On Medical Grounds Podcast

04/15/2026

Medavera does not utilize AI to develop our content because of the risks associated with inaccuracies, bias, and incomplete information.

Due to these same issues, ACCME has produced guidance for the responsible use of AI in accredited programs. While the accreditor suggests certain uses of AI may be relevant for planning, evaluation, and organizational purposes, the message is clear that if AI is used to develop program content, the new guidance should be implemented and documented.

The full guidance document is available at the link below:https://zurl.co/9vzGY

03/30/2026

Join us at POCT University for our new accredited webinar, "Every Drop Counts: Preserving Blood in the NICU."

Anemia in premature infants is often the result of blood loss from laboratory testing. Blood test ordering volume has risen 5% annually in neonates in the past decade and nearly 80% of premature infants require a blood transfusion in their first month of life.

In this webinar, Eli Cahan, MD, MSc, Neonatology Fellow of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Clinical Researcher at the Stanford Center for Advanced Perinatal Education, and journalist at Rolling Stone, will discuss current issues with blood draws in the NICU and the movement towards neonatal blood preservation, including quality initiatives that may improve care. Bethany Lazzara, BNS, RNC-NIC, a Clinical Shift Coordinator in the NICU at Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Central DuPage Hospital will present a case of a micro-preemie in the NICU and methods of volume preservation for blood gas measurements.

This webinar is accredited for physicians, nurses, laboratory professionals, and respiratory therapists.

https://zurl.co/bEnGM

Content was planned and developed by Medavera, Inc with educational support from Siemens Healthineers.

02/06/2026

We had the honor of working with a great group of collaborators on this paper. Thank you all for your insights and hard work!
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Lesion-causing viruses, herpes simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV), are common and difficult to distinguish clinically. Each can be found over any area of the body but have different treatment regimens and considerations for infectivity and future outbreak management. Laborato...

01/22/2026

New publication alert! A new paper has been published on the performance of the FDA-approved Lumipulse G pTau 217/β-Amyloid (Aβ) 1-42 plasma ratio test. The data show the test's efficacy in differentiating amyloid-positive and amyloid-negative pathology in a selection of patients across the cognitive impairment spectrum. OMG interviewed one of the authors of the paper, Dr. Francesca De Simone, along with Alzheimer's specialist Dr. Douglas Galasko on the benefits of plasma testing in patients with cognitive impairment. Check out the paper and podcast below!

Publication: https://zurl.co/6NdjI Podcast with Dr. Douglas Galasko and Dr. Francesca De Simone: https://zurl.co/DC2PW

12/23/2025

We at Medavera would like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season and new year!

11/13/2025

Our own Dr. Jane Caldwell is an author on one of the most-read recent articles in the Journal of Infectious Diseases with over 6,000 views in the last year! This educational supplement on pharyngitis pathogens and diagnostics was created with Dr. Bobby Boyanton of Arkansas Children's and Dr. Nathan Ledeboer of the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Check it out!
https://zurl.co/ss0Wl


University Press

Abstract. Pharyngitis is an inflammatory condition of the pharynx and/or tonsils commonly seen in both children and adults. Viruses and bacteria represent

10/06/2025

On Medical Grounds is your source for engaging, relevant, evidence-based medical information. Join us and our host, Dr. Jane Caldwell as she interviews key experts and introduces our Medical Mystery shorts. Complimentary teaching slides and continuing education credits are available on selected podcasts.

You can listen and subscribe at our website, OMG app, or your favorite podcast platform!

OMG: https://zurl.co/0d7jR
Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/BcvgA
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09/26/2025

Join our host Jane Caldwell for a conversation with pharmacists Duane Jones and Jennifer Griffin on how a pharmacy test-and-treat program can improve access to care. Duane and Jennifer share their best practice case of implementing a testing and billing workflow at the Harps Pharmacy network that improved patient care and provided needed reimbursement for pharmacy sustainability. They discuss details of their implementation and how other pharmacies can do the same.

https://zurl.co/7Bk8X


Educational support provided by QuidelOrtho.

Transforming access to care

09/18/2025

Join us for a new two-part series on Alzheimer's disease diagnostics. Learn about the first FDA-approved plasma biomarker test and what early detection can mean for patients, families, caregivers, and physicians.

In part 1 of this podcast, Dr. Douglas Galasko of the University of California, San Diego discusses the many ways in which Alzheimer's can be diagnosed.

He also addresses the impact of plasma biomarker tests, the roles of specific biomarkers, and how an early diagnosis can influence patient outcomes.

Part 2 is a brief interview with Francesca De Simone, PhD of Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc., she provides insights into the role of biomarkers for assessing cognitive impairment.

🎧 Now streaming on your favorite podcast channel, the OMG app, and the OMG website.
https://zurl.co/IjfLa


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This educational podcast series was sponsored by Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.

04/21/2025

It's LAB WEEK! In honor of this year's theme: “Mystery Machine of Diagnostics,” we have a new accredited Medical Mystery Podcast! - https://zurl.co/DQy1g

FREE CME/CE: The Over Exposure

”How can I explain this to my wife??” Andre Bennett returns from a photo assignment in Africa and may have brought back more than souvenirs… But is the case as obvious as it seems? Listen to find out and get credits for !

Learning Objectives:
Assess real-live challenges with HSV/VZV diagnosis
Integrate information on lesion analysis and improved diagnostic techniques
Identify and describe benefits of multiplex testing to improve outcomes

This program is accredited for up to 0.5 continuing education hours/credits for physicians, nurses, and laboratory professionals.

Planned and developed by Medavera. Educational funding provided by QuidelOrtho.

04/17/2025

It is time to test your diagnostic skills with a new Medical Mystery!

Andre Bennett returned from a photoshoot in Africa with a fever, headache, sore throat, and a rash located somewhere he would rather not explain to his wife. The answer seems obvious, but is it really? Listen to the podcast and get FREE CME/CE credits for physicians, nurses, and laboratory professionals!

Learning Objectives:
• Assess real-live challenges with HSV/VZV diagnosis
• Integrate information on lesion analysis and improved diagnostic techniques
• Identify and describe benefits of multiplex testing to improve outcomes

This program is accredited for up to 0.5 continuing education hours/credits for physicians, nurses, and laboratory professionals.

Planned and developed by Medavera. Educational funding provided by QuidelOrtho.
https://zurl.co/OverExposure

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01/17/2025

The FDA is proposing new guidelines requiring pulse oximeter manufacturers to gather more diverse data to ensure accuracy for patients of different skin tones.
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Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels are working for patients of color.