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Innovative SORD test provides clarity for two young patients: Justin Fugelsang and Zach Pedowitz

Chris Bahnsen — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Justin Fugelsang and Zach Pedowitz have never met. Yet both young men were diagnosed with a rare form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, called sorbitol dehydrogenase (SORD) deficiency, and both found clarity through Mayo Clinic Laboratories' innovative SORD testing. Their journeys inspire resilience, as Justin has channeled his emotions into guitar playing, and Zach has embraced educational leadership.

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Creating an inclusive workplace: Addressing microaggressions

MCL Education — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This month's microlearning discusses the importance of understanding microaggressions and provides practical strategies to address and prevent them from happening within the workplace.

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Continuous Improvement: Kaizen Events

MCL Education — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This month's microlearning delves into how laboratories can leverage kaizen events to seize continuous improvement opportunities. Questions? Contact us: mcleducation@mayo.edu

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Psychological Safety

MCL Education — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This month's microlearning explores the significant impact of psychological safety on employees in the workplace.

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Everyone Has Mental Health

MCL Education — Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This month's microlearning delves into the understanding that everyone experiences mental health, highlighting key indicators to watch for and effective strategies for support.

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Compassionate Leadership

MCL Education — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This month’s microlearning shares how compassionate leadership can foster trust, collaboration, and growth within your team, leading to greater productivity and satisfaction.

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CORE Communication

MCL Education — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The CORE communication approach, designed by Mayo Clinic Experience Training, Education & Coaching, is a foundational method to help navigate human-centered communication that emphasizes perspective-taking, growth in learning, and positive behavior changes.

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The Importance of Staff Retention

MCL Education — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Staff retention is a critical factor in achieving organizational success, providing continuity, stability, and preserving institutional knowledge within a company.

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Technical Updates

Mayo Clinic Laboratories — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:41:08 +0000

The MayoACCESS test ordering application is now available and all technical issues have been resolved. However, if you still encounter issues when logging in to MayoACCESS, clear your browser cache and reboot your computer. Complete the following steps depending on your browser type:

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Testing Options for Patients with Chronic Diarrhea: A Focus on Bile Acid Malabsorption

MCL Education — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

This "Specialty Testing" webinar describes a new serum test for bile acid malabsorption. Descriptions illustrate how the test can be used as a screening test and as a tool for therapeutic action.

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