Archive for December, 2009
A Joint Statement From UNISON, The GMB And Unite In Support Of The Swine Flu Vaccination For Eligible Frontline Social Care Workers, UK
“The millions of people who benefit from the care and support that social care workers provide day in, day out see you as one of their most important assets and we are committed to protecting you and your families during the current swine flu pandemic. “Many of the people you care for and support could become seriously ill if they catch swine flu…
Poll: Forty Percent Of Americans Will Change Holiday Plans Due To H1N1 Virus
Forty percent of U.S. adults intend to change their holiday plans due to the risk of being exposed to the H1N1 flu virus, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by JohnsonDiversey, a global leader in the commercial cleaning and sanitizing industry. The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive? between Nov. 20 and Nov…
Swine Influenza Daily Update: 16 December 2009, Wales
A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales. Spread and extent of the outbreak (information as at 5pm on 15 December) The NPHS influenza surveillance scheme, which records reports of diagnoses of flu from more than 300 GP practices across Wales, shows that the rate of influenza consultation is decreasing. Further detail can be found on the NPHS website…
Ongoing Support Needed For Medical Practices To Process Electronic Medicare Claims, Australia
AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said today that the increase in electronic Medicare rebate claiming announced by the Government is a good case to introduce ongoing financial support to assist medical practices cover the administrative costs associated with electronic claiming…
Addex Ends Migraine Prevention Study
Addex Pharmaceuticals (SWISS: ADXN) announced that it has decided to end prematurely the migraine prevention study 206. Routine safety monitoring of blinded data in study 206 has revealed an incidence of abnormalities of liver function tests that is higher than expected in this population…
Natural Flu-Fighting Protein In Human Cells Discovered By Scientists
In findings that may lead to better ways to prevent and treat influenza and other viral infections, researchers report the discovery of a family of naturally occurring antiviral agents in human cells. In experiments in human and mouse cells, the flu-fighting proteins prevented or slowed most virus particles from infecting cells at the earliest stage in the virus lifecycle…
Genomes of identical twins reveal epigenetic changes that may play role in lupus
Identical twins look the same and are nearly genetically identical, but environmental factors and the resulting cellular changes could cause disease in one sibling and not the other. Scientists have studied twins discordant for the autoimmune disease lupus, mapping DNA modifications across the genome and shedding light on epigenetic changes that may play a role in the disease.
Cardiac Rehab Reduces Death For Elderly Heart Patients
Medicare beneficiaries with heart disease who attended more cardiac rehabilitation sessions had fewer heart attacks and were less likely to die within four years than those who went to rehab less, researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association…
Using theatre in education in a traditional lecture oriented medical curriculum
Background:Lectures supported by theatrical performance may enhance learning and be an attractive alternative to traditional lectures. This study describes our experience with using theatre in education for medical students since 2001.Methods:The volunteer students, coached by experienced students, were given a two-week preparation period to write and prepare different dramatized headache scenarios during three supervised meetings. A theatrical performance was followed by a student presentation about history taking and clinical findings in diagnosing headache. Finally, a group discussion led by students dealt with issues raised in the performance. The evaluation of the theatre in education lecture “A Primary Care Approach to Headache” was based on feedback from students.Results:More than 90% of 43 responding students fully agreed with the statement “Theatrical performance made it easier to understand the topic”. More than 90% disagreed with the statements “Lecture halls were not appropriate for this kind of interaction” and “Students as teachers were not appropriate”. Open-ended questions showed that the lesson was thought of as fun, good and useful by most students. The results of the headache questions in the final exam were similar to average exam results for other questions.Conclusion:Using theatrical performance in medical education was appreciated by most students and may facilitate learning and enhance empathy and team work communication skills.
Kohl Hails Senate Passage Of Health Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of historic health care reform legislation: “With this bill, we will begin the process of cutting health care costs, while maintaining quality and expanding coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans…
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