Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: April 30 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) may have Alzheimers disease (AD) pathology that can be detected by plasma biomarkers. Our objective was to evaluate plasma biomarkers of AD and their...
Study can improve understanding of how disability develops in MS - Insights
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified clear differences in brain and spinal cord scarring in patients with demyelinating diseases.
Updated assay guides diagnosis of autoimmune liver disease: Anne Tebo, Ph.D. - Insights
Anne Tebo, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' updated ALDG2 assay helps with the evaluation of patients with suspected autoimmune liver disease. The panel also helps with the evaluation of liver disease of unknown etiology.
New tests launched in August - Insights
In August 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced three new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: March 8 - Insights
This week’s research roundup features: Androgen deprivation therapy use and duration with definitive radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer: an individual patient data meta-analysis.
April 2023 - Ophthalmic Pathology - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Ophthalmic Pathology.
New tests launched in June - Insights
In June 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced forty-nine new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: October 10 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a pattern of injury caused by autoantibodies binding to specific target antigens, with accumulation of immune complexes along the subepithelial region of glomerular...
Autoimmune Axonal Evaluation [Test in Focus] - Insights
Divyanshu Dubey, M.B.B.S. gives an overview of this test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing compares to other testing approaches, and what clinical action can be...
One Test, Multiple Targets: Zeroing in on Autoimmune Movement Disorders - Insights
A movement disorder might be caused by the body’s immune system, which is meant to fight infections, suddenly attacking the brain. Fortunately, an “autoimmune movement disorder” can often be treated—once its cause is discovered.