Month: February 2017

Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings

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Too much sugar may causes Alzheimer’s

London [UK], Feb. 24 : A diet, high in sugar, could lead to Alzheimers, as a study finds a link between sugar and the brain disease. According to researchers from the University of Bath and King’s College London, this is the first concrete evidence to explain why abnormally high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycaemia, have an impact on cognitive function, reports Telegraph.co.uk.

Acute Kidney Injury in Asia.

… More efforts should be made to increase public awareness, establish preventive approaches in communities, educate health-care practitioner entities to achieve better recognition, and form specialist renal teams to improve the treatment of AKI. The …

Intravenous fluids: balancing solutions.

The topic of intravenous fluids may be regarded as “reverse nephrology”, because nephrologists usually treat to remove fluids rather than to infuse them. However, because nephrology is deeply rooted in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, IV fluids belong in the realm of our specialty.

Dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dilated cardiomyopathy is defined by the presence of left ventricular dilatation and contractile dysfunction. Genetic mutations involving genes that encode cytoskeletal, sarcomere, and nuclear envelope proteins, among others, account for up to 35% of cases.

Talking to Tebow: Monticello Woman’s Dying Wish Granted

A Monticello woman in her final days battling brain cancer has a special wish come true: a conversation with her role model Tim Tebow, a professional athlete, motivational speaker and philanthropist who gained fame while playing football at the University of Florida. Vickers has been battling brain cancer for two years: three months of rehab in the hospital, several rounds of chemotherapy, and now resting in a hospital bed at home — but a phone call from Tebow, her “favorite person in the world,” eclipsed all of that.

Third Casino Location Announcement Imminent

During that forum, representatives from the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot Tribes said they could make public very soon their preferred location for the state’s first casino off of tribal land. Windsor Locks and East Windsor are the two finalists selected by the tribes.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This is the first test to use procalcitonin , a protein associated with the body’s response to a bacterial infection, as a biomarker to help make antibiotic management decisions in patients with these conditions. , Ph.D., director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

Rauner reacts to AFSCME vote

… regardless of whether they’re doing a good job. “And while hard working families across the state face skyrocketing health insurance premiums, AFSCME leaders want to strike to force higher taxes to subsidize their health care plans that are far more …

Students urged to exercise caution in light of 19 possible mumps cases

University Health Services , a unit of Penn State Student Affairs, is advising all students to closely monitor their personal health and avoid high-risk activities as potential mumps cases at University Park continue to rise. Since Jan. 29, when the first confirmed case was reported at University Park, 19 suspected, probable or confirmed mumps cases have been investigated.

Walgreens Transforms in Indy

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy joined Walgreens president and CEO Greg Wasson, Senator Richard Lugar and community leaders in a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday celebrating the grand reopening of Walgreens newly renovated stores in the Indianapolis market. Indianapolis is Walgreens market-wide, pilot transformation of the traditional drug store into a health and daily living store concept.

SpaceX makes good on space station delivery a little late

SpaceX’s Dragon cargo ship is captured by the International Space Station’s robotic arm a day after a GPS problem prevented the capsule from coming too close. SpaceX’s Dragon cargo ship is captured by the International Space Station’s robotic arm a day after a GPS problem prevented the capsule from coming too close.

Can’t-Miss Spots for a Perfect London Honeymoon

Speaking of royalty, is there anywhere more impressive and highbrow than the home of the world’s most famous , London? If you’re heading to England’s historic capital to celebrate your newlywed status, make sure to add these can’t-miss , located in the heart of the stylish Knightsbridge neighborhood and overlooking Hyde Park. So British, in fact, that the Queen herself learned to dance in the hotel’s ballroom, also where Will and Kate had their rehearsal dinner.

FDA clears test to help manage antibiotic treatment for lower respiratory tract infections and sepsis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared the expanded use of the Vidas Brahms PCT Assay to help health care providers determine if antibiotic treatment should be started or stopped in patients with lower respiratory tract infections, such as community-acquired pneumonia, and stopped in patients with sepsis. This is the first test to use procalcitonin , a protein associated with the body’s response to a bacterial infection, as a biomarker to help make antibiotic management decisions in patients with these conditions.

Virginia Organizing Calls on Rep. Goodlatte to Protect Health Care

The Harrisonburg Chapter of Virginia Organizing will hold a public demonstration to call on U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte to protect health insurance coverage for millions and expand coverage for all people on Saturday, February 25 at 12 p.m. at Court Square in Harrisonburg. “Coverage through the Affordable Care Act has allowed me to realize my potential,” said Steve Smith.

Ethicon To Acquire Torax Medical, Inc

Ethicon Inc. announced on February 17 that it reached an agreement to acquire Torax Medical, Inc . According to its website, Torax Medical is a privately held medical device company developing a minimally invasive surgical treatment for GERD acid reflux known as the LINX system .

Villa Care Opens Ward at Wharfedale Hospital

Villa Care Group, a Leeds based healthcare company and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have signed an agreement to open the Bilberry Unit at Wharfe Villa Care Group, a Leeds based healthcare company and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have signed an agreement to open the Bilberry Unit at Wharfedale Hospital in Otley, a facility providing nursing beds. The beds will be for existing older patients who have finished their acute episode of care at St James’s University Hospital or Leeds General Infirmary and are medically fit for discharge from the Trust, but are waiting whilst assessment or packages of care are put in place.