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Review how problem-solving methods can work together to define and measure a problem, identify root causes, test potential solutions, and sustain successful improvements.
April 28, 2025 - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is classified as either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, based on clinical presentation, endoscopic findings, histopathology, and disease distribution.
November 3, 2025 - In this video, Dr. Andrew McKeon describes how the field of autoimmune neurology testing has changed with the explosion of antibody discovery and discusses the importance of a patient-first, phenotype-based approach.
September 29, 2025 - This session provides an in depth overview of evolving diagnostic approaches in neuroimmunology.
Proficiency testing (PT) is a critical quality assurance tool that ensures laboratory accuracy and reliability by comparing test results with established standards. Improper handling of PT—especially through unauthorized referral to external labs—can lead to regulatory sanctions, making it essential for lab directors, supervisors, and staff to understand and comply with PT referral rules.
Accurate coagulation testing starts with proper specimen preparation. Even small pre-analytic errors, such as underfilled tubes, hemolysis, or improper centrifugation, can compromise results and patient care.
Recognize the motivations and barriers of first-time blood donors and work to retain them for sustainable future donations.
In this episode of the “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by Todd Juen, outpatient lab supervisor at Mayo Clinic. Together, they explore how to deliver exceptional experiences to patient populations with unique needs.
This microlearning will familiarize users on MCL's AI-augmented kidney stone test along with the proper procedures for collecting and processing kidney stones to provide accurate, cost-effective, and timely analysis of the stones.
Review ways of problem-solving through MDI and how it can best be applied in the workplace.
Ticks and mosquitoes are small but dangerous vectors that transmit a range of serious diseases, including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, West Nile virus, and dengue. The severity of tick and mosquito seasons is influenced by environmental factors like climate, habitat, and host availability, and experts warn that rising temperatures may increase both the spread and complexity of these infections.
Review five crucial patient safety practices that everyone can utilize to promote patient safety.
Diagnostic advances allow earlier & more accurate detection of Alzheimer's using cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers.