The simple definition of value-based care is better patient outcomes combined with smarter spending. As the U.S. healthcare system shifts from a fee-for-service model to incentivizing providers for ...

A federal drug testing advisory board will begin discussions next month on possibly adding a testing panel for fentanyl to drug test drivers and other federal safety-sensitive employees for the ...

This column will introduce sandwich panel test methods in general. Detailed discussions of the individual test methods will be presented in future columns. Sandwich panels will be defined here as ...

Clinical diagnostic laboratory tests range from routine chemical measurements like blood glucose or sodium to complex examinations for cancer, infectious diseases, or rare inherited disorders. The ...

Years of exposure to nonstick cookware, fast-food packaging, fire-fighting gear and water-resistant household products have resulted in increased levels of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in ...

STDcheck aims to provide a judgment- and hassle-free experience for people wanting to test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To use this service, you purchase the laboratory test you want at ...

A national advisory panel has asked Congress to forbid cloning aimed at creating a child but urged the lawmakers to permit other medical experiments with cloned human cells. Specifically, the Jan. 18 ...