Step into the world of clinical labs with a podcast that delves deep into both the science and the strategy. From groundbreaking diagnostic and molecular testin...
Alpha-Synuclein: Adding Precision to Neurodegenerative Testing
In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, CLP’s Director of Business Intelligence, Chris Wolski, discusses the how and why of making precise clinical diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases with Russ Lebovitz, MD, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Amprion. Among the topics they discuss:The critical importance of making accurate diagnoses of neurodegenerative diseasesWhy alpha-synuclein is an accurate biomarker for a number of degenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’sHow adding neurodegenerative testing to the routine diagnostic menu would benefit patients and their caregiversWhy we’re entering a neurological healthcare “golden age”
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C Diff: How Awareness Improves Diagnostics and Treatments
In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, CLP Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski engages in a wide-ranging discussion with Peggy Lillis Foundation CEO and founder Christian Lillis about the organization’s efforts to raise awareness of C diff. Among the topics they discuss: Why C diff is difficult to diagnoseHow Peggy Lillis is engaging with the public, scientific community, and legislators to improve understanding, diagnostics, and treatment of this increasingly common diseaseThe parallels of these awareness efforts with other public health education effortsHow laboratorians can help their organizations develop workflows to avoid under- and over-testing for C diff.
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HPV Self-Sampling Is Being Put into Practice in Texas
In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, BD’s VP of Global Medical Affairs for Diagnostic Solutions, makes a return visit to the studio for a conversation with CLP’s director of business intelligence, Chris Wolski, about BD and MD Anderson’s collaboration on HPV sample self-collection study. Among the topics they cover:How self-collection aids in the fight against cervical cancerThe importance of reaching underserved communitiesHow MD Anderson’s program is shining a light on the need for sampling options in the U.S. and across the worldThe business benefits self-collection brings to labsThe impact self-collection will have in the near- and long-term
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Will HPV Self-Collection Help Prevent Cervical Cancer?
In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski interviews Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, a board-certified gynecologist and vice president of Global Medical Affairs for Diagnostic Solutions at BD, what HPV sample self-collection means for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of HPV and cervical cancer. Among the topics they cover in this wide-ranging interview:How HPV sample self-collection will improve testing and treatment access.The importance of sample integrity.The larger public health implications of making HPV and cervical cancer screening routine and accessible.The findings of a recent UN General Assembly meeting about HPV diagnosis and treatment.What it’s going to take to make cervical cancer a thing of the past.
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How Blood-Based Biofluid Testing Is Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnostics
In this edition of Clinical Lab Chat, Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski discusses with Courtney Noah, PhD, VP of Scientific Affairs at BioIVT, how blood-based biofluid testing is poised to revolutionize cancer diagnostics.Among the topics they dig into are:The benefits of blood-based biofluid testing over traditional, more invasive methods.How biofluid testing saves money and improves access for patients.How labs can add blood-based biofluid testing onto their diagnostic menus.The importance of proper sample collection.The renaissance in the use of blood-based biomarkers in diagnostic testing.
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