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Experts from ProfNet are available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response

With hurricane season on its way, here are experts from the ProfNet network that are available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response for consumers and businesses. If you are interested in interviewing any of the experts, please contact them via the contact information at the end of the listing.

1 Jun 2013

New clinical trial may help reduce radiation dose for patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer

Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center and other institutions have completed a phase II clinical trial that may help identify those patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer who do not require the full radiation dose given in a standard regimen of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). Preliminary findings will be presented by Shanthi Marur, first author on the study and an oncologist at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on Sunday, June 2.

1 Jun 2013

Nearly 2/3 of solid tumors carry at least one mutation that may be targeted by existing compound

Nearly two-thirds of solid tumors carry at least one mutation that may be targeted, or medicated, by an existing compound, according to new findings from researchers Fox Chase Cancer Center that will be presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on June 3.

1 Jun 2013

Ultrasound targeted to painful bone metastases brings significant relief with tolerable side effects

A high-dose of ultrasound targeted to painful bone metastases appears to quickly bring patients relief, and with largely tolerable side effects, according to new research presented by Fox Chase Cancer Center scientists at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on Monday, June 3.

1 Jun 2013

New paper analytical devices can screen fake antimalarial drugs

On Wednesday, 5/29/13, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled "Africa's Malaria Battle: Fake Drug Pipeline Undercuts Progress." The piece outlines a counterfeit pharmaceutical problem that is top of mind at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. Chemistry Professor Toni Barstis and her undergraduate students at this Catholic, women's, liberal arts college have researched and developed Paper Analytical Devices (PADs) that can screen whether an antimalarial drug is real.

1 Jun 2013

New therapy for lung cancer produces manageable side effects

A promising new therapy for the most common form of lung cancer appears to produce largely manageable side effects, and an ongoing clinical trial is determining whether the compound treats tumors more effectively than what's on the market, according research that scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center will present at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on Saturday, June 1.

1 Jun 2013

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System transferred to Catholic Health Initiatives

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas today transferred St. Luke's Episcopal Health System to Catholic Health Initiatives, the nation's third-largest faith-based health system, officials announced.

1 Jun 2013

Medicare forecast: Solvent until 2026, though baby boomer costs loom

The government said Friday that Medicare's giant hospital trust will not be exhausted until 2026, two years later than projected last year, ... The reasons given for the improved financial outlook for Medicare were an overall slowdown in health care spending, particularly on skilled nursing care, as well as lower projected costs for popular insurance plans available within the Medicare program.

1 Jun 2013

Researchers discover potential biomarkers to identify patients with head and neck cancer

Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center will present data at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on Saturday, June 1, which shows the discovery of potential biomarkers that may be used to identify patients with head and neck cancer whose tumors are unlikely to respond to treatment by the targeted therapy cetuximab-a type of monoclonal antibody.

1 Jun 2013

Research: Intervention by nurses increases likelihood of patient giving up smoking by 28%

Research from the World Health Organisation suggests that intervention by nurses increases the likelihood of a patient giving up smoking by 28%

1 Jun 2013

Health care workers urge state officials to halt pending Medi-Cal payment cuts

Citing devastating impacts on California's most vulnerable patients, local hospital leaders joined with physicians and health care workers in Alameda County today to urge state officials to halt pending Medi-Cal payment cuts.

1 Jun 2013

Study: Women are less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical site infections than male counterparts

A new study from Columbia University School of Nursing supports a growing body of evidence that women are less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical site infections than their male counterparts.

31 May 2013

Viewpoints: Obamacare is already working; George W. Bush on 'personal responsibility'; Medicaid expansion and the mentally ill

The Affordable Care Act has been under siege since before it even had a name. Some on the right saw it as government overreach. Some on the left considered it better for insurance companies than for consumers. As many of the law's provisions take effect over the next year, we're hearing from both sides all over again. This time the theme is that the law is too complex. ... Read the discussion (5/29).

31 May 2013

HSS to bring complex cervical spine surgery experts together to discuss unusual conditions

Hospital for Special Surgery will bring together some of the world's experts in complex cervical spine surgery to address the challenges and successful outcomes for patients with unusual conditions.

31 May 2013

Choosing better sunglasses to protect kids' eyes from damaging rays

Summer months are just on the horizon bringing wonderful warm days filled with sunshine. For most parents, sending kids outside to play includes lathering them with sunscreen to protect their skin from too much of the sun's UVA and UVB rays, but what about protecting their children's eyes?

31 May 2013

Study finds women less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical-site infections than men

A new study from Columbia University School of Nursing supports a growing body of evidence that women are less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical site infections than their male counterparts.

31 May 2013

Comprehensive analyses of the benefits and risks of NSAIDs

Charles H. Hennekens, MD, DrPH, the first Sir Richard Doll professor and senior academic advisor to the dean in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University has published in the current issue of The Lancet the most comprehensive analyses of the benefits and risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which include cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors (coxibs).

31 May 2013

Calif.'s Supreme Court considers whether school workers who are not nurses can administer insulin shots to children

The justices appear cool to the idea that only licensed nurses should be able to give the shots, despite arguments by the state nurses association.

31 May 2013

States deal with hospitals' structural, financial issues

Hospitals in the District of Columbia, New York and Louisiana deal with "structural challenges," cost-sharing and other funding issues.

30 May 2013

Porter Cancer Care Center to use new image-guided radiotherapy system for cancer treatment

Starting June 2013, the Porter Cancer Care Center at Porter Adventist Hospital becomes one of the few facilities in the country to offer highly advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery cancer treatment options using the new Varian TrueBeam image-guided radiotherapy system.

30 May 2013

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Latest Nursing News and Research

Experts from ProfNet are available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response

New clinical trial may help reduce radiation dose for patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer

Nearly 2/3 of solid tumors carry at least one mutation that may be targeted by existing compound

Ultrasound targeted to painful bone metastases brings significant relief with tolerable side effects

New paper analytical devices can screen fake antimalarial drugs

New therapy for lung cancer produces manageable side effects

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System transferred to Catholic Health Initiatives

Medicare forecast: Solvent until 2026, though baby boomer costs loom

Researchers discover potential biomarkers to identify patients with head and neck cancer

Research: Intervention by nurses increases likelihood of patient giving up smoking by 28%

Health care workers urge state officials to halt pending Medi-Cal payment cuts

Study: Women are less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical site infections than male counterparts

Viewpoints: Obamacare is already working; George W. Bush on 'personal responsibility'; Medicaid expansion and the mentally ill

HSS to bring complex cervical spine surgery experts together to discuss unusual conditions

Choosing better sunglasses to protect kids' eyes from damaging rays

Study finds women less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical-site infections than men

Comprehensive analyses of the benefits and risks of NSAIDs

Calif.'s Supreme Court considers whether school workers who are not nurses can administer insulin shots to children

States deal with hospitals' structural, financial issues

Porter Cancer Care Center to use new image-guided radiotherapy system for cancer treatment

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