Share
When you hear the words Alzheimer's disease, what do you think of? The truth is, the picture most of us have of the disease is incomplete. Alzheimer's disease doesn't start when someone starts to lose their memory. It actually starts years – sometimes decades – earlier. The Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease Podcast is an engaging, narrative-style podcast miniseries for those curious or motivated to learn about Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, or ca ...
…
continue reading
Manage episode 509880709 series 2908385
Content provided by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mayo Clinic Laboratories or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Published October 2, 2025
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, and Elitza Theel, Ph.D., director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, discuss the latest developments in self-collection testing for women’s health and beyond. Together, they explore:
- New podcast format launching (00:01): Dr. Pritt previews exciting changes coming to “Answers From the Lab.”
- Emerging self-collection tests (01:21): Explore the growing range of self-collection tests now available for use in both clinical settings and at home.
- Validation of self-collection tests (03:19): Learn how laboratorians validated recent self- and home-collection tests to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Benefits for patients and public health (06:56): Understand the benefits self-collection tests offer to patients and how the tests impact public health.
- Limitations and implementation considerations (08:23): Review key factors to consider when incorporating self-collection testing into clinical care.
- Future innovation (11:34): Insights into where self-collection testing may evolve in the years ahead.
367 episodes
))
