A needle, a patient and a tube: The challenge of phlebotomy
By
Gary Milburn, Ph.D.
Oct 02, 2013
It is commonly accepted that over 70% of all medical decisions are based on laboratory results and now more than ever those results are used to make rehospitalization decisions. To provide a closer look...
Superbugs in long-term care
By
Gary Milburn, Ph.D.
May 17, 2013
Superbugs threaten ill and compromised patients, particularly those in long-term care settings. They are resistant to most antibiotics and can spread widely within hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Morning blood draws: No longer required?
By
Gary Milburn, Ph.D.
with William DePond, M.D.
Jan 30, 2013
There is mounting evidence that blood does not need to be drawn prior to eating! Such medical conclusions may change the early morning paradigm and how patients are managed.
Laboratory as a partner in reducing hospital readmission rates
By
Gary Milburn, Ph.D.
Dec 20, 2012
Readmissions are a major problem in U.S. healthcare. LTC facilities are no longer lone providers in the health of a patient, but rather are a partner in the continuum of care from the initial admission...