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Insurance and Genetic Testing
January 23, 2013 5:17 PM by Michael Jones
I've discussed the possibility of genetic discrimination before . As a matter of fact, there’s even a federal law prohibiting health insurers from denying coverage based on an applicant’s genetic code -- the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), Read More...
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Information Overload
January 9, 2013 12:42 PM by Michael Jones
As medical technology becomes more precise and continues to deliver growing quantities of data, the process of analyzing such large figures can be overwhelming. A recent news briefing from DarkDaily reported unstructured medical laboratory data as “one Read More...
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Jack of All Tests
January 2, 2013 2:20 PM by Michael Jones
In an ever-expanding medical field, advancements in technology aid research to keep up with the changing times. A DarkDaily news release recently discussed the potential impact of computational medicine in a laboratory setting – noting the work of researchers Read More...
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Fountain of Youth
December 28, 2012 4:24 PM by Michael Jones
It turns out the gym rats were right – it’s all about the protein. Maybe not anything found in our energy bars, supplements or shakes, but rather the protein found in our biological makeup. A research team at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota hasn’t Read More...
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Trojan Macrophages
December 26, 2012 2:13 PM by Michael Jones
For as long as there have been laboratories, researchers have been working towards the future. When it comes to fighting off disease and infection, the human body is capable of so much -- but sometimes it just needs a little help. The goal is to ensure Read More...
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New Wave
December 21, 2012 1:14 PM by Michael Jones
In a time of transition in the field of medical research, focus is shifting towards big data analytics. While the notion of information so dense it can’t be processed using traditional applications is intimidating, a DarkDaily news release noted “at least Read More...
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Change of Pace
December 19, 2012 10:06 AM by Michael Jones
If money makes the world go round, then technology determines the how fast it spins. Electronics have steadily become both more reliable and more relied upon -- sometimes keeping us alive -- but will our technology ever truly match the efficiency of our Read More...
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Bridging the Gap
December 14, 2012 5:00 PM by Michael Jones
Teamwork and technology are quickly replacing the concept of the one-man show. A recent news briefing noted on the major differences between Baby Boomer Physicians and even the doctors of Generation “X” versus the new hires of Generation “Y,” but who Read More...
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Real Life Gattaca?
December 7, 2012 1:04 PM by Michael Jones
I remember studying genetics in high school biology and watching Gattaca (1997), which genuinely blew my mind. On its own, genome sequencing seemed like a concept that science ripped directly from the pages of fiction. I could barely wrap my mind around Read More...
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Suitcase School
December 5, 2012 1:06 PM by Michael Jones
Every day, laboratory technology is getting faster and more precise, but what about smaller? According to a recent Dark Daily news briefing , Australian pathologist, Dr. Tim Inglis, researched mosquito-borne illnesses on the move with a molecular pathology Read More...
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Thinking of Donating Used Lab Equipment?
May 23, 2012 8:04 AM by Lynn
The following is a guest blog from Jennifer Daugherty, a Business Development Coordinator for The Remi Group, LLC. Many clinical diagnosticians are now donating laboratory equipment to other healthcare organizations, research facilities, charities or Read More...
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FDA in the Hot Seat
April 25, 2012 10:41 AM by Lynn
Although the FDA has good intentions, it is often scrutinized for the amount of time it takes to review submissions, approve clinical trials and the like. And today is no exception. Expertbriefings.com released an article, “How the FDA Stifles New Cures, 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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Telemedicine
March 15, 2012 4:24 PM by Kerri Penno
In a recent article sent to ADVANCE , Sean Belanger, chief executive officer of CSDVRS, the parent company of Stratus Video, expounded upon the amazing advances in healthcare due to telemedicine. "Many illnesses defy diagnosis and ingenious specialists Read More...
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Can Social Media Change Healthcare IT Landscape?
February 29, 2012 8:37 AM by Lynn
According to Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, it can. That was his message at the recent HIMSS conference in Las Vegas, NV. “The main critique of Twitter initially was that it wasn’t useful,” he told attendees. He then shared numerous stories of how Read More...
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