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Racial, ethnic disparities remain a challenge for patients in the U.S. health care system: ACP

Racial and ethnic disparities remain a challenge for patients in the U.S. health care system, the American College of Physicians said in an updated paper released today. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care, Updated 2010, an update to a policy paper that was originally released in 2003, outlines recommendations on how to close the gap between racial and ethnic minority patients and their white counterparts.

27 Jul 2010

Study analyses anesthetic effects on surgical site infections

A study appearing in the August 2010 issue of Anesthesiology found that patients receiving a total hip or knee replacement in Taiwan had a higher incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) when general anesthesia was administered for the operation than when the same procedures were performed under epidural/spinal (regional) anesthesia.

27 Jul 2010

Cardiva Medical, Advanced Vascular Dynamics sign agreement to distribute hemostasis products

Cardiva Medical, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with Advanced Vascular Dynamics to distribute several products used for postcatheterization femoral and radial artery hemostasis in the U.S.

27 Jul 2010

AIDS 2010 opinions: U.S. funding for global HIV/AIDS programs; Empowering women, girls in fight against HIV/AIDS

The first letter, Ambassador Eric Goosby, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, addresses an opinion piece by Desmond Tutu, archbishop emeritus of Cape Town and honorary chairman of the Global AIDS Alliance. Goosby writes, "The United States has been and continues to be the global leader on HIV/AIDS. The best metric of our success is lives saved." Goosby cites an increased number of people on antiretrovirals financed by the United States and a commitment to treat 4 million more as part of the Global Health Initiative.

27 Jul 2010

1 yr old tested positive for angel dust and cocaine

In a shocking incident, a one year old boy baby tested positive for the drug Phencyclidine (PCP) commonly known as “angel dust” and cocaine after his parents took him to a hospital in Chicago.

26 Jul 2010

Healthcare Labor Update 2010: A year of critical opportunity for employers

When labor unions, particularly the Service Employee International Union (SEIU), spent hundreds of millions during the last presidential election cycle - resulting in a labor-friendly Democratic Administration and Congressional majority for the first time in a decade - it appeared the labor movement was poised to make a swift resurgence.

26 Jul 2010

New drug for type 2 diabetes, Effect of insulin on bones

In a groundbreaking finding, a new medicine Galvus (vildagliptin) has been created for people with type 2 diabetes that would lower blood glucose levels without the side effects of other medications.

26 Jul 2010

Anti-vaccination group declared unsafe

A Bangalow, NSW based group known as the Australian Vaccination Network (AVN) had earlier maligned the nation’s immunization campaign calling vaccines unsafe on their website. The New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commission had then issued a warning to them to include a disclaimer that the contents of the sites webpages should not be taken as medical advice. AVN failed to heed to the warnings and now the HCCC has issued a safety warning against the group.

26 Jul 2010

QRxPharma reports positive outcome of European Scientific Advice meetings on MoxDuo IR pain therapy

QRxPharmareported today positive outcomes of its European Scientific Advice meetings on the development and registration of MoxDuo IR, an immediate release Dual-Opioid™ pain therapy. The Company is currently completing pivotal Phase 3 trials required for filing a New Drug Application (NDA) for MoxDuo IR with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

26 Jul 2010

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Marianjoy announce partnership

Patients with acute physical rehabilitation needs now can undergo inpatient treatment close to home thanks to a new partnership between Adventist Hinsdale Hospital and Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. Announced today, the cooperative effort unites two organizations with similar holistic approaches to rehabilitative patient care for a variety of conditions in multiple settings.

26 Jul 2010

CMSI signs Letter of Intent with Green Medicals to acquire equity interest in 8 medical marijuana dispensaries

Cannabis Medical Solutions Inc., a leading company specializing in both brick-and-mortar and online merchant payment solutions and financial security products for medical marijuana dispensaries and high-risk merchant accounts, today announced that the Company has signed a Letter of Intent with Green Medicals LLC to acquire equity interest in up to eight (8) medical marijuana dispensaries within the state of Colorado.

26 Jul 2010

Bill giving malpractice coverage to doctors volunteering in community health centers faces stiff Senate resistance

The Hill: A bill aimed to appeal to physicians to work in medically underserved areas by shielding them from paying for malpractice coverage is facing stiff opposition. "The bill, passed Thursday by the House Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee, would offer free malpractice coverage to doctors volunteering at community health centers (CHCs) — private facilities receiving federal funds to treat patients where care is lacking."

26 Jul 2010

East Tennessee Children's Hospital selects ProVation Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that East Tennessee Children's Hospital has selected ProVation® Order Sets, powered by UpToDate® Decision Support, to automate the creation, deployment and maintenance of order sets.

26 Jul 2010

Medical Alarm Concepts partners with American Logistics to expand distribution capability

Medical Alarm Concepts Holding, Inc., manufacturer of the MediPendant™, the first fully-monitored medical alarm system that allows you to speak and listen directly through the pendant, announced today its partnership with American Logistics for expanded distribution and fulfillment of its products.

26 Jul 2010

CPC partners with CU School of Medicine on stem cell research

A major research company with expertise in managing clinical trials is partnering with the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus to more efficiently bring the latest stem cell discoveries from the laboratory to the patient.

26 Jul 2010

Analogic Medical Equipment receives ISO 13485 certification and ships first MRI amplifier product

Analogic Corporation, a leading provider of medical imaging and aviation security technology, announced today that the Company's newly established China operations, Analogic Medical Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., has received ISO 13485 certification and shipped its first MRI amplifier product.

26 Jul 2010

Seaside Therapeutics reports positive data from STX209 Phase 2 study in fragile X syndrome

Seaside Therapeutics, Inc. announced today data from the largest randomized, placebo-controlled study conducted to date in individuals with fragile X syndrome. In a Phase 2 study of STX209, clinically meaningful improvements on global and specific neurobehavioral outcomes were observed in the general study population. The improvements were statistically significant in pediatric patients with more severe impairments in sociability -- a core symptom of fragile X syndrome.

26 Jul 2010

Can-Fite's CF102 decreases HCV viral load in liver cancer patients

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd, a biotechnology company traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange reported today that a significant decrease in HCV viral load was detected in 3 patients with liver cancer who are treated daily orally with CF102. The company is studying CF102 as a treatment for liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC). The results announced today relate to data which came out of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of CF102 in the treatment of patients with advanced HCC.

26 Jul 2010

Hospira commences EPO Phase I U.S. clinical trial in renal dysfunction patients with anemia

Hospira, Inc., the world leader in generic injectable pharmaceuticals, today announced the start of a U.S. Phase I clinical trial of its biosimilar erythropoietin (EPO) in patients with renal (kidney) dysfunction who have anemia, an important step on the road toward introducing a biosimilar product in the United States. Erythropoietin is a treatment for anemia associated with chronic renal failure and chemotherapy.

26 Jul 2010

Aurora Health Care ranked among top 20% of top U.S. health systems

Aurora Health Care has been named among the top health systems in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters. Announced recently in Modern Healthcare, Aurora ranked in the top 20 percent of the list, which was based on clinical performance.

26 Jul 2010

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Racial, ethnic disparities remain a challenge for patients in the U.S. health care system: ACP

Study analyses anesthetic effects on surgical site infections

Cardiva Medical, Advanced Vascular Dynamics sign agreement to distribute hemostasis products

AIDS 2010 opinions: U.S. funding for global HIV/AIDS programs; Empowering women, girls in fight against HIV/AIDS

1 yr old tested positive for angel dust and cocaine

Healthcare Labor Update 2010: A year of critical opportunity for employers

New drug for type 2 diabetes, Effect of insulin on bones

Anti-vaccination group declared unsafe

QRxPharma reports positive outcome of European Scientific Advice meetings on MoxDuo IR pain therapy

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Marianjoy announce partnership

CMSI signs Letter of Intent with Green Medicals to acquire equity interest in 8 medical marijuana dispensaries

Bill giving malpractice coverage to doctors volunteering in community health centers faces stiff Senate resistance

East Tennessee Children's Hospital selects ProVation Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support

Medical Alarm Concepts partners with American Logistics to expand distribution capability

CPC partners with CU School of Medicine on stem cell research

Analogic Medical Equipment receives ISO 13485 certification and ships first MRI amplifier product

Seaside Therapeutics reports positive data from STX209 Phase 2 study in fragile X syndrome

Can-Fite's CF102 decreases HCV viral load in liver cancer patients

Hospira commences EPO Phase I U.S. clinical trial in renal dysfunction patients with anemia

Aurora Health Care ranked among top 20% of top U.S. health systems

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