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New Test for H7N9 Bird Flu in China May Help Slow Outbreak, Prevent Pandemic
Breaking research appearing online today in Clinical Chemistry, the journal of AACC, demonstrates that a recently developed diagnostic test can detect the new strain of influenza (H7N9) currently causing an outbreak in China.
5/10/2013 12:35 PM EDT
For Smokers, Low Levels of Vitamin D May Lead to Cancer
New research appearing online today in Clinical Chemistry, the journal of AACC, shows that decreased levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer. This study illustrates that simple vitamin D blood tests and...
3/15/2013 1:50 PM EDT
New Study Shows Cannabis Effects on Driving Skills
New research appearing online today shows that cannabis can be detected in the blood of daily smokers for a month after last intake. The scientific data in this paper can provide real help in the public safety need for a drugged driving policy that...
3/1/2013 11:55 AM EST
Janet Kreizman Appointed Chief Executive Officer of AACC
The Board of Directors of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) today announced that it has appointed Janet B. Kreizman Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2013.
2/26/2013 9:40 AM EST
Special Issue of Clinical Chemistry Provides Update on Fight Against Cancer
Clinical Chemistry, the journal of AACC, has published a special issue devoted to the subject of cancer. With cancer surpassing cardiovascular disease as the number one killer in the Western world, the issue provides a cutting edge update on the...
1/23/2013 12:00 PM EST
Breakthrough Research Could Create Sea Change in Global HIV Diagnosis: New Handheld Mobile Device Performs Laboratory-Quality HIV Testing
New research appearing online today in Clinical Chemistry, the journal of AACC, shows that a handheld mobile device can check patients’ HIV status with just a finger prick, and synchronize the results in real time with electronic health records....
1/18/2013 11:00 AM EST
"Young's Effects Online" Database Launched
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry has announced the launch of "Young's Effects Online," offering instant access to the effects of thousands of diseases, drugs, and herbal remedies on medical lab tests.
7/20/2004 7:10 AM EDT
New Chronic Kidney Disease Testing Guidelines
On July 17, 2002, The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) is offering this critical and timely audioconference, providing vital information on how the new, evidence-based chronic kidney disease testing guidelines will affect...
5/17/2002 12:00 AM EDT