Estonia is about to record genetic information of its citizens for disease risks. The Genome project has great potential but is also a challenge: Citizens need to be brought on board. Prevention and control of nosocomial infections is another topic discussed here.
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Article • The Estonian Genome ProjectEveryone’s DNA recorded for disease risksWhen it comes to genetics, Estonia is considered a trailblazer, as the ambitious Estonian Genome Project (Eesti Geenivaramu) shows. Its objective is to test the genome of every citizen for the risk of diseases. Dr Jaanus Pikani talks about the ... |
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Sponsored • Instruction for UseInfection risk mitigation by simplified IFUsDuodenoscopes have been long recognized to require precise execution of reprocessing instructions to properly clean and disinfect. According to Beilenhoff, et al. (2018), it is crucial to follow the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (“IFU”) ... |
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Article • Combatting nosocomial infectionsA&E Staphylococci POCTMartin Möckel and Dorothee Riedlinger, from the Charité Medical University Berlin, Emergency and Acute Medicine Campus Virchow-Klinikum, and Campus Charité-Mitte report on POCT testing in the A&E Department to screen for Staphylococcus aureus ... |
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Article • DisinfectionWhy rigorous hygiene practices are vitalNosocomial infections present enormous challenges for medical facilities, involving huge hygiene efforts from staff, on patients as well as medical and non-medical products. At MedtecLIVE 2019, in Nuremberg, Susanne Harpel (Dipl. Ing), Deputy Head ... |
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Article • Multiscale integrative cross-disciplinary imagingLinking pathology and radiology workflowsPathologic-radiologic correlation is already utilised in various settings as a tool to assess the interpretive performance of imaging studies and identify radiologic features corresponding to histologic findings. However, correlative assessment is ... |
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Article • Pushing for integration with radiologyDigital pathology & AI: Multiple viewing improves consultationPathology is embracing digitisation just as radiology did over 20 years ago and both specialties are looking at new ways to integrate each other in their workflows. AI could fuel this sparkling alliance, giving it further means to improve cancer ... |
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Article • Workforce challengesPathologists will hold a pivotal roleAmid ever-growing demand for services, significant challenges face the pathology workforce in the years ahead but – there are also good opportunities. With advances in technology and the advent of artificial intelligence as a decision-making ... |
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