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• Nancy Johnson

  It's order time for new proficiency testing programs, including one that detects heart attacks just in time. And CAP leaders meet to improve member engagement. 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, October 24th. Order Renewal 2026 is now officially underway with 21 new proficiency testing programs for next year, expanding diagnostic options for laboratories worldwide. One standout is a new program for point-of-care high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I testing, an advanced tool that helps detect heart attacks faster. Experts say this kind of rapid testing can be performed in the emergency room, a doctor's office, or right at the patient's bedside. It could be the difference between life and death when seconds matter most. A gathering of the minds to boost member involvement in the CAP. The CAP's Council on Membership and Professional Development met in San Antonio, Texas last weekend. They offered input on Path Together, the CAP's new online community. aimed at connecting members in fresh, meaningful ways. The group also took a close look at the recent CAP25 meeting, sharing ideas to improve future events, and reviewed information on new members to better customize the CAP experience. Does a patient have Alzheimer's or carry the risk of developing it? The FDA approved a new blood test to help rule out Alzheimer's disease in people showing signs of cognitive decline. The test was developed by Roche and Eli Lilly and works by measuring a specific protein in the blood linked to Alzheimer's. In clinical trials, it correctly ruled out the disease nearly 98% of the time. It's the first test of its kind cleared for use in primary care settings, potentially making earlier, easier screening more accessible. And finally, you can honor the memory of a late Texas medical examiner who was a leader in the field by funding training of the next generation of forensic experts. The CAP Foundation is now accepting donations for its Forensic Pathology Advanced Training Grant, created to celebrate the life and work of the CAP's Dr. Beth Frost, who was killed in 2022 at age 46. The grant aims to help address the national shortage of forensic pathologists, a need made more urgent by the COVID pandemic and opioid crisis. It offers pathology residents a four-week hands-on training rotation at an accredited forensic fellowship program in 2026. 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.