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Join a 40-minute webinar led by Prof. Dominic Harrington, a distinguished expert in laboratory medicine, as he explores the latest guidance on investigating vitamin B12 deficiency and the transition to more effective testing methods. Gain valuable insights into the complex relationship between vitamin B12 deficiency and various health conditions, including neurological disease, depression, fatigue, and anemia. Learn about cutting-edge diagnostic tools like Active B12 testing and understand their significance in achieving earlier diagnosis and improved patient outcomes. Discover why the NICE guidance now recommends Active B12 as a first-line test, particularly for evaluating B12 status during pregnancy. Drawing from his extensive experience as Chief Scientific Officer at Synnovis and his academic positions at King's College London and the University of Surrey, Prof. Harrington addresses the challenges in identifying B12 deficiency symptoms and emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis to prevent irreversible neurologic damage.
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New Guidance for Investigation of Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Considerations for Transitioning to...
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