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Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics: Shedding Light on this Underrecognized Field of Laboratory Medicine
The work of laboratory professionals and pathologists spans a wide variety of roles and areas of medicine. One often underrecognized area of the laboratory is histocompatibility and immunogenetics, or human leukocyte antigen testing, (HLA), the two sides of organ transplant medicine, which work together.
A Red Blood Cell Alloantibody Exchange Aims to Protect Vulnerable Populations
Every year, patients receive millions of red blood cell (RBC) units through blood transfusions in the U.S. To do so safely, donor cells must be assessed for compatibility to avoid alloantibody reactions in the recipient, which can induce illness, and even death.1 The problem is, there is currently no active, centralized database of RBC alloantibody information, or blood transfusion history, that can travel with a patient to all medical facilities.
Q & A with Dana Powell Baker, President of The Society of Black Pathologists
Founded in 2020, the Society of Black Pathologists (SBP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing barriers to diversity and inclusion in pathology. The Society works to increase Black and underrepresented minorities in pathology, as well as offers mentorship for career and leadership development. It is also focused on expanding research in healthcare disparities.
I’m a HealthCare Provider: Here Are the Financial Impacts of Delaying Regular Appointments
Delays to routine doctor visits may seem like no big deal, but they can have significant costs, financially, and to your health at large.
8 Investments That Keep Baby Boomers From Becoming Poor in Retirement
To ensure that you don’t find yourself poor in retirement, here are eight investment ideas that can keep baby boomers financially sound at this crucial stage of life.
How the Gig Economy Is Reshaping Retirement Planning
The gig economy, a phenomenon that may have emerged as a response to the high unemployment rates of the 2008-2009 recession, has become a part of American life, and it’s reshaping retirement.
I’m a Mortgage Broker: Why First-Time Homebuyers Shouldn’t Wait for Rates to Drop
Last week, the Federal Reserve announced that they are unlikely to raise interest rates going forward, citing an end to rising inflation. Now may be the best time for first-time homebuyers to buy a new home.
Growing Your Own Laboratory Team: Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital Internship Program
In 2009, John Baci, Executive Administrative Director of Anatomic Pathology at Boston Children’s Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, was struck by how few internships existed for students in pathology and other STEM-related careers on the outskirts of Boston, where he lives. This sparked an idea...
What Does Retirement Look Like for Billionaires?
Retirement can be a challenging process for average Americans, who may have to learn to live on a lot less money than they had when they were working. According to a recent GOBankingRates survey, 53% of American adults have less than $10,000 saved.
6 Frugal Holiday Traditions You Can Start This Year
The holidays often come with an inherent pressure to spend money, whether it’s buying gifts, hosting parties, or expensive travel to join family and friends.
Holiday traditions can have frugal roots, however...
Social Security 2024: What To Know If You Have a Family Member Retiring
If you have a family member retiring in 2024, Social Security benefits are likely on the mind. This year's cost of living adjustment (COLA) will be significantly less than last year's.
Limiting malpractice insurance costs
The high cost of these policies may inspire physicians to seek new coverage, but this should not be done hastily or lightly. Experts recommend physicians develop clarity about their existing coverage and accurately assess what coverage is worth having and what is OK to leave behind.
Things You Should No Longer Buy in Retirement — And How Much It Saves You
Many working Americans look forward to retirement because it finally means a relief from all those years of labor. While more leisure time is good, retirement also often means living on a fixed income, or at least on less income than before. It’s a time to revise your spending habits and set a new budget so you can make the most of these years without stressing about money.
What You Should Know About Impacted Wisdom Teeth
One of the often uncomfortable but common rites of passage from childhood into early adulthood is the emergence of wisdom teeth. Also known as “third molars," these teeth typically begin to appear between the ages of 17 and 21.
I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: 7 Items I Still Buy at Dollar Tree
Self-made millionaires may seem like people who must do all of their shopping at high-end stores, buying expensive brands and living large — after all, isn’t that the point of having millions? In fact, many millionaires achieve their status precisely in the opposite way: by being extremely frugal...