Australian children under 15 twice as likely to be murdered than ... Jan 6, 2009
They found that 59 deaths were a result of child abuse, including five children who died from methadone overdoses - another 27 child murders, committed by 26 offenders happened during the acute phase of a psychotic illness - however 15 of these, mainly mothers over the age of 29, many from non-English-speaking backgrounds, had never been treated with antipsychotic medication. The team found that both the offenders and the victims in fatal child abuse were significantly younger than in other... (News-Medical.net)
The instincts to trust are usually the patient's Jan 6, 2009
"His instincts that a patient is about to die are often more acute than the instincts of medical professionals.". 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Lebanon resident gets transplant, another waits Jan 6, 2009
But now, with a diagnoses of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), she thinks back to those pesticides. I sometimes wonder if that's where I got it, she said. (Lebanon Express, OR)
DNA Samples Now Taken From All Inmates With Felony Charges Jan 6, 2009
"The process as described by one of the inmates is very simple. He said its painless, all they do is stick a swab in your mouth, move it around and thats it. Sgt. Greg Romero said the collection is not meant to point fingers, but to simply protect crime victims.Proposition 69 requires collection of DNA samples from: Adults and juveniles convicted of any felony offense. Adults and juveniles convicted of any sex offense or arson offense, or an attempt to commit such an offense (not just... (KERO 23, CA)
Malaria drug potency is restored Jan 6, 2009
MALARIA There are at least 300 million acute cases of malaria each year globally, resulting in more than a million deaths Around 90% of these deaths occur in Africa, mostly in young children Malaria is Africa's leading cause of under-five mortality. The parasite which causes the disease - Plasmodium falciparum - has proved extraordinarily adept at evolving to combat many of the drugs currently on the market. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Chronic Care Model helps improve peoples health and care Jan 6, 2009
"Like an auto body shop, U.S. health care is set up for quick fixes to acute problems," said lead author Katie Coleman, MSPH, a research associate at Group Health Center for Health Studies ... It aims to transform the health care system from acute and reactive to proactive and plannedand based more on evidence about populations, less on habit. (EurekAlert!)
Disturbed parents who kill children may feel it's out of love Jan 5, 2009
Researchers have found acute psychosis, spousal revenge and accidental maltreatment to be among the causes. But by far, they find the leading motive to be altruism the warped belief that parents are acting in the best interests of a child who will be better off dead than left to live in a cruel world under dire circumstances. (Globe and Mail)
Child homicide rate twice UK's Jan 5, 2009
January 05, 2009 02:12am AEDT. Child homicide rate twice UK's. (The Australian)
Firefighter's sudden death shocks community Jan 5, 2009
First diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2005, during his senior year at Norwin High School, he underwent a stem cell transplant but had a relapse last spring. But, with the new transplant, things were looking bright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Texas elderly care company under fire Jan 5, 2009
That plan uses an HMO model to deliver acute and long-term care of elderly and disabled Medicaid patients. A month later, the commission fined Evercare another $70,725 for payment and service infractions. (KHOU.com, TX)
Discovery Labs' Surfaxin(r) Phase 2 BPD Clinical Trial Results Published in Pediatrics Jan 5, 2009
The results from the study indicated that administration of additional doses of Surfaxin following standard SRT treatment for acute RDS may represent a novel therapeutic option for infants at risk for developing BPD. Presently, there are no approved pharmaceutical therapies for BPD.. These results appear in the following manuscript published in the January issue of Pediatrics. (Primezone Releases)
Two wards at Chester hospital hit by vomiting virus Jan 5, 2009
The trust points out these episodes produce serious disruptions to acute services as staff and patients are affected and control measures sometimes lead to restricting admissions or closure of the ward. The prevention and control of all infections has a high priority at the Countess, added the spokesperson. (ChesterChronicle.co.uk)
Priory in bid to gatecrash care d... Jan 5, 2009
THE PRIORY, the acute care specialist, has taken direct action to encourage a 2 billion merger with Four Seasons, the care-homes group. Philip Scott, Priory s chief executive, has written direct to some 30 lenders to Four Seasons, which are owed 1. (New York Post -- Business)
Correlating the site of tympanic membrane perforation with Hearing loss. Jan 5, 2009
Correlation of location of perforations with magnitude of hearing loss in acute TM perorations was (P=0 ... The location of perforation on the tympanic membrane (TM) has no effect on the magnitude of hearing loss in acute TM perforations while it is significant in chronic ones. (BioMed Central)
A place where bribery, graft taint much of life Jan 4, 2009
Foshan, or "Buddha Mountain," is the place where severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, first was observed, and the source of some of the worst air pollution in the Pearl River delta industrial heartland. Factories produce ceramics, furniture, toys, and household appliances. (Boston Globe)
Red-haired boy donates mane to Locks of Love Jan 4, 2009
Jesse did it because he wanted to be able to help people like his friend, Florence White, who was his classmate at Athens Montessori School when she was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia about three years ago. (The two have the same last name but they are not related. (Athens Banner-Herald)
There is no season to give the gift of life Jan 4, 2009
In addition to being a 192-bed acute care facility, the hospital also operates a 120-bed long-term care site as well as outlying care centers and outpatient specialty centers. According to Larney, CMH receives its blood from the American Red Cross. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
O-zone: Must you understand everything? Jan 4, 2009
The cause of his acute depression was that the love of his life had left him and didnt want to marry him anymore. She wasnt taking his calls nor answering messages and he was left dealing with a sudden void. (India Times, India)
Hospital board looks at new role for Dr. Fung Jan 3, 2009
Dr. Fung was instrumental in educating the staff on CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) and ACLS (advanced coronary life support) to improve patient outcomes during acute illness. Upon beginning his practice, Dr. Fung recognized the need to perform lab work for improving diagnostic care. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Frostbite: A Risk of Winter Sports Jan 3, 2009
Frozen Tissues Can Lead to Chronic Problems. Those who participate in outdoor winter activities are at risk for cold injury. (Suite101.com)
Headache Before Stroke More Common in Migraineurs Jan 3, 2009
As senior investigator Dr. Paola Sarchielli told Reuters Health, "Headache is a common clinical symptom preceding or accompanying stroke, and migraine patients have a greater probability of complaining of headache, often with migraine-like features, before and during acute stroke than non-migraineur patients.". Sarchielli of the University of Perugia and colleagues also note that there are limited data available on the characteristics of headaches associated with ischemic stroke and their... (MEDLINEplus)
Final Nonconference Test Awaits Arkansas Jan 3, 2009
But this time around, Arkansas is clearly more inexperienced and less healthy with Charity Ford out with an acute stress fracture in her left leg while Texas Tech returns four starters from a squad which eventually finished the season 17-16. This year I think its somewhat similar situations, Collen said. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Jan 3, 2009
Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World - Telegraph - Telegraph. Get the latest news, breaking news and current news on the UK and World from the Telegraph. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
JPMC exceeds national averages for heart care (7) Jan 3, 2009
The number of acute heart attack patients eligible for treatment is expected to grow over the next decade due to increasing incidents of heart disease and a large aging population, said David R. Stire, president/CEO. We remain dedicated to delivering quality heart care close to home. . (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Don't blame death on rare childhood illness, say docs Jan 3, 2009
" The sickness, more common in young boys, leads to fever, rash, red eyes and swollen hands and feet. Its cause is controversial. Some, like Jett's actress mom, , believe environmental toxins trigger the symptoms. Others blame a virus. If left untreated, Kawasaki can cause blood clots and heart attacks, even later in life. About 4,000 cases of Kawasaki disease are diagnosed each year in the , virtually all in young children, Shulman said. "Nowadays, no more than 2% or 3% of cases develop... (New York Daily News)
Australian flu: how to tell your lozzies from your Lemmies Jan 3, 2009
The condition then became so acute that it led to Rolf Harris. The British authorities are understood to be deeply concerned that an Australian flu pandemic in this country could lead to social unrest and violent conflict if large numbers of people start playing the wobble board and singing Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Hodge, Hussey get Vics home Jan 2, 2009
"The fund will cover the charge of acute disease medical treatment and a one-time cash payment for victims," Xinhua quoted the China Dairy Industry Association as saying. "After the acute disease medical treatment, if those infants develop related diseases before they are 18 years old, they can also get full reimbursement for their medical expenses from the fund," the association said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Power of Magnesium Jan 2, 2009
Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease gives a report regarding 930 patients who exhibited hearty benefits in ingesting magnesium to care for acute myocardial infarctions ... Magnesium is also salutary in addressing patients going through acute onrushes of bronchial asthma. (Suite101.com)
Togo: Coming in From the Storm Jan 2, 2009
The average acute malnutrition rate for children under five in 2006 was 32 percent, based on a government study that is currently being re-evaluated. Aid picks up. (allAfrica.com)
OHIP delays robbed cancer victim of chance to live Jan 2, 2009
Her death marked the end of an 11-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia, but also with government. Ms. Niles and her oncologists garnered a coveted spot for a special stem-cell transplant treatment in Seattle; she was accepted, but the Ontario Health Insurance Plan refused to fund it in August. (Globe and Mail)
Courtney Linehan: Johnson, Staiger make 2008 a tumultuous year Jan 2, 2009
They are still young, so the growing pains this season will be particularly acute, but I think, in time, this group could lay the foundation for a consistently competitive program. The rest of the 2008-09 season will be a tough one for ISU; the loss to South Dakota State punctuated that point. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Avoid the rut - Overuse of painkillers can cause backlash headaches Jan 2, 2009
And depending on acute painkillers more than a few days a week can signal overuse. Most people outside the specialty community are not aware of the concept, said Dr. Stephen Silberstein of Thomas Jefferson University, a spokesman for the American Academy of Neurology. (Missoulian, MT)
Researcher to study asthma in children Jan 2, 2009
The asthma burden in Pennsylvania is especially acute in children, African-Americans, females, people of low income and those with limited education. While the Pittsburgh region has the same rate of asthma as the nation, use of emergency services by local children with asthma is 300 percent to 400 percent above the national average, with local children being hospitalized two to three times the rate recommended by recent studies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Malaria drug potency is restored Jan 2, 2009
MALARIA There are at least 300 million acute cases of malaria each year globally, resulting in more than a million deaths Around 90% of these deaths occur in Africa, mostly in young children Malaria is Africa's leading cause of under-five mortality. The parasite which causes the disease - Plasmodium falciparum - has proved extraordinarily adept at evolving to combat many of the drugs currently on the market. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
New Drug Application Submitted For Acurox(r) Tablets Jan 2, 2009
King, an S&P 500 Index company, seeks to capitalize on opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry through the development, including through in-licensing arrangements and acquisitions, of novel branded prescription pharmaceutical products and technologies that complement the Company's focus in specialty-driven markets, particularly neuroscience, hospital and acute care. King is also a leader in the development, registration, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products for food... (Primezone Releases)
New Loretto director: Facility will go on Jan 2, 2009
Skilled nursing to take care of those with acute medical or physical needs. Assisted living. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Kidneys for Transplant Function Earlier and Last Longer When Preserved in a Machine Compared to the Traditional Box of Ice Jan 1, 2009
Secondary endpoints included: patient and graft survival up to 12 months after transplantation, duration of delayed graft function, length of stay in hospital, primary non-function of the transplanted kidney, serum creatinine and clearance after transplantation, acute rejection and calcineurin inhibitor toxicity. Results from the study. (PR Newswire)
Soothsayers: Peace and calm for 2009, but not economic recovery... Jan 1, 2009
Investors are bound to be disappointed in the end," he said. The prediction is similar to the forecasts of many financial analysts. Sarkozy's administration will be more stable than it was in 2008, because the strength of water will weaken in 2009, said Lo. "There was a lot of water in 2008, which is not good for a yin soil leader because it will flood the soil," he said. The Chinese calendar moves in 60-year cycles, meaning the world will experience similar events in the new year to those that... (The Drudge Report)
Kashmir crisis comes full circle Jan 1, 2009
But Indian security officials have been reported as saying that there are still several hundred armed separatists active in Indian-ruled Kashmir - so the threat may be less acute, but it's still there. Armed groups are now increasingly choosing targets elsewhere. (BBC News)
Cholera outbreak kills 11 in Malawi-health official Jan 1, 2009
At its most acute, cholera causes diarrhoea that can lead to death by severe dehydration and kidney failure. Malawian health officials told the local press that with the onset of the rainy season and prolonged water shortages in Lilongwe, the disease could spread further. (AlertNet)
MRI Scans Can Predict Effects Of Multiple Sclerosis Flare-ups On Optic Nerve Jan 1, 2009
In three patients with acute optic neuritis, those levels went down as much as 0 ... In acute patients, the initial decrease in axial diffusivity brought on by optic neuritis correlated with decreased sensitivity to visual contrast one month and three months later ... Scientists plan to assess the acute patients again one year after the onset of symptoms to see if the scan results continue to be predictive. (Science Daily)
* CDC confident hepatitis A not a severe threat Jan 1, 2009
The virus can cause hepatitis A, an acute liver disease that can last from a few weeks to several months. It is usually transmitted by the fecal-oral route via contaminated food or drinking water. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Champions of service remembered Jan 1, 2009
At the age of 88, former mayor and longtime city leader Jack Lawson died at Missouri Baptist Health Center of acute Leukemia. On June 17, Farmington Farmers Market founder Ron Hale was killed in a tractor accident on his farm south of Farmington. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
More of this story Jan 1, 2009
Mary Jane Belgarde was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Dec. 15 and will be in the hospital in Scottsdale, Ariz. for approximately one month. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Lebanon resident gets transplant, another waits Jan 1, 2009
But now, with a diagnoses of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), she thinks back to those pesticides. I sometimes wonder if that's where I got it, she said. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Letters to the editor (Dec. 24) Jan 1, 2009
5 million people (half of them 17 years old or younger) living in the densest concentration on the planet, with no freedom of movement (they cannot leave Gaza by land, air or water), 45 percent of the children suffering from acute anemia, 75 percent of the people suffering from malnutrition, widespread deafness among children due to sonic booms, widespread mental disorders and acute depression, no access to their internationally recognized waters (because Israeli military fire on their boats,... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Machine Perfusion or Cold Storage in Deceased-Donor Kidney Transplantation Jan 1, 2009
Secondary end points were the duration of delayed graft function, delayed graft function defined by the rate of the decrease in the serum creatinine level, primary nonfunction, the serum creatinine level and clearance, acute rejection, toxicity of the calcineurin inhibitor, the length of hospital stay, and allograft and patient survival. Results Machine perfusion significantly reduced the risk of delayed graft function. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Decontamination of the Digestive Tract and Oropharynx in ICU Patients Jan 1, 2009
In a random-effects logistic-regression model with age, sex, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) score, intubation status, and medical specialty used as covariates, odds ratios for death at day 28 in the SOD and SDD groups, as compared with the standard-care group, were 0. 86 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Officials probe toddler's death Jan 1, 2009
"Fountain returned home from work about 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Rodriguez was caring for the child prior to that, Barker said. Xavier was eating well and playing with his 4-year-old brother the previous evening.Barker said Xavier complained of being hot, so Fountain went to a store to buy Tylenol or some other medicine she had used previously to help treat a fever. When she returned, Xavier was showing "acute signs of distress," he added.Fountain, who didn't have a cell phone or land line at the... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
COMMENT: Ring In The New Jan 1, 2009
India certainly is not an exception to the global economic meltdown but fortunately the problem here is not as acute as it is in some other countries. Conservatism and excessive regulation of banking in this country, for instance, has perhaps helped us in this instance, but that should not give us reason to halt reforms in the future. (India Times, India)
If it's American honey, it's likely not organic Dec 31, 2008
"We struggle first with issues of E. coli, pathogens that make people sick with acute illnesses.". Some U.S. producers say they're confident offering certain foreign organic honeys to the public. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Cardium Reports on Exchange Listing With NYSE Alternext US Dec 31, 2008
Cardium's InnerCool Therapies subsidiary is a San Diego-based medical technology company in the emerging field of temperature modulation therapy to rapidly and controllably cool the body in order to reduce cell death and damage following acute ischemic events such as cardiac arrest or stroke, and to potentially lessen or prevent associated injuries such as adverse neurological outcomes. For more information about Cardium's InnerCool subsidiary and patient temperature modulation, including... (PR Newswire)
U.S. Navy Requested Operations Trial on FDA Hold Dec 31, 2008
According to the FDA, based on these trials with other products, it cannot presently approve IND protocols with agents that may raise blood pressure in acute hemorrhagic shock ... Hemopure(R) [hemoglobin glutamer - 250 (bovine)], or HBOC-201, is approved for sale in South Africa for the treatment of surgical patients who are acutely anemic. (PR Newswire)
Zimbabwe cholera deaths pass 1,500 Dec 31, 2008
There is an acute shortage of all essentials such as cash, fuel, medical drugs, electricity and food. President Robert Mugabe blames the crisis on sanctions imposed by the West on grounds that he is disregarding human rights. (CNN -- Health)
Hospital administrators not worried by allegations (136) Dec 31, 2008
The former job description said minimum requirements for a DON were a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing, must currently be a registered nurse in Arizona and must have a minimum of two years supervisory/management experience in an acute setting. Under preferred education, the description said a master's degree with a minimum of two years supervisory experience is preferred. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
In Memorium: Melrose People Bonnie-Jean McLean Dec 31, 2008
It was a nursing home as well as the first hemo-dialysis center outside an acute hospital in the world. We did 90 treatments week. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Zimbabwe: Zim Cholera Death Toll Now More Than 1 600 - UN Dec 31, 2008
The number of cases of the acute intestinal infection caused by contaminated food or water has risen to 30 365 as of 29 December. UN agencies are continuing their efforts to help the country to tackle the epidemic, which affects all provinces of the southern African country and comes amid a collapsing health system and worsening humanitarian situation. (allAfrica.com)
Sisters give $10,000 to open door clinic Dec 31, 2008
The Open Door Clinic, held at First Presbyterian Church, helps poor and uninsured people by providing outpatient services caring for both acute and chronic diseases. It is truly a community effort, Bieging said, We receive significant support from area healthcare providers, the space we occupy is provided by the church and we have 80 active medical and non-medical volunteers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
More private patients in public hospital beds Dec 31, 2008
The PHIAC report shows daily health fund benefits for acute patient beds in 2007-08 rose just 2. 1 per cent to $294 for public hospitals, compared with 4. (The Australian)
London hospitals flagged for superbugs Dec 31, 2008
Londons acute care hospitals have some of Ontarios highest infection rates for two drug-resistant superbugs, new provincial figures show. While the first-time disclosures of infection rates from MRSA and VRE cast London in an unenviable light, health officials note the Ontario rates are very low compared to hospitals elsewhere and shining a light on them is only likely to make hospitals even safer. (London Free Press)
End era of mercury fillings Dec 31, 2008
Unlike lead, whose risk becomes acute when the child licks it, mercury is notoriously volatile (it is the only metal in liquid form at room temperature), so its vapors alone can cause neurological or fetal damage. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control warns that mercury from amalgam is "a major source" of mercury exposure to our bodies. (NJ.com -- Times)
Avoiding the painkiller-overuse rut in migraines Dec 31, 2008
And depending on acute painkillers more than a few days a week can signal overuse. "Most people outside the specialty community are not aware of the concept," said Dr. Stephen Silberstein of Thomas Jefferson University, a spokesman for the American Academy of Neurology. (North County Times)
A look at hospital troubles across the country Dec 31, 2008
In New Jersey, five of the 79 acute care hospitals in business at the start of 2008 have closed, most recently Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, and a sixth may close soon. In early December, the state health department said it would dole out $44 million to six others to keep them from closing or slashing services. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Malaria drug potency is restored Dec 31, 2008
MALARIA There are at least 300 million acute cases of malaria each year globally, resulting in more than a million deaths Around 90% of these deaths occur in Africa, mostly in young children Malaria is Africa's leading cause of under-five mortality. The parasite which causes the disease - Plasmodium falciparum - has proved extraordinarily adept at evolving to combat many of the drugs currently on the market. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Keep your baby smiling with proper, early dental hygiene Dec 31, 2008
Dental problems are especially acute among low-income children. A 2005 survey published by the state Department of Health found that 45 percent of low-income preschoolers in Washington had dental decay, compared with only 28 percent of preschoolers nationally. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
