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.
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.
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.
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.
Lupus Nephritis | Vital Diagnostic Tests for Diagnosis and Treatment
What diagnostic testing is used for lupus nephritis diagnosis and treatment? Dr. Kyle Riding explains.
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.
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.
Understanding Lupus Nephritis and Symptoms and Risk Factors
What is lupus nephritis, and what do patients need to know? Dr. Kyle Riding discusses lupus nephritis, common symptoms, and risk factors for developing the condition.
Overcoming Barriers to Equitable Care With Medical Lab Tests Series
We hope to help reduce the estimated 40,000 to 80,000 annual deaths due to preventable diagnostic errors. Here’s a look at some recent efforts toward equitable access and education efforts in clinical laboratory medicine.
What Is a Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains the parts of a CBC test, the values and blood cell quality that are examined, and the diagnostic and predictive methods used with CBCs.
Unnecessary Genetic Tests and Dealing With Insurance
Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Kyle Riding share advice for actions if patients suspect unnecessary genetic tests and why to make notes about variants of undetermined significance.
Noted Disparities Seen in Genetic Testing
Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Kyle Riding share insight about disparities and advice for ensuring that you receive information about genetic testing costs.
When Can Genetic Counseling Be Used?
Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Kyle Riding explain the different ways that genetic counselors help in the genetic testing process – and the sequence that genetic tests should be carried out.
How Can Patients and Their Families Reduce Financial Toxicity?
Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Kyle Riding share key questions to ask before genetic testing occurs and how to prepare for test result outcomes.
Do Genetic Tests Differ Around the World?
Dr. Kyle Riding shares the aspects of genetic tests that can differ by location and the reasoning behind differences.
What Is a Fluorescent in Situ Hybridization (FISH) Test?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains what cytogeneticists look for in fluroescent in situ hybridization (FISH) tests.
What Are PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, and Their Differences?
Dr. Kyle Riding shares insight about how PCR, qPCR, and RT-PCR tests differ and how they are used in medical laboratory diagnostics.
How to Best Approach Your Care Team About Unusual Lab Results
Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Kyle Riding shares advice for patients to advocate for their health.