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The rise of POCT
We look at the rapid ascent of POCT – the tests that are redefining diagnostics and breaking down barriers between laboratories and patients.
My lab: examinations of parasitology
Healthcare Scientist Specialist Agatha Christie Santos Saez gives a guided tour of her UK NEQAS Parasitology laboratory.
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New test for chronic hepatitis B
A new laboratory tool may improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
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Diagnosing brain cancer
A blood test which could help to accelerate the diagnosis of brain cancer has been developed.
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New insights into tuberculosis
During infection the main causative agent of tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, secretes a large number of effector proteins through type VII secretion systems.
Microbiology & Virology
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Biomedical Scientist specialist training
Blood Sciences Manager Victoria Moyse looks at how to deliver and recognise specialist training.
Rare testicular tumour: a case study
Louise Greenhalgh, a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology, presents a case study of a cancer with less than 50 examples reported in the literature.
Pre-eclampsia blood test
How an integrated team improved the safety of mothers and babies using angiogenic biomarkers for pre-eclampsia.
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Here to help: Higher Specialist Diplomas
The second of two articles in which Chris Ward, IBMS Head of Examinations, outlines the latest developments around Higher Specialist Diplomas.
