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Major sports arenas in Europe have no adequate equipment, procedures to save spectators who suffer heart attacks

Too many major sports arenas in Europe do not have adequate equipment and procedures in place to save the lives of spectators who suffer heart attacks while watching a sporting event, according to new research published online today (Wednesday 3 March) in the European Heart Journal.

3 Mar 2010

Mood, behavioral problems after stressful interpersonal events: LPFC function may be a risk-factor

Think back to your last fight with someone you love. How did you feel afterwards? How did you behave? Conflict with a loved one often leaves a person feeling terrible and then behaving badly. So much so that these scenarios have become soap opera clich-s. After an argument, one partner may brood, slam the door, and then drive to a local bar to drown their sorrows in alcohol. These dramas rarely have happy endings. Given these stereotypes, how do people control their emotional reactions and prevent emotional storms and their attendant use of intoxicating substances?

3 Mar 2010

PCMA releases statement on GAO report that examines specialty-tier prescription drugs in Medicare Part D

“Meaningful biogenerics legislation should be the first stop for policymakers tasked with financing health reform. PCMA and a broad coalition of consumers, employers, labor unions, and others support bipartisan legislation that would create a regulatory pathway for the Food and Drug Administration to approve generic versions of biologic products.”

3 Mar 2010

Vaccine researchers at HZI find c-di-IMP molecule, more effective than known adjuvants

The adjuvants present in vaccines have a bad reputation. For most people, they are only unnecessary compounds within a medicinal product. This is a misunderstanding since adjuvants have a critical impact on the success of a vaccination. In the best case scenario, one single vaccination shot would be now sufficient for conferring life-long protection.

3 Mar 2010

CBT effective in treating patients suffering from lupus and high levels of daily stress

This study shows that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective in dealing with patients suffering from lupus and high levels of daily stress as it significantly reduces the incidence of psychological disorders associated with lupus and improves and maintains patients' QOL, despite there being no significant reduction in the disease activity index.

3 Mar 2010

South Carolina kidney patients to meet lawmakers and urge passage of S. 1128 legislation

On Wednesday, March 3, kidney patients from across South Carolina will join the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Carolinas, South Carolina Region and Dialysis Patient Citizens in holding a briefing at the State Capitol Rotunda, followed by a series of meetings with lawmakers and staff, urging the passage of key legislation this year that would help approximately 500 South Carolina kidney failure patients and thousands of disabled South Carolinians who are struggling to access health insurance for the life-saving medical care they need.

3 Mar 2010

Positive clinical trial results of EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner device announced

GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical, endoscopic treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, today announced initial, positive results from a clinical trial evaluating 12 months of treatment with the EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner.

3 Mar 2010

First Edition: March 3, 2010

This morning's news is all about President Obama's outreach yesterday to the GOP and his speech today detailing new elements of his health reform plan. Will this step resuscitate the Dem's overhaul efforts?

3 Mar 2010

Concordia University Professor awarded grant to study molecular mechanisms of virulence factor protein

Concordia University is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter D. Pawelek, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was awarded a grant from the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada to study molecular mechanisms of a virulence factor protein from an opportunistic pathogen that affects thalassemia patients.

3 Mar 2010

UPMC develops its first EHR application for BlackBerry smartphones

In an effort to put critical patient information in the hands of physicians at the bedside, UPMC announced today that it has developed its first electronic health record (EHR) application for BlackBerry® smartphones. The pilot project gives physicians access to such information as a patient’s allergies, current medications and recently completed lab tests.

3 Mar 2010

"Stem cells in drug discovery and development" workshop to be held during toxicology annual meeting

Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche) today announced a workshop to be held during the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT, on March 7 - 11.

3 Mar 2010

Report provides comprehensive insight into how physicians classify and treat patients with gout

BioTrends Research Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its TreatmentTrends®: Gout and Hyperuricemia publication. The report is based on responses to online surveys completed by 120 Rheumatologists and 57 Primary Care Physicians in the US who are managing a high number of patients with gout.

3 Mar 2010

FDA releases key findings of nation's dietary habits in Health and Diet Survey

More than half of consumers in the United States often read the food label when buying a product for the first time. These consumers are also increasingly aware of the link between diet and heart disease.

3 Mar 2010

athenahealth, DaVita to deliver web-based EHR and revenue cycle management service to nephrologists

athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of internet-based business services to physician practices, and DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), announced a partnership to deliver an integrated, web-based electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle management service to nephrologists across the country.

3 Mar 2010

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics installs Infinix CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems

To bring the latest in cardiovascular X-ray technology to its pediatric patients, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo., has installed two InfinixTM CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems with 8" x 8" flat panel detectors (FPD) from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. These systems are the first pediatric bi-plane systems in the U.S. equipped with Toshiba’s Next Generation Advanced Image Processing (AIP) capabilities.

3 Mar 2010

FDA's recommendations over LABAs: AANMA advises patients to make informed decisions

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) encourages patients to make informed decisions about recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations affecting patients using asthma medications known as long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) or 12-hour bronchodilators: Advair, Foradil, Serevent and Symbicort.

3 Mar 2010

Mayo Clinic Diet produces better results when dieters add personal coaching to their efforts to get healthier

The highly effective Mayo Clinic Diet, published in 2009, produces even better results when dieters add personal or group coaching to their efforts to get healthier. Mary Coussons-Read, PhD, Founding Principal and Coach for Powerful Mind Coaching, says her clients report that coaching helps them stay on track, stay motivated, and stick to their plans to reach a healthier weight.

3 Mar 2010

Universal Detection Technology responds to HSPH survey on anthrax threat

Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies and counter-terrorism training programs to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, responded today to a survey that says nearly a third of Americans would delay in taking an antibiotic recommended by public health officials in the wake of an anthrax detect.

3 Mar 2010

Genetic Immunity to present data on DermaVir for HIV/AIDS at DNA Vaccines 2010

Genetic Immunity, a US/Hungarian biopharmaceutical company developing nanomedicine vaccines, will present data at this week’s DNA Vaccines 2010 in New Orleans, LA concerning the formulation and topical administration of the DermaVir therapeutic vaccine for HIV/AIDS. DNA Vaccine 2010 invites leading scientists to report on the latest research in the progressive field of DNA or Genetic Vaccines.

3 Mar 2010

Eye injuries in young children: Keep liquid detergent capsules out of reach

In this week's BMJ, senior eye doctors are warning people to keep liquid capsules for fabric detergents out of the reach of children after a wave of eye injuries in young children at their hospital.

3 Mar 2010

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Major sports arenas in Europe have no adequate equipment, procedures to save spectators who suffer heart attacks

Mood, behavioral problems after stressful interpersonal events: LPFC function may be a risk-factor

PCMA releases statement on GAO report that examines specialty-tier prescription drugs in Medicare Part D

Vaccine researchers at HZI find c-di-IMP molecule, more effective than known adjuvants

CBT effective in treating patients suffering from lupus and high levels of daily stress

South Carolina kidney patients to meet lawmakers and urge passage of S. 1128 legislation

Positive clinical trial results of EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner device announced

First Edition: March 3, 2010

Concordia University Professor awarded grant to study molecular mechanisms of virulence factor protein

UPMC develops its first EHR application for BlackBerry smartphones

"Stem cells in drug discovery and development" workshop to be held during toxicology annual meeting

Report provides comprehensive insight into how physicians classify and treat patients with gout

FDA releases key findings of nation's dietary habits in Health and Diet Survey

athenahealth, DaVita to deliver web-based EHR and revenue cycle management service to nephrologists

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics installs Infinix CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems

FDA's recommendations over LABAs: AANMA advises patients to make informed decisions

Mayo Clinic Diet produces better results when dieters add personal coaching to their efforts to get healthier

Universal Detection Technology responds to HSPH survey on anthrax threat

Genetic Immunity to present data on DermaVir for HIV/AIDS at DNA Vaccines 2010

Eye injuries in young children: Keep liquid detergent capsules out of reach

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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