Phage therapy, which exploits the ability of certain viruses to infect and replicate within bacteria, shows promise for treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. “Phages can kill the cell immediately, or they can become dormant and kill it later,” says Abhyudai Singh, assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of Delaware.
Day: January 11, 2017
Risky opioid prescribing rates drop after new VA initiative, study finds
… study, published in the journal Pain , looks at the effect of the Opioid Safety Initiative rolled out by the Veterans Health Administration in late 2013 to promote safer opioid prescribing. The study examines implementation of the OSI across all of …
Risky opioid prescribing rates drop after new VA initiative, study finds
… study, published in the journal Pain , looks at the effect of the Opioid Safety Initiative rolled out by the Veterans Health Administration in late 2013 to promote safer opioid prescribing. The study examines implementation of the OSI across all of …
Risky opioid prescribing rates drop after new VA initiative, study finds
… study, published in the journal Pain , looks at the effect of the Opioid Safety Initiative rolled out by the Veterans Health Administration in late 2013 to promote safer opioid prescribing. The study examines implementation of the OSI across all of …
Cancer patients make FLUX riveting
FLUX: Responding to Head and Neck Cancer Artworks by Brad Necyk, Heather Huston, Ingrid Bachmann, Jill Ho-You, Jude Griebel and Sean Caulfield On until Saturday, Jan. 21 dc3 Art Projects 10567 111 St. in Edmonton Call 587-520-5992 or visit www.dc3artprojects.com for more information. When you’re a person confronting head and neck cancer, you find yourself struggling to regain not only your health.
City Missioner job resonated for a Christchurch CEO
“It’s a really critical role … we have a growing need out there in amongst the community with homelessness, with the working poor, with those that are suffering from some sort of substance addiction and how do we attend to those things really well. “The challenge is going to be around how do we get the whole community of Christchurch engaged so that everyone knows they can be a game-changer,” Mark said.
City Missioner job resonated for a Christchurch CEO
“It’s a really critical role … we have a growing need out there in amongst the community with homelessness, with the working poor, with those that are suffering from some sort of substance addiction and how do we attend to those things really well. “The challenge is going to be around how do we get the whole community of Christchurch engaged so that everyone knows they can be a game-changer,” Mark said.
City Missioner job resonated for a Christchurch CEO
“It’s a really critical role … we have a growing need out there in amongst the community with homelessness, with the working poor, with those that are suffering from some sort of substance addiction and how do we attend to those things really well. “The challenge is going to be around how do we get the whole community of Christchurch engaged so that everyone knows they can be a game-changer,” Mark said.
City Missioner job resonated for a Christchurch CEO
“It’s a really critical role … we have a growing need out there in amongst the community with homelessness, with the working poor, with those that are suffering from some sort of substance addiction and how do we attend to those things really well. “The challenge is going to be around how do we get the whole community of Christchurch engaged so that everyone knows they can be a game-changer,” Mark said.
Family of joiner who died of cancer allege employer exposed him to asbestos
… succumbed to mesothelioma, an illness that could have been prevented if it weren’t for a deficiency in his employer’s health and safety regime. “To support Allan’s case we’re looking for people who worked with him at Harry Fairclough Limited in the …
Richard Davis: How will Barack Obama be remembered?
… Another distinction will be Obamacare. A main goal of Obamacare was achieved: the percentage of Americans without health insurance has dropped precipitously. In 2009, more than 15 percent of Americans lacked health insurance, and therefore access to …
Richard Davis: How will Barack Obama be remembered?
… Another distinction will be Obamacare. A main goal of Obamacare was achieved: the percentage of Americans without health insurance has dropped precipitously. In 2009, more than 15 percent of Americans lacked health insurance, and therefore access to …
NHS Lincolnshire East: ‘Keep A&E for medical emergencies’
… at people over 60 or anyone aged over 45 looking after elderly relatives or neighbours, encouraging them to get early health advice – If you have an ongoing medical condition requiring repeat prescriptions, ensure you have sufficient supplied to …
NHS Lincolnshire East: ‘Keep A&E for medical emergencies’
… at people over 60 or anyone aged over 45 looking after elderly relatives or neighbours, encouraging them to get early health advice – If you have an ongoing medical condition requiring repeat prescriptions, ensure you have sufficient supplied to …
NHS Lincolnshire East: ‘Keep A&E for medical emergencies’
… at people over 60 or anyone aged over 45 looking after elderly relatives or neighbours, encouraging them to get early health advice – If you have an ongoing medical condition requiring repeat prescriptions, ensure you have sufficient supplied to …
North Coast officials respond to potential defunding of Planned Parenthood
House speaker Paul Ryan released official word that health care repeal legislation includes Planned Parenthood services last week. His comments prompted an uproar from North Coast officials promising to fight the move.
Palmer Candy Company recalling candy for possible Salmonella contamination
Palmer Candy Company announced a limited recall of certain chocolate products after being informed by a supplier that a milk powder ingredient used in a compound chocolate coating that they supply to Palmer Candy Company has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The voluntary recall, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration , includes selected products produced between October 20, 2016, and December 9, 2016, and shipped by Palmer Candy Company to grocery, convenience store and wholesale customers nationwide.
Palmer Candy Company recalling candy for possible Salmonella contamination
Palmer Candy Company announced a limited recall of certain chocolate products after being informed by a supplier that a milk powder ingredient used in a compound chocolate coating that they supply to Palmer Candy Company has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The voluntary recall, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration , includes selected products produced between October 20, 2016, and December 9, 2016, and shipped by Palmer Candy Company to grocery, convenience store and wholesale customers nationwide.
Palmer Candy Company recalling candy for possible Salmonella contamination
Palmer Candy Company announced a limited recall of certain chocolate products after being informed by a supplier that a milk powder ingredient used in a compound chocolate coating that they supply to Palmer Candy Company has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The voluntary recall, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration , includes selected products produced between October 20, 2016, and December 9, 2016, and shipped by Palmer Candy Company to grocery, convenience store and wholesale customers nationwide.
Trumbull Memorial fire injures patient
… three minutes after they were alerted. Trish Hrina, vice president of marketing and public relations for ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, which operates Trumbull Memorial, confirmed via email that a patient was injured but did not release her name …
US Health Report: Exercising More, But Mental Health Suffers
How healthy are people in the U.S.? A new federal report shows that although the country has made progress in some areas, such as increasing how much exercise people get and lowering the number of teens who smoke cigarettes, it’s fallen behind in others, particularly in taking care of mental health. The new report, published today by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , detailed the country’s progress in meeting a set of 10-year national health goals that were set in 2010 as part of an initiative called Healthy People 2020.
US Health Report: Exercising More, But Mental Health Suffers
How healthy are people in the U.S.? A new federal report shows that although the country has made progress in some areas, such as increasing how much exercise people get and lowering the number of teens who smoke cigarettes, it’s fallen behind in others, particularly in taking care of mental health. The new report, published today by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , detailed the country’s progress in meeting a set of 10-year national health goals that were set in 2010 as part of an initiative called Healthy People 2020.
US Health Report: Exercising More, But Mental Health Suffers
How healthy are people in the U.S.? A new federal report shows that although the country has made progress in some areas, such as increasing how much exercise people get and lowering the number of teens who smoke cigarettes, it’s fallen behind in others, particularly in taking care of mental health. The new report, published today by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , detailed the country’s progress in meeting a set of 10-year national health goals that were set in 2010 as part of an initiative called Healthy People 2020.
Heslam: Rob Gronkowski boosts teen battling brain cancer
Hunter Pietrowski’s eyes lit up as he watched a personal video sent to him from flexing Patriots star Rob Gronkowski, who pumped up the 13-year-old as he battles brain cancer and prepares for his final round of chemotherapy tomorrow. “It was exciting.
Heslam: Rob Gronkowski boosts teen battling brain cancer
Hunter Pietrowski’s eyes lit up as he watched a personal video sent to him from flexing Patriots star Rob Gronkowski, who pumped up the 13-year-old as he battles brain cancer and prepares for his final round of chemotherapy tomorrow. “It was exciting.
Heslam: Rob Gronkowski boosts teen battling brain cancer
Hunter Pietrowski’s eyes lit up as he watched a personal video sent to him from flexing Patriots star Rob Gronkowski, who pumped up the 13-year-old as he battles brain cancer and prepares for his final round of chemotherapy tomorrow. “It was exciting.
Heslam: Rob Gronkowski boosts teen battling brain cancer
Hunter Pietrowski’s eyes lit up as he watched a personal video sent to him from flexing Patriots star Rob Gronkowski, who pumped up the 13-year-old as he battles brain cancer and prepares for his final round of chemotherapy tomorrow. “It was exciting.
How you can help prevent spread of bird flu in Hartlepool
… appetite, respiratory distress, diarrhoea and fewer eggs laid – although these vary between species of bird.” Public Health England says that the risk posed to public health remains very low, and the Food Standards Agency is clear that bird flu does …
Princeton University researchers find disparity in hospital admission …
Hospitals are less likely to admit children covered by public insurance such as Medicaid than privately insured children with similar symptoms, especially when hospitals beds are scarce. But the disparity doesn’t appear to affect health outcomes, according to Princeton University researchers who analyzed information on tens of thousands of children who came to New Jersey emergency rooms between 2006 and 2012.
Princeton University researchers find disparity in hospital admission …
Hospitals are less likely to admit children covered by public insurance such as Medicaid than privately insured children with similar symptoms, especially when hospitals beds are scarce. But the disparity doesn’t appear to affect health outcomes, according to Princeton University researchers who analyzed information on tens of thousands of children who came to New Jersey emergency rooms between 2006 and 2012.
Princeton University researchers find disparity in hospital admission …
Hospitals are less likely to admit children covered by public insurance such as Medicaid than privately insured children with similar symptoms, especially when hospitals beds are scarce. But the disparity doesn’t appear to affect health outcomes, according to Princeton University researchers who analyzed information on tens of thousands of children who came to New Jersey emergency rooms between 2006 and 2012.
Princeton University researchers find disparity in hospital admission …
Hospitals are less likely to admit children covered by public insurance such as Medicaid than privately insured children with similar symptoms, especially when hospitals beds are scarce. But the disparity doesn’t appear to affect health outcomes, according to Princeton University researchers who analyzed information on tens of thousands of children who came to New Jersey emergency rooms between 2006 and 2012.
IMF lending conditions impede West Africa’s progress towards achieving universal health coverage
A new study suggests that lending conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund in West Africa squeeze “fiscal space” in nations such as Sierra Leone – preventing government investment in health systems and, in some cases, contributing to an exodus of medical talent from countries that need it most. Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine analysed the IMF’s own primary documents to evaluate the relationship between IMF-mandated policy reforms – the conditions of loans – and government health spending in West African countries.
Innovative drug approved
A revolutionary anti-cancer drug that has been approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration will give hope to Tasmanian patients. The drug will be marketed as Venclexta and has been approved for Australian patients with relapsed or refractory CLL with no other treatment options available, or with a mutation that makes the disease resistant to the usual treatment options.
Innovative drug approved
A revolutionary anti-cancer drug that has been approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration will give hope to Tasmanian patients. The drug will be marketed as Venclexta and has been approved for Australian patients with relapsed or refractory CLL with no other treatment options available, or with a mutation that makes the disease resistant to the usual treatment options.
Innovative drug approved
A revolutionary anti-cancer drug that has been approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration will give hope to Tasmanian patients. The drug will be marketed as Venclexta and has been approved for Australian patients with relapsed or refractory CLL with no other treatment options available, or with a mutation that makes the disease resistant to the usual treatment options.
Innovative drug approved
A revolutionary anti-cancer drug that has been approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration will give hope to Tasmanian patients. The drug will be marketed as Venclexta and has been approved for Australian patients with relapsed or refractory CLL with no other treatment options available, or with a mutation that makes the disease resistant to the usual treatment options.
Teenager hurt in Coogee cliff fall
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after plunging seven metres from a cliff at a popular Sydney beach into shallow water. The girl, believed to be aged in her mid teens, was treated by paramedics for lower back pain after falling from the Coogee cliff at around 11.20am on Wednesday.
Swiss stocks – Factors to watch on Jan 11
* Sika said it is acquiring Bitbau Doerr, a waterproofing system manufacturer, which is headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria and In the past business year recorded sales of 50 million Swiss francs . * Galenica has acquired physicians wholesaler Pharmapool Ltd. The transaction was completed in early January for a total value of 27.9 million Swiss francs.
Swiss stocks – Factors to watch on Jan 11
* Sika said it is acquiring Bitbau Doerr, a waterproofing system manufacturer, which is headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria and In the past business year recorded sales of 50 million Swiss francs . * Galenica has acquired physicians wholesaler Pharmapool Ltd. The transaction was completed in early January for a total value of 27.9 million Swiss francs.