FYI Testing

01/11/2024

I’ll be speaking to the Senate Banking Committee tomorrow morning at 10AM EST about the fentanyl crisis in America!

Tune in on https://www.youtube.com/live/AWNvtrQF8sQ?si=E6S3F8_w_GrpN48v

05/26/2020

https://thefederalist.com/2020/05/19/relapses-are-through-the-roof-overdoses-are-through-the-roof-how-the-pandemic-is-upping-substance-abuse/ #.Xso9V_Aozz5.facebook

'Our website traffic is up 382 percent in the past 30 days with people looking for treatment for either substance abuse or mental health.'

05/16/2020

https://fyitesting.com/

This test checks for a type of antibody called immunoglobulin G (IgG) that is the result of past or recent exposure to COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus. The human body produces IgG antibodies as part of the immune response to the virus. It usually takes around 10 to 18 days to produce e...

05/14/2020

https://www.medtechdive.com/news/latest-abbott-coronavirus-antibody-test-receives-fda-emergency-use-ok/577667/

The EUA is the company's second for a test detecting the IgG antibody, using a different machine than the first. Across both, it plans to ship almost 30 million units worldwide in May and double that amount in June.

11/14/2017

http://fyitesting.com/Drug-Testing-NEWS/

DOT Updates Drug Testing Panel to Include Expanded Opioids for 2018 This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. The Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) made a final ruling on the proposed rules...

09/26/2017

http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/no-vote-for-graham-cassidy-aca-repeal-bill/505855/

After three key Republicans announced opposition to the bill, Senate leaders have decided to not put the measure to a vote.

09/14/2017

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.healthcentral.com/amp/article/employment-drug-screening-and-adhd-medications

Certain medications can interfere with the ability to do a job; for example, narcotics can interfere ...

09/11/2017

http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-brain-stimulation-addiction-20170821-story.html?platform=hootsuite

Meaghan Creed has already cured co***ne addiction in mice with a combination of deep brain stimulation and medication, and now she’s trying to see if she can do the same for opioid addiction.

06/19/2017

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/APFN_US_MED_OVERCOMING_OPIOIDS_DOCTORS_IN_THE_CROSSHAIRS?SITE=AP&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-06-15-14-28-15

Melissa Jones is on a mission to break doctors of their habit, and in the process try to turn the tide of the painkiller epidemic that has engulfed 2 million Americans.

03/09/2017

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18366721/drug-test-wait-kawhi-leonard-lifts-san-antonio-spurs

Kawhi Leonard elevated his candidacy in the MVP race Monday night. His reflections were then made to wait, as the Spurs forward was tabbed for a random drug test after the win over Houston.

03/06/2017

https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2017-02-14/house-gop-reopens-push-to-drug-test-the-unemployed

A vote is expected this week as one congresswoman prepares to resume her push to drug test the wealthy.

01/23/2017

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/fmcsa-announces-controlled-substances-random-testing-rate-calendar-year-2017

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that the controlled substances random testing rate for regulated motor carriers will remain at 25 percent for calendar year 2017. FMCSA regulations require that truck and bus companies that…