In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, advancements in technology continue to shape the way we approach patient care. One such technological breakthrough that has gained significant attention is artificial intelligence (AI). With its potential to revolutionize healthcare practices, AI is poised to transform the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. In this article, [...]
As a clinical laboratory focused on providing high-quality diagnostic testing services, Meridian Diagnostics understands the challenges healthcare providers face when managing complex wounds. These wounds, which are often slow to heal and have multiple contributing factors, can be difficult to treat and require a specialized approach. One tool that has become increasingly important in [...]
Download Magazine Feature Rhyan Walcott, CEO was recently honored to be featured in the Top100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs Magazine. What follows are excerpts from the interview. An Interview with Rhyan Walcott As a kid, Rhyan Walcott was mesmerized by the boy genius out to save the world in Dexter’s Laboratory. He’d tinker for hours [...]
Is Genetic Testing Right for You? A Look at PGx Testing As healthcare professionals, we know that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to medications. What may work for one patient may not work for another due to differences in genetics, age, and other factors. That's where pharmacogenomics (PGx) [...]
The Main Cause of Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis) Onychomycosis, or nail fungus, is a common fungal infection that anyone can get. However, some people have a higher risk of contracting this pesky fungus than others. Understanding lifestyle risks that can put you at a higher risk of getting nail fungus can help you [...]
Drug Testing in the Era of Medical Marijuana Before the mid-1990s, marijuana was illegal across the United States for any purpose, medicinal or recreational. However, the current landscape is quite different. Today, 33 states, four inhabited U.S. territories, and Washington DC allow marijuana for medical use with the permission of a [...]
Understanding Your Blood Test Results Blood panels are a common part of physical exams, but to the layperson, they’re almost meaningless in their complexity. With every metric – red blood cell count, cholesterol, iron levels, and so many more – measured completely differently and independently from one another, it’s not easy [...]
Are At Home UTI Tests Accurate? And More Questions About Testing It’s normal to feel embarrassed about the prospect of confronting potential urinary issues (like urinary tract infections, or “UTIs”) with someone else. After all, the anatomy affected is private and there’s a stigma that goes along with these types of [...]
The Lingering COVID Pandemic The global pandemic has made a lot of us more conscious of our health, and for many, having regular Covid-19 testing performed may be a requirement as we travel or work in our respective fields. With Meridian Diagnostics and many labs in the country still processing COVID tests [...]
Liquid Chromatography - The Important Tech of Drug Detection The prevalence of drug testing in many different capacities, from pre-employment screenings to testing within a treatment facility to prevent against relapse, is well known, even by those outside of the industry. Many individuals have been the subject of drug testing themselves, whether as [...]
