Sentences with phrase «including rapid testing»

All seven PPLM health centers offer confidential testing, including a rapid test that provides results in just twenty minutes.

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In addition to bakery and dairy processing equipment, the facility also features analytical, phage test and sensory equipment, which includes a texture analyser, rapid visco analyser, viscometer, water activity and colour meter, meltdown analyser, high - resolution microscope, auto titrator, humidity chambers and ambient shelf storage.

«The results of this study demonstrate that the K - D test is an accurate and reliable method for identifying athletes with head trauma, and is a strong candidate for a rapid sideline screening test for concussion, [with] particular relevance to contact sports including football, soccer, hockey, MMA and boxing,» wrote co-author, Dr. Laura J. Balcer of the Department of Neurology, Opthalmology, and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

In a March 11, 2015 «Well» blog New York Times health reporter, Gretchen Reynolds, reported on a new study by NYU researchers, including Laura Balcer, a member of MomsTEAM Institute's Board of Advisors, about the use of a simple, rapid, and inexpensive visual test called King - Devick as a sideline screen to help identify athletes as young as five wit

A Medford, Long Island company has begun applying its rapid test for the Zika virus to clinical specimens from six countries, including Brazil and the United States.

«An accurate, rapid, point - of - care test would help public health workers better focus resources quickly on the individuals who need it — including providing directly observed therapy — and avoid unnecessary medications and isolation in those who don't,» Belknap says.

The Roll Back Malaria Partnership has now embarked on a coordinated effort to ensure comprehensive malaria control throughout Africa that includes not only anti-malaria bed nets but also medicines, rapid diagnostic tests and community health workers trained to deliver such vital interventions.

Screening included a rapid diagnostic test for those reporting compatible symptoms along with blood sampling for smear and molecular testing for malaria.

Other studies included use of rapid tests for HIV, HBV and HCV for emergency field testing of the «Walking Blood Bank» in military operations; use of dried blood spots for collection of specimens in the field for testing of HIV, Dengue, West Nile Virus and Chikungunya Virus; and molecular assays for monitoring Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Ebola virus, and other infectious agents in epidemiology and vaccine research studies.

This rapid progress will be demonstrated in the MAF Test, including reductions in injuries and mental stress.

While other tests (including the National Assessment of Educational Progress) show that U.S. student achievement is improving, TIMSS makes clear that these improvements are not rapid enough to keep pace with other nations in an increasingly global economy.

IES to Seed New Methods for Studying Schools Education Week, October 16, 2012 «For example, NBES member Hirokazu Yoshikawa, the academic dean at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, said he used rapid prototyping, which includes 90 - day, intervention - testing cycles, to adapt a teacher professional - development program in Chile.»

But we have still a long way to go to overcome the forces of big money that are intent on privatizing our public schools, and imposing policies, including school closings, more high stakes testing, and the rapid expansion of online learning, that threaten to further damage our children and are unsupported by research.

The need for a rapid turnaround in test scores (so they can be included in end - of - year evaluations) coupled with an increased emphasis on exam security will result in increased costs for districts.

Comfort, convenience and safety are the CX - 9's key virtues — including things we take for granted, like rapid Bluetooth connection or the pollen filter for the climate control system that provided some relief from Victoria's hay fever pandemic during the week we tested this variant.

The support includes $ 224,078 for efforts by Dr. Shila Nordone and Dr. Adam Birkenheuer to develop a rapid, specific test for sepsis that will improve diagnosis, care, and survival rates for dogs that develop the problem.

Tenorio River Rafting will test your courage with it's class III and IV rapids, including a one of a kind 12 foot drop (Class V).

Companies including A123 Systems, AltairNano, Electrovaya, Electro Energy, Firefly, Johnson Controls, Valence and others reported rapid progress with much better batteries beginning to be tested and evaluated.

The additional cycles added as part of the new «5 - cycle test» include a cold driving cycle that requires heater use, a hot weather cycle with air conditioning operation, and a high - speed cycle (reaching 80mph) with rapid accelerations.

Examples of procedures would be toenail removal, I&D, lesion removal, and removal of foreign body Perform point of care testing to include blood glucose, urine dips, hemoccult, rapid strep test and hemoglobin via finger stick.

Special duties may include assisting the doctor with circumcisions, rapid strep tests, draw blood and administer medications ordered by the pediatrician.

Collect, perform, document, and report results of CLIA waived lab tests including, but not limited to: urine dip, pregnancy tests, finger stick blood glucose levels, fecal occult blood tests, rapid influenza tests, and rapid strep tests.

Performs procedures as delegated under the direct supervision of a Provider including the following: phlebotomy and specimen handling, injections of immunizations, splinting / casting, EKGs, and ear lavage, collects vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature), collects urine samples, performs PPD placements, performs in - house CLIA - waived rapid laboratory tests, processes and prepare blood samples for outside lab processing, fits patients for durable medical equipment, performs drug testing, performs breath alcohol testing, conducts Snellen eye exams

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Biomedical and biotechnology engineer with background in design of biomaterials, biosensors, drug delivery devices, microfrabrication, and tissue engineering Working knowledge of direct cell writing and rapid prototyping Experience fabricating nanocomposite hydrogel scaffolds Proficient in material analysis, mechanical, biochemical, and morphological testing of synthetic and biological materials Extensive experience in bio-imaging processes and procedures Specialized in mammalian, microbial, and viral cell culture Working knowledge of lab techniques and instruments including electrophoresis, chromatography, microscopy, spectroscopy, PCR, Flow cytometery, protein assay, DNA isolation techniques, polymer synthesis and characterization, and synthetic fiber production Developed strong knowledge of FDA, GLP, GMP, GCP, and GDP regulatory requirements Created biocompatible photocurable hydrogels for cell immobilization Formulated cell friendly prepolymer formulation Performed surface modification of nano - particle fillers to enhance their biocompatibility Evaluated cell and biomaterial interaction, cell growth, and proliferation Designed bench - top experiments and protocols to simulate in vivo situations Designed hydrogel based microfluidic prototypes for cell entrapment and cell culture utilizing computer - aided robotic dispenser Determined various mechanical, morphological, and transport properties of photocured hydrogels using Instron, FTIR, EDX, X-ray diffraction, DSC, TGA, and DMA Assessed biocompatibility of hydrogels and physiology of entrapped cells Evaluated intracellular and extracellular reactions of entrapped cells on spatial and temporal scales using optical, confocal, fluorescence, atomic force, and scanning electron microscopies Designed various biochemical assays Developed thermosensitive PET membranes for transdermal drug delivery application using Gamma radiation induced graft co-polymerization of N - isopropyl acylamide and Acrylic acid Characterized grafted co-polymer using various polymer characterization techniques Manipulated lower critical solution temperature of grafted thermosensitive co-polymer Loaded antibiotic on grafted co-polymer and determined drug release profile with temperature Determined biomechanical and biochemical properties of biological gels isolated from marine organisms Analyzed morphological and mechanical properties of metal coated yarns using SEM and Instron Performed analytical work on pharmaceutical formulations using gas and high performance liquid chromatography Performed market research and analysis for medical textile company Developed and implement comprehensive marketing and sales campaign

In addition, Planned Parenthood health centers are more likely than other safety - net family planning providers to provide the full range of birth control (including IUDs and implants) on - site and more likely to offer rapid - result HIV testing.

We offer a menu of services including collaboration with community teams to design professional development models and adaptations, development of customized tools and measures for rapid cycle learning, and support for the implementation of ongoing testing and learning efforts.