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- Nancy Johnson
Get those research abstracts ready and a new insight into cognitive decline in older adults. These stories and more coming up. This is Path News Network Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nancy Johnson. It's Friday, December 5th. Don't miss this opportunity to share your research with your colleagues. Pathologists and research scientists get the chance to showcase their work. in the CAP26 Abstract Program. Submissions will open January 7th and run through March 4th. Only abstracts featuring original research on more than two cases are eligible for review. Abstracts submitted by residents who are junior members are eligible for special recognition. Cash awards will be presented to the top five CAP junior member submissions. This year, the CAP recognized junior member abstracts, ranging from AI-driven data extraction to advances in cervical cancer screening and transplant diagnostics. Accepted submissions for 2026 will be published as a web-only supplement on the Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine website next September. The recent discovery of a form of dementia called LATE is reshaping how doctors understand cognitive decline in older adults. A New York Times story reports that the condition, which affects roughly a third of people over 85, often looks like Alzheimer's but progresses more slowly. Neuropathologist Dr. Pete Nelson played a key role in defining the disorder. Late is also less severe than Alzheimer's, which can be reassuring to families. Yet there is no specific treatment for late. when it appears alongside Alzheimer's. It can worsen symptoms and speed a patient's decline. Many older adults have overlapping forms of dementia, which complicates care. Updates are underway for how emergency departments handle toxicology testing. CAP Today reports that the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine is preparing new guidance for EDs. In the story, the CAP's Dr. Stacey Melanson from Brigham and Women's Hospital outlined the recommendations on urine drug screening, test menus, and when labs should rely on mass spectrometry. She emphasized the need for clearer communication with emergency department teams, since older assays can miss important drugs. The association is also issuing separate guidance on testing patients for poisoning. Dr. Patrick Kyle at the University of Mississippi says that guidance will soon be open for public comment. And finally, a chance to connect with your peers online. The CAP has launched Path Together, a new 24-7 online networking hub for its members. The platform allows pathologists to join discussions, exchange advice, and get early updates on CAP news, events, and opportunities. Hundreds of members from 24 countries have already logged in during the first two weeks. It's a secure, central space to connect no matter your location or career stage. That's all for today. Be sure to check the show notes for more information on today's stories. Watch your email inbox for more news like this in the CAP's advocacy newsletter every Tuesday and our weekly edition newsletter on Thursdays. We're back. Monday at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.
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- Nancy Johnson
Get those research abstracts ready and a new insight into cognitive decline in older adults. These stories and more coming up. This is Path News Network Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nancy Johnson. It's Friday, December 5th. Don't miss this opportunity to share your research with your colleagues. Pathologists and research scientists get the chance to showcase their work. in the CAP26 Abstract Program. Submissions will open January 7th and run through March 4th. Only abstracts featuring original research on more than two cases are eligible for review. Abstracts submitted by residents who are junior members are eligible for special recognition. Cash awards will be presented to the top five CAP junior member submissions. This year, the CAP recognized junior member abstracts, ranging from AI-driven data extraction to advances in cervical cancer screening and transplant diagnostics. Accepted submissions for 2026 will be published as a web-only supplement on the Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine website next September. The recent discovery of a form of dementia called LATE is reshaping how doctors understand cognitive decline in older adults. A New York Times story reports that the condition, which affects roughly a third of people over 85, often looks like Alzheimer's but progresses more slowly. Neuropathologist Dr. Pete Nelson played a key role in defining the disorder. Late is also less severe than Alzheimer's, which can be reassuring to families. Yet there is no specific treatment for late. when it appears alongside Alzheimer's. It can worsen symptoms and speed a patient's decline. Many older adults have overlapping forms of dementia, which complicates care. Updates are underway for how emergency departments handle toxicology testing. CAP Today reports that the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine is preparing new guidance for EDs. In the story, the CAP's Dr. Stacey Melanson from Brigham and Women's Hospital outlined the recommendations on urine drug screening, test menus, and when labs should rely on mass spectrometry. She emphasized the need for clearer communication with emergency department teams, since older assays can miss important drugs. The association is also issuing separate guidance on testing patients for poisoning. Dr. Patrick Kyle at the University of Mississippi says that guidance will soon be open for public comment. And finally, a chance to connect with your peers online. The CAP has launched Path Together, a new 24-7 online networking hub for its members. The platform allows pathologists to join discussions, exchange advice, and get early updates on CAP news, events, and opportunities. Hundreds of members from 24 countries have already logged in during the first two weeks. It's a secure, central space to connect no matter your location or career stage. That's all for today. Be sure to check the show notes for more information on today's stories. Watch your email inbox for more news like this in the CAP's advocacy newsletter every Tuesday and our weekly edition newsletter on Thursdays. We're back. Monday at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.
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