Quebec to pay for unique once-a-year osteoporosis treatment Oct 7, 2008
It is given as a 15-minute intravenous (IV) infusion that can be carried out at a doctor's office, through a network of infusion centers or at home. Following this brief procedure, most patients benefit from a year's protection against the effects of osteoporosis. (Canada Newswire)
Make a Living Will Part of your Pla... Oct 7, 2008
Make a Living Will Part of your Plan: A Health Care Directive As Part of your Estate Management Plan ... Make a Living Will Part of your Plan ... Make a Living Will Part of your Plan. (Suite101.com)
Stomach virus outbreak at USC may have peaked Oct 7, 2008
Students who suffered serious dehydration were given intravenous fluids and about 10 were briefly hospitalized, often because other medical conditions put them at risk, he said ... He received intravenous fluids, slept much of the rest of the day and felt "almost back to normal" on Sunday. (Los Angeles Times)
At work, survivor ushers in new life Oct 7, 2008
Registered nurse Kim Schultz stops on the labor and delivery floor at University Hospital, her mouth open in happy shock ... Even though she is not even halfway through her chemotherapy, and will still have six weeks of radiation therapy after that, Mrs. Scott is back to helping deliver babies ... Mrs. Mattison has an epidural IV hanging by her bed. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hospital receives $250K for new infusion center Oct 7, 2008
The infusion center provides infusions of medications for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, patients with blood disorders, patients requiring intravenous antibiotics, or individuals taking medications for pain management. Dr. Naka donated the funds in memory of his late wife of 56 years, Patricia, who received blood transfusions at Emerson for more than 15 years. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
AmeriCares Sends Airlift of Medical Relief to Hurricane-Stricken Haiti Oct 7, 2008
STAMFORD, CT - In response to the devastation caused by recent hurricanes, AmeriCares, a nonprofit international relief organization, has launched the next phase of its relief efforts for Haiti today with a massive airlift of medicines and medical supplies ... "We are very proud to be a part of this relief effort and join our colleagues in providing health and hope to this vulnerable country and those most impacted in the areas around Gonaives." ... AmeriCares will be working on the ground with... (AlertNet)
OCEANSIDE: Planners OK giant shopping center on drive-in site Oct 7, 2008
With the movie screens of the defunct Valley Drive-Ins theater in the background, a sign advertising retail leasing is posted in an empty lot nearby in Oceanside on Sunday. (Photo by Hayne Palmour IV - Staff Photographer) ... OCEANSIDE ---- The Planning Commission has approved a proposal to turn a defunct drive-in movie theater into the city's largest shopping center. (North County Times)
NPPs Cup Of Lies Is Full -NDC Oct 7, 2008
Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS 4) estimates that the average expenditure incurred by parents per child in primary school is 122,000 old cedis in the rural areas and between 157,000 and 370,000 old cedis in the urban areas ... They even try to hide the fact that the school feeding program is an initiative of NEPAD and the World Food Program, with heavy funding from foreign donors ... The NPP must think all Ghanaians are fools to deceive us that 9 percent of children in public primary schools... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Amsino Medical expands Nashville operation Oct 7, 2008
The company, which makes pre-filled flush syringes for catheters, is a minority-owned company specializing in Class II medical devices used in health care facilities that provide intravenous treatment. Over the past three years, Amsino has increased the quality and production capacity of the prefilled flush market. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Nation-building may eclipse standard warfare Oct 6, 2008
From conflict to peace'"This is the document that bridges from conflict to peace," said Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, commander of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan ... The U.S. military "will never secure the peace until we can conduct stability operations in a collaborative manner" with civilian government and private entities at home and abroad, he said ... The stability operations doctrine is an engine that will drive Army resources, organization and training for... (MSNBC -- International)
Supreme Court to tackle cigarette, drug issues Oct 6, 2008
When Diana Levine, a popular Vermont guitar player, sought treatment for a migraine headache in 2000, she was given a drug called Phenergen, injected into an I-V tube with a syringe, a method called "IV push," to help control nausea ... "The drug label should have said, do not give by IV push." ... Juries, by contrast, consider only the results of individual cases and cannot weigh all a drug's risks and benefits, the company argues. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Woman experiences chemotherapy, hair loss Oct 6, 2008
She now has a wig from the University Hospital Breast Health Center ... "God has just been really good. He's given me peace about it." ... Nervous energy soon turned to boredom for some as Mrs. Scott chatted with others sitting in soft chairs around the small room, all of them hooked to an IV pole, none of them looking at the bags hanging over them. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Supreme Court to rule on drugmaker's immunity Oct 6, 2008
7 million in damages to Levine, 62, finding that the manufacturer knew intravenous injection of Phenergan was risky and should have warned hospitals against it. Wyeth's appeal, supported by the Bush administration, argues that FDA approval of the drug's label - which only advises caution during injections - implicitly bars all suits under state law in which plaintiffs claim the warnings are inadequate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Terms of Service Oct 6, 2008
such as service announcements, administrative messages and the Yahoo ... membership and you will not be able to opt out of receiving them ... assumes no responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, mis-delivery or failure to store any user communications or personalization settings. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Form of Crohn's disease traced to disabled gut cells Oct 6, 2008
The link to immune cells intrigued researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis because they and others believe Crohn's disease is caused by misdirected immune responses in the intestine that damage gut tissue. In addition, cells in the mouse model scientists used for the study had altered genetic activity that could lead to increased production of certain hormones ... "When they have less Atg16L1, the Paneth cells survive, but their ability to secrete granules is... (EurekAlert!)
Stressed Japanese turn to drips Oct 5, 2008
LONDON: A clinic in Tokyo is attracting more and more weary workers who arrive for an intravenous drip that provides an instant pick-me-up. Workers arrive in the clinic during their lunch breaks or at the end of another stressful day to get a boost in the form of an intravenous drip. (India Times, India)
Hyperglycemic Emergencies Oct 5, 2008
Liters of intravenous (IV) fluids, either isotonic saline or lactated Ringer solution, are given over several hours. For hyperglycemia, a continuous insulin drip is administered and slowed as the glucose level approaches normal. (Suite101.com)
Saving Babies Oct 5, 2008
The early arrival meant Harrell didn't get a test that would've told doctors to administer intravenous penicillin at the time of delivery to prevent a possible spread of infection. Harrell said she doesn't think she received antibiotics as the standard of care would dictate when a mother's Strep B status is unknown. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Doc couple held for illegal eye trade in Punjab Oct 5, 2008
According to sources, the racket involves eye surgeon Neelima Sodhi, her husband JPS Sodhi and their driver Manjit ... Interrogation of the arrested doctor and his driver has revealed that Manjit used to deal with class IV employees of government hospitals ... "Dr Neelima appointed Manjit as her driver in 2004 after the arrest of her earlier boss. Preliminary investigation suggest that Manjit has been in this organ trade for more than four years," said SSP SK Ashthana. (India Times, India -- Community News)
AP IMPACT: Tons of drugs dumped into wastewater Oct 5, 2008
One thing is clear: The massive amount of pharmaceuticals being flushed by the health services industry is aggravating an emerging problem documented by a series of AP investigative stories the commonplace presence of minute concentrations of pharmaceuticals in the nation's drinking water supplies, affecting at least 46 million Americans ... The original AP series in March prompted federal and local legislative hearings, brought about calls for mandatory testing and disclosure, and led officials... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Athlete who wants to ski again snowed under with donations Oct 5, 2008
Her treatment continued after she was discharged, as she received daily doses of antibiotics through an intravenous line. Her ankle would swell to the size of her thigh and she would return to the hospital to have the leg drained, she said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Police Beat: Oct. 5, 2008 Oct 5, 2008
Sept. 30, 12:50 a.m., Knik-Goose Bay Rd. and Endeavor St.: Theresa L. Davis, 41, Wasilla, is alleged to have let her 14-year-old son drive. Summons for the driver: NVOL. Summons for Davis: allowing unauthorized person to drive ... Sept. 29, 9:40 p.m.: John Basil Ament Jr., 26, Eagle River, alleged to have possessed a revolver and returned to Mat-Su Resort after security previously told him not to come back. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Top 10 Tuesday Oct 4, 2008
Since the amount of free time that you'll have for your favorite pastime might be cut down because of homework, we wanted to give you all a helping hand when you return to those hallowed halls of learning ... Next time someone asks you why you're spending so much time playing instead of studying, tell them to relax and break out one of these ten examples as a way that gaming has made you a more educated individual ... Well, when the entire state of West Virginia, Caltech and Brandeis University... (IGN Dreamcast)
Looking for a mate just like Dad Oct 4, 2008
I ve also found myself judging a man by the most ridiculous things when they don t jive with my dad s skills ... Especially when they yielded a positive reaction between the two ... Raqi, I agree there is a difference between dictating and giving instructions, and one dictating all the time can become a bother to any relationship (parents/children or wife/husband). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 4, 2008
Weary workers in Tokyo are flocking to a clinic that is more akin to a bar where anyone can simply drop their arm on the counter for an intravenous drip that provides an instant pick-me-up. OTHER NEWS. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Padres Instructional League Notebook IV Oct 4, 2008
San Diego Padres MLB Baseball. com is a webzine that covers the San Diego Padres minor league system and prospects, 365 days a year. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
'Sex' actor: Being bad saved his life Oct 4, 2008
In his books "It's Only Temporary," and "Time on Fire," Handler wrote that during his months in the hospital, he was given intravenous drugs that were supposed to go to another patient, that nurses tried to give him medications his doctors had forbidden for him and that staff members refused to follow the hospital's posted hygiene precautions for immunosuppressed patients like himself. Handler survived when statistics said he shouldn't have. (CNN -- Health)
Cardinal Health Resolves Controlled Substance License Suspensions Oct 3, 2008
and Swedesboro, N.J. distribution facilities by end of November DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardinal Health, a global provider of products and services that improve the safety and productivity of health care, today announced agreements with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and seven U.S. Attorneys' Offices that will result in reinstated licenses to distribute controlled substances from the company's Auburn, Wash ... The administrative and civil settlement... (PR Newswire)
MMBDC Announces 25th Annual Awards Dinner Finalists 'Celebrating the Stars of Supplier Diversity' Oct 3, 2008
MMBDC Announces 25th Annual Awards Dinner Finalists 'Celebrating the Stars of Supplier Diversity ... MMBDC Announces 25th Annual Awards Dinner Finalists 'Celebrating the Stars of Supplier Diversity ... On October 8 at 6PM MMBDC invites you to join them at the Detroit Marriott for a unique opportunity to be a part of an extraordinary evening of unprecedented networking with key business leaders, and celebrities as they celebrate the achievements of the stars of supplier diversity. (PR Newswire)
Ameristar National Charity Golf Classic Raises More Than $1.1 Million for Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Oct 3, 2008
For example, The Miami Project's research into the benefits of intravenous hypothermic treatments immediately following a spinal cord injury was used after Buffalo Bills football player Kevin Everett sustained a severe spinal cord injury during a September 2007 NFL game. Dubbed "an ice pack for the spinal cord" by The Miami Project's Dr. Green, the treatment was credited with reducing swelling and minimizing further damage to Everett's spinal column in an injury that could have left him... (PR Newswire)
Feds probe chelation-heart disease study Oct 3, 2008
Chelation (pronounced kee-LAY-shun) involves intravenous doses of a drug, disodium EDTA, that proponents claim will bind to calcium built up in artery walls and help flush it from the body. Conventional treatments for heart disease include medicines, surgery and artery-clearing angioplasty. (MSNBC -- Health)
A new appreciation Oct 3, 2008
Mother of five fights through cancer; will lead BVRMC's cancer awareness event ... The Cherokee mother of five is on her last round of treatment at the oncology department at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center after being diagnosed with breast cancer ... "I keep going and keep a positive attitude. I feel so lucky - lucky that I found it early and started treatment." Kelly will be one of the honorary starters of the BVRMC walk/run set for Oct. 11. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Economic Stabilization act full text Oct 3, 2008
1 DIVISION A EMERGENCY ... 4 (a) SHORT TITLE. This division may be cited as the ... 7 this division is as follows. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Leonardo's Last Supper: Eel Meal th... Oct 3, 2008
In his erudite five-page and color-illustrated study, Varriano, the Idella Plimpton Kendall Professor of Art at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, speculates at some length about certain foods depicted by the Italian Renaissance (1452-1519) in his famous (ca ... The combination of the inquisitive artist's experimental painting techniques and the dining hall's humidity greatly accelerated the fresco's deterioration shortly after its completion ... Details of the table's objects, previously... (Suite101.com)
Students take first steps in aviation Oct 3, 2008
At the back of St. Augustine High School's Aerospace Academy, Paul Strole, 16, and Deanna Konowal, 15, sat in a partially built fuselage listening to School Superintendent Joe Joyner explain how the school system's career academies with their business-driven programs may help solve the nation's economic woes ... Volunteer teacher Luis Romero with Northrop Grumman says by the time the two are seniors, he plans for them to have finished the four-seater Cozy Mark IV and for him to be flying it ...... (The St. Augustine Record)
Community airs issues at AFAP Symposium Oct 3, 2008
Volunteers representing everyone who lives or works on Fort Leavenworth gathered at the Frontier Conference Center Sept. 24 and 25 for the Army Family Action Plan Symposium ... "The individual that was running it received a position in another organization, and we were asked on Aug. 27 to take it over," Kilbride said ... Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth Commander Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV said he knew it was quite a process to take that many issues down to the report given at the... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Cancer chronicles Oct 3, 2008
Newsweek reporter's book collects survival stories ---- including his ... A 12-year cancer survivor, Reno was diagnosed with stage IV follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 35 ... In his new book, "Hope Begins in the Dark," Reno shares his story, along with the intimate journeys of 50 fellow lymphoma survivors. (North County Times)
Research Suggests Doctors Should Consider Kidney-sparing Surgery Oct 3, 2008
A nephrologist has found that a specialized type of anti-rejection therapy using intravenous immunoglobulin can make kidney transplants possible for. . (Science Daily)
The Palin-palooza debate thread... Oct 3, 2008
UPDATE IV: So an evangelical conservative Republican supports equal benefits for same-sex couples ... Palin accuses Obama of naivete ... I think I ll do my live blogging on a live blog and pop in here for quarterly updates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Herd Turns Attention To Bearcats Friday Oct 3, 2008
The two schools, only three hours apart on the Ohio River, were members of the Buckeye Conference (1925-38) together from 1933-38, along with Dayton, Ohio U., Miami-Ohio and Ohio Wesleyan ... The first time was in December of 2000 in Pontiac, Michigan, in Motor City Bowl IV. beat the Bearcats by 25-13, led by Sports Illustrated All-Bowl member Michael "Kool-Aid" Owens, who recorded a safety by moving from safety to linebacker in a 4-4 look for the bowl game against who were then out of... (Goherd.com)
Speedy Claxton ready to prove self to Hawks Oct 3, 2008
That spotlight belongs to starter Mike Bibby and second-year backup point guard Acie Law IV. ... It s hard to play five or six perimeter guys ... Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival, Alan Jackson, the Petit Le Mans and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Alaris Medical Systems Oct 3, 2008
The Granville County facility manufacturers components as part of Cardinal s intravenous infusion business, which will become part of the new company. Troy Kirkpatrick, a Cardinal spokesman, said that no facility closings have been announced. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Licensing society chief sees change ahead for patents Oct 3, 2008
KANNAPOLIS - Allen Baum, a partner with Raleigh's , on Sept. 13 began a one-year term as president of the U.S. and Canadian branch of the Licensing Executives Society ... The group's 2006 annual meeting in New York City this month drew a crowd of 1,500 attendees, including attorneys, academics, venture capitalists and corporate executives ... We also hope to increase connectivity with other LES societies around the word representing 85 countries and 12,000 members so that our members can take... (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Obituaries for Friday, October 3, 2008 Oct 3, 2008
Florence T. Cline, 93, of La Crosse died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility, La Crosse ... She is survived by her husband, Kevin Foster of Galt; son, Michael Foster of Galt; mother-in-law, Adele Foster of Chaseburg; sisters, Anne Falanga of Lincoln, R.I., Helen Thompson of Santa Clarita, Calif ... and Robert (Patricia) Thompson of Bricktown, N.J.; stepbrother, Robin Das Gupta; sisters-in-law, Jackie Thompson of Glasgow, Paula Foster of Chaseburg and Sharon (Duane)... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
General Releases Oct 3, 2008
- Two Patriot League Soccer Student-Athletes Honored by ECAC - Patriot League and Holy Cross Host Second Annual Meeting of Chief Academic Officers - 2007-08 Television Schedule - Engle Named Army Head Coach of Cross Country and Track and Field Programs - Patriot League in the 2008 Summer Olympics - Pool Play Concludes for Holden, Tran - Patriot League in the 2008 Summer Olympics - Glenister Wins 50-Meter Freestyle Heat, Holden Shines for Russia - Patriot League in the 2008 Summer Olympics - Tran... (Patriotleague.com)
Mass. Maritime linebacker had tough illness to tackle Oct 3, 2008
At Beth Israel, Audette was given an intravenous antibiotic, and doctors cut into the sores and used swabs to clean the area, a painful process. His kidney levels jumped inexplicably and he remained in the hospital for four days until they were back to normal. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
3 Million Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive Oct 3, 2008
FRIDAY, Sept. 26 (HealthDay News) -- As the number of countries reporting intravenous drug use has increased over the last decade, a new study suggests that as many as 3 million of these addicts may be HIV-positive. The data, published online in The Lancet, found the proportions of injecting drug users (IDUs) who are HIV-positive exceeds 40 percent in nine countries. (MEDLINEplus)
Still in the Lyme Light Oct 3, 2008
The guidelines are often used by insurance companies to determine what constitutes an allowable medical treatment; with chronic Lyme, many patients have found months of intravenous antibiotics to be helpful, yet insurance carriers had been hesitant to pay, given the high cost of the treatment. In the Lyme guidelines, the IDSA expert panel declared it could find no evidence to support the existence of chronic Lyme disease, which led HMOs to deny payment for long-term intravenous antibiotic... (Slate)
Police Beat: Sept. 30, 2008 Oct 3, 2008
5 Wasilla-Fishhook Rd.: Daniel Burke, 24, of Wasilla, was driving a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta that hit a guardrail ... Burke s charges: Felony DUI (driving under the influence), assault III, leaving the scene of an accident, DWLR (driving while license revoked) ... Heidi Orr, 31, of Palmer, was southbound in her 2000 Toyota Echo when she lost control, left the road and rolled three times coming to rest of the driver s side. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Stroke medicine benefits greater Sep 25, 2008
Doctors randomly assigned 821 stroke patients in Europe who were not treated within three hours to receive an intravenous dose of TPA or a dummy drug up to 4. 5 hours after symptoms started. (Boston Globe)
Stroke treatment helps even after 3 hours Sep 25, 2008
Doctors randomly assigned 821 stroke patients in Europe who were not treated within three hours to receive an intravenous dose of TPA or a dummy drug up to 4 hours after symptoms started. Doctors found those given TPA fared better 52 percent survived without major disability compared with 45 percent of the others. (MSNBC -- Health)
Alexza inhaler is making strides Sep 25, 2008
Dr. Prakash Bhatia, medical director with Synergy Clinical Research Center in San Diego, said inhalation medications actually get to the brain faster than intravenous therapy medications or tablets. The board-certified, practicing psychiatrist is involved in Alexza s clinical trials, among other novel compounds. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Patients face difficult treatment choices Sep 24, 2008
Other treatment options -- according to Dr. Linda Grossheim, a radiation oncologist with the West Michigan Cancer Center in Kalamazoo -- include hormone therapy, an injection that decreases the amount of testosterone in the patient's body; chemotherapy, either in pill or intravenous form; and cryosurgery, or freezing of the gland. Boston-based researchers found that 89 percent of the 438 men who participated in the cancer journal study reported existing urinary, bowel or sexual problems. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Izmir babies died 'of infection' Sep 24, 2008
The infection appears to have been spread through the intravenous drip fluid used to feed the infants ... They say that intravenous (IV) fluid could have been the source of infection. (BBC News -- Health)
Davis being prepared for execution Sep 24, 2008
Rainbow s nurses prepare the intravenous lines for the lethal injection and the doctors are there only if there is an emergency and to pronounce death. And later in the day, opponents of Davis execution staged a Die-In at the office building across the street from the state Capitol that houses Parole Board offices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Discovery Labs Reports Technical Achievements Towards Gaining FDA Approval of Surfaxin Sep 24, 2008
Discovery Labs is completing the remaining activities and finalizing the information for its Complete Response to the May 2008 FDA Approvable Letter (Approvable Letter) and now expects to submit its Complete Response within the next four weeks ... Discovery Labs has successfully concluded additional Surfaxin preclinical studies at a dose level requested by the FDA in both the Surfaxin biological activity test and a well-characterized RDS animal model ... Discovery Labs believes that the data... (Primezone Releases)
The role of polyclonal intravenous immunoglobulin in treating HIV-positive children with severe bacterial infections: a retrospective cohort study Sep 24, 2008
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been used as an adjuvant therapy to treat these infections, but little data exists regarding its efficacy and previous studies have generally focused on IVIG as a prophylactic agent. We examined the impact of IVIG as an adjuvant therapy in reducing mortality and length of hospital stay in HIV-infected children with serious bacterial infections. (BioMed Central)
LETTER: Cartoons insulting Palin help McCain gain votes Sep 23, 2008
No, let the private sector work it out ... As for me, I am old, conservative and a veteran ... JG-TC.com encourages readers to engage in civil conversation with their neighbors. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wii game system getting players active, has a way to go for total fitness Sep 23, 2008
No, let the private sector work it out ... Experts say the issues holding back the Wii s application to health and fitness include a shortage of exercise-friendly yet fun software, as well as a lack of adequate space in which to play the more active games ... However, if such dilemmas can be rectified, experts also believe the Wii and successor products could initiate a new age of healthy living or at least a new excuse for complaining about cramped muscles. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A tale of 2 sickbeds: Health care in U.K. vs. U.S. Sep 23, 2008
The hospital couldnt find an extra hospital bed, so I spent my first night hooked up to an IV on a gurney in the middle of a row of men and women, my sweaty skin sticking to the plastic. A shriveled woman in the bed to my right issued loud and largely unintelligible commands to nobody in particular ... Id been sick with the same thing almost 10 years ago when I was in my 20s and still living in the United States, where Im from. (MSNBC -- International)
ACLU says inmate being force fed Sep 23, 2008
- State prison officials have begun force feeding an inmate who has been on a yearlong hunger strike, his lawyer with the American Civil Liberties of said Monday ... "Every time that IV is put in Bill's arm without his consent, Department of Correction will continue to violate his right to bodily integrity," he said ... McGuire said he and Coleman fear that prison officials will next decide to insert a tube through the inmate's nose and down his throat, delivering food to his stomach. (Newsday)
Kokua Line: Tasks of med assistants Sep 23, 2008
They aren't allowed to do IVs (intravenous therapy, in which liquids are delivered into a vein), but can do phlebotomies (drawing blood) and administer medication, she said. "Medical assistants are meant for outpatient care, but they can do so much more," she said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Autism and Down Syndrome Sep 23, 2008
There are certain behavioral, psychiatric and medical conditions that are seen alongside a pervasive developmental disorder diagnosis ... One set of that are experiencing an upsurge in research is the existence of an autism spectrum disorder in an individual who also has Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) ... Part of the reason for the drastic discrepancy between studies is that the original studies were done only of children who actually held a dual diagnosis instead of individuals with Down syndrome... (Suite101.com)
AP IMPACT: Tons of drugs dumped into wastewater Sep 23, 2008
One thing is clear: The massive amount of pharmaceuticals being flushed by the health services industry is aggravating an emerging problem documented by a series of AP investigative stories the commonplace presence of minute concentrations of pharmaceuticals in the nation's drinking water supplies, affecting at least 46 million Americans ... The original AP series in March prompted federal and local legislative hearings, brought about calls for mandatory testing and disclosure, and led officials... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
'Force Unleashed' tells a great story Sep 23, 2008
Progressive Tuesdays-16oz Bud Light and Miller Lite draws starting at $0 ... Be Progressive and Regressive ... The Force Unleashed'' is set between the events of ''Episode III'' and ''Episode IV'' (the original movie). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
