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CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
MHSWR — Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
VDU — Visual Display Unit
NH4OH — Ammonium Hydroxide
WRULD — Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
2YT — Yeast extract and tryptone media
WHO — World Health Organization
FICP — Fatal Infantile Cardiomyopathy Plus
QA/QC — Quality Assurance/Quality Control
H2O2 — Hydrogen Peroxide
AD — Alzheimer's Disease
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
CNS — Central Nervous System
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
PT — Physical Therapy
CPI — Consumer Price Index
ACS — American Cancer Society
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
AA — Acetic Acid
NA2CO3 — Sodium carbonate
CBI — Confederation of British Industry
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
AT — Assistive Technology
PCP — Primary Care Physician
CA — Chronological Age
RFP — Request For Proposal
DB — Decibel
CMO — Chief Medical Officer
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CO — Carbon Monoxide
ACG — American College of Gastroenterology
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TEMED — Tetramethylethylenediamine
IPA — Isopropyl Alcohol
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
COSHH — Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health (UK)
BMA — British Medical Association
ETOAC — Ethyl Acetate
ERA — Electronic Research Administration
NAOH — Sodium Hydroxide
FCS — Fetal Calf Serum
F & A — Facilities and Administrative Costs
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization

OD — Doctor of Optometry
LPG — Liquid Petroleum Gas
PD — Parkinson's Disease
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
H3PO4 — Phosphoric Acid
C(WP) — Construction (Work Place) Regulations
IRB — Institutional Review Board
WHSWR — Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
NHLBI — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
MERRF — Myoclonic Epilepsy and Ragged Red Muscle Fibers
BSW — Bachelor of Social Work
MA — Master of Arts
RN — Registered Nurse
CRO — Contract Research Organization
ACN — Acetonitrile
AHCPR — Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
SDS — Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
PEG — Polyethylene Glycol
MT — Medical Technologist
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
DON — Director Of Nursing
SAS — Statistical Analysis Software
FBS — Fetal Bovine Serum
MD — Muscular Dystrophy
CFM — Cubic Feet per Minute
RPE — Respiratory Protective Equipment
KCL — Potassium Chloride
GP — General Practitioner
MR — Mental Retardation
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
CDA — Certified Dental Assistant
AD — Associate Degree
S/LT — Speech/Language Therapy
BSA — Bovine Serum Albumin
MLT — Medical Laboratory Technician
LIHEAP — Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
CMS — Children's Medical Services
PPM — parts per million
EMR — Electronic Medical Record
MSA — Medical Savings Account
FA — Factories Act 1961
PMA — Premarket Approval
ETOH — Ethanol
NIOSH — National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OIG — Office of Inspector General
CMA — Certified Medical Assistant

SES — Socioeconomic Status
CSR — Center for Scientific Review
BSI — British Standards Institute
S/LI — Speech/Language Impaired
PACE — Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly
DTT — Dithiothreitol
CHS — Children's Home Society
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
ARI — Acute Respiratory Infection
PPB — parts per billion (109)
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
ALARP — As Low as Reasonably Practicable
CMT — Certified Medical Transcriptionist
IOSH — Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
SFAIRP — So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable
BA — Bachelor of Arts
TBS — Tris Buffered Saline
D-MEM — Dulbecco's modified eagle medium
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
IDE — Investigational Device Exemption
NIP — National Immunization Program
HMS — Harvard Medical School
MED — Master of Education
NORD — National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
DMF — Dimethylformamide
CRC — Colorectal Cancer
CRNA — Certified registered nurse anesthetist
HF — Hydrogen Fluoride
SBIR — Small Business Innovation Research
PMS — Payment Management System
MOH — Ministry of Health
VSD — Vaccine Safety Datalink
HSC — Health and Safety Commission
FOIA — Freedom of Information Act
FLT — Fork Lift Truck
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
SPF — Strategic Prevention Framework
ATR — Access to Recovery
GPO — Government Printing Office
RT — Radiologic Technologist
NIMH — National Institute of Mental Health
CRT — Cathode Ray Tube (type of TV)
NACL — Sodium Chloride
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
GMO — Grants Management Officer
CRNP — Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
PMC — PubMed Central
BRIC — Building Research Infrastructure and Capacity
RRT — Registered Respiratory Therapist
DSE — Display Screen Equipment

DDA — Disability Discrimination Act
DCM — Dichloromethane
APRN — Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
CARE — Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act
FDA — Food Drug Administration
MSD — Musculoskeletal Disorder
MAPP — Major Accident Prevention Policy
FA — Formic Acid
ESE — Exceptional Student Education
AN — Associate Nurse
M-RISP — Minority-Research Infrastructure Support Program
OFM — Office of Financial Management
DPH — Division of Public Health
FY — Fiscal Year
AREA — Academic Research Enhancement Award
SBS — Sick Building Syndrome
TFA — Trifluoroacetic Acid
IOD — Institute of Directors
CFR — Code of Federal Regulations
CPMC — California Pacific Medical Center
PMH — Profoundly Mentally Handicapped
ANT — Adenine Nucleotide Translocator
MPT — Master of Physical Therapy
NHA — Nursing Home Administrator
NIA — National Institute on Aging
CR-7 — Chromium etchant
BAFO — Best and Final Offer
PAC — Post-Acute Care
OI — Osteogenesis Imperfecta
EHO — Environmental Health Officer
PFA — Paraformaldehyde
SNS — Strategic National Stockpile
H2SO4 — Sulfuric Acid
CIT — Center for Information Technology
AARP — American Association of Retired Persons
RDMS — Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
LPT — Licensed Physical Therapy
SOW — Statement Of Work
MHS — Master of Health Science
EACVPR — American Association of CardioVascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
CIC — Certified in Infection Control
CIPO — Chronic Intestinal Pseudoobstruction with myopathy and Ophthalmoplegia
IB — Investigator's Brochure
HNO3 — Nitric Acid
CISNET — Cancer Intervention Surveillance and Modeling Network
CIL — Center for Independent Living
ORWH — Office of Research on Women's Health
AANS — American Association of Neurological Surgeons
BSC — Board of Scientific Counselors

SNHL — Sensorineural Hearing Loss
BTS — British Toxicology Society
PM — Project Manager
CO — Certified Orthotist
COMAH — Control of Major Accident Hazards
IC — Institute or Center
AMA — American Medical Association
ASST — Assist
DEA — Division of Extramural Activities
MEK — Methyl Ethyl Ketone (butanone)
CP — Certified Prosthetist
TBA — TRIS-Borate-EDTA buffer solution
DVM — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
H2O — Water (vapor)
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
SOC — Medium for bacterial culture
FTTA — Federal Technology Transfer Act
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
DSMB — Data Safety Monitoring Board
FBSN — Familial Bilateral Striatal Necrosis
PI — Physically Impaired
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
DIDMOAD — Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus, Optic Atrophy, Deafness
LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
GHS — Geisinger Health System
NCC MERP — National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention
NLP — Natural Language Processing
SF424(R&R) — Standard Form 424 (Research & Related)
PHARMD — Doctor of Pharmacy
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
OSP — Office of Science Policy
ACOP — Approved Code Of Practice (UK)
PLA — Patent License Agreement
PT — Primary Therapist
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
HSE — Health & Safety Executive Officer
CPR — Cardio-pulmonary Rescuscitation
PAT — Portable Appliance Test
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
ADD — Analog Digital Digital (CD Quality) - Attention-Deficit Disorder - Administration On Developmental Disabilities
LOLER — Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
ICD — Informed Consent Document
DUNS — Data Universal Numbering System
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
RCD — Residual Current Device
GAO — Government Accountability Office [formerly the General Accounting Office]
ENT — Ear nose and throat

AFI — Assets for Independence
GCP — Good Clinical Practice
LRP — Loan Repayment Program
DNSC — Doctor of Nursing Science
ARRT — American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
HAZCHEM — Hazardous Chemical
SSC — Sodium chloride / sodium citrate buffer solution
CFNP — Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
PHRMA — Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (formerly PMA, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association)
NCCDPHP — National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
OHSAS 18001 — BSI Standard for Occupational Health & Safety
CIDI — Composite International Diagnostic Interview
NCCIH — National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
ACIP — Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
CVRN — Cardiovascular Research Network
BMSC — Bachelor of Medical Science
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
COI — Conflict Of Interest
ENL — Erythema Nodosum Leprosum
AAN — Associate of Arts in Nursing
BSFC — Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
NHS — National Health Service
IOM — Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Science, U.S.)
ADN — Associate Degree in Nursing
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
QI — Quality Indicator
NMT — Nuclear Medicine Technologist
PLM — Periodic Limb Movement
DMSO — Dimethyl Sulfoxide
TEMP — Temperature
ESOC — Epilepsy, Strokes, Optic atrophy and Cognitive decline
PEO — PROGRESSIVE EXTERNAL OPHTHALMOPLEGIA
COSIG — Co-Occurring State Incentive Grant
RPH — Registered Pharmacist
DMD — Doctor of Dental Medicine
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
AE — Adverse Event
DIA — Drug Information Association
CAMATCH — A Patient Matching Tool for Clinical Trials
RDH — Registered Dental Hygienist
UCP — United Cerebral Palsy
CEF — chick embryo fibroblast
HSA — Health Scientist Administrator
DEMCHO — Dementia and Chorea
PSUR — Periodic Safety Update Report
MMSC — Master of Medical Science
NAHCO3 — sodium bicarbonate
ADA — American Diabetes Association
CGMP — current Good manufacturing practicess

DAPI — 4',6-Diamidino-2-Phenylindole
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
MHOR — Manual Handling Operation Regulations
ICMJE — International Committee of Medical Journal Editors
CLS — Clinical Laboratory Scientist
STTR — Small Business Technology Transfer
BSPH — Bachelor of Science in Public Health
ISP — Individualized Service Plan
DPT — Diphtheria, Pertussis And Tetanus
JIT — Just-In-Time (inventory management)
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (for a generic drug)
ASDN — Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
KPH — Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
NCI — National Cancer Institute, USA
ROSPA — Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
NLM — National Library of Medicine (National Institutes of Health)
NHANES — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
EH — Emotionally Handicapped
DAB — Diaminobenzidine (usually 3,3')
AERS — Adverse Event Reporting System (Food & Drug Administration)
DTAP — Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
AAS — Associate in Applied Science
DBS — Division of Blind Services
CRISP — Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Programs
DHHS — Department of Health and Human Services (U.S.)
NIEHS — National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (National Institutes of Health)
PBS — Phosphate Buffer Saline
TKK — Techniker Krankenkasse
FAO — Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
TMAH — Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide
TCA — Tri Chloroacetic Acid
SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
CNS — Congress of Neurological Surgeons
USPSTF — United States Preventive Services Task Force
PPEWR — Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
DRPH — Doctor of Public Health
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
AART — American Registry for Radiologic Technologists
APHA — American Pharmaceutical Association
CCE — Comprehensive Clinical Examination
NCIPC — National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
AFS — Arbeitsgemeinschaft Freier Stillgruppen
AB — Associate in Business
PHPF — Parents Helping Parents of Florida, Inc.
NCHS — National Center for Health Statistics standards
EDS — Education Specialist
CRADA — Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (with National Institutes of Health)
RPICC — Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers
DC — Doctor of Chiropractic
BRDPI — Biomedical Research and Development Price Index

GMC — General Medical Council (UK)
ATSDR — Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
ITP — Individualized Transition Plan
GHC — Group Health Cooperative
SHRINE — Shared Health Research Information Network
ALZA — ALZA Pharmaceuticals
LTT — Lactose Tolerance Test
BS — Bachelor of Science (clear in education line)
AMS — Aseptic Meningitis Syndrome
NNP — Neonatal Nurse Practition
AAO — American Academy of Ophtholomology
SEER — Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results Survey
DAVDP — Divisionsion of Anti-Viral Drug Products
DEPC — Diethyl Pyrocarbonate
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
ADR — European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
RFA — Request For Application
MHA — Master of Health Administration
RCT — randomized controlled trial
SRS — Spontaneous Reporting System
SEDNET — Severely Emotionally Disturbed Network
CP — Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
EHIB — Environmental Health Investigations Branch
CCSN — Coordinated Clinical Studies Network
IAR — Internet Assisted Review
SAMHSA — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
ASN — Associate of Science in Nursing
ASHA — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
RIDDOR — Reporting of Injuries, Disease & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
OHA — Office of Health Affairs
MM — Mitochondrial myopathy
MOP — Manual of Operations
PEM — Progressive Encephalopathy
CARD — Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
ADA — American Dietic Association
CCVT — Certified Cardiovascular Technologist
BHS — Bachelor of Health Science
MSW — Master of Social Work
AGE — Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Endoskopie
IPV — Intimate Partner Violence
MEOH — Methanol
IND — Investigational New Drug
WHI — Women's Health Initiative
NIS — National Inpatient Sample
RSNA — The Radiological Society of North America, Inc.
MSTP — Medical Scientist Training Program
IHR — Institute for Health Research
AHIP — America's Health Insurance Plans's
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
NRFC — Not Recommended for Further Consideration

EA — Environmental Agency
EGK — Elektronische Gesundheitskarte
NA — Nurse's Aid
MN — Master of Nursing
AI/AN — American Indian and Alaska Native
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
ASGE — American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
HL7 — Health Level Seven (formatting and protocol standard)
EMEA — European Medicines Evaluation Agency
MPA — Master of Pharmacy Administration
KPNW — Kaiser Permanente Northwest
CFBCI — Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
SOPP — Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
OER — Office of Extramural Research
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
AHRQ — Agency for Health, Research, and Quality
PME — Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy
BCPT — Breast Cancer Prevention Trial
MPH — Master of Public Health
CCR — Coordinated Compliance Review
CTSA — Clinical Translation Science Award
NICHD — National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
IRG — Initial Review Group
EMH — Educable Mentally Handicapped
LRE — Least Restrictive Environment
CFDA — Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
KSS — Keams Sayre Syndrome
MCH — Maternal and Child Health Program
CRTT — Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
ORMH — Office of Research on Minority Health
HR/HI — High Risk/High Impact
CHES — Certified Health Education Specialist
DTC — Direct-to-Consumer (drug advertising)
ADAMHA — Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration (no longer exists)
SNP — Single Nucleotide Polymorphismen
NINDS — National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke
EGTA — Ethylene Glycol Tetraacetic Acid
ARC — Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States
ATTC — Addiction Technology Transfer Center
NHGRI — National Human Genome Research Institute
OTR — Registered Occupational Therapist
BOHS — British Occupational Hygiene Society
EIN — Entity Identification Number
CDER — Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (Food & Drug Administration)
CNCS — Corporation for National and Community Service's
PMSF — Phenylmethanesulfonyl Fluoride
NIGMS — National Institute Of General Medical Sciences (NIH)
PRO — Parent Resource Organization
DRA — Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

ASPA — Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
RWJF — Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RD — Registered Dietitian
CPTA — Certified Physical Therapy Assistant
NPA — National Prescription Audit
EMT-P — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
CEL — Commercial Evaluation License
CORT — Certified Operating Room Technician
MRT — Medical Record Technician
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
FACA — Federal Advisory Committee Act 1972
NIAMS — National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
NCID — National Center for Infectious Diseases
BPAC — Blood Products Advisory Committee
CT — Cytotechnologist
FICCIT — Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers
MVZ — Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum
CV — Cardiovascular
PTA — Physical Therapy Assistant
CCCLI — Comprehensive Cancer Control Leadership Institutes
PA-C — Certified Physician's Assistant
CRN — Cancer Research Network
ASCW — Academy of Certified Social Workers
WHO — World Health Organisation
CDC — Certified Drug Counselor
ERD — End stage Renal Disease
TMH — Trainable Mentally Handicapped
NHSC — National Health Service Corporation
MDM — Myopathy and Diabetes Mellitus
PEDS HT — Pediatric Hypertension
RFIP — Research Facilities Improvement Program
CRRT — Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
ONC — Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (United States Government Health and Human Services)
RPG — Research Project Grant
AMDF — Ataxia, Myoclonus and Deafness
SFGH — San Francisco General Hospital
LLL — La Leche Liga
KPNC — KPNCal Kaiser Permanente Northern California
MEPR — Myoclonic Epilepsy and Psychomotor Regression
MELAS — Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy, Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-like episodes
EEGT — Electroencephalographic Technologist
OMHA — Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
CPHU — County Public Health Unit
MICM — Maternally Inherited Cardiomyopathy
DHS — California Department of Health Services
PDH — Pyruvate DeHydrogenase
CDG — The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations
MBRS — Minority Bimedical Research Support Program
VICP — Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
NEI — National Eye Institute (National Institutes of Health)

CANP — Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
RRA — registered record administrator
CCDE — Cash and Counseling Demonstration Evaluation
PMAP — Performance Management Appraisal Program
PPEC — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care
NIDA — National Institute on Drug Abuse (National Institutes of Health)
BSN — Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CDM — Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
EPO — Epidemiology Program Office
CPEO — Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
TE — Tris-EDTA buffer solution
DEAE — Diethylethanolamine
EIP — Early Intervention Program
OPDRA — Office of Post-Marketing Drug Risk Assessment
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
OSB — Office of Surveillance and Biometrics
AANN — American Association of Neurosciences Nurses
CPI — Critical Path Initiative
FSR — Financial Status Report
FACES — Family and Child Experiences Survey
PAHPA — Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act of 2006
NPND — National Parent Network on Disabilities
PCP — Phencyclidine
PRRR — Program Review Report Record
KOH — potassium hydroxide
FDDC — Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
CERGEN — Comparative Effectiveness Research in Genomics and Personalized Medicine in Colon Cancer
MSN — Master Of Science In Nursing
NASPE — North American Society for Pacing and Electrophysiology
NACDS — National Association of Chain Drug Stores
OHAC — Occupational Health Advisory Committee of The Health & Safety Commission
HBCU — Historically Black College Or University
EIND — Electronic Investigational New Drug Aplication
AS — Associate of Science
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
TTTC — Take Time To Care
HASWA — Health and Safety at Work Act
DSIC — Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid
HPHC — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
ALS — Amyotrophe Lateralsklerose
OBRR — Office of Blood Research and Review
MERP — Medication Error Reporting and Prevention
AOA — Administration on Aging
NICL2 — Nickel chloride
CP/O — Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist
VE — Varying Exceptionalities
KPSC — KPSCal Kaiser Permanente Southern California
CEPATS — Cost-Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer
MCRF — Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
CIRB NCI'S — Centralized Institutional Review Board

DO — Doctor of Osteopathy
PDUFA — Prescription Drug User Fee Act (1992, U.S.)
OPERA — Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration
EIR — Employee Invention Report
TSEAC — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Advisory Committee
MARC — Minority Access to Research Careers Program
SSED — Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data
CAC — Certified Alcohol Counselor
ASL — Assistant Secretary for Legislation
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
NIDCR — National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
BRFSS — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Study
DMA — dimethylacetamide
MHRN — Mental Health Research Network
SAD — saisonal abhängigen Depression
LTH — Language Therapy
FPR — Final Proposal Revision
CADSR — Cancer Data Standards Registry and Repository
DDC — Developmental Disabilities Council
BISCS — Bureau of Instituteuctional Support and Community Services
TUC — Trades Union Congress
CRC — Cooperative Research Center
CATIES — CAncer Text Information Extraction System
SRG — Scientific Review Group
SMDA — Safe Medical Devices Act (1990)
DEAS — Division of Extramural Activities Support
FH(G) — Food Hygiene (General) Regulations
IRPG — Interactive Research Project Grant
ORIS — Office of Research Information Systems
EMAS — Employment Medical Advisory Service
NIAAA — National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
FPA — Fire Precautions Act
NICHCY — National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
OHRP — Office of Human Research Protection
DOR — Division of Research
MSDS — Material Data Safety Sheet
CCHIT — Certification Commission for Health Care Information Technology
EAW — Electricity at Work Regulations
HFHS — Henry Ford Health System
FEFP — Florida Education Funding Program
USICH — United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
RT — Recreation Therapist
PSSF — Promoting Safe and Stable Families
RPPR — Research Performance Progress Report
OHB — Occupational Health Branch
CHIP — Chemical Hazards Information and Packaging
CCC — Certificate of Clinical Competency
ETBR — Ethidium Bromide
ORMWH — Office of Research on Minority and Women's Health
PACA — Program Approval of Competing Application

IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
OSHI — Office of Special Health Issues
NTDI — National Disease and Therapeutic Index
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
KPCO — Kaiser Permanente Colorado
AMD — Altersabhängige Makuladegeneration
EMAS — Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
BRFSS — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey
NIAID — National Institutetute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
IBRP — Introduction to Biomedical Research Program
MPA — Master of Public Administration
PSC — Primary Service Coordinator
NIMHD — National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
PCV7 — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
HSDSER — Health & Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations
IPA — Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program
FPWR — Fire Precautions Workplace Regulations
TTZ — Tinnitus Therapie Zentrum
CECCR(II) — Centers of Excellence in Cancer Communication Research (II)
AAWG — Aggregate Analysis Working Group
ODE — Office of Drug Evaluation (CDER now has fiave such offices: ODE I, II, III, IV, and V)
NIBIB — National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
ITN — Insecticide-treated bed net
CBVT — Consumer Based Vocational Training
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
LBR — Legislative Budget Request
ACTION II — Accelerating Change and Transformation in Organizations and Networks II
MLS — Master of Library Science
NCPP — National Commission on Prevention Priorities
HMORN — Health Maintenance Organization Research Network
GMS — Grants Management Specialist
CESR — Center for Effectiveness and Safety Research
BD — Brain Development
SEARCH — Screening Effectiveness And Research in Community-based Healthcare
ASRT — Assistant Secretary for Resources and Technology
ORA — Office of Reports and Analysis
NOA — Notice of Award
TAE — TRIS-Acetate-EDTA solution
DMAP — (dimethylamino)pyridine
MIIR — Management Information Integrity Repository
EA — Expanded Authorities
ASF — Aufmerksamkeits-Funktions-Symptom
NHIS — National Health Interview Survey
TAS — Technical Assistance System
PZR — Professionelle Zahnreinigung
ICD — International Classification of Diseases
NRSA — National Research Service Award
FWA — Federal Wide Assurance
CCRC — Cancer Communication Research Center
BISCS — Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services

FOA — Funding Opportunity Announcement
PAR — Program Announcement Reviewed in an Institute
DCA — Division of Cost Allocation
CGAP — Competitive Grant Application Process
DDF — Dynamic data files VSD data files
DFAS — Division of Financial Advisory Services
PIPES — Piperazine-ethanesulfonic acid
PAS — Program Announcement with Set-aside funds
REACT — Research on the Effectiveness of Advanced Cancer
ESTRI — Electronic Standards for the Transfer of Regulatory Information and Data
DECIDE — Developing Evidence to Inform Decisions about Effectiveness
ADPD — Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinsons's Disease
AO — Administrative Official
SOB — Medium for bacterial culture
DCT — Directed Consumer Training
OHSU — Oregon Health Sciences University
SDRC — Scientific and Data Resource Core
AOR — Authorized Organization Representative
ACE — Advocate for Children with Exceptionalities
CMO — Committee Management Officer
BML — Biological Material License
EDTA — Ethylenendiaminetetraacetic acid
RML — Rocky Mountain Laboratory
PHPPO — Public Health Practice Program Office
LOINC — Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes
ASC — Asset Stewardship Committee
OD — Office on Disability
KHK — Koronare Herzkrankheit Kurz
PHA — Public Health Advisory
ICOH — International Commission on Occupational Health
H2O — Headwaters to Ocean
STEPS — System for Thalidomide Education and Prescribing Safety
BRCASO — Breast Cancer Surgery Quality
CLA — Certified Lab Assistant
NCEH — National Center for Environmental Health
PSUNC — Parents Speak Up National Campaign
DMDF — Diabetes Mellitus and Deafness
NARP — neurogenic muscle weakness, ataxia and retinitis pigmentosa
CAN — Child Abuse and Neglect
NS — No Score
MAPP — Manual of Policies and Procedures
PEAL — The Population-Based Effectiveness in Asthma and Lung Diseases Network
CERTS — Centers for Education & Research on Therapeutics
DCO — Division of Communication and Outreach
LDYT — Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy and DYsTonia
ASH — Action on Smoking and Health Australia
MNGIE — Myopathy and external ophthalmoplegia, Neuropathy, Gastro-Intestinal, Encephalopathy
DCCPS — Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
RBM — Research Business Models
PECASE — Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

DIR — Division of Intramural Research
MILS — Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome
OAMP — Office of Acquisition Management and Policy
MRS — Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging
DS — Developmental Services
BC/BS — Blue Cross/Blue Shield
CHCR — Center for Health Communications Research
AMP — Ampicillin
NCRR — National Center for Research Resources (National Institutes of Health)
ASSIST — Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking
NAWR — Noise At Work Regulations 1989
EWG — Expert Working Group
MHS — The Maccabi Institute for Health Services Research
PAMFRI — The Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute
CDA — Career Development Awards
HF — hydrofluoric acid
EET — errechneter Entbindungstermin
NEC — National Early Childhood
CONIAC — Construction Industry Advisory Committee
RSUM — Research Supplements for Underrepresented Minorities
MAUDE — Manufacturer and User Device Experience
CANCORS — Cancer Care Outcomes Research & Surveillance Consortium
MEDDRA — Medical Dictionary for Drug Regulatory Affairs
NIAID — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
PSC — Postmarket Strategies Committee
NCATS — National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
ITHS — Institute for Translational Health Science
SIG — Scientific Interest Group
KPHI — Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
CE — Cost effectiveness Measurement
MMA — Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003
CHR-SE — Center for Health Research-Southeast
ODAC — Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (U.S.)
ISMP — Institutetute for Safe Medication Practices
DTE — Dithioerythriol
AHCA — Agency of Health Care Administration
OGC — Office of the General Counsel
OEHHA — Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
MSSO — Maintenance and Support Services Organization
BECON — Bioengineering Consortium
HEPES — Hydroxyethylpiperazine-ethanesulfonic acid
RPC — Regional Policy Council
NEBOSH — National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health
LOT — Licensed Occupational Therapist
NIDCD — National Institutetute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
NAEYC — National Association for the Education of Young Chidlren
ADC — Adult Disabled Children
OSA — Office of Scientific Affairs
DPM — Department of Popular Medicine
KHK — koronare Herzkrankheit

HPI — HealthPartners Institute
MERIT — Method to Extend Research in Time Award
MENU — Making Effective Nutritional Choices for Cancer Prevention CRN2 Core
PBRNS — Primary Care Practice-Based Research Networks
CTSI — Clinical Translation Science Institute
HOPE — Health Omnibus Programs Extension Legislation
RITA — Record of In-Training Assessment
MYF — Multi-Year Funding
MMC — Maternal Myopathy and Cardiomyopathy
RCMI — Research Centers in Minority Institutions
EKK — Einheitskrankenkasse
CTSU — Cancer Trials Support Unit
ESA — Extramural Scientist Administrator
DSEAR — Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmosphere Regulations
APS — Ammonium Persulfate
OLAW — Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
LBNL — Lawrence Berkeley National Labs
NSAPB — National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project
KPC — Kaiser Permanente Colorado
F — Fallon
LICC — Local Interagency Community Collaboration
IDEA — Institutional Development Awards
NSS — No Study Section
SIG — State Incentive Grant
FDLRS — Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
LLNL — Lawrence Livermore National Labs
DLR — Division of Loan Repayment
IMOD — Immediate Office of the Director
NDRN — National Distributed Research Network
MCP — Mentoring Children of Prisoners
CHR — The Center for Health Research
ORI — Office of Research Integrity
OEP — Office of Extramural Programs
H&S — Health and Safety
NIHL — Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
NCBDDD — National Center on Birth Defects and Development Disabilities
DETECT — Detecting Early Tumors Eases Cancer Therapy
SED — Severely Emotionally Disturbed
SPARC — Sickness Prevention Achieved through Regional Collaboration
SREA — Scientific Review and Evaluation Award
DPBRN — Dental Practice-Based Research Network
OMA — Office of Management Assessment
STAMP — Systematic Technology Assessment of Medical Products
CC — Coordinating Committee
PMPS — Pearson Marrow-Pancreas Syndrome
BRFSS — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
CERT — Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics
SCIENCV — Science Experts Network
SRO — Scientific Review Officer
MEPREP — Medication Exposure in Pregnancy Risk Evaluation Program

OD — Office of the Director
PEHSU — Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit
SEP — Special Emphasis Panel
NDPA — Director's Pioneer Award
PATH — Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
CHR-NW — Center for Health Research-Northwest
ESAR-VHP — Emergency System for Advanced Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals
RSA — Regional Specialty Adviser
NIDDK — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
PCP — Parents Caregivers Phencyclidine
RID — European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
MPCI — Meyers Primary Care Institute
NCHSTP — National Center for HIV, STD, & TB Prevention
PROTECTS — Program Testing Early Cancer Treatment and Screening
LHON — Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
GHRI — Group Health Research Institute
PCC — Regional Poison Control Center
PA — Program Announcement
NCTSI — National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative
DEI — Developmental Evaluation and Intervention
HIT — HMOs Investigating Tobacco
SNAP — Streamlined Noncompeting Award Process
MHCM — Maternally Inherited Hypertrophic CardioMyopathy
OAO — Office of Administrative Operations
FD&C — Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
FCTR — Federal Cash Transaction Report
PDM — Personal Dust Monitor
FIC — Fogarty International Center
PM — prophylactic mastectomy
MES — morpholino ethanesulfonic acid
FTTP — Full-Time Training Position
OSRPA — Offices Shops & Railway Premises Act
SBIRT — Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral and Treatment Program
OTMIR — Office of Tropical Medicine and International Research
CHR-H — Center for Health Research-Hawaii
EPT — Estrogen Progestin Therapy
KPGA — Kaiser Permanent Georgia
PACM — Public Access Compliance Monitor
MHC — Mental Health Counselor
NRC — National Resource Center
MC — Marshfield Clinic
IPF — Institutional Profile Number
LEVIM — Lethal Infantile Mitochondrial Myopathy
PO — Program Official
OPATS — Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Androgen Deprivation
SO — Signing Official
FIRST — First Independent Research Support and Transition Award
HPHCI — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
TB — Terrific broth (bacterial culture media)
SSS — Special Study Section

SCVIR — Society for Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology
PERI — PhRMA Education and Research Institutetute
MOPS — morpholino propanesulfonic acid
MEPS — Medical Panel Expenditures Survey
LD — Learning disabilities/differences
MDR — Medical Device Reporting
HPM — HealthPartners Minneapolis

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