Study, meta-analysis examine factors associated with death from heatstroke
...ays. Patients who died: more often came from an institution for the elderly (24 of 48 non-survivors vs. seven of 35 survivors) were more likely to have used antihypertensive medications long-term (33 of 48 who died vs. 13 of 35 survivors) had a higher average body temperature on hospital admission (41...W.M. Keck Foundation announces 2007 class of Distinguished Young Scholars in medical research
...nder the program, each grant recipients sponsoring institution receives an award of up to $1 million to support t...riod of up to five years, as well as to enable the institution to purchase necessary equipment and resources to facilitate the scientists ongoing study. It is hope...Report calls for new directions, innovative approaches in testing chemicals for toxicity to humans
... critical factor for success is the creation of an institution that fosters multidisciplinary research. If the research is dispersed among different locations and organizations without a core organizing institute to enable communication and problem-solving across disciplines, there will be less chance of succes...GlaxoSmithKline honors cancer research pioneer Gianni Bonadonna with new ASCO Award and Fellowship
...to an early-career breast cancer researcher at the institution with which the awardee is affiliated. The Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Research Fellowship will consist of a one-year grant of at least $50,000 in support of the fellows research. In 1972 Bonadonna designed a new combination chemotherapy regimen ...SCAI highlights study using wireless technology to speed care of heart attack patients
...a commitment from multiple stakeholders within the institution to make this a priority," he said. "Everyone was on-board and that's why we were successful." ......es out there for the benefit of others, that their institution will, in turn, be taking care of them and their families," said lead author Linda Kruus, Ph.D., assistant professor of emergency medicine at Temples School of Medicine. Hospital staffing is key in disaster planning, especially within the emergency ...Will the healthcare workers go to work during disasters?
...es out there for the benefit of others, that their institution will, in turn, be taking care of them and their families." Charlene Irvin, MD, of the St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Wayne State University School of Medicine, surveyed almost 200 nurses, doctors and other hospital workers regarding a hypoth...Greenberg Prize awarded to Dr. Joseph G. Hayes
...ears. Based on the notion that the greatness of an institution is derived from the people behind it, the Greenberg Award was conceived as a way to identify and celebrate in perpetuity those individuals who make NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College a pre-eminent partnership in academic ...Row over study puts Korea's scientific community under scrutiny again
...s regret about the incident. He explained how "our institution will serve a pivotal role in restoring the severely damaged reputation and credibility of stem cell and life science research in Korea after the Hwang scandal." Professor Kim's intervention leaves little doubt about how seriously the CHA group view...AACR awards minority and other underrepresented scientists
...at the level of assistant professor or above at an institution designated as minority-serving. They must also be engaged in meritorious basic, clinical or translational cancer research. Each of the 25 AACR-MSI Faculty Scholars chosen this year will receive financial support toward expenses associated with atte...Pain control after surgery reduces days of hospitalization
...002, and 1,032 who underwent surgery following the institution of a formalized postoperative pain medicine program, called the acute interventional postoperative pain service, between July 1, 2004, and Aug. 30, 2005. The study included patients who underwent total hip or total knee replacement, chest or prostate...NIH names Clinical Trial Units for the Microbicide Trials Network
...ct the actual trials, some within the same city or institution and others at additional locations in the same country or region. Accounting for those CTUs with more than one clinical research site, the MTN will be conducting trials at 17 locations in five African countries, the United States and India. The MTN...Favorable outcomes from mild invitro fertilization practices
...risks associated with multiple pregnancies, and by institution of reimbursement systems that encourage, rather than penalise, the practice of single embryo transfer." In an accompanying Comment, William Ledger (University of Sheffield, UK) states: "While 75% of IVF treatment in the UK continues to be paid for...NIH awards $1 million to Temple University Hospital for neurological treatment studies
...treat neurological disorders." Personnel at each institution will use sophisticated telemedicine systems for communication and data collection, including user-friendly, web-based technology. According to Gentile, Temple was selected as an optimal hub site for these study opportunities for several reasons. "...Pharmacists likely to play direct role in future diabetes management
...life enjoyment. The MBF Foundation is a charitable institution set up by MBF to support and manage important health initiatives for the community using a portion of MBF Groups investment income each year. Projects undertaken encompass three key areas wellness and obesity, supporting healthy ageing and keeping h...Study finds lapatinib shows promise as therapy for inflammatory breast cancer
...ly 30 new cases of IBC a year more than any other institution in this country, says Cristofanilli. With the new clinic, Cristofanilli and his team hope to see 60-80 new cases annually. Lapatinib is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline....Mass. General leading international trial of novel breast cancer drug
...d for the same type of tumor. The MGH is the lead institution for the international trial, which is being sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Tykerb. This trial represents another step toward understanding the role of targeted therapies in extending disease-free survival, said Paul Goss, MD, Ph...Liverpool launches 20 million project to develop medicines for children
...Children's Hospital has been appointed as the host institution for the Cheshire, Merseyside & North Wales LRN, with Dr Matthew Peak and Dr Jo Blair as co-directors and Dr Charlie Orton as manager. A 20 million grant will support the MCRN over five years and help to establish a world-class health service infras...Two-slice-touch rule reliable when diagnosing meniscal tears
...al tears. The sports medicine physicians at our institution have expressed how much they value our high positive predictive value for the diagnosis of a meniscal tear when using the two-slice-touch rule, said Dr. De Smet. Also, by using the category of possible tear, we give them more flexibility in managing ...Policy makers, networking agencies told to get their act together for nanoscience
...na, Italy, noted that there is currently no single institution in charge of this research area and Europe will need about 300,000 to 400,000 personnel in the field between 2010 to 2015 while 2 million will be needed on a global scale. "I think we need to have nanomedical education and we need communication to...