Journal of Medical Diagnostic Methods is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary, open-access journal, provides rapid publication in the field of advancing technology in all areas of molecular diagnosis, novel diagnostic tools, laboratory diagnosis, clinical and diagnostic research therapeutic endoscopy by offering a platform to the authors/researchers to globalize their research and also make their contribution in the growth of the journal.

Paracetamol is a godsend for many. However, for many types of pain, this medicine does not work. But not to worry. You can cheaply get a pack of ibuprofen that will probably do the trick. But what if the drug you initially wanted costs thousands of euros per treatment? Then it is important to know in advance: Is this really the best medicine? Companion diagnostics predict the applicability of a drug to a specific person. This saves time, money and often a lot of unnecessary discomfort or suffering.

A companion diagnostic, in short, is a medical device that predicts whether or not a patient will benefit from personalised medication. In other words, an IVD product or device that provides some added value to a medicine as an accompanying test. After all, it helps medical professionals to make appropriate assessments between, for example, the product’s health benefits for the patient and the risks of serious side effects associated with it.

Such a companion diagnostic is multi-purpose: the test not only gives insight into the patients who are most likely to benefit from treatment with the corresponding drug, but can also be used to determine whether the medicine will actually work during the course of treatment. Moreover, the tool can be used to monitor treatment progress, which in turn enables interim assessment. This provides an opportunity to adjust the treatment when needed and ensure that it is as safe and effective as possible.

The journal welcomes submission of Original research, Review, Perspectives, Editorials, Books Reports and Announcements. Manuscripts are accepted with the understanding that they have not been and will not be published elsewhere substantially in any format, and that there are no ethical problems with the content or data collection.

Thanks and Regards
Alice Maria
Managing Editor
Journal of Medical Diagnostic Methods