2013 12 23 Season's Greetings
Felices Fiestas! Fröhliche Feiertage! Meilleurs vœux! Buone feste! Hauskaa joulua! メリークリスマス! Beste Wensen! Glædelig jul! 节日的祝贺! Kellemes Karácsonyi ünnepeket! 節日的祝賀! Nollaig Shona Daoibh! Wesołych Świąt! Boas Festas! С Рождеством! God Jul! शुभकामनाएँ!
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2013 12 20 IFCC 2015-2017 EB elections results
The IFCC is pleased to announce that the President, Secretary, and Treasurer for the period 2015-2017 have been elected. Participation in the new electronic voting format has been very high. We congratulate the elected President, Secretary and Treasurer and wish them a fruitful co-operation for the promotion of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine world-wide.
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2013 12 19 NPU database December 2013 Edition
The December 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 12 16 IFCC eNews Nov-Dec 2013
Read the November - December 2013 IFCC eNews, available in the new flippable version and in the usual pdf format.
Features of this issue include: an editoral summarising the many positive 2013 IFCC accomplishments; an article on the IFCC Task Forces, their activities and collaborations with relevant international clinical organisations; the most recent news from the IFCC Regional Federations and National Associations; the IFCC Roche Travel Scholarship reports; and news of two new corporate members who have recently joined the IFCC.
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2013 12 02 NPU database November 2013 Edition
The November 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 11 06 Paper On Diabetes Diagnosis Based On Nail Clipping Analysis
In developing countries, diabetes prevalence is rising dramatically. The article "Glycated nail proteins: a new approach for detecting diabetes" in "Tropical Medicine and International Health", describes an alternative diagnosis of diabetes using finger nail clippings.
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2013 10 30 APFCB Congress closes with great success
With more than 1500 participants from more than 50 countries, around 100 exhibitors, and almost the 40% of the delegates Young Scientists, the 13th Asia Pacific Congress held in Bali was a great success.
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2013 10 28 Laboratory Terminology News: October 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology
The October 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 10 23 Question Bank by the Trainee Council of the Journal Clinical Chemistry
The Trainee Council of the journal Clinical Chemistry has launched a free of charge Question Bank to help those preparing for certification, or college, or other exams in clinical biochemistry or laboratory medicine and those wishing to assess their knowledge.
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2013 11 25 IFCC PR Brochure - Spanish Version
Thanks to the contribution of the Sociedad Española de Bioquímica Clínica y Patología Molecular (SEQC), the IFCC PR Brochure is now available in Spanish. Spanish speaking IFCC members can distribute the PR Brochure to the general public to increase awareness of the role of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine Clinical Laboratory in optimal delivery of healthcare. Gracias a la traducción de la Sociedad Española de Bioquímica Clínica y Patología Molecular (SEQC), el folleto del comité de RRPP de la IFCC está disponible en español. Los miembros de la IFCC de lengua española pueden distribuir este folleto al público en general, para que conozcan mejor el papel desarrollado por el Laboratorio de Química Clínica y de Medicina para el mejor servicio a la salud.
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2013 10 14 IFCC eNews Sep-Oct 2013
Available in the new flippable version and in the usual pdf format, the September - October 2013 IFCC eNews features an important editoral about the new voting system adopted by IFCC, describing the trials conducted, and the incoming EB members elections. Three IFCC Professional Exchange Programme reports, the most recent news from the IFCC Regional Federations and National Associations, and some other news complete the issue.
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2013 10 10 XIII ICPML website
The Scientific Programme for the XIII International Congress of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine is now available on the Congress website: visit it to be informed of the main topics, updates, and deadlines for abstract submission and registration for the Congress.
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2013 10 04 Open Online Course: “Internal Control Quality in Clinical Labs”
The Massive Open Online Course "Internal Quality Control in Labs" is available in Spanish. It is free of charge and it focuses on the implementation of an internal analytical quality control program in the clinical lab.
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2013 09 27 NPU database September 2013 Edition
The September 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 09 24 Paris EuroMedLab 2015 website
It is a great pleasure to announce the launch of the Paris EuroMedLab 2015 website. Visit it to be informed of all the updates, deadlines and activities in preparation for the Congress.
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2013 09 18 Bolivian Society of Clinical Biochemistry website
The Bolivian Society of Clinical Chemistry is glad to announce its brand new website. All the major information and contacts are included in the website and a specific section is dedicated to scientific documents and manuals.
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2013 09 13 DQCML Project
Are you looking for training on Quality, particularly on internal quality control, external quality assessment, and laboratory accreditation with the adoption of a quality system in line with the international standard ISO 15189? The answer is the EMD Project:
“Developing Quality Competence in Medical Laboratories” (DQCML)
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2013 09 05 NPU database August 2013 Edition
The August 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 08 28 IFCC Webinars
With thanks to the APFCB, VACB and speakers a set of webinars recorded during the recent VACB Chemical Pathology Course are now available on the IFCC Website.
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2013 08 01 IFCC eNews Jul-Aug 2013
The IFCC eNewsLetter is now available in different formats: in usual pdf, in a flippable version and for mobile! Access your copy from your preferred device and stay tuned with IFCC! In the July-August 2013 issue the first article a stimulating focus on the "Shaping the Future of Laboratory Medicine" themes, recent updates from the IFCC Members actvities follows with the IFCC Roche Travel Scholarship recipients reports and a welcome to a new IFCC member: Bolivia!
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2013 08 01 New updates from Labs Are Vital
The AACC meeting has been a perfect opportunity for Labs Are Vital to reinforce the original LabsAreVital message: ‘emphasizing the critical contribution of laboratory medicine to patient care, and raising its profile as an attractive career choice’.
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2013 07 31 Clinica Chimica Acta official journal of IFCC
IFCC, the leading organization in the field of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine worldwide, recently announced its association with Clinica Chimica Acta, published by Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The contract signing for this new relationship occurred at the AACC meeting recently held in Houston, Texas.
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2013 08 16 Mexico joins IFCC
Another Full Member has joined IFCC: the Mexican Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Colegio Mexicano de Ciencias de Laboratorio Clínico. It is the 88th member!
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2013 08 09 Bolivia, a New member in IFCC
The IFCC family is growing fast! The Bolivian Society of Clinical Biochemistry - Sociedad Boliviana de Bioquímica Clínica has joined as the 87th IFCC Full Member.
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2013 08 05 New VLP Coordinator
The IFCC Education and Management Division (EMD) is pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth A Frank is the new Coordinator of the Visiting Lecture Programme (VLP), the IFCC programme which supports international cooperation in educational activities.
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2013 07 31 TF-YS Webinar
The Committee on Distance Learning (C-DL) has published a new distance learning module -'Automation for Dummies'.
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2013 07 12 eJIFCC Vol 24 n° 2
The latest edition of the eJIFCC 2013, Vol. 24 n° 2 is now available. In the current edition, read the report and the scientific article resulting from one of the IFCC Professional Exchange Programmes. Reflections on potential scientific translation problems, a focus on establishment of biological reference intervals and reference curve for urea, and an article on Cystatin C in acute coronary syndrome, complete the issue.
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2013 07 23 WG - Commutability
A new Working Group on Commutability, under the umbrella of the IFCC Scientific Division, and with Prof. Greg Miller as lead, begins its activities.
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2013 07 01 LAV Advert
The new consortium formed by international professional bodies to build on the success of Labs Are Vital, is looking for an individual to lead the development of high-level, clinically relevant content for the new community website.
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2013 06 27 NPU database June 2013 Edition
The June 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 06 27 LAV
We are pleased to be able to tell you that, following extensive consultation between Abbott and stakeholders from around the world, a new consortium of international professional bodies has been formed to build on the success of Labs Are Vital, and take the program to the next level.
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2013 06 16 IFCC eNewsletter May/June 2013
The May/June 2013 eNewsLetter is now available, featuring an editoral about the recent EuroMedLab congress held in Milan, all the information about the IFCC Awards, plus the most recent news from the IFCC Regional Federations and National Associations!
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2013 06 13 IFCC Awards
IFCC Announces its Distinguished Awards for the IFCC Congress
Istanbul (TR) 2014 to scientists and clinicians who work in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine or related disciplines.
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2013 06 12 EuroMedLab 2013 Slide presentations and photos
After the great success of EuroMedLab Milano 2013, we are happy to announce that the slide presentations, photos and videos of the Congress are now available.
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2013 06 07 IFCC 2012 Annual Report
The IFCC Annual Report 2012 is now available. All the activities performed in 2012 by IFCC at a glance.
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2013 06 04 New IFCC website section
The IFCC website has been enriched with the new "Resources" section, accessible from the top line of the home page.
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2013 06 25 IFCC PR Brochure
The IFCC CPD has prepared a PR brochure targeted to the general public, describing the role of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine in healthcare assessment.
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2013 05 29 NPU database May 2013 Edition
The May 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 05 23 EuroMedLab Fourth day Daily Newspaper
The final edition of the Daily News, includes the latest updates on the congress and some nice photos of the Social and Cultural event at the Castello Sforzesco.
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2013 05 22 EML Third Day Daily Newspaper
Today's Congress programme will cover a wide range of aspects of Laboratory Medicine. Among them a session on the Translation of Guideline Recommendations into Clinical Practice.
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2013 05 21 EML second Day Daily Newspaper
More than 4500 participants from more than 100 countries. These are the "numbers" of the EuroMedLab 2013. More information and updates in the 21st May edition of the Daily News
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2013 05 20 EML 2013
The EuroMedLab 2013 has begun. Read the 20th May Daily news publication for the latest highlights of the scientific programme, the most interesting updates on the congress and also some useful information for your stay in Milan.
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2013 05 15 ACB New Name
ACB is delighted to announce that after an overwhelming vote at the AGM the association has now officially changed its name to
'The Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine".
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2013 04 30 APFCB News 2012
The Asia-Pacific Federation for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine has just released the 2012 Edition of the Federation Annual Report.
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2013 04 25 NPU database April 2013 Edition
The April 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 04 25 TF YS on air
This week "El microscopio" features a special program in English and Spanish on Young Scientists. Enjoy some interesting interviews, and understand the role young scientists can play in dissemination and promotion of innovation and high quality scientific and clinical practice standards in Laboratory Medicine.
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2013 04 24 ICPLM 2014
The TF-PLM are pleased to announce that information on the XIII International Congress of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine to be held in Istanbul, Turkey in 2014 is now available.
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2013 04 17 Code of Practice between IFCC and its Corporate Members
We are pleased to present the "Code of Practice" between IFCC and its Corporate Members. This important document sets out a Code of Practice for the working relationship between IFCC and its Corporate Members, and has been approved by both the IFCC Executive Board and by the IFCC Corporate Members.
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2013 04 10 eJIFCC Vol 24 n° 1
The 2013 first edition of the eJIFCC, Vol. 24 n° 1 is now available. The current issue is dedicated to Education & Training in laboratory medicine in the United States. Thanks to Dr. Stacy E. Walz, Guest Editor for this Volume.
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2013 04 05 IFCC eNewsletter March/April 2013
The January/February 2013 eNewsLetter is now available. Read it to know all about the recent meeting IFCC-COLABIOCLI-CUBRA, held in Buenos Aires, and all about the news and initiatives from the IFCC Regional Federations and National Associations!
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2013 03 26 NPU database March 2013 Edition
The March 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 01 10 Early Bird Registration EML 2013
Subscribe now to the 20th IFCC - EFLM European Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine that will be held in Milan from 19 to 23 May 2013 and save up to 150 €!
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2013 03 11 Interview with Dr Gurdon - Nobel Prize
Dr John Gurdon - Nobel Prize in Medicine 2012
"Young Scientists: do not give up, keep working hard and try always to get back where your interest is: even if your exams do not go well at first. So keep trying and work hard.
That is the best advice"
Dr. John Gurdon, the 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine speaks to the IFCC on-line Radio - El Microscopio. Listen to the full interview in English and in Spanish.
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2013 04 25 IFCC eNewsletter January/February 2013
The January/February 2013 eNewsLetter is now available. The editorial of the IFCC eNews Editor welcomes the reader. Among the news the highlights of the experiences of the IFCC Roche Travel scholarships at the IFCC General Conference that was held in Kuala Lumpur (MY) and an overview of the current activities of the IFCC Committee on Reference Systems of Enzymes.
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2013 02 22 NPU database February 2013 Edition
The February 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 02 28 NPU database January 2013 Edition
The January 2013 Edition of the NPU terminology is now available for download and can be searched using the search function included on the web page.
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2013 01 22 IFCC/ESCCA Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry Course
The 2013 IFCC/ESCCA Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry Course will be held in St Etienne (FR) on April 11-13, 2013. The course will provide high quality lectures on cell analysis including the most recent flow cytometry applications.
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2013 01 21 RIA-DIV documents updates
The RIA - DIV sections of the IFCC website, have been updated with new interesting documents in Spanish and Portuguese.
En las secciones del RIA/DIV de la web de IFCC han sido incorporados nuevos documentos en español y portugues.
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2013 01 16 eJIFCC 2012, Vol 23 n° 4
The latest edition of the eJIFCC 2012, Vol. 23 n° 4 is now available. In the current edition, articles 1 to 7 are part of the thematic issue on Flow Cytometry in the Clinical Laboratory, whilst article 8 completes the current issue with a focus on Oral Anticoagulants.
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