Clinical Lab Chat

In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, CLP Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski discusses the critical role diagnostics play in successful organ transplantation with Tina Liedtky, president of Transplant Diagnostics for Thermo Fisher.During the course of the lively conversation, they discuss: How diagnostics fit into the organ transplant process.How diagnostics are helping to up the odds of transplant success both short and long term.The role of post-transplantation diagnostics and how ongoing diagnostic testing helps to keep patients healthy longer.An overview of Thermo Fisher’s transplantation diagnostics.What advances we can expect in the next 5 to 10 years.

KeywordsCervical Cancer, ASCCP Guidelines, HPV Testing, Self-Collection, At-Home Testing, Women's Health, Diagnostic Solutions, Preventive Care, Medical Technology, Health AccessSummaryIn this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, Chris Wolski and Dr. Jeff Andrews discuss significant advancements in cervical cancer prevention, focusing on the new ASCCP guidelines, the role of technology in screening, and the importance of self-collection methods. They explore how these changes can improve access to care for women and the future of at-home testing, while also addressing the psychological barriers and stigmas associated with cervical cancer screening.TakeawaysThe ASCCP guidelines are essential for managing cervical cancer risk.Technology has transformed how guidelines are updated and accessed.Self-collection methods can significantly increase screening rates.At-home testing is preferred by many women for convenience and privacy.Addressing stigmas is crucial for increasing testing participation.Cervical cancer is highly treatable when detected early.The Onclarity assay provides extended genotyping for better risk assessment.Guidelines are now more dynamic and can be updated quickly.Improving access to care is vital for women's health.The fight against cervical cancer is entering an exciting new phase.TitlesRevolutionizing Cervical Cancer PreventionThe Future of Women's Health ScreeningSound Bites"We can update guidelines very quickly now.""The app makes it much more dynamic and useful.""We're dealing with a couple of stigmas."Chapters00:00Introduction to New Diagnostic Guidelines02:51Understanding ASCCP Guidelines and Their Evolution05:30The Role of Technology in Women's Health Testing08:11Onclarity HPV Assay and Its Significance10:48Self-Collection Methods for Cervical Cancer Screening13:19The Future of At-Home Testing15:53Impact of New Guidelines on Labs and Testing18:32Addressing Stigmas and Psychological Barriers20:45Conclusion and Future Directions21:41Podcast Music Outro.wav

In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, CLP’s Director of Business Intelligence, Chris Wolski, discusses the how and why of making precise clinical diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases with Russ Lebovitz, MD, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Amprion. Among the topics they discuss:The critical importance of making accurate diagnoses of neurodegenerative diseasesWhy alpha-synuclein is an accurate biomarker for a number of degenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’sHow adding neurodegenerative testing to the routine diagnostic menu would benefit patients and their caregiversWhy we’re entering a neurological healthcare “golden age”

In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, CLP Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski engages in a wide-ranging discussion with Peggy Lillis Foundation CEO and founder Christian Lillis about the organization’s efforts to raise awareness of C diff. Among the topics they discuss: Why C diff is difficult to diagnoseHow Peggy Lillis is engaging with the public, scientific community, and legislators to improve understanding, diagnostics, and treatment of this increasingly common diseaseThe parallels of these awareness efforts with other public health education effortsHow laboratorians can help their organizations develop workflows to avoid under- and over-testing for C diff.

In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, BD’s VP of Global Medical Affairs for Diagnostic Solutions, makes a return visit to the studio for a conversation with CLP’s director of business intelligence, Chris Wolski, about BD and MD Anderson’s collaboration on HPV sample self-collection study.  Among the topics they cover:How self-collection aids in the fight against cervical cancerThe importance of reaching underserved communitiesHow MD Anderson’s program is shining a light on the need for sampling options in the U.S. and across the worldThe business benefits self-collection brings to labsThe impact self-collection will have in the near- and long-term