AACC

New research confirms that Beethoven had lead poisoning -- but it didn't kill him

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
Hearing loss, Death, Medical laboratory, Clinical chemistry, Doctor of Philosophy, AACC, Rifaʽi, Diagnosis, Bermann, Liver, Physician, Harvard Medical School, Genome, Mass spectrometry

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To this day, no one knows for certain what caused the liver and kidney disease that led to Ludwig van Beethoven's untimely death. However, a new letter to the editor in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (ADLM's, formerly AACC's) journal Clinical Chemistry rules out one popular theory, showing that the composer was exposed to lead levels that were high — but not high enough to kill him.

Key Points: 
  • High lead levels are commonly associated with all of these conditions — and are also associated with other traits of Beethoven's, such as his infamous temper, memory lapses, and chronic clumsiness.
  • However, further studies eventually found that that lock of hair belonged to a woman, not Beethoven.
  • Rifai's group analyzed the locks for lead using two different versions of a highly accurate testing technique known as mass spectrometry.
  • From this, the researchers were able to estimate that Beethoven's blood lead concentration would have been 69 to 71 µg/dL.

ADLM releases guidance to help healthcare professionals navigate respiratory virus testing in a post-COVID world

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
Education, Laboratory, Virology, Medical laboratory, Research, AACC, DRS, Diagnosis, Patient, Pan American Society, Immunodeficiency, Respiratory tract infection, Infection, Lower respiratory tract infection, COVID-19, Vaccine

As respiratory virus testing continues to evolve rapidly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this guidance aims to ensure that patients benefit fully from emerging technologies in this field.

Key Points: 
  • As respiratory virus testing continues to evolve rapidly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this guidance aims to ensure that patients benefit fully from emerging technologies in this field.
  • Furthermore, the guidance document discusses the role of diagnostic stewardship in respiratory virus testing, which can help generate accurate and clinically relevant results while conserving laboratory resources.
  • Additionally, the authors of the guidance document propose an algorithm that can help laboratories efficiently decide on the most appropriate tests for a given case of respiratory virus infection.
  • "Laboratorians should remain alert and involved to provide guidance on managing testing and the information obtained from a wider range of testing settings."

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) opposes FDA ruling on laboratory developed tests; urges FDA to involve all stakeholders in modernization of laboratory developed test regulation in order to preserve patient access to v

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Montag, April 29, 2024
FDA, CMS, Food, Health, Clinical Laboratory, Medical laboratory, AACC, Diagnosis, Patient, Medicare, Communication

Only by having a collaborative discussion can we craft thoughtful and sensible updates to laboratory developed test regulations that advance patient safety while also safeguarding patient access to these essential tests.

Key Points: 
  • Only by having a collaborative discussion can we craft thoughtful and sensible updates to laboratory developed test regulations that advance patient safety while also safeguarding patient access to these essential tests.
  • "As it stands, the FDA's rule would limit patient access to laboratory developed tests.
  • After this phaseout, the FDA will require laboratory developed tests to meet the agency's regulatory standards.
  • As a result, once the phaseout period ends, labs will be faced with significant delays in getting FDA authorization for their laboratory developed tests.

AACC, NSF Announce 12 Student Teams to Advance to Community College Innovation Challenge Finals

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Montag, April 29, 2024
Education, Mortality, Navigation, Internet, Lithium, Safety, Disability, School, Health, Community, Innovation, Partnership, HIV/AIDS, Water, Farmer, NSF, STEM, AACC, Knowledge, Community college, Faculty, Movement, AMBER, HIV, Creativity, Temperature, National Science Foundation, Student, Renewable energy, Boot camp, Quality of life, Bloom, Cervical cancer, Management

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced that it has selected 12 finalist teams to advance to the final round of the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC), set to take place in June 2024. 

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced that it has selected 12 finalist teams to advance to the final round of the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC), set to take place in June 2024.
  • Now in its eighth year, the competition seeks to strengthen entrepreneurial thinking among community college students by challenging them to develop STEM-based solutions to real-world problems.
  • The Boot Camp culminates in a Student Innovation Poster Session on Capitol Hill with STEM leaders and congressional stakeholders and a pitch presentation to determine the first, second, and third-place winning teams.
  • "Once again, I am inspired by the incredible level of talent and creativity our community college students showcase through the CCIC.

Smithfield Foods Honored for Workforce Development Through Apprenticeship Programs

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024
Education, Wayne Community College, Learning, WCC, Partnership, AACC, Community college, Workforce, Student, Smithfield Foods, Nursing

SMITHFIELD, Va., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods received two workforce development awards from the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for its apprenticeship programs dedicated to developing and training the next-generation workforce.

Key Points: 
  • SMITHFIELD, Va., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods received two workforce development awards from the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for its apprenticeship programs dedicated to developing and training the next-generation workforce.
  • Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Wayne Community College , was recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges as an apprenticeship champion in the Workforce Development Pinnacle Awards.
  • "Providing valuable professional development experiences is key to opening doors of opportunity and cultivating the next-generation talent pipeline," said Jay Bennett, chief human resources officer for Smithfield Foods.
  • "Five years ago, Smithfield Foods came to Wayne Community College with a need to develop a pipeline for maintenance technicians," said Kristie Sauls, executive director of apprenticeships and career development for Wayne Community College.

Climate Justice Across the Curriculum at North Seattle College

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Civic, Education, United Nations, Climate justice, Climate change, United, Bellevue College, Institute of technology, Curriculum, NSC, Sustainability, Economics, Humanities, Partnership, Conference, Human, American Dream, NSF, Assessment, AACC, STEM, Engineering, Fair trade, Science, Community college, North Seattle College, Faculty, Workforce, Multimedia, STARS, Interim, Community, Bioregion, National Science Foundation, Student, Knowledge, Nursing

As stated by the United Nations' Climate Justice Global Alliance, climate justice is the moral and ethical principle that seeks to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities and future generations.

Key Points: 
  • As stated by the United Nations' Climate Justice Global Alliance, climate justice is the moral and ethical principle that seeks to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities and future generations.
  • Over the past two decades, North Seattle College (NSC) has shown its commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices.
  • In a partnership with Bellevue College and supported in large measure by the National Science Foundation (NSF), NSC's Climate Justice Across the Curriculum seeks to bring climate justice into focus for every student, no matter the course.
  • The program represents a collaboration with faculty involved in the climate justice projects at NSC and Bellevue College and is an outgrowth of faculty institutes originally created at Curriculum for the Bioregion and a well-established climate justice curriculum program at Bellevue College, led by sustainability leader Sonya Doucette.

Expanding community college offerings to include bachelor's degrees gives Americans a cost-effective choice in higher education

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
Education, Butte College, Artificial intelligence, Business, Human, University, American Dream, Curriculum, Information technology, AACC, Machine learning, Bachelor, Community college, Workforce, Multimedia, Community, Student, Registered nurse, Maricopa County, Arizona, MCCCD, Nursing

For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.

Key Points: 
  • For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.
  • Community colleges exemplify flexibility and practicality, offering a là carte workforce development training, professional certificates, associate degrees, transfer programs and now bachelor's degrees at some community colleges.
  • Community colleges remain synonymous with affordability and provide students with accessible and attainable solutions to achieve their post-secondary education goals.
  • One solution to America's student loan crisis is allowing more community colleges the ability to offer affordable baccalaureate degrees in high-demand professions.

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) survey of clinical labs finds that FDA's proposed laboratory developed tests rule would hinder pediatric care

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Dienstag, April 9, 2024
Hospital, Diagnosis, Disability, Risk, AACC, CLIA, Clinical Laboratory, Brain damage, Medical laboratory, Medicare, FDA, CMS, Health, Legislation, Food, Pharmaceutical industry

View the full survey results here: https://www.myadlm.org/lp/ldts-survey

Key Points: 
  • View the full survey results here: https://www.myadlm.org/lp/ldts-survey
    Laboratory developed tests are tests that clinical labs create and perform in-house to meet the needs of their local patient populations.
  • These tests are currently regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
  • In the first week, 140 U.S. clinical labs responded to the survey, 87% of which said they perform laboratory developed tests.
  • ADLM's survey findings underscore the fact that placing these tests under additional FDA oversight would undermine care for children across the U.S."

Top Community College Students Named to All-USA Academic Team

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Montag, April 8, 2024
Theta, Community, Phi Theta Kappa, Face, Learning, Phi, Education, Community college, AACC, Cengage, Senior, Student, Workforce, Management

BOSTON and JACKSON, Miss., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 64th consecutive year, 20 of the nation's top college students have been named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team. In recognition of this distinction, each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

Key Points: 
  • 20 students across the U.S. recognized for outstanding scholarship, citizenship and leadership
    BOSTON and JACKSON, Miss., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 64th consecutive year, 20 of the nation's top college students have been named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team.
  • The 2024 All-USA Academic Team will be officially recognized during a session at the American Association of Community Colleges' annual convention on April 8 in Louisville, KY.
  • "Congratulations to the exceptional students named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team," said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa.
  • The students named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team are:
    David Nguyen, Des Moines Area Community College, IA
    To learn more about the All-USA Academic Scholarship Program, visit the Phi Theta Kappa website .

The Big College Challenge: Money How We Can Make College Affordable for Everyone

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Donnerstag, April 4, 2024
Face, University, Learning, Education, Community college, AACC, Poverty, Student, American Dream, Austin Community College District, Workforce, Trustee, Multimedia, GED, ACC, Human, Nursing

AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When I first came to Austin Community College District (ACC) in fall 2023, I knew I wanted to get to know our students and learn about our community. What I discovered wasn't a surprise, but it was unsettling. 

Key Points: 
  • People are experiencing a life that's not affordable, and they can't find a way to climb out and up.
  • We have been asking students to mortgage their future — to take on big loan debt.
  • So, we asked ourselves at ACC: If we can eliminate that barrier, can we make college a reality for more people?
  • With the support of our board of trustees, Austin Community College will pilot the ACC Free Tuition Program.