We’re Proud to Call Our Leader a True Civil Rights Champion

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 16 2012 NCLR is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Janet Murguía, has been selected to receive the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award for her significant contributions to the cause of social justice.  At a reception and dinner tonight at the Washington Hilton, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights will present Murguía, along with Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.),...

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We’re Proud to Call Our Leader a True Civil Rights Champion

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 16 2012 NCLR is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Janet Murguía, has been selected to receive the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award for her significant contributions to the cause of social justice.  At a reception and dinner tonight at the Washington Hilton, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights will present Murguía, along with Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.),...

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Eat Your Fruits and Veggies

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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Alabama Legislature Loses Touch with Reality

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota June 05 2012 By Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLRHB 56, Alabama’s notorious bill that is perhaps the most draconian anti-immigrant law in the country, has provoked a nonstop flood of controversy since its enactment. It has been enjoined by a federal judge and denounced by the U.S. Department of Justice. It brought howls of protest from farmers, one of the largest economic sectors in the state, as they saw their crops rot in the fields. Thousands of students were pulled out of schools by frightened...

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Alabama Legislature Loses Touch with Reality

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota June 05 2012 By Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLRHB 56, Alabama’s notorious bill that is perhaps the most draconian anti-immigrant law in the country, has provoked a nonstop flood of controversy since its enactment. It has been enjoined by a federal judge and denounced by the U.S. Department of Justice. It brought howls of protest from farmers, one of the largest economic sectors in the state, as they saw their crops rot in the fields. Thousands of students were pulled out of schools by frightened...

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Cute But Risky

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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Get Your Big Boy Shots

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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Distraction opens the door to Errors

Recently spoke at a meeting of major medical. While I was shooting my computer, a number of colleagues came up to talk. When it was time for me to speak, I started my presentation. About halfway, my computer screen went blank.If the stress in your life is more than they can cope, get help immediately.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-TALK (8255) go to the nearest hospital or emergency medical roomCall, the health provider and clergyNational Alliance on mental illnesswww.Nami.org1-800-950-NAMI (6264)I forgot to link my computer. Now...

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Distraction opens the door to Errors

Recently spoke at a meeting of major medical. While I was shooting my computer, a number of colleagues came up to talk. When it was time for me to speak, I started my presentation. About halfway, my computer screen went blank.If the stress in your life is more than they can cope, get help immediately.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-TALK (8255) go to the nearest hospital or emergency medical roomCall, the health provider and clergyNational Alliance on mental illnesswww.Nami.org1-800-950-NAMI (6264)I forgot to link my computer. Now...

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Perfection without (Board short) Bikini flaunting body

Click Here! You must show off the no time these destinations, and prepare your body. It's time to become crunch (literally) — Memorial Day weekend near future and put your bikini off, soon appears, ready or not?. So at least your long weekend holiday in one stone two birds can kill by being able to operate it, find the work ahead. If would prefer if there is an activity for getting fit and our destination fast on a jaunt Hamptons or St....

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Antibiotic Overuse

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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Body fat analyzers: How accurate are they?

IP is over the quotaIP is over the quota Although the technology is improving, it's difficult to get an accurate body fat measurement from most commercially available body fat analyzers. Various types of body fat analyzers — also called impedance meters — are available to the general public. Results from portable body fat analyzers can vary depending on many factors, however, including the quality of the device and how hydrated you are when the measurement is taken. If you're concerned about your body fat percentage, skip the commercially available...

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Body fat analyzers: How accurate are they?

IP is over the quotaIP is over the quota Although the technology is improving, it's difficult to get an accurate body fat measurement from most commercially available body fat analyzers. Various types of body fat analyzers — also called impedance meters — are available to the general public. Results from portable body fat analyzers can vary depending on many factors, however, including the quality of the device and how hydrated you are when the measurement is taken. If you're concerned about your body fat percentage, skip the commercially available...

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Yoga May Improve Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Feel Better After 6 Weeks of Iyengar-Style YogaBy Laird HarrisonWebMD Health NewsReviewed by Laura J. Martin, MDMay 24, 2012 (Honolulu, Hawaii) -- Young patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may feel better after practicing yoga for just six weeks, a new study shows.Researchers reported their findings here last week at the American Pain Society's annual meeting."It...

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Yoga May Improve Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Feel Better After 6 Weeks of Iyengar-Style YogaBy Laird HarrisonWebMD Health NewsReviewed by Laura J. Martin, MDMay 24, 2012 (Honolulu, Hawaii) -- Young patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may feel better after practicing yoga for just six weeks, a new study shows.Researchers reported their findings here last week at the American Pain Society's annual meeting."It...

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Good Night Bugs

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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For the Ladies in Our Lives

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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