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ATP-driven bioluminescence predicts children at high risk for tooth decay: OHSU study

Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry have determined that ATP-driven (adenosine triphosphate-driven) bioluminescence - a way of measuring visible light generated from ATP contained in bacteria - is an innovative tool for rapidly assessing in children at the chair-side the number of oral bacteria and amount of plaque that can ultimately lead to tooth decay.

23 Jun 2010

International team obtains genome sequence of human body louse

An international team has obtained the genome sequence of the human body louse (Pediculus humanus humanus), a parasite that feeds on the blood of its host and a vector of pathogens that cause diseases such as epidemic typhus, relapsing fever and trench fever.

22 Jun 2010

Children with special health care needs at increased risk of oral diseases

At the beginning of 2010, as many as 17 percent of children in the United States were reported as having special health care needs. Behavioral issues, developmental disorders, cognitive disorders, genetic disorders and systemic diseases may increase a child's risk of developing oral disease, according to an article published in the May/June 2010 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry.

22 Jun 2010

District of Ilama in Santa Barbara to receive improved water supply

The district of Ilama in Santa Barbara, Northern Honduras will receive an improved water supply thanks to Water for People and volunteers like Marianna Novellino, Senior Process Engineer for Parkson Corporation.

18 Jun 2010

JHUSON joins Maryland Alliance to address Maryland's growing healthcare needs

The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing has taken a significant step in addressing Maryland's growing healthcare needs by joining the Maryland Alliance to Transform the Health Professions.

17 Jun 2010

Dutch researcher investigates causes and consequences of insomnia

The brains of older adults with chronic sleep problems look different from those of adults who have enjoyed enough sleep. Yet the older adults function well despite their lack of sleep. They switch to a continuous form of mild stress, as a result of which they sometimes even perform better than contemporaries who enjoy a good night's sleep says Dutch researcher Ellemarije Altena.

16 Jun 2010

Secretary of Aging urges citizens to report any suspected abuse of older adults

To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Secretary of Aging John Michael Hall today urged citizens to report any suspected abuse of older adults by calling the state's elder abuse hotline at 1-800-490-8505.

16 Jun 2010

NCKU officials lunch with students to discuss food and sanitary conditions at Student Cafeteria

President Michael Ming-Chiao Lai and Senior Executive Vice-President Hwung-Hweng Hwung of National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, had lunch date with seven students at 12 pm, June 11th, in Student Cafeteria, Kuang-Fu Campus.

15 Jun 2010

Early administration of tranexamic acid to patients with severe bleeding injuries saves lives

If recently injured patients with serious bleeding were to receive a cheap, widely available and easily administered drug to help their blood to clot, tens of thousands of lives could be saved every year, according to a paper published on-line today by The Lancet.

15 Jun 2010

MRSA survivors unite across the globe to raise awareness and educate public on prevention

MRSA Survivors Network with MRSA survivors, family members and other victims of healthcare-acquired infections unite across the globe and on World MRSA Day, October 2, 2010 in a grassroots movement to raise awareness and push for more mandated reporting of infections, MRSA screening laws, funds to raise awareness and educate the public on prevention, which will save lives.

15 Jun 2010

Cheap drug that prevents bleeding may save 100,000 lives each year: Study

Researchers have shown that a cheap and easy to use drug that stops bleeding may save up to 100,000 lives each year from injuries associated with road accidents and violence. The study was published this Tuesday in the acclaimed international journal The Lancet and was conducted by doctors at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

14 Jun 2010

Ambulatory Surgery Center industry responds to infection control concerns raised in JAMA

As leading organizations representing the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) industry, we wish to address concerns raised in this month's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) highlighting data from a 2008 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) pilot study. The industry underscores its strong commitment to patient safety and its nationwide efforts to provide high-quality, patient-centered care at a low cost to the health care system.

11 Jun 2010

China-Biotics fourth-quarter revenues up 64.4% to $25.5 million

China-Biotics, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of probiotics products in China, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.

11 Jun 2010

I-Flow reaches agreement with Apex, Zone to resolve patent infringement, trade secret litigation

I-Flow Corporation, a subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement resolving patent infringement and trade secret litigation against Apex Medical Technologies, Inc. and Zone Medical, LLC effective June 10, 2010.

11 Jun 2010

Emerging health care models and approaches discussed at 2010 Health Care Conference

Dr. Sanford J. Siegel, president and CEO of Chesapeake Urology Associates, Maryland, was a featured panelist at the 2010 Health Care Conference for health care community executives, held at the BWI Marriott in Baltimore on June 7, 2010.

10 Jun 2010

CPHA celebrates 12 great achievements of public health in Canada

The Canadian Public Health Association opens its doors this Sunday June, 13, 2010 to the public, introducing a walking tour of the 12 great achievements of public health in Canada. The 15,000 square foot CPHA Centenary EXPO titled This is Public Health features a dynamic display of visuals that highlights the importance of public health and its fundamental impact on the health of Canadians over the last 100 years.

10 Jun 2010

Forensic pathologists chronicle phenomenon of doctors who kill

Most people have heard of the Hippocratic Oath, taken by doctors committed to practicing medicine ethically. What happens though when doctors, those dedicated to healing and preserving life, cross the line and kill?

10 Jun 2010

Lapses in infection control common in ambulatory surgical centers

An assessment of nearly 70 ambulatory surgical centers in three states found that lapses in infection control were common, including for practices such as hand hygiene, injection and medication safety and equipment reprocessing, according to a study in the June 9 issue of JAMA.

9 Jun 2010

Cellectis bioresearch, Lonza collaborate in development, commercialization of bioengineered cell line

Cellectis bioresearch, the French genome customization specialist and a commercial subsidiary of Cellectis, and Lonza, a world leader in biotechnology production, announce today that the companies have entered into an agreement for the development and commercialization of a bioengineered cell line.

9 Jun 2010

Lack of community focus and poor coordination hamper UN initiative for maternal, child Health

A new United Nations initiative designed to improve global maternal, newborn and child health is a welcome development but neglects to address some important action points, according to World Vision, the world's largest international humanitarian organization focusing on the well-being of children.

8 Jun 2010

Hygiene News and Research

ATP-driven bioluminescence predicts children at high risk for tooth decay: OHSU study

International team obtains genome sequence of human body louse

Children with special health care needs at increased risk of oral diseases

District of Ilama in Santa Barbara to receive improved water supply

JHUSON joins Maryland Alliance to address Maryland's growing healthcare needs

Dutch researcher investigates causes and consequences of insomnia

Secretary of Aging urges citizens to report any suspected abuse of older adults

NCKU officials lunch with students to discuss food and sanitary conditions at Student Cafeteria

Early administration of tranexamic acid to patients with severe bleeding injuries saves lives

MRSA survivors unite across the globe to raise awareness and educate public on prevention

Cheap drug that prevents bleeding may save 100,000 lives each year: Study

Ambulatory Surgery Center industry responds to infection control concerns raised in JAMA

China-Biotics fourth-quarter revenues up 64.4% to $25.5 million

I-Flow reaches agreement with Apex, Zone to resolve patent infringement, trade secret litigation

Emerging health care models and approaches discussed at 2010 Health Care Conference

CPHA celebrates 12 great achievements of public health in Canada

Forensic pathologists chronicle phenomenon of doctors who kill

Lapses in infection control common in ambulatory surgical centers

Cellectis bioresearch, Lonza collaborate in development, commercialization of bioengineered cell line

Lack of community focus and poor coordination hamper UN initiative for maternal, child Health

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