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'Consent rituals' cause life-threatening delays

Current rules requiring researchers to obtain consent for patients to take part in clinical trials in emergency situations are causing life-threatening delays to treatment, experts have argued.

25 Mar 2011

Study finds that 25% of health messages in school text books lack scientific evidence

Most school text books contain messages about health, but 24.6% of these are not based on any scientific evidence, according to a study by the Knowledge Management Unit at Baza Hospital (Granada), published in the journal BMC Public Health.

25 Mar 2011

U.S. statewide bank crises study finds no major impact of depression on mortality

A study published today provides a new perspective on the Great Depression of the 1930s. A widely held view is that there were remarkable improvements in life expectancy of over five years.

25 Mar 2011

News reports discuss Japan's disaster preparedness, health situations on the ground

According to a report published in the Lancet on Tuesday, Japan's medical and aid response to the earthquake and tsunami is being challenged by "the sheer scale of the devastation, widespread damage to supply routes and concerns about radiation leaks from a stricken nuclear power plant".

24 Mar 2011

Rapid treatment within an hour of injury dramatically cuts bleeding deaths in injured patients

An hour can make the difference between life and death when using tranexamic acid to treat injured patients with severe bleeding, a study by researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine suggests.

24 Mar 2011

SAVE THE PATIENT offers hygiene tips to prevent hospital-acquired infection

With infections contracted in hospitals rising at alarmingly high rates, patients cannot simply rely on hospital hygiene practices and protocols to protect themselves. Patients need to proactively interact with health care staff to ensure their own safety.

24 Mar 2011

Insomnia affects 20% of the Spanish population

Insomnia is common in Spain, and affects one person in every five. This is the conclusion of a study carried out by the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona and the Stanford University School of Medicine (USA), which shows that 40% of survey respondents aged over 65 report interrupted sleep at night being the prime cause of this problem.

24 Mar 2011

Study finds prevalence of insomnia among Spanish population

Insomnia is common in Spain, and affects one person in every five. This is the conclusion of a study carried out by the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona and the Stanford University School of Medicine, which shows that 40% of survey respondents aged over 65 report interrupted sleep at night being the prime cause of this problem.

23 Mar 2011

World Water Day focuses on impact of rapid urban population growth on water security

Tuesday marks World Water Day 2011, which this year focuses "on the impact of rapid urban population growth, industrialisation and uncertainties caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters on urban water systems," the Daily Times reports.

23 Mar 2011

EMD Millipore to acquire Biotest microbiology business to expand product portfolio

EMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA of Germany, today announced plans to expand its industrial microbiological testing portfolio. This follows Merck KGaA's announcement it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the microbiology business of Germany-based Biotest AG.

22 Mar 2011

U.S. Health And Human Services Secretary celebrates Patient Safety program achievements

An effort to improve quality and make Ohio the safest state in the nation for health care has garnered national attention.

22 Mar 2011

NYC expands YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program to help adults avoid disease consequences

The YMCA of Greater New York today announced the New York City expansion of the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, a 16-session group behavior change class that helps people at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes prevent the disease through healthy eating, increased activity and other positive lifestyle changes.

22 Mar 2011

CDC to award $2M grant to continue CARPE program in preventing healthcare-associated infections

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is awarding researchers at the Cook County Health & Hospitals System and Rush University Medical Center a $2 million grant to continue a successful program aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections, antibiotic resistance, and other adverse events associated with healthcare.

19 Mar 2011

World Vision begins Japan relief operations in city of Tome

As Japan approaches the one-week mark since the destructive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami, World Vision relief distribution operations began today in the city of Tome and tomorrow will reach Minami Sanriku, one of the hardest-hit coastal towns in the country.

18 Mar 2011

Despite obesity epidemic life expectancy rises in Europe

Life expectancy in Europe keeps increasing despite the obesity epidemic, with people in Britain reaching an older age than those living in the US, according to an analysis of trends over the last 40 years.

18 Mar 2011

Wash your hands? You may now approach the patient bed!

Each year patients in the U.S. get more than a million infections while in the hospital being treated for something else. The best way to prevent infection is to practice proper hand hygiene, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

17 Mar 2011

Expert discusses certain measures that can help prevent HAI spread

Healthcare-associated infections represent a growing concern for both patients and healthcare providers across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 1.7 million HAIs occur each year and contribute to the death of 99,000.

17 Mar 2011

Experts to discuss work directions for fight against TB at ITM conference in Antwerp

On occasion of the World TB Day, leading experts from 12 countries will take stock of the fight against tuberculosis, during a conference at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp.

17 Mar 2011

NHS staff concerns laid out in a report

Nearly one third of NHS staff say basic hygiene supplies such as hot water and soap are not always available when they need them. This was revealed in a comprehensive survey of the workforce. A third of workers said they would not be happy with the standard of care provided by their hospital if family or friends needed treatment, or had witnessed potentially dangerous errors in the past month. Many complained of bullying by colleagues and managers. Nearly 40% complained that low staffing levels prevented them from doing their jobs properly. The survey was completed by some 165,000 employees across England’s 388 trusts. This is the eighth annual NHS Staff Survey, collated by the Care Quality Commission watchdog.

16 Mar 2011

Researchers find insufficient cleaning can lead to microbe spread on orthodontic retainers

Insufficient cleaning could allow build-up of microbes on orthodontic retainers, researchers at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute have found. Dr Jonathan Pratten and colleagues looked at the types of microbes which live on retainers.

15 Mar 2011

Hygiene News and Research

'Consent rituals' cause life-threatening delays

Study finds that 25% of health messages in school text books lack scientific evidence

U.S. statewide bank crises study finds no major impact of depression on mortality

News reports discuss Japan's disaster preparedness, health situations on the ground

Rapid treatment within an hour of injury dramatically cuts bleeding deaths in injured patients

SAVE THE PATIENT offers hygiene tips to prevent hospital-acquired infection

Insomnia affects 20% of the Spanish population

Study finds prevalence of insomnia among Spanish population

World Water Day focuses on impact of rapid urban population growth on water security

EMD Millipore to acquire Biotest microbiology business to expand product portfolio

U.S. Health And Human Services Secretary celebrates Patient Safety program achievements

NYC expands YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program to help adults avoid disease consequences

CDC to award $2M grant to continue CARPE program in preventing healthcare-associated infections

World Vision begins Japan relief operations in city of Tome

Despite obesity epidemic life expectancy rises in Europe

Wash your hands? You may now approach the patient bed!

Expert discusses certain measures that can help prevent HAI spread

Experts to discuss work directions for fight against TB at ITM conference in Antwerp

NHS staff concerns laid out in a report

Researchers find insufficient cleaning can lead to microbe spread on orthodontic retainers

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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