Lung Cancer
Lung cancer ranks as the world’s most prevalent and the third most common cancer in the US, with a staggering 238,000 new cases anticipated in 2023.
Read MoreInterview with Dr. Dorothy Adcock
Dr. Dorothy Adcock, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Senior Vice President (SVP), was first introduced in a previous article. However, we wanted to take an opportunity for her to share her professional journey and discuss specific insights about her career as a physician, research scientist, and industry executive.
Read MoreThyroid Testing Overutilization – Possible Solutions
Data suggests there is quite a bit of variability among providers regarding thyroid testing, and some may not follow ordering guidelines. Unnecessary lab testing in general, is a waste of precious time, resources, and can lead to patient harm.
Read MoreProcalcitonin
The overuse of antibiotics for nonbacterial infections, such as viral infections, can lead to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Resistance can also develop when patients take antibiotics for too long a duration. Optimizing antibiotic use contributes to antimicrobial stewardship, which is treating the patient with right drug, dose, and duration.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Mental Health
When the pandemic was declared in March of 2020, much of the focus was on mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and developing vaccines. Radical lockdowns and disruptions were created to slow the spread of the disease. However, these unprecedented responses have had a detrimental impact on mental health.
Read MoreSolutions to Redundant Laboratory Testing
It is estimated that about 20% of all lab testing ordered in the United States is unnecessary. Furthermore, some testing is even underutilized. These ordering errors may cause patient harm.
Read MoreHealthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS) – A Tool to Measure Patient Care and Clinical Efficiency
The data collected is not just used to measure and rate health plans; it allows healthcare providers to identify gaps in patient care so enhancements can be applied through quality improvement initiatives.
Read MoreCutting Edge Uses for Circulating Tumor DNA
Explore how Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) technology is used to assess minimum residual disease and tumor mutation burden when treating a patient for cancer.
Read MoreImpact of COVID on Clinical Laboratories
Several labs saw a negative impact on testing volumes initially due to the downstream effect of cancelled or delayed medical procedures and appointments.
Read MoreRemote Patient Monitoring Technology: Introducing the MouthLab
Until recently, these devices have been cost-prohibitive. Fortunately, modern Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) hardware can be built with a level of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or “smart technology” so it can respond to the multitude of physiological measurements and parameters and offer actionable data to the patient and/or healthcare provider.
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