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Michelle Scholzberg
Hematologist and clinician scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital and division director of Hematology at the University of Toronto. Passionate about addressing gender biases in medical testing and diagnosis.
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Jul 28, 2025
• 32min
Fixing the flag: A new standard for diagnosing iron deficiency
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Michelle Scholzberg, a hematologist dedicated to reducing gender bias in medical testing, and Rita Selby, an expert in laboratory medicine, discuss the critical issue of iron deficiency diagnosis. They highlight how outdated ferritin standards contribute to underdiagnosis, particularly among women. The conversation reveals their collaborative effort to implement province-wide changes in Ontario's labs, allowing for better identification of subclinical iron deficiency. The guests passionately advocate for structural changes that improve patient care and tackle systemic obstacles.
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