News from the IVD world

How often do we happen to not accept criticism, and feel offended because of these, in some areas of life, such as in the work area? Why in this area is it not in others? This is because our role in a company is as if it became our "identity", as if we not only played...

We often hear about the culture of change and how to manage it. Certainly, both in people and in corporate organizations, following positive changes becomes fundamental to evolve the skills and the effectiveness of the work. Change becomes sustainable when...

CO2 is a gas that is naturally present in the human body, the variation of its levels can indicate the presence of infections or it can be caused by the use of medicines. Lower than normal results can indicate a series of pathologies such as: Adisson's disease, kidney...

Companies make decisions, which are a fundamental part of organizations and their growth processes. These decisions often go through meetings, which in turn are part of the decision-making process... but how are meetings conducted? The problem is that they can be...

The working career in a laboratory can evolve in various ways, it can develop a lot on the "technical" side even on the management side.Those who undertake a management path generally, in addition to their scientific background, develop economic and business skills....

What determines the pace of your work? Sometimes there is a strange behavior in people, that is to proceed slowly in tasks, when the deadline is still far away. We can consider distraction normal but the effect of procrastination (when there is no pressure) can be...

In recent years, many studies have been carried out to measure whether the presence of some substances could indicate neurological problems. A new study by Lund University that focuses on neurofilament light protein (NFL), detectable by a blood test. The high...

Intuition is an important "soft skill", rare but also not always easily identifiable. It is a quality that is not always present and there are differences between small and large companies. t is also fundamental in the field of diversity. How important is it in a...

Work in laboratories, like many contemporary works, has become more complex and dynamic. The teams in the laboratories, as in all companies, have a fundamental role in responding to new needs in an adequate manner. Their growth directly impacts business growth. It...

We hear, rightly, often to talk about work-time balance, how to manage time and stress, etc., but sometimes we have to consider that, in some periods of life and in some jobs, the intensity of time and effort required is high and this leaves little free time. However...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a well-known disorder that afflicts victims, or witnesses to events that are highly critical (war, acts of violence, natural disasters, etc.).A team from the Indian University School of Medicine (Indianapolis- IN -U.S.A.) is...

The laboratory is a work environment that has its own particular characteristics, but like any working environment it needs its own etiquette. Maintaining a positive and respectful atmosphere for all those who work with it is essential for the success and for the...

The attention to Corporate Social Responsibility, over the years, has become an increasingly important topic. The importance of the topic is derived from various factors: the greater awareness of the impact (environmental, climate on employees) that companies have,...

The work environments are complex and the time is short, especially if you are a manager. General meetings with all the staff are good but it is not the only way to guide the work of each member of the group. Time is precious, and you can not waste it, but for a...

A study led by psychiatry professor Alexander Niculescu and his team from Indiana University School of Medicine is developing a blood test to measure pain biomarkers accurately. The test would be an excellent support for doctors who could implement the best treatments...

Can sustainability, as well as an "ethical" theme, give results in terms of performance for companies and be part of the corporate strategy? This theme, which once was at the margins of business productivity in recent years is becoming increasingly central. For years...

What are the new challenges for who is manager of labs? What are the directions that leadrship must take to continue and advance its laboratory and its business? If you are interested in these and other questions we recommend this exhaustive article via Lab Manager.

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose at early stage. Unfortunately, often the most obvious symptoms are detected at an advanced stage of the disease. A team from the Van Andel Research Institute (Gran Rapids, Michigan-USA) is developing a new bloo dtest that,...

Diversity, as we have already written in previous posts, is a resource for every company and company. The positive impact it can have on company performance can be significant. A brillant report by Mc Kinsey & Company reinforces this idea, within the report you...

We all know the Alzheimer disease and the consequences it brings to affected people. We have already talked about this disease in previous posts. The diagnosis is made through the patient's history, other tests such as Computed Tomography (but not only) serve to...

Time management is a fundamental skill, work sometimes increases and time remains the same, (or is reduced) so accomplishing the same tasks in the shortest time is essential. The strategies to achieve more work in a short time are varied, of course we must have clear...

It's Christmas and we want to take advantage of this time of year to thank all our collaborators and partners all over the world, sincerely wishing them great happiness and the best hopes for the future!

Many organizations, including scientific ones, place great importance on external communication and marketing, both in terms of promotion and attracting the best talent. The same organizations also try to take care of internal communication, which may encounter...

Diversity is a concept, (rightly so) very popular, in the construction of a cohabitation of a group of people, in civil society and even in companies. But beyond the idea of ​​diversity we must think about how to manage diversity and combine it with the concept of...

A study is developing a new test in which cancer can be detected with the use of gold nanoparticles. The study is based on the epigenome. Could this become a new cancer blood test? we recommend this article via livescience.com

We assume that working with appropriate glassware equipment in the laboratory is a well-established routine. The protection is essential because during some daily activities there are some potential risks for the health.. Awareness is important, so we suggest you take...

We are very happy about our experience at Medica, we want to thank all those who have supported us during these days. Thanks from the Edif Team. See you next year!

Meet Edif Team in Düsseldorf at Medica Trade Fair 2018! From 12 to 15 November 2018, Hall 3 /  Booth H26 We will show you our products and solutions for IVD industry! https://www.medica-tradefair.com/

A doctor will diagnose rheumatoid arthritis in various ways, analyzing the symptoms that manifest the patient, doing physical exams and preparing blood tests. If you want to know more about these tests, we recommend the Medical News Today article.

Choosing the right person for your laboratory staff is essential, anyone who knows that the choice is not simple and keeping the person even more difficult, so you need to have clear ideas and know exactly what features you are looking for. whole organization. If you...

Cooperation is a fundamental concept in companies and in the various work teams, we often face situations of conflict between non-prominent or "junior" members, but how to manage the clash between two leaders? What could be the repercussions of this unpleasant...

Changing some habits is a very difficult thing. If at the end of the day you think you could have done more, with this infographic of Entreprenur.com you could find valuable tips to improve productivity.

Is it possible to work with small teams in a more agile organization, even if it is large? Yes, but with the right mindset and some organizational measures. Many agile organizations, even if large, instead of having a few teams composed of many people, prefer to...