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My Thoughts on Multi- Cancer Early Detection Tests (MCEDs)
In recent years, new molecular tests have been showing up on my radar. Some of these tests make fantastic claims, such as a simple blood test able...
Learning, Leading and Connecting at the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend my very first Laboratory Enrichment Forum, COLA’s own national laboratory conference. This year it...
Celebrating 50 Years of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week: Honoring the Heart of Healthcare
My favorite time of year is finally here: Lab Week! Did you know that Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (MLPW) is celebrating its 50th...
Meet Cynthia Bruzzi, MD: COLA’s Medical Director of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Hello laboratory professionals! I’d like to introduce myself to the readers of Laboratory Watch. My name is Cynthia Bruzzi, and I was recently named...
What Role Can Laboratory Medicine Play in the Field of Integrative Medicine?
By R. W. “Chip” Watkins, MD, MPH, FAAFP Integrative medicine is a field that combines conventional medical practices with alternative therapies to...
Primary HPV Testing in Cervical Cancer Screening—Unmasking False Results in HPV Testing (Part 6)
Welcome back to our ongoing series on the use of primary HPV testing in cervical cancer screening. In this installment, we aim to shed light on the...
Guinea Worm Eradication: Approaching Success Amid New Challenges
The global effort to eradicate Guinea worm disease, or dracunculiasis, is nearing a historic milestone, thanks to decades of persistent,...
The Role of Laboratory Testing in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management 
Breast cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the U.S., one in eight women is expected to develop breast cancer in...