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    Bacterial Pneumonia Caused Most Deaths In 1918 Influenza Pandemic  Aug 21, 2008
    Examination revealed a spectrum of tissue damage "ranging from changes characteristic of the primary viral pneumonia and evidence of tissue repair to evidence of severe, acute, secondary bacterial pneumonia," says Dr. Taubenberger. In most cases, he adds, the predominant disease at the time of death appeared to have been bacterial pneumonia. (Science Daily)

    DeKalb Medical at Downtown Decatur unveils strategic plan  Aug 21, 2008
    Outpatient surgery will be relocated to DeKalb Medical at North Decatur to focus the downtown Decatur hospital on long-term acute care ... Graham was most recently vice president for a long-term acute care management company, overseeing hospital operations in three states. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    Wilmington man named director of planned giving  Aug 21, 2008
    Along with the NHS s four acute care facilities Beverly, Addison Gilbert and BayRidge hospitals, and the Beverly Hospital at Danvers Medical and Day Surgery Center behavioral health services are provided through Health and Education Services, Inc., while substance abuse and preventative services are available through CAB Health and Recovery Services, Inc.. In addition, NHS offers senior health services through a continuum of care including skilled nursing and assisted living centers and... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Alternative medicine offers old solutions for ailments  Aug 21, 2008
    Acupuncture does not offer the type of acute care Western medicine excels at, Gerst adds, but like many practitioners of complementary therapies, he sees further integration of alternative practices affecting the course of mainstream medical care in the future. The practitioners also reiterate that inexpensive, self-motivated lifestyle changes-in exercise, nutrition and stress management, for starters-improve overall health and well-being. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Fractures more than unlucky breaks  Aug 21, 2008
    "Without these clinics the majority of these patients would have their acute fracture adequately treated then sent on their way - until the next one," says Associate Professor Lyn March, of the department of rheumatology at Royal North Shore Hospital. BONE WEARY AND HEADING FOR A FALL. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    At last, the cure for back pain?  Aug 21, 2008
    " To find a chiropractor, contact the British Chiropractic Association . OsteopathyWhile a Pilates or AT teacher isn't qualified to diagnose your back pain or prescribe treatment, an osteopath is. In fact, osteopaths specialise in dealing with back pain - non-specific chronic cases as well as acute injuries and post-surgery rehabilitation. "The role of the osteopath is to help the individual manage themselves in ways that will optimise their recovery," says Professor Eyal Lederman, who is... (guardian.co.uk)

    Malaria drug potency is restored  Aug 21, 2008
    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)

    'Sovereignty' that risks global health  Aug 21, 2008
    As the world learned with the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) -- which first appeared in China in 2002 but was not reported by Chinese officials until it spread to four other nations -- globally shared health risk demands absolute global transparency. There is strong evidence from a variety of sources that forms of the bird flu virus circulating in Indonesia are more virulent than those elsewhere and in a few cases may have spread directly from one person to another. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)

    New insights into the regulation of PTEN tumor suppression function  Aug 21, 2008
    Examination of the abnormal blood cells of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) led to the discovery that PTEN had become loosened from the nucleus. "From there, we observed that the loss of another tumor suppressor known as PML [whose mutation is a main cause of acute promyelocytic leukemia] was at the root of PTEN's escape from the nucleus," adds the study's first author Min Sup Song, PhD, a member of the Pandolfi laboratory. (EurekAlert!)

    Acute maternal stress during pregnancy linked to development of schizophrenia  Aug 21, 2008
    Today the Medical Center consists of NYU School of Medicine, including the Smilow Research Center, the Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine, and the Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences; the three hospitals of NYU Hospitals Center, Tisch Hospital, a 726-bed acute-care general hospital, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, the first and largest facility of its kind, and NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, a leader in musculoskeletal care; and such major programs as the NYU... (EurekAlert!)

    Four New Physicians Added to Mercy Group in County  Aug 20, 2008
    In early 2007, both physicians worked for Acute Care, Inc., at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe and Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton ... Just prior to joining the medical group, he worked for Acute Care, Inc., at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    100-Mile Ride for Leukemia, Lymphoma Society Is Saturday  Aug 20, 2008
    Seth Feddersen was diagnosed Sept. 12, 2002, with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) ... In acute leukemia, immature, functionless cells accumulate in the marrow and blood. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Legacy Hospital Partners to build New Mexico hospital  Aug 20, 2008
    The University of New Mexico Medical Group Inc. has signed a letter of intent to negotiate exclusively with to build a new acute care teaching hospital in Sandoval County ... Construction, which will run between $100 million and $150 million, will be financed by Legacy, a private for-profit company established by former executives of Dallas-based in January to own, operate and manage acute care hospitals in small cities and select urban markets. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)

    Amylin Pharmaceuticals Diabetes Drug Byetta(R) the Focus of ...  Aug 20, 2008
    Deleon's lawsuit alleges that Amylin "failed to adequately warn prescribing physicians of the risk of pancreatitis, of measures needed to properly assess the appropriateness of prescribing the drug to certain categories of patients, and of measures doctors and patients could and should take to minimize the risk." In the fall of 2007, Amylin agreed to add information about pancreatitis to the "precautions" section of the Byetta(R) label after the FDA reported 30 post-marketing reports of acute... (MarketWatch)

    Undocumented immigrant in coma set to be returned to Mexico  Aug 20, 2008
    "Hospitals don't have the financial resources to meet all of the acute care needs [of patients without insurance], let alone take on all the chronic care needs that present with patients like this," Chamberlin said. Members of Pantaleon's family appealed to the Mexican Consulate for help last week, said Ioana Navarrete, consul for the protection department. (Chicago Tribune)

    Bristol comes out swinging at Lilly clot drug  Aug 20, 2008
    He was referring to findings from a study of 13,600 patients, called Triton, involving patients with acute coronary syndrome -- an umbrella term covering symptoms ranging from severe chest pain to heart attacks ... "Their application is focused only on a small acute coronary syndrome population that represents approximately 15 percent of our Plavix" patient base, Andreotti said Thursday. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl'  Aug 20, 2008
    Two explosions at the Chernobyl reactor killed three people immediately and more than 30 died from acute radiation poisoning, but the radioactive plume released from the reactor spread over most of Europe and is estimated to have caused up to 16,000 deaths. The latest study follows a report last month from the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution which said air pollution was responsible for 24,000 premature deaths in Britain every year. (Yahoo News -- Pollution)

    Chronic Lead Poisoning From Urban Soils  Aug 20, 2008
    20, 2008) Chronic lead poisoning, caused in part by the ingestion of contaminated dirt, affects hundreds of thousands more children in the United States than the acute lead poisoning associated with imported toys or jewelry ... While acute lead poisoning from toys and direct ingestion of interior paint has received more publicity, these cases account for only a portion of children with lead poisoning ... Chelation, which purges lead from the body, is used to treat acute lead poisoning but is... (Science Daily)

    Good Long-term Prognosis After West Nile Virus Infection  Aug 20, 2008
    However, approximately 20 percent have symptoms that range from mild flu-like illness to neurological problems such as meningoencephalitis, encephalitis, and acute flaccid paralysis. Recent studies report that troublesome symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and motor abnormalities can persist for months. (Science Daily)

    HEALTH BRIEFS  Aug 20, 2008
    The clinic provides immunizations, sports physicals and well-child exams, as well as treating acute and chronic conditions, such as diabetes. Appointments are available, some same day, and the clinic will see walk-in patients. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic  Aug 20, 2008
    What little is known about masks and respiratory infections comes from research on tuberculosis and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), two infections that influenza may not mimic. Many companies are now stockpiling masks and gloves. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)

    Nana Akufo-Addo's speech to the TUC on Jobs  Aug 20, 2008
    This situation is particularly acute in urban areas where a young couple starting out can hardly afford the very high rents and multiple-year advances demanded by landlords. All over the world, particularly in advanced economies, the housing industries are the backbone of economies. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Staff retention tops hospital exec concerns  Aug 20, 2008
    -based Picis, which provides information systems that enable the delivery of clinical, financial and operational results in the acute areas of hospitals, surveyed 300 doctors, nurses and hospital administrators for the poll. Recruiting and retention of doctors and nurses ranked as a larger concern than both the economy and Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement cuts, according to the poll. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Feds want stronger warning about diabetes drug  Aug 20, 2008
    Regulators stressed that patients should stop taking Byetta immediately if they develop signs of acute pancreatitis, a swelling of the pancreas that can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The FDA announcement updated an October alert about 30 reports of Byetta patients developing pancreas problems. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Kauai’s state hospitals project $3.5M deficit ... Landfill site criteria set for possible locations ... Crews continue to work North Shore blaze ... 9 advance to Farm Fair finals of Super Stars ... Healthy childhood eating takes understanding ... Banking customers invited to celebrate 150 years ... Happy Camper ... Take the Superferry poll ... Arrest Log ... Ono’ saimin helps fight shrinking buck ... Behind-the-scene’ folks get special screening ... ';var marqueewidth="408px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#white";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, above, and Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital are expected to lose $3.5 million this year for the Kauai region of Hawaii Health Systems Corp., the state-run hospital network. HHSC has projected a $62 million loss for all four regions, with the biggest drain being Maui and Big Island facilities. photo by Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island KAUAI NEWS Kauai’s state hospitals project $3.5M deficitStill, no cuts plannedMore of this story  Aug 20, 2008
    For example, Mahelona added an emergency room in 2005, and now sees about 5,000 acute patients a year ... He said safety net services, such as long-term care and the psych unit, have to be protected and state-subsidized, while the more profitable acute services should stand on their own. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Aussie judge blasted  Aug 20, 2008
    Born and raised in Uzbekistan, for whom she first competed, she was prompted to move to Cologne to access specialist medical treatment for her son, Alisher, now nine, when he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia in 2002. With her husband, former Olympic wrestler Bakhodir Kurbanov, Chusovitina raised more than $200,000 through clinics, exhibitions and donations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Pesticide Buildup Could Lead to Poor Honey Bee Health  Aug 20, 2008
    The U.S. EPA only looks at acute exposure to individual pesticides, but chronic exposure may cause behavioral changes that are unmonitored. "We do not know that these chemicals have anything to do with Colony Collapse Disorder, but they are definitely stressors in the home and in the food sources," says Dr. Frazier. (Agri-View, WI)

    Campaigning journalist dies of cancer  Aug 20, 2008
    Sudbury started to blog after he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. He was "determined to get over this disease and reclaim my normal life as quickly as possible.". (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Dark Cloud Over Amylin  Aug 20, 2008
    On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration sent out an alert saying that it was looking into six new cases of the condition, called pancreatitis, that two patients had died, and that the agency was working with Amylin "to add stronger and more prominent warnings in the product label about the risk of acute hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis." ... In October 2007, the FDA weighed in on the issue, saying it had analyzed 30 reports of acute pancreatitis in diabetes patients who were taking... (Forbes -- Business)

    Legalizing the Organ Trade?  Aug 20, 2008
    But with an acute shortage of donated kidneys and hundreds of ill people stuck on waiting lists, that could change ... Anxiety about such exploitation by rich foreigners is already acute throughout Asia. (Time.com)

    Correlation between CD4 counts of HIV patients and enteric protozoan in different seasons - An experience of a tertiary care hospital in Varanasi (India).  Aug 20, 2008
    Of the 366 patients, 112 had acute and 254 had chronic diarrhea. The percentages of intestinal protozoa detected were 78. (BioMed Central)

    Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Nihon Kohden for Its Pioneering Prefense(TM) Early Detection and Notification System(TM) for the Wireless Patient Monitoring Market  Aug 19, 2008
    Powered by only 3 alkaline AA batteries and wrapped comfortably around an ambulatory patient's arm, the NTX system continuously checks for key changes in vital signs that could be potential precursors for acute risks. "Triggered by any number of key changes or a clinician's decision, the Prefense system can immediately activate the Rapid Response Team," continues Arani. (PR Newswire)

    Lilly, Amylin's Diabetes Drug Linked to Two Deaths (Update1)  Aug 19, 2008
    Those who died were among six Byetta users who entered the hospital since October because of a condition known as acute pancreatitis. The drug, available in the U.S. since June 2005, is Amylin's leading product, with sales that rose 17 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier. (Bloomberg)

    Man Who Attacked Eilie Wiesel Sentenced  Aug 19, 2008
    At the same time, Dondero said, the "court is very much aware that Mr. Hunt has a substantial, acute mental problem.". Dondero then addressed Hunt directly, saying, "the court expects you - I want to be very clear, you have got to maintain mental health treatment - this type of behavior cannot be allowed to happen again.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Pedigree dogs plagued by disease  Aug 19, 2008
    A BBC documentary says they are suffering acute problems because looks are emphasised over health when breeding dogs for shows. The programme shows spaniels with brains too big for their skulls and boxers suffering from epilepsy. (BBC News -- UK)

    Pair of firms attempt renal care response  Aug 19, 2008
    The two companies providing outpatient and acute dialysis services in Hawaii are expanding facilities to try to meet growing needs of residents with kidney disease ... "Even our own acute manager, who is supposed to manage staffing, is going out to do treatments.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Dearth of dialysis beds 'serious' for hospitals  Aug 19, 2008
    The hospital, formerly St. Francis Medical Center, usually had 20 to 30 dialysis patients in acute care at any one time but now has only five beds devoted to dialysis ... A limit of five beds at Hawaii Medical Center-East for patients needing kidney dialysis and acute care has hit Oahu's other hospitals with an unexpected surge of dialysis cases ... Liberty Dialysis Hawaii LLC and Fresenius Medical Care, which operate outpatient dialysis facilities, are providing acute dialysis services at most... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    FDA Reports New Deaths With Diabetes Drug Byetta  Aug 19, 2008
    Regulators stressed that patients should stop taking Byetta immediately if they develop signs of acute pancreatitis, a swelling of the pancreas that can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The FDA warned that it is very difficult to distinguish acute pancreatitis from less dangerous forms of the condition. (ABC News -- Wire)

    FDA Notes 2 More Byetta Deaths  Aug 19, 2008
    Last , the FDA noted 30 reports of acute pancreatitis, which is sudden inflammation of the pancreas, in Byetta users ... At the time, the FDA asked Byetta's maker, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, to include information on acute pancreatitis in the "precautions" section of Byetta's label ... Now, the FDA is working with Amylin to strengthen and draw attention to warnings about acute hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis. (WebMD)

    * Can we be rid of those small red iron pails?  Aug 19, 2008
    With the international discussion on curbing global warming in full swing, Taiwans government should hurry to enforce anti-air pollution legislation before citizens become more vulnerable to its acute influence. Tsai Wan-jung is a freelance writer based in Taipei. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Yawn named interim VP of hospital  Aug 19, 2008
    She commanded a group of 400 medical professionals including physicians, nurses and medical technicians in the care of 6,000 active duty personnel and 92,000 health care beneficiaries in a 75-bed acute care hospital with 14 outpatient clinics and a level II emergency department. Yawn holds a master s degree in nursing and a bachelor s degree in nursing, magna cum laude, from the University of Texas. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Landmark Sickle Cell Disease Trial To Investigate Unrelated Donor Marrow And Umbilical Cord Blood Transplants  Aug 19, 2008
    Starting in late August, the clinical trial will enroll 45 patients ages 3 to 16 with severe symptoms of sickle cell disease, including stroke, recurring acute chest syndrome, or frequent pain crises. For all marrow and cord blood transplants, patients must undergo intense chemotherapy to prevent their immune systems from rejecting donor cells. (Science Daily)

    Man Convicted In Wiesel Hate Crime Ordered To Mental Treatment  Aug 19, 2008
    Dondero also agreed that Hunt has "a substantial acute mental problem" and "knew the legal right from wrong, but not the moral right from wrong.". During the incident, Hunt approached Wiesel in an elevator during a conference on peace that Wiesel was attending at the hotel and demanded an interview, according to court testimony. (NBC 11, CA)

    NOGAID donates medical equipment to the Tamale Teaching Hospital  Aug 19, 2008
    Dr Ken Sagoe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital who received the equipment, commended NOGAID for augmenting the doctor staffing situation in the hospital and appealed for more doctors to solve the acute doctor shortage in the hospital. "Your effort is the beginning of better things to come. We would continue to welcome you with open hands to foster closer collaboration," he said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Second autopsy yields no cause of death  Aug 19, 2008
    Those behaviors, he said, were exhibited by other people who have died while in a state of "excited delirium" brought on by acute cocaine toxicity. Mr. Messer dismissed the notion as "nonsense.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Long term prognosis for West Nile not so bad  Aug 19, 2008
    Approximately 20 percent of people infected have symptoms that range from mild flu-like illness to neurological problems such as meningoencephalitis, encephalitis and acute flaccid paralysis. Long term prognosis for West Nile not so bad. (KRNV.com, NV)

    RehabCare sells Midland, Texas, hospital to HealthSouth  Aug 19, 2008
    RehabCare also owns and operates freestanding rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospitals. Reader Comments. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    'No Shell Remedy Link' To Tragedy  Aug 19, 2008
    He was taken into hospital with acute liver failure and died at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on July 3 that year. His own doctor, John Dillon, said he suspected that glucosamine could be involved because he was aware of two other cases where patients had become ill after taking it. (Glasgow Daily Record)

    Spectre of measles epidemic as vaccination scare takes its toll  Aug 19, 2008
    Inflammation of the brain, or acute encephalitis, affects fewer than one in 1,000 measles cases but 25 per cent of those are left with brain damage. The slowly progressive brain infection SSPE (subacute sclerosing pan-encephalomyelitis) is the most severe complication of measles, and usually occurs years after the initial illness. (Yorkshire Post)

    Urologists report success using robot-assisted surgery for urinary abnormality  Aug 19, 2008
    The system comprises 1,154 acute care, rehabilitation and long-term care beds and has been ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News Report since 1993. Wake Forest Baptist is ranked 32nd in the nation by America's Top Doctors for the number of its doctors considered best by their peers. (EurekAlert!)

    Deaths with Diabetes Drug Byetta  Aug 19, 2008
    Regulators stressed that patients should stop taking Byetta immediately if they develop signs of acute pancreatitis, which can cause nausea, abdominal pain and potentially deadly complications. More than 700,000 patients worldwide have used the injectable drug since it was launched in June 2005. (Time.com)

    Mother's IVF quest for a baby boy delivers septuplets  Aug 18, 2008
    Earlier, in March, Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's president, blamed overpopulation for acute shortages of housing and subsidised bread, which have hit millions of the nation's poor. Since the introduction of invitro fertilisation treatment 30 years ago, the number of multiple births has increased dramatically. (Scotsman)

    West Nile Virus Still a Threat  Aug 18, 2008
    Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain caused by a virus. The brain swells and pushes against the skull which can result in brain damage and if the damage is severe, death can result. (Suite101.com)

    Dog blazes a surgical trail  Aug 18, 2008
    RALEIGH, N.C. Three years ago, Cassidy Posovsky was a three-legged German shepherd mix hobbling homeless around the Bronx. And now, he has become a medical pioneer getting fitted with a cutting-edge prosthetic that could one day help thousands of veterans and others who lose limbs in trauma. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Rights groups warn of Taser dangers  Aug 18, 2008
    Although toxicology tests were not available, District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. speculated at a news conference that Mr. Thomas' unusual strength, irrational behavior, dilated pupils, sudden labored breathing and weakening pulse seemed similar to symptoms of people who died while in a state of "excited delirium" brought on by acute cocaine toxicity ... At the Sharpsburg police station, a civil lawsuit claims, officers "attacked, struck, kicked, punched, bludgeoned, beat, repeatedly... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    After three daughters, couple just wanted a son  Aug 18, 2008
    In March, President Hosni Mubarak blamed overpopulation for acute shortages of housing and subsidised bread, which have hurt millions of the nation's poor. AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    DaVita Dialysis honored for patient care  Aug 18, 2008
    DaVita bills itself as the largest independent provider of dialysis services in the United States with acute units in over 700 hospitals and 1,300 outpatient dialysis facilities. The company convenes annually in Washington to promote end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and request government funding to educate the public about managing diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    The bitter end  Aug 17, 2008
    Acute pain isn't always the main misery - it can be complete loss of function. Several European countries have some form of assisted dying; but in spite of the optimism of Warnock and Macdonald I had always thought it wouldn't work here, because we're so inefficient - if we can't even ensure that a miserable old lady gets her disgustingly soiled sheets changed, if a hospital can try to send a very confused elderly woman with dementia back home with no-one to control her heart pills, as Ros... (BBC News -- UK)

    Controlling Asthma a Challenge in Children  Aug 17, 2008
    This medication can help prevent asthma symptoms that can lead to an attack, but it is not a quick-relief medicine and should not be used to treat an acute asthma attack. The nebulizer provides a way to deliver certain asthma medications to young children, allowing them to inhale the medicine through a mask or mouthpiece. (Pekin Times, IL)

    * Medical journal receives international attention  Aug 17, 2008
    The journal plans to seek sustainability by creating a platform for medical experts in Asia and medically emerging countries to present their research results in the areas of acute and chronic diseases, he said, expressing the hope that the periodical would be upgraded and promoted overseas and would be able to employ academics from abroad to work as editors. This story has been viewed 156 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl'  Aug 17, 2008
    Two explosions at the Chernobyl reactor killed three people immediately and more than 30 died from acute radiation poisoning, but the radioactive plume released from the reactor spread over most of Europe and is estimated to have caused up to 16,000 deaths. The latest study follows a report last month from the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution which said air pollution was responsible for 24,000 premature deaths in Britain every year. (Yahoo News -- Pollution)

    Bay Path Elder Services stretches out in new Marlborough building  Aug 17, 2008
    "Even the most acute challenges seniors face can be and should be done inside the community," said Festa. "Without the resources to put into home and community care, we can't say we have what we want.". (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Cancer jab linked to pancreas disease  Aug 17, 2008
    Acute pancreatitis is a sudden, debilitating attack of severe upper abdominal pain. Pancreatic enzymes irritate and burn the pancreas, and leak out into the abdominal cavity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Malaria drug potency is restored  Aug 17, 2008
    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)

    Terry Rindfleisch: Cancer Society’s Murphy knows disease well  Aug 17, 2008
    At 21/2 years of age, Murphy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells the cells that normally fight infections. She received chemo-therapy and radiation off and on for two years at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Midwife loses patient details  Aug 17, 2008
    The women involved have been informed and sent an apology from bosses of Pennine Acute Trust, which runs Rochdale Infirmary ... Pennine Acute Trust, which runs the hospital, is now reviewing the use of hand-held diaries. (Manchester Evening News)

    What defies defining, but exists everywhere?  Aug 17, 2008
    Equally important is design's potential to regulate our behavior as a means of addressing acute human concerns, such as health care, or how we look after the elderly. Social design - or service design, as it's also called - combines designers' expertise in analyzing social problems and inventing solutions through lateral thinking, with their practical skills as communicators. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Compartment Syndrome  Aug 16, 2008
    Other causes include burns, bleeding disorders, anticoagulation therapy (blood thinners), arterial injury, and acute leg vein clots. Symptoms of Compartment Syndrome. (Suite101.com)

    Kevin Libin: Breathe deep and relax - pollution won't kill you  Aug 16, 2008
    The frightening report suggests that in just over two decades 700,000 Canadians will have perished due to long-term smog exposure, and 90,000 due to short-term, acute effects. Then again, its worth asking how many people a year in this country are actually declared killed by air pollution. (National Post)

    Blood Pressure Response To Daily Stress Provides Clues For Better Hypertension Treatment  Aug 16, 2008
    His studies have shown the kidney s endothelin B receptor plays a critical role in promoting excretion of acute and chronic salt loads by activating the precursor to nitric oxide, a powerful dilator of blood vessels. In the new studies, he ll control the rats diet and see whether stress slows down sodium excretion. (Science Daily)

    Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic  Aug 16, 2008
    What little is known about masks and respiratory infections comes from research on tuberculosis and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), two infections that influenza may not mimic. Many companies are now stockpiling masks and gloves. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)

    Commission's PMC agreement  Aug 16, 2008
    This letter of intent sets forth a non-binding agreement in principle between Legacy Hospital Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Capital Partner) and Bannock County, Idaho (the County), covering the major terms and conditions of a proposed shared governance joint community benefit arrangement whereby a newly-created joint community benefit organization, to be co-owned by Capital Partner and Portneuf Health Care Foundation, Inc., an Idaho nonprofit corporation (the Foundation) would:... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    New Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise  Aug 16, 2008
    As the current trial continues, additional trials, such as a phase 2 study of the drug's effect against acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a particularly aggressive disease, have been initiated, said Baeuerle. Preliminary data are expected at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting in December. (MEDLINEplus)

    Stem cell group awards grants to scientists at 2 universities  Aug 16, 2008
    Six San Diego scientists will receive almost $15 million in funding from the state stem cell institute to support projects ranging from the development of a therapy to halt acute leukemias to research into therapies to prevent premature birth and birth defects. The grants, awarded yesterday, are part of a $59 million round of funding distributed to 23 scientists by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, or CIRM.. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Measures to assess potential lung injury during ventilation inadequate  Aug 16, 2008
    Ventilator-induced injury to the lungs can contribute to prolonged respiratory failure and even death among patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ... To determine whether measurement of plateau pressure is an accurate surrogate measure for lung stress and strain in ARDS patients, Dr. Gattinoni and colleagues directly measured actual stress- the internal counterforce that reacts to an external load- and strain- the structural change associated with stress- in a total 80... (EurekAlert!)

    LifeCare Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results  Aug 15, 2008
    LifeCare, based in Plano, Texas, operates 20 long term acute care hospitals located in ten states. Long term acute care hospitals specialize in the treatment of medically complex patients who typically require extended hospitalization. (PR Newswire)

    Djibouti: Access to Food Halved  Aug 15, 2008
    The global acute malnutrition (GAM) rate among children between six months and five years averages 16. 8 percent, reaching 25 percent in the northwest region, according to a Joint Appeal and Response Plan for Drought, Food and Nutrition Crisis released by Djibouti's government and the UN in late-July. (allAfrica.com)

    SARS spurs China to act on AIDS  Aug 15, 2008
    SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, first emerged in China's Guangdong province in November 2002. But the country only publicly admitted the outbreak in February 2003, when there had already been 305 infections and 5 deaths. (Yahoo News -- SARS)

    'Paracetamol poisoning' killed woman  Aug 15, 2008
    Mr MacMahon said instead of a non-lethal overdose, the evidence showed Mrs Bajwa had instead taken an "acute overdose of a massive nature", which was not diagnosed by doctors at Blacktown Hospital. A GP she visited the next day also had concerns about her early release from hospital but did not pursue the case. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Effort seeks to get the lead out  Aug 15, 2008
    But Fresno was recognized as having an acute lead poisoning problem and the need to enforce lead-paint housing safety laws, he said. "We're really excited about the cooperation in Fresno County and optimistic that the lead poisoning problem can be alleviated in time," Fitzmaurice said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Cerro Gordo free clinic in need of a building  Aug 15, 2008
    We re going to address acute and chronic illness issues, but will also incorporate wellness, Osterholm said. The free clinic will not interfere with the Mercy-North Iowa Family Practice Residency Program, which also serves uninsured and underinsured patients. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Meditating through mental illness  Aug 15, 2008
    "So prevention of relapse is as important as lifting patients out of an acute episode.". Mindfulness meditation builds on the teachings of a fifth-century BC Indian prince later known as Buddha. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    OrthoLogic Announces Completion of Dosing for Second AZX100 Phase 1 Human Clinical Trial in Dermal/Hypertrophic Scarring  Aug 15, 2008
    It is currently being evaluated in disorders that involve vascular endothelial dysfunction, such as acute myocardial infarction and chronic myocardial ischemia. The Company owns exclusive worldwide rights to Chrysalin. (Primezone Releases)

    Experiences in managing problematic crystal methamphetamine use and associated depression in gay men and HIV positive men: in-depth interviews with general practitioners in Sydney, Australia  Aug 15, 2008
    Greater resourcing of acute care and referral services can shift the burden away from primary care and community services. Further investigation should consider whether these findings are reproducible in other general practice settings, the relationship between depression, drug use and HIV medication, and challenges facing the HIV general practice workforce in Australia. (BioMed Central)

    Property is king again  Aug 14, 2008
    "This gap is set to get bigger over the coming years as pent-up demand becomes more acute and the population continues to expand.". The most obvious result of this is the sharp rise in rents and fall in vacancy levels. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

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