In a study of 158 pregnant teenagers in Rochester, NY, nearly half engaged in pica – the craving and intentional consumption of ice, cornstarch, vacuum dust, baby powder and soap, and other nonfood items, reports a new Cornell study. Moreover, such teens had significantly lower iron levels as compared with teens who did not eat nonfood substances.
A federal law enacted to combat the use of “club drugs” such as Ecstasy — and today’s variation known as Molly — has failed to reduce the drugs’ popularity and, instead, has further endangered users by hampering the use of measures to protect them.
Current efforts to prevent prescription drug misuse among young adults need to consider peers — but not peer pressure — according to a Purdue University study.
More than 40 percent of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients take opioid pain relievers, while the prevalence of chronic opioid use is over 20 percent and rising, reports a study in the September issue of Medical Care. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.
Researchers at the University of Montreal and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre have traced the origins of ADHD, substance abuse and conduct disorder, and found that they develop from the same neurocognitive deficits, which in turn explains why they often occur together.
A University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy professor has developed a method for needle-free, intranasal administration of the anti-opioid drug naloxone. The product is in its final round of clinical trials and has retrieved Fast Track status from the FDA.
New research shows what profound effect the loss of popular TV series has on loyal consumers.
During the 12 months following intervention, no significant treatment differences were found between the two groups for drug use or for secondary outcomes.
Richard Saitz, M.D., of the Boston University School of Public Health, and colleagues tested the effectiveness of two brief counseling interventions for unhealthy drug use (any illicit drug use or prescription drug misuse) among primary care patients identified by screening.
Electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) are booming in popularity—but there's still only limited evidence on their potential health risks, or their advertised benefits in helping people to quit smoking, according to a research review in the July/August Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.
Corgenix Medical Corporation has been recognized for outstanding research presented today at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo 2014 in Chicago.
The Swiss quality manufacturer of precision pumps and valves Diener Precision Pumps increases its market presence in the USA. With its first-time participation as exhibitor at the AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo from 29 – 31 July 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, the company addresses specifically the US-American audience. Double Ended – Dual Dispensing Piston Pumps and the Silencer Gear Pump Series will be the focal point of Diener Precision Pumps’ AACC appearance.
The new, bench top P500, medium throughput, clinical chemistry analyzer and the Abacus 3CP hematology analyzer with cap piercing feature are shown on Diatron booth Nr. 1118.
PrimerDesign has today announced the launch of the World's most affordable qPCR Machine. The new instrument shatters typical market pricing coming in at $6500 for a high spec 16-well instrument.
CHICAGO, I.L. – July 29, 2014 - OHAUS Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality balances and scales, is set to announce the launch of its new Adventurer line of analytical and precision balances at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting in Chicago July 29-31. The new Adventurers, which will be available for purchase beginning in late September 2014, will be on display in OHAUS Booth #4473 for the duration of the AACC meeting.
CHICAGO, I.L. – July 29, 2014 - OHAUS Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality balances and scales, is set to announce the launch of its new Adventurer line of analytical and precision balances at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting in Chicago July 29-31. The new Adventurers, which will be available for purchase beginning in late September 2014, will be on display in OHAUS Booth #4473 for the duration of the AACC meeting.
Anteo Diagnostics, the inventor and develop of the Mix&Go molecular velcro surface chemistry is please to announce the launch of the Mix&Go based AMG™ Coupling Kit at the 2014 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Expo in Chicago.
Compact Dry is a self-contained device containing a membrane matrix saturated with a culture medium and a gelling agent, and then dried. A diluted food sample (1mL) is added to the center of the device, which diffuses automatically and evenly throughout the plate. The device is then incubated, after which a technician counts the colonies.
The Vision MINI Xi smart camera is the world's smallest machine vision system available with embedded Ethernet connectivity. Housed in our patented mini design and featuring built in lens and LED lighting, our award-winning compact smart camera is now available for flexible implementation of machine vision inspection (from decoding to color matching to OCR and more) into industrial environments. The Vision MINI Xi has corner-exit cables with both serial and Ethernet options to meet any connectivity requirement in space-constrained applications, and also packs 24 V interface, optically isolated I/O, and autofocus into its tiny form factor for powerful machine vision tasks with a small footprint.
The Precision Fluidics Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announces the release of its newest Diaphragm Isolation liquid Valve. This 6.4 mm diaphragm isolation valve improves performance of Clinical Diagnostic and Analytical Chemistry systems requiring precision fluid and delivers liquid dispense performance in a very small package. At just 6.4 mm wide it can be easily mounted over microplates improving performance and saving space. When mounted on a manifold the R6’s ultra-small footprint enables smaller and more efficient fluidic circuits by taking less space and shortening fluid channels. The R6 provides solutions to today’s demanding analytical, clinical and agent detection applications.
The new A2 (A-squared) Multiplex IA glass slide offers the user an open platform from which to prepare quantitative multiplex immunoassays of their choice
Information about leading international medical trade fairs organized around the world will be available at the Medica 2014 booth at AACC 2014
New APN--W from Iwaki America
Focus Diagnostics received expedited FDA 510(k) clearance and CLIA moderate complexity categorization for its new Simplexa HSV 1 & 2 Direct molecular test on the Integrated Cycler. The test, which is now available for purchase in the United States, is the first molecular test to be cleared by the FDA for the qualitative detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from patients suspected of HSV central nervous system (CNS) infection, including encephalitis. The test uses a proprietary process that eliminates nucleic acid extraction, so clinicians can expect results within about an hour after providing a specimen for testing.
Cerilliant® brand has introduced six new certified Snap-N-Spike® solutions of designer psychedelics in the NBOMe class of phenethylamines.
Abbott is developing diagnostic solutions for today and tomorrow, which it will showcase during the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo, July 27 through July 31, 2014, in Chicago.
Atomo Diagnostics is introducing the world’s first integrated rapid blood test device to the USA market at the 2014 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo (July 27-31) following a successful presentation at the 20th International AIDS Conference 2014 in Melbourne (July 20 -25, 2014).
A recent study presented during ASM 2014 found shows that Puritan's Liquid Amies Collection and Transport System and HydraFlock® flocked swabs work as well or better in Copan's WASP®.
UNIConnect announced the release of its new PrecisionMDx (PMDx) System. Building upon a history of software engineering and support for research, development and delivery in the "omic" sciences, PMDx represents dramatic innovation driven by experience gained from the interplay of client and vendor in the realm of molecular diagnostic test development.
UNIConnect, L.C., a Utah-based software firm, announced today it will donate an innovative laboratory process management software platform for the life sciences to the George Washington University’s (GW) Computational Biology Institute (CBI).
The winning abstract, “Versatile Electrical Platform for Accelerated Development and Commercialization of In-Vitro Diagnostic Assays”, describes a process to integrate a novel silicon biosensor into a microfluidic chip which has the potential to enable customers to design highly cost-effective, mass-fabricated Point-of-Care (POC) devices with better sensitivity and higher robustness than any commercially available solution.
There are 17 million cancer survivors in the US who are at high risk of recurrence of their disease. The AMAS Test, an immunoassay designed to detect levels of an antibody correlated with nearly all cancer types, can be an important tool in detecting recurrence since it becomes positive at an earlier stage than other diagnostics.
Rees Scientific (www.reesscientific.com) a leading provider of Automated Temperature and Environmental Monitoring Systems is introducing Presidio On The Go.
Dr. Lakshmann Ramamurthy (Avalere Health) will discuss Regulatory & Reimbursement Policy Trends Affecting Market Access for Diagnostic Devices – Emphasis on Validity and Quality. Dr. Ramamurthy was formerly senior reviewer/policy advisor, FDA’s Center for Devices & Radiological Health, where he led the pilot project of the FDA-CMS parallel review
Committed to providing the solutions labs need to meet the challenges they face, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has been ranked among the industry’s highest performing Service providers in the clinical diagnostics industry in the 2014 IMV ServiceTrak Executive Summary Report.
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics will be featuring its latest solutions at the 2014 American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, Ill., July 27-31, 2014.
MedMira is expanding its Multiplo product line with the addition of three new multiplex tests that deliver instant, simultaneous, single-cartridge results for syphilis (TP), HIV, and hepatitis C. MedMira will showcase its full Multiplo line for the first time at AACC.
Spark Holland B.V. is pleased to announce the publication of US patent no. US 8586382 B2.
H618 HbA1c Meter
Dry System, Maintenance free
In Q3 of 2013, Randox announced that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the company’s Acusera Immunoassay Speciality 1 quality control for use in US laboratories.
Orchard Software is proud to introduce a new enterprise-class LIS—Orchard® Sequoia™—built on completely new technology to aid laboratories in their positive impact on healthcare informatics, diagnostics, and patient outcomes.
From Microscan booth #2652, the dedicated Clinical Solutions team will give live demonstrations of new barcode readers and machine vision cameras for embedded clinical lab automation applications and discuss projects with OEM design engineers. Microscan is giving away free $30 expo passes to all visitors who schedule a meeting with an automation expert at the show.
Greiner Bio-One has modified the VACUETTE QUICKSHIELD Safety Tube Holder to now have a safety shield that rotates 360 degrees for user comfort.
Multisorb will be exhibiting at 2014 AACC where technical staff will be available to discuss its sorbent products and programs, including its Calculation Through Operations Program. The program can help save 6-12 months of development time.
All parameters available K, Na, Cl, iCa, nCa, TCa, pH, Li, Mg, TCO2, AG
UTAK Laboratories, Inc., dedicated to meeting the quality control needs of laboratories worldwide, proudly announced today the release of the first Steroid Control manufactured with UTAK’s proprietary SMx™ Specialty Matrix. UTAK’s 3rd party Steroid Control product is a revolutionary advancement over current market offerings.
Chicago, Illinois, May 16, 2014 – Hi-Tech Holdings, LLC (“Hi-Tech” or “Hi-Tech Manufacturing”), a portfolio company of May River Capital, LLC (“May River”), announced it has acquired a majority interest in GCM Medical and OEM, Inc. and Global Contract Manufacturing (HK) Limited (together, “GCM” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Union City, California, with a second facility in Dongguan, China, GCM is a preferred supplier of contract manufacturing services to leading OEMs in the medical, industrial, transportation, and aerospace sectors. Based in Schiller Park, Illinois, Hi-Tech is a world class manufacturer of low-to-medium volume, mission-critical precision machined components and assemblies.
The FDA has cleared Randox's Immunoassay Premium Plus quality control for use in US laboratories. A multi-analyte control, it combines 52 analytes including tumour markers, hormones, therapeutic drugs and Vitamin D.
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