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As a diagnostics platform company that provides serious or complex laboratory testing, Mayo Clinic Laboratories is constantly working to advance patient care and broaden access to specialized testing. Learn about the latest news from Mayo Clinic Laboratories here, including new test launches, collaborations, operational updates, and more.
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Dr. Bill Morice explores how the data revolution is shaping clinical diagnostics as it drives healthcare transformation at an unprecedented pace.
Today's topic includes: the delta variant affect, live COVID-19 updates with cases rising in every state, Mayo doctor's strong warning over COVID's delta variant, and what three signs to look out for with heart failure.
Elitza Theel, Ph.D., director of Mayo Clinic’s Infectious Disease Serology Lab was featured in a discussion on NBC News about COVID-19 antibody tests.
In May and June 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced three new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Today's topics feature: Pfizer seeking approval for 3rd vaccine, Minneapolis Fed mandating employees to be vaccinated, U.S. medical stockpile low due to delta variant, shortage of blood donors, COVID-19 vaccine enters clinical trial, and 3 things you can do to improve your heart.
Today's topic includes: Delta variant outbreaks around the world, long COVID afflicting children, is it recommended to get the Pfizer booster after receiving J&J vaccine, vaccine clinical trials, and does vaping make you more susceptible to COVID-19?
Today's Topics Include: Nearly all COVID deaths are related to the unvaccinated, COVID still being a greater risk to teens than the vaccine, Olympic rules in Tokyo, Mayo Clinic guidance on summer travel, Mayo receives award for recovery after surgery project, and Mayo Q&A on helping COVID long- haulers get back on their feet.
Today's topics feature: Novavax offers U.S. a fourth strong COVID-19 vaccine, Unvaccinated Americans threatening to prolong the pandemic, Minnesota learning the walk to diversity, Mayo Doctor giving tips on how to avoid a heat related illness, How to manage COVID transition anxiety when resuming activities, and Mayo Clinic ranking one of the best Children's Hospital.
Due to the Independence Day holiday, Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure that your specimen vitality and turnaround times are not affected, plan ahead.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories has launched a first-in-the-U.S. autoimmune test of the Kelchlike protein 11 antibody, or KLHL11, which is used to detect autoimmune disease associated with testicular cancer.
Top highlights include: which insurance companies cover the new Alzheimer's drug, advice on how to talk to someone who is hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine, employers requiring you to be vaccinated, FDA approval Alzheimer drug, MN COVID-19 numbers heading in the right direction, having "brain frog" and blaming the pandemic.
Top highlights include: what pain relievers you should take after surgery, COVID fear vs hope, expansion on insurance coverage for Medicare-Medicaid, DASH diets may cause more harm than good with high blood pressure, Mayo Clinic offering new "National Cancer Survivor day" video bilingual series, and the new launch of a Mayo Clinic southern mobile unit.
Dr. Hipp is a board-certified pathologist with fellowship training in pathology informatics, as well as artificial intelligence, machine, and deep-learning experience.