Science
Cancer screening
With a new report showing that targets for cervical, breast and bowel cancer screening programmes in England have been missed, we explore the limitations and ask what action is needed.
My Lab: clinical biochemistry and immunology
Immunology Manager and Pathology Training Lead Matthew Smith gives a guided tour of his lab at the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
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Fungus might play role in Crohn’s disease
A fungus commonly found in human hair follicles also resides in the gut and might play a role in Crohn’s disease, it is reported.
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Second person to be clear of HIV
A UK patient’s HIV has become “undetectable” following a stem cell transplant – in the second case of its kind.
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Blood clot discovery
Scientists have discovered new ways in which the body regulates blood clots, which could lead to the development of better treatments to help prevent and treat conditions including heart diseases, stroke and vascular dementia.
Haematology & Transfusion Science
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What have the Romans ever done for us?
Apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh-water system, and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us? Stephen Mortlock investigates.
Top five congress picks
With IBMS Congress 2019 just a few months away and the speakers now confirmed, we ask some of the scientific programme leads which sessions they are looking forward to most and why.
Recognising pseudohypernatraemia
Biochemistry lead Dan Kelly looks at sodium citrate contamination and how to identify the condition.
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Autoimmunity symposium
To celebrate the launch of the Zenit PRO, Menarini Diagnostics hosted an Autoimmunity symposium. This was attended by scientific staff from across the country despite very challenging weather conditions. The following is an account by Ms Amani Elhouderi of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; reflecting on the day’s events.
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Here to Help: How to upgrade your membership
In response to the recent IBMS members’ survey, membership manager Sandra Shevlin answers your queries about how to upgrade.
