If you know your blood type, thank a medical intern
Karl Landsteiner discovered in 1900 the reason different blood types sometimes led to deadly transfusions – and he did it by testing on his employees.
Milk in the Veins? – Medical History Monday
Milk in your veins?! 1880 was a heck of a time to be a #medical patient. Take a look at this New York Journal of Medicine article from 1880 about injecting human milk into patients:
Ketchup Cures All – Medical History Monday
Just add a dash of ketchup and call me in the morning… Ketchup was used as a cure for every medical condition from jaundice to indigestion in the early 19th century. Today we know better, though some may claim their ketchup-drizzled french fries cure their depression.
Where to Eat in Orlando While at AABB
The AABB Conference is coming up quick – and whether you’re native to the area or coming from somewhere abroad, there is just one thing left on your schedule. That’s right – where you’re going to eat after net-working up an appetite. Instead of wandering the streets only to find yourself picking at cold fast food, we’ve done the taste-testing to bring you the PERFEQTA restaurant guide.
What Is Citizen Development And How Can Companies Benefit From It?
Technology is a powerful tool. That said, tech can also create bottlenecks if team members don’t know how to use or build software solutions. In addition, finding the right talent to build and maintain complicated tech platforms with IT workers in high demand is difficult. Fortunately, citizen developers can help. Citizen development encourages non-tech employees…
The Dangers of Not Being HIPAA Compliant
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) has profoundly impacted the healthcare industry, practitioners, and patients. In short, the act protects patients and their sensitive information, thus bolstering privacy. Individuals and organizations found to violate HIPAA regulations could face stiff penalties, and practitioners could even see professional licenses and the like revoked or…
Why Risk Management Matters
Risks abound. Right now, various risks threaten your organization. Difficult compliance environments, security (including cyber), legal liabilities, and environmental exposure are just a few. The challenges are near endless, and the threats are constant. However, with proactive risk management, you can mitigate threats, protecting stakeholders and your company. Risk management refers to identifying and assessing risks, then taking…
Plasma Donation Awareness: What You Need To Know and What You Can Do
When you envision heroes, your mind might first wander to comic books and movies. But, in reality, not all heroes wear capes and everyday folks who donate plasma save lives and safeguard health. Plasma is often labeled as a “gift of life” owing to its vital role in healthcare and in improving patient outcomes. In…
7 P’s & 5 phases of Project Management
Project management may seem a mounting task when we consider flexibility, dynamic needs, demands and time constraints. But with proper segmentation of the project, even the most challenging task becomes achievable. What is Project Management? In simple terms, Project management uses specific techniques to deliver something of value to people. 5 Phases of Project…
A Brief History Of Blood Transfusion
Blood donation is considered to be the best donation humans are ever capable of. The internal happiness of saving a life of a person who you don’t even know, is an incredible act. A selfless act indeed. However, if you donate blood or are thinking of donating right now, you should know how the journey…