Diagnostic Testing and Impact on LGBTQIA Community
Is there research or data focused on health testing disparities impacting the LGBTQIA community? How can LGBTQIA communities best advocate for themselves?
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.
Does Laboratory Medicine Worsen Health Disparities Unintentionally?
Are health disparities sometimes worsened unintentionally by laboratory medicine? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses cost issues and systemic issues with laboratory medicine and the U.S. healthcare system.
How Can We Address Diagnostic Inequities in Laboratory Practices?
How can healthcare professionals help ensure that laboratory practices address diagnostic inequities? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses ways that public health laboratories are working to reduce diagnostic inequities.
Lupus Nephritis | Vital Diagnostic Tests for Diagnosis and Treatment
What diagnostic testing is used for lupus nephritis diagnosis and treatment? Dr. Kyle Riding explains.
Sickle Cell Disease Care Barriers and Building Solutions
What are sickle cell disease care barriers? What can we do to educate as well as bring awareness to current and future hematologists?
Blood Test Shows Aging of Organs
If a simple blood test could show how your internal organs are aging, would you want to know? A recent study revealed information that could assist healthcare professionals in providing vital care sooner for patients with a rapidly aging organ.
What Is a Lab Test Reference Range and How Are They Determined?
Are there some lab ranges under scrutiny that may require further research? How do I understand my normal? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus explains.
Heart Behind the White Coat: Dr. Jill Majeski
Dr. Jill Majeski shares what continues to drive her passion in medicine and patient advocacy and her advice to students aspiring to become healthcare professionals.
How Can We Combat Unconscious Bias in Sickle Cell Care?
What are some ways to combat unconscious bias in sickle cell care? Sickle cell advocates John Masembe and Jemela Williams share their perspectives.
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.
Heart Behind the White Coat: Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman
Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman shares what continues to drive her passion in medicine and patient advocacy and her advice to students aspiring to become healthcare professionals.
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Key Diagnostic Testing
What is focal segmental glomeruloslcerosis (FSGS), and what should sickle cell patients know about the condition? Hear from hematology nurse practitioner Maya Bloomberg.
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.
What Is the Impact of Unconscious Bias on Laboratory Diagnostics and Health Outcomes?
Can unconscious bias impact laboratory diagnostics and health outcomes? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses unconscious bias and solutions toward improved health outcomes.
Systemic Mastocytosis | Appearance in Various Skin Tones and Genders
How does systemic mastocytosis manifest in different skin tones and genders? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus explains how the condition can vary by skin tone and gender and shares advice for patients.
What Is Systemic Mastocytosis and How Is It Diagnosed?
What happens in systemic mastocytosis, and what diagnostic tests are used for it? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus explains the condition and diagnostic tests.
Diagnostic Testing Inequities | Impact of Social Determinants of Health for Sickle Cell Patients
How do social determinants of health impact diagnostic testing equity? Hear from sickle cell advocates John Masembe and Jemela Williams.
What Kind of Support Does the Sickle Cell Community Need?
Sickle cell patients need more support, but what kind of support will have the most impact? Hear from sickle cell advocates John Masembe and Jemela Williams.