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  • How’s it going in there? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:04AMFriday July 15, 2011 NORTH ADAMS Some days I wonder if my thoughts of reading delight are worth anyone’s time, or more importantly, are they useful. A lot of my knowledge and insight comes to me like second nature because I have such a passion for what I do. I tend to forget that at one point in my short life I lived vicariously through reruns of "E.
  • Research Uncovers Clue to SIDS Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:47PMTHURSDAY, March 3 (HealthDay News) -- A new Australian study finds that babies who sleep on their stomachs -- a position thought to pose a risk for SIDS -- have lower levels of oxygen in their brains than those who sleep on their backs.
  • Sleep Study May Be Advisable Before Removing Tonsils, Adenoids Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:06PMTHURSDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Conducting sleep studies of children before removing their tonsils and adenoids (adenotonsillectomy) may help identify those at increased risk for postoperative respiratory complications, a new study suggests.
  • Toddler born with organs on wrong side of body home in time for his second birthday Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:47AMKian Hill, from Birmingham, was born with situs inversus totalis, which means his internal organs developed on the wrong side of his body. He is also missing a right lung and spleen.
  • Brockton Visiting Nurse Association Selects Cardiocom® Telehealth Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:00AMBrockton Visiting Nurse Association, a 100 year old provider of home care services to the residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, announced that it has entered into a business relationship with Cardiocom to provide advanced home telehealth technology to patients with chronic conditions. Â Cardiocom, Experts in Telehealth, is a world class developer, manufacturer and clinical service provider of ...
  • Higher Oxygen Levels Improve Preemie Survival: Study Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:42AMWEDNESDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Babies born prematurely need supplemental oxygen to survive, but just how much has been a matter of debate.
  • 11.07.2011 - PRESS RELEASE: Linde awards first research grants at Linde Healthcare REALfund event Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:52AMLinde AG / Linde awards first research grants at Linde Healthcare REALfund event . Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters ONE. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Linde awards first research grants at Linde Healthcare REALfund event Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:23AMLinde AG / Linde awards first research grants at Linde Healthcare REALfund event . Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters ONE. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Munich, 11 July 2011 - The technology group …
  • Linde Healthcare Supports Innovation to Advance Respiratory Care Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:22AMPULLACH, Germany, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - First Research Grants Awarded at Linde Healthcare REALfund Event Monday 11 July in Munich, Germany Linde Healthcare, a global business unit of The Linde Group, today announced the first …
  • Linde Healthcare Supports Innovation to Advance Respirat. Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:18AMLinde Healthcare Supports Innovation to Advance Respiratory Care Pullach Germany First Research Grants Awarded at Linde Healthcare REALfund Event Monday 11 July in Munich Germany Linde Healthcare a g
  • East Ridge Retirement Village marks 50th anniversary Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:07PMBy Janis Ehlers…. Like a proud parent showing off a child, East Ridge Retirement Village residents recently invited South Floridians into their community to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the community and showcase its vibrant, active lifestyle. Conceptualized as a place “complete in all services for the elderly,” the philosophy still holds true today. East [...]
  • Using vital signs to predict severity of illness in children Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:20PMCombining three vital signs (heart rate, temperature and oxygen saturation) in a simple score can identify children at risk of serious illness, according to a new study. Although this type of score cannot easily be calculated by hand, it could be incorporated into existing smart phone apps.
  • Grill safe this summer Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:28AMWith summer burn bans, droughts and sky-high temperatures, knowing how to properly use your grill safely could mean the difference between fun in the sun and putting yourself or others at risk of danger or even death.
  • Nitrogen Loss Expected With Heavy Rainfall Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:55AMBROOKINGS — After 2 to 6 inches of rain fell on most of central South Dakota — and more in isolated areas — in the last couple weeks; South Dakota State University Extension Soil Specialist Ron Gelderman says some fields may experience nitrogen loss.
  • QRxPharma Releases Additional Data on Phase 3 Comparative Safety Study for MoxDuo® IR Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:08AMM ore c ompr e h e nsiv e statistical analysis shows M o x Duo I R, at e qui - analgesic dos e s to e ith e r M orphin e or O x y c odone, produ ce d signifi c antl y less s eve r e r e spiratory d e pr e ssion SYDNEY and BEDMINSTER, N.J., June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- QRxPharma Limited (ASX: QRX and OTCQX: QRXPY) announced today the release of additional data on its Phase 3 safety study for ...
  • Tyson Employee Describes Exposure to Chlorine Gas Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:55PMOne day after an accidental chlorine gas leak, Tyson employees continue to recover.
  • WA coastal waterways dying Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 12:52AMCOASTAL waterways in Perth and the South-West are dying from a lack of oxygen, warns a new report on the health of the world's oceans.
  • Grill safe this summer Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 1:26AMWith summer burn bans, droughts and sky-high temperatures, knowing how to properly use your grill safely could mean the difference between fun in the sun and putting yourself or others at risk of danger or even death.
  • Bride Kirstie Mills gets married just three days after being resuscitated in hospital Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:47AMA bride who is battling a fatal lung condition beamed proudly as she walked down the aisle - just three days after being resuscitated in hospital.
  • Argo officials consider complaint about fire department Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:45AMArgo — The Argo City Council is contemplating its response to a local family’s allegations that two firefighters didn’t do enough when an injured child was brought to the fire department for medical help.
  • Squid Studies: Changing Seas and Shrinking Squid Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:47PMEditor's Note: William Gilly , a professor of biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station, embarked on new expedition this month to study jumbo squid in the Gulf of California on the National Science Foundation–funded research vessel New Horizon . This is his third blog post about the trip. [More]
  • Lifeguard acts quickly to save boy Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:37PMA lot can happen in a few moments. On June 10, lifeguard Jen Ellis, 16, who was supervising alone for her first time at the Vulcan Lions Swimming Pool, played a pivotal role in saving the life of a little boy.
  • Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services: Physician's Health Plan of Mid-Michigan Reverses Decision, Denies ... Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:04PMMichigan Firefighter's Insurance Company Authorizes -- Then Denies -- Emergency Medical Flight Coverage
  • Ride and eat Wednesday Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:08AM• Thompson Park, East Fourth Street and Lincoln Avenue. Oxygen testing. • City Xeriscape Garden, East First Street and Washington Avenue. • North Lake Park, West 29th Street and North Taft Avenue. Bike tech support.
  • Govt to increase oxygen level in Taal Lake to save remaining fish Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:32AMIn an effort to increase oxygen levels in Taal Lake, the government will lay out several oxygen pumps around the affected areas in Batangas in order to counter the natural processes that caused the massive fish kill in the province in late May.
  • Fire district receives grant, purchases carbon monoxide detectors Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 12:08PMThe Destin Fire Control District took advantage of a yearly opportunity for state funding, and will use a matching grant to purchase three Masimo Rad-57 carbon dioxide (CO) detectors. “These units are very important,” Medical Division Chief Phil...
  • A Lethal Shambles - catalogue of errors leads to death of 56 year old dad of six Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 2:13AMA DOCTOR told a patient's son "We f****d up" days after his dad had died in his ward, a fatal accident inquiry has been told.
  • Fetal electrocardiogram helps in early detection of neonatal acidosis, Spanish researcher find Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:14PMResearchers in Spain have demonstrated that fetal electrocardiogram (ECG) is the best method for detecting early acidosis and the risk of loss of fetal well being. The method shows the effects of lack of oxygen in the heart and brain of the fetus. The study finds that this system is better than pulse oximetry, which measures oxygen saturation in fetuses.
  • Fetal Electrocardiogram Helps In Early Detection Of Neonatal Acidosis Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:27PMResearchers at the University of Granada have proved that this method helps to reduce caesarean rate in women in labour with cardiotocographic recordings (CTG) compatible with the risk of loss of fetal wellbeing, and presents more advantages than pulse oximetry. This study was conducted with 180 women in labour who were admitted to the dilation area of the University Hospital Virgen de las ...
  • Fetal electrocardiogram helps in early detection of neonatal acidosis Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 8:30AM( University of Granada ) Researchers at the University of Granada have proved that this method helps to reduce cesarean rate in women in labor with cardiotocographic recordings (CTG) compatible with the risk of loss of fetal well-being, and presents more advantages than pulse oximetry. This study was conducted with 180 women in labor who were admitted to the dilation area of the University ...
  • Grill safe this summer Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:23AMWith summer burn bans, droughts and sky-high temperatures, knowing how to properly use your grill safely could mean the difference between fun in the sun and putting yourself or others at risk of danger or even death.
  • New at-home monitor tests for sleep apnea Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:50AMIf you suspect you might have sleep apnea, a new at-home testing device hopes to make it easier to detect the common yet dangerous disorder.
  • Firefighters get new safety tool Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 3:03AMThe Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department has purchased a new potentially life-saving device for its firefighters, one they say is the first of its kind to be used in the Capital Region.
  • BMEYE Launches a Noninvasive, Breakthrough Parameter for Delivery of Oxygen (DO2I) and new Fluid Management Parameters ... Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 8:00AM-
  • Press Release Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 2:02AMOrSense Ltd. Posted on:14 Jun 11 On the World Blood Donors Day , OrSense Ltd., developer of monitors for non-invasive measurements of key blood parameters, presents its non-invasive hemoglobin (Hb) monitor, which holds potential to enhance recruitment and retention of blood donors.
  • OrSense's Non Invasive Hemoglobin Monitor has the Potential to Enhance Recruitment of Blood Donors Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 1:28AMNES ZIONA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the World Blood Donors Day, OrSense Ltd., developer of monitors for non-invasive measurements of key blood parameters, presents its non-invasive hemoglobin (Hb) monitor, which holds potential to enhance recruitment and retention of blood donors. Dr. Emma Castro, CEO of the Transfusion Center of the Spanish Red Cross in Madrid said, "A non-invasive system ...
  • Silvia Pikal Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:58PMHow do you train a resident surgeon to remove an appendix? As much preparation they get in school, they can’t master how to remove an appendix until they’ve done it. The problem is that unlike the board game Operation, you’re dealing with real people who don’t have multiple lives.
  • Sleep Apnea May Increase The Risk Of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 4:09PMPregnant women with severe sleep apnea may have an increased risk of gestational diabetes and early preterm birth Sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, suggests a research abstract that will be presented Monday, June 13, in Minneapolis, Minn., at SLEEP 2011, the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS). Results ...
  • Knox County Community Health Center offers discount on screenings Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 3:37PMThough Men’s Health Month is nearly half over, it’s not too late — for men and, yes, women — to take advantage of a program at the Knox County Community Health Center.
  • Simple analysis of breathing sounds while awake can detect obstructive sleep apnea Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 1:11PMThe analysis of breathing sounds while awake may be a fast, simple and accurate screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea, new research suggests.
  • GE Healthcare study supports safety profile of diagnostic heart ultrasound contrast agent Optison Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 11:15AM( Edelman Public Relations ) Today, GE Healthcare Medical Diagnostics announced results of a study that evaluated the cardiopulmonary safety of Optison (Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres Injectable Suspension, USP), a diagnostic ultrasound contrast agent for use in improving suboptimal echocardiograms. A poster of the results was presented at the American Society of Echocardiography 22nd ...
  • Severe sleep apnea increases risk of gestational diabetes and preterm birth in pregnant women Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 11:05AMSleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, suggests a research abstract that will be presented Monday, June 13, in Minneapolis, Minn., at SLEEP 2011, the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS).
  • Important monitoring of heart performance is omitted in two-thirds of high-risk surgical operations, study finds Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 5:11AMOnly 35 percent of anesthesiologists are carrying out a simple procedure during high-risk surgery that can make a significant impact on how well patients recover from their operations, according to new research.
  • Only 35% of anaesthesiologists carry out cardiac output monitoring during high-risk surgery Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:05AMOnly 35% of anaesthesiologists are carrying out a simple procedure during high-risk surgery that can make a significant impact on how well patients recover from their operations, according to new research presented today at the European Anaesthesiology Congress in Amsterdam.
  • Alacare Recognized as Best Place to Work in Birmingham, Best Company to Work for in Alabama Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 8:00AMthe Birmingham Business Journal has recognized Alacare Home Health & Hospice as a Top 10 Best Places to Work in the 150+ Employee Category, and has also been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama by Alabama Business Magazine.
  • Masimo receives GOLD 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award for Pronto-7 noninvasive hemoglobin Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 1:35AMMasimo Corporation announced today that its Pronto-7 handheld noninvasive hemoglobin, arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate, and perfusion index spot-check testing device has received the GOLD 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award—the highest award given in the general hospital devices and therapeutic products category.
  • Masimo Pronto-7 Wins GOLD in the 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award Competition--the Premier Awards Program for the ... Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:08AMIRVINE, Calif., June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that its Pronto-7(TM) handheld noninvasive hemoglobin, arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate, and perfusion index spot-check testing device has received the GOLD 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award--the highest award given in the general hospital devices and therapeutic products category. The ...
  • CASMED Raises $15 Million in Private Placement Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:45AMBRANFORD, Conn. -- CAS Medical Systems, Inc. today announced that it has closed a private placement with Thomas, McNerney & Partners for the issuance of a combination of a Convertible Preferred Stock and non-voting Exchangeable Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $15,000,000.
  • Masimo Pronto-7 Wins GOLD in the 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award Competitionthe Premier Awards Program for the ... Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 7:00AMMasimo Corporation announced today that its Pronto-7⢠handheld noninvasive hemoglobin, arterial oxygen saturation , pulse rate, and perfusion index spot-check testing device has received the GOLD 2011 Medical Design Excellence Awardâthe highest award given in the general hospital devices and therapeutic products category.  The 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award winners were honored yesterday ...
  • Waltham Voices: Facing the reality of life Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 8:37AMThe setting could very well have been ripped straight from the pages of a Harlequin romance novel. There I was, basking in the sun on a beach somewhere in the south of France with a Brad Pitt doppelganger by my side hanging on my every word. I could feel the ocean breeze envelope my body as my Adonis-like companion leaned over to gently rub my arm while murmuring to me, “isn’t this the most ...