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Stephanie Mitchell, PhD, Senior Director of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology at Beckman Coulter will join MLO’s editor in chief in a discussion on general disease management...
Sept. 30, 2026
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Laboratories navigate antimicrobial resistance challenges, shifting respiratory testing trends, and ongoing supply chain pressures.
Aug. 27, 2026
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Connecting the Dots: Innovations in Diabetes and Kidney Disease Diagnostics Diabetes and kidney disease are closely intertwined—and advances in laboratory diagnostics are...
Aug. 13, 2026
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Ensuring Accuracy for Molecular Diagnostic Assays If you’ve ever experienced issues with your molecular diagnostic assay accuracy or problems with quality control for...
July 7, 2026

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At ADLM, Diasorin experts discuss diagnostic stewardship, decentralized testing, clinically appropriate diagnostics, & how innovative solutions help laboratories improve efficiency...
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Discover how next-generation handheld diagnostics are changing medicine at the speed of care.
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Data analytics in the medical laboratory: Progress, gaps, and persistent barriers
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Enhancing test reliability through better collection, handling, and clinical interpretation.
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Respiratory Diagnostics: Preparedness, Stewardship, and Personalized Care Respiratory infections represent both a persistent and significant health burden, necessitating accurate...
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This webinar offers practical insights into reducing technologist workload and enhancing hematology workflows by leveraging existing CBC data, with real-world case studies demonstrating...
Aug. 25, 2026
This on-demand webinar explores laboratory strategies to reduce sample cancellations due to hemolysis, improve specimen quality, and manage hemolyzed specimens. Continuing education...
June 30, 2026
Join our free CE webinars to explore cutting-edge topics like STI diagnostics, stroke care improvements, blood biomarkers for Alzheimer's, and digital microscopy, enhancing your...
June 4, 2026
Medical Laboratory Observer will offer two free CE webinars in May focusing on innovative STI diagnostics and stroke care improvements, providing valuable insights for laboratory...
April 29, 2026

Diagnostics

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Are adult drug-testing cutoffs appropriate for neonatal and pediatric patients? This article examines how differences in physiology, specimen collection, and drug detectability...
Sept. 14, 2026
The assay detects 19 clinically relevant DPYD gene variants linked to chemotherapy toxicity.
Sept. 11, 2026
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Quest Diagnostics introduces a new feature allowing Apple Health users across the U.S. to purchase and schedule comprehensive lab tests directly through their iPhone and iPad,...
Sept. 10, 2026
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Cepheid, a Danaher company, has received WHO Emergency Use Listing for its Xpert Hemorrhagic Fever Panel, enabling rapid detection of Ebola and other hemorrhagic viruses to aid...
Sept. 8, 2026

Disease

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Researchers at UNC have created a regression-based model that predicts when metastatic breast cancer patients may be nearing end of life, aiming to enhance care planning and conversatio...
Sept. 14, 2026
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Diagnosing women’s health conditions can be challenging, especially when symptoms overlap. For patients presenting with vaginal symptoms, particularly concerns of a sexually...
Sept. 8, 2026
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A University of Miami study highlights that alcohol-related cancer deaths have more than doubled over the past three decades, emphasizing alcohol as a significant, modifiable ...
Sept. 4, 2026
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The World Health Organization and Africa CDC announced the end of the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Uganda after 42 days without new cases, highlighting effective containment and...
Sept. 4, 2026

Management

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The Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program has allocated nearly $25 million to 132 hospitals in rural areas across 13 states, aiming to improve healthcare access and financial...
Sept. 11, 2026
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A recent CMS action has resulted in the exclusion of 11 DMEPOS suppliers involved in extensive Medicare fraud totaling over $3.4 billion. The companies engaged in fraudulent billing...
Sept. 10, 2026
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The FDA has appointed new leaders across various centers, including the first Deputy Commissioner for Technology and AI, highlighting a strategic move towards innovation and public...
Sept. 10, 2026
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This year's winners showcase innovative strategies such as statewide maternal health initiatives, nurse-led preoperative programs, and AI-driven staff education, demonstrating...
Sept. 9, 2026

Molecular

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OGT has expanded its SureSeq Universal NGS UDI range, allowing laboratories to multiplex up to 384 samples per run, optimizing high-capacity Illumina sequencing systems and reducing...
Sept. 14, 2026
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QIAGEN introduces QIAsymphony Connect, an IVD-compliant platform that automates nucleic acid extraction, ensuring standardized workflows and high sensitivity for clinical molecular...
Sept. 3, 2026
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PacBio introduces SPRQ-Nx chemistry and a software update for Vega systems, boosting HiFi data output to 90 Gb per run, reducing costs, and expanding sequencing flexibility for...
Aug. 25, 2026
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The enhanced capabilities allow IDT to produce high-diversity, low-yield oligonucleotides quickly and reliably, broadening options for research and commercial applications.
Aug. 25, 2026