by Kyle Dunn | Jul 23, 2025
A companion diagnostic or CDx is a laboratory test or device that provides information essential for the safe and effective use of a corresponding drug or therapy. It helps identify patients who are most likely to benefit from a treatment—or who may be at...
by Kyle Dunn | Jul 23, 2025
A complementary diagnostic is a test that provides helpful information about the use of a drug but is not required for its safe and effective use. Unlike companion diagnostics, which are essential for prescribing certain therapies, complementary diagnostics support...
by Dan Magno | Sep 16, 2025
A critical care unit (CCU) is a hospital department that treats patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. It has advanced equipment to closely monitor vital signs and provide constant medical support 24/7. Doctors and nurses in the CCU work to stabilize...
by Kyle Dunn | Jul 23, 2025
Cytogenetics is the branch of genetics focused on the study of chromosomes—their structure, function, and abnormalities. It involves analyzing chromosome number and appearance under a microscope to detect genetic disorders, chromosomal rearrangements, and...
