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Is There a Medical Laboratory Professional Shortage and What Does It Mean for Students
The shortage is not new. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitals and labs were feeling the pinch, driven largely by an aging baby-boomer workforce that built the field during its golden era and is now retiring in large numbers. The pandemic accelerated those departures, and the pipeline of new professionals has not kept pace.
What is Precision Medicine? The Future of Tailored Healthcare
Precision medicine, a revolutionary approach to healthcare, tailors treatment to the unique genetic makeup of an individual. This method departs from the traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach, considering the unique genetic variations, lifestyle, and environmental factors that influence each person's disease progression and response to treatment.
Why Immigration Reform is Central to the Future Success of US Science
For nearly 100 years, the US has been the global leader in scientific research, a position predicated upon its ability to pull in the greatest minds from across the world. Between 1901 and 2015, over 40 percent of all Nobel Prizes have gone to Americans, nearly a third of whom were foreign-born.
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