Insights & Publications
Insights
Dermatopathology in the High Desert: Diagnosing UV-Related Skin Disease in New Mexico
A Unique Climate, A Unique Challenge New Mexico’s striking natural beauty and sunny skies come with a serious health tradeoff—elevated risk of sun-induced skin damage. With over 280 days of sunshine annually and elevations that intensify UV radiation exposure, New Mexicans are uniquely vulnerable to photodamage and skin cancers. These risks are particularly pronounced…
Transforming Hepatitis C Management Through Innovation
Throughout the US, New Mexico has one of the highest rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Roughly 2.8% of the state’s population are living with chronic HCV, with many cases currently undiagnosed. TriCore’s innovative use of longitudinal laboratory data and analytics has led to the creation of an HCV targeted intervention algorithm for the…
Poster Presentation: “Evaluation of Analytic-Specific Reagents for the Detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii” by Lilian Okoye, Infectious Disease, TriCore
Lilian Okoye’s poster, “Evaluation of Analytic-Specific Reagents for The Detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJ),” was presented at the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Microbe Conference 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Showing the process of the quality improvement study for the detection of PJ in patients with suspected PJ pneumonia. Why This Study Matters At the…
A New Era in HIV Testing: 4th Generation Tests Advance Early Detection and Patient Care
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is still a serious health issue, but thanks to new testing technology, we’re getting much better at detecting the virus early and managing it more effectively. One of the biggest breakthroughs in recent years is the development of 4th generation HIV tests — a powerful tool that’s changing how we find…
The Science Behind Celiac Disease Testing
If you’ve been feeling unwell after eating foods with gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye), your healthcare provider may recommend a blood test to check for celiac disease. This test helps find out if your immune system is reacting abnormally to gluten — and potentially harming your own body in the…