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The projected employment needs for pathologists are expected to grow by 5% through 2033 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, there are shortages and ...
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As the gold standard in healthcare for diagnosing and monitoring dangerous bloodstream infections, the number of blood cultures conducted annually in the United States has been...
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Three ways informatics and automation can alleviate staffing challenges amidst rising test volumes
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Inventory management is seamless — until it isn’t. Suddenly, a mislabeled bottle causes a test to go wrong, or a missing reagent means that critical results are delayed...
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Often regarded as the grandfather of quality control, Dr. Walter A. Shewhart made a groundbreaking contribution to the field of manufacturing quality with the publication, &ldquo...
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Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B strep (GBS), is a Gram-positive colonizing bacterium that can cause life-threatening complications for newborns when it is passed...
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Syphilis has reemerged as a growing public health concern, particularly within communities affected by substance use disorders. The opioid epidemic, driven by heroin and synthetic...
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July is my favorite month. When I think of summer, there are two primary things I love: sun and water. You really need water to enjoy summer…swimming, boating on a lake...
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MLO: Would you please share with us the key takeaways from the National HPV Conference that took place in April?Leeya Pinder, MD: This was first time this conference has been ...

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Healthcare workers have seen, and continue to see, staffing shortages in all areas – physicians, nurses, X-ray technicians, laboratory scientists, and others. Staffing shortages...
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are surging worldwide, posing a significant public health threat. The consequences of delayed diagnosis range from individual health complications...
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What is newborn screening (NBS)? Newborn screening (NBS) is a crucial public health program that tests infants shortly after birth for rare but serious genetic and metabolic disorders...
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant and growing public health challenge worldwide. Despite continued efforts to raise awareness and improve prevention, STI...
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As U.S. medical laboratories adapt to evolving challenges, both ongoing (e.g., staffing issues and cost pressures) and emerging, respondents to the 2025 MLO State of the Industry...
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Clinical laboratory leaders are often tasked with implementing change. Whether a simple process revision, or a more complicated initiative, these changes can quickly develop into...

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Laboratory professionals know that a clean workspace is a safe workspace. Disinfection practices are at the core of maintaining a contamination-free environment, ensuring compliance...

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Have you claimed your Lab Week FREE CE yet? Tomorrow is the last day. Check out MLO’s latest CE articles. April 2025: A total system for preventing laboratory errors, by...

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The University of Michigan published findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, regarding older adults’ attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI). Notably, most...

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Yourgene Health announced the launch of LightBench Discover, a high-precision 3-in-1 instrument for genomic research labs conducting long-read sequencing. The concept...

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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center recently announced that they will be leading a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded study, testing certain multi-cancer detection (MCD) blood tests...

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According to data reported on by The World Health Organization (WHO), more children are being vaccinated globally, but millions still have never received a vaccine. WHO attributes...

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Cass Family Clinic hosts a ribbon-cutting event with community leaders for its new Mobile Health Clinic on Tuesday, July 15, its Cassopolis location. The year-round Mobile Health Clinic will offer health and wellness exams, sports physicals, substance use disorder (SUD) behavioral therapy, acute musculoskeletal issues, blood pressure checks, influenza vaccinations, patient education, and other medical resources.
Cass Family Clinic held a ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday, July 15, for its new Mobile Health Clinic. The event took place at Cass Family Clinic’s Cassopolis location, 261...
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