News, Analysis, Trends, Management Innovations for
Clinical Laboratories and Pathology Groups

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Clinical Laboratories and Pathology Groups

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French Scientists Studying Neanderthals Discover New Blood Type and Possibly Key to Human Evolution in Red Blood Antigens

Researchers find neanderthal blood did not evolve and may have contributed to their demise Researchers out of France have identified a unique antigen in red blood cells that may have contributed to the downfall of Neanderthals, according to an article in Live Science....

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People Magazine Interviews Elizabeth Holmes in Prison as Panel of Federal Judges Denies Appeal to Overturn Her Conviction

Holmes says life in prison is ‘Hell’ and that Theranos was a failure but ‘not fraud’ For some reason disgraced Theranos founder and ex-CEO Elizabeth Holmes, in a lengthy interview with People magazine, described life in prison while raising her two children even as a...

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UK Biobank Launches Large, Comprehensive Study of the Human Proteome

Study is expected to result in new clinical laboratory test biomarkers based on proteins shown to be associated with specific diseases In January, the UK Biobank announced the launch of the “world’s most comprehensive study” of the human proteome. The study focuses on...

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Large Study Points to Benefits of Genome Sequencing to Augment Newborn Screening Tests

Researchers find genome sequencing identified conditions missed by standard newborn screening programs that use common clinical laboratory tests Interim results from a large ongoing pilot study suggest that genome sequencing of newborn children may be more effective...

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UCSF Researchers Use Gene Sequencing Test to Diagnose ‘Medical Mysteries’

Single genetic test can identify multiple pathogens and can be used by the UCSF clinical laboratory team to help physicians identify difficult to diagnose diseases Continuing improvements in gene sequencing technologies and analytical software tools are enabling...

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Amazon Launches New Telehealth Medical Services for Its Prime Members

Plan offers members transparent pricing for medications and 24/7 virtual consults Amazon is working to be price competitive in the healthcare products and services it provides. A recently launched plan offers Prime members fixed prices and affordable monthly rates for...

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Abu Dhabi Now Requires Genetic Testing for Engaged Couples Prior to Marriage

Requirement reflects increasing worldwide focus on preventing genetic disorders through clinical laboratory genetic testing In a significant move, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health has established a new policy that requires engaged couples to get genetic testing done...

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Living Legend William Dettwyler, MT, Looks Back at Seven Decades in the Clinical Laboratory Profession

Dettwyler is set to retire at age 92 after a long career helping clinical laboratories with their coding and billing systems When William Dettwyler, MT, began working in a clinical laboratory, Harry Truman was president of the United States and scientists had not yet...

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