Interviews & Features

Exploring the latest trends, insights, and expert perspectives in medical technology.

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National Phlebotomists Recognition Week: An Expert’s Advocacy Guide

Phlebotomists are essential members of the healthcare ecosystem. Their skill and expertise are necessary to perform venipunctures and other laboratory test sample collections. Thanks to their hard work, physicians have the test results they need to help to diagnose patients based on blood work.

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Useful Mobile Apps for Medical Technologists

During the popularization of apps, computer scientists and medical professionals recognized the opportunity to utilize this format to benefit the healthcare industry. So they joined forces to apply the format to innovate patient treatment.

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Five Developments to Watch in Medical Lab Science (2026)

Medical lab science is a field in which technology plays a significant role. In fact, while there are literally hundreds of fascinating new advancements in laboratory science that could revolutionize medicine, there are a handful of exemplary others that have garnered considerable interest. This may be due, in part, to their business, consumer, or political applications.

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10 Scholarships for Anesthesiology Students (2026)

Are you considering a career in anesthesiology but want to be sure that you can pay for school? Luckily there are a number of anesthesiologist scholarships available for medical students, nurses, and anesthesia assistants.

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Dental Assistant Scholarships (2026)

To aid students in their quest to reduce or eliminate the financial burden of education expenses, here’s a list of ten scholarships supporting dental assisting students.

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Hottest Medical Technology Careers for Introverts (2026)

In 2021, there are four relatively high-paying and high-growth medtech careers that may be ideal for introverts: medical and clinical laboratory technology, medical equipment repair, cytotechnology, and pathologist assistance. Each profession includes a discussion of job responsibilities, typical education required, credentialing, expected growth in job openings, and salary prospects.

50 Medical Science & Technology Scholarships (2026)

Healthcare is a rapidly growing field and the need for skilled, compassionate professionals is expected to accelerate in the next decade. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for healthcare and related technical jobs is expected to grow 13 percent between 2021 and 2031.

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An Expert’s Guide: What to Know Before Starting a Career in Cytology

Cytologists are often referred to as cell detectives as they spend countless hours peering into microscopes, looking for the smallest differences in cells. This exciting and obscure career is where detail-oriented and curious allied health professionals can excel.

Medical lab technologist, seen from between shelves of beakers and vials

Ask an Expert: Top 10 Things to Know Before Starting a Career in Histotechnology

Histology, which is the science of cell structure, isn’t at the front of most people’s thoughts. Histotechnology, which focuses on detecting tissue abnormalities and aiding in the diagnosis of disease, is even further removed from the mainstream conversation. Job data from the BLS suggests the field of histotechnology will grow at over double the national rate, pay over the average salary, and continue to offer entry-level jobs that sometimes require only an associate’s degree.

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National Medical Assistants Recognition Week: An Expert’s Advocacy Guide

Of all the allied health professions, perhaps none is as versatile as the medical assistant. Cross-trained to perform both administrative and clinical duties, medical assistants work alongside physicians and other health professionals, most often in outpatient or ambulatory settings.