JOINT SESSION
ESR/EFLM - Integrated diagnostics: are we ready for it?
Lectures
ESR/EFLM_1 - Can we improve patient outcome by integrating radiology and laboratory medicine?
36:33Michael Neumaier, Mannheim / DE, Stefan O. Schoenberg, Mannheim / DE
Learning Objectives
1. To become familiar with the term "integrated diagnostics".
2. To learn why the current diagnostic approach needs improvement.
3. To understand how integrated diagnostics can improve patient outcome.
ESR/EFLM_2 - How to improve cancer detection through integrated diagnostics?
25:48Verena Haselmann, Mannheim / DE
There is no conflict of interest to disclose for this lecture.
Learning Objectives
1. To learn the biomarkers available for improved cancer diagnostics in the medical laboratory.
2. To appreciate the impact of detection of nucleic acids in body fluids for clinical decision-making and therapy stratification.
3. To understand the synergistic effects of integrated diagnostics for improved follow-up of systemic disease and the potentials for early detection of cancer in primary diagnosis.
ESR/EFLM_3 - Diagnosing heart failure: is there a better way?
16:25Paul Collinson, London / UK
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the current limitations of biomarkers used to diagnose heart failure.
2. To appreciate the impact of heart failure biomarker measurement for clinical decision-making and therapy stratification.
3. To identify opportunities for combining radiological and laboratory investigations for more efficient management of patients with heart failure.