Episode 325
Advancing Lupus Treatment With Modern Diagnostics: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.
September 19, 202417m 56s
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Show Notes
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by special guest Donald Thomas, M.D., a rheumatologist and lupus researcher. They discuss how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ suite of innovative lupus testing, offered in collaboration with Progentec Diagnostics, is enhancing the care and quality of life for patients affected by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Their discussion includes:
- Symptoms of lupus and characteristics of the complex disease process.
- The role of laboratory testing in diagnosing and managing long-term treatment for patients with lupus.
- Dr. Thomas’ clinical experience using the Progentec aiSLE® DX Lupus Flare Risk Index and Lupus Disease Activity Index for his patients, and how these tests have enhanced collaborative treatment planning.
- Why these novel tests are a major step forward in expanding diagnostic tools and improving care for patients living with SLE.
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