If you want to speed up your biopsy times and get more healthy organs for your OPO, here’s what to look for in a digital pathology expert. There are currently around 30,000 organ transplants performed per year. And as the…
What’s a carotid ultrasound? What’s the procedure for? And how is it done? Know the answers to these & more as we list the 5 FAQs about a carotid ultrasound. If you’ve ever heard the phrase “carotid ultrasound” you may…
Quick biopsies and their interpretations are crucial to safely procuring organs. In this article, we’ll show you how digital pathology can speed up the process. The U.S. has over 114,000 people on its national transplant waiting list. Every ten minutes,…
How does a doctor confirm a deep vein thrombosis or DVT diagnosis? Here are a couple of tests a doctor could order if he or she suspects DVT. Although exact numbers are unknown, as many as 900,000 Americans are affected…
A doctor might request a stress echo test to help diagnose CAD or coronary artery disease. Here’s your guide to understanding stress echo test results. Here’s a startling statistic: Heart attacks happen to around 735,000 Americans every year, and 1…
When a doctor wants to search for blood clots, he or she may order some tests. One of these is a venous ultrasound. Learn more about it here. Do you have varicose veins? Also known as spider veins or age…
Floating Doctors founder to advise company as it expands internationally (Henderson, Nevada) Specialist Direct, Inc. is proud to announce that the founder of Floating Doctors, Dr. Benjamin LaBrot, will advise Specialist Direct as the company continues to expand internationally. This…
Interpretation of a biopsy is vital in kidney pathology when assessing the suitability of a donor organ. We take a look at why it is so important, and how telepathology can help. More than 100,000 people in the US are waiting for…
Organ donation can change and save lives, but often comes with a whole host of problems that reduces the chances of receiving a suitable organ. Modern technology, such as telepathology, is beginning to help reduce some of the problems with…
From potential risks to reading results and everything in between, this guide will tell you exactly what you need to know about a stress echocardiogram. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. In fact, this health problem is so…