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A Biological Definition for Alzheimer’s

A new framework that uses biomarkers and neurodegeneration to define Alzheimer’s disease may help decide which tests are most appropriate for clinical diagnosis. (Image credit: Barabasa/iStock)

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The 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting showcases the cutting edge science and technology shaping the future of clinical testing and patient care. Join us at McCormick Place Chicago, July 29–August 2.

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The Golden Age of Immunotherapy

As checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T cell therapies transform cancer care, labs are now facing the challenge of supporting testing requirements for these new treatments.

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Variation of Creatinine, Cystatin C, eGFR

Researchers determine that, despite differences in within-subject biological variation (CVI) of creatinine, the CVI and RCV of the eGFR equations were relatively similar for people with or without chronic kidney disease. (Image credit: John Campbell/Flickr)

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CRP-Based Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Researchers find that a new regular C-reactive protein (CRP) assay can be used for cardiovascular risk assessment, which is expected to provide substantial operational and financial advantages compared with hs-CRP assays.

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FEATURED AACC ARTERY SOLUTION

WHO Essential Diagnostics List

What do AACC members think of WHO’s recently published Essential Diagnostics List? Reactions are mostly positive—the list is comprehensive and likely to gain traction and become a target goal for funding for developing nations. A couple respondents, however, are disappointed the list includes very little in support of women’s health beyond determination of pregnancy and a subset of STIs.

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IN THE JOURNAL OF APPLIED LABORATORY MEDICINE

New Bugs and New Drugs

Researchers discuss how new technologies are enabling clinical microbiology labs to detect and identify pathogens better, and to characterize emerging antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.

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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 10+ languages through local 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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