Penn Medicine pathologists pioneer biomarker test to diagnose or rule out Alzheimer's disease
PHILADELPHIA, PA A test capable of confirming or ruling out Alzheimer's disease has been validated and standardized by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. By measuring cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of two of the disease's biochemical hallmarks amyloid bet...College of American Pathologists Offers Tips on Simple Diabetes Prevention in the New Year
Many Americans who already have diabetes, don't even know they have it. Chicago, IL (Vocus) January 13, 2009 -- Now that everyone is in New Year's Resolution mode, one more challenge to staying in control of getting in tip-top shape is the tough economy. While you c...College of American Pathologists Selects Charles Roussel as Its New Executive Vice President
NORTHFIELD, Ill., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The College of American Pathologists, a medical society serving more than 17,000 physician members and the laboratory community throughout the world, today announced that Charles Roussel has been selected as Executive Vice President, respons...1 sample examined by 1,000 pathologists -- how and why?
This week, more than eight hundred pathologists from around Europe and the world will take part in a first of its kind, large-scale virtual microscopy slide seminar on the web. The seminar is arranged by the Biomedical Informatics Research Group from the University of Helsinki in conjunction with ...Biocept Awarded Accreditation by the College of American Pathologists
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocept, Inc. ("Biocept"), an emerging leader in biotechnology, announced today their CLIA laboratory has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-si...SpeechEasy Seeks Proposals For Future Research Studies
...n Speakers who Use the SpeechEasy Device." "We believe that this research is critically needed, so that both clients and Speech-Language pathologists can be provided with the most accurate and relevant information possible regarding our device," said Alan Newton, president of Janus. "We hi...Midwest Research Institute Launches Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
...mp; Medicaid Services (CMS) regulated through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Accreditation from the College of American pathologists (CAP) State of Florida Laboratory License enabling the laboratory to begin clinical testing services Certification for ISO/IEC 17025:...Myriad Genetics Presents Tumor Origin Technology at AACR
... DNA copy number from each patient, one from the ovarian tumor, one from the endometrial tumor and one from normal unaffected tissue. In many cases, pathologists may be unable to distinguish between related tumors and separate primary tumors due to the uncertain nature of the pathology results. The copy number ...Fast, Accurate Influenza A/B Antigen Detection
...urrently CLIA-waived, providing an important diagnostic resource for point of care use. All of these kits are characterized by the College of American pathologists as moderately complex. Binax, Inc., Portland, Maine, produces the NOW Flu A Test (Influenza A) and NOW Flu B Test (Influenza B), both of which,...The Reference Laboratory at the Cleveland Clinic
Description:...Clinic, one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive academic medical center laboratories. With a staff of nearly 700 employees and more than 40 pathologists and PhDs, our laboratories generate over 7 million laboratory test results, interpretations and diagnostic consultations annually. Our Reference Labor...ImmuLisa Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Screen ELISA
Description:... ANA Elisa meets the guidelines for the laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases intended for the use of clinical pathologists and laboratory physicians....K-State plant pathologists develop online teaching modules used globally
Managing plant diseases that threaten the food supply and economy is a challenge for agriculturalists around the world. Sparsely stocked libraries, scarce and expensive software, and even a lack of materials in students' native languages are barriers to training plant pathologists in resource-p...UT pathologists believe they have pinpointed Achilles heel of HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston believe they have uncovered the Achilles heel in the armor of the virus that continues to kill millions. The weak spot is hidden in the HIV envelope protein gp120. This protein is essential for H...Plant pathologists evaluate eco-friendly alternatives to methyl bromide
Alternatives to a powerful pesticide that was found be an ozone depletor are now being evaluated in agricultural production areas of Florida, say plant pathologists with USDA's Agricultural Research Service. In 1987, the Parties to the Montreal Protocol called for the phase-out of methyl bromide,...What's really making you sick? Plant pathologists offer the science behind Sick Building Syndrome
Science-based identification of mold and other causes of Sick Building Syndrome may improve its management, say plant pathologists with The American Phytopathological Society (APS). Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) refers to a situation in which building occupants experience health problems while in...Stem cell 'daughters' lead to breast cancer
...one day help guide diagnosis and treatment. "For example, c-KIT is a key marker of the luminal progenitor cell and I expect we will see an increase in pathologists routinely using this as a diagnostic marker for basal-like tumours," she said. "It may even be possible to develop new drugs that target c-KIT, since ...Study links virus to some cases of common skin cancer
... To learn if people with SCC harbored the virus, Toland, working closely with first author and graduate research associate Amy Dworkin and Ohio State pathologists O. Hans Iwenofu and Sara B. Peters, examined DNA samples from SCC tumors; from normal-appearing skin adjacent to the tumor, when available; from white...University of Saskatchewan and Canadian Synchrotron researchers shed light on esophageal disease
...ead to an aggressive form of cancer known as esophageal adenocarcinoma. Currently, diagnosing BE depends on the skill and experience of individual pathologists examining biopsy samples from patients, often relying on subjective criteria. Identifying biomarkers that can be associated with a particular conditio...Stem cell focus for IBD wound healing
...inflammation. As a result of this, it may also reduce the chance of needing surgery further down the line." In the early stages of the project, the pathologists will be using cell lines in the lab to study CD24 at a cellular and molecular level to discover the mechanisms by which it operates and encourages cel...Springer editor receives Butler Award
... Professor Mike Cooke was presented with the Butler Award on 25 March 2009 at the Spring Scientific Meeting of the Society of Irish Plant pathologists (SIPP) held at the State Department of Agriculture & Food, Backweston Campus, Ireland. The award is presented by the Society to an individual who is a...Portable kit may 1 day detect plant disease before disastrous outbreak
...e a disease on a plant will scratch their heads about the cause, especially if it is a newly introduced microorganism." In the 1980s and 90s, plant pathologists relied on visual inspections to determine diseases, he said. More recently, technology emerged to allow labs to detect pathogens at the molecular leve...deCODE Genotyping Laboratory Receives College of American Pathologists Accreditation
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN ) today announced that its CLIA-registered DNA isolation and genotyping laboratory, which processes the company's deCODEme(TM) personal genome scans and risk assessment diagnostic tests for several common disea...Transgenomic Receives Accreditation From College of American Pathologists
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TBIO) today announced that its laboratory has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site in...Biocept, Inc. Announces Two New Director Appointments
...ting tumor cells, are managed within our state-of-the-art CLIA-accredited laboratory. The clinical laboratory is accredited by the College of American pathologists (CAP) and holds licenses in California and several other states. Or visit: http://www.biocept.com/ ...DNA Diagnostics Center Offers Father's Day DNA Testing
...5), the AABB, the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors-Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB-International), and the College of American pathologists (CAP). # # # Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2538594.htm . ...Agendia Opens CLIA-Registered U.S. Genomics Laboratory
...he Laboratory and Department of Pathology at the Miracle Mile Medical Center, Los Angeles. Dr. Henning is a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical pathologists and the College of American Pathologists. Ongoing research and development commitments continue to augment Agendia's ability to accurately pred...Axial Biotech Wins 2009 Innovation Award for Biotechnology
...otech, Inc. is the leading developer of molecular diagnostics for common spinal diseases and disorders. Axial is accredited by the College of American pathologists (CAP) and is certified to comply with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Founded in 2002, Axial is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...XIFIN Inc. CEO to Speak at Executive War College Conference
...009. In attendance will be senior executives, laboratory administrators and pathologists from many of the nation's largest laboratory organizations. (Logo: h...-day program with a single objective: to help laboratory administrators and pathologists learn practical methods for improving the organizational performance and fi...WuXi AppTec Welcomes Three Senior Professionals
... of Operation and Head of Pathology of the Safety Evaluation Center, reporting to Dr. Brian Xu. Dr. Yuan is a member of American College of Veterinary pathologists (ACVP), a member of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine and an American Board Certified Toxicologist (DABT). He brings more than 30 yea...