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Reversing the Effects of Diabetes

A tuberculosis vaccine shows promise in reversing advanced type 1 diabetes by restoring proper immune response to pancreatic islet cells. (Image credit: bdspn/iStock)

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Register for AACC 2017

The 69th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo showcases the cutting edge science and technology shaping the future of clinical testing. Join us at the San Diego Convention Center, July 30–August 3. (Image credit: Martin LaBar/Flickr)

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The Trials of Implementing Automation

Edward Ki Yun Leung, PhD, DABCC, FACB, discusses several valuable lessons that the University of Chicago Medical Center learned while implementing a new lab automation system.

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What Endocrinologists Want to Know About Lab Tests

A symposium at the 69th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting will address clinician concerns associated with hair cortisol, insulin-like growth factor, and tumor marker assays. (Image credit: Fertnig/iStock)

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Glucose Monitoring in Some Diabetics Unnecessary?

A new study found that for patients with non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes, daily monitoring of glucose levels did not improve either the patients’ glucose control or their quality of life. (Image credit: Darryl Leja/NHGRI)

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FEATURED AACC ARTERY SOLUTION

12 Hour Fasting for Lipid Profile

An AACC member asked the Artery if other labs still have patients fast prior to running a lipid profile. In spite of a major position paper released last year advocating for non-fasting lipid profiles, many respondents say they still require fasting. However, one AACC member from Australia did adopt a non-fasting protocol in accordance with national recommendations, and has so far not received any negative feedback about the change.

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JALM TALK

The Era for hs-cTn Has Begun in the U.S.

This podcast from AACC’s The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine discusses the advantages and challenges of implementing the first high sensitivity troponin assay in the U.S., which will result in a higher number of patients with an elevated troponin.

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IN CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

Pompe Disease vs. Pseudodeficiency

Researchers demonstrate that an MS/MS acid α-glucosidase assay successfully separates newborns with Pompe disease from pseudodeficiency newborns and Pompe disease carriers—while fluorimetry does not.

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PATIENT CARE

Lab Tests Online

AACC’s labtestsonline.org helps patients better understand the many clinical laboratory tests that play a critical role in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating a broad range of conditions, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infectious diseases. Lab Tests Online content is peer-reviewed and is available in 13 languages through 16 sites around the globe.

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AACC LEARNING LAB

Adaptive Online Learning for Lab Professionals

AACC Learning Lab is designed to help laboratory medicine experts expand their knowledge. Developed in collaboration with NEJM Group and Area9 Learning, this program uses revolutionary adaptive technology to deliver precisely the gold standard lab medicine content the learner needs.

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About AACC

AACC is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. Our leadership in education, advocacy and collaboration helps lab professionals adapt to change and do what they do best: provide vital insight and guidance so patients get the care they need.

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