In Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Patients Doribax Shows Shorter Hospital Stays
The investigational use of doripenem for the treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) was associated with shorter patient length of stay and reduced hospital resource utilization, according to new data published in Clinical Therapeutics.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Place Eldery Men At Risk For Falls
A greater likelihood of falling may be linked to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in elderly men.
Latin American Countries Launch Programs To Improve Health Care For Sexual Minorities
Several Latin American countries have launched new programs to improve health care for sexual minorities, including homosexuals and transsexuals, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The programs focus on reducing stigma and discrimination against sexual minorities and are part of larger efforts to boost HIV prevention and treatment.
Carers Face Daily Struggle Between Working And Caring, UK
New survey shows nearly half of those caring for an older relative or dependent agree that it is not possible to combine being a carer with a career Right care Right deal, the national campaign launched to build public awareness and support for the need for brave and innovative solutions for the.
Sunday Express Editor Martin Townsend Wins Mind Book Of The Year Award 2008, UK
Mental health charity Mind has announced that Sunday Express Editor Martin Townsend has won this year's Mind Book of the Year Award for his book 'The father I had' (1), a courageous and moving personal account of growing up with a parent affected by mental distress.
2 Million Dollars Grant For Innovative Glaucoma Research Announced
With itemized gifts in their estate planning of $1 million each, Frank Stein and Paul S. May will establish "The Frank Stein and Paul S. May Grant for Innovative Glaucoma Research, " they announced to guests at the Glaucoma Research Foundation's (GRF) Annual Dinner following GRF's Annual Meeting.
The Institute Of Cancer Research Is Honoured As Three Of Its Scientists Are Elected As Fellows Of The Royal Society
Three scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society. The new appointments take The Institute's total number of Fellows to six, the highest ever at any one time. Election to the Royal Society is the greatest honour that can be bestowed on a British Scientist.
ASCO Releases Studies From Upcoming Annual Meeting
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released the vast majority of its nearly 4, 300 abstracts which will be presented at its upcoming 44th Annual Meeting. Six abstracts from those released were highlighted in a special presscast earlier today.
Scottish Parliament To Debate Insulin Pumps
Scotland has just 200 people using insulin pumps. Although all health boards in Scotland now have strategies in place for prescribing insulin pumps, current access is extremely poor. In Scotland, less than one per cent (199) of people with Type 1 diabetes are using pumps compared to two per cent in the UK (6, 000) and 15 to 20 per cent in the United States and Germany.
FDA Shuts Down Seafood Processing Company, Requires Products Be Recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration directed Hope Food Supply Inc., a Pasadena, Texas, food processing company, to shut down and immediately recall all products manufactured from its Texas facility since 2007.