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GRHF invites media to attend annual Christmas concert for pediatric programs

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation (GRHF) invites media to attend the Al Shamal Shriners' Oriental Band annual Christmas concert for children at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH).

5 Dec 2009

Oxygen Biotherapeutics commences enrollment in clinical trial of Oxycyte emulsion for TBI

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the company's Phase II-b, dose escalation, clinical trial in Switzerland for use of Oxycyte(TM) emulsion in traumatic brain injury (TBI). Oxycyte is the Company's perfluorocarbon (PFC) therapeutic oxygen carrier.

5 Dec 2009

Aetna Medicare Advantage members now have access to MidState Medical Center and Windham Hospital

Aetna (NYSE:ΑET) announced today that beginning January 1, 2010, its Medicare Advantage members will have access to MidState Medical Center and Windham Hospital as part of Aetna’s Medicare network of participating health care facilities in Connecticut.

5 Dec 2009

Osseon Therapeutics' Osseoflex and Osseoflex DR systems receive Canadian Medical Device Licenses

Osseon Therapeutics announced today that its Osseoflex (steerable and curvable bone cement delivery needle) and Osseoflex DR (steerable and curvable bone drill) systems for percutaneous vertebral augmentation received Canadian Medical Device Licenses from Health Canada for marketing and clinical use in Canada.

4 Dec 2009

African American and Hispanic adults smoking menthol cigarettes less likely to quit smoking, says study

African American and Hispanic adults who smoke menthol cigarettes may be less likely to quit smoking than those who smoke regular cigarettes, a new study by researchers at the UMDNJ-School of Public Health has found. The report, published in the December issue of Preventive Medicine, is believed to be the first to use national statistics to examine the association between menthol cigarettes and smoking cessation among adults.

4 Dec 2009

Climate change can cause major impact on global mental health

Leading mental health researchers are warning that some of the most important health consequences of climate change will be on mental health, yet this issue is unlikely to be given much attention at the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen next week.

4 Dec 2009

Usefulness of heart rate variability as a diagnostic for identifying dysfunction established

According to Dr. Daniel Weiss, a recent study of heart rate autonomic markers, and cardiac mortality published in the November issue of Heart Rhythm provides additional support for the usefulness of heart rate variability as a diagnostic for identifying dysfunction (neuropathy in diabetics and others) and cardiovascular mortality, including fatal arrhythmia or sudden cardiac death.

4 Dec 2009

Geisinger Health System and Philips VISICU team up to launch eICU Program

Geisinger Health System recently signed an agreement with Philips VISICU, to launch an eICU Program® that will enhance physicians' ability to care for Geisinger's sickest patients.

4 Dec 2009

Stryker to repurchase $750M of its common stock

Stryker Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $750 million of its common stock. The manner, timing and amount of any purchases will be determined by the Company's management based on their evaluation of market conditions, stock price and other factors and will be subject to regulatory considerations. Purchases may be made from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.

From Stryker 3 Dec 2009

CHF: Single federal agency to coordinate all disaster case management program implementations needed

GlobalOptions Group, Inc., a leading provider of domestic and international risk management services, affirmed today that James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA), its Crisis Management and Preparedness Services Division, supports the recommendations of a report developed by The Children’s Health Fund (CHF) to modify the National Response Framework to include issues addressing case management for children.

3 Dec 2009

Hennepin Regional Poison Center receives AAPCC accreditation

The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has designated Hennepin Regional Poison Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota as an accredited poison control center - a major milestone for the center. The designation by the AAPCC places the Hennepin Regional Poison Center among 58 accredited poison centers in the United States.

3 Dec 2009

Widowed population experiences higher mortality rate, says study

Married people in the United States are living longer these days, but the widowed are experiencing a higher mortality rate, according to new research by a Michigan State University sociologist.

3 Dec 2009

Ellipse Technologies presents clinical results of its MAGEC System study

Ellipse Technologies, Inc. announced today that a scientific presentation of the pre-human clinical results of the MAGEC System were presented by Dr. Gregory Mundis at the 3rd International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and Growing Spine held in Istanbul, Turkey, November 20 and 21st.

2 Dec 2009

FDA approves additional intended use of Roche's cobas TaqScreen MPX Test

Roche announced today that the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved an additional intended use for its licensed nucleic acid test, to screen source plasma in pools comprised of up to 96 individual donations. The test, called the cobas® TaqScreen MPX Test for use on the cobas s 201 system, is a qualitative, in-vitro test for the simultaneous, direct detection of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1 Group M RNA, HIV-1 Group O RNA , HIV-2 RNA), hepatitis C virus RNA and hepatitis B virus DNA in human plasma.

From Roche Sequencing and Life Science 2 Dec 2009

New data demonstrating the strength of Novartis' hematology portfolio to be presented

Novartis announced today that new data, including a late-breaking presentation on Tasigna® (nilotinib) 200 mg capsules in a form of chronic myeloid leukemia, demonstrate the strength of the company's hematology portfolio in advancing the care of patients.

2 Dec 2009

Saint Louis University Hospital performs one of the first total abdominal colectomies

Building upon the momentum and success of its rapidly growing single-incision laparoscopic surgery program, Saint Louis University Hospital recently performed one of the first total abdominal colectomies, including reconstruction of the intestinal tract by reconnection of the remaining small intestine to the rectum, via single-incision laparoscopy.

2 Dec 2009

$Careful diagnosis can help avoid long-term disabilities associated with uncommon fractures$

Careful diagnosis can help avoid long-term disabilities associated with uncommon fractures

Located in areas of the foot that can be hard to visualize with X-rays and other imaging techniques, injuries to the ankle area of the foot are the most frequently misdiagnosed of all foot fractures. Delayed diagnosis can have serious consequences, sometimes leading to permanent disability.

2 Dec 2009

Human-animal bond offers significant benefits

A pet owner knows the enormous joy and comfort that an animal can provide, especially in troubled times. Most pets are considered important members of the family and irreplaceable companions.

1 Dec 2009

50 U.S. Hospitals approve Osteotech's Plexur M bone-polymer biocomposite

Osteotech, Inc., a leader in the emerging field of biologic products for regenerative healing, announced today that Plexur M® (moldable), a bone-polymer biocomposite built upon the Company's proprietary Plexur® technology platform, has been approved for use by 50 U.S. hospitals to date. The Company expects to receive additional approvals as Plexur M continues to gain mindshare among surgeons.

1 Dec 2009

Free medications to people after heart attack will increase length of their life

Providing free medications to people after heart attack could add years to patients' lives at a relatively low cost for provincial governments, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.

1 Dec 2009

Trauma News and Research

GRHF invites media to attend annual Christmas concert for pediatric programs

Oxygen Biotherapeutics commences enrollment in clinical trial of Oxycyte emulsion for TBI

Aetna Medicare Advantage members now have access to MidState Medical Center and Windham Hospital

Osseon Therapeutics' Osseoflex and Osseoflex DR systems receive Canadian Medical Device Licenses

African American and Hispanic adults smoking menthol cigarettes less likely to quit smoking, says study

Climate change can cause major impact on global mental health

Usefulness of heart rate variability as a diagnostic for identifying dysfunction established

Geisinger Health System and Philips VISICU team up to launch eICU Program

Stryker to repurchase $750M of its common stock

CHF: Single federal agency to coordinate all disaster case management program implementations needed

Hennepin Regional Poison Center receives AAPCC accreditation

Widowed population experiences higher mortality rate, says study

Ellipse Technologies presents clinical results of its MAGEC System study

FDA approves additional intended use of Roche's cobas TaqScreen MPX Test

New data demonstrating the strength of Novartis' hematology portfolio to be presented

Saint Louis University Hospital performs one of the first total abdominal colectomies

Careful diagnosis can help avoid long-term disabilities associated with uncommon fractures

Human-animal bond offers significant benefits

50 U.S. Hospitals approve Osteotech's Plexur M bone-polymer biocomposite

Free medications to people after heart attack will increase length of their life

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