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In a matter of two weeks last fall, four unrelated patients were treated at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for mushroom (amanitin) poisoning. As part of a clinical study at, all patients received an IV preparation of milk thistle seeds (silibinin). Their clinical course, management, and outcomes were presented today at Digestive Disease Week.
Sun, 20 May 2012 08:49:01 -0700 -
Stroke centre opens in RA
The specialised Acute Stroke Unit set up at the RAK Hospital will be a boon to patients since only three per cent of patients with brain attacks manage to reach the hospital on time for effective treatment.
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:22:38 -0700 -
Clipboard: BMC to close acute rehab uni
Liz Kowalczyk reports in today?s Globe that Boston Medical Center will close its 12-bed rehabilitation unit for people with acute injuries, such as severe brain and spinal cord injuries. The unit?s longtime chairman recently left for a jobs in Kentucky. Twelve rehab medicine residents and about 30 nurses and therapists will be affected by the closure.
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:59:15 -0700 -
If you slash acute services at Causeway Hospital there?ll be chaos, consultant warns trus
A senior doctor has warned any attempt to cut services in one of Northern Ireland?s biggest hospitals will result in ?chaos? and will put patient safety at risk. Related Stories GPs issue caution over care reforms Protesters choose jail over paying court fines Listen to doctor's cuts warning, trust urged Odd allies for Sammy Wilson in fight for the right to be offensive Teenager convicted of ...
Wed, 16 May 2012 18:18:33 -0700 -
Team from Loma Linda University Medical Center shares insights at national conference highlighting improvements and ..
In the photo (from left to right), are the LLUMC team members: Waheed Baqai, clinical decision support; Dr. Alan Michel, chairman, utilization management committee; and Dr. Nepthali Gomez, acute chair surgeon.
Sun, 20 May 2012 08:18:54 -0700 -
Cutting-edge device controls acute inflammatio
( Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News ) When acute inflammation escalates out of control, such as in sepsis, it causes nearly ten percent of deaths in the US and more than $17 billion in healthcare costs each year. A group of researchers have developed a groundbreaking biohybrid device that can control acute inflammation to prevent sepsis and other related life-threatening ...
Mon, 14 May 2012 07:49:18 -0700 -
St. Louis Chiropractor Helps Patients Manage Back Pain With Natural Technique
ST. LOUIS -- Many individuals suffering from acute or chronic back pain may experience pain for months or years at a time without ever understanding what has caused or perpetuated their discomfort, according ...
Sun, 20 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700 -
Migraine 'neurological and not vascular disorder'
Washington, May 20 : Migraine is a neurological, not vascular, disorder and both acute and preventive treatments being developed target peripheral and central nervous systems, according to a new study.
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:03:45 -0700 -
Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Urocortin 2 Phase II Study Results in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failur
SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) today announced efficacy and safety results from a Phase II trial of urocortin 2 in 53 patients with acute decompensated ...
Thu, 17 May 2012 13:05:00 -0700 -
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Amgen
In the news release, Amgen's BiTEŽ Antibody Blinatumomab (AMG 103) Achieved High Rate of Complete Response in Adult Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, issued 16-May-2012 ...
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 -0700 -