Chemistry Studies

1. AP Chemistry Course and Exam Topics: About.com’s Chemistry topic is filled with resources, but none more important than this outline about what the Advanced Placement (AP) chemistry course and exam.
2. Chemical Portal: This site is all about the rules, the basics, the tools (such as a chemical equation balancer), and a forum that can be your best resource before and during college. The site also keeps an up-to-date news resource.
3. Chemistry for Biology: The purpose of this University of Arizona tutorial is to introduce you to some of the chemical concepts which are necessary to understand biology.
4. Chemistry Laboratory Techniques: This is an MIT OpenCourseWare module, which includes a series of chemistry laboratory instructional videos called the Digital Lab Techniques Manual. Search through MIT’s courses to find more free study materials that might fit your medical lab tech studies.
5. NIST Chemistry WebBook: This site provides thermochemical, thermophysical, and ion energetics data compiled by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Standard Reference Data Program.
6. Sparknotes Chemistry: This is an easy-to-use and handy basic information resource that covers the Periodic Table, Atomic Structure, gases, bonding, stoichiometry and more. An ideal tool to bookmark.

Hematological Studies

7. American Society of Hematology Education Program Book: The American Society of Hematology (ASH) publishes one volume per year, and this site contains the current issue, archives, and and alert to remind you that the next issue is available. ASH also has a website that contains other tools for hematology studies.
8. Bloodline: This site is a reference site containing links to important hematology sites and resources on the Internet. The site also places emphasis on the publication of original content and improving the site’s editorial focus and scientific validity.
9. Experimental Hematology: The Society for Hematology and Stem Cells (ISEH) focuses on promoting the scientific knowledge and clinical application of basic hematology, immunology, stem cell research, cell and gene therapy and related aspects of research.
10. Hematology I — Advanced Standing Hematology: Thomas B. Wiggers, M.S., SH, a professor in Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, offers his course online to help his students and others.
11. HemeTeam: HemeTeam is a companion to hematological studies. Their notes on the pathogenesis, manifestations and treatment of common blood diseases are frequently updated to reflect advances in research.

Immunologic Studies

12. Basic Immunology: This Slideshare presentation on this topic covers all the basics in visual detail.
13. Basic Immunology Lecture Notes: This free download provides a firm basic understanding of immunology as a science, and puts the deeper material of the subject into much needed context.
14. Immunology basics: This is an OpenCourseWare project and a module framework provided by the University of Nottingham, and suitable for undergraduate levels. It can be viewed online or downloaded as a .zip file.
15. Immunology basics for Micro Exam 1: The Flashcard Machine provides great learning tools, and this one is specific to immunology basics. View the cards online, or print them for study away from the computer. You also can create your own set of flashcards.
16. Introduction to Immunology: The Biology Project at the University of Arizona provides problems with multiple-choice answers. Correct answers are reinforced and incorrect answers are linked to tutorials to help solve the problem.

Microscopic Techniques

17. Course Introduction & Microscopic Techniques: The University of Delaware’s Histology Department offers a Power Point presentation on technique, and dozens of other topics that focus on microscopic techniques.
18. Microscopic Techniques [PDF]: Use this document to learn more about optical microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and electron microscopy.
19. Microscopy Imaging Techniques: This page outlines the different types of microscopy and provides a brief introduction to each technique. The parent site, Microscope Master, provides many other tools, too.
20. Microscopy Primer: The microscope is detailed in history, components, basics, and in geometric and physical optics and illumination. A page is reserved for special microscopy techniques.

Bacteriology

21. Bacteriology: the study of bacteria: This short article holds many links to specifics about bacteriology, including sterilization procedures and how to isolate bacteria from Limburger cheese.
22. Bacteriology Study Notes For Medical Assistants: The MA Exam Help site carries information about a variety of technological processes in the medical field, including this helpful reference.
23. Bacteriology Test 2 Study guide: This study guide offers 308 terms and definitions to help study in this field. Quizlet also offers students the ability to create their own flashcards.
24. Chegg Bacteriology: Students on more than 7,000 campuses nationwide use Chegg 365 days a year for homework help, course selection, textbook and eTextbook options, scholarships, student deals, and other options. This link leads directly to bacteriological discussions.
25. Microbiology Lecture Notes and Study Guides: This site includes five units and study guides that tackle topics such as bacterial morphology, bacterial metabolism, and biochemical media.

Technical Differences

1. There are differences between jobs performed by clinical lab technicians and clinical lab technologists. Clinical laboratory technologists usually perform more complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Clinical laboratory technicians usually work under the supervision of medical and clinical laboratory technologists or laboratory managers.
2. The difference between lab technicians and technologists also can be seen in educational requirements. Clinical laboratory technologists generally require a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or in one of the life sciences; clinical laboratory technicians usually need an associate degree or a certificate.
3. Further education can mean a world of difference in salaries. The average annual salary for medical and clinical laboratory technologists was $53,500 in 2008. The highest paying state for this profession is California, and the top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation include San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara — all located in California.
4. The average annual salary for medical and clinical laboratory technicians was $35,380 in 2008. Currently, Rhode Island is the top paying state for this occupation; however, the top paying metropolitan areas for this profession include Vallejo and Fairfield, both located in California.
5. Technicians can advance and become technologists through additional education and experience. Technologists may advance to supervisory positions in laboratory work or may become chief medical or clinical laboratory technologists or laboratory managers. Technologists also can achieve more education and experience in a specialty, such as clinical biochemistry or toxicology.
6. A doctoral degree usually is required to become a laboratory director [PDF]. Federal regulation requires directors of moderately complex laboratories to have either a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree, combined with the appropriate amount of training and experience.

Lab Tech Licensure

7. Some states require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered. Licensure of technologists often requires a bachelor’s degree and the passing of an exam, but requirements vary by state and specialty. Information on licensure is available from state departments of health or boards of occupational licensing. You can find a list of state and local health departments at the American Public Health Association (APHA). Many employers prefer applicants who are certified by a recognized professional association, listed below. These agencies have different requirements for certification and different organizational sponsors.
8. The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification is the oldest and largest certification agency for laboratory professionals. ASCP’s 2010 Wage Survey of U.S. Clinical Laboratories found that certified laboratory professionals earn up to 14 percent more than their non-certified counterparts.
9. The American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification offers multiple but related certifications. Individuals can become certified in more than one specialty, making them more valuable and marketable in the industry. AMT is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), a recognition only given to organizations meeting rigorous NCCA standards.
10. The National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel(NCA) and the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR) have merged to form a unified credentialing agency, ratified by the ASCP, the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), and the Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT). Use the ASCP link to complete that certification process.
11. The Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts (BOR-AAB) focuses on clinical laboratory directors, owners, supervisors, managers, medical technologists, medical laboratory technicians, physician office laboratory technicians and phlebotomists. Applicants are required to hold an HHS (formerly HEW) clinical laboratory technologist (CLT) card.

Specialties

12. Phlebotomists collect blood samples from people or from animals. Most states require a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by a six-day phlebotomy certification class.
13. Histotechnicians and histotechnologists [PDF] cut and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists. Like the difference between lab technicians and technologists, the histogechnologist performs more complex tasks. A histotechnician who earns a baccalaureate degree and either has one year of experience or attends a NAACLS-accredited histotechnology program can become a histotechnologist.
14. Cytotechnologists detect cancer and other abnormalities through the microscopic interpretation of cells collected from various body cavities or organs. In the U.S., cytotechnologists can earn certification by completing an undergraduate degree and attending a cytotechnology program for one year. An alternative is to attend a four-year program that focuses on cytotechnology. The ASCP offers certification, and the American Society for Cytotechnology (ASCT) sets standards for training and education.
15. Medical technologists [PDF] are allied health professionals who perform technical and scientific functions in medical laboratories. In most four-year medical laboratory programs, the student attends classroom courses for three years and clinical rotations are completed in their final year of study. Specialties within this profession include clinical biochemistry, toxicology, virology, mycology, cytogenetics, electron microscopy, and IVF labs.
16. Pathologist’s assistants [PDF] examine samples of skin or organ tissue to diagnose a disease and work under a pathologist (usually an MD or DD). In most cases, you’ll need to earn a bachelor’s degree to qualify for admission to a training program for pathologists’ assistants. Most training programs are graduate-level programs that lead to a master’s degree.

Lab Tech Work

17. Clinical and medical lab techs can work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, for-profit laboratories, clinical, nursing homes, public health facilities, private laboratories, doctors’ offices, research, sales and commercial laboratories. Settings often change considering specialization or level of experience and location.
18. Research has shown that at least 70 percent of all medical decisions rely on some sort of laboratory data. As a laboratory professional, you play a huge role in the processing and analysis of laboratory samples. As a result, you also influence the reliability and credibility of laboratory data as well as the accuracy of patient diagnoses and the quality of care that patients receive.
19. Protective masks, gloves, and goggles often are necessary to ensure the safety of laboratory personnel, because exposure to disease or infection is constant as well as exposure to hazardous conditions.
20. The average contract time for a lab technician is about 2 years and techs generally stay in the field for 2-4 years before moving on to other lines of work.
21. Networking with peers is a great way to build a career, even as a student. For example, the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) offers free membership to students enrolled in an accredited cytotechnology program. Other groups include the ASCT and the ASCP as well as several state, regional and international associations.
22. You make the choices in a career as a lab tech. Once you complete your education and the certification exam, your opportunities are limited only by your imagination. Whichever career you pursue as a laboratory professional [PDF], you can do many different things with your training. And, you can further your training while you work to expand your opportunities.

To prove it, we have gathered 25 incredible medical sites every lab tech should bookmark. They include everything from some of the most well-known names in virtual medicine, to must see tools to help you through school, and even a few for the average lab tech with questions on procedures, tests, or the latest news.

Incredible General Medical Sites Every Lab Tech Should Bookmark

1. Web MD
   There are many reasons this remains one of the leading medical sites in the world and one of them is the fact that loads of doctors stop by to write about health and review every article published. There are also tons of active online communities on everything from ADHD to sleep problems. You can even sign up for any of their over 40 newsletters at no charge.
2. Medline Plus
   This site is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Get an A to Z listing of common and uncommon health topics. They also offer videos, cool tools, and much more.
3. CDC
   Get your health information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention here. They have the latest news in outbreaks and diseases to watch. You can also get an A to Z index of health topics, as well as data and statistics.
4. Better Medicine
   Once known as Wrong Diagnosis, the goal of this site is to help you better understand the information at hand. They have wellness centers for men, women, children, and seniors. Current popular items are on fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy.
5. Health Central
   There are many sponsored health centers here, such as ones on heart disease and cancer. They also have symptom checkers, a community, and many online health programs.
6. Mayo Clinic
   Learn about the latest research and breakthroughs in health as well as general information here. The clinic features practitioners in all areas who write regularly on their field of practice. They even have a special section just for medical professionals.
7. CNN Health
   Get the latest news in health with a visit here. CNN is infamous for providing up to the minute coverage of the entire world’s news, including health. Recent top stories are on folic acid and OCD in young kids.
8. NYT Health
   Need your health news in a more detailed manner? Then click here to get the long story from “The New York Times.” In addition to the latest news, they also have other columns and blogs on the topic.

Incredible Educational Medical Sites Every Lab Tech Should Bookmark

9. Pub Med
   Also part of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, get over 20 million citations in medicine with a visit. There are loads of tools such as the citation matcher and a mobile app. You can also get full text articles, tutorials, and information on clinical trials.
10. Instant Anatomy
    This site focuses on “aiding learning in human anatomy.” Get loads of diagrams and information on various parts of the human body. Be sure not to miss the podcasts with valuable lessons on anatomy.
11. Med Terms
    Get a free online medical dictionary with a visit to this site. An important part of any medical study, simply type in the word to get a definition, information, and even an article on the term. There is also a Word of the Day and latest news.
12. Medical Encyclopedia
    If the above didn’t give you enough information, bookmark here. It is a medical encyclopedia from Medicine Online. You can search for words, do an A to Z search, or get the latest medical news.
13. The Merck Manual
    These manuals can be pretty expensive when bought off the shelves, but did you know that Merck offers many for free on this site? Simply click on which manual you would like to begin reading on topics such as cardiovascular disorders as well as ready reference guides.
14. Journal Watch
    Don’t have the time to read every medical journal out there? The folks at Journal Watch understand, and that is why they bring the best in medical journals to one place. You can choose by specialty or simply check out the latest on the homepage.
15. Journal of the Medical Association
    Chances are if there is a medical breakthrough, it will be featured on the JAMA. Take a look at many entries with no subscription needed on the homepage. There is also a blog with more.
16. The New England Journal of Medicine
    Similar to the above, this journal features the latest in research news. You can also read many entries without a subscription. The Image Challenge and Image of the Week are also not to be missed for their interesting portrayal of real life cases.

Incredible Medical Sites Every Lab Tech Should Bookmark

17. Advance
    Get a site just for medical laboratory professionals with a visit here. They have features, a learning scope, and the latest news in the field. Be sure not to miss the free webinars with more.
18. Lab Tests Online
    Visit here for a public resource on clinical lab testing from lab professionals. You can choose from the columns on the right to find information on tests, conditions, and screenings. The blog is also updated regularly with news lab techs can use.
19. Reference Lab Tests
    This is part of the ARUP Laboratories site. It has a directory that contains complete, up-to-date test information, including methodology and reporting times, collection and transportation specifications, reference intervals, and more. You can even download the directory as PDF files.
20. Blood Tests and Interpreting Results
    Got lab test results and don’t know what to make of them? Then use this tool to search for more information. The drop-down menu has many common lab tests as well as more information on them.
21. Online Laboratory Test Guide
    Similar to the above, this site can help you interpret lab tests. It is sponsored by the University of Washington’s Department of Laboratory Medicine. Type in the name and select fields such as test name, mnemonic, and cross references to get answers.
22. Any Lab Test
    If you just need the shorthand on a lab test, click here. This lab offers tests and lists them all here, including what each test is for. You can also look up tests by type needed.
23. Lab Interpretation
    Lab Test Portal is a provider of lab services all across the country. In this guide, they contain an A though Z guide of lab tests as well as their description. Simply click on the one you want to know more about or check out the popular tests section.
24. Clinical Laboratory Management Association
    Read what the people who run the lab read with a visit here. The CLMA keeps on top of laboratory technology and share more here. In addition to news, you can find jobs, knowledge, and more.
25. American Medical Technologists
    They specialize in certifications for allied health, including medical laboratory technicians. Learn more about the benefits of a certificate with a visit here. They also have other extras for lab techs here.

If you are looking for a job with a good salary in a rewarding field, then working as a medical lab technician is probably a good fit. If you’re willing to relocate, that only increases your chances of finding the job you’re looking for. The great thing about online job sites is that you can search for jobs in any field and in any area. These 30 great jobs sites will not only help you find the job of your dreams, but they also offer valuable information and insight into the medical lab technician field.

Medical Technician Job Sites

If you are looking for niche web sites, these can help. These are web sites aimed mainly at helping medical lab technicians find work.

1. Medical Technician Jobs: Great site from Top USA Jobs offers you the opportunity to search for jobs by city and by state.
2. iHireMedTechs: Great place to start when you are looking for a position as a med lab tech. This web site is aimed specifically at helpin medical technicians find jobs.
3. Technician Salary: Includes information on careers, salaries, and links to job sites.
4. Medical Technology Jobs: Provided by Hire Medical, you can learn more about available openings, as well as get access to other useful tools.
5. AuntMinnie Career Center: This is mainly for radiology lab technicians, but it is a great resource. Find different job openings, as well as articles related to helping you improve your career.
6. RadWorking: Another site aimed at helping those looking for rad tech jobs. A great resource with different listings, resources, and helpful information.
7. Med Tech – Lab jobs: This job board offers some helpful job listings, as well as including job listings by company and title.
8. Medical Technologist: Use this web site as a starting point to look at job openings, find information on job responsibilities, and prepare for the next step in your career. A solid resource.
9. American Society for Clinical Pathology: Find career resources, make connections, and look for medical lab technician jobs.
10. How to Find a Med Tech Job: This helpful eHow article provides you with great information on looking for a job as a med tech, and provides good places to start your search.

Heath Care Job Sites

These sites includes positions for a variety of health care fields. However, they can be quite helpful, since many openings for medical lab techs are posted on health care career sites.

11. Health Career Web: Find a wide variety of job openings in the field of health care. This includes plenty of medical lab technician jobs.
12. Advance for Healthcare Careers: One of the most trusted names in health care, Advance offers a number of helpful resources, including career information and job listings.
13. Medical Jobs/Healthcare Jobs: This great resource from Nation Jobs offers you access to the latest listings for medical jobs, including lab tech positions.
14. HealthcareSource: Find jobs in various health care fields, including medical lab tech. You should be able to find what you are looking for if you use this as a starting point.
15. HealthcareJobsite: You can search thousands of jobs using this site. This includes the med lab tech job you have been looking for. A great professional resource.
16. Healthcare Jobs: This career center is all about health care professionals. This includes listings for medical lab technician jobs, so you can use this site to look for a job that works well for you.
17. Hospital Jobs Online: Use this site as a resource if you want to find a medical lab technician job in a hospital. Openings all over the country.
18. Health eCareers Network: Find a number of jobs in different areas. You should be able to find career information, and listings, for medical lab technician jobs as well.
19. Med Hunting: Start here to find different jobs, including lab jobs. A great health care career resource.
20. AllHealthcareJobs: Medical lab technicians can find job openings — right alongside openings for other health care professionals. A good place to get started in your medical career.
21. Med Travelers: You might be surprised at the demand for health care workers who can travel. Check out this site to find out more about your options.

General Job Listing Sites

Many of the general job listing sites have sections aimed at health care professions. You are likely to find listings for medical lab techs, as well as for other health care professionals. It doesn’t hurt to visit these more general sites as part of your job search.

22. CareerBuilder: There is an entire section on this prominent job listing site devoted to health care jobs. Start here to create a profile, and look for a job as a medical lab tech, and get access to hundreds of job listings.
23. Monster.com: You can use this general web site to find health care jobs. Includes medical lab technician jobs, as well as other types of medical professional jobs.
24. Indeed: This is a well-known site for a variety of professional jobs. You can find med tech jobs, along with other great job opportunities in the health care sector. A great place to get started.
25. Jobs.com: You can search for jobs by city and state, as well as job title and category. Also includes helpful hints for job hunting and resume building.
26. SimplyHired: Another great, general site, you can find a number of professional health care positions. Look for medical technician jobs and lab tech jobs to get listings from all over the country.
27. JobCircle: Easy to search by state and by city, as well as category. Get access to hundreds of health care jobs, including medical lab technician openings.
28. Mega Jobsites: Look for career opportunities as a medical lab technician around the country — and even in your area.
29. Snagajob: Use this site to find hourly jobs, including those in the health care industry, such as medical lab technician jobs.
30. Job-Hunt.org: Plenty of resources for your job search, including for med lab tech jobs.

Building your own personal reference library can be a good way to make sure you remember the basics of medical technology, as well as help you understand the more advanced concepts. Begin building your library as a med tech student, and continue using it throughout your career. These reminders are always helpful, and with the right library, you will have access to what you need quickly. Here are 17 reference books to consider as you build your med lab tech library:

1. Laboratory Test Handbook Concise: With Disease Index: Great pocket-size reference book for your convenience. You can carry it with you, and refer to it as needed. A great resource that any lab tech could benefit from. Study it anywhere, and become better acquainted with lab tests.
2. Davis’s Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications: Davis is known for its great medical guides. You can get a refresher on diagnostic testing, and even make use of the nursing implications involved. A great, complete reference guide, and one that can even be used for those who plan to become a nurse at some point. Besides, even if you don’t plan to become a nurse, understanding more of implications can make you more valuable.
3. Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques: Learn the basics of histological techniques, and keep up with the latest additions to medical technology. A helpful and interesting reference for combining theory and practice.
4. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures: Use this reference to keep track of different test, as well as proper procedures to follow. Make sure you are following lab best practices by following the tips and suggestions in this book. Plenty of good examples, and illustrations of the proper way to do things. You really can do everything by the book — when you have the book.
5. Medical Abbreviations & Eponyms: It can help any medical lab tech to understand different medical terms and abbreviations. This is a great reference book for the tech who wants to understand the medical jargon. Never be lost when listening to a conversation between other medical professionals. Make sure you are careful about the terms you learn. For the most part, though,
6. Widmann’s Clinical Interpretation of Laboratory Tests: Learn how to interpret lab test. You’ll become more effective at your job, and you will better understand how tests work. It’s a great way to ensure that you know how to interpret tests, as well as perform them. Great reference for any lab tech.
7. Henry’s Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods: Practical tips and methods that can be of benefit for any pathology laboratory. Use this reference to help you better manage your lab tests and results. Especially helpful for those with management aspirations. A book with the keys to using laboratory methods for better clinical diagnosis.
8. Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference: Just what it sounds like, this test reference can provide you with insights into diagnostic tests, as well as other lab tests. Use this great reference to make sure you are doing everything right, and that you understand what each test is meant to accomplish.
9. Clinical Laboratory Tests: Values and Implications: Complete and concise, this reference helps you quickly find tests, as they are ordered alphabetically. Clinical facts are easy to remember, and provided in attractive and easy to read tables and charts. A visually attractive reference for your med tech library.
10. The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: Learn how to use lab tests in diagnosis. Your job as a lab tech can help in diagnosis, and in the development of an appropriate therapy. This manual comes from one of the most trusted companies in the world of medical reference.
11. Anatomy, Histology, & Cell Biology: PreTest Self-Assessment and Review: While this book is often thought of as something for students, professionals can benefit from it as well. Take it out to test yourself and make sure you are still sharp. A great review reference for the lab tech.
12. Manual of Clinical Laboratory Immunology: Understand immunology from a clinical lab standpoint. This book is aimed at medical lab techs, and a great reference for anyone working in a clinical lab.
13. Clinical Hematology and Fundamentals of Hemostasis: Great reference about blood, and how to take care of it in a lab setting. Use this book to brush up on hematology in a clinical setting. Perfect for the medical lab professional.
14. Burton’s Microbiology for the Health Sciences: Many of us forget that understanding microbiology can help a med lab tech in his or her work. Understand the basics, and use your knowledge to improve your ability to run tests and perform diagnostics.
15. Microbial Biotechnology: Principles and Applications: You can learn a lot from a book like this one. Focusing on the intersection of biology and technology, this book can help you keep up with the latest techniques and information about microbes, tech and understanding lab tests. A helpful and interesting reference.
16. Medical Laboratory Technology: Pearls of Wisdom: Are you looking for some sage advice about med tech? If you want to make the most of your library, this book can help. It is meant to be a study guide for certification exams. Even if you are beyond these exams, this reference book can provide you with a great opportunity to review words of wisdom.
17. The Science of Laboratory Diagnosis: The ultimate goal is to use lab diagnosis as precise as possible. This reference can help you learn how to do things right in the lab, and can aid in diagnosis. Understanding your options, and looking for reference books that can help you better do your job, can be a great way to save money and get more accurate results.

The blogs listed below are current, which means they have been updated within the past few weeks. They also are listed in alphabetical order by blog title within each category.

Longevity and Aging

1. @ging: This blog is all about scientific findings on aging and its underlying mechanisms.
2. Biology of Aging: This blog is funded by the Ellison Medical Foundation and hosted at the MBL/WHOI Library, which aims to put knowledge and issues surrounding aging and lifespan in front of a world-wide audience ranging from school children to expert scientists.
3. Biosingularity: This blogger has coined the term, “Biosingularity,” to define a time when scientists will be able to engineer new biological systems and have complete molecular control in manipulating existing life forms.
4. CRON Diary: This blogger has been practicing calorie restriction with optimal nutrition for almost a decade. She participates in three different medical studies related to diet and calorie restriction.
5. Fight Aging! This blog focuses on the causes of aging and includes a vast number of resources for research, links to initiatives and more.
6. FuturePundit: This blog focuses on aging, biotech, brain functions, climate, energy and current and future trends.
7. Humanpl.us: Eric Tatro is a singularitarian and an enthusiast of new technologies that promise to radically transform the way humans live, work and interact with each other.
8. Longevity Science: Dr. Gavrilov researches the biodemography of human longevity along with mathematical models of aging and mortality and the genetics of aging and longevity.
9. Ouroboros: The mission of this blog is to provide commentary on developments within the field of aging as they are reported in the literature and at relevant conferences.
10. SIAI Blog: This blog is maintained by the Singularity Institute for Artifical Intelligence, which believes that humanity will “likely create a powerful AI” in the coming decades.
11. Singularity Hub: Singularity Hub is a blog and news network covering the latest in robots, genetics, longevity, artificial intelligence, aging, stem cells, and more.

Biology and Evolution

12. A Blog Around the Clock: Bora Zivkovic focuses on chronobiology (circadian rhythms and photoperiodism), with additional interests in comparative physiology, animal behavior and evolution.
13. A Very Remote Period Indeed: This blog reviews recent archaeologicl publications that have anything to do with Paleolithic archaeology, paleoanthropology, lithic technology, hunter-gatherers and archaeological theory.
14. EvolutionBlog: Dr. Rosenhouse provides his commentary on the “endless dispute between evolution and creationism” in his blog.
15. Evolving Thoughts: An associate professor at Bond University in Queensland posts thoughts on essentialism in biology to “sundry other reviews.”
16. Living the Scientific Life: This evolutionary biologist/ornithologist and freelance science and nature writer (with a sense of humor) lives in Germany and writes about birds, evolution, environmental issues and more.
17. Panda’s Thumb: While this blogger keeps a focus on the defense of science foremost, Panda’s thumb is filled with a wide range of scholarly thoughts and opinions critical of the anti-evolution movement.
18. Pharyngula: This blog reaches beyond the research area of the pharyngula stage of the zebrafish more often than zebrafish proliferate.
19. Pleiotropy: Bjørn’s research is currently on the effects of epistasis and pleiotropy on adaptation, and sympatric speciation driven by resource competition.
20. Sandwalk: This Canadian biochemist offers some entertaining reading, easy-to-understand logic and illuminating arguments.
21. Stranger Fruit: John M. Lynch, an Honors Faculty Fellow at Barrett the Honors College at Arizona State University, conducted his post-doctoral researcher in evolutionary biology.
22. The Questionable Authority: Mike Dunford studied evolution at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Now he blogs on a variety of subjects, which seem to always lead back to evolution.

Neuroscience

23. BrainBlog: Dr. Anthony Risser is a consulting neuropsychologist who blogs about news concerning human knowledge of the brain and behavior.
24. Brain Waves: Zack Lynch is author of The Neuro Revolution: How Brain Science Is Changing Our World, and he is the founder and executive director of the Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO) and co-founder of NeuroInsights, among other achievements.
25. Brain Windows: Brain Windows is a blog devoted to reporting, analyzing and interpreting the latest results in the field of brain imaging technologies, particularly at the levels of systems, circuits, single cells and below.
26. Brains Lab: Andy McKenzie is studying how the brain works on various levels. This blog chronicles some of his notes along the way.
27. Deric Bownds’ MindBlog: Bownds’ 35-year lab research contributed to understanding how vision works. Now, he focuses on studying evolution, development and function of human brains.
28. Developing Intelligence: Chris Chathm, a graduate student, focuses on developmental and computational cognitive neuroscience, comparative psychology, psychometrics, and artificial intelligence.
29. GNIF Brain Blogger: Initially an official undertaking of the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation (GNIF), this award-winning blog covers topics from multidimensional biopsychosocial perspectives.
30. Mixing Memory: This scientist’s work is in higher-order cognition, including things like long-term memory, analogy and similarity, metaphor, concepts and categories, the interconnection between language and thought, and embodied cognition.
31. Neuroanthropology: This blog is a collaborative blog created to encourage exchanges among anthropology, philosophy, social theory, and the brain sciences.
32. Neurochannels: This postdoctoral researcher at Duke University works in Miguel Nicolelis’ lab studying sensory coding in the rat whisker system. But, his blog is so much bigger.
33. On the Brain: As co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Posit Science, Michael Merzenich heads the company’s global team. His research for more than three decades is centered on brain plasticity.

Microbiology

34. Aetiology: While this blog’s focus is on epidemiology of infectious disease or general microbiology, discussion leads to a wider range of topics including general epidemiology, vaccines, medicine, public health, pseudoscience and politics.
35. Microbiology Blog: This blog is maintained by Horizon Press and keeps microbiologists updated on events and news with an eye to networking.
36. MicrobiologyBytes: This is a generic site that covers everything from Africa to virology, antibiotics to vaccines and biology to — essentially — microbiology.
37. Pharmaceutical Microbiology Blog: This blog’s intent is to remain topical, detailing news, updates to standards, compliance, book reviews and so on in relation to pharmaceutical microbiology, contamination control, cleanroms, as well as more general quality control and quality assurance issues.
38. Small things Considered: Elio Schaechter and Merry Youle present a ‘microbe blog’ that maintains a focus on the minute things in life.
39. The Evilutionary Biologist: John Dennehy is an evolutionary biologist who studies bacteriophage life history stochasticity and the population dynamics of host/pathogen interactions.
40. Viroblogy: This blogger’s main research interests are presently in making human and animal vaccine candidates in plants and insect cells: these include vaccines for mucosal Human papillomaviruses (HPV) and Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtype C.
41. Virology Blog: When the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy G. Thompson, referred to the anthrax bacillus as a virus, Dr. Racniello realized that some education was lacking in the virology department. This blog is his effort to educate readers about viruses.

Biotechnology

42. Biotech Blog: Yali Friedman, Ph.D., is founder of thinkBiotech. His book, Building Biotechnology, is used as a course text in dozens of biotechnology programs.
43. Cleantech Blog: Cleantech blog’s founder is Neal Dikeman, a partner at Jane Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based merchant bank focused on clean technology, energy & environmental technologies.
44. Frederick County Biotech Community: What started as a county-wide initiative in Maryland has turned into a global phenomena, as readers the world over tune in to catch the latest bioscience updates from scientists in Frederick County.
45. Holman’s Biotech IP Blog: Chris Holmans’ primary research interests lie in biotechnology and intellectual property, so this blog provides analysis and commentary on recent developments relevant to this area of the law.
46. ScienceRoll: Bertalan Meskó, MD launched the first university credit course that focuses on Web 2.0 and medicine for medical students.
47. The Cross-Border Biotech Blog: Former scientists, attorneys and other contributors from the U.S. and Canada focus on biotech news and new biotech companies.
48. Todd W. Harris, PhD: Dr. Harris is a freelance consultant who solves data management, analysis and visualization problems in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and financial sectors.

All-Around Biological News and Research

49. AIBS Executive Director’s Blog: This blog sums up American Institute of Biological Sciences activities, straight from the executive director’s desk.
50. The Biology Blog: Created in 2009 to offer a generic outpouring of biological news to the general public, this blog covers the gamut from “AntiScience” to Zoology and also offers Web tools for researchers.

The following list is categorized, the links are filed alphabetically within those categories, and each link leads to download pages from a variety of resources. These tools can lighten you bag, save time and provide essential geek essence.

Android Tools

1. Save MMS: Save photos, audio and video from your MMS text messages directly to your memotry card.
2. WiFi OnOff: This free app allows you to enable or disable your WiFi with one click. Uses only a single home screen cell space.
3. WiSyncPlus: This app provides ultimate control over synchronization and power savings for your Android phone. Control and schedule all WIFI and cellular data access and limit Google’s core services to save battery life.

Class/Office Tools

4. Documents to Go 2.0: Use this free app to view and use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe PDF files and to create, view, edit, save and send attachments while maintaining 100 percent of the original file format.
5. Droid Scan: For less than a cup of coffee, you can turn your mobile device into a portable document scanner. Droid Scan also uses perspective correction to help you take a photo of a whiteboard from any angle. After you shoot the whiteboard (figuratively), share your shot via email, Picassa or SMS.
6. iReader: This app is the most full-featured ebook reader for Android. Use it to read books and PDF files on your phone.
7. Speaking Pad: Why settle for a regular notepad when you can have one that speaks while you type? Not great a lecture, however.
8. StudyDroid: This free app allows you to create unlimited packs of flash cards on your phone. Simply create a pack, add a card, fill out the front and back, and keeping adding cards as you need them. Mark a card as “known” and StudyDroid will keep track of your knowledge by displaying a percentage of known vs. unknown. Great tool to study for tests, certifications and licenses.
9. Voice Recorder: This free app can save trees. Use it to record lectures, meetings and more and save the audio file and email it to yourself. You also can enable background recording so you can record AND take notes, but be aware that some users have complaints about sound quality with the background action.

Reference Tools

10. ColorDict: This free dictionary app gets constant rave reviews across the Web as the best dictionary app on Android. The download is the only gripe…but it’s easy when you realize you need to install the software first, then download the data that fills the dictionary. You also can gain access to plugins, such as a thesaurus.
11. Elements: A periodic table of the elements is a handy app for your science courses. Just click on an element to look up its melting point, appearance, atomic radius and more.
12. HandyCalc: The best, free scientific calculator around.
13. SciencePal: If you’re willing to part with a dollar, SciencePal offers elements as well as constants, polyatomic ions, solar system and nuclides in one easy-to-use app.
14. Taber’s Medical Dictionary: An essential for medical students or clinicians, this download contains over 60,000 entries, 9,000 new and revised terms, 1,000 full-color illustrations and 30,000 audio pronunciations. You can add contents to your favorites for quick retrieval, too.

Entertainment

15. Listen: Google Labs provides podcast search, subscribe, download and stream to your Android phone. You also can create a personalized audio-magazine filled with free shows and news stories while you listen (English only).
16. Mother TED: If you’re addicted to TED, this app allows you to watch the latest TED videos based upon themes, talks and tags.

Socialize

17. Facebook: Stay connected, share status updates and do whatever you do on Facebook with this app.
18. Google Buzz: Gain instant access to the mobile version of Google Buzz with this free app.
19. Twidgit Lite: Stay updated with your Twitter feed with the ability to view the last twenty tweets, including reply and retweet functions.
20. wpToGo: Blog away to multiple WordPress accounts using text, images, tags and categories. You also can view comments and post previews on the go.

Outside the Gates

21. Cardar: Free up some gray matter with this app…you don’t need to remember where you’ve parked the car, because you can find it later with this app. Also includes driving directions from Google Maps.
22. Ghost Radar: This portable app from Spud*Pickles is designed to detect paranormal activity by analyzing nearby energies; however, it does not detect EMF nor gravity. Geek factor is increased by the ability for the paranormal to speak, but you need to download the Eyes-Free Project’s Text-to-Speech extension.
23. iMap Weather: If you live in a lab, when do you have time to look outside? This app will inform you about the weather through high-quality radar images, lightning strike information and severe weather notifications even when your phone is off.
24. Metal Detector: This free app turns your phone into a metal detector (which is a great tool if you constantly lose your car keys). Great device, because it doesn’t pick up on aluminum.
25. Where: Never get lost, find the closest coffee shop and stay on top of news with this app, which includes businesses, weather, traffic and headlines. Get it all in one app with Where.

Doctors, surgeons, specialists, nurses and students all can gain valuable connections and invaluable knowledge by joining one of the twenty-five social networking sites for healthcare and medical professionals listed below. The sites have been categorized and listed alphabetically within each category. This method shows readers that we do not favor one networking site over another.

Physicians

1. Doc2Doc: This site contains a free online doctors community that holds a range of tools for doctors to network with other doctors on a professional and social level. Create a forum, build your own community within this community based upon your own interests or workplace and find and connect with new or old colleagues around the world. This network is powered by the BMJ Group.
2. DocCheck Faces: This private social network site operates on the premise that “in every white coat you’ll find a human being.” This network is free to use and exclusive for medical professionals (meaning, doctors only). Register, build a profile and find contacts or invite colleagues. This site is a full subsidiary company of the DocCheck AG.
3. DoctorNetworking: Discuss medical topics, ask and answer medical questions, post and find medical jobs and network in privacy with this physicians-only site. DoctorNetworking is able to offer physicians free membership, free of pharmaceutical promotion and free from the fear that their personal information will be sold.
4. DoctorsHangout: This is a personal and professional networking site geared toward doctors and med students worldwide. Doctors can exchange clinical experiences, review their cases and share clinical knowledge in privacy in a site that holds features such as reviews, customized profile page, photo and video uploads and more.
5. Healtheva: This network is geared toward physicians, researchers, residents, interns, and medical students. Once registered, you can join a private community interested in basic science research, clinical research, paper collaboration, and startup and commercialization opportunities.
6. Ozmosis: This is the network where “good doctors go to become great doctors.” Register to build a network or to learn from peers in ask and answer portals, a section for clinical cases and from the journal club, where professionals discuss journal articles and more.
7. Relaxdoc: This site offers a free online resource for physicians, created by physicians. Exchange views about personal and professional issues, discuss cases, drugs or course treatments, share ideas for management and more along with access to a full Medline database, medical journals, professional resources and educational exclusives.
8. Sermo: Sermo claims to be the largest online physician community in the U.S., with over 115,000 community members. This is where physicians come to collaborate on difficult cases and to exchange observations about drugs, devices and clinical issues.
9. Student Doctor Network: No matter your specialty, this site can help you focus on your major or on networking with other students in your field. Enjoy forums, blogs, wikis and a bookstore that can help you ace your med studies. Med students also can use some doctor networking sites listed here.
10. Tiromed: This is a free networking resource portal for physicians and med students to use for networking, information sharing and building community. This site was founded by a group of practicing physicians.

Specialities

11. BioCrowd: If you are a student, scientist, business person or other healthcare professional with a passion for bioscience, you may want to join this network to build relationships, share ideas, find jobs and identify new career opportunities.
12. DermRounds: This networking site was created by dermatologists for dermatologists, residents, fellows, other physicians, health professionals, industry leaders and anyone else who is connected with the field of dermatology.
13. OBGYN.net: Join this group to share knowledge and gain information form over one million pages filled with educational content, discussion forums, videos, educational tutorials and images. The goal of this network is to continuously improve services in the field of women’s healthcare.
14. Present Diabetes: Built by Present eLearning systems, this networking site provides researchers and caregivers with a collaborative community with the singular goal of fighting the diabetes epidemic.
15. Present Podiatry: This site also is managed by Present eLearning systems, and it focuses on community built around health care professionals who focus on foot care. Gain access to cutting edge CME lectures, focus groups, blogs, instant messaging, chat and other forms of professional networking at this networking site.
16. SurgyTec: This community offers surgeons a place to share case reports, receive second opinions, learn about events and news and connect with other surgeons. SurgyTec is based in The Netherlands, but operates globally with a large community of the best medical practitioners and academic peers.
17. Syndicom SpineConnect: With a growing case knowledgebase of over 1300 cases and 5000 reviews, SpineConnect is the place where spine surgeons look for insights into complicated cases, information on new technologies, and as a venue for conducting case-based research.
18. Within3: This site offers a venue for clinicians, physicians, nurses and more to create environments for collaboration, clinical trials and professional networks.

Nurses

19. MyNurseBook: This networking site for nurses focuses on the global nurse shortage and solutions to this crises. This site looks as though it is fairly new, so get in on the ground floor.
20. Nurse Connect: Find friends and former nursing colleagues, network your way into a new nursing job, rate and review hospitals and more with privacy at this nurses’ networking site. NurseConnect is owned and operated by AMN Healthcare, Inc.
21. Nurse.com: Registered users have full access to a site filled with discussions, polls, content and other features. This iste is sponsored by Gannett Healthcare Group, publisher of many nurse publications.
22. NurseLinkUP: Nurses can use this site to find jobs, to create a detailed profile and to connect to other nurses. NurseLinkUP also maintains a Facebook page, so users can connect in two places. You must be registered to view all content.
23. NurseTogether: This site is more than a network site, as it offers advice, education, forums, global nursing focuses, a store and more. Nurses, nursing students and those considering a career in nursing can come together, communicate and connect on the issues that matter to them at this site.
24. NurseZone: This online community is dedicated to providing nurses with professional and personal development information and opportunities. Users can find a wealth of helpful content and engage in forums, blogs and with sharing personal stories and experiences.
25. Student Nurse Network: This is a new Ning social networking site that was built by nursing students for other nursing students. Create a page, engage in forums, share photos and more once you’ve registered.

Although most lab tech jobs continue to be in hospitals, the need for technicians who can specialize in fields such as clinical biochemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, immunology, immunohematology (blood bank), histopathology, cytopathology, genetics, cytogenetics and IVF labs may continue to grow as well.

The following list of twenty-five excellent Web tools for lab technicians includes a sampling of online tools that cannot possibly cover all specialties; therefore, this is a general list divided into categories that include policy information, educational resources, organizations and more that are free to use and that can help boost your lab technician career. Each link is listed in alphabetical order within the categories to show readers that we do not favor one resource over another.

Educational Resources

1. Amazing Atlas of Antibody Anatomy: Search through software, images and data for academic research, teaching and learning.
2. Blood, The Vital Connection: This is an American Society of Hematology (ASH) site that offers basic education to patients, providers and students. Professionals can tune into Bloodline, a reference site that contains links to important hematology sites and resources.
3. Center for Phlebotomy Education: Although many courses and videos are not free, this site offers a newsletter, school directories, links and a “Needle Know-How” article on specimen collection at no charge.
4. CDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a government site that provides resources for the public as well as for scientists who work in all fields connected with laboratory technician careers.
5. DNA Initiative: This government initiative provides funding, training and assistance to ensure that forensic DNA reaches its full potential to solve crimes, protect the innocent and identify missing persons. The focus at this site is on training – including online courses – and tools, including FBI support, required for the job.
6. Free Online DNA Training: NFSTC (National Forensic Science Technology Center) offers a variety of DNA training programs online, made possible by National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Department of Justice grants.
7. Office of Biological & Environmental Research: This U.S. Department of Energy site offers research materials to anyone interested in genomic research, structural biology and other biological systems.
8. Systematic Mycology and Microbiology Laboratory: This site is under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture. Research featured on this site focuses on the systematics of fungi as biological control agents and plant pathogens.
9. The Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education: The Mercer School of Medicine and the University of Utah’s Eccles Health Sciences Library provide free online reference tools and images that pertain to pathology, including exams and tutorials.

Database Search and Analytic Tools

NOTE: Hundreds of database search and analytic tools exist to use on the Internet. The following list contains just a handful of those various tools. You can find more tools listed at biophilessurf:

10. BiBiServ: The Bielefeld University’s Bioinformatics Server offers a variety of tools for bioinformatics searches, analytics and phylogeny.
11. HaptenDB: This database includes haptens in pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, drugs, vitamins, steroids, hormones, toxins, dyes, explosives, etc
12. NCBI Structure: the National Center for Biotechnology Information provides a vast array of resources for the scientific community to conduct searches, to analyze and to construct biomedical projects. You also can gain access to their advanced Entrez tools.
13. V Base: V BASE is a comprehensive directory of all human germline variable region sequences compiled from over a thousand published sequences, including those in the current releases of the Genbank and EMBL data libraries.

Collaboration

14. Forensic Hub: The Forensic Training Network provides this forum where forensic professionals and students can join discussions, post useful resources, job opportunities and events. Discussions can be made private or public.
15. Mycology.Net Forum: This discussion forum is accessible only online, and includes general information, jobs, systematics and support categories.
16. Scientist Solutions: You can find a wide variety of discussions at this site, from DNA to cell and tissue culture, and from analytical chemistry to protein detection.

Policy

17. American Society for Microbiology: Learn more about policy issues ranging from biosecurity to water safety, public health and esport controls at this page geared toward microbiology lab techs and scientists. You also can explore the ASM site while you’re at that link through the tabs at the top of the page.
18. CIDRAP: The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is a global leader in addressing public health preparedness and emerging infectious disease response on topics such as bioterrorism, biosecurity, food safety and more.
19. CLIA: Regulated and implemented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulate all laboratory testing, except research, performed on humans throughout the U.S. Learn more about these regulations through this link.
20. DNA Resource: This site contains domestic and global DNA policy developments along with a monthly report and archives.

General Organizations

21. ASCLS: The Society for American Clinical Laboratory Science provides a hub for laboratory scientists and is an information base for awards, scholarships, events, continuing education sources and more.
22. ASCP: The American Society for Clinical Pathology welcomes laboratory professionals and students to their hundreds of workshops, symposia, teleconferences, e-courses, and self-study programs annually.
23. COLA: This is a physician-directed organization whose purpose is to promote excellence in laboratory medicine and patient care through a program of voluntary education, consultation, and accreditation.
24. NCA: The National Credentialing Agency for laboratory personnel is a voluntary, nonprofit, non-governmental organization that conducts certification of medical laboratory personnel. They also sponsor various activities to help promote professional development in the medical laboratory profession.
25. NAACLS: The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences in an international agency for approval and accreditation of educations programs in the clinical laboratory sciences. Use this site to learn about programs and scholarships or, as a professional, volunteer or join a committee.

General Medical Research

Here are some general blogs that cover medical research and information.

1. Medical Research News Blog: This blog from MedicineWorld provides interesting new research and breakthroughs.
2. FasterCures: Looks at different issues in health care, and looks at the field of medical research and works toward reform.
3. The Health Care Blog: Considers different questions related to the medical field, and shares the latest research and procedures.
4. Medical News Base: Get the latest in medical technology and research.
5. The Lancet Global Health Network: A great blog that pulls medical research and news from different journals and papers from around the world.
6. Karen Grepin’s Global Health Blog: A blog focusing on research and the results of medical research around the world.
7. South Carolina Rural Health Research Center: This blog looks at medical research, especially as it relates to health issues in rural areas.
8. Institute for Women’s Health Research: Northwestern put together this blog to share medical research related to women’s health.
9. PharmaGossip: Get the latest news and medical research related to drug development and effects.
10. Clinical Cases and Images: This blog is devoted to showing clinical cases and also the results of research as case studies progress.
11. Animal Medical Center blog: Even pets need someone to find ways to keep them happy. This medical research blog focuses on animal health.

Public Health Blogs

Often, blogs with a public health focus do great reporting on medical research. And, their posts provide helpful and applicable information for those reading the research.

12. Wall Street Journal Health Blog: This blog reports on the latest medical research and how it relates to ordinary folks.
13. Covering Health: A blog focuses on medical research and how it is covered by journalists.
14. Effect Measure: Results of different medical research, and how they relate to public health.
15. Global Health Policy: This blog provides insight into different health happenings around the world, and reports on research findings.
16. Healthcare Technology News: Get the latest in medical technology and the research that is making it possible.
17. Gooznews: Intelligent analysis of medical research and public health policy.
18. Dr. Buttery’s Public Health Blog: A great resource for those who are interested in the results of public-health based research. Results of medical research and interpretation of data.
19. Health Care Industry Buzz: Find out what’s going on in the health care industry, what research is being performed, and how it affects the public.
20. Conflict Health: Health issues, news and research on the areas of the world affected by war.
21. Health Alerts: This blog from Yeshiva University provides alerts related to health and medical emergencies.

Medical Research on Specific Conditions

These are blogs devoted to what’s happening with regard to various conditions. If you are looking for specific research, these blogs are good places to go.

22. Gynecological Cancer Research Network: This blog focuses on medical research related to gynecological cancers.
23. CureSearch: This blog is devoted to sharing the latest medical research related to childhood cancers.
24. ALS Spread the Word: Devoted to Lou Gehrig’s Disease and sharing the latest breakthroughs related to finding ways to treat the condition.
25. Stem Cell Therapy for Heart Disease: This blog focuses on the medical research involved in using stem cells to treat heart disease.
26. Heart Disease and Stroke: You’re the Cure: This blog looks at attempts to help heart disease and stroke victims, as well as looking at medical research and advancements.
27. Adult Stem Cell Research: This blog looks at advancements made through the use of adult stem cells.
28. Diabetes Daily: Different blogs from those with diabetes. Sharing research and the latest medical technology to help those who suffer from diabetes.
29. Celiac Princess: Get information on the latest treatments and research for Celiac disease, and learn about different foods that you can prepare to help you deal with the condition.
30. Modeling Parkinson’s Disease: This blog aims at modeling Parkinson’s and providing research about this degenerative condition.
31. At Risk for Huntington’s Disease: IF you are looking for medical research and news on Huntington’s Disease, this blog is an excellent place to go.

Medical Ethics Blogs

These blogs deal with the ethics of medical research and ethics in the health care profession in general. These are great places to go if you are looking for more information on how medical research is conducted.

32. Research Ethics Blog: Looks at the ethical implications of medical research, especially human subject medical research.
33. Sufficient Scruples: Learn about medical ethics and understand how the health care profession should function.
34. Medical Ethics Blog: Takes a look at the ethics behind medical practice and research.
35. FDA Law Blog: Get the latest FDA medical research results and learn about legal issues.
36. Lost in Translation: Medical research, commentary and discussions of medical ethics.
37. Drugwonks: Discusses the latest pharmaceutical medical research in context of public policy and ethics.
38. Adventures in Ethics and Science: A look at scientific breakthroughs in the medical field, as well as their ethical implications.
39. Biopolitical Times: Latest health research and alerts, along with a dose of ethics and public policy.
40. BrainEthics: Looks at the latest medical research with regard to the human brain, and discusses it in ethical terms.

Medical Professional Blogs

Some of the best information on medical research comes from those working in medical professions. Here are some great blogs that share health issues and information.

41. Dr. Scherger: This blog on Revolution Health offers information on different medical conditions and treatments.
42. BrainBlog: Blog about the brain and the latest research related to understanding it.
43. Family Medicine Notes: Get news and information, as well as research, on the latest in medicne.
44. Wachter’s World: Learn about what’s going on in today’s health industry, from practices to policy to research.
45. Super Dok: Get observations, medical news and information from this doctor and professor in the Philippines.
46. Dr. Geoff’s Med Blog: Information on the latest treatments and health issues from a former emergency room doctor.
47. Mothers in Medicine: This is a multi-author blog that brings medical news, information and research to readers — from the perspective of mothers in the medical industry.
48. Mind Hacks: This blog focuses on neuro science and the breakthroughs and research in that field.
49. Reflections in a Head Mirror: This blog comes from the Medical College of Wisconsin and follows the experiences of a doctor, and shares his insights on treatment options.
50. Stress Blog: The Mayo Clinic offers a look at stress reduction and research related to how stress relief can help other conditions.