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Vitamin D point-of-care tests: the gap between promise and evidence

A systematic review of point-of-care tests for vitamin D deficiency found almost no clinical evidence for their accuracy when used where patients are actually seen. With testing demand rising, properly designed evaluation studies are urgently needed.

Major international trial shows rapid diagnostic tests need broader implementation support to reduce antibiotic prescribing

The PRUDENCE trial finds that rapid testing has clear value in specific clinical scenarios – but must be accompanied by training and communication strategies to change prescribing behaviour. Published in The Lancet Primary Care.