National Tour to Kick Off NACDS Point-of-Care Testing Program

Arlington, Va. (PRWEB) March 16, 2015 Illustrating its commitment to expanding access to patient services, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announces the expansion and acquisition of a certificate program designed to provide training for pharmacists to administer point-of-care testing and other health assessments in pharmacies. The official kick-off of the Community Pharmacy-Based […]

Center for Vascular Medicine Receives Vascular Testing Accreditation by the IAC

(PRWEB) January 06, 2015 Stroke, a disorder of the blood supply to the brain, is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the country, with nearly 800,000 new strokes occurring annually. According to the American Heart Association, the total direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular disease and stroke in […]

Molecular-Assisted Alpha Taxonomy Genetic Testing Reveals Species of Red Algae

(PRWEB) November 19, 2014 Phycologia—The use of molecular-assisted alpha taxonomy (MAAT) has helped to distinguish species of the Bossiella genus of red algae. Whereas a morphological study showed four Bossiella species in the eastern Pacific Ocean, this genetic screening revealed 17 species groups. With genetic data and further morphological study, these groups could be identified, […]

Iraq Joins USP in Global Program Regarding Medicine Quality Testing

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) October 30, 2014 The National Center for Drug Control and Research (NCDCR) of Iraq is the newest participant in a U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) program designed to assist developing countries improve medicine quality. “Joining USP’s Technical Assistance Program is an important step for increasing Iraq’s capacity to ensure the safety and […]