• The Scientific Divisions story | Episode 29
    Nov 25 2024

    In January 2025, the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) will be reorganizing its Divisions. In anticipation of this change, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer to discuss how ADLM’s Divisions advance clinical laboratory testing and patient care, how members can join them, and how the new Division structure will better align with both the current and future practice of laboratory medicine.

    With special guest:

    Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

    Hosted by:

    Dr. Anthony Killeen

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    12 mins
  • All hands on deck: Diabetes screening in the dental setting | Episode 28
    Nov 13 2024

    Noncommunicable diseases increase in prevalence as the population ages. They are the leading cause of mortality and healthcare expenditure globally. Diabetes, a major type of noncommunicable disease, currently affects 10.5% of adults globally, with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition. In this episode of Laborastories, hosted by Dr. Ian Lentnek from Siemens Healthineers, Dr. Zehra Yonel, an academic clinical lecturer at University of Birmingham in the U.K., will share her insights and latest research on how allied healthcare professionals like dentists can help address this public health concern through early screening. This is a paid advertisement for Laborastories’ listeners brought to you by Siemens Healthineers. The views expressed do not necessarily represent ADLM’s views, and their inclusion in this podcast is not an endorsement by Laborastories or ADLM.

    For more information, please visit: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/diabetes

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    With special guest:

    Zehra Yonel (she/her), BDS, MFDS (RCS Edin.) (RCS Eng.), PGCert, FHEA, MPH (Hons.), PhD

    Hosted by:

    Ian Lentnek, MD Medical director, point-of-care, Medical Affairs, Siemens Healthineers

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    18 mins
  • The story of the fight for laboratory developed tests | Episode 27
    Oct 30 2024

    The Food and Drug Administration’s final laboratory developed tests rule will have dire consequences for vulnerable patient populations such as newborns. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Dennis Dietzen to discuss the nitty gritty details of why the rule will impede patient care — and what the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is doing to get it repealed.

    With special guest:

    Dr. Dennis Dietzen

    Hosted by:

    Dr. Anthony Killeen

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    22 mins
  • The lipid testing guidance story | Episode 26
    Sep 27 2024

    Lipid testing is integral to diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease, but approaches to lipid testing vary widely around the globe, which can lead to patients not getting the care they need. In this episode, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen talks with Dr. Leslie Donato about the Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s new guidance on the subject, and the best practices it lays out for these essential tests.

    With special guest:

    Dr. Leslie Donato

    Hosted by:

    Dr. Anthony Killeen

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    16 mins
  • The story of furthering ADLM’s mission | Episode 25
    Aug 28 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Anthony Killeen, the incoming 2024-2025 president of the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC). They reflect on Dr. Peck Palmer's achievements during her presidential year and explore Dr. Killeen’s goals as he prepares to lead the organization under its new strategic plan.

    With special guest:

    Dr. Anthony Killeen

    Hosted by:

    Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

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    15 mins
  • The ADLM 2024 story | Episode 24
    Jul 10 2024

    In 2023, we said goodbye to the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting, and this year, we say hello to the first ADLM Annual Meeting. With ADLM 2024 right around the corner, Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer sits down with Dr. Mark Marzinke, chair of this year’s Annual Meeting Organizing Committee, to chat about the meeting’s most exciting highlights, and how they reflect the full tapestry of laboratory medicine and all its subdisciplines.

    With special guest:

    Dr. Mark Marzinke

    Hosted by:

    Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

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    17 mins
  • The story of the FDA’s final laboratory developed tests rule | Episode 23
    Jun 26 2024

    Now that the Food and Drug Administration has dropped its final rule on laboratory developed tests, Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer sits down with Dr. Dennis Dietzen for an in-depth discussion on it. How could the rule harm vulnerable patients like infants? Why are the rule’s exemptions not all they’re cracked up to be? And what can labs do to mitigate the rule’s negative impact? Tune in to find out.

    With special guest:

    Dr. Dennis Dietzen

    Hosted by:

    Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

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    23 mins
  • Partnering for sustainability | Episode 22
    Jun 5 2024

    The importance of sustainability has never been greater than it is today. Tune in to this episode of Laborastories, hosted by Guilherme Marques from Siemens Healthineers, for a thought-provoking discussion with experts Lisa Cratty and Paul Moss. Listen as they delve into innovative strategies, evolving challenges, and imperatives for improved sustainability in the lab. This is a paid advertisement for Laboratories’ listeners brought to you by Siemens Healthineers. The views expressed do not necessarily represent ADLM’s views, and their inclusion in this podcast is not an endorsement by Laborastories or ADLM.

    With special guests:

    Lisa Cratty and Paul Moss

    Hosted by:

    Guilherme Marques from Siemens Healthineers

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    23 mins