American Women's Hospitals Service

Patient CSF Cell Counts: How to Improve Accuracy and Save Time, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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TORONTO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Accurate and timely cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cell counts are critical in the diagnosis of meningitis, malignancy, demyelinating disease and hemorrhage. Due to historical limitations with the linearity of automated analyzers, CSF cell counts have traditionally been performed manually with a hemocytometer and the aid of a brightfield optical microscope. Manual cell counting is time-consuming, subjective due to reliance on human interpretation and requires a high degree of skill. This poses significant challenges for clinical laboratories of all sizes facing unprecedented staffing shortages. It also poses challenges for physicians who rely on timely results to provide appropriate patient management.

Key Points: 
  • In this free webinar, learn about the importance of accurate and timely cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cell counts for appropriate patient management.
  • Attendees will gain insight into a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared advancement in CSF cell counting technology with linearity down to 0 cells/µL.
  • The featured speakers will discuss the positive impact of automating patient CSF cell counts through case studies.
  • TORONTO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Accurate and timely cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cell counts are critical in the diagnosis of meningitis, malignancy, demyelinating disease and hemorrhage.

DALLAS RED CROSS WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospital Service Technicians at the American Red Cross in Dallas have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 745.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospital Service Technicians at the American Red Cross in Dallas have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 745.
  • The workers will immediately be covered by the Teamsters American Red Cross National Agreement, which includes the Teamster health insurance plan, TeamCare.
  • It's the largest union health care plan in the country and moving forward all Dallas Red Cross workers will get better medical coverage at a fraction of the cost that they paid prior to unionizing.
  • "Coast to coast, anywhere and everywhere, Red Cross workers are joining the Teamsters because it's easy and it's the right move for them."