Steady Hands
In what has to have been one of the most fun research studies in the history of academia, 21 surgical residents had to play video games on the Nintendo Wii “for an hour a day, five days a week, for four weeks” during their residency. In an article on...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - March 1, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Education Research Source Type: blogs
Bionic Hand Can Feel
Oh, yes. You read that correctly. It seems a Swiss researcher’s recent development in prosthetics has brought us just a little bit closer to a Star Wars level of innovation. According to an article from NBC News, the prosthetic limb is a usable appendage...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - February 27, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Research Source Type: blogs
A Breath of Fresh Air
Writing an opening paragraph can be difficult. I like to take a deep breath before I start. It helps to clear things up, and I can think of a good way to introduce a subject without forcing it. I can’t imagine what it would be like if I couldn’t take...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - February 22, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Research Source Type: blogs
Dog-a-betes
I can only imagine the spokespuppy for doggie diabetes is a bull dog named Woof-ford Brimley, who, instead of barking, speaks in a series of short-breathed and amiable growls. As it turns out, this may not have been too far off in Spain -- at least for...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - February 20, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Research Source Type: blogs
HIMSS13: Are You Prepared?
The Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Health Information Management Systems Society is just around the corner, March 3-7, in New Orleans. ADVANCE editors will be on the scene networking with industry experts about important trends and cutting-edge...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - February 18, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Kelly Bocich Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's and Menopause
A story from Medical News Today noted that a variant of the gene ApoE, ApoE4, is carried in 15 to 20 percent of Americans, putting them at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In a study from PLOS ONE , lead author Natalie Rasgon, MD, PhD,...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - February 15, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Molecular Diagnostics Current Events Research Source Type: blogs
Bone Breakthrough
As Valentine’s Day looms just a few short hours away, singles everywhere have been busy focusing on their broken hearts. Meanwhile, across the pond, UK research teams have been thinking about broken bones -- investigating bone mending techniques with...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - February 13, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Research Source Type: blogs
Here’s Something to Brighten Your Day
A few months ago, I read about a children’s hospital in London where the window washers are contractually obligated to dress up like superheroes as they clean the building. The hospital is Evelina Children’s Hospital, and the idea behind its design was...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - February 8, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Source Type: blogs
M&Ms and Evolution
For most of history, our ancestors have resorted to gluttony as a means of survival if they sensed hard times ahead. As a result, our modern day instincts are still hardwired to tell us to consume more calories in preparation for times of scarcity, even...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - February 6, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Research Source Type: blogs
The Black Box
Since the success of the Human Genome Project, scientists and researchers have been working towards rapid DNA sequencing. While routine genetic sequencing in clinical environments remains a technology of the future, a recent news briefing from DarkDaily...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - February 1, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Point-of-Care Testing Research Source Type: blogs
Meetings on the Move
I recently ran the Disney marathon -- It was magical. Also, long. After the race, I proceeded to consume my weight in fried food and chocolate for about week until I finally evened out and started eating like a normal person again. Of course, I’ve written...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - January 30, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Employee/Staffing Issues Practice/Business Management Research Source Type: blogs
Baby Steps
Every day, the study of genetics is changing the face of medicine. The more we have come to understand about the human genome, the more we understand when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of our diseases. In a recent story on Medical News Today, a...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - January 25, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Research Source Type: blogs
Insurance and Genetic Testing
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) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - January 23, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Practice/Business Management Privacy/Security Research Source Type: blogs
Sniffing Out C. Diff
Meet Cliff, a beagle who can do a very interesting trick. In a recent news briefing , some canines like Cliff the Beagle have reportedly been specially trained to detect Clostridum difficile ( C. diff ), a highly contagious infection in healthcare facilities....(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - January 18, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Source Type: blogs
The Never-Ending Influenza
Despite an effective vaccination to combat an abnormally early start to flu season, hospitals continue to fill. According to an NPR article , this year’s particularly long outbreak has quickly become cause for concern, affecting people of all ages including...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab)
Source: ADVANCE Discourse: Lab - January 16, 2013 Category: Pathologists Authors: Michael Jones Tags: Current Events Source Type: blogs
