Search Tag: laboratory
Upgraded-cytodiff-cxp-software-for-hematoflow-enhances-confidence-in-flow-cytometry
2013 17 May
Beckman Coulter has introduced an advanced version of the innovative CytoDiff CXP Autogating Software. The new software is an integral part of the company’s HematoFlow solution — combining diagnostic reagent, hematology and flow cytometry hardware and IT expertise. The introduction of Version 2 CytoDiff CXP Autogating software is designed to...Read more
Beckman-coulter-launch-new-benchtop-hematology-analyser
2013 17 May
Delivering on its commitment to advance and optimize clinical diagnostic laboratories, Beckman Coulter has launched a new benchtop hematology analyser for mid- to high-volume laboratories. Building on the company’s proven cellular analysis technology, Beckman Coulter’s new UniCel DxH 600 Coulter cellular analysis system — complete with recently U.S....Read more
European-institute-of-oncology-implements-thermo-scientific-lims-for-biobanks
2013 17 Oct
The European Institute of Oncology (IEO), a Milan, Italy-based organization committed to making an active contribution to fighting cancer--particularly tumors of the breast, lung, prostate and bowel--has implemented a new laboratory information management system (LIMS) to more efficiently manage its biospecimen data. IEO is now using Thermo Scientific...Read more
Widespread-inappropriate-lab-testing-revealed-in-extensive-analysis
2013 20 Nov
More than 5 billion laboratory tests conducted each year in the US, making it healthcare’s single highest volume activity. A major study analysing 15 years worth of published research finds several surprising elements concerning the humble blood test. Led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and reported on-line...Read more
Golden-anniversary-for-greiner-bio-one
2013 31 Dec
Greiner Bio-One Celebrates 50 Years in Manufacturing Greiner Bio-One was established in 1963 with the opening of a production center for laboratory products in Nürtingen, Germany under the name Greiner Labortechnik. In 1974, manufacturing of Petri Dishes with surfaces for cell cultivation began in Austria. In 1976 new locations were acquired...Read more
Arab-health-2014-roche-premieres-region-s-first-blood-safety-solution-portfolio
2014 28 Jan
Roche Diagnostics Middle East launches the region’s first comprehensive Roche Blood Safety Solution (RBSS) portfolio at Arab Health • The only comprehensive RBSS portfolio of serology screening solutions and nucleic acid testing (NAT) available in the Middle East from a single source • RBSS safeguards patients through industry-leading assays...Read more
Medica-2014-education-conference-where-medicine-and-technology-meet
2014 10 Feb
This year’s MEDICA Education Conference, part of the industry show MEDICA 2014 in Düsseldorf (November 12th through 15th) is dedicated to the interrelations between medicine and technology. The conference theme is “Medicine meets technology – technology meets medicine”. As an academic conference, the event addresses physicians and medical professionals,...Read more
New-beckman-coulter-workcell-solution-for-in-vitro-diagnostic-use
2014 11 Apr
Scalable and customized hematology workcells help move labs forward by streamlining workflow with first pass results accuracy Capitalising on the advanced technologies behind Beckman Coulter Diagnostics’ DxH 800 and DxH Slidemaker Stainer cellular analysis systems, the company has released the new UniCel DxH connected Workcell solution for in...Read more
Heart-disease-on-a-chip-modelled-from-patient-stem-cells
2014 14 May
By merging stem cell and 'organ-on-a-chip' technologies Harvard scientists have, in a world premiere, successfully grown functioning human heart tissue that carries an inherited cardiovascular disease. A major development for personalised medicine, this research, which was published in Nature Medicine, provides working proof that laboratory-based...Read more
Proxima-blood-gas-analyser-awarded-ce-mark
2014 18 Jun
Sphere Medical, a leading developer of innovative monitoring and diagnostic devices for the critical care setting, is pleased to announce that it has achieved CE mark for the Proxima system, a patient dedicated arterial blood gas analyser. Frequent measurement of arterial blood samples is an important component in the effective management...Read more
Aptio-automation-solution-improves-workflow-at-major-cuh-hospital
2014 25 Sep
Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), has recently installed the Aptio™ Automation solution from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. It is providing a fully automated process for analysing all core chemistry and immunoassay work, with the intention of completing the full blood sciences track with the...Read more
Icu-customised-lab-value-ranges-reduce-false-positive-alerts
2014 29 Sep
Early detection and response to abnormal laboratory values is crucial in critical care. However, traditional electronic medical record (EMR) interfaces mark laboratory tests as abnormal based on standard reference ranges derived from healthy, middle-aged adults. This yields many false positive alerts with subsequent alert-fatigue when applied to complex...Read more
New-method-detects-antibiotic-resistance-fast
2014 27 Nov
A new method developed by Swedish researchers can rapidly identify which bacteria are causing an infection and detect whether they are resistant or sensitive to antibiotics. Results of the study have been published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology . "Clinical use of the method would mean that the right antibiotic treatment could be started...Read more
Arabhealth-2015-future-proofing-the-lab
2015 06 Feb
In one of the sessions at Arab Health, quality expert Dr. Nashat Nafouri, Executive Officer, Saudi Quality Council spoke about how, in an era of digital natives and proactive consumers seeking quality at the right price, it is imperative to future proof the lab. According to Dr. Nafouri, lab directors are excellent at the science but need to step up...Read more
Hazards-of-working-in-interventional-labs
2015 26 Feb
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that frequent use of lead aprons to protect medical professionals in the interventional lab and radiology departments from radiation exposure is associated with increased musculoskeletal pain. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester (MN, USA) surveyed employees to...Read more
Sleep-loss-hinders-decision-making-in-high-risk-situations
2015 12 May
Results of a new study, reported in the journal Sleep , provide a new understanding of how sleep deprivation can lead doctors, first responders, military personnel and others in a crisis situation to make catastrophic decisions. For the first time, researchers at Washington State University created a laboratory experiment that simulates how sleep...Read more
Novel-laboratory-aims-to-improve-population-health-prepare-transformational-leaders
2015 11 Jun
The Indiana University Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science has developed a novel laboratory that employs the tools of implementation science to improve population health, lower costs of delivery and developing transformational leaders in healthcare. A paper on the laboratory has been published in Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung...Read more
Europe-s-growing-need-for-lab-data-management-solutions
2015 29 Jun
Investments in cloud-based laboratory information management systems (LIMS) are part of Europe’s eHealth strategy. Specifically, increasing demand for genetic and molecular testing data management solutions will drive growth in Europe's LIMS market, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. Market revenues are estimated to reach $394.1 million...Read more
Analytica-2016
2016 10 May
ANALYTICA 2016, 25th International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis, Biotechnology and Analytica Conference is starting on 10 May, 2016 and ending on 13 May, 2016. The Trade Show, Fair and Exhibition location is Messe Munich International. You will find the opportunity to discover the latest advances in Science, Chemistry, Medical,...Read more
Top-tips-for-successful-lab-management
2017 05 Sep
A research lab is where big discoveries are made. Like a business entity, a laboratory can be successful and achieve its goals if it's managed well. Lab-management skills, while used every day by scientists, are not directly taught to young scientists. Rather, they are learned secondhand. Management skills are important for science careers of all...Read more
The-lab-of-the-future
2018 25 Jan
T e c h n o l o g y i s ch a n g i n g t h e f a ce o f m e d i c a l l a bo r a t o r y o p er a t i o n. As healthca r e t echnology advan c es, medical labo r atories need to k eep ahead of th e...Read more
Middle-east-laboratories-diagnostics-congress-2018
2018 26 Apr
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Medical-laboratory-professionals-set-to-benefit-from-15-cme-accredited-conferences-at-medlab-1
2018 23 Mar
The 5th edition of MEDLAB Asia Pacific Exhibition & Congress, leading B2B business and educational platform in the field of laboratory and diagnostics for the Asia Pacific region, will offer visitors the opportunity to attend a series of scientific conferences that will cover advancement in science, technology and application of various laboratory...Read more
Medlab-asia-pacific-2019-bringing-intelligence-and-innovation-together
2019 04 Mar
The next edition of MEDLAB Asia Pacific and Asia Health is all set to take place from March 26 to 28. The event, which will be held at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, is one of Southeast Asia’s premier international laboratory and healthcare exhibitions. The 2019 edition will host 14 inter-disciplinary scientific conferences,...Read more
Ai-improves-lab-workflow-while-cutting-costs
2019 20 Aug
Continued advancement of AI application in healthcare leads to improvement in workflows, reducing the workload not just of physicians and nurses but even of laboratorians as well. For the latter, in particular, increased digitalisation of the workflow helps decrease physical demands of peeking through a microscope for extended periods of time, including...Read more