In 1970, the number of HMOs declined to fewer than 40. Paul M. Ellwood, Jr., often called the father of the HMO, began having discussions with what is today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that led to the enactment of the Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973.
How is Nutrient Broth (microbiology) abbreviated? NB stands for Nutrient Broth (microbiology). NB is defined as Nutrient Broth (microbiology) very rarely.
In the case of a new drug, a New Drug Submission (NDS) or an Abbreviated New Drug Submission (ANDS) is filed pursuant to Division C.08 of the Food and Drug Regulations. When a product is not subject to Division C.08, the application is called an Application for Drug Identification Number (DINA).