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Study indicates school burnout among adolescents is shared with parental work burnout

Recent research indicates that school burnout among adolescents is shared with parental work burnout. Children of parents suffering from burnout are more likely than others to experience school burnout.

19 Jan 2010

Video Guidance designs integrated distance learning program for NWHSU

Eden Prairie-based Video Guidance, the leading visual communications provider in the Upper Midwest, has designed an integrated distance learning program for Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) located in Bloomington, Minn.

19 Jan 2010

Genetic map of Artemisia will accelerate breeding to address increased demand for malaria treatments

Plant scientists at the University of York have published the first genetic map of the medicinal herb Artemisia annua. The map is being used to accelerate plant breeding of Artemisia and rapidly develop the species into a high-yielding crop. This development is urgently needed to help meet escalating demand for effective malaria treatments.

19 Jan 2010

Save the Children focuses on long-term plan to build better disaster planning and management in Haiti

Even as Save the Children delivers aid to children and families in Haiti, the international humanitarian agency is building a long-term plan to build back better in the impoverished, earthquake-ravaged country.

19 Jan 2010

Wound Management Technologies engages Miller Tabak to execute its plans for 2010

Wound Management Technologies, Inc., a rapidly growing provider of specialty medical products, announced today that it has engaged National Investment Banking firm Miller Tabak & Co., LLC, a twenty-eight year old institutional trading firm as part of its strategy in accelerating the search for potential partners that will help grow revenues, which are necessary to execute Wound Managements plans for 2010.

19 Jan 2010

BBB rates 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics A+

6 Day Dental and Orthodontics, a Coppell-based dental company founded by Dr. John Bond in 1989, today announced its A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Dallas, held since January 2003. BBB assigns grades from A to F with pluses and minuses, and 6 Day has achieved its highest mark. The grade represents BBB's degree of confidence that the business is operating in a trustworthy manner and will make a good faith effort to resolve any customer concerns.

19 Jan 2010

Gastric bypass surgery may increase life expectancy of morbidly obese individuals

A computerized model suggests that most morbidly obese individuals would likely live longer if they had gastric bypass surgery, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. However, the best decision for individual patients varies based on factors such as age, increasing body mass index and the effectiveness of surgery.

19 Jan 2010

Two heavily damaged zones in Haiti are assigned to PADF

A heavily damaged area of downtown Port-au-Prince and communities in the Southeast province have been assigned to the Pan American Development Foundation and its partners for immediate relief, the non-profit organization announced. www.PanAmericanRelief.org

19 Jan 2010

Conference to discuss developments in the evolving area of DSD

Following the recent international controversy regarding the gender of South African runner Caster Semenya, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will closely monitor the results of "The 2nd World Conference: Hormonal and Genetic Basis of Sexual Differentiation Disorders," which will bring together many of the world's top experts in endocrinology and genetics to discuss developments in the evolving area of Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD).

19 Jan 2010

Save the Children delivers food, water, and essential medical supplies to 14 hospitals in Haiti

Westport, CT-headquartered Save the Children is on the ground in Haiti following last week's devastating earthquake, delivering food, water, and essential medical supplies to 14 hospitals and medical clinics in the impacted area.

19 Jan 2010

Study provides new insights into genetics and evolution

Researchers from the University of Geneva and the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics led an analysis of the sequenced genomes of parasitic wasps. Generally unknown to the public, the parasitic wasps kill pest insects. They are like 'smart bombs' that seek out and kill only specific kinds of insects.

19 Jan 2010

Laerdal and NLN offer nursing cases for SimMan 3G simulators

Laerdal and the National League for Nursing have announced the availability of nursing cases for SimMan 3G simulators that feature Auto Mode programming and utilize physiological models and patient cases to automatically run simulations.

From Laerdal 19 Jan 2010

Canadian, US and International Salvation Army teams support relief efforts in Haiti

More than 700 Salvation Army workers permanently stationed in Haiti are being supported in their Earthquake disaster response efforts by Canadian, US and International Salvation Army teams.

19 Jan 2010

MichBio launches 2010 "It Pays to Belong" campaign to increase awareness of its services and mission

MichBio, the statewide trade association dedicated to driving the growth of Michigan's biosciences industry, has launched a 2010 "It Pays to Belong" campaign to broaden and increase awareness of MichBio's member services and mission.

19 Jan 2010

The Methodist Hospital initiates program on nanotechnology in orthopedics and spine surgery

A new research program at The Methodist Hospital in Houston is the nation's first dedicated solely to advancing nanotechnology in orthopedics and spine surgery.

19 Jan 2010

World Vision responds to Haiti disaster, but situation remains grave

World Vision has signed an agreement with Air Serv International to provide one light aircraft to transport people and cargo (14,000 lbs capacity) between Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince. The first flights began today, making two rotations per day. According to relief staff, these flights will radically improve transports of staff and goods.

19 Jan 2010

New scheme could reduce overnight hospital stays by almost 50%

Research from the University of Kent has revealed that a new Department of Health-funded scheme for older people could almost halve overnight stays in hospital and cut accident and emergency attendances by nearly a third.

19 Jan 2010

EMBL-EBI hosts drug discovery database

ChEMBLdb, a vast online database of information on the properties and activities of drugs and drug-like small molecules and their targets, launches today with information on over half a million compounds. The data lie at the heart of translating information from the human genome into successful new drugs in the clinic.

19 Jan 2010

Laurus Technologies introduces comprehensive set of IT support and maintenance services

Laurus Technologies, an IT consulting and systems integration firm based in Itasca, Ill., announced today the introduction of a comprehensive set of IT support and maintenance services. The services cover the spectrum of information technology products ranging from labor-only to full, on-site hardware maintenance, parts replacement, depot services and spares.

19 Jan 2010

HolGenTech PGA for Genome Based Economy to be presented at the Personalized Medicine World Conference

HolGenTech, a leader in Genome Computing Architecture, will demonstrate the world's first Personal Genome Assistant (PGA) for the Genome Based Economy at the inaugural event of the Personalized Medicine World Conference at the Mountain View Computer History Museum, January 19-20. Designed to automate best choices for consumers as they shop for food, nutrients, cosmetics and more, the HolGenTech PGA leverages data from genomic tests, health database services, and user preferences to equip consumers with a practical tool to optimize health and maximize prevention.

19 Jan 2010

Medical News

Study indicates school burnout among adolescents is shared with parental work burnout

Video Guidance designs integrated distance learning program for NWHSU

Genetic map of Artemisia will accelerate breeding to address increased demand for malaria treatments

Save the Children focuses on long-term plan to build better disaster planning and management in Haiti

Wound Management Technologies engages Miller Tabak to execute its plans for 2010

BBB rates 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics A+

Gastric bypass surgery may increase life expectancy of morbidly obese individuals

Two heavily damaged zones in Haiti are assigned to PADF

Conference to discuss developments in the evolving area of DSD

Save the Children delivers food, water, and essential medical supplies to 14 hospitals in Haiti

Study provides new insights into genetics and evolution

Laerdal and NLN offer nursing cases for SimMan 3G simulators

Canadian, US and International Salvation Army teams support relief efforts in Haiti

MichBio launches 2010 "It Pays to Belong" campaign to increase awareness of its services and mission

The Methodist Hospital initiates program on nanotechnology in orthopedics and spine surgery

World Vision responds to Haiti disaster, but situation remains grave

New scheme could reduce overnight hospital stays by almost 50%

EMBL-EBI hosts drug discovery database

Laurus Technologies introduces comprehensive set of IT support and maintenance services

HolGenTech PGA for Genome Based Economy to be presented at the Personalized Medicine World Conference

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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