Science and industrialization share a deep historical and intellectual connection. In many ways, they are a pair of “ways of seeing” that emerged and coevolved between the 17th and 19th century. The laws of thermodynamics and steam power co-developed, the discovery, explanation, and control of electromagnetism was the prime driver of how factories came to… Continue reading A Factory or a Forest?
Tag: Biomarkers
Riskology
Risk-management is a foundational competency of not only the emergency physician, but the department (ED) as a whole (future essay). Utilizing a suite of tools and processes, the department aims to identify and stratify - often surreptitious - risk in an environment that is time, attention, and informationally constrained. It is tasked to rule-in/rule-out high-morbidity… Continue reading Riskology
In the Blood
AI Generated (input: 'blood tests') Biomarkers have been used for centuries as indicators of human health or for the diagnosis of pathological conditions. The term is incredible diverse and inclusive but most commonly refer to blood tests. Biomarkers have become essential tools in clinical medicine and brimming with potential. By one analysis, the global biomarker… Continue reading In the Blood
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