March 2, 2022 - Benefits of Moving from On-Premise Data Management to Cloud Hosting Solutions
Data security is the most important aspect of running a lab. No matter how great your goods and services, clients have to be able to fully trust that their information is protected[1] — especially when it comes to sensitive data.
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February 23, 2022 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: A New Frontier
As the everyday world becomes immersed in technology and we become increasingly dependent on computers to assist in day-to-day tasks, the field of life sciences is following the same path of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI).
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February 23, 2022 - Testing the Limits in LIMS – Part 1
A two-part series covering what limits are and how to apply them in a LIMS.
One of the many benefits of implementing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is the reduction, or elimination, of potential user error and the consistent application of standard operating procedures.
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February 23, 2022 - What Labs Need to Know About Risk Management in Software
Every time we ride a bicycle, drive a car, or travel by plane, we’re faced with the risk of injury. While we can’t completely eliminate all the risks, we can reduce our chances of getting hurt — think bicycle helmets, seat belts, and oxygen masks. Similarly, clinical diagnostic labs have to accept a certain amount of risk (known as risk acceptance), but there are a number of ways these risks can be mitigated.
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February 23, 2022 - 5 Key Benefits of a Unified LIS for All Medical Lab Disciplines
Outstanding healthcare begins with effective management of patient data from multiple sources across a network of medical care providers and organizations. Enabling health care providers to enter and access patient information via a unified, secure database provides a holistic view to better inform medical decisions and the quality of care.
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February 23, 2022 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Final Rule on Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods: Considerations for Labs and Informatics Vendors
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On December 3, 2021, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published it's final rule concerning the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program. Effective February 1, 2022, this rule enables the accreditation of interested food and environmental testing laboratories for specific types of testing of the U.S. food supply. [Read More]
February 16, 2022 - Top 9 Ways a LIMS Can Help Your Clinical Laboratory
Between COVID-19 and an increase in the aging population, demand for diagnostic testing is at an all time high. On average 1.3 million COVID tests are run daily, and the American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) reports 7 billion diagnostic tests are run each year. All this to say, your clinical laboratory is busier than ever. [Read More]
February 16, 2022 - How to Set Up Your Software Environment for Maximum Productivity in the Lab
In today’s evolving market, labs inevitably need to make changes within their informatics software stack. The greater your lab’s efficiency in making these changes, the easier you’ll be able to keep up with new demands and innovations. How your software environment is set up can make a huge difference in how quickly you can validate new processes and updates to the software before deploying them.
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February 16, 2022 - Introduction to QLIMS as a Platform – Lab of the Future
In this blog series we will be re-introducing our well renowned LIMS, QLIMS, and how it enables our philosophy for lab informatics, the concept of LIMS as a Platform. Benefits it can enable include... [Read More]
February 16, 2022 - The Laboratories’ Guide to Getting a LIMS You’ll Love
It’s that time of year again when almost everyone remembers that love is possible and should be celebrated. We’re here to tell you that love and LIMS can occupy the same headspace, but, like everything worth having in life, it takes work.
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February 16, 2022 - Demystifying the Next-Generation Sequencing Workflow: Part 1
Toward the end of 2021, we highlighted the rising importance of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in diagnostic laboratories. In this two-part series, we will explore the NGS workflow to gain a better understanding of how this testing technology can be implemented in your laboratory.
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February 16, 2022 - Business Value to Clinical Development of a Platform Based, Data Centric Approach
According to a GlobalData survey last year, over 70% of pharma industry respondents stated they expect that drug development will be the area most impacted by the implementation of smart technologies. With that being the case, it is imperative that ... [Read More]
February 9, 2022 - 3 Important Clinical Development Trends
There are three primary trends that are impacting clinical development. These trends are causing Life Science organizations to re-assess their current operations to find areas of improvement that can be made with respect to people, processes, and technology.
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February 9, 2022 - Semaphore Solutions – Cleveland Clinic Software Project
Semaphore Solutions recently had a journal article published in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describing a model for implementation of a molecular pathology-specific laboratory information management system.
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February 9, 2022 - Build a Tomorrow-Ready Lab with LIMS
Building a digital strategy that addresses the needs & trends of tomorrow is crucial to effective digital transformation. Quality, Compliance, and Automation are the three key themes that will influence today’s digital decisions. Read this whitepaper to learn more.
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February 2, 2022 - LIS v. LIMS – What’s the difference between the systems?
If you’re shopping for laboratory software, you’ve probably come across these two software systems a few times – LIS and LIMS. In healthcare laboratory informatics, LIS and LIMS systems are frequently mentioned together, leading some to assume they are the same thing.
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February 2, 2022 - Unrealized Expectations: A Realistic View on LIMS Implementations
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new laboratory information management system (LIMS) or upgrade your current platform! Once the ink has dried on the contract you might start to wonder, what’s next? [Read More]
February 2, 2022 - Solving the Unsolvable: Enabling the Fully Connected Digital Lab
The digital lab concept has been around for decades, with nearly every science-based organization seeking ways to achieve complete digitalization and automation throughout their operations. Progress has been made in many areas, however, the full power and benefits have yet to be realized... [Read More]
January 26, 2022 - Why Data Integrity is Needed for a Digital Transformation
To be effective, digital transformation efforts to improve business operations require reliable data. The exponential growth of business data, along with advances in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, has ushered in a new era of digital transformation around the world – making... [Read More]
January 26, 2022 - Software Quality: What Role Does Testing Play?
No discussion about software quality would be complete without examining the role of software testing. Let's take a closer look at which types of laboratory software need to be tested, when they should be tested, and how testing can help you ensure the quality of your software is high.
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