Lab Medicine Rounds

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro  01:00 What exactly do you mean when you say, diversity in blood supply, and why does that matter? 02:15 Are you saying that there might be differences in blood among different ethnic groups?  02:50 If we only issued O- blood to everyone, would we still need diversity in blood supply? 04:25 You mentioned a hemolytic reaction, so if I have a friend or family member g...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro  00:31 Introduction of Matt Binnicker, Ph. D. 01:07 Can you talk about why it’s so important for people to discuss chlamydia and gonorrhea and why healthcare providers and the general public today need to have a good understanding of the causes of these STDs?  02:32 So we just spoke to Dr. Rizza about how over the last five years, STDs have risen each year consecuti...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro  01:08 Introduction of Stacey Rizza, M.D. 01:50 What is the natural course of HIV if left untreated, and what effects would it have on the body?  03:41 So given those numbers then, who should be tested for HIV? 04:32 How should HIV be treated? 05:29 Do people living with HIV then when they are on therapy need any additional, special kind of care? 06:44 So if someone...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro  01:25 What is proficiency testing? 04:10 Proficiency testing insures my lab is actually getting the accurate results?  05:26 What is proficiency testing referral and why is it important for laboratory medical directors, administrators, supervisors and staff to be aware of PT referral rules?  07:54 Why would laboratories refer proficiency testing to another external...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:41 What do we know so far about the novel coronavirus?  02:35 How does this novel coronavirus stack up to influenza? 04:35 Is there still value in getting your flu shot now (this year) if you haven’t gotten it yet? 05:08 Where should people go to get the latest and best information related to the novel coronavirus? 06:36 What should the health care provider be lo...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:42 When is a genetic test useful? 02:15 What situations would genetic testing not be helpful for? 03:15 Since pharmacogenomic testing isn’t useful for every drug, how do we know when it is useful?  05:15 I’ve seen commercials for genetic testing. Can you talk about these?   05:55 So, you’re saying that a private citizen could get some genetic testing performed?  ...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:00 How is influenza different from other respiratory infections, such as the common cold? 02:02 Why is influenza such a big deal? Many people think about influenza for different reasons, but how can we hit this home for the everyday person? 04:43 Can we unpack the idea of getting vaccinations, specifically getting vaccinations every year? 06:36 Can you address so...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:30 Introduction of Robin Patel, M.D. the Division Chair of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic  00:42 What is the 16S Ribosomal RNA gene? 1:28  How is it detected and sequenced in clinical microbiology? 2:33 What does this mean for physicians and their patients now that this is something that can be done in the microbiology lab? 4:23 How has the testing for this...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:58 What is clinical decision support? How does that fit in to patient blood management? 02:37 Can you tell us how clinical decision support is similar to education and how it is a little different than straight forward education? 04:53 How do you make clinical decision support successful?  07:11 Can you share how the collaboration between you and IT has gone? How...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:37 Introduction of Joaquin Garcia, Vice Chair of Laboratories in the Division of Anatomic Pathology and Medical Director of the Histology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. 00:57 Can you give us a little background as to how you came in to this world of anatomic pathology and also where did this interest of salivary gland tumors come from? 02:09 What are the things that...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:34 Introduction of William Morice, II, M.D., Ph. D., the Chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic  00:48 When did you first become interested in leadership? 2:15 What surprised you most once you took on a leadership role? 5:32 What advice do you have for the learners (residents, fellows) who may be interested in leadership? What...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:39 Introduction of Bobbi Pritt, M.D.  00:56 What are ticks? 1:42 What diseases can be transmitted by ticks? 2:03 Background on ticks 2:46 What should we be suspicious of for the diseases ticks carry? (Location) 4:03 When should I be really concerned about tick borne disease? (Timing) 4:56 Laboratory Testing  6:15 Links to Resources (Algorithm & CDC website):...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:32 Introduction of Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph. D.   00:49 How did you decide to go into Molecular Genetic Pathology? 2:33 What do you do all day (as a pathologist)? 4:25 Can you take one test and talk us through how you look at a case? 7:32 What’s your favorite part about being a pathologist? 8:28 What’s the worst aspect? 9:18 Is it true that a lot of the tests that are...

Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:48 Introduction of Elitza Theel, Ph. D.   1:03 What is the deadliest creature in the world? 2:30 How many types of mosquitoes are there? 3:50 Why do mosquitoes bite us? 4:54 What types of infections do they cause? 6:33 What advice do you give students and learners regarding this topic?  7:37 How does somebody make the diagnosis? 7:54 How can you use lab testing t...

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