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This episode of Labcast is about the significance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Medical Laboratory Scientists. We discussed the benefits of engaging in CPD activities and penalties for lack of engagement- wait until you know there's a fine attached!Our guest, Mr. Polit Umanka Yelpoji from the University of Jos, also shared his expertise on how ongoing education impacts both professional growth and patient care. We hope you enjoy listening.
In this episode, we delve into renal function tests and their crucial role in assessing kidney health. We break down key tests, including serum creatinine, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and urine analysis, explaining what each reveals about kidney function. We also discuss how these tests help diagnose conditions such as acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and other renal disorders. Whether you're a healthcare professional, student, or just curious about kidney health, join us for a comprehensive look at how these tests provide insights into both normal function and disease states.
In this episode, we examine the current state of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) education in Nigeria and what the future holds. We discuss the strengths and challenges of the MLS education system, including curriculum standards, training facilities, and professional development opportunities. We also explore the impact of regulatory bodies, government policies, and technological advancements on the quality of education and career prospects for aspiring MLS professionals.
In this episode, we examine the current state of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) education in Nigeria and what the future holds. We discuss the strengths and challenges of the MLS education system, including curriculum standards, training facilities, and professional development opportunities. We also explore the impact of regulatory bodies, government policies, and technological advancements on the quality of education and career prospects for aspiring MLS professionals.
In this episode, we examine the current state of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) education in Nigeria and what the future holds. We discuss the strengths and challenges of the MLS education system, including curriculum standards, training facilities, and professional development opportunities. We also explore the impact of regulatory bodies, government policies, and technological advancements on the quality of education and career prospects for aspiring MLS professionals.
In this episode, we delve into the experiences and insights of medical laboratory scientists working abroad (United Kingdom)). Join us as we explore how practice and perspectives differ in this region.
In this episode, we delve into RH and ABO incompatibility, exploring the mechanisms behind hemolytic disease of the newborn. Learn how mismatched blood types between mother and baby can lead to serious health complications, and discover the medical interventions that help manage and prevent this condition.
This Episode Discussed the Must Have Soft Skills for Medical Laboratory Scientists--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode discussed Laboratory Safety and Waste Management --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode discussed the threat of Bioterrorism in Nigeria.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode discussed the threat of Bioterrorism in Nigeria. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episodes explains the basics of Andrology and it's importance to medical laboratory science profession. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode discussed the essence of scientific research is the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode offers a glimpse into what lies ahead for you in this new year, 2024. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode appreciates our listeners for staying through and recapping every of of the episodes that were done this year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode discussed Antimicrobial Resistance and the role of youths in fighting against it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode discusses the role of student volunteering in health and how it's important for growth and experience --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
On this episode we covered a wide range of pertinent issues concerning the NHIS (now NHIA) with Dr. Isiaka Adeyemi.
Some of these issues covered include:
1. What universal health coverage is.
2. What NHIS (NHIA) is.
3. How to access NHIS services.
4. Why NHIS changed to NHIA.
5. Challenges faced with NHIS (NHIA) services
6. Challenges faced by the NHIA
7. NHIA basic minimum package and coverage
8. Who are considered vulnerable groups?
9. How NHIA acquires funds
10. Digitizing NHIA operations
11. Blue zones, nutritional and lifestyle medicine
12. Health education as a necessary approach alongside health services and financing
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On this episode, we continued our conversation with Paul Yiran and Ernesto Dibia on the tips and tricks you'd need to thrive as an Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
On this episode, we are joined by two guests, Paul Yiran and Ernesto Dibia, who have successfully gone through the rigors of the internship process to give you the tips and tricks you'd need to thrive as an Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode explained the advances in vaccine technology, especially in this era of pandemics.
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In this episode, we discussed some vital information we as medical laboratory scientists or professionals should have when venturing into tech and how we can promote the profession using tech.
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In this episode, we took a deep dive into MLS in the face of global outbreaks.
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This episode gave an overview of stem cell biology, stem cell therapy, and how medical laboratory science professionals can promote stem cell therapy.
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This episode gives a general overview of blood donation, the different blood groups, and the benefits of donating blood
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What does academic excellence mean to you? Making straight A's, being the top of your class or being everyone's go-to for anything academics in class? This episode is centered around academic excellence and whether or not this school thing is really worth it. We were joined by Charles Okafor, Kamsi Muoka and Asogbon Ayoyinka, three Medical Laboratory Scientists who are doing excellently well in their academic pursuit.To stay updated on all our episode releases and other developments, join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/ircFP6--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
What does academic excellence mean to you? Making straight A's, being the top of your class or being everyone's go-to for anything academics in class? This episode is centered around academic excellence and whether or not this school thing is really worth it. We were joined by Charles Okafor, Kamsi Muoka and Asogbon Ayoyinka, three Medical Laboratory Scientists who are doing excellently well in their academic pursuit.To stay updated on all our episode releases and other developments, join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/ircFP6--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
The struggle against antimicrobial resistance requires a multiprong approach. One of such approaches is the development of new antibiotics and alternative treatments for bacterial infections, such as phage therapy and immunotherapy.In this episode, we delve into topic of Phage Therapy alongside Oluwasegun Daramola, the team lead of the Ibadan Bacteriophage Research Team.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
In this episode, Dr. Aliu Israel explores the subject of laboratory management, its importance, and how to be a laboratory manager.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
This episode discussed some important things you need to know about choosing project and seminar topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labcast7/message
From almost nothing to what it is now, this episode explores how the Asika-led administration restored and transformed the organization and public image of NIMELSSA (Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students' Association).
Features:
NIMELSSA Administrative Report: http://bit.ly/3Zcfvqm
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From almost nothing to what it is now, this episode explores how the Asika-led administration restored and transformed the organization and public image of NIMELSSA (Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students' Association).
Features:
NIMELSSA Administrative Report: http://bit.ly/3Zcfvqm
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It's important for laboratories to maintain standards in all phases of laboratory analysis. To do this, laboratories must have a quality management system in place. Therefore, in this episode, we discuss what quality management system is all about and how to incorporate it in medical laboratory practices.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/labcast7/message
On this episode we reveal some of the things to expect for 2023
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The final episode of the year 2023. The hosts of Labcast (except Muyiwa), Nmesoma, Precious, Iheoma and Favour corrected some of the most common misconceptions about the medical laboratory science profession. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/labcast7/message
Zakariya'u, Modupe, and Emmanuella, fellows of the MedLabConvo's Emerging Thought Leaders in Public Health Fellowship, converse with us about some important issues in public health, the role of leadership in public health, and the responsibility of young people in tackling public health challenges.
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In this episode we converse with MLS Chidindu Mmadu-Okoli about the prospects and opportunities that exists for Med Lab Scientists in Journalism || To send in your one-minute recording as announced in this episode follow this link: https://forms.gle/SWaBD9DzdVCz3feb9 || You can also send your recording directly to our email: medlabconvolabcast@gmail.com
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With the rapid increase in the use of automation in medical laboratories, Muyiwa and Iheoma discuss with MLS Anthony Mbawuike about what this means for the Medical Laboratory Science profession.
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In this episode, Precious, Nmesoma and Favour converse with MLS Olusoji Billyrose on whether or not medical laboratory science is a lucrative profession into get into.
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We had a conversation with MLS Chibueze Obi-George about the need for more MLScts to get involved in politics especially within the healthcare space.
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In this episode, we discuss with MLS Olaleye Olajuyin about how he successfully secured a fully-funded scholarship for a Ph.D. program in the US without having to do a Masters.
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In this episode, the concept of ethics, the code of conduct of a medical laboratory science student or professional with practical examples were discussed, and a lot more.
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This episode is about the challenges faced when trying to get an internship placement and what an intending applicant needs to know before he/she applies. The conversation was between Precious and Muyiwa, the co-hosts, and Chiamaka Ogbonnah, Ifeanyichukwu Anowai, Fatima Ibrahim, Amusa-Dauda Damilola, Adetayo Opemipo, Bala Gaius and Aisha Adeola, the guests.
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This episode is about the challenges faced when trying to get an internship placement and what an intending applicant needs to know before he/she applies. The conversation was between Precious and Muyiwa, the co-hosts, and Chiamaka Ogbonnah, Ifeanyichukwu Anowai, Fatima Ibrahim, Amusa-Dauda Damilola, Adetayo Opemipo, Bala Gaius and Aisha Adeola, the guests.
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In this episode, Nmesoma and Muyiwa talk about the personal, academic, and financial requirements to study Medical Laboratory Science, especially in Nigeria.
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In this episode, Favour and Nmesoma conversed with Dr. John Ochei, co-author of the textbook Medical Laboratory Science: Theory and Practice
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In this episode, we continued our conversation with Professor Dennis Agbonlahor about the history of medical laboratory science in Nigeria.
In other news...
We started a Telegram community to help us better engage with our listeners and we will be hosting our first live show on Saturday, June 4th. The theme of the live show is "MedLab is after my life", and it will bother on the challenges and frustrations experienced by medical laboratory science students during the course of their study at the university. Join the community.
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In this episode, Professor Dennis Agbonlahor gives an extensive exposition of the history of the medical laboratory science profession in Nigeria.
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In this episode, we continue our conversation with MLS Faremi Ayodeji & MLS Odinaka Obeta on what to consider when deciding, as an undergraduate, to pick a specialty.
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In this episode, MLS Faremi Ayodeji & MLS Odinaka Obeta shared their opinions on what to consider when deciding, as an undergraduate, to pick a specialty. We also played a part of a voice note sent to us by one of our listeners on the topic of the previous episode. You can access the full voice note here
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In this episode, Muyiwa, Nmesoma, Favour, and Iheoma share some tips on how to benefit maximally from laboratory postings.
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In this episode, we discuss the major specializations in medical laboratory science, the roles, and career opportunities.
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Nmesoma, Muyiwa, Precious and Favour, discuss the role of medical laboratory scientist in the healthcare system and in society.
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In this episode, Precious and Muyiwa converse with Gabriel Oke, the founder of MedLabConvo, about the driving force, past programs, and future plans of the organization.
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An introduction to what the podcast is about
Hosts: Iheoma, Nmesoma, Favour & Oluwamuyiwa
Brought to you by: MedLabConvo
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