Best Association for Laboratory Medicine Podcasts (2025)

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

1d ago3:00

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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

1d ago17:19

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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

2d ago18:58

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

3d ago19:09

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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

4d ago20:10

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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

5d ago17:43

17:43

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

6d ago18:13

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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

6d ago18:22

18:22

By Kyle Rodino and Erin Graf

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

7d ago16:25

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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

8d ago16:28

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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

8d ago38:06

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

9d ago19:06

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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

10d ago16:16

16:16

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

11d ago17:43

17:43

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…

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Audio Summary May 2025 5:43

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Think Neuro Mini: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Relating to Nasal and Sinus Issues with Dr. Michael Yong 2:03

15d ago2:03

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The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx (back of the nose). It helps aerate the middle ear as well as equalizing pressure such as when flying in an airplane. Sometimes the eustachian tube does not function as it is supposed to and sometimes this may be related to concurrent nasal and sinus issues. Learn more about what can go…

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New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vitamin D Supplementation and Testing 10:57

16d ago10:57

10:57

By Vishnu A Samara

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Normal Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone and Elevated Free Thyroxine in a Patient Presenting with Self-Reported Heart Palpitations 11:13

21d ago11:13

11:13

By William Butler

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Meningioma (Brain Tumor) Case Study | Dr. Daniel Kelly 3:20

22d ago3:20

3:20

Dr. Daniel Kelly, Neurosurgeon, Director and Founder, Pacific Neuroscience Institute, presents a case study of a 52 year old woman from New York who was experiencing progressive vision loss. After an MRI, she traveled to Los Angeles to receive minimally invasive keyhole surgery for a meningioma (brain tumor). Using a endoscopic, endonasal approach,…

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Cardiac Biomarkers and Malnutrition Incidence in Community-Dwelling Older Adults without Cardiovascular Disease: The Seniors-ENRICA-2 Cohort 9:40

24d ago9:40

9:40

By Blanca Fabre-Estremera

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Think Neuro Mini: How Hearing Loss Affects Cognition as You Age with Dr. Abbas Anwar 3:27

29d ago3:27

3:27

Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide, particularly older adults who can suffer age-related hearing loss (ARHL). Beyond the obvious impact on communication and quality of life, recent research studies show that hearing loss leads to a higher risk of developing the diseases of cognitive decline such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Hearing l…

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Think Neuro Mini: Essential Tremor with Dr. Natalie Diaz - Flashback Episode 5:07

1M ago5:07

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Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder in humans, and its causes are among the most mysterious. It’s a neurological condition that causes involuntary shaking. It can begin in one’s 20s or 30s, or much later in life. Dr. Natalie Diaz treats essential tremors. Its origins may be unknown, but there are treatments. The first step is to t…

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The industry careers story | Episode 33 11:44

1M ago11:44

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If you’re interested in working in laboratory medicine, getting a position in a clinical laboratory isn’t the only path available. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Corinne Fantz to discuss how she ended up in the in vitro diagnostics industry, how it compares to working in a traditional lab setting, and how people can prepa…

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Pharmacogenetic Analysis of CYP2C19 for Clopidogrel: Ready for Prime Time 15:19

1M ago15:19

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By Joshua R Miller

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63. The Psychedelic Renaissance Turns 25 | Dr. Keith Heinzerling 1:02:23

1M ago1:02:23

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To say that the medical world’s view of psychedelics has changed would be a vast understatement. Until about two decades ago, drugs like LSD and psilocybin—the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms—were considered dangerous party drugs. Then, a small group of scientists began reconsidering the therapeutic value of the compounds, known for centur…

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Audio Summary April 2025 5:19

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A Multianalyte Machine Learning Model to Detect Wrong Blood in Complete Blood Count Tube Errors in a Pediatric Setting 11:06

2M ago11:06

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By Brendan Graham, Stephen Master

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Bone Bridge Surgery for Hearing Loss | Ayslyn's Grateful Patient Story 4:15

2M ago4:15

4:15

After a childhood disease that affected her hearing, Ayslyn has undergone multiple preventative surgeries for hearing loss each year of her life. At 27 years old, she was treated by Dr. Courtney Voelker and Dr. Rebecca Lewis at Pacific Neuroscience Institute to get a new hearing device. Through a Bone Bridge Surgery she is now able to hear through …

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An AI Model (LORIS) to Predict Immune Checkpoint Blockade Response in Cancer: A Clinical Data Science Perspective 17:20

2M ago17:20

17:20

By David McClintock and Thomas Tavolara

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Think Neuro Mini: Swallow Dysfunction Treatment and Care with Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh 3:06

2M ago3:06

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Did you know that some swallowing problems can be caused by a medical condition? Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh treats both voice and swallowing dysfunction. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) can become a chronic issue that affects anyone, but is often experienced by older adults. A voice and swallow expert, Dr. Mehdizadeh’s background in Otolaryngology and G…

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Think Neuro Mini: Exergaming & the Fitness Routine Your Brain Will Love with Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC 4:12

2M ago4:12

4:12

A PNI Minute: Exercise is very important for brain health. A multimodal approach including aerobic exercise, resistance (strength) training, and neuro-motor (skill or motor) training is ideal. To help stave off cognitive decline, Ryan and his team work with clients in the FitBrain gym using dual tasking and clinical exergaming also called serious g…

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The story of ADLM’s Clinical Chemistry journal | Episode 32 24:40

2M ago24:40

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As the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (ADLM’s, formerly AACC’s) Clinical Chemistry journal celebrates its 70th anniversary, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Jason Park. Together, they look back on the journal’s history — and look forward to where Clinical Chemistry and research in the field of laborator…

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1: A Tiny Tunnel to the Brain & Pituitary: Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery and The Origins of our Institute with Dr. Daniel Kelly – Flashback Episode 37:14

2M ago37:14

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In this podcast, Dr. Kelly talks about how he was drawn to neurosurgery, his fascination with the pituitary gland, the nuances of minimally invasive pituitary and brain tumor surgery, as well as a brief history of PNI, its focus on innovation and clinical trials and its 8 centers of excellence. For more information: pacificneuro.org | pacificbraint…

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Audio Summary March 2025 5:29

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Think Neuro Mini: Treating Cushing's Disesase with Patient-Focused Care with Garni Barkhoudarian, MD 5:08

3M ago5:08

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As one of the most comprehensive pituitary disorder programs in the United States, the Pacific Pituitary Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) offers world-class expert care. Among the top ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs in the nation, our center’s compassionate multidisciplinary specialists provide advanced, personali…

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New American Society of Hematology Thrombophilia Guidelines Could Provoke Surge in Laboratory Testing 12:57

3M ago12:57

12:57

By Anna E Merrill

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Xylazine Pharmacokinetics in Patients Testing Positive for Fentanyl and Xylazine 14:23

3M ago14:23

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By Bridgit Crews

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Think Neuro Mini: Precision Brain Health Factors for Successful Brain Aging with Dr. David Merrill 2:53

3M ago2:53

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Precision Brain Health at Pacific Neuroscience Institute is a program that utilizes a formalized system to comprehensively address neurodegenerative disease. It addresses at both clinical and lifestyle components impacting brain heath.Dr. David Merrill, director of the brain health center at PNI details the ReCODE Protocol (pioneered by Dr. Dale Br…

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Rethinking Albuminuria in Low-Risk Patients and a Call for Urine Albumin Standardization 9:09

3M ago9:09

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By Jesse C Seegmiller

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62: Fixing Facial Paralysis with Facial Reanimation and Reconstructive Surgery | Dr. Amit Kochhar & Dr. Tessa Hadlock 53:47

3M ago53:47

53:47

This week on the Think Neuro podcast, we welcome Dr. Tessa Hadlock, a leading facial nerve surgeon, educator, and innovator. A Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Hadlock shares her inspiring journey into facial nerve surgery and her commitment to helping patients regain facial control. Joining her is Dr. Amit Kochhar, Direct…

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The story of AI in scientific publishing | Episode 31 18:04

3M ago18:04

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Academic publishing in the field of laboratory medicine is evolving rapidly. In this episode, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Rob Christenson to explore where scientific publishing is going and what the biggest challenges are that it’s facing — particularly now that artificial intelligence is playing a larger role in the c…

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Audio Summary February 2025 5:45

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Think Neuro Mini: Dealing with Nose Bleeds with Dr. Michael Yong 2:29

3M ago2:29

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Do you suffer from nose bleeds? Dr. Wong helps patients who have recurrent nose bleeds whether they are a few spots on a tissue to ones that may last for 20-30 minutes on most days. Learn about the causes of nose bleeds and effective methods for dealing with them. Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA, is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surger…

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From the Perspective of the Child: Ethical Considerations for the Implementation of Genomic Sequencing into Neonatal and Pediatric Care 15:02

4M ago15:02

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By Jill Maron

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61. Keeping the Spine Healthy, and Fixing it When Things Go Wrong | Dr. Jian Guan 48:44

4M ago48:44

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We ask a lot of our spines. They keep us upright, they bend into myriad positions, and they protect our spinal cord, a huge job by itself. And they go the distance, doing all of those things, if we’re lucky, well into our 90s. But the longer we live, the more we wear out our spines. That’s where Dr. Jian Guan comes in. He handles complicated spinal…

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Think Neuro Mini: Multidisciplinary Care for Voice Clinic with Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh 2:31

4M ago2:31

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Having a healthy voice is important for everyone, whether you are a professional singer, teacher, salesperson or simply like to read aloud to your grandchildren. Similarly, our ability to swallow is an essential part of everyday life and when comprised can feel frustrating and even embarrassing in public settings. If you suffer from hoarseness or t…

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Overcoming Barriers to Genomic Medicine Implementation 16:23

4M ago16:23

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By Heidi L Rehm

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Clonality Determination by Detecting Unmodified Monoclonal Serum Free Light Chains Using On-Probe Extraction Coupled with Liquid Chromatography-High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry 9:55

4M ago9:55

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By Priscilla S.-W. Yeung

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Does This Patient Have Alcohol Use Disorder? With Dr Evan Wood 20:07

4M ago20:07

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Evan Wood, MD, PhD, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, discusses Does This Patient Have Alcohol Use Disorder? The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review with JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Does This Patient Have Alcohol Use Disorder? Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment of Alc…

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Noa Tal 2:48

4M ago2:48

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Fellowship trained, Noa Tal, MD, is a devoted endocrinologist committed to delivering exceptional care and striving for excellence in her field. With a diverse background encompassing medicine, research, teaching, and wellness, she endeavors to make significant contributions to healthcare. At the Pituitary Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience I…

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