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The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), formerly AACC, is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to clinical laboratory science and its application to health care.

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Despite advances in imaging, molecular characterization, and treatment, cases of primary central nervous system lymphoma have steadily increased over the past five decades.
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New Study Could Improve Testing and Treatment for Rare Brain, Spinal Cord, and Eye Cancers

A newly identified biomarker could enable earlier, less invasive diagnosis and improved disease monitoring of some rare and aggressive cancers
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One of the most widely recognized issues is that AI models can replicate societal biases and systematically underestimate risk or misclassify disease in historically marginalized populations.
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ADLM Advocates for the Federal Government to Support Equitable Healthcare AI

The statement calls on Congress and federal agencies to modernize existing laboratory regulations and to implement policies to ensure that AI clinical systems are safe and effective
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The program dives deep into best practices related to data science, ranging from healthcare data security to mitigation of lab data problems.
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ADLM Launches First-of-Its-Kind Data Science Educational Program for Laboratory Medicine Professionals

The first-of-its-kind data science program helps lab professionals and pathologists apply analytics and AI to improve laboratory operations and results
byAssociation for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine
Drug testing plays a vital role in the care of patients who arrive at the ED with signs of a drug overdose or altered mental status.
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ADLM Releases Updated Expert Guidance on Emergency Department Drug Testing

Expert guidance outlines how laboratories and EDs can align test menus, interpret results, and adapt to changing drug trends
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Prior to joining ADLM, Wells served for two years as CEO of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), and the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine (ACMGF).
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ADLM Names Melanie J. Wells as CEO to Advance Innovation in Diagnostics

Wells will lead ADLM’s efforts to advance diagnostics, strengthen advocacy, and support laboratory professionals
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Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are one of the most common types of blood thinners.
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ADLM Releases New Guidance on Coagulation Testing to Improve Care for Patients on Blood Thinners

The new guidelines will help ensure that patients taking blood thinners still receive accurate diagnoses and effective treatment
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First developed in the 1940s, PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, were designed to resist water, oil, grease, and heat, making them useful in numerous consumer products and across multiple industries.
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Exposure to PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Higher Blood Levels of These ‘Forever’ Chemicals

Leading study lays the foundation for addressing the public health threat of high blood levels of PFAS
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Typically, clinicians conduct HPV testing in a doctor’s office using the same cells they collect during a Pap smear.
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New Research Could Make Testing for Gynecologic Cancers More Equitable and Accurate

ADLM 2025 studies highlight promising options for cervical and endometrial cancer testing
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Each year, more than 475,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease—a number that is only expected to climb due to climate change expanding the range of areas where ticks can live.
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Breaking Research at ADLM 2025: AI Poised to Revolutionize Lyme Disease Testing, Treatment

The findings spotlight the potential of AI to make a profound, positive difference in people’s lives
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“The ADLM 2025 program spotlights the sweeping scope of laboratory medicine in solving the most pressing problems of our time,” said ADLM CEO Mark J. Golden.
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ADLM 2025 to Address Medical Misinformation, Health Risks Posed by Plastics, AI Integration into Care, Precision Medicine, and More

This year’s meeting, in partnership with CSCC, explores clinical AI, medical misinformation, plastics in health, and advances in genomics and microbiome medicine
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As part of an aggressive campaign to downsize and restructure HHS, the Trump administration recently eliminated this vital committee—a move that could threaten the quality of clinical laboratory tests.
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ADLM Calls on HHS to Reinstate Essential Committee Needed to Ensure the Safety and Efficacy of Clinical Lab Tests

Not only will the elimination of CLIAC have a negative impact on patient care, it also isn’t likely to result in meaningful savings for the government
byAssociation for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine
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