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Reduce Costs and Environmental Impact With New Lab Equipment

PHC Corporation of North America (PHCNA)

New ultra-low temperature freezer options can help you meet your environmental sustainability goals and benefit the budget

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PFAS: Your Questions Answered

Michael Schubert, PhD

What clinical laboratory professionals need to know about “forever chemicals”

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Now and Forever: How Useful is PFAS Testing?

Marnie Willman, BSc

PFAS exposure can be detected by a blood test, but whether or not you should get one is a matter of debate

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'Transforming the Clinical Lab'

Miriam Bergeret, MSc

The September 2023 Automation & AI issue of Today's Clinical Lab is now available!

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AI’s Role in Diagnostics: A Future without Treatment Delays and Mismatches

Marnie Willman, BSc

ADLM Disruptive Technology Award finalists take aim at testing delays impacting diagnosis and treatment

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What’s New in Histology?

Michael Schubert, PhD

Recent news from the world of tissue-based diagnostics

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Bench to Classroom: An Unlikely Door into Teaching

María Carla Rosales Gerpe, MSc, PhD

How molecular genetics technologist Jean-Paul Nadeau, MSc, CMLT, became a clinical adjunct professor

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8 Ways to Improve Your Clinical Lab's Emergency Disaster Preparedness Plans

Tracy Durnan, MBA

The pandemic has highlighted significant gaps in laboratory emergency preparedness plans

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How to Succeed as a New Medical Laboratory Professional

Tiffany Gill, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM

What medical lab students and new professionals need to know to succeed

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The Benefits of Clinical Labs Participating in Medical Rounds

Tyler Radke, MLS(ASCP)CM

Participating in daily medical rounds enhances department collaboration and improves patient care

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Clinical Lab Automation: Improving Patient Privacy and Data Security

Morgana Moretti, PhD

Implementing best practices for automated system security lets clinical labs protect patient data and ensure legal compliance

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When Your Data Is Too Much to Process, Turn to AI/ML

Genomenon Inc.

Many clinical programs can benefit from AI/ML software to remove initial legwork

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Fight Inflation by Improving Your Lab’s Margins

Tyler Radke, MLS(ASCP)CM

Learn how to improve operational margins during tough economic times, including labor strategies, reducing expenditures, and improving revenue

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What is IVDR? How Can You Ensure Your Lab Complies with It?

Glenn S. Demby

Tips to help your clinical lab meet the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)

Today's Clinical Lab June 2023 Blood & Microbiology print issue

'Improving Diagnostics Improves Care'

Miriam Bergeret, MSc

The Today's Clinical Lab June 2023 Blood and Microbiology issue features emerging technology and diagnostics

Z-projection of cytoskeletal staining of invading cancer cells within the tumor-on-chip model (F-actin = green, DAPI = blue).

Improving Cancer Therapies with Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies

Jonathan Klane, MSEd, CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT, Miriam Bergeret, MSc

Can modeling the complexities of disease using organ-on-a-chip platforms help improve cancer therapies?

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How to Create a HIPAA Data Breach Notification Policy

Glenn S. Demby

Failure to provide timely notification of patient data breaches exposes your lab to significant HIPAA liability risk

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Why Are Real-Time PCR Panels Gaining Popularity for Molecular Testing?

Zahraa Chorghay, PhD

Accurate, versatile, fast, and affordable testing for infectious diseases, oncology, and pharmacogenomics

What Does It Take to Develop Cutting-Edge Diagnostics?

María Carla Rosales Gerpe, MSc, PhD

Aric Joneja, PhD, shares career insights and the skills needed to develop innovative molecular diagnostics

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Molecular Testing in the Transfusion Medicine Laboratory

Maria Roussakis, MLT, MSc

Applying molecular techniques to transfusion medicine can help improve care for all