Establishing countermeasures for infectious diseases is a major societal challenge. To address this problem. Shimadzu has been developing new instruments and reagent products in addition to the lineup we currently offer. We are also actively collaborating with universities, hospitals, and healthcare institutions to create frameworks for fighting infectious diseases.
Testing
Shimadzu is developing new instruments and reagents to streamline PCR testing, providing effective tools for the early detection of diseases and pathogens.
Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Detection Reagent Kit
(*) The kit is only available in Japan.
Genetic Analyzer
This device provides complete workflow automation, from pretreatment to PCR and fluorescence measurement, and real-time PCR testing, and ensures reliable data.
(*) This product is available only in Japan.
Diagnosis/Treatment
Shimadzu is committed to resolving issues that arise at medical care facilities by making medical practice operations more efficient.
Mobile Radiography
Mobile X-ray systems can be moved to the bedside of patients who cannot be transferred to an X-ray room, such as those in infectious disease wards, to perform an X-ray examination on-site.
Shimadzu mobile X-ray systems feature software that assists in verifying the location of tubes and catheters. The software can display enhanced X-ray images of the bronchial tube region. By enabling healthcare personnel to quickly and accurately verify the location of the tubes, the software helps ensure infectious diseases can be treated safely and efficiently.
- Digital Radiography Mobile X-ray System (for healthcare personnel)
Infectious Disease Management Support System
When healthcare personnel who are not infectious disease specialists find it difficult to make decisions about diagnoses or treatments for infectious diseases, they seek advice from specialists.
By providing an online environment where medical professionals can efficiently consult a specialist for advice about individual patients, we aim to reduce the burden on frontline healthcare workers and improve patients' QOL (quality of life).
Achieves Infectious Disease Treatment Seamlessly Coordinated with an Infectious Disease Specialist
This online service enables healthcare workers to consult with infectious disease specialists via a web browser on any infectious disease treatment issues they are facing.
- An infectious disease specialist with extensive clinical experience handles consultations.
- Information needed for the consultation is entered by simply answering questions asked by the system.
- The system displays relevant guideline information and useful clinical indicators based on the information entered.
Prevention
Shimadzu is developing new solutions to prepare for any infectious disease crisis. We are also working on various collaborative projects with government, universities, and private sector companies to achieve the rapid adoption of research results into society.
In addition to simply offering products, we are also working in collaboration with universities, hospitals, and healthcare institutions to create frameworks for fighting infectious diseases.