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NavGate Technologies cooperates with Humana Points of Caregiving program

NavGate Technologies, a national leader in providing value-added, smart technologies for caregiving, wellness, healthcare and care-planning initiatives, announces its cooperation with the Humana Points of Caregiving program.

13 Jul 2010

Researchers watch armed tumor-seeking immune system cells attack dangerous melanomas in real time

Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center created a large, well armed battalion of tumor-seeking immune system cells and watched, in real time using Positron Emission Tomography (PET), as the special forces traveled throughout the body to locate and attack dangerous melanomas.

13 Jul 2010

Women with gestational diabetes during first, second pregnancies at increased risk of recurrence

There is an increased risk of recurring gestational diabetes in pregnant women who developed gestational diabetes during their first and second pregnancies, according to a Kaiser Permanente study appearing online in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

13 Jul 2010

Aggressive infection control measures stop spread of Acinetobacter baumannii at Dallas hospital

Rapid identification and aggressive infection control measures allowed a Dallas hospital to stop the spread of Acinetobacter baumannii, a type of bacteria that has become increasingly prevalent in healthcare facilities and is resistant to most antibiotics. The findings were presented today at the 37th Annual Conference and International Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

13 Jul 2010

Study recommends hospital to install antibacterial keyboards in triage, registration areas

A recent study conducted at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit revealed that the computer keyboards with the highest level of germs were found in the triage and registration areas of the hospital's emergency department. These high-traffic areas create a source of some of the deadliest viruses - such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus -- reinforcing demand for products developed by UNOTRON, creator of hermetically sealed, dishwasher-safe, medical-grade washable computer keyboards, scroll wheel mice, and smartcard readers.

13 Jul 2010

Gene mutation that causes auditory neuropathy identified

Researchers have identified a gene mutation that causes a rare form of hearing loss known as auditory neuropathy, according to U-M Medical School scientists.

13 Jul 2010

History of sexual abuse associated with lifetime diagnosis of multiple psychiatric disorders

New research finds that a history of sexual abuse, regardless of the victim's gender or age when the abuse occurred, correlates strongly with a lifetime diagnosis of multiple psychiatric disorders.

13 Jul 2010

Hospitals adopt advanced computer technology to prevent HAIs

Hospitals that adopt advanced computer technology to identify healthcare-associated infections are more likely to have implemented best practices to prevent such infections, according to research presented today at the 37th Annual Conference and International Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

13 Jul 2010

Second issue of Novo Nordisk BlueSheet highlights information on diabetes

Novo Nordisk Inc., a global healthcare company and leader in diabetes care, today announced the second issue of the Novo Nordisk BlueSheet, a resource for information on diabetes and chronic disease, highlighting key issues in diabetes prevention, detection, treatment and care.

13 Jul 2010

Men who enter adult life obese are at increased risk of premature death

Men who enter adult life obese face a life-long doubling of the risk of dying prematurely, new research has found.

13 Jul 2010

Mild cognitive impairment, apathy increases risk of developing dementia

A new Mayo Clinic study found that apathy and depression significantly predict an individual's progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a disorder of the brain that affects nerve cells involved in thinking abilities, to dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. The study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Honolulu on July 11, 2010

13 Jul 2010

Finalists for Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards announced

URAC announced today that a distinguished panel of judges has selected 30 finalists for its Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards. The competition drew entries from across the nation. The finalists will be honored during URAC's 11th Annual Quality Summit, October 5-7, 2010 in Chicago, IL. The awards honor programs in two areas: Consumer Decision-Making and Consumer Health Improvement.

13 Jul 2010

CSHL scientists reverse symptoms of Type III SMA using ASOs

The devastating, currently incurable motor-neuron disease spinal muscular atrophy might soon be treated with tiny, chemically modified pieces of RNA called antisense oligonucleotides.

13 Jul 2010

HFA announces launch of new Hospice Information Center

Hospice Foundation of America is pleased to announce the launch of its newest educational offering, the Hospice Information Center for families, friends and professionals. This centralized resource is part of "HFA CARES: Hospice Foundation of America's Conversations, Advice, Resources and Education Series," funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and can be found at www.hospicefoundation.org/infocenter.

13 Jul 2010

Free Test B4U Drive program for teens with diabetes

Medtronic, Inc. announced today that Test B4U Drive, the first-ever, free program for teens with diabetes combining advanced driver skills training with diabetes management education, will be held July 19-21 at The Forum in Los Angeles. In partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes No Limits Foundation, Medtronic will continue the program throughout the summer across the country to teach teens with diabetes that good diabetes management is a key to staying safe behind the wheel.

13 Jul 2010

Weight loss related to fewer hot flashes in menopausal women: study

Hot flashes are an uncomfortable and distressing part of menopause that many women go through. Hot flashes also known as hot flushes are usually sudden sweatiness and redness in the face that can remain for four or five years into menopause. Now researchers have shown that losing weight may help reduce these symptoms.

13 Jul 2010

Kid cholesterol

According to a new study published in the 12th July issue of the journal Pediatrics, one third of kids have blood cholesterol on the higher side and these levels might be overlooked with the current screening recommendations.

13 Jul 2010

Marking World Population Day, U.N. points to relationship between population growth, MDGs

U.N. officials marked World Population Day on Sunday, highlighting the relationship between population trends and the successful implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, Xinhua reports.

13 Jul 2010

Researchers discover gene mutation that causes auditory neuropathy

Researchers have identified a gene mutation that causes a rare form of hearing loss known as auditory neuropathy, according to U-M Medical School scientists. In the study published online today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, U-M's Marci Lesperance, M.D., and Margit Burmeister, Ph.D. led a team of researchers who examined the DNA of individuals from the same large family afflicted with the disorder.

13 Jul 2010

Debt unsustainable, Obama commission chairs say; Orszag's successor to be left with a tough job

The Associated Press: The two chairman of President Obama's debt commission told the National Governors Association Sunday that Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are sucking up the entire federal discretionary budget.

13 Jul 2010

Education News and Research

NavGate Technologies cooperates with Humana Points of Caregiving program

Researchers watch armed tumor-seeking immune system cells attack dangerous melanomas in real time

Women with gestational diabetes during first, second pregnancies at increased risk of recurrence

Aggressive infection control measures stop spread of Acinetobacter baumannii at Dallas hospital

Study recommends hospital to install antibacterial keyboards in triage, registration areas

Gene mutation that causes auditory neuropathy identified

History of sexual abuse associated with lifetime diagnosis of multiple psychiatric disorders

Hospitals adopt advanced computer technology to prevent HAIs

Second issue of Novo Nordisk BlueSheet highlights information on diabetes

Men who enter adult life obese are at increased risk of premature death

Mild cognitive impairment, apathy increases risk of developing dementia

Finalists for Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards announced

CSHL scientists reverse symptoms of Type III SMA using ASOs

HFA announces launch of new Hospice Information Center

Free Test B4U Drive program for teens with diabetes

Weight loss related to fewer hot flashes in menopausal women: study

Kid cholesterol

Marking World Population Day, U.N. points to relationship between population growth, MDGs

Researchers discover gene mutation that causes auditory neuropathy

Debt unsustainable, Obama commission chairs say; Orszag's successor to be left with a tough job

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