BGI Develops RNA-Seq (Quantification) From As Low As 100 Ng Total RNA

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

BGI, the world's largest genomics organization, reported that they have achieved optimization RNA-Seq (Quantification) library construction with total RNA inputs as low as 100 ng. This breakthrough enables the application of RNA-Seq (Quantification) technology to experimental designs utilizing samples derived from small numbers of cells, such as those widely used ...

Managing Traffic In The US Healthcare Sector

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Moving patients through hospitals in an efficient manner can increase staff satisfaction, patient safety and even your bottom line, according to one industry insider. It's a familiar sight in most US hospitals: patient overcrowding, a lack of medical staff and long wait times for both emergency and elective procedures. ...

Optimization Of CTCA Protocols Leads To A Significant Reduction In Radiation Dose To The Female Breast

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Optimization of protocols during computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) using prospective electrocardiogram (ECG) gating and breast shields can reduce the radiation dose delivered to the female breast by more than 80 percent, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. ...

ASCP Foundation Awarded Grant For Medication Optimization Study Using Monitor-RX

Monday, January 25th, 2010

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Foundation has been awarded a grant in the amount of $93,465 from the Center for Technology and Aging for a research project utilizing Monitor-Rx to optimize the medication regimens of older adults. The ASCP Foundation was selected as one of five grant recipients ...