How Can Diabetic Diagnostic Inequities Be Addressed?
What are some solutions toward solving diabetic inequities? Dr. Kyle Riding shares his recommendations for policymakers and healthcare organizations to improve care.
Type 2 Diabetes Risk With Gestational Diabetes and Proactive Steps
Does gestational diabetes increase risk of diabetes or diabetic complications? Dr. Kyle Riding explains the risk factor and provides proactive advice.
Are There Diagnostic Testing Inequities in Rural Areas?
Does rural medicine present its own diagnostic testing issues or its own set of inequities? Do individuals in rural or remote areas come at a disadvantage when accessing these necessary diagnostic tests? Hear from respected medical laboratory scientist Dr. Brandy Gunsolus.
How Often Should Diabetes Patients Get Microalbumin Testing?
Diabetes patients should receive periodic microalbumin testing, but how often should they get tested? Dr. Kyle Riding explains microalbumin testing and shares proactive advice.
Diagnostics Decoded | Lab Values and Ethnicity
Respected medical laboratory scientists Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Dana Baker discuss the complex interplay between lab values and ethnicity.
Solutions for Diagnostic Testing Issues for Transgender Patients
How can diagnostic testing issues for transgender patients be overcome? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus shares where research on reference ranges stands and hopes for future solutions.
What Is Lupus Nephritis and How Is It Managed?
Lupus nephritis is a complex condition, but what happens exactly? Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Kyle Riding explains the condition and lupus nephritis management.
Diagnostic Testing and Impact on LGBTQIA Community
Is there research or data focused on health testing disparities impacting the LGBTQIA community? How can LGBTQIA communities best advocate for themselves?
What Should Diabetes Patients Know About Type 1 vs Type 2?
What are the key differences between type 1 diabetes versus type 2 diabetes? Dr. Kyle Riding explains.
Does Laboratory Medicine Worsen Health Disparities Unintentionally?
Are health disparities sometimes worsened unintentionally by laboratory medicine? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses cost issues and systemic issues with laboratory medicine and the U.S. healthcare system.
How Can We Address Diagnostic Inequities in Laboratory Practices?
How can healthcare professionals help ensure that laboratory practices address diagnostic inequities? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses ways that public health laboratories are working to reduce diagnostic inequities.
Lupus Nephritis | Vital Diagnostic Tests for Diagnosis and Treatment
What diagnostic testing is used for lupus nephritis diagnosis and treatment? Dr. Kyle Riding explains.
Sickle Cell Disease Care Barriers and Building Solutions
What are sickle cell disease care barriers? What can we do to educate as well as bring awareness to current and future hematologists?
What Is a Lab Test Reference Range and How Are They Determined?
Are there some lab ranges under scrutiny that may require further research? How do I understand my normal? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus explains.
How Can We Combat Unconscious Bias in Sickle Cell Care?
What are some ways to combat unconscious bias in sickle cell care? Sickle cell advocates John Masembe and Jemela Williams share their perspectives.
Can Kidney Disease Cause Kidney Cancer? What Patients Should Know
Is there a link between kidney disease and kidney cancer? Dr. Kyle Riding discusses the possible link between the two conditions and diagnostic tests that screen for kidney issues.
Essential Diagnostic Tests for Discoid or Cutaneous Lupus
For those who may have discoid lupus or cutaneous lupus, which diagnostic tests are essential? Dr. Kyle Riding discusses diagnostic testing that aids providers in diagnosing patients.
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Key Diagnostic Testing
What is focal segmental glomeruloslcerosis (FSGS), and what should sickle cell patients know about the condition? Hear from hematology nurse practitioner Maya Bloomberg.
Understanding Anemia Diagnostic Tests and Anemia Causes
Dr. Kyle Riding discusses testing involved in determining anemia types versus some other blood disorders and how results are used to determine causes of anemia.
What Is the Impact of Unconscious Bias on Laboratory Diagnostics and Health Outcomes?
Can unconscious bias impact laboratory diagnostics and health outcomes? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses unconscious bias and solutions toward improved health outcomes.