Lab testing provides doctors with essential information to help them diagnose and treat disease. Here’s what happens behind the scenes after you roll up your sleeve for a blood draw.
Theranos promised that a drop of blood could yield many health secrets.
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The FDA has chosen not to regulate lab-developed tests like the ones at the center of the Theranos trial.
Electronic medical records could be shared between health systems, allowing doctors to share information and possibly improve care.
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What if you never had to pick up a medical record or image from one doctor to take to another? That capability already exists, but it’s not being well-utilized. Here’s a look at why.