Best Association Of Laboratory Medicine Podcasts (2025)

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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Navigating Bioequivalence: Why Formulation Matters for Emodepside Treatment 21:04

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Send us a text When traditional dewormers fail against resistant hookworms, veterinarians may turn to emodepside as a last resort. But are all formulations created equal? Not according to recently published research. Join us as Theresa Quintana and Drs. Jeba Jesudoss Chelladurai and Stephanie Martinez reveal critical findings about bioequivalence b…

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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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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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Ice Packs and Skin Perfusion 14:41

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Send us a text The simple ice pack - a staple in both human and veterinary medicine for reducing pain and swelling. But what if this common therapy has unexpected consequences for healing? Soft tissue surgeon Dr. Vanna Dickerson and veterinary student Gabriella Hansen join us to discuss their fascinating research on how ice packs affect blood flow …

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The Team Advantage: Relational Coordination in Veterinary Practice 24:10

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Send us a text Veterinary teams are complex systems where communication, shared goals, and mutual respect directly impact workplace satisfaction and staff retention. In this enlightening conversation, researchers Natasha Janke and Jason Coe reveal groundbreaking findings on the power of relational coordination in veterinary practice. Originally dev…

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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 …

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66. Making Hearing More Accessible Through Cochlear Implants | Rebecca Lewis, AuD & Mathilde Tranberg 46:10

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Cochlear implants are neat little devices that drastically improve one's quality of life. However, only about 10% of those that qualify for cochlear implants have actually received one. When one thinks of cochlear implants, the first thing that might come to mind is surgery--invasive, lengthy, with a long time of recovery. However, at PNI, patients…

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Polygenic Risk Score Prediction of Complex Diseases in Companion Animals 23:04

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Send us a text Genetic prediction technology is revolutionizing how we understand disease risk in our pets, yet companion animal medicine lags behind similar advances in humans and production animals. Why? And what does this mean for veterinary medicine? In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Peter Muir and Dr. Mehdi Momen, we explore the emergi…

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Heart Rate Variability Derangements in Dogs with Chagas Disease 21:00

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Send us a text Dr. Roy Madigan joins us to uncover the hidden danger of Chagas disease, a parasitic infection transmitted by "kissing bugs" that's far more prevalent than most veterinarians realize. Contrary to outdated beliefs that Chagas is a "third world disease," this silent killer affects up to 18% of dogs across the southern United States, wi…

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Correlations Within and Between Highly Multiplexed Proteomic Assays of Human Plasma 6:52

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Audio Summary July 2025 4:43

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Parkinson's Disease Treatment with DBS at PNI | Charles' Grateful Patient Story 4:46

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Charles was living a full life when Parkinson's disease hit. Although a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting movement, there are many medical treatments available to help with symptom management. While Levadopa, the standard of care treatment helped Charles with his symptoms of tremor, he was unable to tolerate it due to the extreme Rest…

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Robotic Process Automation in Laboratory Medicine 13:47

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Leveraging Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories for Better Patient Outcomes 15:59

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Send us a text Curious about what happens to your samples after they leave your clinic? Wonder why some tests come back with "no growth" despite clear clinical signs? This eye-opening conversation with microbiologist Kelli Maddock reveals the world of veterinary diagnostic laboratories and how you can leverage them for better patient outcomes. Kell…

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH 1:54

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Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH, is a surgeon-scientist specializing in all cancers of the head and neck, including those of the tongue, throat, voice box, thyroid, skin, and salivary glands. She is the Director of the Head and Neck Cancer Center of Excellence at Saint John’s Cancer Institute and Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI). Dr. Wu earned her medica…

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HOPEing That a PEACEful Resolution for the Clinical Utility of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin in the Ambulatory Setting Will Improve Laboratory Testing 14:19

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By Peter A Kavsak

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AI in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging: Ethics and Challenges 21:53

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Send us a text Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming veterinary diagnostic imaging, but are we ready? In this illuminating conversation with veterinary radiologist Dr. Ryan Appleby, we explore the joint position statement from the American College of Veterinary Radiology and European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging on AI technolo…

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International & Out-Of- State Patients at Pacific Neuroscience Institute 3:43

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Located in Los Angeles, we are here for patients from around the globe. If you are living outside the greater Los Angeles area, out-of-state, or abroad, and want a consultation for a newly diagnosed or recurrent pituitary tumor, brain tumor, skull base tumor, or orbital tumor, our physicians can promptly review your imaging studies and other tests,…

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65. Optimizing the Brain with the 6 Core Pillars of Cognitive Wellness 48:50

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More than 20% of adults over the age of 55 experience depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline as they age. Shannel Elhelou, PsyD and Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC, however, are firm believers in six core pillars for combating cognitive decline. They're called the Vital 6 and consist of stress management, sleep, nutrition, exercise, socialization,…

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A Wolf at the Door: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in the Americas 24:21

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Send us a text "A wolf at the door" – that's how researchers describe the growing threat of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), a potentially deadly tick-borne disease that's increasingly prevalent across the Americas. In this eye-opening conversation, Drs. Janet Foley and Andres Lopez-Perez challenge common misconceptions about this dangerous pat…

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The Zinc Connection: The Pancreas, Diabetes and Beyond 23:58

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the connection between zinc and diabetes, focusing on functions of zinc in the pancreas and for blood glucose control. Using animal models of obesity and prediabetes, researchers investigated how mild zinc deficiency—similar to levels potentially seen in humans—affects the pancreas and regulation of blood …

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The Slow Progress in Developing Better Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Women Continues 14:21

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By Leslie Donato and Allan Jaffe

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Rethinking Routine: How Needles Stay Sharp After Vaccine Vial Puncture 18:26

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Send us a text Ever wondered if you really need to change that needle after drawing up a vaccine? In this eye-opening conversation, Julia Tawil and Dr. Rachael Kreisler challenge a decades-old practice that most of us have never questioned. Their meticulously designed study measured exactly how much a needle dulls after puncturing a vaccine vial—an…

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Brain Tumor Treatment at PNI | Ashley's Grateful Patient Story 3:12

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On New Year's Eve of 2017 Ashley had a seizure and passed out. She woke up in an ambulance, passed out again and woke up in an emergency room. An MRI revealed a glioma, a type of brain tumor. After surgery, recovery has been long, but in the hands of expert neuro-oncologist Dr. Naveed Wagle at Pacific Neuroscience Institute - South Bay, Ashley is h…

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Pediatric vaccine-induced antibody thresholds: Rethinking pre-immunosuppression serologic testing and revaccination implications 11:21

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By Megan Culler Freeman and Sarah Wheeler

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Reevaluating the threshold for low total testosterone 13:54

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Think Neuro Mini: Treating Tonsils and Tonsil Stones with Dr. Abbas Anwar 2:23

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Tonsil stones are small, calcified formations that occur within the crevices of the tonsils. Composed of hardened minerals or food particles, these growths are generally harmless but can cause unpleasant symptoms such as bad breath or sore throat. Tonsil stones typically appear as small, white or yellowish pebbles on the tonsils. In most cases, the…

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Amikacin Concentrations in Healthy Neonatal Foals 18:09

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Send us a text Curious about the scientific evidence behind treating joint infections in foals? This eye-opening conversation with Dr. David Wallace explores groundbreaking research validating common clinical practices while revealing surprising limitations. Septic joints in foals present a clinical challenge requiring both local and systemic antim…

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Think Neuro Mini: Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss with Dr. Abbas Anwar 3:00

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Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), or sudden deafness, is a rapid loss of hearing. SSHL can happen to a person all at once or over a period of up to 3 days. It should be considered a medical emergency. Hearing loss affects only one ear in 9 out of 10 people who experience SSHL. Many people notice it when they wake up in the morning. Others f…

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The liquid biopsy story | Episode 34 17:19

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Imagine a future where you go in for your annual check-up and get a blood test to screen for cancer, in the same way you currently get screened for high cholesterol or diabetes. Some hope that liquid biopsy technology could eventually make this possible — but it has a long way to go before it gets to that point. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Kille…

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From Heel Pricks to Hope: Beverly Hird on Newborn Screening and Early Diagnosis 18:58

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What can a few drops of blood tell you about a newborn? Quite a lot. Bev Hird breaks down how newborn screening saves lives, the ethics of early testing, and her mission to ensure no baby falls through the cracks.By LabMed UK

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Ultrasound-Guided Celiac Plexus Block: A Breakthrough for Equine Intestinal Motility 19:18

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Send us a text A groundbreaking approach to equine intestinal motility takes center stage as Drs. Barbara Delvescovo and Marta Cercone join us to discuss their pioneering research on ultrasound-guided celiac plexus blocks in horses. Their remarkable findings reveal that this technique not only restores but actually enhances intestinal motility beyo…

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This Episode Will Kill You: Alex Lawson on the Frontlines of Toxicology 19:09

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When a mystery drug shows up in Birmingham, Alex Lawson and his lab are on the case. In this episode, Alex walks us through clinical toxicology—from overdose detection to nitazenes and contaminated vapes, and why his job sometimes saves lives.By LabMed UK

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Bugs, Babies and Bill Gates: Elaine Cloutman-Green on Fighting Infections Everywhere 20:10

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From GOSH to West Africa, Elaine Cloutman-Green is fighting infections with creativity and curiosity. She talks catheters, cleaning standards, genome sequencing, and how Azithromycin might save babies’ lives. Oh, and yes, she’s worked on a project called Mordor.By LabMed UK

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Hormones, IT, and Chest Pain Fixes: Dr. Mayur Patel on Lab-Clinician Collabs 17:43

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Dr. Mayur Patel wears many hats: chemical pathologist, digital innovator, and hormone enthusiast. Tune in for a whirlwind tour through his career path, from endocrinology nerd to changing A&E chest pain pathways through troponin testing and IT upgrades.By LabMed UK

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Lab Waste, Big Wins: Jyoti Shetye on Sustainability and Centralising Labs 18:13

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Labs aren’t exactly known for being eco-friendly… but Jyoti Shetye is changing that. From reducing stock days through team “league games” to closing labs without layoffs, she shares how she brought sustainability to the forefront of healthcare labs in the UAE.By LabMed UK

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Help Us to Help You: Recommendations for Continued Enforcement Discretion for Common Infectious Disease Test Modifications under the FDA Final Rule 18:22

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Disparity in Lab Medicine: Octavia Peck Palmer on Equity, Bias, and Sepsis 16:25

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Lab values aren't always neutral. Clinical chemist Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer takes us inside her mission to tackle health disparities and systemic bias in diagnostic testing—and shares how her sepsis research turned into a movement for equity in laboratory medicine.By LabMed UK

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Nanobodies and EDM: Tahir Pillay on Science, Music, and Innovation 16:28

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Professor Tahir Pillay proves that you don’t have to choose between art and science. In this episode, he unpacks his work on futuristic antibodies (nanobodies!), his creative alter ego DJ Kemp, and why cross-disciplinary science is the future.By LabMed UK

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64. A Multitude of Treatment Options for Head and Neck Cancer | Dr. Vivian Wu 38:06

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Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is a virus that infects the skin and wet surfaces of the body. It's a disease that's commonly spread through sexual activity, and over 80% of people will get it at some point in their lifetime. HPV is an endemic disease, which, in epidemiology, means that it is constantly present in a particular population. While most …

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Ocular Examinations are Important in Animals Undergoing Aural Surgeries 13:02

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Send us a text When your pet needs ear surgery, their eyes might be the last thing on your mind. Yet Dr. Bianca Hartrum's pioneering research reveals a critical connection between ear procedures and vision health that veterinary professionals and pet owners can no longer afford to ignore. Dr. Hartrum's study examines ocular examinations before and …

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Heart Science and High Stakes: David Gaze on Troponin and Game-Changing Tests 19:06

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Meet David Gaze, a self-confessed “Mr. Troponins” of the lab world. From childhood fascination with the heart to revolutionising heart attack diagnostics, David walks us through the ups, downs, and lifesaving science of cardiac biomarkers—and why he once helped test a gorilla.By LabMed UK

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From Enzymes to Impact: Phillip Monaghan on Cancer Research and Lab Innovation 16:16

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What happens when creative science meets real-world patient care? Clinical scientist Phillip Monaghan shares how his love for biochemistry and redox enzymes led to a career-changing lives—from cortisol testing breakthroughs to pioneering cancer biomarkers. Plus, the test that might one day replace scans.…

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Crisis, Chemistry and Care: Katy Heaney on Leading Lab Innovation in a Pandemic 17:43

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In this premiere episode of Life in the Lab, Consultant Clinical Scientist Katy Heaney takes us behind the scenes of the UK’s COVID-19 response—from childhood dreams with a toy syringe to leading national strategies for rapid testing. Katy shares her journey into pathology, the challenges of pioneering Point of Care Testing, and what it really mean…