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  A contagious vomiting virus is surging nationwide and celebrating a century of discoveries in the world of pathology and laboratory medicine. This is Path News Network Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nancy Johnson. We're excited to have you with us in the new year. It's Monday, January 5th. Norovirus is on the rise in the U.S. and it remains one of the major causes of acute gastroenteritis. Dr. Daniel Rhodes chairs the CAP's Microbiology Committee. He says symptoms usually begin one to two days after exposure and include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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  Norovirus is very contagious. Unlike other infections, using hand sanitizer doesn't work. great in inactivating norovirus. So please wash your hands with soap and water if you're around norovirus or you think you might have norovirus to keep from spreading it to others.

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  Because the virus spreads easily, Dr. Rhodes emphasizes that prevention measures matter. Disinfect high-touch surfaces like countertops and doorknobs, avoid sharing food or utensils, and stay home from school and work if you're having symptoms. The College of American Pathologists is teaming up with two national medical organizations to advance digital pathology in clinical care. The CAP has signed an agreement with the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine and the Digital Pathology Association to promote safe, effective, and interoperable digital pathology systems. This new alliance includes a joint needs assessment survey, coordinated education and outreach. and support for common data standards. Leaders say the collaboration will help pathologists, technology vendors, and regulators accelerate adoption of digital tools while improving patient care. Pathologists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center are highlighting two rare diagnostic catches that underscore the specialty's critical role in patient care. In one case, A meticulous review of a peripheral blood smear revealed histoplasma in just a few cells. That allowed clinicians to quickly confirm the diagnosis and start life-saving antifungal therapy. In another case, core lab technologists and pathologists identified faint spiral-shaped organisms on a blood smear that turned out to be a rare Borrelia species, leading to prompt antibiotic treatment, and rapid patient recovery. The cases remind pathology and laboratory professionals that careful smear review, teamwork, and persistence can be decisive when rare diseases are not initially suspected. And finally, Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is marking its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of advances in pathology and lab diagnostics. The journal's editor-in-chief, Dr. Alan Borchuk, says its pages reflect the field's evolution from early studies in internal medicine to today's work in molecular pathology and artificial intelligence. A special anniversary issue looks back by decade at landmark, highly cited articles that shaped modern disease classification and patient care. This milestone honors past contributors while positioning the journal for continued impact into the next century. 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.