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ZYPREXA RELPREVV approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ZYPREXA RELPREVV (olanzapine) For Extended Release Injectable Suspension for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults, Eli Lilly and Company announced today.

14 Dec 2009

Musical greeting cards can pose danger for children

While musical holiday cards are a lot of fun, Their batteries pose a danger to little ones. Kids swallow them and stick them in their ears and nose, A health problem this does pose. The Montreal Children's Hospital doesn't mean to preach But please keep these batteries out of reach.

14 Dec 2009

FDA grants EUA for DxNA’s 2009 H1N1 influenza virus diagnostic test

DxNA announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its 2009 H1N1 influenza virus diagnostic test for use in DxNA's GeneSTAT(TM) detection platform.

14 Dec 2009

Grantham University adds new Health Sciences degree programs to its existing portfolio

Grantham University, an online university dedicated to providing educational opportunities to working adults for nearly 60 years, announced today that it is adding four new Health Sciences degree programs to its existing degree offerings: an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding and Billing, a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Health Systems Management and a Master of Healthcare Administration.

14 Dec 2009

Scientists present new research on adipocyte regulation

The ninth Colloque Médecine et Recherche of la Fondation Ipsen devoted to Endocrinology, held in Paris on December 4, 2009, has reviewed the recent progress in understanding the regulation of fat storage in the body and the consequences of the breakdown of this regulation.

14 Dec 2009

Researchers develop new method for individually adapted implants

Researchers at Mid Sweden University, together with Professor Jan Hirsch and Consultant Per Dérand, oral & maxillofacial surgeons at Uppsala University Hospital and Mälarsjukhuset Hospital, respectively, have developed an entirely new method for individually adapted implants.

14 Dec 2009

First Edition: December 14, 2009

Today's headlines reflect the mounting pressure in the Senate regarding the pending health overhaul bill -- especially as the clock ticks closer to the Christmas holiday.

14 Dec 2009

Recipients of ‘2009 Putting Patients First grant’ program announced

Recognizing the need for programs that improve patient safety and quality care, AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management and Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announced the six recipients of the second annual Putting Patients First grant program.

14 Dec 2009

CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium presents new data on emerging breast cancer therapies

Breast cancer continues to be a dynamic field of research, and the CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, now in its 32nd year, is the premier destination to present new data on emerging therapies.

14 Dec 2009

Analysis of mortality and quality of life in ICU patients

An unavoidable question in Intensive Medical Care is how many improve or recover the quality of life they had prior to admission to an Intensive Medical Care Unit (ICU) and how many disimprove and to what degree.

14 Dec 2009

Maine-based EMHS recognized for creating system-wide culture of safety

A poor economy in a rural area might seem like overwhelming obstacles to creating a sophisticated culture of safety in a health care system that serves the largest aging population in the country, but leaders at Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (EMHS) beat those odds in 2009.

14 Dec 2009

VHI introduces 2009 industry report on efficient hospitals and nursing care facilities

Virginia Health Information (VHI) released its 2009 Industry Report: Virginia Hospitals and Nursing Facilities, which identifies the most efficient and productive hospitals, nursing facilities and other health care providers. The report contains important information for businesses and health care purchasers including data on providers' costs, profits and charity care.

14 Dec 2009

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh officially opens HB4Life Center for caregivers

When the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's HB4Life (Healthy Behaviors for Life) Center officially opens today, visitors will see a state-of-the-art fitness center for the hospital's caregivers.

14 Dec 2009

MultiCare Health Systems contracts Skanska to expand Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup

Skanska has been contracted by MultiCare Health Systems for the final phase of construction management work for a hospital expansion. The contract amounts to USD 71.4 M, about SEK 500 M, which is included in order bookings for the fourth quarter.

14 Dec 2009

Cell-enriched breast reconstruction procedure improves breast deformity in lumpectomy patients

Interim results from a European clinical trial, RESTORE 2, demonstrate that cell-enriched breast reconstruction achieved a high rate of patient and physician satisfaction and improvements in overall breast deformity in lumpectomy patients.

14 Dec 2009

Study: Ethyl nitrite improves blood flow and organ status during laparoscopy

As good as laparoscopy is in preventing some of the stresses of open surgery on the body, it does have drawbacks, including reduced blood flow and organ dysfunction. Laparoscopy is a type of surgery in the abdomen done through small incisions.

14 Dec 2009

National Vaccine Plan aims to protect Americans from vaccine-preventable illnesses

While vaccines help prevent many diseases in the United States, we lack immunization protection against several serious illnesses, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine that identifies priority areas for updating the National Vaccine Plan.

14 Dec 2009

Autism research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia named among top ten medical breakthroughs

Autism research led by scientists at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been named one of the top ten medical breakthroughs of 2009 by Time Magazine.

14 Dec 2009

Findings from three studies using bioTheranostics' breast cancer molecular test reported

bioTheranostics, a bioMerieux company that develops innovative oncology diagnostic tests to drive personalized treatment, reported today findings from three studies using the company's breast cancer molecular test.

14 Dec 2009

Herb milk thistle help treat liver inflammation in cancer patients who receive chemotherapy, finds study

A new study finds that the herb milk thistle may help treat liver inflammation in cancer patients who receive chemotherapy. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study indicates that the herb could allow patients to take potent doses of chemotherapy without damaging their liver.

14 Dec 2009

Hospital News and Research

ZYPREXA RELPREVV approved by FDA

Musical greeting cards can pose danger for children

FDA grants EUA for DxNA’s 2009 H1N1 influenza virus diagnostic test

Grantham University adds new Health Sciences degree programs to its existing portfolio

Scientists present new research on adipocyte regulation

Researchers develop new method for individually adapted implants

First Edition: December 14, 2009

Recipients of ‘2009 Putting Patients First grant’ program announced

CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium presents new data on emerging breast cancer therapies

Analysis of mortality and quality of life in ICU patients

Maine-based EMHS recognized for creating system-wide culture of safety

VHI introduces 2009 industry report on efficient hospitals and nursing care facilities

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh officially opens HB4Life Center for caregivers

MultiCare Health Systems contracts Skanska to expand Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup

Cell-enriched breast reconstruction procedure improves breast deformity in lumpectomy patients

Study: Ethyl nitrite improves blood flow and organ status during laparoscopy

National Vaccine Plan aims to protect Americans from vaccine-preventable illnesses

Autism research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia named among top ten medical breakthroughs

Findings from three studies using bioTheranostics' breast cancer molecular test reported

Herb milk thistle help treat liver inflammation in cancer patients who receive chemotherapy, finds study

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