Geodon effective in psychiatric emergencies; Sharply reduces time in restraints
...l has found that the injectable form of the second generation antipsychotic Geodon (ziprasidone) effectively cal.... Approved in 2002, Geodon IM is the first second generation antipsychotic approved for the rapid control of acute agitation in patients. "Being held in physical...The Gerontological Society of America announces Hartford Fellowship recipients
...eer guidance. These fellowships cultivate the next generation of geriatric social work faculty as teachers, role models and mentors for future generations of geriatric social workers. Nickle will be writing her dissertation on the "Systematic Review and Meta Analysis of Interventions Relevant to Quality of Life...New studies suggest airborne SARS transmission is possible
...k shows beyond doubt that SARS coronavirus aerosol generation can occur from a patient with SARS." The Hong Kong study provides additional, complementary evidence that the virus may be capable of spreading through the air....Scientist works on innovative treatments for brain tumors
... finds and kills the cancer cells. While the first generation of the drug is being tested in patients, the grant will allow Debinski to work to improve this treatment approach. For example, he hopes to re-engineer Il 13 so that it recognizes cancer cells and completely spares normal tissues, something that cann...New generation contact lenses cut risk of severe eye infection
...k of severe eye infection (keratitis), but the new generation silicone hydrogel lenses cut that risk fivefold, finds research in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The findings are based on a year long study of patients attending the Royal Eye Hospital in Manchester, UK, with acute eye problems. All those we...Brain imaging studies investigate pain reduction by hypnosis
...nduced pain reduction, and he hoped that the newer generation of fMRI machines would be capable of providing more answers. "Imaging studies like this one improve our understanding of what might be going on and help researchers ask even more specific questions aimed at identifying the underlying mechanism," Schu...Finances, not having a dentist are primary barriers to seniors receiving needed dental care
...cently and now are living on a fixed income. This generation of seniors also remembers a time when going to the dentist was associated with painful procedures without anesthesia, resulting in more anxiety about going to the dentist. "As wearing dentures increases with age," said Zittel-Palamara, "the likeli...Awards & fellowships at the International & American Association for Dental Research General Session
...ling more than $8 million, to ensure that the next generation of deserving students have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of becoming dentists, doctors, and educators. E.W. Borrow Memorial Award Presented to George Stookey (Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA), this award, established by the Borrow...End AIDS drug waiting lists, HIV care providers tell policymakers
...and Training Center program to help train the next generation of HIV medical providers. Access to medical providers with appropriate expertise is essential to managing this complex disease. Furthermore, Dr. Volberding adds, "Ryan White needs to finally get the funding it deserves. Forty thousand people are ne...Most advanced CT scanner improves imaging of heart, avoids need for surgical inspection
...rt attack and stroke, but they are rare. "This new generation of technology puts CT scanning among the first diagnostic tests performed, whereas it has been mostly performed until now only when necessary and if circumstances permitted," says cardiologist Eduardo Marbn, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chief of cardio...Schepens scientists regenerate optic nerve for the first time
...research that can make a real difference for a new generation of troops returning home with nerve damage. We need to support our troops in actions, not just words, and I am glad that we have been able to get funding for this important work." Adds Congressman Lynch, "Last month, I visited the Walter Reed Army M...UCLA study shows that people drink less alcohol as they age
.... "We don't have that anymore." But the later-born generation is healthier and more accustomed to better healthcare, so they feel safer in drinking more as they age. "I think people in general are healthier than they used to be," Moore said. "They're drinking for longer periods because they're healthier." Howe...... colleagues should help researchers develop second generation drugs for lung cancer....Use of cell phone images appears feasible for visualizing leg wounds
...s feasible under routine conditions using this new generation of mobile telephones and direct transfer via e-mail," the authors conclude. "We had the impression that a high percentage of the problems related to leg ulcers could be solved with this type of teleconsultation. The transport of the patient to the pa...... imperfect learning as language is passed from one generation to the next. At this year's AAAS conference in Was...rns. As language is naturally transmitted from one generation to the next, human perception and articulation makes certain kinds of sound change (like the shift o...Mothers' exposure to air pollutants linked to chromosome damage in babies
...s, trucks, bus engines, residential heating, power generation and tobacco smoking. These pollutants can cross the placenta and reach the fetus. The study was funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an...NIAID seeks applicants to lead clinical trials units for revamped HIV/AIDS networks
... Units will help coordinate and carry out the next generation of AIDS research in the United States and globally," says NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. "Our goal is to develop the best possible leadership and research infrastructure to carry out a flexible, collaborative and coordinated approach to HIV va...Social Security reform proposals raise concerns for older women
...tive at protecting poorer women - as well as a new generation of women that is less likely to be married - than are minimum benefits where eligibility is tied to U.S. residency or simple Social Security eligibility. The research was supported in part by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College purs...New math model of heart cell has novel calcium pathway
... Normal contraction of the heart relies on normal generation of electrical signals, called action potentials, and their organized spread through cardiac tissue. The normal conduction of action potentials is reliant upon sodium channels. But slow conduction of action potentials that can lead to heart arrhythm...Hands-on or hands-free, using a cell phone while driving is not safe, researchers find
...olding the phone. Things could get worse: The next generation of communication technology -- such as wireless Internet, speech recognition systems, satelitte radio, and e-mail -- could be far more distracting for drivers, creating even greater risk on the road. The recent controversy regarding cellular telepho...