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Loyola to be included in "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for neonatal care

Loyola University Medical Center will be included in the "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for caring for the world's smallest baby.

2 Jan 2015

FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s weight loss injection, Saxenda

Novo Nordisk today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the new drug application (NDA) for Saxenda® (liraglutide [rDNA origin] injection), the first once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist for chronic weight management.

25 Dec 2014

Single mom enrolls in Loyola nursing program to care for critically ill

As a biomedical engineer, Lynn Anne Gantt always longed to work on the front lines of patient care. After having four boys, she took a break from engineering before discovering an outlet that would allow her to pursue her dreams.

23 Dec 2014

Different gene mutations lead to different features of ASD

People with autism have a wide range of symptoms, with no two people sharing the exact type and severity of behaviors.

23 Dec 2014

Aviv REIT acquires 28 properties for $305 million from Diamond Senior Living

Aviv REIT, Inc. announced today that it acquired 28 properties (plus an office building) for $305 million from Diamond Senior Living, LLC, a subsidiary of General Electric Credit Corporation of Tennessee (itself a subsidiary of General Electric Capital Corporation).

18 Dec 2014

V101 Management selects gEHRiMed EHR solution to manage patients

V101 Management Services has selected gEHRiMed as its Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. V101 Management Services specializes in providing clinical oversight, education, and enhanced medical protocols and programming to our contracted partners, resulting in improved clinical care delivery for patients.

18 Dec 2014

UAH forms new Learning and Technology Resource Center to train student nurses

The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing has formed a new Learning and Technology Resource Center (LTRC) to consolidate its use of technology and lifelike patient simulators to train students and to further research in healthcare simulation education.

18 Dec 2014

Two orphan receptor proteins exert fatal double whammy effect against glioblastoma cells

Two related proteins exert a lethal double whammy effect against glioblastoma cells when activated with a small molecule, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

18 Dec 2014

High-dose flu vaccine better than regular flu shot for frail, older adults of long-term care facilities

The high-dose flu vaccine is significantly better than the regular flu shot at boosting the immune response to the flu virus in frail, older residents of long-term care facilities, according to the results of a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study.

18 Dec 2014

Insomnia is a marker for increased risk of back pain, say University of Haifa researchers

Having trouble sleeping? Then you are nearly one-and-a-half times more likely to eventually suffer from back pain, according to a new study conducted by the University of Haifa.

17 Dec 2014

Researchers gain new insight into how motor neurons in the brain die during ALS

Researchers look to understand the causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), in the hope of finding new ways to treat the disease. A new study published online today (December 17th) in the Cell Press journal Neuron shows that a common gene mutation in ALS generates a deadly protein that may cause the damage in the brain that leads to ALS.

17 Dec 2014

Recipients of 2014 ARN Role Awards announced

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses announced the recipients of the 2014 ARN Role Awards at its 40th Annual Educational Conference, held October 29 - November 1 in Anaheim, CA. ARN Role Awards are given for outstanding contributions in various aspects of rehabilitation nursing.

17 Dec 2014

People with severe dementia who live in community settings show more signs of depression

Researchers studied 414 people with severe dementia along with their carers in England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. The study gathered information on quality of life, activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding and dressing and presence of depressive symptoms using standardised measures.

From The University of Manchester 17 Dec 2014

Two UT Arlington professors named National Academy of Inventors Fellows

Two University of Texas at Arlington professors known for their innovation in the world of chemistry have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.

17 Dec 2014

Older adults participating in hospital-based exercise program report less pain, stiffness and fatigue

It may seem counterintuitive, but exercise can be beneficial for people suffering from arthritis and other muscle and joint conditions. A new study at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that older adults experienced less pain, reduced stiffness and less fatigue after participating in a hospital-based exercise program.

16 Dec 2014

Lilly receives FDA approval for CYRAMZA (ramucirumab)

Eli Lilly and Company has received its third U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for CYRAMZA (ramucirumab).

16 Dec 2014

Researchers map B cell response to non-gluten proteins of wheat in celiac disease

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have found that, in addition to gluten, the immune systems of patients with celiac disease react to specific types of non-gluten protein in wheat. The results were reported online in the Journal of Proteome Research.

16 Dec 2014

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Loyola to be included in "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for neonatal care

FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s weight loss injection, Saxenda

Single mom enrolls in Loyola nursing program to care for critically ill

Different gene mutations lead to different features of ASD

Aviv REIT acquires 28 properties for $305 million from Diamond Senior Living

V101 Management selects gEHRiMed EHR solution to manage patients

UAH forms new Learning and Technology Resource Center to train student nurses

Two orphan receptor proteins exert fatal double whammy effect against glioblastoma cells

High-dose flu vaccine better than regular flu shot for frail, older adults of long-term care facilities

Insomnia is a marker for increased risk of back pain, say University of Haifa researchers

Researchers gain new insight into how motor neurons in the brain die during ALS

Recipients of 2014 ARN Role Awards announced

People with severe dementia who live in community settings show more signs of depression

Two UT Arlington professors named National Academy of Inventors Fellows

Older adults participating in hospital-based exercise program report less pain, stiffness and fatigue

Lilly receives FDA approval for CYRAMZA (ramucirumab)

Researchers map B cell response to non-gluten proteins of wheat in celiac disease

Murdoch University outlines research on antimicrobial resistance at symposium

Quarterly data on registered nurse workforce now available at healthworkforcestudies.com

Researchers examine whether frequent visits to wards help nurses deliver patient-centred care

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