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August 27, 2020

At least one million babies were born in the U.S. through IVF or other assisted reproductive technology from 1987-2015. Such a successful number comes down to a variety of factors, including temperature. What is temperature control and how does it affect IVF and other fertility labs? It plays a big role in fostering embryo development. Changes in

July 17, 2020

The ideal temperature for most medications is between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Although this average is around room temperature, different medications have different temperature requirements and recommendations. If medications aren’t kept at the proper temperature, a lot of things can go wrong. In fact, it could cause the medication to become completely altered or not

July 10, 2020

Treating patients can be rewarding for all medical professionals. But seeing a patient get sick or not respond to treatment is frustrating, especially if it could have been avoided. Vaccine monitoring can help your office ensure vaccines stay effective before you give them. If you want to give your patients the best care possible, you

May 1, 2020

In this pandemic world more than ever, we need efficient HVAC systems. Effective differential pressure sensors and switches make or break the air quality that a good HVAC system can put out.  Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about differential pressure sensors in HVAC systems.   What is Differential Pressure?  The term “differential pressure” refers

April 17, 2020

As the coronavirus, or COVID-19, spreads throughout the world, all the best in medicine and science is coming together to fight it. Companies like SensoScientific are using negative pressure and other technological innovations to make sure our doctors and nurses are safe in hospitals. Our medical workers are our front line in this pandemic. Their safety and

April 15, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic raises concerns, properly monitoring isolation room airflow is more critical than ever. A reliable differential pressure monitoring system is the driving force behind ensuring patient and staff safety. Taking the necessary precautions to maintain a protective environment’s sanctity during the coronavirus outbreak is a priority.  What is an Isolation Room? Airborne Infection Isolation

March 12, 2020

In August of 2019, the CDC shut down operations at a lab dedicated to the study of Ebola, smallpox, and other deadly diseases after discovering containment leaks.   Alarming as the leaks were, they were hardly unique. Dangerous bioagents and toxins escaped labs across the United States more than 700 times between 2004 and 2010. In 11

March 5, 2020

When doing precision work, any alteration to the environment, the equipment, or the samples can have cascading effects. Even seasoned veterans run into issues in explaining if their results are possibly contaminated.  To do the best laboratory work, one needs to be able to reasonably rely on their results. These are some of the reasons that

March 3, 2020

What’s going to be the next big thing in the pharmacy arena? If you want to know, then you might want to attend the 2020 HOPA Pharmacist Conference. The 2020 HOPA Pharmacist Conference will help you keep up with the latest developments in hematology and oncology clinical trials, therapeutic regimens, treatment guidelines, and emerging technologies.  There are

February 27, 2020

Even today, asking a layman about how chemists operate, particularly in the form of pharma-tech, conjures a particular image to mind. That is the image of a lone scientist working in a room laden with colorful bubbling liquids. A fizz and hiss of substances crackling with exothermic reactions as ‘science’ get made. To be fair