Career pathways into the medical laboratory workforce: Education, exposures, and motivations.

Objectives: The goal of this study was to investigate career pathways into the medical laboratory workforce by examining medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, histotechnologists, histotechnicians, cytologists, and phlebotomists.

Methods: We collected data through an anonymous online survey (May-June 2023) from a convenience sample of medical laboratory professionals in the United States (N = 1243). We performed descriptive analyses of demographics, current employment characteristics, educational and training history, career exposures, motivations, movement, and outlook (eg, job satisfaction, future career plans).

Low birthweight rate differences associated with distinct perinatal staffing mixes at federally funded health centers.

Health centers (sometimes referred to as "federally qualified health centers") can play an important role in addressing perinatal inequities. However, there is limited information on how different staffing models in health centers contribute to perinatal outcomes, including the availability of certified nurse midwives (CNMs). Using 2011-2021 Uniform Data System files, we examined 4 staffing models in 1385 health centers: those with no CNMs or obstetricians-gynecologists (OBs) ("non-CNM/OB"), CNM-only, OB-only, and both CNMs and OBs ("CNM/OB").

Burnout, Exhaustion, Experiences of Discrimination, and Stress Among Underrepresented and First-Generation College Students in Graduate Health Profession Education.

Objectives: Mental health disorders are increasing among health profession students. Compounding this, students from underrepresented backgrounds may face additional stressors and challenges. The aims of this study were to: (1) assess the extent to which burnout, exhaustion, experiences of discrimination, and stress exist among students in dentistry, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and physical therapist professional education programs; (2) determine if there are significant differences by key demographic characteristics (those who are first-generation college students [FGCSs], a member of an underrepresented minority [URM] group, or both); and (3) highlight strategies and solutions to alleviate these challenges identified by students.

Severe congenital neutropenia due to jagunal homolog 1 () mutation: a case report and literature review.

Severe congenital neutropenia caused by jagunal homolog 1 () mutation is a rare condition resulting from maturation arrest secondary to endoplasmic reticulum stress response from impaired neutrophil protein glycosylation. Here, we report a case of a 4-year-old boy who presented with a history of recurrent infections and manifestations, including recurrent intracranial hemorrhage. A review of similar cases reported in the literature indicates that a bleeding diathesis has not been previously described in these patients.