Best Association Of Laboratory Medicine Podcasts (2025)

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Modern Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Formulas Outperform Direct Methods in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia and Low Levels of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol 10:52

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Jeffrey W Meeusen, Xin Yi, Steven W Cotten, Jacob B Nielsen, Leslie J Donato, Patricia M Jones, Alagar R Muthukumar, Rafael Zubirán, Alan T Remaley, Jing Cao, Modern Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Formulas Outperform Direct Methods in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia and Low Levels of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Clinical Chemistry, …

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The Indomitable Dr. Howard Krauss | Guest Podcast 53:29

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The Indomitable Dr. Howard Krauss Guest podcast: Out of the Blindspot with Dr. Ore-ofe Adesina Originally aired in 2 parts March 10 & April 21, 2025 Dr. Howard Krauss is a pioneering surgical Neuro-ophthalmologist specializing in minimally invasive orbital and oculoplastic surgery and adult strabismus. A leader in ophthalmology and medicine, he has…

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The story of DCLS professionals | Episode 41 18:10

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The Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) is a fairly new degree that uniquely equips its graduates to meet certain key challenges in patient care. Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Kacy Peterson, director of laboratory optimization and clinical integration at the Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, explore the …

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How to Identify and Treat Thyroid Nodules with Vivian Wu, MD 2:36

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Thyroid nodules are growths on your thyroid. They are usually benign (not cancer). They may become overactive and make too much of the thyroid hormone. All types of hyperthyroidism are due to an overproduction of thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) causes your thyroid to make more thyroid hormone than your body needs. Hyperthy…

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Lab director perspective: Elevating POC urinalysis in complex care settings | Episode 40 10:47

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Relying solely on the central laboratory for urinalysis testing comes with the risk of losing patients to follow up. In this episode of Laborastories, hosted by Dr. Ian Lentnek from Siemens Healthineers, Dr. Nicholas Larkey, point-of-care (POC) medical director and assistant professor of pathology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, d…

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Multiple Sclerosis and Wellness with Dr. Barbara Giesser 2:13

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. In multiple sclerosis, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers, called myelin, in the central nervous system. This immune-mediated damage disrupts the norm…

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Post-Translationally Modified Proteoforms as Biomarkers: From Discovery to Clinical Use 9:55

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Ruben Y Luo, Priscilla S W Yeung, Morgan W Mann, Lichao Zhang, Yifei K Yang, Andrew N Hoofnagle, Post-Translationally Modified Proteoforms as Biomarkers: From Discovery to Clinical Use, Clinical Chemistry, Volume 71, Issue 11, November 2025, Pages 1111–1124, https://doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/hvaf094By Ruben Y Luo

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Embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence as a Support Tool for Clinical Decision-Making 12:56

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Nicholas C Spies, Embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence as a Support Tool for Clinical Decision-Making, Clinical Chemistry, Volume 71, Issue 11, November 2025, Pages 1178–1179, https://doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/hvaf084By Nicholas C Spies

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The Chemsex Conversation: Sex, Society and New Psychoactive Substances 40:32

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Luis Manuel Menéndez Quintanal joins us to explore the complex intersections between sexual health, substance use and forensic toxicology. From the science of new psychoactive substances (NPS) to the social and health implications of chemsex, this conversation sheds light on an urgent and often …

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Chris' Story - Hemifacial Spasm 4:16

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Hemifacial Spasm is a potentially debilitating condition where the facial muscles of expression spasm uncontrollably. Botulinum toxin can control the spasm, but in severe cases, minimally invasive surgery for microvascular decompression of the facial nerve is more efficacious. Listen to Chris B's story as he dealt with this issue and sought definit…

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Neurosurgical Fellowship Training at Pacific Neuroscience Institute 2:40

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The Pacific Brain Tumor Center and Pacific Pituitary Disorders Center offers a 1-year neurosurgery fellowship in minimally invasive surgery for brain, pituitary and skull base tumors. Our clinical training program is focused on endoscopic endonasal and keyhole surgical approaches, neuro-endoscopy, pituitary tumor management and multimodality neuro-…

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Diagnostic Value of Digital Estimates of Trophoblastic Mosaicism in Genome-Wide Cell-Free Fetal DNA Screening 19:19

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By Geert A Martens

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Risk vs Prevalence: Weighing Routine DPYD Variant Testing Prior to Fluoropyrimidine-Based Chemotherapy 8:16

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By Nicholas E Larkey

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Optimizing Estimation: Perspective on Drug Dosing Using New CKD-EPI Equations 7:49

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70. The Lifestyle Roadmap to Improving Your Memory and Brain Health 33:54

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Our memory isn't just a passive function. Just like our muscles, it's something that can be trained, optimized, and protected. Subtle changes in our memory can signal the earliest stages of cognitive decline, but preventative interventions can make a huge difference. That's exactly what Dr. Karen Miller, Senior Director of the Brain Wellness and Li…

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The story of children's health | Episode 39 14:18

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What are pediatric reference intervals and why are they critical for children's health? Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Erin Schuler, director of chemistry, special chemistry, and point-of-care testing at Cincinnati Children's, discuss the current state of pediatric reference intervals, why national investment is needed to improve t…

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Our Philosophical Approach to Spine Care with Jean-Philippe Langevin, MD 2:03

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Spinal disorders may be caused by spine trauma, genetic components or disease including cancer. As the backbone is made of bone, a misconception is that all spine issues are taken care of by orthopedic surgeons. In reality, neurosurgeons are integrally involved in spinal surgery due to the delicate nature and proximity of major nerves in these regi…

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Cochlear Implants Crash Course with Mathilde Tranberg, Cochlear Implant Ambassador 5:00

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A cochlear implant for hearing loss is an electronic device that is implanted into the inner ear (the cochlea) and is used to restore hearing in patients who no longer benefit from traditional hearing aids or have hearing loss in just one ear. While a cochlear implant does not re-create normal hearing, it allows individuals to understand speech and…

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Malia's Grateful Patient Story | AVM Treatment at PNI 3:01

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While traveling with her family, 17-year-old Malia experienced a grand mal seizure while she was sleeping. Her parents immediately brought her back to Los Angeles to the care of Dr. Walavan Sivakumar at Pacific Neuroscience Institute South Bay, in Torrance, Ca. An MRI showed that Malia had an Arteriovenous Malformation which likely had been growing…

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The data science story | Episode 38 26:46

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Join Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Patrick Mathias, associate medical director of the informatics division at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, for an engaging discussion on Dr. Mathias's vision for the ADLM Data Science Certificate Program as the faculty content lead, his thoughts on the benefits of data…

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69. A Silent Revolution in Hearing Loss Treatment 42:15

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Cochlear implants are leading a revolution in the treatment of hearing loss. According to a 2022 study, only about 10% of those who qualify for cochlear implants have received them. Cost, accessibility, and lack of awareness are only some roadblocks for potential patients. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Courtney Voelker and Dr. Chester Grif…

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Utilizing the Stability of Individual Homeostatic Setpoints over Time - A Step Forward on the Path to Personalized Laboratory Medicine 11:08

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By Aasne Aarsand

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Advances in Syphilis Diagnostics to Address the 21st-Century Epidemic 17:13

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By Joshua A Lieberman

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Smell Dysfunction Challenges & Treatment with Dr. Michael Yong | A PNI Minute 2:52

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Smell loss after viral infections can be difficult to manage. Dr. Yong uses various techniques to target smell recovery which is a complex process involving neurons in the nose and brain. Smell is intricately linked in both emotional and functional terms with quality of life. Learn more about smell dysfunction and treatment.…

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Machine Learning for Detecting Iron Deficiency through Comprehensive Blood Analysis 8:53

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Multidisciplinary Voice Clinic at PNI 4:57

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Having a healthy voice is important for everyone, whether you are a professional singer, teacher, salesperson or simply like to read aloud to your grandchildren. Similarly, our ability to swallow is an essential part of everyday life and when comprised can feel frustrating and even embarrassing in public settings. If you suffer from hoarseness or t…

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Bones Tell Stories: The Reach of Forensic Anthropology 28:02

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tania Delabarde, leading forensic anthropologist at the Institute of Legal Medicine in Paris, where she has been instrumental since 2013 in the identification of unidentified bodies and coordination of Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) protocols. Dr. Delabarde’s career spans some of the world’…

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Toward Improved Prostate Cancer Screening: Insights from the Göteborg-2 Trial 24:52

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By Hans Lilja

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68. Innovative Techniques for Stroke Intervention and Prevention 36:56

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Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. About 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes, which blocks blood flow to the brain. When it comes to treating strokes, knowing the signs and symptoms is important so you can act fast. Dr. José Morales is a vascular neurologist and neurointerventional surgeon at Pacific Neur…

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The story of leadership in a time of change | Episode 37 12:37

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Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with 2025-2026 ADLM President Dr. Paul J. Jannetto to discuss his vision for the year ahead, as well as the role that the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) should play in a time of significant regulatory shifts and technological advances. The two of them also loo…

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Proteomic Aging Clock Predicts Mortality and Risk of Common Age-Related Diseases 7:05

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Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Tremors with JP Langevin, MD & Natalie Diaz, MD 2:38

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Focused Ultrasound is an incisionless treatment for patients with Essential Tremor (ET) and Tremor Dominant Parkinson’s Disease (TDPD) who have not responded to medication. It uses high intensity ultrasound waves guided by MRI to treat deep areas in the brain associated with tremor, with no permanent implants or general anesthesia. There is little …

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Skin Cancer Prevention and Treatment Options with Vivian Wu, MD 1:43

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and involves abnormal growths of skin cells that can form anywhere on the body, but most frequently appear on skin that is exposed to the sun, such as the face. Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH, is a surgeon-scientist specializing in all cancers of the head and neck, including those of the ton…

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Influence of Macrotroponin on the 99th Percentile Threshold in 2 High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assays 9:05

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By Nina Strandkjær

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Cat and Mouse: How Toxicologists Chase Ever-Evolving Designer Drugs 21:20

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Send us a text In this compelling episode, Dr. Kayla Ellefsen—Deputy Chief Toxicologist at the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office in Austin, Texas, United States-offers a rare look into the science of forensic toxicology and its critical role in death investigations. She dismantles Hollywood myths about quick test results and flashy labs, reve…

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Introduction to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) with Walavan Sivakumar, MD 2:25

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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is revolutionizing perioperative care by shifting away from conventional methods toward a patient-centered, evidence-based approach. ERAS protocols focus on optimizing recovery across all surgical stages—before, during, and after the procedure—through personalized therapies. Key elements include nutritional su…

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Pulse Oximeter Performance across Populations with Diverse Skin Tones 7:44

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Cancer Treatments with Dr. Vivian Wu 1:24

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a small DNA virus that infects skin and wet surfaces of the body. The virus is typically spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. There are over 100 different types of HPV. The most common types of HPV are found on the skin and appear as warts. It is one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections wor…

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Polygenic Effects on Hb A1c May Mask Hyperglycemia and Increase Retinopathy Risk 9:36

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Audio Summary August 2025 5:27

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67. Decoding Pituitary Disorders Through Hormone Investigation | Noa Tal, MD 32:25

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Tucked deep within the brain and no larger than a pea, the pituitary gland is often called the body’s “master gland.” It oversees the endocrine system—a network of glands and organs that produce hormones regulating everything from growth and metabolism to reproduction and mood. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Pituitary Disorders Center, endocri…

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Synkinesis after Bell's Palsy | Nicky's Grateful Patient Story 2:48

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Five days after the birth of her second son, Nicky developed Bell's palsy, a facial paralysis affecting one side of the face. In a majority of people symptoms resolve with steroids and anti-viral treatments. The symptoms lingered for a year despite treatment at which point she was diagnosed with synkinesis, or abnormal facial nerve movement, which …

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Reducing the Noise in Plasma Metagenomics to Further Define Clinical Utility 10:40

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By Jennifer M Bosquez , Erin H Graf

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The Things That (Should) Happen at Your Appointment with Your Neurologist with Barbara Giesser, MD | Guest Podcast 15:16

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Most people living with MS don't see their neurologist often. For many, it might be only once or twice a year. A lot of important things take place during that appointment. Symptoms are assessed. Decisions about disease-modifying therapies are made or, sometimes, changed. Questions get asked and, hopefully, answered. Dr. Barbara Giesser returns to …

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Back Pain: Lumbar Discectomy Treatment with Jian Guan, MD 2:01

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Lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by a herniated disk. Unlike traditional open surgery, this technique uses small incisions and specialized tools to remove damaged disk material with minimal impact on surrounding tissue. Patients typically experience less pain and quicker recovery, making…

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The story of the clinical lab's next generation | Episode 36 17:07

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As clinical labs continue to grapple with chronic staffing shortages, efforts to build a strong, sustainable lab workforce are more important than ever. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Takara Blamires, the program director for an accredited medical laboratory science undergraduate program, to discuss the barriers that prevent …