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Genetic Nondiscrimination
May 14, 2008 6:26 PM
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Kerri Penno
Earlier this month, the House passed H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, by a vote of 414 to 1. The legislation aims to prevent insurance companies and employers from discriminating against employees based on their genetic information.
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Congrats to Award Winners
May 6, 2008 10:22 AM
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Amanda Koehler
Our congratulations to the following ASCLS-PA winners: Edward C. Dolbey (Member of the Year) Ruth Negley Estolle Gross Janet Devine Key to the Future Randi Bright Leah Campbell Keener Memorial Service Award Mary Beth Miele Corporate Recognition Award
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Artificial Blood Risks
April 29, 2008 3:28 PM
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Kerri Penno
The FDA is under fire today, in the wake of a report released in JAMA yesterday, detailing the organization approved artificial blood substitute trials even after studies showed the products increased risk of heart attack and death. "It's hard to understand,"
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Study Compares Clinical Symptoms Vs. Lab Tests
April 25, 2008 10:16 AM
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Amanda Koehler
A recent study published in the Lancet medical journal states AIDS patients in poor countries who are observed for clinical symptoms of the disease have close to the same survival rate as those who undergo lab testing. Read the whole story. As laboratory
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CDC Says Flu Vaccine Ineffective
April 21, 2008 9:41 AM
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Amanda Koehler
CNN recently reported health officials from the CDC said this year's flu season is the worst in 3 years, and the vaccine was only 44 percent effective. Read more...
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Competitive Bidding Halted
April 9, 2008 3:08 PM
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Kerri Penno
United States District Judge Thomas J. Whelan has granted a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of the competitive bidding demonstration project in the San Diego Area. Here is an excerpt from a CLMA e-mail alert: This is a huge victory for
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Competitive Bidding Halt Denied
February 25, 2008 3:23 PM
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Kerri Penno
On February 14, federal court Judge Whelan issued an order denying a temporary restraining order (TRO) to plaintiff laboratories Sharp HealthCare, Scripps Health and Internist Laboratory of Oceanside, in their complaint against the HHS for implementing
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YouTube and Vaccines
January 18, 2008 1:54 PM
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Amanda Koehler
YouTube.com has become an Internet hotspot since its creation almost 3 years ago. Web surfers can go to the site to watch music and comedy videos, along with personal videos posted by members. A new study found people are also getting vaccination information
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What Will the Future Bring?
January 4, 2008 11:14 AM
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Kerri Penno
As I was browsing some of the other ADVANCE blogs, I was struck by the commonality of themes between healthcare professions. It seems the different disciplines face many of the same issues (e.g., staffing problems, budget crunches, boosting productivity
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Stem Cell Breakthroughs
December 12, 2007 3:00 PM
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Kerri Penno
In November, a team of researchers reported they had genetically reprogrammed human skin cells to create cells indistinguishable from embryonic stem cells. Time magazine recently called this and other stem cell breakthroughs the top scientific discovery
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MA Town Practices Emergency Vaccinations
December 4, 2007 9:34 AM
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Kerri Penno
You expect to hear stories about major medical centers and large cities practicing disaster preparedness. You hope smaller hospitals and local governments are working on their emergency plans, and that no matter where a natural or manmade disaster or
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The Global Warming Debate
November 21, 2007 9:00 AM
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Amanda Koehler
When I started working for ADVANCE , one of my first story assignments was to write about global warming and its effect on deforestation and parasitology. I was excited for this assignment because the topic had always interested me and I wanted to learn
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Bookmark This: The Fritsma Factor
November 12, 2007 12:08 PM
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Matthew T. Patton
George Fritsma , MS, MT (ASCP), lab practitioner, associate professor and author, recently launched an online, interactive hemostasis resource known as The Fritsma Factor . Designed for laboratory practitioners to share information and knowledge, the
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Write Your Reps
November 8, 2007 10:31 AM
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Kerri Penno
San Diego has been selected as the site of the demonstration program for competitive bidding for clinical laboratory services. ASCLS recently sent out a call to action, stating the program "will destroy the hospital outreach and small laboratories in
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Vaccine Breakthroughs
November 7, 2007 2:43 PM
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Amanda Koehler
As I mentioned before, I have been learning so much about the wonderful work you all do over the past few months. I really enjoyed writing the immunology/serology supplement for the Oct. 22 issue. It was interesting learning about all the new vaccines
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