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  • In a game of being on target with figures Abbott shoots himself in foot Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:20AMTONY ABBOTT has been poked in the eye by his own budget costings and his eagerness to spend - the same costings that, when the Coalition added them up, helped him successfully flay Labor for profligacy and waste during the election campaign.
  • Wilkie rejects $1b offer Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:19AMJulia Gillard is two seats away from forming a minority government.
  • Blessing-Rieman nursing students hold commitment ceremony; enrollment up 10 percent from last year Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:19AMBlessing-Rieman College of Nursing student Lauren Tallman always has known she wanted to become a nurse. She loves the idea of caring for people because she grew up around the nursing home where her mother worked.
  • Cincinnati, Detroit selected as final health IT pilot communities under innovative HHS Recovery Act Beacon Program Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:19AMWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that Cincinnati and Detroit are the two final pilot communities selected under the new Beacon Community Program that is using health information technology to help tackle leading health problems in communities across the country. At the same time, the program will also allow HHS to look for new ways to share the lessons ...
  • Four ways to get the sums wrong Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:19AMTHE COALITION made four kinds of mistakes in its costings according to the Treasury; the understandable, the inexcusable, the inexplicable, and those resulting from a failure to comprehend the nature of the process.
  • South African government hopes to meet with unions Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:18AMSouth African government officials want to meet with labor unions to find a solution to a civil servants' strike for higher wages that is in its third week, the government's spokesman said Thursday.
  • Giving Birth to a Premature or Low Weight Baby at a Lower Grade Hospital Increases the Chance of Death Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:17AM(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When giving birth to babies, the mother, more times than not will simply go to the hospital closest to her home, but this study shows that very low-birth-weight babies and premature babies have an increased chance of death.Nearly 13 million babies are born prematurely every year, nearly 10 percent of all babies are born prematurely, and about 1 million premature babies die ...
  • Lower Doses of Heparin Before a Coronary Procedure- Better or Worse for the Patient? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:17AM(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Many coronary procedures are done every year, and many involve the use of Heparin, an anticoagulant which prevents the blood from clotting and forming harmful bigger clots in the veins and arteries. It is typically used in lower doses for patients getting coronary procedures, but this study shows that using lower doses isn’t more effective than using normal dosage.Patients ...
  • Antibacterial Peptide Could Aid Soldiers’ Burn Wound Infections Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:17AM(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An antibacterial peptide shows promise as an effective therapy against infections in burn or blast wounds suffered by soldiers.Laszlo Otvos, research professor of biology in Temple University's College of Science and Technology, and colleagues found that when given intramuscularly, the peptide A3-APO was more effective than current antimicrobial chemotherapy measures in ...
  • Grant & Eisenhofer Boosts Antitrust Practice with Addition of Linda Nussbaum and John Radice Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:17AMLeading securities and corporate governance law firm, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., today announced that it has expanded its Antitrust practice with the appointment of Linda P. Nussbaum as a Director and John D.
  • Heart Disorder Hits National Epidemic Proportions Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:21AMA growing epidemic of the world's most common heart rhythm disorder is resulting in an alarming number of hospital admissions in Australia, according to cardiology researchers. A research team led by Professor Prash Sanders, from the University of Adelaide and the Cardiovascular Research Centre at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, found that hospital admissions due to atrial fibrillation had more ...
  • Abuse leads to a long, hard road Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:21AM(Editor's note: Due to the sensitive nature of this story, the names have been changed to protect the victim and her family's identities.)
  • True to life Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:21AMThe North Platte Telegraph Healthcare education just got bumped up a notch at Mid-Plains Community College. On Thursday, nursing faculty along with staff from Great Plains Regional Medical Center and the North Platte Fire Department gathered at North Platte Community College's north campus, where they were introduced to "Stan."
  • S.African gov't ups wage offer to civil servants Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:20AMThe South African government has increased its offer to civil servants whose nationwide strike for higher wages has crippled hospitals and schools across the country, officials said Tuesday.
  • International Symposium to explore Hybrid approach for Congenital Heart Disease Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:19AMInterventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons throughout the United States and the world, who treat patients with congenital heart disease, will gather at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center August 31-September 2, 2010 for the International Symposium on the Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease (ISHAC).
  • EDIMS licenses First DataBank's National Drug Data File Plus database Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:18AMFirst DataBank, a leading provider of drug databases that help drive patient safety, and EDIMS, a leading provider of interoperable emergency department (ED) information management systems, today announced they have licensed First DataBank's National Drug Data File (NDDF) Plus™ database to offer hospitals greater choice in trusted third-party drug database information to use and integrate with ...
  • Frost & Sullivan Applauds the Lodox Statscan Critical Imaging System for Outperforming All Competing Products Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:14AMLONDON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a recent analysis of the medical imaging devices market, Frost & Sullivan presented Lodox Systems (Pty) Ltd (Lodox) with the "2010 South African Medical Imaging Product Quality Leadership Award". Statscan, Lodox's digital x-ray product, stunned the market with its ability to produce clear, diagnostic, whole-body x-ray pictures in just 13 seconds ...
  • Bedbugs have TIFF theatres on alert Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:14AMA moviegoer who tweeted about suffering what she believes are bedbug bites at a downtown movie theatre has the Toronto International Film Festival itching to head off a potential problem.
  • Elbit Imaging Announces Insightec Treats First Prostate Cancer Patients in Clinical Trials Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:14AMTEL AVIV, Israel, August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - ExAblate(R) MR Guided Focused Ultrasound System is Being Used for the First Time for Non-invasive Treatment of Prostate Cancer - Seven Patients With Prostate Confined Low Risk Cancer Treated in Clinical Trials Elbit Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: EMITF) ("Elbit" "Company") that it's subsidiary, InSightec Ltd., the global leader in MR guided ...
  • SNAP ANALYSIS-S.Africa's Zuma tries to dodge bullet on strike Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:13AMSNAP ANALYSIS-S.Africa's Zuma tries to dodge bullet on strike
  • Occam Networks provides PSC with FTTH for Santa Claus, Indiana network Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:05PMAUGUST 25, 2010 -- Occam Networks announced that Perry-Spencer Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc. (d/b/a PSC) has deployed the Occam BLC 6000 multiservice access platform (MSAP) in a FTTH project serving Christmas Lake Village in Santa Claus, Indiana.
  • Dix transfers people, prepares to close Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:00PMRALEIGH
  • TV actress to help raise funds for Lakewood Ranch preteen Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:57PMMANATEE — Eleven-year-old Rachael Jaworski has a friend in Maggie Wheeler.
  • Montco OKs prenatal care for uninsured mothers (video) Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:55PMNORRISTOWN — Prior to the Montgomery County commissioners' approval of funding recently for prenatal care to benefit pregnant women who are mostly illegal immigrants, Chairman James R. Matthews said the state aid was a hedge against potentially greater medical costs if women have complications during the births.
  • Children's Hospitals plans to cut up to 250 jobs Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:55PMChildren's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota is planning to eliminate 200 to 250 jobs by mid-November. The provider — with campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul — said Wednesday the down economy is forcing more children to rely on Medicaid. But it says cuts in Medicaid have taken a serious toll.
  • Mizoram gets eight air-monitoring stations Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:55PMAizawl, Aug 25 : Mizoram has received a sanction for air quality monitoring stations under the National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP), Mizoram Pollution Control Board (MPCB) said today.
  • Duluth nurses prepare for one-day strike Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:54PMThe union representing more than 900 nurses at Duluth's SMDC Health System will be making plans for a one-day strike after they made little progress at a bargaining session Wednesday.
  • Breaking a moral convenant Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:50PMBreaking a moral convenant - The person who said “any publicity is good publi
  • Big Rate Hike Cleared For Blue Cross, Blue Shield Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:48PMState regulators have accepted rate hikes on individual Anthem Blue Cross health insurance policies after public outrage and government scrutiny halted a larger increase. The California Department of Insurance said Wednesday it approved a rate increase averaging about 14 percent for Anthem Blue Cross customers. The department also approved a nearly 19 percent increase for Blue Shield of ...
  • Medical transport pilots have new tool for night vision Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:40PMBIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Medical transport company, Lifesaver, has eqipped its helicopter pilots with new equipment they say not only helps in saving patients, but it also also makes their job safer.
  • NC Mental Hospital To Close This Year Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:55AMDorothea Dix opened in 1856 and was set to close two years ago, but was blocked by a lawsuit.
  • EJGH may be out of Blue Cross-Blue Shield network Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:54AMMETAIRIE - With a 3 year agreement set to expire, talks between Blue Cross-Blue Shield and East Jefferson General Hospital started about a month ago but now seem stopped. Dr
  • With new step into Coral Gables, Mt. Sinai Medical Center spreads its reach Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:52AMBy Jacquelyn Weiner Miami Beach's only hospital is spreading its reach through Greater Miami, focusing on areas plagued by a deadly problem: heart disease.
  • $1.9 billion budget in hand, Jackson Health System starts on long road back Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:52AMBy Ashley D. Torres As Jackson Health System prepares for fiscal 2011, insiders say the institution has made improvements but still has a long way to go.
  • Eagle's Eye: Swine flu: Be cautious, don't panic Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:48AMH1N1 or swine flu has resurfaced in India once again. About 3,000 people all over India have been infected with the H1N1 influenza virus and 60 people have died in the fresh bout of the epidemic.
  • Weddings and Engagements Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:47AMPizzo-Graham.
  • Leak Sends Poultry Plant Workers To Hospital Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:46AMROCKMART, Ga. -- Officials said 17 plant employees were sent to the hospital after an ammonia leak at the plant where they worked. An ambulance spokesperson told Channel 2 Action News reporter Ross Cavitt that an ammonia leak was reported at the Tip Top Poultry facility near Rockmart on Wednesday.
  • Providence technology helps sick mom meet baby Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:45AMPORTLAND – Unique technology helped a new mother meet her baby for the first time, even though the two were being treated at different Providence hospitals many miles apart. A robot normally used for stroke victims was set up so Ivonne Cortez could see and communicate with her newborn son, Bradly while she was at Providence Newberg Hospital and he was at Providence St. Vincent in Portland. The ...
  • Montgomery Co. Bus Crash On Route 355 Injures 13 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:39AMMontgomery County police say a Ride On bus has collided with another vehicle on Route 355, seriously injuring two people.
  • 'Update customers with hospitals offering cashless facility' Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:38AMHelping policy holders caught in the fight between insurers and hospitals, regulator Irda today said companies will have to constantly inform customers about the hospitals, which offer cashless treatment.
  • Dengue outbreak declared in Zamboanga Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:20AMTHE Zamboanga City Government declared a dengue outbreak effective Tuesday as the number of dengue cases continue to soar in the southern port city. read more
  • DEXTER: Dexter Daze celebrates 38 years of entertainment Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:19AMDexter Daze 2010 met all of the benchmarks for success this year despite a scorching Friday and a humid and rainy Saturday.
  • Belgium GZA Hospital Group implements AeroScout's Temperature Monitoring solution Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:19AMAeroScout, the leading provider of Unified Asset Visibility for the healthcare industry, today announced that the GasthuisZusters Antwerpen (GZA) Hospital Group in Belgium has implemented AeroScout's Temperature Monitoring solution across its three hospitals. GZA Hospital Group is using the Wi-Fi RFID solution to monitor and manage the temperature in refrigerators that contain critical items ...
  • Some ERs Post Wait Times By Text, Billboard Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:19AMOnline, via text message or flashing on a billboard, some emergency rooms are advertising how long the dreaded wait for care will be.
  • European RIS/PACS market to reach $1,353.3 million in 2016 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:19AMWhile the penetration of picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) in European hospitals is 80 per cent, the modern radiology information system (RIS) that drives PACS has only reached a penetration level of about 41 per cent. Legacy RIS modules ubiquitously dominate the market and many hospitals are reluctant to install a new RIS due to complications associated with training a large ...
  • U.Va. first in Virginia, Carolinas to perform 1,000th liver transplant Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:17AMCHARLOTTESVILLE — A University of Virginia Health System surgical team has performed the Medical Center's 1,000th liver transplant – a milestone achieved by only a handful of hospitals across the nation and no other hospital in all of the Virginias or the Carolinas.
  • Napanee residents in shock after accident: Mayor Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:17AMNAPANEE, Ont. -Residents of Greater Napanee are still in shock over the death of a volunteer firefi ghter's wife, who was killed in a weekend bus rollover, Mayor Gord Schermerhorn said Monday.[...]
  • New Swedish medical center is taking shape in south Everett Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:16AMWalls go up for three-story medical facility and emergency room near 128th Ave. SE in south Everett.
  • Medtronic Reports First Quarter Earnings Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:15AMMINNEAPOLIS----Medtronic, Inc. today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2011, which ended July 30, 2010.
  • New floods hit 150,000 people in Pakistan Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 2:29AMHundreds of thousands more Pakistanis had to flee their homes yesterday as fresh flooding hit the already devastated country.