Freaks of Nature
The term “freak of nature” is always used in a negative way -- for example, Jaws was a freak of nature (all 4 times). Any mutation or deformity can be called something of a freak of nature, but that doesn’t always mean it’s a bad thing. The entire concept...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - June 26, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Current Events Research Source Type: blogs
The Quick Chip
Treatment for a bacterial infection can all come down to a question of time. According to a recent story from Medical News Today , researchers from the University of Toronto (UT) in Canada have developed a chip to identify the problem and the best course...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - June 19, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Microbiology Pathology Point-of-Care Testing Research Source Type: blogs
Groundbreaking Trial at the Mayo Clinic
In a ground-breaking trial for researchers and physicians at the Mayo Clinic, stem cells will be put to use in their first clinical trial on patients with a rare early-childhood heart disease. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a defect characterized...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - June 12, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Research Source Type: blogs
The Data Pool
As genetic sequencing continues to become less expensive, more people are considering taking a closer look at their genes. The prospect of a deepening data pool has left researchers looking for different, more universal methods of information sharing....(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - June 5, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Current Events Privacy/Security Research Source Type: blogs
Medicine Goes Mobile
Smartphones are amazing pieces of technology. Not only can we organize our calendars, surf the internet, listen to music, play scrabble and communicate with our friends and family using any number of social networking platforms -- let alone the actual...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 31, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Budget Issues Current Events Information Systems Point-of-Care Testing Research Source Type: blogs
Strides in Stem Cell Survival
Recent research conducted in the treatment of blood diseases and cancers showed a marked improvement in survival rates for patients after receiving stem cell transplants. A Newswise article chronicled the study from the Center for international Blood...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 29, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Pathology Research Source Type: blogs
The TERT Gene
We’ve discussed dark matter before . Understanding the unobserved and unknown areas of the human genome could ultimately lead to a better understanding of cancer and, subsequently, better treatment options. A Dark Daily news briefing reported recent studies...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 24, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Research Source Type: blogs
Internal War Zone
The more we learn about our own bodies, the more it seems like there’s just an endless war going on in there. Scientists have long since known about helpful bacteria inside of our bodies that help prevent infections, but an article from Medical News Today...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 22, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Microbiology Pathology Current Events Research Source Type: blogs
AACC Urges Action
The AACC is urging laboratory professionals to contact their members of Congress and request that they support H.R.1248, the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, which would preserve recent advances in state newborn screening programs. Earlier...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 21, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Kerri Penno Tags: Legal/Regulatory Issues Current Events Source Type: blogs
A Medicinal Redbox
QuiqMeds, a Pennsylvania-based company located outside of Philadelphia, deals in a very different type of vending machine. With 6 machines located in local physician’s offices in the area and plans to increase that number in the region before expanding...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 17, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Practice/Business Management Source Type: blogs
Dark Matter
“Dark matter” sounds like something George Lucas would tell us is at the heart of the empire. In reality, it’s the parts of the human genome that science has yet to identify -- which still sounds like it belongs in a sci-fi movie, but the discovery could...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 15, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Research Source Type: blogs
A Trip Down Memory Lane
There’s a scene in the 60s-era AMC series “Mad Men” that involves a pregnant woman smoking and drinking while her friend’s child runs around with a dry cleaning bag over her head. All of this happens in the space of about a minute, and there are so many...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 10, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Legal/Regulatory Issues Practice/Business Management Safety Source Type: blogs
Knowing
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) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 8, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Research Source Type: blogs
Full Circle
The rise of personalized treatment has healthcare professionals completely rethinking the way they treat cancer. At the molecular level, each is different and should be treated accordingly, but similarities shouldn’t be ignored either. A study from the...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 3, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Research Source Type: blogs
Lab-on-a-Chip, Round 2
Imagine a healthcare facility where a small sample of blood is taken as you walk in the door, just .25 attomoles -- you’d barely notice. They drop your sample into a small, handheld device and, by the time your physician has come to see you, they are...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - May 2, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Point-of-Care Testing Research Source Type: blogs
