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On March, 31, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on trends in stimulant prescription fills among commercially insured children and adults. Analysis from this report reveal that the...
On February 24, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced in a press release the proposed permanent rules for the prescribing of controlled medications via telemedicine, expanding patient access to critical therapies beyond the scheduled end of the...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) happens when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. That means the germs are not killed and continue to grow. Resistant infections can be difficult, and sometimes impossible, to...
Fentanyl is not just a danger or concern for individuals suffering from addiction, it should be of concern to occasional and even first-time recreational users. Be sure your children are aware of the dangers of fentanyl. A good resource is https://www.dea.gov/onepill...
There has been great concern about monkeypox with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring monkeypox a world health crisis, and there was a surge in positive cases throughout the United States. Monkeypox, now referred to as Mpox by the WHO and the CDC (Center for...
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), along with 19 other healthcare organizations, are petitioning Congress for an additional $7.2 million to be appropriated to the CDC in an effort to improve clinical laboratory test harmonization. According to the...
We are very excited to have an executive leader with such diverse experience within the medical and laboratory space, says managing partner Britt Tranyham. Nicole has been a breath of fresh air bringing so much value to our ever-changing arena. With Nicole's...
Point of care testing refers to any patient testing that is done at, or near, the actual location of the patient. POC testing can be done at home, at work, in the car, or in a healthcare setting. The recent pandemic has led to an increase in POC testing for a...
According to the CDC, the amount of opioids prescribed and sold in the United States has quadrupled since 1999. In response to this opioid crisis, the CDC has proposed new guidelines regarding pain management and its prescribing practices, including the use of...