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New therapy for lung cancer produces manageable side effects

A promising new therapy for the most common form of lung cancer appears to produce largely manageable side effects, and an ongoing clinical trial is determining whether the compound treats tumors more effectively than what's on the market, according research that scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center will present at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on Saturday, June 1.

1 Jun 2013

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System transferred to Catholic Health Initiatives

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas today transferred St. Luke's Episcopal Health System to Catholic Health Initiatives, the nation's third-largest faith-based health system, officials announced.

1 Jun 2013

Medicare forecast: Solvent until 2026, though baby boomer costs loom

The government said Friday that Medicare's giant hospital trust will not be exhausted until 2026, two years later than projected last year, ... The reasons given for the improved financial outlook for Medicare were an overall slowdown in health care spending, particularly on skilled nursing care, as well as lower projected costs for popular insurance plans available within the Medicare program.

1 Jun 2013

Researchers discover potential biomarkers to identify patients with head and neck cancer

Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center will present data at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on Saturday, June 1, which shows the discovery of potential biomarkers that may be used to identify patients with head and neck cancer whose tumors are unlikely to respond to treatment by the targeted therapy cetuximab-a type of monoclonal antibody.

1 Jun 2013

Research: Intervention by nurses increases likelihood of patient giving up smoking by 28%

Research from the World Health Organisation suggests that intervention by nurses increases the likelihood of a patient giving up smoking by 28%

1 Jun 2013

Health care workers urge state officials to halt pending Medi-Cal payment cuts

Citing devastating impacts on California's most vulnerable patients, local hospital leaders joined with physicians and health care workers in Alameda County today to urge state officials to halt pending Medi-Cal payment cuts.

1 Jun 2013

Study: Women are less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical site infections than male counterparts

A new study from Columbia University School of Nursing supports a growing body of evidence that women are less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical site infections than their male counterparts.

31 May 2013

Viewpoints: Obamacare is already working; George W. Bush on 'personal responsibility'; Medicaid expansion and the mentally ill

The Affordable Care Act has been under siege since before it even had a name. Some on the right saw it as government overreach. Some on the left considered it better for insurance companies than for consumers. As many of the law's provisions take effect over the next year, we're hearing from both sides all over again. This time the theme is that the law is too complex. ... Read the discussion (5/29).

31 May 2013

HSS to bring complex cervical spine surgery experts together to discuss unusual conditions

Hospital for Special Surgery will bring together some of the world's experts in complex cervical spine surgery to address the challenges and successful outcomes for patients with unusual conditions.

31 May 2013

Choosing better sunglasses to protect kids' eyes from damaging rays

Summer months are just on the horizon bringing wonderful warm days filled with sunshine. For most parents, sending kids outside to play includes lathering them with sunscreen to protect their skin from too much of the sun's UVA and UVB rays, but what about protecting their children's eyes?

31 May 2013

Study finds women less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical-site infections than men

A new study from Columbia University School of Nursing supports a growing body of evidence that women are less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical site infections than their male counterparts.

31 May 2013

Comprehensive analyses of the benefits and risks of NSAIDs

Charles H. Hennekens, MD, DrPH, the first Sir Richard Doll professor and senior academic advisor to the dean in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University has published in the current issue of The Lancet the most comprehensive analyses of the benefits and risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which include cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors (coxibs).

31 May 2013

Calif.'s Supreme Court considers whether school workers who are not nurses can administer insulin shots to children

The justices appear cool to the idea that only licensed nurses should be able to give the shots, despite arguments by the state nurses association.

31 May 2013

States deal with hospitals' structural, financial issues

Hospitals in the District of Columbia, New York and Louisiana deal with "structural challenges," cost-sharing and other funding issues.

30 May 2013

Porter Cancer Care Center to use new image-guided radiotherapy system for cancer treatment

Starting June 2013, the Porter Cancer Care Center at Porter Adventist Hospital becomes one of the few facilities in the country to offer highly advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery cancer treatment options using the new Varian TrueBeam image-guided radiotherapy system.

30 May 2013

Schwartz Center Rounds to create compassionate healthcare system in England

Schwartz Center Rounds-, a program that helps healthcare providers process the difficult emotional and social issues they face in caring for patients and their families, has become a central part of England's strategy to create a more compassionate healthcare system.

30 May 2013

State-by-state analysis warns of looming health care crisis

The report examines the rising number of seniors and growing rates of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.

30 May 2013

PTSD following heart attack is associated with poor sleep, study finds

Clinicians have long speculated that poor sleep may be a mechanism involved in the higher risk of further cardiac events or death among those with post-traumatic stress disorder following a heart attack, but the association between PTSD and sleep after a heart event has been unknown.

30 May 2013

Study: Living in poverty linked to increased risk of getting chlamydia in young adulthood

Living in a poor neighborhood as an adolescent is linked to an increased risk of getting the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia in young adulthood, according to new research.

30 May 2013

BayCare Health System, CHS agree to co-manage two onsite health centers for employees

BayCare Health System and CHS Health Services have agreed to co-manage two onsite health centers staffed by full-time physicians and nursing staff dedicated entirely for the health system's employees.

29 May 2013

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

New therapy for lung cancer produces manageable side effects

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System transferred to Catholic Health Initiatives

Medicare forecast: Solvent until 2026, though baby boomer costs loom

Researchers discover potential biomarkers to identify patients with head and neck cancer

Research: Intervention by nurses increases likelihood of patient giving up smoking by 28%

Health care workers urge state officials to halt pending Medi-Cal payment cuts

Study: Women are less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical site infections than male counterparts

Viewpoints: Obamacare is already working; George W. Bush on 'personal responsibility'; Medicaid expansion and the mentally ill

HSS to bring complex cervical spine surgery experts together to discuss unusual conditions

Choosing better sunglasses to protect kids' eyes from damaging rays

Study finds women less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical-site infections than men

Comprehensive analyses of the benefits and risks of NSAIDs

Calif.'s Supreme Court considers whether school workers who are not nurses can administer insulin shots to children

States deal with hospitals' structural, financial issues

Porter Cancer Care Center to use new image-guided radiotherapy system for cancer treatment

Schwartz Center Rounds to create compassionate healthcare system in England

State-by-state analysis warns of looming health care crisis

PTSD following heart attack is associated with poor sleep, study finds

Study: Living in poverty linked to increased risk of getting chlamydia in young adulthood

BayCare Health System, CHS agree to co-manage two onsite health centers for employees

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