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• Nancy Johnson

  Setting the right pace for AI acceleration in your labs, and Netflix revisits the autopsy of an American president. 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 Monday, December 1st. How far and how fast should labs go with artificial intelligence? Dr. Nicholas Spies from the CAP's Artificial Intelligence Committee says it's best to take a cautious long-term approach to bringing AI into clinical practice. He says labs should resist the pressure to adopt AI because it's popular. Start by identifying problems that truly require advanced tools rather than simple coding fixes, he tells CAP Today. Arup Laboratories, where Dr. Spies works, uses an AI model that predicts which flow cytometry tubes will be needed. The model has helped eliminate delays, demonstrating how targeted automation can improve workflow without compromising safety. Dr. Spies advises labs to weigh carefully how much to invest in data infrastructure. A study in the journal BMC Cancer reports that a specialized form of ultrasound may help doctors better tell apart different types of testicular tumors. Because biopsies are usually avoided, many men have a testicle removed even when the tumor is harmless. Researchers reviewed 89 cases and found that adding texture analysis to a standard ultrasound made diagnoses much more accurate. They say this could help guide treatment and prevent unnecessary surgeries. Tis the season of giving. The CAP Foundation is highlighting legacy in motion, honoring donors whose planned gifts are shaping the future of pathology. Here are two examples. Dr. Gerald Hanson created the Global Pathology Fund that brings services to under-resourced countries worldwide. And Dr. Alvin Ring's Future Leaders Fund supports leadership and educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows. These gifts help the foundation improve patient care globally and strengthen the profession for generations to come. And finally, Netflix's new miniseries "Death by Lightning" is drawing attention to pathology for its depiction of President James Garfield's final days and postmortem examination. The four episode historical drama ends with an autopsy scene that revives longstanding debates. about what truly caused Garfield's death. He was assassinated, yes, but there may have been more to the story. The American Journal of Surgery recently looked at Garfield's death and the series is sparking renewed interest in historical medical records. It's a rare moment when pathology takes center stage in pop culture. You may want to take your own look at Garfield's autopsy. 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 tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.