Reasons to Track Bilirubin Levels After Starting Medication
Why would a doctor want to track bilirubin levels after starting a patient on new medication? Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Kyle Riding explains reasons to track.
Do Elevated Bilirubin Levels Lead to Hemolytic Anemia Complications?
Can elevated bilirubin usually lead to hemolytic anemia complications? Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Kyle Riding explains how elevated bilirubin levels may occur and potential complications.
Lab Values That Help Decipher Bilirubin and Hemolysis Issues
What are laboratory values that help determine issues with bilirubin and hemolysis? Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Kyle Riding explains.
Diagnostic Testing Inequities in Men | What Factors Contribute?
What factors contribute to diagnostic testing inequities in men? Dr. Kyle Riding discusses social and cultural factors for men and ways to change male thinking about health care.
The Role of Implicit Bias in Diagnostic Inequities
What is the role of implicit bias in diagnostic inequities? Dr. Kyle Riding discusses implicit bias and how it can be addressed to improve health outcomes.
How Can Sickle Cell Providers Advocate for Equitable Diagnostics?
Maya Bloomberg shares how providers can assist with raising sickle cell education and awareness, screening recommendations, and increasing patient self-advocacy.
Diagnostics Decoded | Understanding Bilirubin
What exactly is bilirubin? Expert Dr. Kyle Riding explains how bilirubin is involved in body processes and what the different bilirubin lab values mean.
Is Diagnostic Testing the Hidden Gem of Healthcare?
Diverse Health Hub and its Pro Hub members are proud to have participated in the COLA Laboratory Enrichment Forum this year in Florida. Read to learn more about COLA.
CVS and Genetic Testing in Pregnant Women
Rates of genetic counseling and testing for expectant mothers and health monitoring of unborn babies should be improving. Yet this is only sometimes the case for some patients, and what can be done?
Sickle Cell Patient Turned Patient Navigator Shares Perspective
How has a sickle cell patient’s experience impacted his work as a patient navigator? Hear from sickle cell advocate John Masembe.
How Can HCPs Navigate Challenges in Optimizing Medications for Diverse Groups?
How can optimization of medications for diverse groups be aided by HCPs? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Dana Powell Baker explain.
How Can Unconscious Bias Lead to Misdiagnosis?
How can misdiagnosis result from unconscious bias? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Dana Powell Baker share their perspectives and personal medical experiences with bias.
How Can We Improve Minority Representation in Clinical Trials and Laboratory Validations?
How can clinical trial participation and laboratory validations be increased for BIPOC and minority patients? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses ways and places to build medical trust with underrepresented patients.
What Are Health Factors That Impact Patient Response to Pathogens?
How is patient response to pathogens impacted by various health factors? Expert Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses the impact of some comorbidities and health conditions on infectious diseases.
What Strategies Are Used for Infectious Disease Prediction?
What are some strategies used for prediction of infectious diseases? Expert Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses different population areas, wildlife, and methods used for infectious disease prediction.
What Are Promising Approaches to Emerging Infectious Disease Detection?
How can emerging infectious diseases be detected in new ways? Expert Dr. Rodney Rohde provides updates on detection methods.
How Do Viruses Change to Create Outbreaks?
How do viral outbreaks emerge from evolving viruses? Expert Dr. Rodney Rohde explains factors that cause viruses to adapt.
What’s Contributing to the Emergence of New Infectious Diseases?
What factors are impacting the emergence of new infectious diseases? Expert Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses emergence of SARS-CoV-2, SARS, COVID-19, and MERS.
Young Adult Black Sickle Cell Patient Transitions to Adult Care
The sickle cell care transition from pediatric to adult care is a vulnerable time, so what can be done to help these patients? Hear from sickle cell advocates John Masembe and Jemela Williams.
How Can Laboratory Scientists Help With Equitable Care Delivery?
How can work toward equitable care delivery be aided by laboratory scientists? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Dana Powell Baker share their perspectives and hopes for the future.