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International Women’s Day Marked with UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Yuko Arimori Promoting Gender Equality - 15 March 2010

UNFPA News — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:32:26 +0100

TOKYO, Japan—Yuko Arimori, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and an Olympic medallist promoted UNFPA work during events on 8 March to mark International Women’s Day at a United Nations public symposium in Tokyo, Japan. With a theme, “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All—Beijing at 15: Gender Equality, Development and Peace”, the symposium was organized by 19 United Nations entities in Japan. The aim was to celebrate International Women’s Day and the 15th anniversary of the 1995 Beijing Fourth World Conference on Women. (Source: UNFPA News)

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MRSA Rates Effectively Reduced By Conventional Infection Control Measures

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Scientists at The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center found that an emphasis on compliance with non-pathogen specific infection control practices such as hand hygiene, efforts to reduce device-related infections and chlorhexidine bathing (a daily bath with the same antibacterial agent used by surgeons to "scrub in" before an operation), is successful in reducing rates of healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The findings were presented at the Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for treating HIV infection in ART-eligible pregnant women.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: In ART-eligible pregnant women with HIV infection, ART is a safe and effective means of providing maternal virologic suppression, decreasing infant mortality, and reducing MTCT. Specifically, AZT/3TC/NVP, AZT/3TC/LPV-r, and AZT/3TC/ABC have been shown to decrease MTCT. More research is needed regarding the use of specific regimens and their maternal and infant side-effect profiles. PMID: 20238370 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Minimally invasive surgery versus open surgery for the treatment of solid abdominal and thoracic neoplasms in children.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: No RCTs or CCTs evaluating MIS in the treatment of solid intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal neoplasms in children could be identified, therefore no definitive conclusions could be made about the effects of MIS in these patients. Based on the currently available evidence we are not able to give recommendations for the use of MIS in the treatment of solid intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal neoplasms in children. More high quality studies (RCTs and/or CCTs) are needed. To accomplish this, centres specialising in MIS in children should collaborate. PMID: 20238368 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Optimal time for initiation of antiretroviral therapy in asymptomatic, HIV-infected, treatment-naive adults.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There is evidence of moderate quality that initiating ART at CD4 levels higher than 200 or 250 cells/microL reduces mortality rates in asymptomatic, ART-naive, HIV-infected people. Practitioners and policy-makers may consider initiating ART at levels </= 350 cells/microL for patients who present to health services and are diagnosed with HIV early in the infection. PMID: 20238364 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Neuraminidase inhibitors for the treatment of influenza infection in people with cystic fibrosis.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: We were unable to identify any randomised controlled trials or quasi-randomised controlled trials on the efficacy of neuraminidase inhibitors for the treatment of influenza infection in people with cystic fibrosis. The absence of high level evidence for the effectiveness of these interventions emphasises the need for well-designed, adequately powered, randomised controlled clinical trials. PMID: 20238363 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

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Combined use of hyperthermia and radiation therapy for treating locally advanced cervix carcinoma.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The limited number of patients available for analysis, methodological flaws and a significant over-representation of patients with FIGO stage IIIB prohibit drawing definite conclusions regarding the impact of adding hyperthermia to standard radiotherapy. However, available data do suggest that the addition of hyperthermia improves local tumour control and overall survival in patients with locally advanced cervix carcinoma without affecting treatment related grade 3 to 4 acute or late toxicity. PMID: 20238344 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Organisational travel plans for improving health.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There is insufficient evidence to determine whether organisational travel plans are effective for improving health or changing travel mode. Organisational travel plans should be considered as complex health promotion interventions, with considerable potential to influence community health outcomes depending on the environmental context in which they are introduced. Given the current lack of evidence, organisational travel plans should be implemented in the context of robustly-designed research studies, such as well-designed cluster randomised trials. PMID: 20238341 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Different anthracycline derivates for reducing cardiotoxicity in cancer patients.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: We are not able to favour either epirubicin or doxorubicin when given with the same dose. Based on the currently available evidence on heart failure, we conclude that in adults with a solid tumour liposomal-encapsulated doxorubicin should be favoured over doxorubicin. For both epirubicin versus doxorubicin and liposomal-encapsulated doxorubicin versus conventional doxorubicin no conclusions can be made about the effects of treatment in children treated with anthracyclines and also not in patients diagnosed with leukaemia. More research is needed. For other combinations of anthracycline derivates not enough evidence was available to make definitive conclusions about the occurrence of cardiotoxicity in patients treated with anthracyclines. PMID: 20238335 [PubMed - in process...

Medical versus surgical management for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in adults.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There is evidence that laparoscopic fundoplication surgery is more effective than medical management for the treatment of GORD at least in the short to medium term. Surgery does carry some risk and whether the benefits of surgery are sustained in the long term remains uncertain. Treatment decisions for GORD should be based on patient and surgeon preference. PMID: 20238321 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Dornase alfa for cystic fibrosis.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There is evidence to show that therapy with dornase alfa over a one-month period is associated with an improvement in lung function in CF; results from a trial lasting six months also showed the same effect. Therapy over a two-year period (based on one trial) significantly improved FEV(1) in children and there was a non-significant reduction in the risk of infective exacerbations. Voice alteration and rash appear to be the only adverse events reported with increased frequency in randomised controlled trials. PMID: 20238314 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

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Antibiotic prophylaxis for surgery for proximal femoral and other closed long bone fractures.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Antibiotic prophylaxis should be offered to those undergoing surgery for closed fracture fixation. PMID: 20238310 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Patches of different types for carotid patch angioplasty.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The number of outcome events is too small to allow reliable conclusions to be drawn and more trial data are required to establish whether any differences do exist. Nevertheless, there is some evidence that other synthetic (e.g. PTFE) patches may be superior to collagen impregnated Dacron grafts in terms of perioperative stroke rates and restenosis. Pseudoaneurysm formation may be more common after use of a vein patch compared with a synthetic patch. PMID: 20238308 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

HU Skin Of Color Research Institute Brings World Leaders In Dermatology To Symposium

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0100

The Hampton University Skin of Color Research Institute (HUSCRI) is partnering with Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) to present its inaugural research symposium, "From Benchtop to Bedside," Friday, April 30-Sunday, May 2, 2010, at the Colonial Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

HU Skin Of Color Research Institute Brings World Leaders In Dermatology To Symposium

Dermatology News From Medical News Today — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Barth Syndrome Foundation 2010 International Scientific, Medical & Family Conference Poster Award Travel Stipends

ScanGrants feed — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Barth Syndrome Foundation 2010 International Scientific, Medical & Family Conference Travel Stipends Poster SessionCall for Poster AbstractsThe Barth Syndrome Foundation 2010 Scientific and Medical Conference Organizing Committee (COC) invites the submission of abstracts for poster presentations related to the scientific and/or clinical aspects of Barth syndrome. The deadline for abstract submission is April 15, 2010. All submitted abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the COC. Once accepted, the submitting author will be expected to present his/her corresponding poster at a specific time during the Conference.All Conference registrants are encouraged to submit abstract(s)/poster(s) of their work. Relevant posters presented within the last two years at other scientific/medical conferences...

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Chicago 'Healthcare Stimulus Exchange' Conference

Healthcare IT News Events — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:01:56 +0100

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New York 'Healthcare Stimulus Exchange' Conference

Healthcare IT News Events — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:53:25 +0100

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FDIC Chair: New playing field needed

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:18:23 +0100

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s Chairman Sheila Bair advocated for a level playing field between community banks and the “too big to fail” at a national banking conference in Orlando Friday. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

SBA honors Tennessee lenders

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:54:32 +0100

The Tennessee District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center sponsored a statewide lender’s conference this week, during which eleven banks received awards for their fiscal year 2009 lending. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

18th Annual NALBOH Conference

Rural events via the Rural Assistance Center — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:14:02 +0100

Aug 5 - 7, 2010. Hilton Omaha, Omaha, NE. Sponsored by National Association of Local Boards of Health (Source: Rural events via the Rural Assistance Center)

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[News of the Week] 2010 Budget: Fresh Momentum for China's Science Juggernaut

Science: Current Issue — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:21 +0100

Science won high praise and a hefty budget boost at last week's meetings of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Central government spending on science and technology is slated to rise 8% to $24 billion in 2010.Author: Richard Stone (Source: Science: Current Issue)

[News Focus] Lunar and Planetary Science Conference: Lucky Glimpses of a Weirdly Wetter Moon

Science: Current Issue — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:21 +0100

At the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, scientists flying a ground-penetrating radar on India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar orbiter reported a distinctive radar signature from the interiors but not the surroundings of more than 40 small craters in the north polar region, suggesting ice.Author: Richard A. Kerr (Source: Science: Current Issue)

[News Focus] Lunar and Planetary Science Conference: Coaxing Out Another Taste of the Sun

Science: Current Issue — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:21 +0100

At the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, team members of the Genesis mission, which returned atomic bits of the sun and thus samples of the solar system's primordial material, confirmed their measurement of the isotopic composition of the solar wind's oxygen and reported an isotopic composition for solar-wind nitrogen.Author: Richard A. Kerr (Source: Science: Current Issue)

[News Focus] Lunar and Planetary Science Conference: Spirit Is Willing, Though Weak

Science: Current Issue — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:21 +0100

At the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, there was talk of resurrecting the Spirit rover, which has been stuck since January, or at least a realistic prospect of a return to limited mobility. NASA missions are indeed hard to kill.Author: Richard A. Kerr (Source: Science: Current Issue)

[News Focus] Lunar and Planetary Science Conference: Snapshots From the Meeting

Science: Current Issue — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:21 +0100

Snapshots from the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference include the discovery of its first candidate bits of mineral born around distant stars and considerable progress in making sense of the odd shape of the moon.Author: Richard A. Kerr (Source: Science: Current Issue)

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International Women’s Day Marked with UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Yuko Arimori Promoting Gender Equality - 15 March 2010

UNFPA News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:47:12 +0100

WEBIST 2010: 6th international conference on web information systems and technologies

MEDEV Events — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:03 +0100

The purpose of the 6th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (WEBIST) is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the technological advances and business applications of web-based information systems. The conference has four main track, covering different aspects of Web Information Systems, including Internet Technology, Web Interfaces and Applications, Society, e-Communities, e-Business and Web Intelligence. WEBIST focuses on real world applications; therefore authors should highlight the benefits of Web Information Systems and Technologies for industry and services, in addition to academic applications. Ideas on how to solve business problems, using web based information systems and technologies, will arise from the conferen...

The international multi-conference on complexity, informatics and cybernetics

MEDEV Events — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:02 +0100

The IMCIC invite you to submit a paper/abstract to The International Multi-Conference on Complexity, Informatics and Cybernetics: IMCIC 2010 (April 6 -9, 2010 - Orlando, Florida, USA). http://www.2010iiisconferences.org/IMCIC IMCIC are emphasizing the area of Complexity which, we think, is related to your specific academic or professional area. The deadlines are the following: Papers/Abstracts Submissions and Invited Sessions Proposals: October 21th, 2009 Authors Notifications: November 16th, 2009 Camera-ready, full papers: December 16th, 2009 All Submitted papers/abstracts will go through three reviewing processes: (1) double-blind (at least three reviewers), (2) non-blind, and (3) participative peer reviews. These three kinds of review will support the selection process of those pape...

Regulators: Few signs that banking is recovering

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:34:09 +0100

There are few signs that the banking economy is getting better, bank regulators said at a national banking conference in Orlando Thursday. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

RPS Conference 2010: Supporting patient and professional decision making

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:05:56 +0100

This conference will have a practice and professional focus and will explore patient and professional decision making. Find out more about the programme and how to book your place. (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain)

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Systematic review of the perioperative risks of stroke or death after carotid angioplasty and stenting

Neurological Conditions Specialist Library — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:21:32 +0100

Citation: Touzé E, Trinquart L, Chatellier G, Mas JL. Systematic review of the perioperative risks of stroke or death after carotid angioplasty and stenting. Stroke. 2009 Dec;40(12):e683-93. Epub 2009 Nov 5 Methods: We sought articles published between January 1990 and June 2008 by using MEDLINE, EMBASE, the COCHRANE databases, hand-searching, abstract books from conferences, and official websites. Two reviewers independently and in duplicate selected articles on the risks of CAS, irrespective of the type of treatment, study design, setting, or language. The 2 reviewers abstracted data and assessed the quality of the studies. Results: Two hundred six independent studies (with 54 713 patients) were included. The overall 30-day risk of stroke or death was 4.7% (95% CI, 4.1 to 5.2) with s...

CMACE Publishes Information On Obesity In Pregnancy

Pregnancy News From Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Catholic Nuns, Some Catholic Lawmakers, Announce Support For Health Care Overhaul

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The Los Angeles Times: "Their numbers and influence may be declining, but American nuns demonstrated Wednesday what generations of schoolchildren already knew: They are a force to be reckoned with. By sending a letter to Congress in support of the Senate healthcare bill, a wide coalition of nuns took sides against not only the Republican minority but against their own church hierarchy, as represented by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which opposes the bill... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Media Outlets Interview Shah During Life Sciences Conference In Seattle

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah was in Seattle on Tuesday to speak at the annual Life Science Innovation Northwest conference, the Seattle Times' blog, "The Business of Giving," reports. The blog outlines the Obama administration's global health and development goals, including the six-year $63 billion Global Health Initiative (GHI), as well as some of the challenges facing Shah at USAID... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

CMACE Publishes Information On Obesity In Pregnancy

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE) reveals results from a survey on NHS maternity provision for obese women and publishes guidelines at a conference today. In 2008, CMACE undertook a survey of maternity service provision for women with obesity on the NHS as part of their national programme on obesity in pregnancy. Survey responses were received from 320 (88%) of the 364 maternity units in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Crown Dependencies. Responses were received from 98% and 96% of obstetric and freestanding midwifery units respectively (see note 1)... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Media Outlets Interview Shah During Life Sciences Conference In Seattle

Aid / Disasters News From Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Pregnancy May Cause Impairments In Ability To Recall Previously Seen Locations, England

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

New research has found that pregnant women's ability to remember the position of objects previously seen is reduced as pregnancy progresses. These findings will be presented this week at the annual Society for Endocrinology BES conference in Manchester. Led by research midwife Ms Diane Farrar, the team found that pregnant women's spatial recognition memory ability was reduced during the later stages of pregnancy, and this effect persisted for at least three months following birth... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Dr Miriam Stoppard Speaks On Baby And Child Nutrition, England

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Visitors to a conference on food allergies were given an insight into the life of leading children's doctor and broadcaster, Dr. Miriam Stoppard, at the University of Portsmouth yesterday. Dr Stoppard, who is a medical doctor and well-known to millions as a leading authority on parenting, child care and women's health, was the keynote speaker at the conference organised by the School of Health Sciences and Social Work (SHSSW)... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Dr Miriam Stoppard Speaks On Baby And Child Nutrition, England

Allergy News From Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Pregnancy May Cause Impairments In Ability To Recall Previously Seen Locations, England

Endocrinology News From Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

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51st Annual Drosophila Research Conference From The Genetics Society Of America

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

More than 1600 basic research scientists who study genetic models in Drosophila (fruit flies) are expected to attend the 51st Annual Drosophila Research Conference in Washington, DC, April 7-11, 2010. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMFor the complete program and Schedule of Events, see http://www.drosophila-conf.org/cgi-bin/dros10-cgi/drosSOE.pl. Plenary Sessions, Thursday, April 8, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon Control of Organ Size and Tumorigenesis by the Hippo Signaling Pathway... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

2010 Canadian Stroke Congress

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Stroke Network, and the Canadian Stroke Consortium, the Canadian Stroke Congress brings together leading stroke experts to exchange ideas and present the latest breaking research in prevention, treatment, rehab, and recovery. The Congress takes place in Quebec City from June 7 to 8, 2010. Pre-conference workshops take place on June 6. Meeting details are available at http://www.strokecongress.ca... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

51st Annual Drosophila Research Conference From The Genetics Society Of America

Genetics News From Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Conventional infection control measures found effective in reducing MRSA rates

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America) Scientists at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center found that an emphasis on compliance with non-pathogen specific infection control practices such as hand hygiene, efforts to reduce device-related infections and chlorhexidine bathing (a daily bath with the same antibacterial agent used by surgeons to "scrub in" before an operation), is successful in reducing rates of health-care-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The findings were presented today at the Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Infection prevention efforts by National Guard Health Affairs in Saudi Arabia recognized with award

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America) During the Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology awarded their first Partnership in Prevention Award to the National Guard Health Affairs in Saudi Arabia. The award was created to recognize and celebrate the efforts of multidisciplinary teams working together to champion infection prevention efforts within their health care organization. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

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Technology And Aging Focus Of Conference To Be Hosted By UPMC, Pitt And CMU

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Technology is assuming an increasingly important role in the delivery of health care to the aged and in the way that individuals and families manage their own health and the health of their elderly family members. New systems are changing how clinicians access patient information and communicate with each other, expediting prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disorders. Devices that permit remote and self-monitoring are proliferating, as are technologies that promote independent living and enhance quality of life... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Technology And Aging Focus Of Conference To Be Hosted By UPMC, Pitt And CMU

Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Technology is assuming an increasingly important role in the delivery of health care to the aged and in the way that individuals and families manage their own health and the health of their elderly family members. New systems are changing how clinicians access patient information and communicate with each other, expediting prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disorders... (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)

[Editorial] DFID: a report card and a reappraisal

LANCET — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The UK is soon to have a general election. The expected schism in government is encouraging a last-minute waterfall of new policies and programmes. Nowhere is this more apparent than in international health. The Department for International Development (DFID—currently rebranding itself as UKaid) has been in a frenzy of activity these past few weeks. It has published an education strategy, launched its undernutrition strategy, and hosted an international Millennium Development Goal conference billed as “the turning point of poverty”. Its undernutrition strategy won much praise from delegates (ranging from African Health Ministers to the more sceptical end of non-governmental organisations) at the launch event last week. DFID has clearly established itself as a respected leader in glob...

[Editorial] Caesarean section—the first cut isn't the deepest

LANCET — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A US National Institutes of Health conference entitled Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: New Insights, held in Bethesda, MD, USA on March 8–10, examined why the rate of vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) delivery has fallen. This decline has contributed to a striking increase in the overall rate of caesarean delivery in the USA, from 21% in 1996 to 33% in 2007. Evidence presented in the conference statement includes a survey done by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists showing that 26% of its fellows stopped offering trials of labour (TOL), a prerequisite of VBAC between 2003–06. (Source: LANCET)

What's the point of careers and the way they impact our lives?

Modern Medicine — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

While this author was away from home at a conference, he found himself wondering about life and how scared he had always been of death. (Source: Modern Medicine)

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Characterizing the clinical practice and professional behaviour of rheumatology nurse specialists: a pilot study

Musculoskeletal Care — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: We have begun the process of developing a questionnaire that can identify the clinical activities, perceived self-competence and professional behaviour of RNSs. This method of characterizing advanced nursing practice offers potential as a model for nurse specialists in other disciplines. Further work is required to validate the questionnaire on a large cohort of RNSs. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Musculoskeletal Care)

Watch "Going global 4: The international education conference" live 24-25 March

MEDEV News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Organised by the British Council the theme of the Going Global 4 Conference is World Potential: Making Education Meet The Challenge. With more than 1200 delegates attending, registration has now closed for this event. If you can't attend in person we have the solution, we will be broadcasting all of the plenary sessions live: We'll be considering the key leadership and policy challenges facing individual institutions, governments and communities worldwide. Has the global recession triggered isolationism, and if so what are the implications for international education? How does it impact the sharing of knowledge and ideas worldwide? Is the vision of a truly international education system now under threat? Join the debate at Going Global 4 - the international education conference. Thursday...

The International Normalized Ratio (INR) in the MELD Score: Problems and Solutions

American Journal of Transplantation — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score is widely used to prioritize patients for liver transplantation. One of the pitfalls of the MELD score is the interlaboratory variability in all three components of the score (INR, bilirubin, creatinine). The interlaboratory variability in the INR has the largest impact on the MELD score, with a mean difference of around 5 MELD points in most studies. During the 3rd conference on Coagulopathy and Liver disease, a multidisciplinary group of scientists and physicians discussed possible solutions for the INR problem in the MELD score with the intention to provide a constructive contribution to the international debate on this issue. Here we will discuss possible solutions and highlight advantages and disadvantages. (Source: American Journal o...

Retelling Tales of the Field: In Search of Organizational Ethnography 20 Years On

Organizational Research Methods — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:55:02 +0100

The special issue arose from the 2008 Qualitative Research in Management and Organization Conference, held at the University of New Mexico, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of John Van Maanen’s (1988) book Tales of the Field. The theme of the conference, Telling Tales, reflected two of the core issues in the book—the need to think about the ways in which we carry out (our methods) and write up ethnographic work. This introductory paper sets the scene for the four papers to follow by giving an overview of ethnography: what ethnographic work entails, a brief history, issues to consider when doing ethnography, and offers a range of references for potential ethnographers. In addition, it introduces the four authors and situates their ‘‘tales’’ within t...

A Song for My Supper: More Tales of the Field

Organizational Research Methods — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:55:02 +0100

This essay tries to be true to a podium talk I presented at a conference in March, 2008. But, of necessity, certain consolidation liberties are taken. Beginning with a brief and broad treatment of ethnography as a paired written representation of and lengthy personal experience in a particular social world, I move to consider why the former, the text, has been so infrequently examined in lieu of the latter, the so-called method. I then move to ethnographic texts themselves and look at what I take to be some broad changes the seem apparent — particularly within the organizational ethnography domain — over the past 20 or so years. Alongside these changes comes the emergence of several distinct genres treated only lightly (or not at all) in Tales of the Field. I end by considering...

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Unprecedented Number Of Organizations Say "Yes" To Health Reform

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +0100

An unprecedented diverse and large number of national organizations released a joint message to Congress urging the enactment of health care reform. The groups announced their support for the pending reform legislation at a press conference today and in two-page advertisements in Capitol Hill newspapers... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Unprecedented Number Of Organizations Say "Yes" To Health Reform

Public Health News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +0100

Leading US Speakers Confirmed For 2010 British Dental Conference And Exhibition

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0100

Leading US clinical speakers David Newkirk and William Bo Bruce are to headline the Friday lecture programme at the 2010 British Dental Conference and Exhibition. Both are renowned experts in the field of restorative and aesthetic dentistry and are accredited members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. William Bo Bruce is Affiliate Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. David Newkirk is a general dental practitioner in Naperville Illinois... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Leading US Speakers Confirmed For 2010 British Dental Conference And Exhibition

Dentistry News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0100

CATalyst Council Press Conference

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Want to know how to get your cat to the veterinarian without being clawed? The CATalyst Council and American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) are holding a press conference on Friday, March 19, offering advice on how to make veterinary visits for feline patients pain free for cats and their owners. "Even more than dog owners, cat owners commonly report that it's difficult to get their pet to the veterinarian. With a little planning and training, cats can learn how to travel comfortably and safely in a carrier," explains Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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CATalyst Council Press Conference

Veterinary News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100

U.S. Goverment Recognizes Wisconsin for Achievements in Aging and Disability Resources

Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:45:34 +0100

The federal Administration on Aging (AoA) has recognized the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' pioneering work and continued innovation with Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). Assistant Secretary for Aging, Kathy Greenlee, announced the "Outstanding Achievement Award" at a national conference last month. (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)

International Women’s Day Marked with UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Yuko Arimori Promoting Gender Equality - 15 March 2010

UNFPA News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:51:58 +0100

The Mullard Award

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:48:37 +0100

To honour an individual who has an outstanding academic record in any area of natural science, engineering or technology and whose work is currently making a contribution to national prosperity in the United Kingdom. The award is made annually by the Council of the Royal Society to honour an individual who has an outstanding academic record. The award will be presented at the Society's Anniversary Day, or on another suitable occasion. Nominations for the award are invited from all Fellows of the Society, research institutions and Industry. A silver gilt medal, a prize of £2000 and a travel/conference grant of up to £1500 (Estimated total funds: £3,500) Closing Date: 01 April 2010 Nominations are now being accepted. The closing date is 1st April 2010. Please see website for applicati...

Meeting student expectations 2010: Improving student satisfaction and managing complaints

MEDEV Events — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:48:36 +0100

The recently published Pathway report by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) has considered for the first time publishing the results of its adjudications. How can HEIs adjust to being exposed to this new consumer-led environment? HEIs can not afford to become complacent. What will Lord Browne's funding and fees review mean for HEIs? What will future students expect from their investment in education when they perceive fees to be linked to high quality education? This conference will bring together experts from HEI's, Student Unions and Student Services to answer these questions. They will discuss how, in a relationship with redefined parameters, students' expectations as consumers can be met, their complaints handled effectively, and a HEIs reputation be preserved. (Source: ...

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Sixth IMA international conference on quantitative modelling in the management of health care

MEDEV Events — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:48:36 +0100

Health and Social Care systems are undergoing major changes worldwide, due in part to changes in demography and in part to increased competition between parts of the system whether they are hospitals, primary care trusts, or general practitioners. Yet running health and social care systems efficiently and effectively is crucial to improving or even maintaining our quality of life. Over the years, extensive research has been conducted to find immediate and long-term solutions to issues that are routinely faced by health and social care management professionals, such as waiting lists and bed capacity, hospital redesign, workforce planning and scheduling, patient flow modelling, performance management, disease monitoring, and health care technology assessment. Simulation and modelling techniq...

Somaxon Announces FDA Approval of Silenor(R) (doxepin) for the Treatment of Insomnia

HSMN NewsFeed — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:44:39 +0100

First and Only Prescription Sleep Aid to Provide a Full Nights Sleep Without Abuse Potential - Conference call scheduled today at 9:00 a.m. PT (12:00 p.m. ET); Simultaneous webcast at http://investors.somaxon.com/eventdetail.cfm SAN DIEGO--(HSMN New... Biopharmaceuticals, FDASomaxon Pharmaceuticals, Silenor, doxepin, insomnia (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)

Teva to Acquire ratiopharm

HSMN NewsFeed — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:32:13 +0100

Combined Entity Creates New Market Leader in European Generics Acquisition Expected to be Accretive within Three Quarters after Closing Company to Host Conference Call at 8:30 AM ET JERUSALEM--(HSMN NewsFeed)--Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (... Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Mergers & AcquisitionsTeva Pharmaceutical, ratiopharm (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)

Roche Uniquely Positioned to Deliver Long-Term Growth

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:40:49 +0100

Leading late-stage pipeline and innovation strategy presented at investor conference BASEL, Switzerland, March 18, 2010-Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) is set to strengthen its global leadership position in oncology and to expand in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Teva to Acquire Ratiopharm

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:23:30 +0100

Combined Entity Creates New Market Leader in European Generics Acquisition Expected to be Accretive within Three Quarters after Closing Company to Host Conference Call at 8:30 AM ET JERUSALEM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 18, 2010 - Teva Pharmaceutical... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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Warfarin alternative 'prevents more strokes'; Geographical variation in pollen-related allergies; Varenicline effective even in failed smoking quitters

Pulse — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0100

Our update on the latest research being presented at medical conferences. (Source: Pulse)

Warfarin alternative 'prevents more strokes'; Geographical variation in pollen-related allergies; Varenicline effective even in failed smoking quitters

Pulse Today Clinical Updates — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0100

Our update on the latest research being presented at medical conferences. (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)

DR Systems updates PACS with breast imaging capabilities

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:47:01 +0100

Image and information management systems provider DR Systems will be highlighting its Unity Women's Health Imaging PACS at the annual conference of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) from March 20-24 in Las Vegas. (Source: Health Imaging News)

DR Systems updates PACS with breast imaging capabilities

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:47:01 +0100

Icagen to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results and Conduct Conference Call on March 30, 2010

Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0100

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Icagen, Inc. (Nasdaq:ICGN) today announced it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009 on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. The Company will also conduct a conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss results and highlights of the fourth quarter and full year 2009. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))

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Pregnant women 'more likely to mislay their keys' (The Daily Telegraph, 18 March 2010)

Society for Endocrinology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Research presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual BES conference has suggested that pregnancy can cause impairments in a certain aspect of memory concerned with spatial recognition. Full article (Source: Society for Endocrinology)

HealthTexas Provider Network Receives AMGA Medical Group Preeminence Award

Public Health News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The American Medical Group Association announced it will present the Medical Group Preeminence Award on March 20 to HealthTexas Provider Network, an affiliate of Baylor Health Care System based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. The presentation will take place at the AMGA 2010 Annual Conference, being held March 18-20 at the New Orleans Marriott... (Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today)

HealthTexas Provider Network Receives AMGA Medical Group Preeminence Award

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Study: High Arctic's biodiversity down 26 percent since 1970

Scientific American - Official RSS Feed — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Mammals, birds and fish living in the High Arctic experienced an average 26 percent drop in their populations between 1970 and 2004 due to the loss of sea ice, according to a new report from The Arctic Species Trend Index, "Tracking Trends in Arctic Wildlife ."The 2010 report, commissioned and coordinated by the Whitehorse, Yukon–based Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP), was presented Wednesday at the State of the Arctic Conference in Miami. It covers 965 populations of 365 species, representing 35 percent of all known vertebrate species found in the Arctic. [More] (Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed)

Phytel, Inc. Receives 2010 AMGA Distinguished Corporate Partner Award

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The American Medical Group Association announced today that it will present the AMGA Distinguished Corporate Partner Award on March 20 to Phytel, Inc. at its 2010 Annual Conference, March 18-20 at the New Orleans Marriott. The AMGA Distinguished Corporate Partner Award is presented annually to a non-medical group organization for providing excellent service and value to medical groups. Phytel, Inc. was chosen to receive the 2010 AMGA Distinguished Corporate Partner Award because of its strong and continual support of the association, its programs, and its members... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Phytel, Inc. Receives 2010 AMGA Distinguished Corporate Partner Award

Public Health News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The American Medical Group Association announced today that it will present the AMGA Distinguished Corporate Partner Award on March 20 to Phytel, Inc. at its 2010 Annual Conference, March 18-20 at the New Orleans Marriott. The AMGA Distinguished Corporate Partner Award is presented annually to a non-medical group organization for providing excellent service and value to medical groups... (Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today)

ACC: Is the jury still out on BMS vs. DES in STEMI patients?

Cardiovascular Business News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:16:42 +0100

ATLANTA—More research is needed on the relative costs and benefits of using drug-eluting stents (DES) versus bare-metal stents (BMS) in patients who have experienced a STEMI, according to the results based on the DEDICATION trial presented Tuesday at the ACC.10 conference. Slides» (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

Childhood Obesity Prevention Is Focus Of Global Nutrition Transition Conference

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The obesity epidemic is spreading among children, not just in the US, but worldwide, and preventive measures - with an emphasis on a low fat diet and regular activity - should be implemented during the first two years of life. This was a key message during the second and final day of discussions among physicians and nutrition scientists at the Global Nutrition Transition Conference in Orlando, Fla. Today's speakers included Dr. Bill Lands, noted expert on dietary fats; Harry Greene, MD, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University; Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Universal Detection Technology Addresses First Responder Anthrax Vaccinations

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB: UNDT), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies and counter-terrorism training programs to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, issued a response today to a growing interest in the security and emergency response communities to immunize first responders most susceptible to anthrax exposure. The issue was brought to the forefront recently at the annual EMS Today Conference in Baltimore, where Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Childhood Obesity Prevention Is Focus Of Global Nutrition Transition Conference

Nutrition/Agriculture News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

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Roche uniquely positioned to deliver long-term growth

Roche Media News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Leading late-stage pipeline and innovation strategy presented at investor conference. (Source: Roche Media News)

Roche uniquely positioned to deliver long-term growth

Roche Investor Update — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Leading late-stage pipeline and innovation strategy presented at investor conference. Roche is set to strengthen its global leadership position in oncology and to expand in therapeutic areas such as metabolism, inflammation and diseases of the central nervous system. At its first investor conference following the successful integration of Roche and Genentech, the company highlighted its vision and the strategy that it intends to pursue in order to ensure a stable flow of novel medicines from its rich development pipeline. (Source: Roche Investor Update)

Physics press conferences at next week's American Physical Society March Meeting

EurekAlert! - Biology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(American Institute of Physics) The following press conferences will take place during the March Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS), to be held March 15-19, 2010 in the Portland Convention Center. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)

New lessons from York's Medieval massacre

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(University of York) A major international conference next week will take a fresh perspective on one of the darkest episodes in English medieval history -- the mass suicide and murder of Jewish men, women and children in York in 1190. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

ACC: GE's Holter algorithms alert CV staff to undiagnosed sleep apnea

Cardiovascular Business News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:34:19 +0100

GE Healthcare introduced the Mars Virtual Sleep Lab, a device that provides a quantitative sleep apnea analysis from any GE-monitored inpatient bed, at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference in Atlanta. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

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ACC: Boston Scientific combines CV and rhythm divisions

Cardiovascular Business News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:14:09 +0100

Boston Scientific has a new cardiac rhythm and vascular (CRV) business unit, which is the combination of its cardiovascular and cardiac rhythm management divisions. The Natick, Mass.-based company highlighted the change at the recent American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference in Atlanta. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

Genetic Alliance 2010 Annual Conference Scholarships

ScanGrants feed — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Genetic Alliance offers a very limited number of scholarships to help reduce the cost of participation in 2010 Genetic Alliance Annual Conference.To apply for a scholarship, please submit:1. Scholarship application form. 2. Cover letter, explaining your financial need and why you are interested in Genetic Alliance 2010 Annual Conference.Submit your application by May 10th, 2010.We will respond to your request by May 17th, 2010.Please return this form to:Kristin Queen ShafferFax: 202.966.8553E-mail: events@geneticalliance.org Mail: Genetic Alliance4301 Connecticut Ave. NW #404Washington, DC 20008-2369** If you are submitting an application for scholarship, please do not register for conference until you receive notification of our decision.Requirements: * You can apply for up to $615, inc...

Borchard Fellowship in Law & Aging

ScanGrants feed — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Borchard Fellowship in Law & Aging The Borchard Fellowship in Law & Aging affords one year for two law school graduates interested in, and perhaps already in the early stages of pursuing, an academic and/or professional career in law and aging, the opportunity to pursue their research and professional interests.During the Fellowship period, the Center’s Executive Director and Assistant Director stand ready to assist each Fellow with the further development of his/her knowledge, skills, and contacts. A legal services or other non-profit organization involved in law and aging must supervise a Fellow’s activities and projects. In addition to the Fellow's planned activities and project (unless the Fellow's project includes the provision of legal services), the Fellow must a...

US Doctors Sanction Transplant Criteria For Liver Cancer Patients

Cancercompass News: Other Cancer — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Liver transplantation specialists recently convened to address U.S. guidelines for allocation of organs for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC, liver cancer). Representatives from more than 130 U.S. transplant centers were invited to the conference and participants included 180 leaders in liver transplantation (LT) from the 50 most active centers. (Source: Cancercompass News: Other Cancer)

ACC: Enrollment complete for Promus Element small vessel/long lesion trials

Cardiovascular Business News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:55:10 +0100

Boston Scientific announced the completion of patient enrollment in the small vessel and long lesion trials of its PLATINUM clinical program during the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference in Atlanta this week. The trials are designed to compare the platinum chromium Promus Element everolimus-eluting stent to matched historical control groups of patients treated with the Taxus Express paclitaxel-eluting stent. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

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Hebrew College exploring debt options

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:30:53 +0100

A $32 million real estate debt remaining from its expansion to Newton prompted Hebrew College President Rabbi Daniel L. Lehmann to hold a conference call with bondholders this week to discuss alternatives for easing the crunch. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

UW Department of Global Health and Physicians for Social Responsibility Host War & Global Health Conference April 23-25 on UW Campus

uwnews.org | Health and Medicine — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:25:33 +0100

The Eighth Annual Western Regional International Health Conference being held at the University of Washington April 23-25 is on "War & Global Health: Transforming Our Profession, Changing Our World." (Source: uwnews.org | Health and Medicine)

Looking at the Future of Genomic Medicine: An Expert Interview With Eric J. Topol, MD

Medscape Today Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:00:40 +0100

Dr. Topol discusses highlights of a recent conference focused on the 4 areas of genomic medicine in which the planners saw the most exciting work going on and sensed changes afoot Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Mesothelioma Treatment Guidelines Announced by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Asbestos and Mesothelioma News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:36:01 +0100

During the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s (NCCN) 15th Annual Conference, guidelines concerning treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma were presented. Lee M. Krug, a doctor at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and a member of the NCCN Guidelines Panel, spoke about recommended treatment options for mesothelioma patients. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. Symptoms can take as long as 20 to 50 years to arise once someone has been exposed and this often results in a late diagnosis for patients. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer in the United States each year. According to Dr. Krug, “Diagnosing mesothelioma is often difficult because the symptoms are similar to those...

ACC Feature: Multaq may be feasible in AF patients soon after stopping Cordarone

Cardiovascular Business News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:04:59 +0100

ATLANTA--Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL) who transition to dronedarone (Multaq, Sanofi-Aventis) following prior treatment with amiodarone (Cordarone, Wyeth) were not associated with adverse events, according to a post-hoc analysis of pooled data from the EURIDIS and ADONIS trials presented Monday at the ACC.10 conference. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

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ESF-COST High-Level Research Conference on Future Internet and Society: A Complex Systems Perspective

PhysicsWeb Events — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:29:43 +0100

Conference: 2 Sep 2010 - 7 Sep 2010, Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy. Organized by www.esf.org/conferences/10341. (Source: PhysicsWeb Events)

WoHIT keynoter warns of healthcare IT disaster

Healthcare IT News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:54:40 +0100

In a sobering keynote address at the 2010 World of Health IT Conference and Exhibition, eHealth researcher Enrico Coiera of University of New South Wales, Australia said industry enthusiasts who back, uncritically, national-scale HIT systems need to prepare themselves for some very bad news. "We've yet to experience our first health IT plane crash, a health IT failure that claims many lives," Coiera said Wednesday. "But I think that will happen... I think it's unavoidable given what we're doing. We need to do our best to mitigate that." (Source: Healthcare IT News)

International Women’s Day Marked with UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Yuko Arimori Promoting Gender Equality - 15 March 2010

UNFPA News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:52:30 +0100

ASME: Clinical leadership conference

MEDEV Events — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:48:00 +0100

Call for workshops ASME invites submissions for parallel workshops at this one day symposium on leadership development. The deadline for submissions is Monday 4th January 2010. Workshops should be designed to promote and disseminate effective learning and teaching activities in the area of clinical leadership and management in medical and healthcare education. The primary purpose is to: * Support dissemination of good practice to a wider audience * Promote collaboration to enhance new and existing projects and partnerships * Raise awareness of new initiatives, recommendations and Government policy * Promote evaluation and high quality educational research studies including systematic review * Promote staff development through development and delivery of appropriate workshop/seminar prog...

Grappling with the scholarship of learning: students as learning partners

MEDEV Events — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:48:00 +0100

In the current HE climate with the emphasis on research it is timely to also raise the profile of teaching as an aspect of university business which should have equal status with research, especially where quality teaching could be argued to enhance university activity and prestige with the CETL funding. So, in the final year of the Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning this conference will consider the concept of the 'scholarship of teaching' particularly in relation to sharing learning with students. Both MU CETLs have a wide range of experience of working with professionals as worker/ learners in different work contexts so the conference will focus upon teaching and learning from the perspective of both the learner and the teacher, considering themes around negotiated learnin...

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HIMSS: EDIMS showcases workflow management apps

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:30 +0100

EDIMS showcased its workflow management applications for emergency departments (EDs) from registration to disposition at the recent HIMSS conference in Atlanta. (Source: CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives)

HIMSS: EDIMS showcases workflow management apps

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:30 +0100

EDIMS showcased its workflow management applications for emergency departments (EDs) from registration to disposition at the recent HIMSS conference in Atlanta. (Source: Health Imaging News)

HIMSS: EDIMS showcases workflow management apps

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:30 +0100

EDIMS showcased its workflow management applications for emergency departments (EDs) from registration to disposition at the recent HIMSS conference in Atlanta. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Conference Scene: Lessons learned from the 5th Statistical Analysis Workshop of the Pharmacogenetics Research Network

Future Medicine: Pharmacogenomics — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:08:03 +0100

Pharmacogenomics , March 2010, Vol. 11, No. 3, Pages 297-303. (Source: Future Medicine: Pharmacogenomics)

Conference Scene: The great debate: genome-wide association studies in pharmacogenetics research, good or bad?

Future Medicine: Pharmacogenomics — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:08:00 +0100

Pharmacogenomics , March 2010, Vol. 11, No. 3, Pages 305-308. (Source: Future Medicine: Pharmacogenomics)

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Evidence for treating rheumatoid arthritis to target: results of a systematic literature search

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:45:57 +0100

Conclusion Only few studies employed randomised controlled settings to test the value of treatment to a specific target. However, they provided unanimous evidence for benefits of targeted approaches. Nevertheless, more data on radiographic and functional outcomes and on patients with established RA are needed. (Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases)

inVentiv Health to Present at Barclays Capital 2010 Global Healthcare Conference

Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

SOMERSET, N.J., March 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inVentiv Health, Inc. (Nasdaq:VTIV), a leading provider of commercialization services to the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced that Blane Walter, Chief Executive Officer, and Dave Bassin, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Healthcare Conference, which will be held March 24 in Miami, FL. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))

Catholic Bishops Oppose Health Bill, While Other Catholic Groups Offer Support

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

McClatchy: "The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Monday it opposes the Democratic health care plan heading for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives because of its language on abortion. The group noted that it liked the House health care bill because it would continue the strict ban on federal financing of abortion. But it said the Senate version would open the door to federal financing ... The Catholic bishops have lobbied for a health care plan to extend insurance to the uninsured - but only if it maintains the longstanding U.S... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Governors Riled By Lack Of Input In Health Bill; States Request More Federal Funding For Budget, Medicaid Shortfalls

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Politico: "Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas kicked off a National Governors Association summit on health care Monday with an ominous word about the date" and the need to beware the ides of March. "The governors feel like they've gotten the Brutus treatment, too." Earlier in the process, the White House "made overtures to governors ... recognizing that approval from the state leaders was an essential part of getting its message out to voters. But now, Democrats are focused primarily on getting House votes, and the four governors who attended Monday's conference ... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Haiti Rebuilding Effort Could Cost $11.5B Over 3 Years, Assessment Says

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

A "thorough analysis prepared by the Haiti government, together with the United Nations and other international organizations" estimates it will take $11.5 billion over the next three years to repair damage to Haiti after a major earthquake struck in January, the Wall Street Journal reports. "The assessment ... is an important milestone ahead of a planned New York conference on March 31 at which donor nations are expected to announce financial aid for Haiti," according to the newspaper... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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HDMA Recognizes Amerisourcebergen Packaging Group And Pfizer Pharmaceuticals With Inaugural Distribution Management Award

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) presented its first Distribution Management Award to AmerisourceBergen Packaging Group (ABPG) and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for its Toviaz™ Physician Sample Package Optimization project. The award, presented at the association's 2010 Distribution Management Conference & Technology Expo in Baltimore, recognizes member companies' efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare supply chain and enhance trading partner relationships... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Record Attendance As The Best In Health Care Gather At The AMGA 2010 Annual Conference

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The American Medical Group Association is convening approximately 1,700 participants, representing the leaders of the nation's leading healthcare provider organizations, at its 2010 Annual Conference, March 17-20 at the New Orleans Marriott. The conference is setting attendance records for this dynamic, cutting-edge gathering, which has become the gold standard for leadership conferences in health care, primarily because of the caliber of presenting faculty and attending healthcare professionals... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Record Attendance As The Best In Health Care Gather At The AMGA 2010 Annual Conference

Public Health News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

ACC: FDG PET a sensitive, specific choice for myocardial imaging

Cardiovascular Business News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:36:59 +0100

ATLANTA -- Rob Beanlands, MD, director of the National Cardiac PET Centre and the Molecular Function and Imaging Program at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, sought to convince physicians that FDG PET is among the best choices in imagining modalities for the assessment of myocardial viability, during an imaging symposium at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference on March 15. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

ACC: FDG PET a sensitive, specific choice for myocardial imaging

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:36:59 +0100

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ACC: FDG PET a sensitive, specific choice for myocardial imaging

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:36:59 +0100

The MRSA Epidemic A Call To Action

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100

MRSA Survivors Network, the nonprofit organization, along with other advocates, urgently plead with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), along with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to finally acknowledge the public health crisis to the public and take action. MRSA Survivors Network is calling on Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the CDC along with Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the DHHS to declare MRSA an epidemic and hold a press conference during the Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare- Associated Infections in Atlanta ( Mar... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

OptumHealth Honors "Forgotten" Mental Illness Patients, Recognizes Important Progress In Behavioral Health Care

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

OptumHealth Inc. is supporting a national memorial being built to honor people nationwide who died in state psychiatric hospitals and are buried in unnamed graves. While noting the significant advancements in behavioral health care that today are helping millions find paths to recovery, OptumHealth unveiled a traveling fund-raising display for the memorial and presented a $50,000 donation. The announcement was made at the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare conference... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

BIPAI hosting first Libyan national HIV/AIDS conference

Baylor College of Medicine News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

The Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative is hosting the first Libyan HIV/AIDS conference March 15 in Benghazi to provide education on the best clinical and operational practices for care and treatment among BIPAI Network Children's Clinical Centers of Excellence. The meeting, ending March 19, is being held in conjunction with BIPAI's 12th annual network meeting and includes delegates from BIPAI centers in Libya, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Romania and Houston, as well as BIPAI project clinicians from Ethiopia and Mozambique. These centers provide HIV/AIDS care and treatment to more than 58,000 HIV-infected children and their family members. Other participants include BIPAI's network executive directors and vice presidents, Pediatric...

Smithsonian hosts 2010 International CAM Workshop in Panama

EurekAlert! - Biology — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute) Researchers from nine countries will discuss one system that plants use to cope with stress at the 2010 International CAM Workshop, hosted by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute at the Earl S. Tupper Research and Conference Center in Panama City, Panama, from March 22-24, 2010. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)

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Genetics Society of America's 51st Annual Drosophila Research Conference

EurekAlert! - Biology — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(Genetics Society of America) Representatives of the media are invited to attend the 51st Annual Drosophila Research Conference in Washington, D.C., April 7-11, 2010, sponsored by the Genetics Society of America. More than 1600 basic research scientists who study genetic models in Drosophila (fruit flies) are expected to attend. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)

Minimal Improvement in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Patients’ Survival Rate

National Comprehensive Cancer Network — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The lack of progress in treating the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population with cancer was the focus of a recent presentation at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network®’s (NCCN®’s) 15th Annual Conference. Decreased participation in clinical trials, biological differences, limited resources, and variations in care were highlighted as contributing factors to the disappointing outcomes. HOLLYWOOD, FL — Despite cancer survival rates incre... (Source: National Comprehensive Cancer Network)

Conference report: Aliskiren added to standard treatment post-MI is of no benefit and may be harmful

NeLM - News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Source: Reuters Health Area: News According to findings from the ASPIRE (Aliskiren Study in Post-MI Patients to Reduce Remodelling) trial, adding the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren to standard medical therapy does not prevent left ventricular remodelling after myocardial infarction (MI). These data were presented at the American College of Cardiology scientific meeting. The study included 820 patients who had an MI ? 6 weeks prior to enrolment and an ejection fraction of ?45%. They were randomised to receive either aliskiren (initiated at 75mg/day and increased to 300mg/day within two weeks) or placebo, in addition to 'the best available medical therapy' (including an ACEI or ARB). Interpretable baseline and follow-up echocardiograms were availabl...

Conference report: Long-term follow-up of study questions safety of drug-eluting stents for STEMI

NeLM - News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Source: Reuters Health Area: News According to long-term findings from the DEDICATION trial presented at the American College of Cardiology scientific meeting, patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who received drug-eluting stents (DES) had fewer major adverse cardiac events (MACE) but a higher rate of cardiac mortality than patients with bare metal stents (BMS). In the trial, researchers randomised 626 patients to receive either a DES or a BMS, during PCI performed within 12 hours of STEMI. At the end of the trial, patients in the BMS group were more likely to have experienced target lesion revascularisation, target vessel revascularisation, and other MACE. Patients in the DES group were however seen to have a higher rate of cardiovascula...

Conference report: Genetic screening may reduce warfarin hospitalisations

NeLM - News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Source: Reuters Health Area: News According to the results of a study presented at the American College of Cardiology scientific meeting, use of genetic screening may help to reduce hospitalisations related to warfarin. The study was conducted by researchers from the Mayo Clinic in conjunction with Medco, which administers prescription drug benefits for employers and health plans in the US. Medco found that about 1 million of the 60 million people on its rolls were taking warfarin in 2007, and that around 22% of them were being hospitalised within six months of starting the drug. The study included 896 patients taking warfarin who were screened for the genes CYP2C9 and VKORC1 and 2,688 who did not undergo such screening. According to the Reuters rep...

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ACC: PINNACLE Registry at the height of improving cardiac care

Cardiovascular Business News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:17:13 +0100

ATLANTA - Originally piloted two years ago as the Improving Continuous Cardiac Care IC3 registry, the recently rebranded PINNACLE registry is the first and only ambulatory registry for cardiovascular conditions in this country, noted William Oetgen, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual conference on March 16. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

ACC: PINNACLE Registry aims to improve outpatient cardiac care

Cardiovascular Business News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:17:13 +0100

QATLANTA - Originally piloted two years ago as the Improving Continuous Cardiac Care IC3 registry, the recently rebranded PINNACLE registry is the first and only ambulatory registry for cardiovascular conditions in this country, noted William Oetgen, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual conference on March 16. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

ACC: PINNACLE Registry aims to improve outpatient cardiac care

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:17:13 +0100

Sernova Announces Interim Results From Key Preclincal Study With Its Proprietary Cell Pouch SystemTM

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Sernova Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SVA) today reported interim results from a key porcine diabetes study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the Cell Pouch System™. Interim results, to be presented at the American Society of Artificial Internal Organs 56th Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 27th-29th in a podium presentation, confirm that the Cell Pouch System™ establishes a biological environment capable of preserving the functionality of therapeutic cells... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

ev3 to Present at the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Healthcare Conference on March 23, 2010

Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:30:00 +0100

PLYMOUTH, Minn., March 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ev3 Inc. (Nasdaq:EVVV) today announced that Julie Tracy, senior vice president and chief communications officer, is scheduled to present at the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Healthcare Conference at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Loews Miami Hotel located at 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))

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Technical Assistance Call Announced for the New Funding Opportunity: Rural Training Track Technical Assistance Demonstration Program (RTT-TA)

News stories via the Rural Assistance Center — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:44:00 +0100

The Office of Rural Health Policy will hold a technical assistance conference call on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time to assist applicants in preparing their applications for the Rural Training Track Technical Assistance Demonstration Program. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)

Technical Assistance Call for the New Funding Opportunity: Rural Training Track Technical Assistance Demonstration Program (RTT-TA)

Rural events via the Rural Assistance Center — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:43:58 +0100

Mar 22, 2010. Conference Call Only . Sponsored by Office of Rural Health Policy (Source: Rural events via the Rural Assistance Center)

International Women’s Day Marked with UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Yuko Arimori Promoting Gender Equality - 15 March 2010

UNFPA News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:11:46 +0100

Media Alert: Model N and International Medical Device Leader to Share Insights on Maximizing Sales Performance with Revenue Management

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:28 +0100

Presentation at Sales and Marketing Excellence Europe Conference explores how global medical device manufacturers are leveraging integrated, domain-specific Revenue Management to reclaim lost revenue and increase visibility across global operations (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3732794.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

OVC FY10 National Training Conference on Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities

Grants.gov — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:15:31 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: OVC-2010-2570 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social ServicesLaw, Justice and Legal ServicesCFDA Number: 16.582Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationAgency Name USDOJ-OJP-OVC (Source: Grants.gov)

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Conference: 1st Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society

NHS Evidence - Neurological conditions - Events — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:53:28 +0100

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Conference: Delivering quality standards for stroke

NHS Evidence - Neurological conditions - Events — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:53:28 +0100

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Conference: Music Technology: Solutions to Challenges – 11 and 12 June 2010

NHS Evidence - Neurological conditions - Events — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:53:28 +0100

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Training Session for Frontier Funding

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:43:12 +0100

Improving the Odds: Making Frontier Health Project Proposals More Competitive http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/documents/FrontierProposalTraining.pdf Training Session – April 19, 2010 Denver, Colorado The National Center for Frontier Communities (NCFC) is pleased to invite you to a special one-day training session designed to help frontier communities be more successful in their Federal funding proposal preparation. The training will emphasize health project funding available from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. This will be a one-day program held in conjunction with The Forum 2010 conference of the Colorado Rural Health Center. Register online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3TGFH23 [scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

HIMSS: EMC showcases RSA Adaptive Authentication, Aspirus installations

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:27:08 +0100

EMC and its security division, RSA, made several announcements during the recent HIMSS conference in Atlanta. (Source: CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives)

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HIMSS: EMC showcases RSA Adaptive Authentication, Aspirus installations

Health Imaging News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:27:08 +0100

EMC and its security division, RSA, made several announcements during the recent HIMSS conference in Atlanta. (Source: Health Imaging News)

HIMSS: EMC showcases RSA Adaptive Authentication, Aspirus installations

Health Imaging News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:27:08 +0100

EMC and its security division, RSA, made several announcements during the recent HIMSS conference in Atlanta. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Emergency Preparedness Travel Subsidy: Apply Now!

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:42:55 +0100

What do emergency preparedness planners and responders to disasters talk about when they get together at a conference? What would happen if a librarian was added to that mix? You can find out! The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region is sponsoring travel subsidies to two Network institutions to subsidize travel to an emergency planning conference before the end of March/April, 2010. http://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding. Institutions will receive up to $1,200 per institutions to send staff to an emergency planning meeting. Eligibility: Members of NN/LM MCR who have submitted a continuity of operations plan for their library to the NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Toolkit: http://nnlm.gov/ep. One of the first two Network members to complete and submit an applica...

EFMI at eHealth 2010 Barcelona

EFMI Portal News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:18:17 +0100

The EFMI Board met during the EU High Level Conference (15-18 March in Barcelona). EFMI is organising partner of the... (Source: EFMI Portal News)