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APP announces $38 million expansion of New York manufacturing facility

APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc., announced today a $38 million expansion of its Grand Island, New York manufacturing facility.

15 Jun 2011

Actelion awards grants to 2011 ENTELLIGENCE young investigators for research in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. and the ENTELLIGENCE Steering Committee recognized four young researchers and their mentors for their efforts in advancing research in PAH. Each researcher will receive a 12-month mentored grant of up to $100,000 in support, funded through the ENTELLIGENCE program supported by Actelion. The announcement was made at an awards luncheon, during which the recipients of the 2011 awards gave an overview of their proposed work.

14 Jun 2011

Noninvasive ventilation can shorten intubation time and may reduce risk of post-extubation ARF

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) used as a weaning technique for mechanically ventilated patients can shorten intubation time and may reduce the risk of post-extubation acute respiratory failure (ARF), according to French researchers.

13 Jun 2011

VCU Medical Center is new headquarters for Pan American Trauma Society

The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center is the new headquarters for the Pan American Trauma Society - the lead organization for the advancement of trauma care systems in the Americas.

10 Jun 2011

Grifols officially merges with Talecris Biotherapeutics

Grifols, a global healthcare company and biopharmaceutical manufacturer based in Barcelona, Spain, today announced that it has officially begun to merge its operations with Talecris Biotherapeutics in order to function as one company, following its acquisition of Talecris on June 1.

8 Jun 2011

Researchers measure ED residents' attitudes on pregnancy during residency

The demands of a medical residency can make balancing a career and family a challenge. But the results of a Henry Ford Hospital survey of Emergency Department (ED) resident physicians' attitudes on pregnancy during residency may offer uplifting news.

6 Jun 2011

NYU Langone Medical Center achieves historic and unprecedented philanthropic milestone

NYU Langone Medical Center announced that it has reached a historic and unprecedented philanthropic milestone, raising $1 billion in less than four years.

6 Jun 2011

UCLA pediatric investigators earn top accolades at TTCF Faculty Presentation Awards

A new therapy for type 1 diabetes? A promising treatment for deadly viruses? Does a common treatment for children with severe infection actually cause more harm than good? These are important questions being investigated by pediatric researchers at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA.

4 Jun 2011

New discoveries about role of blood vessels in early lung development

A research team at The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles has made critical new discoveries about the role of blood vessels in guiding early lung development, especially in the essential, highly reproducible branching pattern of lung airways.

4 Jun 2011

Study to examine whether red wine component could help reduce concussions in pro boxers

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are engaging the help of professional boxers and trainers to study whether a component in red wine and grapes could help reduce the short- and long-term effects of concussions.

26 May 2011

TZ Medical, Cinterion announce Aera-CT mHealth heart arrhythmia monitoring device

Cinterion, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine communication modules and a Gemalto company, and TZ Medical, a leading manufacturer of critical-care medical products, today announced Aera-CT, a lightweight and cost effective mHealth heart arrhythmia monitoring device.

24 May 2011

On Op-Ed pages, controversies abound: Romney, Gingrich, abortion, telemedicine, cancer funding cuts

Gingrich was taking basically the same position on Medicare he took 16 years ago, when, as speaker of the House, he was the commanding general of the Republican Revolution. ... Compared to today's Republican agenda, the Revolution of '94 now appears to be a halcyon period of moderation and good sense. Then, there was a hope that government-run Medicare would "wither on the vine" when recipients were offered alternatives.

19 May 2011

New gripping and safety device to protect nurses' fingers and hands to be displayed at INS meeting

MedeGrip™, a new gripping and safety device that protects nurses' fingers and hands, will be displayed next week at the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) annual meeting. The device makes it easier and safer for nurses to perform various essential duties.

18 May 2011

Accelr8 presents initial ICU pilot study results at ATS International Conference

Accelr8 Technology Corporation announced that clinical investigators led by Ivor S. Douglas, MD/FRCP (UK) from Denver Health presented initial ICU pilot study results at the 2011 ATS International Conference.

17 May 2011

Remote telemonitoring does not offer promise for critically-ill patients

Telemonitoring may offer promise for patients in remote locations without access to specially trained intensive care physicians. However, a recent study indicates telemonitoring does not offer improved clinical outcomes compared to patients who receive standard care.

17 May 2011

Linezolid more effective than vancomycin in treating ventilated patients with MRSA pneumonia: Study

The antibiotic linezolid may be more effective than vancomycin in treating ventilated patients who develop methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia as a result of their ventilation, according to a study conducted globally by American and French researchers.

17 May 2011

Hospital patients with pneumonia may face risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Hospital patients with pneumonia may be at risk of experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, often with few or no warning signs, according to research from the University of Chicago Medical Center under the auspices of the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines project.

16 May 2011

The Lancet publishes two pirfenidone Phase 3 trial results in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

InterMune, Inc. today announced the publication of results from two Phase 3 trials demonstrating that treatment with pirfenidone, a novel antifibrotic and anti-inflammatory drug, was associated with favorable effects on lung function, 6-minute walk test distance and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with mild to moderate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

16 May 2011

Redfox, Microsoft and Elsevier introduce new e-learning netbook for nurses

Elsevier, Redfox Technologies and Microsoft today announced the launch of the iCitizen Nursing Skills Netbook, an integrated and affordable e-learning netbook for nurses and nursing students in The Philippines.

6 May 2011

LRMC selects Allscripts as health information technology partner

Lakeway Regional Medical Center, a new physician/patient-focused acute care hospital in suburban Austin, has selected Allscripts as its health information technology partner to create a world-class care delivery infrastructure.

6 May 2011

Critical Care News and Research

APP announces $38 million expansion of New York manufacturing facility

Actelion awards grants to 2011 ENTELLIGENCE young investigators for research in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Noninvasive ventilation can shorten intubation time and may reduce risk of post-extubation ARF

VCU Medical Center is new headquarters for Pan American Trauma Society

Grifols officially merges with Talecris Biotherapeutics

Researchers measure ED residents' attitudes on pregnancy during residency

NYU Langone Medical Center achieves historic and unprecedented philanthropic milestone

UCLA pediatric investigators earn top accolades at TTCF Faculty Presentation Awards

New discoveries about role of blood vessels in early lung development

Study to examine whether red wine component could help reduce concussions in pro boxers

TZ Medical, Cinterion announce Aera-CT mHealth heart arrhythmia monitoring device

On Op-Ed pages, controversies abound: Romney, Gingrich, abortion, telemedicine, cancer funding cuts

New gripping and safety device to protect nurses' fingers and hands to be displayed at INS meeting

Accelr8 presents initial ICU pilot study results at ATS International Conference

Remote telemonitoring does not offer promise for critically-ill patients

Linezolid more effective than vancomycin in treating ventilated patients with MRSA pneumonia: Study

Hospital patients with pneumonia may face risk of sudden cardiac arrest

The Lancet publishes two pirfenidone Phase 3 trial results in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Redfox, Microsoft and Elsevier introduce new e-learning netbook for nurses

LRMC selects Allscripts as health information technology partner

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