Diagnostic Error Disparities
What does a holistic examination of diagnostic error disparities look like? Medical researchers from The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) and Johns Hopkins University examined and attacked the question head-on.
Disparities in Echocardiography and Solutions for Heart Health Care
What kind of diagnostic testing disparities in race, age, and sex are patients up against for obtaining echocardiograms in the U.S., and how can heart health outcomes be overcome?
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Are Issues and Solutions to Unconscious Bias in Interpreting Lab Values?
What are some unconscious bias issues and solutions for interpreting lab values? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Dana Powell Baker share their perspectives.
What’s Happening to Ensure Lab Test Accuracy for Diverse Populations?
What work is being carried out to help ensure lab test accuracy for diverse populations? Laboratory scientist Dr. Dana Powell Baker discusses standardization efforts.
Do Racial and Ethnic Groups Show Differences in Drug Metabolism Enzymes?
Do drug metabolism enzymes vary by racial and ethnic groups? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Dana Powell Baker discuss the history of race correction in drug metabolism.
How Can Racial and Ethnic Differences Be Reflected Accurately in Clinical Practice?
How can clinical practice be an accurate reflection of racial and ethnic differences? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Dana Powell Baker share their perspectives.
How Is Race Used in Laboratory Medicine Practices?
How have laboratory medicine practices used race-based corrections? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus discusses race-based corrections, patient impacts, and where things stand today.
How Can Laboratory Medicine Practices Be Corrected More Quickly?
What are some ways that laboratory medicine practiced might be corrected more quickly? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Dana Powell Baker share their perspectives.
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.