Date: 24^th November 2020 at 18:00 CET

Speaker: Matteo Vidali (IT)   Moderator: Andrea Padoan (IT)     Webinar manager: Ada Aita (IT)

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Date: 30^th June 2020 at 18:00 CET

Speaker: Dr. José A. T. Poloni (BR)   Moderator: Dr. Timo Kouri (FIN)     Webinar manager: Dr. Darko Cerne (SLO)

Urinalysis is one of the most common tests performed in Clinical Analysis laboratories worldwide. Despite the simplicity of the method this test can furnish a wide range of information specially to help in the diagnosis of diseases from the kidneys and the urinary tract. The proper knowledge on the recognition of urinary particles and in the comprehension of the urine sediment profiles are mandatory to develop a work in urinalysis on the highest level possible. This webinar will focus on the different analytical phases of the test specially explaining about the urinary findings observed in the different profiles of diseases that can be identified in urine samples.

Date: 19^th May 2020 at 18:00 CET

Speaker: Avi Peretz (IL)   Moderator: Dganit Itzhaky (IL)     Webinar manager: Petros Karkalousos (GR)

Laboratory tests results have a decisive influence on the choice of treatment, its success and the prognosis of the patient. In order to ensure the reliability of laboratory test results, a close communication is required between the laboratory and the medical staff. The communication should be expressed in discussion concerning specific cases and the current provision of demographic, clinical and epidemiological information about patients. As the industry moves towards switching to automated systems that perform many laboratory tests in a short time, and with the merger of laboratories, the contact with the medical staff is gradually reduced. As part of the lecture, we will use clinical case studies to provide examples for the importance of the communication between the clinician and the laboratory. The examples will include cases from different laboratories.

Date: 17^th December 2019 at 18:00 CET

Speaker: Sedef Yenice (TR)   Moderator: Diler Aslan (TR)     Webinar manager: Petros Karkalousos (GR)

This webinar introduces a framework for the essential skills of laboratory leadership and concentrates on developing the knowledge and abilities to run a laboratory efficiently and effectively by focusing on self-awareness, understanding effective communication, engaging others, being resourceful, developing empathy and emotional Intelligence.

Date: 27th February 2018 at 18:00 CET    Speaker: Zorica Šumarac (SRB)     Moderator: Anna Maria Simundic (HR)

Date: 18th October 2017 at 18:00 CET   Speaker: Ralf Lichtinghagen (GER)    Moderator:  Merve Sibel Gungoren (TR)

Emerging Challenges in Laboratory Medicine

Plenary sessions from Euromedlab 2017 in Athens.

The availability of highly sensitive troponin assays (hsTn) allows the safe clinical application of international recommendations and the introduction of fast-track protocols for the definition of AMI. However, hsTn assays have not always been welcomed by clinicians, claiming an increase in false-positive results. To guide interpretation of results, laboratory specialists need to get involved in communicating with clinicians through education, test interpretation and internal audits of test usage and patient outcomes.

Presenter: Arend Bökenkamp (Department of Pediatric Nephrology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands)

The presentation reviews the characteristics of cystatin C from a clinical point of view, focusing on its use in children.