Advances in clinical laboratory techniques and molecular analysis are reshaping our approach to therapy and diagnosis. Explore emerging diagnostic technology and the latest insights in the microbial community in these webinars.
Acute cough is one of the most common reasons for consulting in primary care thus driving considerable antibiotic use and health-care costs. Currently, identification of microbial etiology i...
We will discuss the Digital LightCycler System, a digital PCR (dPCR) system for DNA and RNA with 6-color capability for flexible, multiplexed biomarker detection. With advances in sensitivit...
Molecular diagnostic assay development and design is no simple task, and several factors affect the performance and usability of a test. Diagnostic companies can enhance assay stability and...
Access to and experiences with healthcare continue to be inequitable worldwide even at the level of clinical laboratory testing. From building and sustaining a thriving, diverse workforce to...
Numerous studies have shown that homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) is a genome-wide biomarker present in high grade ovarian and breast cancers. A cancer therapeutic class, PARP inhib...
Immunoassays and mass spectrometric assays are the two major methodologies in contemporary clinical chemistry laboratories. While immunoassays are highly automated and offer a faster turnaro...
Lateral flow assays (LFA) are simple diagnostic tools that can be used to detect a variety of biomolecules that include biomarkers, pathogens, and environmental contaminants. Many industries...
This talk will describe the role of the clinical lab in advancing health equity. It will define the gaps in equitable access to lab testing and how that impacts patient care. We will also co...
Medical laboratories are an integral part of the healthcare system. They supply crucial diagnostic data that underpins disease detection, patient care, and public health management....
Despite an overall good performance on all laboratory procedures used to detect monoclonal (M) proteins or paraproteins, mis- or false-diagnoses have been seen using electrophoresis methods,...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a widespread global health concern, impacting approximately 10 million individuals annually. Beyond the initial acute phase, TBI often results in enduring neu...
Interference in laboratory assays is a concern since it can positively or negatively influence test results, which can affect patient care. Interferents could be endogenous or exogenous comp...
The proper preparation of heat sensitive samples is a critical aspect of laboratory work across various industries. Ensuring that samples maintain their integrity throughout the sample prepa...
In the era of advanced biotechnology, automation plays a crucial role in accelerating cancer research. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology has revolutionized cancer research, but lab...
Dynamic changes in chromatin drive gene expression programs during cellular development and contribute to pathological changes underlying disease. To date, efforts to characterize chromatin...
DNA comprises molecular information stored in genetic and epigenetic bases, both of which are vital to our understanding of biology in health and disease. The interaction of genetics with th...
In this webinar, Jenny Meredith, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB), Clinical Microbiology Director at Prisma Health-Upstate joins forces with Sara Ezra, Molecular Supervisor at Pathology Consultants (subsidi...
During this presentation, the speaker will provide insights into the clinical utility of the T2Bacteria and T2Resistance Panels in the intensive care unit (ICU), including real-world clinica...
Acute coughing is one of the most common reasons for consulting in primary care thus driving considerable antibiotic use and health-care costs. Currently, identification of microbial etiolog...
Current clinical methods used to identify epithelial ovarian cancer are often too late – when the cancer is at an advanced stage, leaving the patient with limited therapeutic options....
Accurate diagnosis of H. pylori infection remains both crucial and challenging today. In line with current guidelines, confirming eradication after antibiotic treatment is essential. Diagnos...
Join us for an educational webinar that delves into the fascinating world of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) and their impact on biomedical research and medicine. In collaboration with ExoVecto...
Troubleshooting is a systematic approach designed to correct problems that may occur with patient samples, instruments, operating an analyzer, handling, reagents and quality control material...
As the opioid epidemic continues to claim lives and devastate families across the nation and world, we recognize September 21, 2023 as opioid awareness day. Opioids are analgesics with high...
Current clinical methods used to identify epithelial ovarian cancer are often too late – when the cancer is at an advanced stage, leaving the patient with limited therapeutic options....
In the United States, over 40,000 transplantations are performed annually. Ensuring post-transplant success requires diligent monitoring of infectious diseases that are associated with a wid...
Clinical laboratories generate most of the objective data on which diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic decisions are made. By considering the current availability of information analytic...