January 2012 - Posts

Recognizing the Deserving
January 27, 2012 1:12 PM by Kelly Bocich

If you're familiar with ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals , you probably know that we take National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW) pretty seriously. We are currently working on making our Lab Week Toolkit bigger and better than Read More...

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'The Rabbit Died!'
January 26, 2012 4:09 PM by Kerri Penno

Here in the ADVANCE office today, we got on the topic of outdated laboratory practices. From mouth pipetting (shudder!), to smoking and even eating lunch at the bench, we've heard some crazy stories from our readers about how things used to be. As we Read More...

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Measuring Quality
January 25, 2012 1:17 PM by Lynn

Addressing quality is a common, daily occurrence in the clinical lab. And as medical professionals, you're well aware of the significance of continuous quality improvement, quality assurance/control and more. You now have an opportunity to view how other Read More...

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Moral "Do," Legal "Don't"
January 24, 2012 1:11 PM by Valerie Newitt

Following the legally-binding or "approved" method doesn't always feel "right." Case in pont: Gholson Lyon, a physician and researcher at the Center for Applied Genomics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was leading a study on Ogden Syndrome, a Read More...

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Facebook Feedback
January 23, 2012 4:22 PM by Kelly Graham

If you're not following us on Facebook , you're missing a lot of fun feedback. If you are, keep following and spread the word! The conversations are far from over. We asked Facebook fans: If you could choose, would you rather get a raise or more time Read More...

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On the Hunt
January 19, 2012 2:24 PM by Kerri Penno

Are you looking for a job? Career blogger Penelope Trunk tells us nearly 75 percent of workers are. In fact, she says most people change jobs every 2 years, and it can be beneficial to their careers. Changing jobs is becoming more common today, according Read More...

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Feeling Under the Weather?
January 18, 2012 10:36 AM by Lynn

There’s a reason “under the weather” describes a person’s health status: Scientists have found a link between La Nina patterns and flu epidemics. According to an article in Summit County Voice, climate patterns affect bird migrations and, therefore, genetic Read More...

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Technology = Improved Diagnostic Tools = Better Patient Outcomes
January 18, 2012 10:33 AM by Kerri Penno

( Editor's note: This blog post is brought to you by Valerie Newitt, managing editor at ADVANCE.) A massive new-millennium expansion of medical arts has everything to do with technology; as capabilities race forward, so do the practical, implementable Read More...

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Facebook Feedback: Crime Labs and Unappealing Tests
January 13, 2012 11:35 AM by Kelly Wolfgang

If you're not following us on Facebook , you're missing a lot of fun feedback. If you are, keep following and spread the word! The conversations are far from over. We asked Facebook fans: Have you ever wanted to work for a crime lab? Here are selected Read More...

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Explore Our Specialty Spotlights
January 12, 2012 4:28 PM by Kerri Penno

Do you specialize in a particular area of laboratory medicine? Perhaps you’re training a staff member or colleague in a new discipline. Maybe you’re considering cross training, or even a career move, and want to learn more about a different laboratory Read More...

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Potential Cure for Type 1 Diabetes?
January 11, 2012 9:36 AM by Lynn

As medical technologists, how often do you perform glucose tests? Type 1 diabetes is a common and dangerous condition that’s triggered when the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells that move glucose into the body’s cells. Today there’s Read More...

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Exciting Changes Ahead
January 4, 2012 2:44 PM by Lynn

A new year is a great time to reflect on past experiences and resolve to achieve new successes. That’s the approach we’re taking with the print edition of ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals . From its new monthly frequency to its expansion of Read More...

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Facebook Feedback: Beginnings and Benches
January 4, 2012 10:38 AM by Kelly Wolfgang

If you're not following us on Facebook , you're missing a lot of fun feedback. If you are, keep following and spread the word! The conversations are far from over. We asked Facebook fans: How did you first learn of the laboratorian profession? Here are Read More...

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