Irene Ghobrial's research on early detection of this type of bone-marrow cancer aims to improve patient outcomes, especially among African Americans. Irene Ghobrial's research on early detection of this type of bone-marrow cancer aims to improve patient outcomes, especially among African Americans.
When selecting new mobile devices for clinical use, health IT teams must consider cost, workflow and security.
Falling down might not seem like a big health issue. But even for seemingly fit and healthy people, falls can lead to fractures, head injury, fear of falling, long-term disability, or death. You...
Because of its ubiquity, the cloud supports more efficient patient information storage, management and sharing, enhancing access to up-to-date information for providers and patients and providing for better collaboration and alignment among care teams. On top of that, its scalability enables healthcare organizations to cope cost-effectively with massive (and constantly growing) volumes of patient information while keeping data secure, says Kenneth Harper, vice president of Dragon Ambient...
Learn how digital PCR contributes to cancer genomics research in applications such as analysis of gene fusion, copy number variation and epigenetic changes.
Metastatic breast cancer is unlikely to go away. Treatment focuses on improving quality of life, helping you live longer, containing the cancer spread, and relieving symptoms. Still, you can be intentional about your care and live actively and meaningfully with metastatic breast cancer.
This article can help you understand when to use Western blot or ELISA assays, and the differences between each.
Diabetes Prevention in a U.S. Healthcare System: A Portrait of Missed Opportunities American Journal of Preventive Medicine. January 2022 Published: Where: University of Florida To prevent diabetes in the US, doctors need to more consistently and rigorously diagnose and treat prediabetes.
The BinaxNOW COVID-19 test is an FDA-authorized at-home testing kit for COVID-19 - but are the results accurate and safe? Read our review for more information.
Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer in which white blood cells called plasma cells grow uncontrollably in the bone marrow. Although the disease is the second most common blood cancer in the United States, it's the most common blood cancer in people of African American descent - and takes a disproportionate toll on Black Americans.