Answers from the Lab

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories

A Mayo Clinic curated podcast sharing Mayo Clinic knowledge and advancements on the state of testing, science, and people who are making it happen behind the scenes.... more

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How many episodes does Answers from the Lab have?

The podcast currently has 370 episodes available.

Answers from the Lab episodes:

January 05, 2023 Why cancer death rates are declining: Dr. Ansell
Steven Ansell, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Division of Hematology and senior deputy director, Midwest, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for a discussion with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., about declining cancer death rates. In this episode, Dr. Ansell and Dr. Pritt discuss advancements in cancer treatments that are leading to declining death rates, the role diagnostics plays in cancer treatment, and what the future may hold for cancer diagnostics.
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December 29, 2022 Respiratory virus update and a new measles test: Dr. Matthew Binnicker
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, joins host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., on this week’s episode of the "Answers From the Lab" podcast. In this episode, they discuss the ongoing respiratory virus season, a new test for measles available at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, and some tips to stay healthy.
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13min
December 22, 2022 Predictions for 2023: Dr. Bill Morice
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins “Answers From the Lab” for his weekly leadership update with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. In this episode, Drs. Pritt and Morice share their predictions for the new year and discuss why they believe 2023 will be a pivotal year for health care.
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17min
December 15, 2022 The laboratory’s role in spurring innovation: Dr. Bill Morice
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins “Answers From the Lab” for his weekly leadership update with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., interim chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. In this episode, Drs. Pritt and Morice discuss how offering specialty testing for conditions like Stiff-Person Syndrome and Alpha-Gal helps to advance innovation and give patients the answers they need.
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11min
December 08, 2022 Respiratory illness updates and health care economics: Dr. Bill Morice
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., interim chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. In this episode, Drs. Pritt and Morice provide an update on respiratory illness in the United States and discuss what’s at stake for health care organizations and laboratories in this year’s omnibus spending bill.
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14min
December 01, 2022 Ensuring quality in the lab: Dr. Bill Morice
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins “Answers From the Lab” for his weekly leadership update with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., interim chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. In this episode, using recent news as an example, Drs. Pritt and Morice discuss what can go wrong if everyone in the lab does not make quality their top priority.
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16min
November 29, 2022 Liquid biopsy offers noninvasive DNA testing for cancer care: Gang Zheng, M.D., Ph.D., and Aaron Mansfield, M.D.
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Could you each provide us a little bit about yourself and your background? Dr. Zheng, we'll start with you.
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Dr. Mansfield, how about you?
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Could you explain a little bit about the new biopsy test and the technology?
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Which patients should have this testing and when should it be used?
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What alternative test options are available and how would they compare to the Mayo complete cell-free DNA panel?
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Can you go into a little more detail from a clinical practice perspective about how these tests are used?
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Dr. Zheng, is there anything else you would like to add to this discussion?
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Dr. Mansfield, is there anything else you would like to add to this discussion?
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12min
November 24, 2022 Staying safe during the holidays: Dr. Bill Morice
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., interim chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice discuss how to stay healthy during the holiday season and protect yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illnesses including influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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10min
November 22, 2022 Carrier Screening: Linda Hasadsri, M.D., Ph.D.
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Dr. Hasadsri, could you provide us with an overview of what carrier screening is?
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Can you really expand on why these tests are important?
(05:25)
So in your experience, who could benefit from carrier screening and when should that testing be performed?
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Can you just share how does a healthcare provider order carrier screening and then secondarily what sample types are accepted?
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Can you share what are some of the unique features of our testing that sets the Mayo Clinic Laboratories apart?
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So the last question I have is could you just summarize the benefits of doing carrier screening at Mayo?
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13min
November 17, 2022 The challenges facing most health care leaders: Dr. Bill Morice
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., interim chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice discuss common challenges facing many hospital and laboratory leaders today, the important role of lab leaders in advancing patient care, and what to watch in Washington, D.C., as we head into the year’s end.
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13min

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