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case study on : a middle-aged man presents with a rash on his back that's been there for two years that has been resistant to treatment. Can you ID the causative agent?

Microbiology Case Study: Tinea cruris in a Middle-Aged Male Case Presentation A middle-aged male presented for a chronic inguinal and back rash present for over two years (Figure 1A). Travel history was notable for trips to the Middle East and Canada during…

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This study in AJCP investigates the adoption and perception of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, among pathologists. https://bit.ly/3ywLwBX

A survey analysis of the adoption of large language models among pathologists AbstractObjectives. We sought to investigate the adoption and perception of large language model (LLM) applications among pathologists.Methods. A cross-sec

Don’t miss ’s Fellowship Fair, where 200+ prestigious programs and residents can connect face-to-face to discuss fellowship opportunities, happening in just a few weeks! Register today and find the followship right for you at: https://bit.ly/46iwrk8

Unlocking the power of starts with education. Equipping lab leaders and staff with the understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives creates a safe and welcoming work environment and drives better patient outcomes, ensuring equitable treatment for all. https://bit.ly/3WLMT7Y

ASCP, as a grant partner of the CDC OneLab Initiative, launched the Building Bridges webinar series in 2023. Now embarking on its 3rd season, find out more about the discussions this series has sparked, and what’s to come. https://bit.ly/3WGZiKy

Join ASCP’s Allison Chambliss, PhD, DABCC, FADLM today at 12 PM CST for a live panel presentation covering UCLA Health’s lab stewardship program, its governance structure, and how to improve patient care during our Virtual Pathology Grand Rounds series! These VPGRs will provide pathologists and medical lab professionals with a space to learn collaboratively. This event is free to attend for members, save your spot here: https://bit.ly/3AjAwbM

The ASCP Resident Council is hosting an Ask Me Anything event with Dr. Nicole Jackson! Join us in the Resident Online Community and get all of your post residency questions answered 8/12-8/18. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3SGp0gL

Seeking workforce support and services? Visit the Workforce Lounge at for resources, mentorship, networking, career advancement support, collaboration opportunities, and more. Make sure to also sign up for a slot to try the new interactive trainings September 4-6. Don’t miss out! https://www.jotform.com/form/242116030069142

Join ASCP’s Allison Chambliss, PhD, DABCC, FADLM on 8/13 at 12 PM CST for a live panel presentation covering UCLA Health’s lab stewardship program, its governance structure, and how to improve patient care during our Virtual Pathology Grand Rounds series! These VPGRs will provide pathologists and medical lab professionals with a space to learn collaboratively. This event is free to attend for members, save your spot here: https://bit.ly/3AjAwbM

Educators, take the next step toward connecting with learners and expanding your tools to measure success during the Educator’s Toolkit virtual workshop series. Join ASCP on August 22 at 11 AM CST to unpack the role of assessment in education and enhance the experience of learners in the laboratory for the second session in the 4-part series, Assessment: Measuring success, Engaging learners and Beyond. Register now to save your spot: https://bit.ly/3WtSUqX

The management and administration archives on cover lab safety, digital pathology, workforce issues, and more. Read them here:

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“A well-trained and skillful healthcare workforce, including laboratory medicine, is essential for global health,” writes Von Samedi, MD, PhD, in a recent article for Critical Values. Read on to learn more about his thoughts on how the laboratory can help advance patient care around the world. https://bit.ly/3SKey8e

The ASCP Resident Council is hosting an Ask Me Anything event with Dr. Nicole Jackson! Join us in the Resident Online Community and get all of your post residency questions answered 8/12-8/18. https://bit.ly/3LYJjm0

Breast cancer vaccine developments have reached milestones that researchers once thought were just far-off dreams. Now the prospect of one day eliminating breast cancer entirely is more real than ever. Read more at: https://bit.ly/4fEFHTO

These AJCP authors established normal reference ranges for a novel heparin neutralization TEG 6s cartridge.

TEG® 6s coagulation testing with a novel heparin neutralization cartridge: Technical validation and determination of normal reference ranges AbstractObjectives. We sought to establish normal reference ranges (NRRs) for a novel TEG 6s cartridge (TEG 6s Citrated: K, KH, RTH, FFH [Global Hemostasis

This Laboratory Medicine study investigated the link between the triglyceride-to-high–density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and the occurrence of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Association between triglyceride to HDL cholesterol ratio and a risk of diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis AbstractObjective. The aim of this study was to investigate the link between the triglyceride-to-high–density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-C) and

The management and administration archives on cover lab safety, digital pathology, workforce issues, and more. Read them here: https://bit.ly/3ytVCU7

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ASCP Online Communities are now available for ASCP Members! Members can navigate the communities home page to join exclusive Online Communities. Participate in the fun and connect with other like-minded members today! https://bit.ly/3SHyZmQ

These AJCP authors established normal reference ranges for a novel heparin neutralization TEG 6s cartridge. https://bit.ly/4fuAY7k

TEG® 6s coagulation testing with a novel heparin neutralization cartridge: Technical validation and determination of normal reference ranges AbstractObjectives. We sought to establish normal reference ranges (NRRs) for a novel TEG 6s cartridge (TEG 6s Citrated: K, KH, RTH, FFH [Global Hemostasis

Congratulations to the official Top 5 honorees for ASCP's 2024 program:

Dr. Viharkumar Patel, MD, FASCP
Dr. Kimberly Fiock, PhD, QBRSCM
Dr. Khaleel Al-Obaidy, MBBS, FASCP, D-ABP
Steven Springer, MS, MLS(ASCP) CM, PACM, MBCM
Brittany J. Bell, MS, MBA, MLS(ASCP) CM, MBCM

Discover more on the distinct accomplishments of the honorees here: https://bit.ly/4d6YVzZ

ASCP is now offering up to $1,000 in travel assistance to attend in Chicago! Select candidates can apply and join in on 4 days of incredible learning, networking, and fun. Apply by August 9 to be considered. To see if you are eligible, visit:

ASCP 2024 Travel Grant Application Please click the link to complete this form.

Aaron Odegard, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM SMCM uses the Negotiation and Advocacy Toolkit to improve every aspect of patient care and in the laboratory:

“The great thing about the Toolbox is it’s a starting point. We need everyone’s input. Every big journey is composed of small steps - be one of these valuable steps with us on our journey."

See how the Toolkit can be useful for your team by visiting: https://bit.ly/3VCdOmd

Make sure to attend ’s Fellowship Fair, where 200+ prestigious programs and residents can connect face-to-face to discuss fellowship opportunities. Take advantage of this opportunity and more by registering today at: https://bit.ly/4d1XX7m

Over on Lablogatory, lab safety expert Jason P. Nagy discusses ergonomics in the clinical laboratory. Does your workplace measure up?

Sprains, Strains, and Automobiles When you get into your car, what’s the first thing you do? Perhaps you are the sole owner/operator of that vehicle and can just slide in, fasten your seatbelt, and take off. If you share a vehicle,…

In May, ASCP took part in the 2nd Annual COLA Summit to Address the Laboratory Workforce Shortage. Members of the laboratory community assessed progress on laboratory initiatives including visualizing career paths and used key data to better understand the workforce shortage. Learn more about the Summit initiatives and recap here

Executives Convene 2nd Annual Summit to Address the Laboratory Workforce Shortage On May 7, 2024, representatives from various organizations across the nation met in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida for the second Annual Workforce Action Alliance (WAA) Summit. The WAA is an executive-level group focused on identifying a few key initiatives each year to address the laboratory wor...

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