Tag: automation of microscopy
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How Digital Microscope Works
A digital microscope is a variation of a traditional optical microscope that uses optics and a digital camera to output an image to a monitor, sometimes by means of software running on a computer. A digital microscope often has its own in-built LED light source, and differs from an optical microscope in that there is…
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How technology is making diagnostics more accessible and efficient: 3 examples from the future of healthcare
Diagnostics is the process of identifying the nature and cause of a disease or condition based on signs, symptoms, tests, and other information. Diagnostics is essential for effective treatment, prevention, and management of diseases. However, diagnostics is also challenging, complex, and often prone to errors. That’s why there is a growing need for innovative technologies…
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The History of Histopathology and Cytology: From Observations to Digital Scanners
Histopathology and cytology are sciences of form that have largely depended on the study of the dead: dead bodies, dead tissues, and dead cells. Each science began with observers isolating, identifying, and naming the external and internal structures of living things, first with the naked eye and then with microscopes. For some investigators, the primary…
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How technologies can improve histopathology
Histopathology is the study of diseased tissues using a microscope. It is a crucial tool for diagnosing cancer and other diseases, as well as for predicting their outcomes and selecting the best treatments. However, histopathology is also a challenging and time-consuming task that requires highly skilled and experienced pathologists. Moreover, histopathology is often subjective and…
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How Blood Flow Cytometry Works
Blood flow cytometry is a technique that uses a device called a flow cytometer to measure and analyze the physical and chemical properties of blood cells. Blood flow cytometry can provide valuable information about the number, size, shape, and function of different types of blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and…
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The Origins of Pap Test: The Discovery of Cervical Cancer
Pap test, also known as Pap smear or cervical screening, is a test that examines the cells of the cervix to detect any abnormal changes that may indicate cervical cancer or precancerous lesions. Pap test is one of the most effective methods of preventing cervical cancer, which is the fourth most common cancer among women…
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The History of Complete Blood Count Test: From Microscope to Machine
Complete blood count (CBC) test is one of the most common and important blood tests that measures the number and characteristics of different types of cells in the blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. CBC test can help diagnose and monitor various diseases and conditions, such as anemia, infection, inflammation,…
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Digital Microscopy in Medicine: What Is It and How Does It Help?
Digital microscopy is a method of microscopy that uses special cameras and computers to obtain, process and analyze images of microscopic objects. Unlike traditional optical microscopy, digital microscopy does not have eyepieces, but instead transmits the image to a screen or another output device. This makes working with digital microscopes more comfortable, fast and accurate.…