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SJH Regional Medical Center implements Omnicell 14.0 with Anywhere RN software solution

Omnicell, Inc., a leading provider of system solutions to acute healthcare facilities, today announced that South Jersey Healthcare (SJH) Regional Medical Center has implemented Omnicell 14.0 with Anywhere RN(TM), a software solution used in conjunction with Omnicell's automated medication dispensing cabinets to ensure safe, efficient and accessible medication management throughout the hospital. South Jersey Healthcare was one of the first hospitals to implement Omnicell 14.0, which is now available to all Omnicell customers.

From Omnicell, Inc. 24 Nov 2009

Scientists determine how insulin resistant drugs alter core biochemical pathways through systems biology approach

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego recently offered the sharpest-yet picture of how core biochemical pathways in skeletal muscle cells and fat cells are altered in people who suffer from insulin resistance-a primary defect in type 2 diabetes and obesity. Taking a systems biology approach, the bioengineers and medical researchers also determined how a common class of drugs for treating insulin resistance-TZDs-alter these same core pathways.

24 Nov 2009

CFSAN releases IFT report

The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) today released a report from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), which recommends clear objectives be set for all users of a simpler, globally accepted food supply chain that can benefit from existing commercial systems.

24 Nov 2009

Study reveals high levels of cardiac biomarkers in the blood of heart attack patients

Many heart attack patients have high levels of cardiac biomarkers in the blood for several months after leaving the hospital, with more shortness of breath and chest pain, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

24 Nov 2009

Researchers awarded grant to find effective methods for childhood obesity prevention

Childhood obesity is on the rise, and with it comes an increased risk for developing health problems such as type 2 diabetes. The best way to reduce the risk of serious weight-related health issues such as diabetes is to eat healthy and increase physical activity.

24 Nov 2009

Clavis Pharma signs drug development and commercialisation agreement with Clovis Oncology

Clavis Pharma ASA, the clinical stage oncology focused pharmaceutical company, and Clovis Oncology, Inc., the newly formed oncology company led by former Pharmion Corporation executives, announced today an agreement for the further development and commercialisation of the Clavis Pharma drug candidate, CP-4126, currently in Phase II development in pancreatic cancer.

24 Nov 2009

MRSA making its way into hospitals, says study

The community-associated strain of the deadly superbug MRSA-an infection-causing bacteria resistant to most common antibiotics-poses a far greater health threat than previously known and is making its way into hospitals, according to a study in the December issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

24 Nov 2009

Minimally invasive procedure relieves chronic back pain for retired school teacher

Carole Riggs, a retired teacher and school principal, points to her work during one Christmas vacation - bending, twisting and sitting on the floor to create games and teaching aids - as the primary culprit behind many years of back pain.

24 Nov 2009

LFAGW celebrates 35th anniversary

The Lupus Foundation of America Greater Washington Chapter (LFAGW) will celebrate 35 years of success providing free day-to-day education, advice and resources for the 75,000+ people with lupus and their families in the greater D.C. area.

24 Nov 2009

Healthland to participate in upcoming HIMSS conferences

Healthland, America's market leader of healthcare information solutions for small community and critical access hospitals, announced today it will participate in the upcoming Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conferences, The ARRA Era – Takin’ HIT to the Streets, in Dallas, Dec. 4, 2009 and in Chicago, Jan. 15, 2010.

24 Nov 2009

Iowa State University's researcher develops and ships H1N1 vaccine for swine producers

The only swine vaccine available for the H1N1 virus has been sent to vaccinate a swine herd infected with the virus. The vaccination marks the first time vaccine has been sent to a swine herd diagnosed with the pandemic flu.

24 Nov 2009

Clavis Pharma announces $380 million agreement to develop its CP-4126 drug candidate

Clavis Pharma ASA, the clinical stage oncology focused pharmaceutical company, announced today a $380 million agreement for the further development and commercialisation of its drug candidate, CP-4126, currently in Phase II development in pancreatic cancer.

24 Nov 2009

Physical exercise - one of the most effective methods of preventing disease

Physical exercise is one of the most effective methods of preventing disease. The current issue of Deutsches -rzteblatt International is devoted to this important topic.

24 Nov 2009

New technology developed to rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure

Research conducted by University of Minnesota scientists, in collaboration with Celladon Corporation, has led to the invention of technology to more rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure.

24 Nov 2009

Seattle Genetics and Agensys expand ADC collaboration

Seattle Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN) and Agensys, Inc., an affiliate of Astellas, announced today an expansion of the companies’ antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) collaboration. Under the amended agreement, Agensys will pay a $12 million fee for exclusive rights to ADC licenses against additional antigen targets. Seattle Genetics also receives an option to co-develop another ADC at the time of investigational new drug (IND) submission.

24 Nov 2009

Breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy drug Taxol more likely to develop chronic neuropathic pain

Breast cancer patients treated with the chemotherapy drug Taxol (paclitaxel) are more likely to develop chronic neuropathic pain, according to research published in The Journal of Pain, the peer review publication of the American Pain Society.

24 Nov 2009

Eight nonprofit organizations receive Humana Foundation Economic Response Grants

During the ongoing economic downturn that has touched the entire country, many nonprofit organizations have found their services – such as food pantries, temporary shelters and medical clinics – to be increasingly important to their communities. Complicating

24 Nov 2009

$5 million donation for Southampton Hospital to fund a new Emergency Department

Southampton Hospital announced today that Jenny and John Paulson have donated $5 million to fund a new Emergency Department. The gift is the largest in the Hospital's history and will enable the Hospital to almost double the existing space and greatly expand its delivery of emergency care to residents and visitors of the South Fork of Long Island.

24 Nov 2009

Researchers find causes for patellofemoral pain syndrome

From professional athletes to weekend warriors, the condition known as "runner's knee" is a painful and potentially debilitating injury suffered by millions of people - although until now, it has been unclear just what causes it.

24 Nov 2009

Exposure to gas fumes can increase aggressive behavior

Outrageous prices may not be the only thing causing anger at the petrol pumps. A new study, published in the open access journal BMC Physiology, has shown that rats exposed to fumes from leaded and unleaded gasoline become more aggressive.

24 Nov 2009

Medical News

SJH Regional Medical Center implements Omnicell 14.0 with Anywhere RN software solution

Scientists determine how insulin resistant drugs alter core biochemical pathways through systems biology approach

CFSAN releases IFT report

Study reveals high levels of cardiac biomarkers in the blood of heart attack patients

Researchers awarded grant to find effective methods for childhood obesity prevention

Clavis Pharma signs drug development and commercialisation agreement with Clovis Oncology

MRSA making its way into hospitals, says study

Minimally invasive procedure relieves chronic back pain for retired school teacher

LFAGW celebrates 35th anniversary

Healthland to participate in upcoming HIMSS conferences

Iowa State University's researcher develops and ships H1N1 vaccine for swine producers

Clavis Pharma announces $380 million agreement to develop its CP-4126 drug candidate

Physical exercise - one of the most effective methods of preventing disease

New technology developed to rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure

Seattle Genetics and Agensys expand ADC collaboration

Breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy drug Taxol more likely to develop chronic neuropathic pain

Eight nonprofit organizations receive Humana Foundation Economic Response Grants

$5 million donation for Southampton Hospital to fund a new Emergency Department

Researchers find causes for patellofemoral pain syndrome

Exposure to gas fumes can increase aggressive behavior

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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