In the intricate web of women's health, uterine fibroids emerge as a common but often misunderstood adversary. A recent article titled " The Burden of Uterine Fibroids: An Overview " in the Journal of Histotechnology (JOH) by Jitu George seeks to unravel the complexities surrounding these...
You’re excited. You’ve just received your brand new tissue processor and, like a kid unwrapping a present on Christmas morning, you can’t wait to dive in and play with your shiny new toy. After all, your lab may not have gotten a new tissue processor for ten years, so you’re really eager to find...
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Henry Ford once said, “There are no big problems - there are just a lot of little problems.” When it comes to cross contamination, there is no single source of contamination, nor will a solitary solution perfectly eliminate all potential concerns. Cross contamination is a complex issue...
My name is Clare Thornton, and I was honored to be sponsored by NSH to attend the 2023 ASCLS Legislative Symposium in October. NSH has been a partner with ASCLS in the Legislative Symposium for the past few years, and several members have been able to attend. On the first day, attendees listened...
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Organizations like NSH, ASCP, and CAP are all dedicated to helping laboratorians advance their careers and make a positive impact on patient care by providing training and resources. But finding resources can be tricky, there is so much and so many places to look that it can be difficult to...
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The booming pet food industry in the United States caters to the diverse dietary needs of our feline companions. With an increasing number of pet owners opting for moist or canned cat food, understanding the histologic makeup of these products becomes paramount. In a revealing study conducted...
The workforce is currently grappling with a concerning shortage of histotechnologists, a situation that is generating significant strain on existing staff members ( read more about the shortage ). T his scarcity has led companies to hire recent science graduates with four-year degrees, but...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of molecular biology and histotechnology, a paradigm shift is underway - the rise of spatial omics. This revolutionary approach has ushered in a new era of exploration, offering insights that were once unimaginable. In this academic discussion, we will delve into...
The National Society for Histotechnology is a proud partner of The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Legislative Symposium each fall. During the event members of ASCLS and their partner organizations come to Washington D.C. to provide a visible and informed voice,...
In their 2015 paper, Implementing Learning Organization Components in Ardabil Regional Water Company Based on Marquardt Systematic Model (1), Daryani and Zirak have pointed out that organizations are shifting towards becoming learning organizations. They argue that many organizations now...