Medical Laboratory Observer

Founded in 1969, Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO) serves as a valuable resource for clinical laboratory professionals. It offers access to peer-reviewed articles, continuing education (CE) opportunities, management advice for labs, and the latest advancements in molecular diagnostics. Additionally, MLO covers topics like infection control, oncology, pathology practices, regulatory changes, industry developments, and reviews of new products.

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New CISA guidance regarding potential cyber incident

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published new guidelines for the public regarding “credential risks associated with potential legacy Oracle cloud compromise.” CISA published a statement on April 16, stating that they are informed of the incident and “while the scope and impact remains unconfirmed, the nature of the reported activity presents potential risk to organizations and individuals, particularly where credential material may be exposed, reused across...
Report: Trump White House to drastically slash HHS budget

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Mark Hagland

At 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, Washington Post reporters Lena H. Sun, Carolyn Y.
Millions of children dead due to antimicrobial resistance in 2022

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

A new study analyzed antimicrobial resistance (AMR) related deaths in children in 2022. AMR was associated with 3 million children’s deaths in 2022.
About 25% of patient safety incidents tied to poor communication

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Christina Wichmann

According to a meta-analysis published on April 15 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, poor communication is a major cause of patient safety incidents. Researchers at the University of Leicester reviewed 46 studies examining whether communication failures contributed to safety events — including adverse events, near misses, medical errors, and medication errors. The studies involved data from 67,826 patients across Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
New Alzheimer’s blood test detects degree of dementia

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

A new study by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Lund University in Sweden found that a new Alzheimer’s blood test could lead to more personalized care. The test detects the disease and the degree of the condition, according to a release.
Abstract applications open for AABB annual meeting

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

AABB published a call for abstracts for their 2025 annual meeting that will take place October 25-28 in San Diego. According to the association, they “encourage submissions from both members and non-members, with detailed guidelines available online.” They note that individuals can submit for oral or poster presentations and they can still revise abstracts once submitted. The deadline is May 19. AABB will be awarding certain abstracts. More information available on AABB’s website
Twin pregnancies could need more surveillance

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

A new National Institutes of Health study on twin pregnancies suggests that they could need more surveillance. According to a press release, twins “start out smaller in pregnancy than was previously known.” Ultrasounds of 315 twins with individual placentas were compared to 2,604 single pregnancies. The analysis found that “twins have less fat tissue and less muscle mass than singletons beginning at 15 weeks of pregnancy.”Additional research is needed to verify these results.
Dr. Oz’s CMS vision

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed as the 17th Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator on April 3. He revealed his goals for the agency in a press release. With a reported $1.7 trillion budget, he will work closely with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on the Make America Healthy Again Campaign.
Forty hospital jobs ranked by pay

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Christina Wichmann

This month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest occupational and wage statistics. The mean annual wages for 40 hospital jobs, in descending order, are listed below.
New diabetes type named

2 weeks ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

Diabetes caused by undernourishment has officially been named type 5 diabetes by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).