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Forensic Laboratories Develops First Oral Fluid Test For Tapentadol
Forensic Laboratories, a Denver-based laboratory specializing in toxicology services for drug abuse, has unveiled the first oral fluid test for Tapentadol, a new federally approved drug prescribed by doctors for pain management. Previously, laboratories could only detect the drug through urine using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry-mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) technology…
First Results In United States In 20 Years From Clinical Trials Of Smoked Cannabis
Researchers from the University of California’s Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) have found “reasonable evidence that cannabis is a promising treatment” for some specific, pain-related medical conditions. Their findings, presented to the California legislature and public, are included in a report available on the CMCR web site at http://www.cmcr.ucsd.edu…
UGL Unicco First To Embrace Ionator EXP Ionized Water Cleaner That Kills H1N1 Virus
UGL Unicco, a subsidiary of UGL Limited, announced that it is deploying Activeion Cleaning Solutions’ breakthrough Ionator EXP to its workforce. The new cleaning and sanitizing device supports the recently announced UGL Unicco Flu Preparedness and Business Continuity Plan. UGL Unicco was an R&D testing partner of Ionator EXP units during the development process…
First effective medical therapy for rare stomach disorder
A drug used to treat colorectal cancer also can reverse a rare stomach disorder and should be considered first-line therapy for the disease, researchers report. The targeted cancer drug cetuximab, brand name Erbitux, relieved symptoms of severe Ménétrier’s disease in seven patients who completed a one-month course of treatment. Four of them showed near-complete remission, the researchers report.
62-Year-Old Man Becomes First Patient In China Implanted With Rechargeable Neurostimulator For Chronic Pain
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) announced that a 62-year-old man from Shenzhen, Guangdong province has become the first patient in China to be implanted with the Eon™ neurostimulator, a rechargeable device used to help manage chronic pain. Despite prior back surgeries, the patient suffered from chronic back pain for more than a decade.
Assembly Of First Nations And Health Canada To Co-host A Virtual Summit On H1N1 Preparedness November 10th, 2009
On November 10, 2009 at 12:00 noon EST Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq and National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Shawn Atleo will co-host a Virtual Summit on H1N1 preparedness for First Nations communities. “The Government of Canada has been working closely with First Nations to help them prepare for the H1N1 Flu Virus. Vaccinations are well underway in several communities across the country”, said Minister Aglukkaq.
H1N1 Flu Virus: First Virtual Summit For First Nations Communities A Success, Canada
Today, First Nations communities across Canada participated in a nationwide Virtual Summit on H1N1 preparedness, and shared information on how to deal with the second wave of H1N1 in their communities. The event was co-hosted by Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq and National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Shawn Atleo. “This summit permitted a frank exchange with First Nations groups across the country on the latest H1N1 developments,” said Minister Aglukkaq.
Government Of Canada And Cowessess First Nation Highlight Cooperation On Pandemic Planning And Preparedness
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and Gordon Lerat, Chief of the Cowessess First Nation met today to highlight on-going cooperation on pandemic planning and preparedness activities in First Nation communities. “First Nation communities across Canada, including Cowessess, have taken charge of their own pandemic planning, and we are pleased to have supported them in these efforts,” said Minister Aglukkaq.
Houston Northwest Medical Center Becomes The First And Only Hospital In Houston To Receive Prestigious Cycle III Chest Pain Center Accreditation
In its continuous pursuit of quality cardiac care, Houston Northwest Medical Center was proudly recognized as the first accredited chest pain center in Houston and one of a handful in Texas to be named a Cycle III Chest Pain Center with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention). Cycle III accreditation is the highest accreditation possible for treatment of chest pain — by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
Breakthrough Cancer Pain: First Results From Major European Patient Survey
The first results of the first European survey of cancer patients’ experience of breakthrough pain were presented at the 6th congress of the European Federation of Chapters of the International Association for the Study of Pain (EFIC). Previous surveys have looked at the overall management of pain in cancer patients but this is the first international study to look in detail at Breakthrough Cancer Pain (BTCP) from a patient perspective.
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