Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys Nov 20, 2009
In one study, dabigatran etexilate (marketed as Pradax in Canada and Pradaxa in Europe; it is not yet approved in the United States) proved to be safe in preventing blood clots when patients were treated for acute coronary syndrome, a cluster of symptoms that might indicate a heart attack ... The trial involved more than 1,800 patients in 24 countries with acute coronary syndrome who were randomized to receive one of four doses of dabigatran, made by Boehringer Ingelheim, or a placebo. (MEDLINEplus)
China vows to punish H1N1 death cover-ups Nov 20, 2009
Zhong Nanshan, respected by many in China for his candour and work fighting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003, said he did not believe the national H1N1 death toll of 53, the Southern Metropolis Daily reported on Thursday. Zhong, who heads the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Diseases in southern China, said that "some areas have not been testing deaths from severe (pneumonia) and treating them as cases of ordinary pneumonia without any question". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Reflux Esophagitis Due to Immune Reaction, Not Acute Acid Burn Nov 20, 2009
19, 2009) Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found in an animal study. Rather, gastroesophageal reflux spurs the esophageal cells to release chemicals called cytokines, which attract inflammatory cells to the esophagus. (Science Daily)
Effective Use of Asthma Inhalers Nov 20, 2009
Inhaled asthma medications provide relief of acute symptoms, reduce inflammation that causes airways to be ticklish, and new long-acting drugs offer better control but are not without risks. There is a choice of on the market and patients need to understand how they work to achieve compliance and better results. (Suite101.com)
Jordy Chandler's father commits suicide Nov 19, 2009
It comes just five months after his son's alleged abuser Michael Jackson died at his Los Angeles home from acute Propofol intoxication. A police source said: "We have ruled it as suicide. "There was no note but officers did find medication in keeping with a serious medical condition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Trials of Vertebroplasty for Vertebral Fractures Nov 19, 2009
It is well established that fixation of acute fractures elsewhere in the skeleton reduces fracture pain. Internal fixation of healed fractures is clearly. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Malaria drug potency is restored Nov 19, 2009
MALARIA There are at least 300 million acute cases of malaria each year globally, resulting in more than a million deaths Around 90% of these deaths occur in Africa, mostly in young children Malaria is Africa's leading cause of under-five mortality. The parasite which causes the disease - Plasmodium falciparum - has proved extraordinarily adept at evolving to combat many of the drugs currently on the market. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Swine Flu Vaccine Update Given By Connecticut Health Officials Nov 19, 2009
An additional 23 percent went to public health districts and departments, 19 percent went to acute care hospitals, and 5 percent went to OB-GYNs. Public Health Commissioner Dr. J. Robert Galvin said the department decided that the decision about whether a child needed a vaccine was best made through his or her pediatrician. (FOX61, CT)
Number of outpatient surgery centers up Nov 19, 2009
By comparison, general acute care hospitals have averaged total margins of just 4 percent or lower in 10 of the last 15 years, according to the Hospital & , a Harrisburg-based trade and advocacy group ... This report should draw the attention of regulators and legislators as they examine the extent to which ambulatory surgery centers which now far outnumber general acute care hospitals are impacting increases in health care costs, HAP President and CEO Carolyn Scanlan said in a prepared... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Africa: Poor Women Will Bear 'Climate Burden,' Says UN Nov 19, 2009
Thirdly, Makinwa identified the disparity between men and women as being more acute in Africa than in some other parts of the globe. "Special attention needs to be paid to issues of gender... Women have the potential to make an enormous contribution. They must be consulted and made part of the discussion.". (allAfrica.com)
Study suggests costs rise under health care bill Nov 19, 2009
It said because of reductions in planned Medicare payments, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home health care agencies "could find it difficult to remain profitable and might end their participation in the program (possibly jeopardizing access to care for some beneficiaries).". Any attempt to remedy that problem "would likely result in significantly smaller actual savings" than estimated, the report said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Letter: Time to get all fired up about health care reform Nov 19, 2009
March 2009: Physician sent her to hospital for acute symptoms; heart ultrasound revealed heart working at 18 percent; no insurance; no interventions at hospital; quit work. Peg married in June; did not qualify for husband's health plan due to preexisting conditions; given Supplemental Security and Medicaid. (Montana Standard, MT)
Why Terrorists Don't Deserve A Court Date Nov 19, 2009
The detainees, as they have shown in the past, are especially dangerous to guards, a problem that's more acute when in transit or in civilian prisons than in a facility like Guantanamo that's designed to house them. 6. (CBS News -- Politics)
Row over Russia lawyer jail death Nov 19, 2009
Sergei Magnitsky, 37, who was being held on suspicion of conspiracy, died this week from what investigators say was acute heart failure. It has since emerged he had repeatedly complained about prison authorities' refusal to allow him medical care. (BBC News -- Europe)
Promising Results for Rapid Viral Diagnosis Tests in Emergency Rooms Nov 19, 2009
Doan Q, Enarson P, Kissoon N, Klassen TP, Johnson DW. Rapid viral diagnosis for acute febrile respiratory illness in children in the Emergency Department. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2009, Issue 4. (Science Daily)
Evan Chandler commits suicide Nov 19, 2009
It comes just five months after his son's alleged abuser Michael Jackson died at his Los Angeles home from acute Propofol intoxication. A police source said: "We have ruled it as suicide because he was found with a gun held to his body. He had a single bullet wound to the side of his head. "There was no note but officers did find medication in keeping with a serious medical condition. (Xinhuanet, China)
Common Herbal Medicine May Prevent Acetaminophen-Related Liver Damage, Says Researcher Nov 19, 2009
7, 2008) A new retrospective study on the effects of N-acetylcysteine on children with acute liver failure not caused by acetaminophen poisoning has found that the treatment was associated with a shorter ... 8, 2009) The antidote for acute liver failure caused by acetaminophen poisoning also can treat acute liver failure due to most other causes if given before severe injury occurs, researchers have ... (July 1, 2009) Liver transplantation offers a good chance for survival for patients with drug... (Science Daily)
Residential design for persons with neurological disability Nov 19, 2009
Dr. Zasler comments, "I took on this special issue of the journal because I felt it was a very important topic of post acute management of persons with neurodisability regardless of the underlying cause. The field of design for persons with disability-related challenges was important to me professionally because of the lack of adequate resources dealing with architectural design issues. Hopefully, this issue of NeuroRehabilitation will serve as a commonly referenced source for architects... (EurekAlert!)
Swine Flu May Overload Pediatric Intensive Care Units in U.K., Report Says Nov 19, 2009
The shortages may be more acute in some regions because the provision of ICU beds varies around the country, the researchers wrote. Hospitals in London, Yorkshire and the Humber and the Northeast are well equipped with pediatric ICU beds, while those in Wales, the southeast coast and east of England are not as well served, according to the report. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack Nov 19, 2009
"It has long been hypothesized that influenza infection results in an acute inflammatory response that can also trigger the onset of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in vulnerable individuals," Fonarow said. A number of observational studies have suggested more cardiovascular events occur in patients with influenza than otherwise expected and that individuals who receive annual flu shots are much less likely to have fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular events or be hospitalized... (MEDLINEplus)
Tristan Heacock Nov 18, 2009
But in April, a new diagnosis T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia turned the lives of Tristan and his family upside down. The 10-year-old was quickly hospitalized at Children s Hospital Boston; his 2-year-old brother, Tyler, was sent to stay with his uncle; and his parents, Kent and Cheryl Heacock, began struggling with their fears and staggering medical bills. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Audit: Neb. Agency Broke Notification Law Nov 18, 2009
Report: Acute Mental Illness Center Closed Without Notification ... -- Auditors said the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services broke the law by not telling lawmakers of plans to shut down a program for people with acute mental illnesses. (7 KETV Omaha)
Body pains that may turn fatal Nov 18, 2009
Apart from this, pain in the abdomen can range from serious ailments such as acute appendicitis or less threatening conditions such as heartburn, reflux, gastroenteritis etc. Severe abdominal pain may also be a sign of intestinal blockages, stomach ulcers or pancreas and gall bladder problems. (India Times, India)
Capstone Therapeutics Announces Transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market Nov 18, 2009
It is currently being evaluated in disorders that involve vascular endothelial dysfunction, such as acute myocardial infarction. The Company owns exclusive worldwide rights to Chrysalin. (Primezone Releases)
The Fifty-Year War Nov 18, 2009
And the absence is even more acute in Afghanistan today than it was in Vietnam. Johnson's defense secretary, Robert McNamara, pointed out in 1965 that the government of South Vietnam was a "non-government." And the same year Under Secretary of State George Ball, an in-house dissenter, wrote, "The 'government' in Saigon is a travesty. In a very real sense, South Vietnam is a country with an army and no government." The difference in Afghanistan in 2009. (CBS News -- Opinion)
TROUBLE IN MALI Nov 18, 2009
9 percent of children under five suffer from acute malnutrition, a percentage that exceeds the World Health Organisation emergency threshold of 15 percent ... "We have set up 21 distribution sites in Gao for more than 2,700 families. Between September and December, two food distributions will be organised every month to try and stem the crisis and prevent malnutrition rates from increasing. Every family with a child under three years will receive 30kg of millet and three litres of oil, as well... (AlertNet)
Acute Heart Attack Patients Receiving High Ionizing Radiation Dose Nov 18, 2009
17, 2009) Acute heart attack patients received an average total dose of ionizing radiation equal to 725 chest X-rays from medical tests during their hospital stay, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009 ... Researchers analyzed data from 64,074 patients -- 23,394 women and 40,680 men -- treated for acute heart attack between 2006 and the second quarter of 2009 at 49 academic hospitals throughout the United States that participate in the... (Science Daily)
MCCH presents community update at its annual City/County Meeting Nov 18, 2009
Aside from the hospital's expansion project, other facility improvements over the past years included a major addition to Spring Creek Health Care and an update to original areas, a new OB/Nursery and 2 West floor and a 12-bed acute rehab unit ... In an effort to broaden the reach of the hospital regionally, Bailey said the hospital has added or planned to add many services including acute rehab and the Hospice House. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Inhibition of GRK2 Is Protective Against Acute Cardiac Stress Injuries Nov 18, 2009
17, 2009) Inhibition of a protein known to contribute to heart failure also appears to be protective of the heart in more acute cardiac stress injury, namely ischemia reperfusion, according to two studies conducted at the Center for Translational Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University ... This leads to improved recovery from acute cardiac damage ... "We know that levels of GRK2 are increased in chronic heart failure, but studies have also shown that increases of GRK2 levels are one of the first... (Science Daily)
Vet Shrinks That 'Get it' Get Sacked Nov 17, 2009
Manion, a psychiatrist hired last January to treat Marines coming home from war with acute mental problems, warned his superiors of looming trouble at Camp Lejeune in a series of increasingly urgent memos. But instead of being praised for preventing what might have been another Fort Hood massacre, Manion was fired by the contractor that hired him, NiteLines Kuhana LLC. A spokeswoman for the firm says it let Manion go at the Navy s behest. (The American Conservative)
ARTDOCS to Hold Benefit Art Auction for Artists Healthcare Nov 17, 2009
Patients seen by ARTDOCS New Orleans physicians are provided routine primary care, acute care treatment, chronic disease management and preventive services at no cost to them. Access to specialty services is also provided, usually through Louisiana's University/Charity system. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Water project inaugurated at Supreso Nov 17, 2009
Mr James Nyakotey, assembly member for the area, said the facility was provided when the people were facing acute water shortage. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bon Secours details financial losses in report to Md. lawmakers Nov 17, 2009
Bon Secours Baltimore Health System is part of in Marriottsville, which owns or manages 18 acute care hospitals. Most Read Stories. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
MCG clinic opens at Walmart in Evans Nov 17, 2009
The clinic staff will provide care for common health ailments treatable without urgent or emergency care for anyone 18 months and older, including sore throats; sinus, upper respiratory and urinary tract infections; earaches; seasonal allergies; colds; acute bronchitis; cold sores; the flu; nausea; and strep throat. Dr. Lucy Marion, dean of the MCG School of Nursing, said the "convenience care clinic" is needed for people suffering from nonurgent conditions, especially after hours and on... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Malnourished children arrive at Yemen aid camp Nov 17, 2009
"Acute moderate cases get two sacks of Plumpy'Nut [http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportId=72897] a day while severe cases with serious complications are given concentrated proteins and vitamins through nasogastric tubes in the camp's clinic.". He said 75-percent fat milk is given to infants with oedema (an abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body), usually caused by malnourishment complications. (AlertNet)
Hospital staffers lauded at annual dinner Nov 17, 2009
Ten years: Dorothy Casillas, medical/surgical acute; Ruthy Korolyk, medical records; Jaymee Loverin, emergency services; Athena Taylan, Angels Camp clinic; and Janice Zellers, emergency services. Five years: Ellen Bautista, medical/surgical acute; Brann, medical/surgical acute; Thomas Ceja, respiratory therapy; Brook Crouse, patient registration; Cynthia Deoliveira, medical/surgical intensive; Kathleen Freeman, telecommunications; Roger Frontella, diagnostic imaging; Frances Hunt, patient... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Underwriters exercise RehabCare option Nov 17, 2009
After the Triumph acquisition, RehabCare will be the fourth-largest, post-acute hospital operator and the third-largest, long-term acute care hospital provider in the nation, with 29 long-term acute care hospitals and six inpatient rehabilitation facilities in 13 states, including two hospitals that will be added in the first half of 2010. St. Louis-based RehabCare (NYSE: RHB), headed by President and Chief Executive John Short, had 2008 revenue of $743 million. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
New Polls, Reports Highlight The Need To Update The US Food Safety System Nov 17, 2009
"Systematic follow-up of foodborne illness cases will greatly enhance our ability to attribute long-term health problems to acute foodborne illnesses," says Tanya Roberts, Ph. D., an author of the report. (Science Daily)
Rays Report: Blog updates Nov 17, 2009
It happens every year around this time, but the sense is particularly acute for me today, because it s my last day on the Rays beat for the Tampa Tribune. I m on the move to Northern Virginia with my wife and not exactly sure what I ll be doing in the future, but after six seasons covering baseball full-time three here and three at the Cincinnati Post before that I m eager to try something different. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Say Yes to a Clinical Trial; It May Be Good for Your Health Nov 17, 2009
6, 2007) The medication tezosentan, which was thought could be beneficial for the treatment of acute heart failure, did not improve breathlessness or reduce the risk of fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular. (Jan. (Science Daily)
India probes child deaths Nov 17, 2009
Parents in the overcrowded ward complained there had been an acute shortage of oxygen gas cylinders for several days. The doctor in-charge of the neo-natal ward, Professor Dr GK Malik, said that on an average, eight large oxygen cylinders are required every day to run ventilators. (BBC News -- South Asia)
New Insight Into Predicting Cholera Epidemics in the Bengal Delta Nov 16, 2009
16, 2009) Cholera, an acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, has reemerged as a global killer. Outbreaks typically occur once a year in Africa and Latin America. (Science Daily)
Hearing set to discuss BJC deal Nov 16, 2009
The new company will offer the same mix of acute care and nursing services that the hospital offers, and the new management will retain all of BJC Medical Center's full-time employees for at least 90 days after the company closes on the sale. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, November 16, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Health care center gets new - and improved - future Nov 16, 2009
The most acute needs are in the human services and MIS areas. Costs, benefits. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Migraine pathogenesis and state of pharmacological treatment options Nov 16, 2009
Acute and preventive migraine treatment approaches are briefly covered with a focus on shortcomings of the currently available treatment options. A number of different receptors such as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), TRPV1 and glutamate receptors are currently being targeted by potential novel migraine therapeutics. (BioMed Central)
Two Units of Umbilical Cord Blood Reduce Risk of Leukemia Recurrence Nov 16, 2009
15, 2009) A new study from the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota shows that patients who have acute leukemia and are transplanted with two units of umbilical cord blood (UCB) have significantly reduced risk of the disease returning ... Eighty-eight patients had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and 89 had acute myeloid leukemia (AML). (Science Daily)
$8,050.00 water project inaugurated at Supreso Nov 16, 2009
Mr James Nyakotey, assembly member for the area, in a welcoming address, said the facility had come at the right time when they were facing acute water shortages. 16 Nov. 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Leslie Hernandez, a senior at Calhoun High School, poses with her sixth place market swine at the 2009 Calhoun County Fair. Robby Burdge, owner of Klean Corp. International, of Victoria, purchased the swine for $5,000. (Contributed photo) Nov 15, 2009
It comes in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute is the most common form and is usually seen in two to six-year-olds. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
New Study: Costs Rise Under Health Bill Nov 15, 2009
It said because of reductions in planned Medicare payments, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home healthcare agencies "could find it difficult to remain profitable and might end their participation in the program (possibly jeopardizing access to care for some beneficiaries).". Any attempt to remedy that problem "would likely result in significantly smaller actual savings" than estimated, the report said. (Newsmax)
Human milk improves nutritional outcomes Nov 15, 2009
It causes intense inflammation and acute intestinal necrosis or death. "One of the goals of this website is to help fellow hospitals adapt our model of human milk nutrition in their own neonatal intensive care units, said Dr Jae Kim, medical director of the Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition Program (SPIN) at UC San Diego Medical Centre. Since the implementation of our feeding protocols, we have seen rates of human milk feeding go up by 15 percent. Wed love to see this become a... (India Times, India)
Food Poisoning May Hurt for Life Nov 15, 2009
While the severity of the acute infection varies greatly, depending on the pathogen and the patient's own vulnerability, the most common symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting ... Roberts said the next step would be to set up a systemized reporting system "to follow acute foodborne illnesses and be more definitive about the long-term side effects that occur.". (ABC News)
Partin: Health reform must address doctor shortage Nov 15, 2009
In considering that nearly all stakeholders agree our health system should be focused on disease prevention and chronic disease management - services associated with primary care providers - it is ironic that the same system actually rewards highly specialized, acute medical treatment, services associated with subspecialist providers. It is even more ironic that the same policy leaders who acknowledge this paradox are attempting to reform the system with very little attempt to realign the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Researchers Mobilizing Global Resources to Test New Treatments for Severe H1N1 Infection Nov 15, 2009
In a commentary published today in the medical journal the Lancet, St. Michael's Hospital's Dr. John Marshall describes this unprecedented initiative, which is called the International Forum for Acute Care Trialists (InFACT) H1N1 Collaboration ... This is based largely on the observation that corticosteroid drugs have proven useful in treating severe acute lung injury ... The Canadian-led International Forum for Acute Care Trialists (InFACT) H1N1 Collaboration is a unique and unprecedented... (Science Daily)
GOP Leaps On Study Of Rising Health Care Costs Nov 15, 2009
It said because of reductions in planned Medicare payments, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home health care agencies "could find it difficult to remain profitable and might end their participation in the program (possibly jeopardizing access to care for some beneficiaries).". Any attempt to remedy that problem "would likely result in significantly smaller actual savings" than estimated, the report said. (Click2Houston, TX)
MORE JOBS FROM CAREERBUILDER.COM Nov 15, 2009
com - CareerBuilder - Jobs. Your registration is out of date, you need to update your challenge questions to continue. (Florida Today)
Malaria drug potency is restored Nov 14, 2009
MALARIA There are at least 300 million acute cases of malaria each year globally, resulting in more than a million deaths Around 90% of these deaths occur in Africa, mostly in young children Malaria is Africa's leading cause of under-five mortality. The parasite which causes the disease - Plasmodium falciparum - has proved extraordinarily adept at evolving to combat many of the drugs currently on the market. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
U.S. Army: Troop morale falls in Afghanistan Nov 14, 2009
Troops in their third or fourth deployment reported significantly more acute stress and other psychological problems, and among those married, reported significantly more marital problems compared to soldiers on their first or second deployment. Soldiers on their third or fourth deployment reported using medications for psychological or combat stress problems at a significantly higher rate than those on their first deployment. (MSNBC -- International)
Army study: Mental health staff lacking in Afghanistan Nov 14, 2009
But with the U.S. fighting two wars, an acute shortage of trained personnel has left these therapists emotional drained and overworked, with limited time to prepare for their own war deployments. An Army psychiatrist is suspected in the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, and the rampage is raising questions about whether there's enough help for the helpers, even though it's unclear whether that stress or fear of his pending service in Afghanistan might be to blame. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Saying Obama targeting older seniors is unfair Nov 14, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:31 PM PST A segment of 60 Minutes Sunday, Nov. 1, described problems producing the H1N1 vaccine that have resulted in an acute shortage of the vaccine. Thus, the vaccine that exists has been earmarked for those most at risk. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Researchers Have Immune Cells Running In Circles Nov 14, 2009
(June 30, 2008) Researchers have identified a novel function for an enzyme that plays a role in the tissue injury in acute respiratory distress syndrome, also known as. (May 16, 2009) New research has identified a role for LXR proteins in the mouse immune response to airway infection with the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. (Science Daily)
Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain Nov 14, 2009
There were two trials for acute neck pain. Those who received low-level laser therapy, in which a beam of focused radiation in the infrared to visual light portion of the spectrum is aimed at the painful area of the neck, were 70 percent more likely to report reduced pain than those given placebo treatment with a beam of ordinary light, the report said. (MEDLINEplus)
Food-Borne Ills Can Have Lasting Consequences Nov 14, 2009
E. coli O157:H7 infection can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, the leading cause of acute kidney failure in children in the United States. Listeria has been linked with infections of the brain and spinal cord, resulting in serious neurological dysfunctions or death. (MEDLINEplus)
Strain of Afghan war hits morale of US troops: Army Nov 14, 2009
4 percent had acute stress, anxiety or depression. That figure was slightly down from 23. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Causes of Renal Failure Nov 14, 2009
Its onset may occur suddenly, as typical of acute renal failure or regressively over a period of time (months or years), as customary with chronic renal failure ... Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis short and long-term damage or inflammation of the glomeruli capillaries, respectively ... Acute and Chronic Glomerulonephritis. (Suite101.com)
Medvedev on Russia's 'survival' Nov 14, 2009
In that same article, Medvedev, known as an avid Internet proponent, invited government officials, party activists and, above all, regular Russians to discuss the country's most acute issues and propose their ideas for improvements. The president asked that ideas be sent to his email address, kremlin@gov. (CNN -- World)
