Spring is here, bringing blooming flowers, budding trees and for many Americans – the allergies that come along with them. While allergy sufferers may chalk their symptoms up to usual suspects like hay fever, multiple allergies could be at play that can affect your body’s response. Here, we examine some seasonal allergy basics, the symptom […]
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As part of Women’s History Month, Jewell shares her perspective on the mothers of modern gynecology, her family’s history, and the demand for change in women’s rights through our BioDiversity & Inclusion: myPerspective series By Jewell, Specimen Processing Department The “Mothers of Modern Gynecology”[i] are omitted from medical textbooks. There are no beautiful Black busts […]
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March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness for the importance of kidney health and the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In the United States 37 million adults are estimated to have CKD according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 Here, we’re highlighting important facts about kidney disease including […]
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If you are newly pregnant or considering family planning, noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) is likely a term you’ve come across. While NIPS can be an important factor in learning more about your developing baby’s health, genetic testing during pregnancy may seem complex. Here, we’re breaking down some basic information about this screening process and your […]
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Each year, the first Friday in March marks National Dress in Blue Day – presenting the opportunity to wear blue and raise awareness for colorectal cancer. This year, join the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s mission to help end this disease and commit to learning more about its screening and prevention. Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness […]
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As the showdown between Cincinnati and Los Angeles kicked off just a few weeks ago, the game also marked a milestone for the BioReference team. From hours spent planning logistics to around-the-clock testing and traveling with teams, BioReference has been at the forefront of the pandemic sports game plan since the beginning. We’re sharing a […]
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February is National Condom Month, and though sexual health and safety may not be the most romantic topic, it’s important to keep in the conversation. Consider taking this opportunity to discuss options for safer sex with your partner – like using a condom – and remember when it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the […]
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As we continue to navigate the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to shine a light on healthcare elements that may have fallen by the wayside these past two years – like preventive care. For women, these challenges are compounded by a pre-pandemic gap in preventive care accessibility.1 Women’s Health Highlight on […]
NHL.com Nurse Guyanna Runion Ackison has done an outstanding job taking care of the team behind the scenes At the end of last season, Guyanna Runion Ackison, a nurse who handles the team’s COVID-19 testing through BioReference Laboratories, got a text from Penguins VP of communications Jen Bullano Ridgley saying that Sidney Crosby had left her something […]
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Heart shapes may be popping up on candies and cards with Valentine’s Day around the corner, but this month, consider showing your heart some love. February also brings American Heart Month, an opportunity to bring awareness to heart disease and the importance of cardiovascular health. American Heart Month | Your Diet Makes a Difference Heart […]
