A study on the real-world implementation of routine neurofilament light chain (NfL) diagnosis for multiple sclerosis...
DKLM 2025: Routine NfL diagnosis in multiple sclerosis in German laboratories
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As a medical-scientific society, the DGKL represents the interests of colleagues in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine in Germany, Europe and the world.
The mission statement of the DGKL
The DGKL sees the health, well-being and care of patients as its driving force and top priority. The members of the DGKL guarantee fast, precise and reliable laboratory diagnostics, which form the basis for correct diagnoses, sustainable prevention and successful treatments. In the spirit of modern medicine, the members of the DGKL are fully committed to scientific progress and continuous further development of the specialist discipline, thereby guaranteeing scientific excellence. With its expertise and its national and international network, the DGKL makes a significant contribution to maintaining and continuously developing the standards of care and quality in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.
German Society for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine e. V.
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10559 Berlin
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HMU Potsdam launches NC-free Bachelor’s degree in Biomedicine with first year
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