Best Algeciras Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich: The hope of a new diagnostic tool... Blood tests 23:41

3h ago23:41

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Hello Alzheimer’s host Karla Hult talks with Dr. Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, about all those new Alzheimer’s blood tests. Dr. Algeciras-Schimnich addresses every aspect of this exciting new diagnostic tool: From how the blood tests work, to who should be tested, to why the blood tests m…

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Plasma Test Increases Access to Alzheimer’s Testing: Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D. 9:08

27d ago9:08

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D., a professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic and co-director of the Clinical Immunoassay Laboratory. They discuss Mayo Clinic’s plasma test for detecting…

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'Tis the season: Myrna Marofsky returns for a conversation about holiday care-living 27:17

11h ago27:17

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Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Myrna Marofsky, author of To the Last Dance: A Partner's Story of Living and Loving through Dementia. The two reflect on how the holidays changed when dementia showed up as the uninvited guest. But both Myrna and Karla -- as a loving partner and a loving daughter, respectively -- also shared how they stu…

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What’s Causing Outbreaks of Preventable Infectious Diseases: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 11:14

1h ago11:14

11:14

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss recent outbreaks in vaccine-preventable diseases. Specific topics of discussion include: Recent increases in outbreak…

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Are we getting battles all wrong? 1:05:57

3h ago1:05:57

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Dr Graeme Callister, Senior Lecturer in History and War Studies at York St John University, joins Clemens and Alex S to explore the nature and character of battle during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

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Kanada Yazbek on Living with MCI: "It's sad... But my life is good." 23:39

6d ago23:39

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Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Kanada Yazbek, the 2024 Alzheimer's Impact Movement Advocate of the Year. Kanada's courage knows no bounds: She fights for her extended Alzheimer's and other dementia family, for families like hers and even, for herself. At only age 41, doctors diagnosed Kanada with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Now 5…

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Preparing for Respiratory Viruses: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 12:05

6d ago12:05

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While confirmed cases for many respiratory illnesses are currently low, they will almost certainly spread as we move further into fall and winter. Now is the perfect time to prepare and take steps to protect yourself from everything from COVID-19 and influenza to RSV and the common cold. In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, …

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Q&A: The French Revolutionary Wars 1:13:42

9d ago1:13:42

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As we've reached the Peace of Amiens it felt like a good time to pause and review the French Revolutionary Wars... Charles Esdaile and Alexander Mikaberidze took questions from Quartermasters about a decade of fighting in which the French defied expectations, the allies never quite clicked and Napoleon Bonaparte emerged as a truly great military co…

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Hypermethylation Test Guides Lynch Syndrome Care: Megan Hoenig, M.S., M.P.H., CGC 10:16

16d ago10:16

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Megan Hoenig, M.S., M.P.H., CGC, explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique hypermethylation analysis (Mayo ID: MLHPB) provides critical adjunct information for managing Lynch syndrome. That genetic condition increases patients' risk for many kinds of cancer. Speaker 3: (00:32) Could you provide our listeners with a little bit about yourself and…

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Episode 41: Q1-1802 - Saint-Domingue burns 1:37:04

13d ago1:37:04

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1800. January… February… March… Three months in which the British and the French finally end the war with the Peace of Amiens… The French force sent to reassert control over Saint-Domingue meets with an unfriendly welcome… And back home Napoleon Bonaparte is considering his next moves as the de facto ruler of France. This is episode 41 of the Napol…

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Navigating Technology Disruptions: John Osborn 19:14

13d ago19:14

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From cyberattacks to utility failures, technology disruptions are a growing risk in an increasingly digitized and automated laboratory environment. Planning for technology disruptions positions laboratories to embrace the full power of automation, artificial intelligence, and digitization while still meeting critical patient care needs during an ou…

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An Update from Karla Hult, AND An Encore of the Hello Alzheimer's Trailer 11:18

14d ago11:18

11:18

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult shares some exciting updates about the podcast, including a new release day (new episodes will drop on Thursday, starting next week). And nearly two months into this mission, Karla shares again her "why." As always, please like, comment and subscribe if you believe in the value of this outreach. And by all means, p…

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1802-03: PLANNING MEETING! 1:29:05

19d ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Yes, it's time for the Festival of Structured Bureaucracy once again! From the makers of the 1800-01 planning meeting... there comes another laborious and sometimes painful process of determining what topics will be covered by each main episode's three segments... come for the occasional appalled reaction to less attractive ideas... stay for the po…

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An Investment in Our Future: Sue Parriott on a Pair of Promising Laws 23:49

24d ago23:49

23:49

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Susan Parriott, the Chief Executive Officer/Regional Vice President of the Alzheimer's Association, Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter. Sue shares more about this week's big news in the fight against Alzheimer's and other dementia: The bipartisan NAPA (National Alzheimer's Project Act) Reauthorization Act *a…

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The Battles of Algeciras: Saumarez v Linois, June-July 1801 52:19

27d ago52:19

52:19

Bernie Campbell is joined by Rachel Blackman-Rogers, lecturer in defence studies at Kings College London, and Olivier Aranda, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Brest, to discuss a remarkable set of naval engagements, unique in many ways in the 1792-1815 period and the last of their kind during the French Revolutionary wars.…

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The Science of Diagnosing Rare Platelet Disorders: Dong Chen, M.D., Ph.D. 22:41

27d ago22:41

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by Dong Chen, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Division of Hematopathology in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. They discuss rare and inherited platelet disorders and esoteric laborat…

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Dr. Robyn Birkeland: Bridging the Family Dementia Divide 27:28

28d ago27:28

27:28

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Dr. Robyn Birkeland, a study interventionist and coach at the University of Minnesota's Families and Long-Term Care Projects team. The conversation covers quite the spectrum of what happens to nearly all families during the dementia journey: From contending with communication challenges, to navigating lo…

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Napoleonic D-Day: The British in Egypt, 1801 54:25

1M ago54:25

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Is this the most significant opposed landing of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars? The assault on the beaches of Aboukir Bay by British forces under Abercromby [from around 13:00] was certainly a dramatic affair. So too was the Battle of Alexandria [from 23:15] which followed against the desperate remnants of the French expeditionary for…

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Overcoming Health Threats Through Public-Private Lab Partnerships: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 15:25

1M ago15:25

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss the latest news in pathogen activity and how these viruses serve as an important reminder of the role of the public…

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Dr. Ron Petersen: How to (at least try to) prevent Alzheimer's and other dementia 21:18

1M ago21:18

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Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with the one and only Dr. Ron Petersen of the Mayo Clinic about what WE can do -- right now -- to help prevent Alzheimer's or other dementia, especially if we're more likely (due to family history) to develop the disease. Petersen weighs in on all the latest research about basic behavioral changes and steps w…

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Unique Test Screens for Recently Identified Peripheral Neuropathy: Matthew Schultz, Ph.D., and Amy White, M.S., CGC 10:53

2M ago10:53

10:53

Matthew Schultz, Ph.D., and Amy White, M.S., CGC, explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique urine assay (Mayo ID: SORD) screens for peripheral neuropathy arising from SORD gene variants. Although recently identified, SORD-related peripheral neuropathy is fairly common. (00:31) Would you share a little bit about yourself and your background? (01:…

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Advancing Lupus Treatment With Modern Diagnostics: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 17:56

2M ago17:56

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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 enhanci…

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Episode 40: Q4-1801 - 'Vive Bonaparte!' 1:42:00

2M ago1:42:00

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1802. October... November... December... three months in which the longstanding contest between the British and the French switches from the battlefield to the negotiating table... After two complete years in power Napoleon Bonaparte's position looks increasingly secure... And the decision is taken to send a French fleet across the Atlantic with Sa…

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A Partner's Perspective: Myrna Marofsky on Redefining Caregiving to "Care-living" 29:33

2M ago29:33

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Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Myrna Marofsky, business consultant, entrepreneur and author of To The Last Dance: A Partner's Story of Living and Loving Through Dementia. As the book's title suggests, Myrna carved her own caregiving path after the diagnosis of her beloved husband, Larry. And just as fiercely as she loved Larry, she ad…

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Panel Detects Demyelinating Neuropathy Biomarkers: John Mills, Ph.D., and Divyanshu Dubey, M.B.B.S. 14:11

2M ago14:11

14:11

John Mills, Ph.D., and Divyanshu Dubey, M.B.B.S., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new test panel can distinguish among various potential causes of demyelinating neuropathies. Test results are important for managing these devastating autoimmune conditions. Show notes Speaker 3: (00:32) Would you provide a little background on yourself, Dr. Mil…

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Novel Laboratory Tests Transform Lupus Management: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 22:06

2M ago22:06

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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 guests Bernard Rubin, D.O., MPH, chief medical officer of Progentec Diagnostics, and Melissa Munroe, M.D., Ph.D., chief scientific officer and principal investigator of Progentec Diagnostics. They discuss Ma…

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Dr. Shekinah Fashaw-Walters: The Dementia Disparity (and what WE can do about it) 24:57

2M ago24:57

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Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Dr. Shekinah Fashaw-Walters, an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Division of Health Policy and Management; or as Dr. Shekinah herself says in one online bio: "I am an antiracist health services researcher." The conversation addresses the history and current real…

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Genetic Tests Identify Risk of Fluoropyrimidine-Induced Toxicity: Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D. 8:58

2M ago8:58

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Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique genetic tests identify patients at high risk of severe reactions to fluoropyrimidines — a type of chemotherapy drug. Test results can guide clinical decision-making for safer cancer treatment. Speaker 3: (00:32) Would you tell us a little bit about yourself and your history with …

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Breakthrough Lab Tests for Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 13:56

2M ago13:56

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s disease testing and treatment. Their discussion includes: Why there is an incr…

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Dr. Michael Rosenbloom: The "Era of Hope" in Alzheimer's and other dementia research 22:37

2M ago22:37

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Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Dr. Michael Rosenbloom, a board-certified neurologist and director of clinical trials at the University of Washington Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center in Seattle. Rosenbloom previously served as director of the HealthPartners Center for Memory and Aging in St. Paul, Minn.. But best of all, Dr. M…

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Trends in the Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing Market: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 14:28

2M ago14:28

14:28

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They cover current trends, pain points, and opportunities for growth in the lab and diagnostics market. Their discussion include…

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Hello Alzheimer's Trailer 9:29

2M ago9:29

9:29

In this introduction to Hello Alzheimer's, listeners will learn more about a podcast that promises to inform, inspire and affirm everyone touched by Alzheimer's or other dementia. You'll learn how this weekly conversation will cover timely topics from the powerful perspectives in our community: from renowned neurologists to committed caregivers. An…

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The French Institute in Egypt: What did they achieve? 41:18

2M ago41:18

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Charles Mackay reviews the experiences and achievements in Egypt of the extraordinary group of savants - engineers, scientists, mathematicians - who accompanied Napoleon Bonaparte to Cairo and beyond in 1798 and whose findings laid the groundwork for modern Egyptology.

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Why Mpox is a Public Health Emergency: Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D. 15:38

3M ago15:38

15:38

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and clinical virologist at Mayo Clinic. They discuss the upsurge of mpox cases, particularly in Africa, and why the World Health Organ…

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MARLENE DAUT on the Haitian Revolution 32:42

3M ago32:42

32:42

Marlene Daut, Professor of French and African Diaspora Studies at Yale University, discusses the incredible 13-year period from 1791 to 1804 which saw self-liberated slaves, not least leader Toussaint Louverture, overcome French colonial rule to win freedom on Haiti. Including: [01:00] - Reflections on the complexity of the Haitian Revolution [05:1…

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Tracking the Latest Pathogens: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 8:26

3M ago8:26

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss what’s new and ongoing with pathogens and infections. Their discussion includes: Summer cases of COVID-19. H5N1 (av…

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Napoleonic Qs #4: Your questions answered 1:32:23

3M ago1:32:23

1:32:23

Clemens Bemmann is joined by Zack White and Alex Mikaberidze to work their way through the Napoleonic Quarterly mailbag. Topics include Napoleon's motives in Illyria, the reasons behind British success, Alex S' 'Trump derangement syndrome', the chances of war and... flogging, actually.

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Panel Boosts Therapeutic Monitoring of IBD Drug: Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., and Melissa Snyder, Ph.D. 9:46

3M ago9:46

9:46

Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., and Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique risankizumab panel measures levels of both that drug and its antibodies in patients' blood. The results can better guide the management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Speaker 4: (00:32) Please give the audience a little information abo…

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Episode 39: Q3-1801 - Bargaining chips 1:41:58

3M ago1:41:58

1:41:58

1801. July... August... September... Three months in which the British mount an opposed amphibious landing against French forces in Egypt... on Saint Domingue Toussaint Louverture promulgates a constitution for the colony before getting the greenlight from Bonaparte... and tensions between the French state and the Catholic church are resolved but n…

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Global Industry Activities: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 10:07

3M ago10:07

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss insights from Dr. Morice’s recent travels abroad, including biomanufacturing, diagnostics, cybersecurity, and suppl…

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Strategic insights: The Black Sea, then and now 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Rachel Blackman-Rogers is joined by contemporary Black Sea maritime scholar Prof Deborah Sanders of Kings College London to discuss the history and evolution of Black Sea Navies, the historical significance of the Black Sea itself, and the Black Sea's current importance in Russia's war with Ukraine. [01:00] - to what extent has the Black Sea been a…

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Alarming Increase in Dengue Cases: Elitza Theel, Ph.D. 16:13

4M ago16:13

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by Elitza Theel, Ph.D., director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, to discuss the increase of dengue cases in the United States and around the world. Specific topics of discussion i…

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Scaling Knowledge With AI: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 13:48

4M ago13:48

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss how healthcare is a logical space to apply artificial intelligence (AI) technology and trends in how AI is being ut…

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MARK LAWRENCE on Spain's 'Black Legend' 42:09

4M ago42:09

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Spain's story during the Napoleonic period is an Atlantic one, as Dr Mark Lawrence of the University of Kent has pointed out. Fresh from recording on the War of the Oranges, which you can hear in episode 38, here Mark discusses a range of topics including the legacy of the Spanish Empire and notions of the 'Black Legend' of anti-Spanish propaganda;…

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An Impactful Supreme Court Decision: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 10:43

4M ago10:43

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss a case that was recently overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States that may have ramifications for the h…

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The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801: Fischer v Nelson 48:54

4M ago48:54

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Rachel Blackman-Rogers joins Alex Stevenson to discuss the First Battle of Copenhagen - featuring some tricky navigation, the Royal Navy's superior bludgeoning rate of firepower, some brutal diplomacy and Horatio Nelson's infamous blind eye. Please support the podcast on Patreon at patreon/com/napoleonicquarterly.…

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The Metals Laboratory Tests Beethoven’s Hair: Paul Jannetto, Ph.D. 10:09

4M ago10:09

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., director of the Metals Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, and Sarah Erdahl, technical specialist coordinator in the Metals Laboratory. They discuss their unique opportunity to complete testing …

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Episode 38: Q2-1801 - Nelson's blind eye 1:33:08

4M ago1:33:08

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1801. April... May... June... Three months in which Horatio Nelson pulverises the Danish fleet at Copenhagen... Napoleon Bonaparte turns his ire on the pro-British Portuguese... and war breaks out between the piratical Barbary States and the fledgeling US of A. This is episode 38 of the Napoleonic Quarterly - covering three months which show that, …

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Pitt's dilemmas: British politics in the 1790s 53:28

4M ago53:28

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While France was thrown into chaos by the revolution, the political situation in Britain wasn't exactly calm either. Bernie Campbell sat down with Jacquelin Reiter and Neil Gregory Howe to talk about the tumultuous mood in Britain during the 1790s, Pitt's policies and much more.

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COVID-19 and Avian Flu: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 8:51

4M ago8:51

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss the summertime activity of COVID-19 and the latest updates with avian influenza (H5N1). Their discussion includes: …

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