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Patients with germinal center-like structures face greater risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Biopsying the glands that produce saliva to test for germinal center-like formation when someone is diagnosed with primary Sjögren's Syndrome can predict later development of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta.

9 Nov 2010

HSR waiting period for vRad and NightHawk's proposed merger terminated

Virtual Radiologic (vRad) and NightHawk Radiology, announced today that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, for vRad's previously announced proposed merger with NightHawk, has terminated.

9 Nov 2010

Study demonstrates preventive effect of urate lowering therapy on cardiovascular mortality

The use of urate lowering therapy might successfully prevent death from cardiovascular disease in people with gout, according to research presented at the Nov 2010, American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta.

9 Nov 2010

Priaxon and Technical University Munich partner to develop anti-infective agents against infectious diseases

Priaxon AG, Munich, and the University Hospital Rechts der Isar (Technical University Munich) announce their cooperation for the development of new, highly selective anti-infective agents against a novel protein target class of widely spread infectious diseases. Their joint project is supported in the framework of the top cluster support project of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, coordinated by BioM GmbH.

9 Nov 2010

Patented cover for stethoscopes will curb hospital-acquired infections

Saints Medical Center is pleased to announce that Richard H. Ma, M.D, chair of its hospitalist department, has received a patent for a lightweight plastic cover for stethoscopes that will dramatically reduce hospital-acquired infections.

9 Nov 2010

EUSA completes BLA filing for ERWINASE in treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

EUSA Pharma, a transatlantic specialty pharmaceutical company focused on oncology, oncology supportive care and critical care, today announced that it has submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ERWINASE(R) (L-asparaginase derived from Erwinia chrysanthemi) for use in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in patients with hypersensitivity to E. coli-derived asparaginase.

9 Nov 2010

NEW ANA testing does not diagnose disorder in 40% of scleroderma patients

New research from Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) suggests that up to 40 percent of scleroderma patients will not be correctly diagnosed with the disorder using a new automated commercial screening test. The findings of the study will be presented Wednesday, November 10th at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Atlanta, Georgia.

9 Nov 2010

Exempla Healthcare selects ProVation MD for streamlined procedure documentation and coding

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Exempla Healthcare has selected its ProVation® MD software for gastroenterology and pulmonary procedure documentation and coding. ProVation MD will be deployed across three hospitals in the nationally recognized Exempla Healthcare System.

9 Nov 2010

Ultrasound needle guidance improves performance and outcomes of knee injections

The use of ultrasound needle guidance improves the performance, outcomes and the cost-effectiveness of knee injections in people with osteoarthritis, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta.

9 Nov 2010

Only 50% of lung cancer patients in England are getting lifesaving surgery

Only half as many lung cancer patients in England are getting potentially lifesaving surgery compared to the best countries in the world, according to a new report by the National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN).

9 Nov 2010

Dorland Health launches Professional Patient Advocate Institute

Dorland Health today announced the launch of The Professional Patient Advocate Institute (PPAI), a membership organization and community aligned around the common cause of providing advocacy for consumers as they strive to secure their healthcare needs and cover complex insurance and financial matters.

9 Nov 2010

Mobile technology improves diagnosis and treatment for mothers, newborns and children

Simple mobile technology, like basic cell phones, can be used to save the lives of mothers in childbirth, and improve the care of newborns and children, reaching underserved populations in remote areas.

9 Nov 2010

Blood 'metabolomics' study uncovers liver, heart, and kidney toxicity in healthy smokers

Examining the blood "metabolomics" profile of smokers immediately after they had a cigarette revealed activation of pathways involved in cell death, inflammation, and other forms of systemic damage, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Georgetown University Medical Center.

9 Nov 2010

Fake antimalarial medications uncovered across Ghana

Substandard and counterfeit versions of thirteen key antimalarial medicines were uncovered in multiple locations across Ghana by the Medicines Quality Monitoring surveillance program. Set up by the Ghana Food and Drugs Board (FDB) in collaboration with the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the program samples antimalarials across the public and private sectors.

9 Nov 2010

New guide predicts survival of terminally ill cancer patients

A new way of predicting how long terminally ill cancer patients have to live, has been devised by Cancer Research UK-funded research.

9 Nov 2010

Patients undergoing THR likely to have serious falls than orthopedic procedure

Patients who undergo total hip replacements are more at risk for having a serious fall while recovering in the hospital than patients undergoing other orthopedic procedures, according to a recent study. The study, which will be presented at the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, Nov. 7-11, in Atlanta, also identified other factors involved in patient falls that could help hospitals devise strategies to reduce these accidents.

9 Nov 2010

Multidetector CT helps pinpoint causes of ischemic stroke

Multidetector computed tomography (CT) helps pinpoint the causes of ischemic strokes, the most common type of stroke, potentially speeding the delivery of life-saving treatments, according to a study published online and in the January issue of Radiology.

9 Nov 2010

Intercell aggregate revenues decrease 28.4% to EUR 21.1m in 9 months ended September 30, 2010

Today, Intercell AG announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2010 and presented an update on the Company's key R&D programs as well as changes to the Management Board.

9 Nov 2010

GBS meningitis in infants still very serious

Although now less frequent because of preventive antibiotics, meningitis caused by group B streptococcal (GBS) bacteria is still a serious illness causing a high rate of death and severe complications in infants, reports a study in the November issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.

9 Nov 2010

Combination treatment with methotrexate and prednisone achieves remission in newly-developed RA

People with newly-developed rheumatoid arthritis or undifferentiated arthritis may be able to achieve remission, with continued drug therapy, after four months of treatment with methotrexate and prednisone, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta.

9 Nov 2010

Hospital News and Research

Patients with germinal center-like structures face greater risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

HSR waiting period for vRad and NightHawk's proposed merger terminated

Study demonstrates preventive effect of urate lowering therapy on cardiovascular mortality

Priaxon and Technical University Munich partner to develop anti-infective agents against infectious diseases

Patented cover for stethoscopes will curb hospital-acquired infections

EUSA completes BLA filing for ERWINASE in treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

NEW ANA testing does not diagnose disorder in 40% of scleroderma patients

Exempla Healthcare selects ProVation MD for streamlined procedure documentation and coding

Ultrasound needle guidance improves performance and outcomes of knee injections

Only 50% of lung cancer patients in England are getting lifesaving surgery

Dorland Health launches Professional Patient Advocate Institute

Mobile technology improves diagnosis and treatment for mothers, newborns and children

Blood 'metabolomics' study uncovers liver, heart, and kidney toxicity in healthy smokers

Fake antimalarial medications uncovered across Ghana

New guide predicts survival of terminally ill cancer patients

Patients undergoing THR likely to have serious falls than orthopedic procedure

Multidetector CT helps pinpoint causes of ischemic stroke

Intercell aggregate revenues decrease 28.4% to EUR 21.1m in 9 months ended September 30, 2010

GBS meningitis in infants still very serious

Combination treatment with methotrexate and prednisone achieves remission in newly-developed RA

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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