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Knowing
May 8, 2013 11:51 AM by Michael Jones
ADVANCE Discourse: Lab Knowing Let’s forget about money for a second. I know that can be difficult – what, with all of those pesky adult responsibilities and everything, but bare with me. If money wasn’t an object, and your physician wanted to order a Read More...
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Univercell Builder
April 5, 2013 4:46 PM by Michael Jones
The introduction of new drugs that combat disease and infection at the genetic level has been a landmark breakthrough, both for laboratory science as well as for patient treatment plans. Cell-based therapeutics, on the other hand, stand to become influential Read More...
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The Fine Print
March 20, 2013 4:43 PM by Michael Jones
I remember when the Body Worlds Exhibit came to my local museum. I couldn’t believe it -- those were real people. My dad laughed when I told him about it and said, “That’s why you really have to read the fine print when you sign up to be an organ donor.” Read More...
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Uncertainty in Healthcare
May 9, 2012 11:42 AM by Lynn
It’s hard enough to work in an environment where there’s some uncertainty—perhaps regarding job security, technology implementations and effects and the like. Today, however, there’s monumental vagueness or doubts on a host of issues directly impacting Read More...
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Would You Get YOUR Genome Sequenced?
March 28, 2012 12:20 PM by Valerie Newitt
If you could have your genome sequenced and unlock all of the secrets your DNA holds, would you? I asked that question of Dr. Robert Daber, technical director of Clinical Genomics at the Center for Personalized Diagnostics, and Dr. Jennifer Morrissette, Read More...
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COLA Cares Week 2011
August 10, 2011 11:26 PM by Matthew T. Patton
At COLA, we’re all part of the same work community. Together we help promote patient safety by promoting lab excellence. Considering that lab testing impacts more than 70 percent of diagnostic decisions, the COLA community’s efforts impact a lot of people. Read More...
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Case Studies, Best Practices
June 2, 2011 7:01 PM by Matthew T. Patton
Case studies, best practices, lessons learned, written material, guidelines, how-to manuals, technical explanations—those are the types of articles and documents we are looking to publish in print and online. It’s a great time to get published to really Read More...
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Editorial: Down With the Clown?
June 1, 2011 7:33 PM by Matthew T. Patton
First, it was San Francisco banning Happy Meal toys. And now it looks like New York wants to follow suit. A time.com article recently stated: "New York City Council member Leroy G. Comrie, Jr., of Queens is leading the charge to ban kid-friendly toys Read More...
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Is it Time to Rethink Daylight Saving?
March 17, 2011 11:41 PM by Matthew T. Patton
(Editor's Note: This guest blog post was written by Judi Biederman, editor of ADVANCE for Hearing Practice Management ). People are dragging and moaning around the office today (me included) and Facebook is full of complaints about the change to Daylight Read More...
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Asleep at the Wheel
November 10, 2010 1:19 PM by Amanda Koehler
For 9 months, I had a 1-hour commute from my house to work. The commute, mostly all highway driving, could have been much worse and I didn't mind it too much. However, looking back, I realize I probably took part in a dangerous activity many others have Read More...
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Wanted: New Blood
October 22, 2010 12:32 PM by Amanda Koehler
I received an e-mail reminder from the FDA this week, and the subject was "Have You Given Blood Lately?" I read it and felt guilty. It's one of those things you feel weird telling people--like you don't really like chocolate or your favorite movie is Read More...
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Get a Hobby
June 3, 2010 2:54 PM by Amanda Koehler
In a lot of movies, TV shows and even in real life, if someone seems bored, upset about something or has a lot of time on her hands, her friend may say, "You really need to get a hobby." May sound harsh at first, but the friend is probably right. Hobbies Read More...
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Saved by the Buzz
June 1, 2010 12:53 PM by Amanda Koehler
I have a confession to make -- I may have a small addiction to soda. I've been drinking the oh-so-bad for you beverage pretty routinely for at least 10 years now. And yes, I am aware of how bad this is. Yes, I have tried to go "cold turkey" and cut back... Read More...
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Seek Care Elsewhere?
April 7, 2010 11:56 AM by Amanda Koehler
Since the healthcare reform bill passed, you've probably heard people talking politics at work, at restaurants, at home. Maybe you've even participated in the discussions. Even in the workplace, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, as long as you are respectful Read More...
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Obama Setting Bad Example By Smoking?
March 13, 2010 12:06 PM by Matthew T. Patton
Barack Obama underwent his first physical exam as president late last month. The doctor declared him "fit for duty," with a few recommendations: Modify diet to lower cholesterol; follow a daily exercise program; and, of most interest to me, continue smoking Read More...
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