In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, molecular diagnostics has witnessed a shift towards a more multiplexed approach for complete respiratory screening for SARS-CoV-2, and other respiratory pathogens that present similar symptoms in patients. This approach will support containment efforts and mitigate virus outbreaks. The mission of companies with this approach, like Randox Biosciences, is …
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P23 Labs embraces accessible molecular diagnostics Over the last decade, the field of molecular diagnostics has rapidly evolved. It encompasses several sectors, including genetics, pharmacogenomics, and infectious diseases. The underlying principles and potential sources of error are what bind these diverse fields together. Molecular diagnostics consist of any testing involving DNA, RNA, and/or proteins from …
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Molecular diagnostics plays a vital role in patient care, by providing physicians with the specific information that they need to identify and treat the broad range of ailments presented across medical institutions. The diagnostic tests provided must effectively demonstrate clinical utility, adherence to quality requirements for reproducibility, and congruous specificity and sensitivity performance. By leveraging …
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IoT is the mean that allows to connect physical objects to the cloud. The range of applications is broad, from individual sensors, to devices, vehicles, machines, buildings, factories, and entire cities. These connections unlock great potential as the data collected from physical objects can be used to increase knowledge, allowing the implementation of new business …
Technology has been increasingly adopted by all major industry sectors over the last several years—and the energy industry is no exception. The energy sector has been an early adopter of digital technologies. In the 1970s, power utilities were digital pioneers, using emerging technologies to facilitate grid management and operation. Years ago, companies started by switching …
Digitisation is driving great change in the energy sector, impacting business models and driving innovation. It has created a digital backbone that not only supports the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, but also creates the ability to connect the energy system to our personal and local ecosystems. This digital, or smart, network is the …
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The modern oil and gas industry is undergoing significant changes related to the digitalization of the sector. Growing volatility in oil prices further complicates a rapidly changing energy sector. Accenture specialists identify 4 main factors changing the oil and gas industry: Carbon-free energy systems. As demand for hydrocarbons decreases in many developed markets, economic growth …
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When the rough draft of the human genome was completed in 2000, President Bill Clinton declared to the world that “Genome science will have a real impact on all our lives …it will revolutionize the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of most, if not all, human diseases.” In the 18 and half years since this pronouncement, …
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Genomic science continues to advance and improve the ways we diagnose and treat patients seeking answers and treatments. The applications of this science are allowing for more targeted diagnosis and personalized treatment than was ever possible. The areas where we can continue making advancements with the ability to analyze biological markers in the genome are …
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I initially became an oncologist because, to me, treating cancer provided the biggest opportunity to make a difference for people. I learned quickly that the most valuable tool in treating this disease is knowledge, as each new patient presents with a list of unknowns. An oncologist’s investigations replace those unknowns with data—but the real key …
