Everything You Need To Know About DNA Testing
What is DNA? DNA is the hereditary material in all living organisms. They are molecules that are inherited in every generation. The strands of DNA contain information that determines our traits and characteristics. Each person has a unique DNA sequence. We received our DNA sequencing from half of our parent’s DNA sequence. One of the […]
(COVID-19 WATCH): The Different COVID-19 Variants and What We Know
You might have heard the term COVID-19 variant on the news but, what exactly is a COVID-19 variant? Variants are mutations occurring in the virus. Mutations are when the virus develops at least one new change from the original strain. Viruses like the SARS-CoV-2 change over time. The changes may affect the properties like infection […]
The Omicron Variant: What We Know So Far
You might have heard the news about South Africa travel bans in response to the newest COVID-19 variant, the Omicron variant. Countries including Japan, India, Turkey, and Switzerland, to name a few, have tightened their travel curbs because of this variant. What is the Omicron Variant? The Omicron variant was first identified in South Africa […]
Everything You Need to Know about Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
The common practice for medical tests is to send samples to the laboratories and wait hours for results. Today, the need for faster test results has increased. Portable testing devices have been created so that readily available tests can be performed outside the laboratory. These innovations are called POCT or point-of-care testing devices. What is […]
4 Advantages of Using Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Point of Care Testing or POCT is patient testing done at the actual location of the patient. This testing process provides efficient and quality patient care.POCT allows the transmission of results in real-time and enables medical professionals to make rapid decisions when diagnosing patients. Here are some advantages to point of care testing: 1. Easy-to-use: […]
The 3 Different Types of COVID-19 Tests and How They Work
The number of COVID-19 cases is rising each day. Because of this, healthcare professionals encourage the public to get tested for the COVID-19 virus. People who are experiencing any symptoms or have been exposed to positive tested people should get tested immediately. But what are the different COVID-19 tests and, how do they work? How […]
First Class Hematology Innovation with Hemaline 300
Through MEDTEK, the MDX Netherlands brings the Hemaline 300 to the Filipino healthcare professionals, Launched in July 2021 for the Philippine market, the Hemaline 300 is a multi-parameter automated hematology analyzer designed for in vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories. This 3-part European hematology innovation evaluates the human blood cells to provide the necessary information […]
How COVID-19 Can Cause Silent Hypoxia
During the onset of the pandemic, it was abundantly clear that the coronavirus is capable of causing significant respiratory damage. Its notably relentless attacks to the lungs demand close monitoring from medical experts. It was observed that the COVID-19 could cause ‘silent hypoxia’, a deadly complication wherein oxygen levels in the body are abnormally low, […]
The Lambda Variant: What We Know So Far
Despite the numerous preventive protocols, new COVID-19 variants are appearing left and right. One of the new strains considered as a variant of interest is the Lambda variant. The Lambda variant is initially known as C.37. This variant was first detected in Peru late last year. The Lambda variant is the dominant variant in Peru […]
Alternative Testing Methods for COVID-19
More than a year into the pandemic, the world has learned to adapt many ways to try and suppress the spread of the coronavirus. One of the earliest and most effective responses that we have implemented globally is through testing. By identifying and isolating confirmed cases, the virus could be better observed and contained. By […]