USP releases fourth annual report on medication errors in U.S. hospitals
..., 2003--The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) today released its fourth annual national report summarizing the ...of medication errors, containing more than 530,000 released records. By the end of the third quarter of 2004, the number of records in the MEDMARX database will...Novel delivery system devised for toxoplasmosis treatment
...elease of the antimicrobial from the carrier. The released antimicrobial inhibits the parasite in cells in tissue culture as well as in mice. "We found this quite remarkable," said McLeod. "No current antimicrobial compound can cross the cyst wall, and development of new small-molecule medicines is hampered...Press Conference: USP to release fourth annual report on medication errors in U.S. hospitals
...of medication errors, containing more than 530,000 released records. When: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003 11 a.m. EST (8 a.m. PST) Who: The Webcast will be presented by: Diane D. Cousins, R.Ph., vice president of USP's Center for the Advancement of Patient Safety Jeffrey Silverstone, R.Ph., MEDMARX program di...OHSU researchers study recent monkeypox outbreak
... these dangerous viruses. Slifka's lab recently released a smallpox study that revealed new information about how long immunity can last after smallpox vaccination. The researchers compared antibody and T-cell immunity levels in people who received vaccinations very recently with those who were vaccinated ...Researchers find additional families with gene linked to gout and kidney failure
...ll protein. Uromodulin is the most common protein released into the urine, but its function is unclear. "We need to find the people who have this disease and don't know it," Bleyer said. Even in those families they are tracking, the researchers haven't found all the family members. For instance, Bleyer sa...Blocking immune response to spinal cord injury can improve chances for recovery
...er spinal cord trauma, cells called chemokines are released at the injury site and induce inflammation. One specific chemokine called CXCL-10 recruits immune system cells called T-lymphocytes. Normally, T-cells battle disease and other invading agents in the body, but in the central nervous system during spin...Salk news: Diabetes first steps
...body burns sugars or fats for energy. Too much fat released from storage into the bloodstream for burning impedes insulin's ability to promote the uptake of glucose by muscles and other body organs, resulting in insulin resistance and, eventually, diabetes. While scientists have known how this chemical relay...Low infection rate in Arrow Lionheart* European trial
... support. In the study, 10 of the 23 patients were released from the hospital. Forty-five percent of patients ...as the first U.S. recipient of the Arrow LionHeart released from the hospital. He recently celebrated four months at home and five months with the left ventricu...USP to release fourth annual report on medication errors in US hospitals
...of medication errors, containing more than 530,000 released records. When :Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003 11 a.m. EST (8 a.m. PST) Who :The Webcast will be presented by: Diane D. Cousins, R.Ph., vice president of USP's Center for the Advancement of Patient Safety Jeffrey Silverstone, R.Ph., MEDMARX program ...A JAMA theme issue media briefing: pain management
The information being released at the press conference is embargoed until 10am ET on November 11, 2003. Millennium Broadway Hotel 145 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 6th Avenue) New York City 9:45 10 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Moderator: Catherine D. DeAngel...Researchers identify enzyme that may turn fleeting experience into lasting memory
...ch is closely related to adrenaline, is a chemical released in the brain during emotional or exciting situations. If it does play a role in humans' being able to vividly remember details of an experience from decades ago--where people were when they heard news of President Kennedy's assassination, for example...High levels of immune protein in infant brain linked to SIDS
...or in SIDS." Cytokines like interleukin-1 could be released in the body in response to various stimuli, under infectious or inflammatory conditions, and when there is a lack of oxygen. Cytokines are not always harmful. When cytokines interact with neurotransmitters (substances that send nerve impulses across ...Antidepressants decrease chronic pain by inhibiting TNF production in brain, UB researchers find
...epinephrine acts similarly to adrenaline, which is released from the adrenal gland in response to arousal and stress, such as might occur during combat, for example. Increases in adrenaline enable persons to perform necessary functions in spite of increased fear or stress. "Our laboratory has evidence that co...Survey on total cardiovascular risk shows significant gap between patient education and action
November 10, 2003 A nationwide survey released today suggests that American adults are overly optimistic about their risk of heart disease and give themselves an inflated "report card" for their current personal risk profile and prevention efforts. A Harris Interactive® survey of more than 2,...UCLA researchers find gingko biloba may help improve memory
...h a group that received a placebo. The UCLA study, released at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, held Nov. 812, in New Orleans, LA, used positron-emission tomography (PET) and found that for subjects taking gingko biloba, improved recall correlated with better brain function in key brain mem...Handbook aims to help developing countries health research grow into industries
...earch and Development, the guide will be publicly released on November 11 at "Good Practice in IP Strategies for R&D Institutions: Vital tools for driving the economy and promoting health equity" a conference sponsored by the Medical Research Council, MIHR and the Southern African Research & Inno...The Group Room(R)cancer radio talk show to air live from CHEST 2003, Sunday, Oct. 26, in Orlando, FL
...clude an update on the ACCP Lung Cancer Guidelines released in January 2003. The show will also be simulcast live on the Internet at www.vitaloptions.org and on XM Satellite Radio, the ASK! Channel 165. Callers can enter discussions toll-free by dialing 1-800-GRP-ROOM (1-800-477-7666) or send their commen...AAPA survey shows physician assistants increasingly employed in medical practices
...g to a longitudinal five-year survey of physicians released in 2003 by the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC), physicians are busier than ever. They are experiencing increasing demands for direct patient time, while fewer physicians reported having adequate time to spend with their patients. HSC r...BALTIMORE (October 13, 2003)-- Two recent studies released today attempt to unravel the role that diet plays in gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and dyspepsia. The preliminary findings suggest that both fructose and fat contribute to symptoms of IBS, a disorder affecting abo......ecific areas of the brain. Furthermore, older rats released less LH than younger rats. High oestrogen concentrations normally lead to an increase in the number of progesterone receptors. These receptors are crucial for the occurrence of the peak in LH release. Older brains seem to be less sensitive to oestrog...