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December 16, 2008
Principles, Applications of MDX in the Clinical Laboratory
Abstract: The molecular diagnostics market for clinical labs continues to be the fastest growing segment of diagnostics ( Table 1 ). According to the April 2007 Washington G-2 Conference report, in 2006 the molecular diagnostics market was worth about $3.7 billion. |
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December 16, 2008
Protecting Patient Data
Abstract: Patient data protection and overall safety is the number one priority for healthcare organizations of all types and sizes. Security in the healthcare industry must satisfy multiple constituencies--clinicians want convenience, the IT department has to ensure security and the auditors need to know that organizations can control who is accessing critical patient data, from where and when. |
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December 3, 2008
Choosing the Right Molecular Tests
Abstract: This article will highlight a few items to consider when evaluating molecular testing options, and give some practical solutions to help in this process. |
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December 3, 2008
Obama to Broaden the Role of Genetics in Medical Care
Abstract: The pursuit of personalized medicine is expected to get a major push from the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama. |
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December 1, 2008
LIS '08 Trends, '09 Projections
Abstract: The laboratory information system (LIS) industry has been dominated by companies that entered the market in the 1970s and early '80s. In recent years, new LIS firms and middleware companies have appeared to fill pre-existing gaps, offer a choice of new technologies and enhance instrument and system-to-system interfacing. |
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December 1, 2008
Trends in Molecular Diagnostics
Abstract: Over the last decade few disciplines in clinical and laboratory medicine have progressed as rapidly as molecular diagnostics (MDx). The completion of the Human Genome Project has propelled dramatic advances, and in parallel, MDx methods have ... |
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December 2008
Implementing a Chemical Inventory System
Abstract: Ensuring system adoption and successful incorporation into lab processes. |
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November 26, 2008
Study Hints That Electronic Records Can Help Reduce Malpractice
Abstract: A new study provides limited evidence that physicians could make fewer mistakes on the job by abandoning paper-based medicine in favor of electronic health records.
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November 4, 2008
Strengthening IT Efficiencies
Abstract: We might believe that we have implemented the necessary precautions to minimize the risk to our information systems by performing regular backups, ensuring proper management of our IT environment, applying proper security and production patches, and employing virtualization and disaster recovery ... |
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November 1, 2008
Automation and Outreach Testing
Abstract: To improve profit positions and meet the challenges brought on by changes in reimbursement policies and other cost-cutting measures, hospitals are eager to identify new sources of revenue. Much to the advantage of laboratory directors, advances in automation now make it possible to operate a successful outreach lab. |
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October 7, 2008
Update: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Abstract:A study that appeared in the journal Nature in February states that emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) such as HIV, SARS, West Nile virus and Ebola are increasing. The study also determines that zoonoses and drug-resistant microbes are major threats in causing new diseases. According to a ... |
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October 1, 2008
Verifying Performance Specifications
Abstract:Whenever planning to replace an analyzer or add a new kit test method to a current test menu, the laboratory needs to determine how it will meet the CLIA regulations for verifying the manufacturer's performance specifications. The regulations apply to each non-waived test or test system introduced into the laboratory for the first time...
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August 1, 2008
The Paperless POL
Abstract: A great number of physician office laboratories (POLs) are still operating without a data management system. This results in numerous hurdles for those practices, such as increased human resources costs, the challenges of manually organizing and mining data and disseminating laboratory test results in an efficient and formatted report. |
