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RSV appears to be predominant among Kenyan children hospitalized with severe pneumonia: Study

Among infants and children hospitalized in Kenya with severe pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus appears to be the predominant virus detected, according to a study in the May 26 issue of JAMA.

26 May 2010

Researchers use CASL MRI technique to map cerebral blood flow patterns in schizophrenic patients

Researchers in Germany have used a magnetic resonance imaging technique called continuous arterial spin labeling to map cerebral blood flow patterns in schizophrenic patients quickly and without using radiation or contrast agents. Their findings appear in the online edition and July printed issue of the journal Radiology.

26 May 2010

Research findings on pediatric ILD published online in PED

An insightful and in-depth presentation of the most up-to-date clinical and research findings and historical perspectives on pediatric interstitial lung disease is presented in a special issue published online ahead of print in Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

26 May 2010

Liberty National Life Insurance to open new distribution offices in Voluntary Benefits Worksite and Senior Markets

Liberty National Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Torchmark Corporation, today announced a major strategic initiative to open 50 new company-sponsored distribution offices nationwide in the Voluntary Benefits Worksite and Senior Markets.

26 May 2010

PIONEER trial evaluates new safe concept of stent-drug combination

Blue Medical today announced a major step forward in its quest to improve the quality of life of patients with cardiovascular disease, with the start of the PIONEER trial, in which a new safe concept of stent-drug combination is evaluated.

26 May 2010

EIRMC, West Valley Medical Center to continue to serve Humana's Medicare Advantage members

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), a full-service regional medical center in Idaho Falls, and West Valley Medical Center, a community hospital in Caldwell, will continue to provide in-network medical care to all Medicare Advantage members enrolled in plans offered by Humana, under terms of a renewal agreement announced today.

26 May 2010

Workplace wellness programs improve employer's bottom line

"Who has time?" is a frequent question in response to the suggestion of a medical check-up. Job demands aren't becoming easier to meet in this challenging economy. And there is always a "to-do" list waiting at home. Naturally employees feel these pressures.

26 May 2010

Positive results reported from Phase IIa clinical trial of intranasal oxytocin for CDH

Trigemina, Inc., a Mountain View based privately-held biopharmaceutical company, reports positive results from a time-based interim analysis of its Phase IIa clinical trial in Chronic Daily Headache. The trial is a collaborative effort between Trigemina and Dr. Egilius Spierings of MedVadis Research Corporation located outside of Boston. The study compares intranasal oxytocin with placebo in patients suffering from CDH.

26 May 2010

Visually-guided laser-balloon catheter stops abnormal electrical pulses in patients with irregular heartbeats

A new treatment known as a visually-guided laser-balloon catheter successfully interrupted abnormal electrical pulses in patients and pigs with intermittent, irregular heartbeats, in a study reported in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a journal of the American Heart Association.

26 May 2010

NEVO Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent demonstrates safety and efficacy outcomes at 12 months

At 12 months the NEVO™ Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent has continued to demonstrate excellent safety and efficacy outcomes compared to Taxus® Liberte® according to new data presented today from the NEVO™ RES-I clinical trial. These results were presented as a late breaking trial at EuroPCR, the leading medical conference in Europe for physicians specializing in interventional cardiovascular medicine.

26 May 2010

NIDDK awards Albert Einstein College of Medicine $9.5M for continuation of Diabetes Research and Training Center

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University a five-year, $9.5 million grant for the continuation of its Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC). The DRTC was also awarded a $632,000 supplemental grant for equipment and additional pilot and feasibility studies through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), bringing total NIH support to $10,177,000.

26 May 2010

KCI to feature expanded line of NPTP products and services at EWMA congress

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. today announced the company will feature its expanded line of negative pressure technology platform products and services at the annual European Wound Management Association congress in Geneva, Switzerland. Highlighting the company's commitment to innovative therapies, the new product line will improve the portability and adoption of V.A.C. Therapy, while further specializing the clinical application of negative pressure.

26 May 2010

Osteopathic manipulative medicine reduces length of hospital stays for pneumonia patients: Research

Older patients battling pneumonia spent less time in the hospital when treated using osteopathic manipulative medicine - a drug-free form of hands-on medical care focusing on increasing muscle motion - in addition to conventional care, recently published research shows.

26 May 2010

Researchers examine association between use of antibiotics and outcomes among patients with COPD

Among patients hospitalized for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, those who received antibiotics in the first 2 hospital days had improved outcomes, such as a lower likelihood of mechanical ventilation and fewer readmissions, compared to patients who received antibiotics later or not at all, according to a study in the May 26 issue of JAMA.

26 May 2010

Kidney Health Week, experts criticise government inaction

Kidney Health Week is being observed at Broken Hill Hospital this week by the Broken Hill Health Service. As a part of this the residents will receive complete kidney check ups including blood pressure and blood sugar and advice regarding kidney health.

26 May 2010

State Roundup: Oklahoma, S.C. and Ill. facing tough choices on health costs

States around the country are debating how to deal with health costs and tight budgets.

26 May 2010

Dangerous bacterium appears in Australia for the first time

Clostridium difficile is a bacterium that has killed thousands abroad. Now is has been detected in three Australians for the first time. The bacterium was detected in three patients at Melbourne's Epworth Hospital.

25 May 2010

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District purchases QuadraMed CPR EHR solution

QuadraMed® Corporation today announced that Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Brawley, Calif., has selected the QuadraMed CPR (QCPR™) electronic health record (EHR) solution and several other QuadraMed applications to help improve the quality of patient care, increase operational efficiencies and enhance revenues. Also included in the purchase are QuadraMed's identity management, enterprise scheduling, revenue management and nurse-staffing management solutions.

25 May 2010

St. Jude Medical initiates enrollment in FAME II trial for coronary artery disease

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, announced today at EuroPCR that the first patient was enrolled in the FAME II (Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Plus Optimal Medical Treatment vs. Optimal Medical Treatment Alone in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease) trial.

25 May 2010

Halfpenny Technologies releases new critical value alerting, reporting feature for ITF-GoDoc solution

Halfpenny Technologies, Inc., a leading health information exchange (HIE) solutions provider specializing in laboratory, pathology and physician electronic medical record (EMR) system interoperability, has introduced a new critical value alerting and reporting feature for its ITF-GoDoc solution. ITF-GoDoc enables physicians to securely access laboratory, pathology and radiology result reports from their iPhone, Droid or Blackberry Storm-powered smartphones.

25 May 2010

Hospital News and Research

RSV appears to be predominant among Kenyan children hospitalized with severe pneumonia: Study

Researchers use CASL MRI technique to map cerebral blood flow patterns in schizophrenic patients

Research findings on pediatric ILD published online in PED

Liberty National Life Insurance to open new distribution offices in Voluntary Benefits Worksite and Senior Markets

PIONEER trial evaluates new safe concept of stent-drug combination

EIRMC, West Valley Medical Center to continue to serve Humana's Medicare Advantage members

Workplace wellness programs improve employer's bottom line

Positive results reported from Phase IIa clinical trial of intranasal oxytocin for CDH

Visually-guided laser-balloon catheter stops abnormal electrical pulses in patients with irregular heartbeats

NEVO Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent demonstrates safety and efficacy outcomes at 12 months

NIDDK awards Albert Einstein College of Medicine $9.5M for continuation of Diabetes Research and Training Center

KCI to feature expanded line of NPTP products and services at EWMA congress

Osteopathic manipulative medicine reduces length of hospital stays for pneumonia patients: Research

Researchers examine association between use of antibiotics and outcomes among patients with COPD

Kidney Health Week, experts criticise government inaction

State Roundup: Oklahoma, S.C. and Ill. facing tough choices on health costs

Dangerous bacterium appears in Australia for the first time

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District purchases QuadraMed CPR EHR solution

St. Jude Medical initiates enrollment in FAME II trial for coronary artery disease

Halfpenny Technologies releases new critical value alerting, reporting feature for ITF-GoDoc solution

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