Revealing the Hidden Profession That Saves Lives
By Rodney E. Rohde, PhD
Two years ago, I wrote an article for Elsevier Connect titled “ The hidden...
The Importance of RSV Testing
Many Americans have probably never heard of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), despite the fact...
The Benefits of Screening for Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month in the US, and while that may not sound as...
Vaginitis: The Importance of Correct Diagnosis and Management
In the U.S. and in other parts of the world, women’s health is a top concern for many physicians....
Point-of-Care Testing: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Challenges?
Efficiency in any workplace is vital—inefficiency costs money, wastes time, can affect quality,...
Opioid Testing: A Look at the Epidemic
Every day, more than 115 people in the United States die after an opioid overdose. It’s easy to...
Flu Virus Transmission and Mutation: What does it mean to clinicians and patients?
2018 marks several interesting, historical anniversaries: the 100th anniversary of a woman’s right...
Rapid Diagnostic Testing in Alternative Settings
Rapid Diagnostic Tests, or RDTs, allow patients to be diagnosed at the point-of-care (POC). Every...
Sexually Transmitted Infection Diagnostics and Treatment: What You Need To Know
The mention of STIs (sexually transmitted infections, also called STDs or sexually transmitted...
Celebrating the Lab Pro- Five Reasons Why Lab Professionals Are Critical to Healthcare
Celebrating Lab Professionals
Lab professionals, from assistants to medical lab technicians,...