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AFGE provides solutions to tackle VA claims backlog

John McCray, a Rating Veterans Service Representative (RVSR) at the Veterans Benefits Administration, (VBA) in the Los Angeles Regional Office, testified on behalf of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) at a hearing held before the House of Representatives Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The hearing was aimed at updating Congress on the implementation on the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act, P.L. 110-389.

5 Feb 2010

Emerson Ecologics officially launches Emerson Quality Program

Emerson Ecologics, LLC announces the official launch of the Emerson Quality Program(SM) (EQP) on their website, www.emersonecologics.com/quality. This one-of-a-kind quality assurance program for the nutritional supplements industry will showcase the quality practices of the industry's leading manufacturers.

5 Feb 2010

New England Biolabs to supply Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute next-generation sequencing library construction reagents

As an important supplier to the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, New England Biolabs is pleased to announce that the Sanger Institute will use New England Biolabs as one of its suppliers for next-generation sequencing library construction reagents.

From New England Biolabs 5 Feb 2010

FDA awards highest quality rating for Carol Milgard Breast Center

The Carol Milgard Breast Center was awarded the highest quality review possible by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adhering to the most rigorous quality and safety standards set forth by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).

5 Feb 2010

ASTRO and ACR release practice guidelines for new radiation treatments

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) have released practice guidelines for image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in the February issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of ASTRO.

4 Feb 2010

ASTRO leads the way to help physicians improve safety and reduce medical errors

The American Society for Radiation Oncology has committed to a six-point patient protection plan that will improve safety and quality and reduce the chances of medical errors, ASTRO Board Chairman Tim R. Williams, M.D., said today.

4 Feb 2010

RevenueMed introduces new service for EMR/EHR implementations

RevenueMed, the global leader in healthcare business process outsourcing, today announced the launch of RevAbstract(TM) Services for EMR/EHR implementations.

2 Feb 2010

IMRT and extensive safety measures can prevent radiation injuries in cancer patients, says oncology expert

Recent media stories have reported isolated cases of cancer patients who were injured by incorrect doses from intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).

2 Feb 2010

USP develops revised quality guidelines for pharmacists who prepare life-saving drugs

To further protect the safety of patients taking individually prepared medications, the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has developed new and revised quality guidelines for pharmacists who compound-or individually prepare-these life-saving drugs.

30 Jan 2010

Best Practices offers tools and resources to build integrated quality systems

Quality in today's business environment has expanded to more than just overseeing production and conducting safety audits.

29 Jan 2010

Hitachi High-Technologies to begin shipment of Tabletop Microscope TM3000 from April

Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation today announced the development of the Tabletop Microscope TM3000. Shipments of the compact, affordably priced, and exceptionally user-friendly TM3000 are scheduled to start on April 1, 2010.

29 Jan 2010

New research raises hopes that immune rejection of embryonic stem cell therapies can be avoided without drugs

New research in the FASEB Journal shows that bone marrow cells fuse to different types of cells, including embryonic stem cells, creating new hybrids that may evade immune rejection

29 Jan 2010

Care to Care granted license to manage outpatient diagnostic imaging services in Virginia

Care to Care, a radiology benefits management company, has been granted a license by the Virginia Department of Health to manage outpatient diagnostic imaging services in the State of Virginia as a Private Review Agent (PRA).

27 Jan 2010

Radiation therapy safe and effective for cancer treatment

In response to the issues raised by the Jan. 24 New York Times article, "Radiation Offers New Cures and Ways to Do Harm," US Oncology, Inc. wants to ensure that cancer patients and the general public understand that the benefits received from radiation therapy in cancer care far outweigh the risks, and that cancer patients fighting their disease with help from the US Oncology physician network, and their loved ones, can rest assured that extensive quality control measures are put in place to minimize risks.

27 Jan 2010

New white paper examines how PCR mycoplasma tests and analysis save time and money

Contamination by mycoplasmal organisms is an ever-present concern in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Their properties make them ready sources of contamination, while rendering them difficult and time-consuming to detect. A new free white paper, examines how PCR mycoplasma tests and analysis, deployed by a cutting-edge laboratory, minimizes testing delays and enable safe, high-volume biopharmaceutical production.

20 Jan 2010

Thermo Fisher Scientific signs definitive agreement to acquire Ahura Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ahura Scientific, a leader in field-deployed analytical instruments for human health and public safety, for $145 million in cash plus the potential for an earn-out payment based on the achievement of certain 2010 financial targets.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 19 Jan 2010

Radon gas responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths in the U.S.

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month. According to recent reports from the World Health Organization, radon gas is responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths in the U.S. and 100,000 deaths worldwide each year.

13 Jan 2010

Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals obtains renewal of Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate for Pharmaceutical Products

Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company" or "Jiangbo"), a pharmaceutical company with its principal operations in China, today announced that one of its factories in China obtained a renewal of its Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate for Pharmaceutical Products ("GMP Certificate") from the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) for its tablets and granules.

13 Jan 2010

Life Technologies to acquire AcroMetrix

Life Technologies Corporation, a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AcroMetrix, for an undisclosed amount.

12 Jan 2010

ARKRAY's Assure Platinum Blood Glucose Monitoring System launched in the U.S.

ARKRAY, Inc., the world's 5th largest manufacturer of diabetes self-monitoring systems, has officially launched the new Assure Platinum Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

12 Jan 2010

Quality Control News and Research

AFGE provides solutions to tackle VA claims backlog

Emerson Ecologics officially launches Emerson Quality Program

New England Biolabs to supply Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute next-generation sequencing library construction reagents

FDA awards highest quality rating for Carol Milgard Breast Center

ASTRO and ACR release practice guidelines for new radiation treatments

ASTRO leads the way to help physicians improve safety and reduce medical errors

RevenueMed introduces new service for EMR/EHR implementations

IMRT and extensive safety measures can prevent radiation injuries in cancer patients, says oncology expert

USP develops revised quality guidelines for pharmacists who prepare life-saving drugs

Best Practices offers tools and resources to build integrated quality systems

Hitachi High-Technologies to begin shipment of Tabletop Microscope TM3000 from April

New research raises hopes that immune rejection of embryonic stem cell therapies can be avoided without drugs

Care to Care granted license to manage outpatient diagnostic imaging services in Virginia

Radiation therapy safe and effective for cancer treatment

New white paper examines how PCR mycoplasma tests and analysis save time and money

Thermo Fisher Scientific signs definitive agreement to acquire Ahura Scientific

Radon gas responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths in the U.S.

Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals obtains renewal of Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate for Pharmaceutical Products

Life Technologies to acquire AcroMetrix

ARKRAY's Assure Platinum Blood Glucose Monitoring System launched in the U.S.

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