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The episode discusses key advancements and trends in lab medicine for 2025, focusing on health during the holidays and innovations in clinical diagnostics.

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, welcomes William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D. , president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to explore recent news updates and key advancements shaping the industry in 2025. Staying healthy during the holidays (00:18): Discover how to protect yourself and others as a new influenza strain, holiday gatherings, and increased travel raise the risk of spreading viruses. 2025 breakthroughs and trends (04:31) : Learn more about the technologies, regulations, and innovation influencing the future of clinical diagnostics. Note: Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting. Resources "Answers From the Lab” podcast: Innovations Set to Shape the Industry in 2025 Dr. Morice shares trends and predictions for 2025 Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the influenza season Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health Vaccines and viruses: Protecting health across generations

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