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Meridian Health and Cypak collaborate to improve patient care and clinical outcomes

Meridian Health and Cypak today announced a partnership to jointly develop new technology-based products and services aimed at improved patient care and clinical outcomes.

7 Jan 2010

New evidence suggests long-term exposure to cell phone signals may protect against Alzheimer's disease

The millions of people who spend hours every day on a cell phone may have a new excuse for yakking. A surprising new study in mice provides the first evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic waves associated with cell phone use may actually protect against, and even reverse, Alzheimer's disease.

6 Jan 2010

First Edition: January 6, 2010

Today's headlines detail Democrat's intraparty efforts to finalize a health reform bill and the key policy issues at the heart of those negotiations.

6 Jan 2010

Medicare beneficiaries can switch their coverage during open enrollment, says Allsup

Medicare annual enrollment ended Dec. 31, but some beneficiaries can switch their coverage during open enrollment from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare services.

6 Jan 2010

Federal judge upholds key provisions of new law, gives FDA the power to regulate tobacco products

In a significant victory for public health, a federal judge in Kentucky today upheld most key provisions of the new law giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the power to regulate tobacco products.

6 Jan 2010

New research shows breast milk is not as important for mother or child's health

Feeling guilty that you didn't breastfeed your children enough - or at all? Relax. New research shows that breast milk is not as important for either the mother or the child's health.

6 Jan 2010

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to higher risk of death among African-Americans compared to whites

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to a higher number of heart and stroke-related deaths among black Americans compared to whites, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study.

6 Jan 2010

Elsevier acquires NurseSquared

Elsevier (http://www.elsevier.com), the leading global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced today the acquisition of NurseSquared (http://www.nursesquared.com) , the leading electronic health record (EHR) training product in the market that teaches students how to properly document using a simulated EHR. The NurseSquared training tool allows Elsevier to offer a more complete curriculum solution, including an EHR training tool, to academic customers.

5 Jan 2010

Children’s vaccination coverage rises substantially in U.S.

About three-quarters of U.S. children received recommended vaccinations in 2008, up from about half in 2000, reports a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

5 Jan 2010

Psychotherapy may prevent obesity in teenage girls

Girls who undertook IPT were more likely to stabilize or reduce their BMI than those who received the health education classes. BMI is a measure of body weight corrected for height and, when adjusted for age and sex, is used to determine appropriate weight gain in growing children and teens.

5 Jan 2010

Catholic Bishops mandate food, water for comatose patients with little hope of recovery

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has directed Catholic hospitals to give food, water and medicine to comatose patients even when there is little hope of recovery, The San Francisco Chronicle reports.

5 Jan 2010

Changes needed in orthopedic training programs, but restrictions and generational differences compromise learning experience

Changes are needed in the programs that train orthopedic surgeons to ensure these doctors are adequately trained, according to a study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City.

5 Jan 2010

Persistent disparities exist in nursing homes

Hispanic senior citizens are living in nursing homes in ever-increasing numbers, but they face a gap in their quality of care compared to white residents, according to new research from Brown University.

5 Jan 2010

Exergen TemporalScanner selected as one of 24 "Smartest Products of the Decade"

The Exergen TemporalScanner, a breakthrough innovation in medical thermometry, was selected last week as one of 24 "Smartest Products of the Decade" by Inc. magazine, which stated "These products revolutionized the way we spend our time -- technologically, culturally, and beyond."

5 Jan 2010

VELCADE sNDA receives FDA approval

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for VELCADE, which expands the label to include long-term (median follow-up 36.7 months) overall survival (OS) data from the landmark VISTA trial and provides specific dosing recommendations for patients with hepatic impairment. The VISTA trial examined the use of VELCADE based therapy in patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma (MM).

5 Jan 2010

PharMerica announces acquisition of Integrity Pharmacy Services for cash

PharMerica Corporation, a national provider of institutional pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management services, announced today that effective December 31, 2009, it has acquired Integrity Pharmacy Services for cash.

5 Jan 2010

San Diego's PACE program lowering cost for seniors who want to retain independence

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that an elderly care program is allowing senior citizens to retain their independence by providing medical care and home assistance through a nonprofit program.

5 Jan 2010

Health care and nursing jobs continue to be in demand

The new year promises new health care industry jobs around the country, but in some places, such as Indiana, a shortage of nursing instructors could lead to fewer trained nurses to fill those jobs.

4 Jan 2010

Amedisys completes acquisition of home health operations of Hackensack University Medical Center

Amedisys, Inc., one of America's leading home health nursing companies, today announced that it has received the regulatory approvals from the state of New Jersey and that it has completed the acquisition of the home health operations of Hackensack University Medical Center.

4 Jan 2010

GeckoSystems to resume in home personal companion robot trials after Holidays

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (http://www.geckosystems.com/) announced today that they have resumed their in home personal companion robot trials for elder care after pausing during the Holidays.

4 Jan 2010

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Meridian Health and Cypak collaborate to improve patient care and clinical outcomes

New evidence suggests long-term exposure to cell phone signals may protect against Alzheimer's disease

First Edition: January 6, 2010

Medicare beneficiaries can switch their coverage during open enrollment, says Allsup

Federal judge upholds key provisions of new law, gives FDA the power to regulate tobacco products

New research shows breast milk is not as important for mother or child's health

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to higher risk of death among African-Americans compared to whites

Elsevier acquires NurseSquared

Children’s vaccination coverage rises substantially in U.S.

Psychotherapy may prevent obesity in teenage girls

Catholic Bishops mandate food, water for comatose patients with little hope of recovery

Changes needed in orthopedic training programs, but restrictions and generational differences compromise learning experience

Persistent disparities exist in nursing homes

Exergen TemporalScanner selected as one of 24 "Smartest Products of the Decade"

VELCADE sNDA receives FDA approval

PharMerica announces acquisition of Integrity Pharmacy Services for cash

San Diego's PACE program lowering cost for seniors who want to retain independence

Health care and nursing jobs continue to be in demand

Amedisys completes acquisition of home health operations of Hackensack University Medical Center

GeckoSystems to resume in home personal companion robot trials after Holidays

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