Over 5 Chlamydia Tests A Day Since Clamelle Launch Customers have already begun to use the NPA Chlamydia Test and Treat service since Clamelle (OTC Azithromycin) was officially launched as a Pharmacy
medicine earlier this month. Between 5 and 10 tests a day are being received by GLG Laboratories, the NPA partner in this service. 70% of NPA members are now signed up to provide the NPA service.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comKonica Minolta Introduces Drypro 873 Laser Imager For Consistent Mammography Imaging Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA announced today the release of the DRYPRO 873 laser imager, one of the fastest, most compact imagers available today. Engineered for unparallel image stability, the DRYPRO 873 boasts a higher silver ion capacity, an automatic density control function and automatic calibration to produce sharp, stable images. These features make the DRYPRO 873 a perfect solution for digital mammography.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comWall Street Journal Examines Potential Impact Of Reversed Embryonic Stem Cell Research Funding Ban Under Obama President-elect Barack Obama's campaign pledge to reverse President Bush's 2001 restrictions on federal funding for research on new embryonic stem cell lines "is certain to provide a psychological boost" to scientists, and it "may also inspire a round of collaborations between government scientists and those in the private sector," the Wall Street Journal reports.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comStereotactic Breast Biopsy Made Easy With Mammomat Inspiration Siemens
Healthcare has introduced its new biopsy unit to the market, enhancing the Mammomat Inspiration digital mammography platform with stereotactic breast biopsy. The digital system with basic functions for screening has been on the market since the end of 2007. Since then, it has been installed in countless hospitals and private practices worldwide. The new device with its supplemental biopsy function recently went into operation in Copenhagen and Dortmund.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comNew NPS Patient Resource On Infective Endocarditis, Australia Health professionals can now access a new information leaflet explaining recent changes to infective endocarditis guidelines, which has been developed by the National Prescribing Service Ltd (NPS) for consumers. In July 2008, Therapeutic Guidelines published revised guidelines for the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for preventing infective endocarditis.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comNPA Guide To Practice Based Commissioning - Update One year on from the Practice Based Commissioning Week organised by the pharmacy bodies in 2007, the NPA is releasing an update of its Guide to PBC, which includes a step-by-step guide to engagement. In the Guide's preface, Professor David Colin-Thomé, DH National Director for Primary Care comments: "A year has elapsed since the NPA launched its excellent guide to practice based commissioning (PBC), with its practical tips on how pharmacists could engage.
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