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OrbusNeich completes enrollment in Combo Bio-engineered Sirolimus Eluting Stent clinical trial

OrbusNeich today announced at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2010 in Washington the completion of patient enrollment in the randomized clinical trial of the Combo Bio-engineered Sirolimus Eluting Stent (Combo Stent) with 183 patients included at sites in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America.

24 Sep 2010

SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System reduces retained surgical sponges

SurgiCount Medical, the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. announced that results of independent, unsponsored clinical research conducted by the Mayo Clinic on their multi-year effort to reduce retained foreign objects will be presented and discussed at two upcoming conferences.

24 Sep 2010

First Edition: September 24, 2010

In today's news, more reports regarding the health reform provisions that took effect yesterday and more details on the GOP's "Pledge To America."

24 Sep 2010

Study on health issues from leaving religious groups

People who leave strict religious groups are more likely to say their health is worse than members who remain in the group, according to a Penn State researcher.

24 Sep 2010

World Heart Federation calls on employers and employees to take responsibility for workplace wellness

Despite the vast majority (91%) of workers believing that it is their employer's responsibility to create a healthy working environment, nearly a third (32%) of employees feels their workplace actually hinders their ability to lead a healthy lifestyle, according to new independent research commissioned by the World Heart Federation and conducted by Opinion Health.

24 Sep 2010

NSBRI project to develop LTM/iRevive system for astronauts’ medical care

On an exploration mission, an astronaut has an accident and appears to have serious injuries as the spacecraft speeds to its destination. The ensuing scene is hectic as the other crew members try to get a grasp on the situation and provide appropriate treatment. Efficient use of time and resources may be the difference between life and death.

24 Sep 2010

Six Chicago high school students win CAP's 2010 'Path to a Future in Medicine' award

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded six Chicago high school students the College's 2010 "Path to a Future in Medicine" award.

24 Sep 2010

Objective of WHO and health partners in Pakistan is to reduce avoidable death and illness

In a massive health relief effort underway in the flood-affected parts of Pakistan, nearly six million people have been treated for health conditions since the floods began in late July; but there are urgent needs to prevent further health crises or food insecurity caused by large-scale damage to crops and agricultural land.

24 Sep 2010

Study examines food outlets exposure pattern for school children

Most studies of the food choices available near public schools have focused on fast food outlets rather than the full range of options available to schoolchildren. A new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health examined the patterns of exposure to a broad range of food outlets for school children in New York City.

24 Sep 2010

Parents and coaches should be mindful of risks of concussions

With the recent deaths of football players top of mind, parents and coaches should always be mindful of the risks of concussions. Kim Gorgens, assistant professor and neuropsychologist at the University of Denver (DU), says that the average football player receives 103 Gs when hit during a game. Most concussions deliver 95 Gs to the human body upon impact.

24 Sep 2010

3M announces series of educational events to combat healthcare-associated infections

As a company on a mission to help hospitals fight healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), 3M Infection Prevention today announced a series of educational events taking place the week of September 27.

24 Sep 2010

Global leaders announce new commitments to accelerate progress towards ending malaria deaths

Prominent leaders in global health and development joined several African heads of state at UN Headquarters today to announce new commitments to accelerate progress toward ending deaths from malaria, a disease that claims the lives of more than 850,000 Africans each year.

24 Sep 2010

NHC shows disappointment over PCORI Board member appoitnments

As organizations that are committed to promoting accurate and appropriate evidence-based policies and practices to improve the quality of health care services in the United States, we are disappointed that the appointment today of 19 members to the Board of Governors for the new Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) includes only one Board member that directly represents patients.

24 Sep 2010

Patient's health interests are the most important factor to consider in ethical decision making

The majority of pharmacists across the profession who were involved in a UK study reported the patient's health interests as the most important factor to consider in ethical decision making. They also indicated that regulation seems to play a very important part in moral decision making.

24 Sep 2010

Center for Prenatal Pediatrics: A comprehensive care center for women and children

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center today announced the opening of The Carmen and John Thain Center for Prenatal Pediatrics. The new unit will provide high-risk pregnant women and their babies the most comprehensive care currently available, all in one location.

24 Sep 2010

Eastmont Community Center launches new adolescent immunization awareness initiative

Eastmont Community Center responded today to alarmingly low whooping cough and meningococcal meningitis immunization rates among Latino adolescents by launching a new adolescent immunization awareness initiative. The grassroots campaign aims to educate local Latino families about free or low-cost vaccines available to help protect children against these and other infectious diseases.

24 Sep 2010

OSU Medical Center implements FairWarning patient privacy solution

FairWarning, Inc., a leading global supplier of solutions which monitor and protect patient privacy in Electronic Health Records, today announced that Ohio State University Medical Center has selected FairWarning® 2.9.2 to enhance their patients' privacy.

24 Sep 2010

NYU Langone Medical Center announces presentations at TCT 2010 scientific symposium

Researchers from the Cardiac & Vascular Institute at NYU Langone Medical Center will present at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2010 scientific symposium on September 21-25, 2010 in Washington, DC.

24 Sep 2010

New opportunity for hospitals to improve CA-BSI surveillance

A new study looking at how hospitals account for the number of pediatric patients who develop catheter associated bloodstream infections (CA-BSIs) found substantial inconsistencies in the methods used to report the number of patients who develop these infections.

24 Sep 2010

New patient marketing approach in dental advertising industry

Right Dental Group is expanding its territory and has opened practice participation opportunities in many metropolitan areas. As a premier choice for new patients for dental practices the opportunity to be included in this expansion is significant. Driving new patients to top-quality local dentists via its social media and e-commerce marketing platforms has never been in more demand. Many dental practices are struggling in the current economic climate and Right Dental Group provides a welcomed answer to new patient marketing needs.

24 Sep 2010

Medical News

OrbusNeich completes enrollment in Combo Bio-engineered Sirolimus Eluting Stent clinical trial

SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System reduces retained surgical sponges

First Edition: September 24, 2010

Study on health issues from leaving religious groups

World Heart Federation calls on employers and employees to take responsibility for workplace wellness

NSBRI project to develop LTM/iRevive system for astronauts’ medical care

Six Chicago high school students win CAP's 2010 'Path to a Future in Medicine' award

Objective of WHO and health partners in Pakistan is to reduce avoidable death and illness

Study examines food outlets exposure pattern for school children

Parents and coaches should be mindful of risks of concussions

3M announces series of educational events to combat healthcare-associated infections

Global leaders announce new commitments to accelerate progress towards ending malaria deaths

NHC shows disappointment over PCORI Board member appoitnments

Patient's health interests are the most important factor to consider in ethical decision making

Center for Prenatal Pediatrics: A comprehensive care center for women and children

Eastmont Community Center launches new adolescent immunization awareness initiative

OSU Medical Center implements FairWarning patient privacy solution

NYU Langone Medical Center announces presentations at TCT 2010 scientific symposium

New opportunity for hospitals to improve CA-BSI surveillance

New patient marketing approach in dental advertising industry

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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