Science
The rise of the robots
Artificial intelligence is here. But what impact will it have on laboratories? Will it empower pathologists, or lead to a decline in the profession? We look at the issues.
May journal-based learning exercises
Please select your choice of correct answers and complete the exercises online at: www.ibms.org/cpd/jbl
News
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Blood test for pregnant women
A new blood test to check for the potentially life-threatening condition pre-eclampsia will be available to women in England.
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Imaging with LEGO
Researchers have come up with an inexpensive, automated way to image biological samples – using the children’s toy, LEGO.
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Breath testing for gut disorders
Small children may one day avoid invasive oesophageal tube-testing for gut damage and coeliac disease thanks to a new method. It involves blowing into a glass tube to provide effective diagnoses.
Molecular Pathology & Genomics
Science
Approaches to lipid therapy
Consultant Chemical Pathologist Professor Tim Reynolds outlines drug developments over recent decades in lipid therapy.
War on cancer pt.2: landmarks in the development of chemotherapy
The second article of two, which briefly reviews the historical developments and use of chemotherapy since 1948 to treat different cancers.
My Lab: dynamic histopathology service
Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist Megan Clarkson gives a guided tour of her laboratory at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust.
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HCPC standards of education and training
Alan Wainwright, IBMS Executive Head of Education, summarises revisions that are due to be implemented following an audit.
