Controlling legionella in nursing

INTRODUCTION
This leaflet is intended to help you control risks from Legionella and is based on existing HSE guidance. One way of controlling Legionella is to keep water hot, which you are probably doing for other reasons already. Hot water brings a risk of scalding which you must also control. The leaflet focuses on risks [...]

JDRF announced for their 28th annual Walk to Cure Diabetes events

The Greater Bay Area Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) announced today the locations for their 28th annual Walk to Cure Diabetes events which begin locally on October 18, 2008.
“We are excited to host Walk to Cure Diabetes events at five different locales around the San Francisco Bay Area this year,” said [...]

Early Data Show Potential for Imatinib Mesylate Tablets to Treat Life-Threatening Form of Pulmonary Artery Disease

An early proof-of-concept study presented today shows promising results for imatinib mesylate in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a severe, incurable blood vessel disorder.
Preliminary findings from a 59-patient, multi-center Phase II clinical trial suggest imatinib mesylate provides a treatment benefit, as demonstrated by a significant improvement in pulmonary vascular resistance and a numerical [...]

Retacrit(R) Demonstrates Efficacy And Safety In Chemotherapy-Induced Anaemia

The world leader in generic injectable pharmaceuticals, presented new data showing Retacrit® (epoetin zeta) is an effective treatment for chemotherapy-induced anaemia,1 with an acceptable safety and tolerability profile.2 Results from the Phase III trial were presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress.
Retacrit is a biosimilar erythropoietin approved in Europe3 for subcutaneous administration [...]

RNs work to promote general health by educating the public on warning signs and symptoms of disease

Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient [...]

Nephrology Nurses Will Celebrate Kidney Disease Awareness And Education Week In August

Kidney Disease Awareness and Education Week (August 11-15, 2008*) is an ongoing, award-winning campaign that has helped improve care for renal patients through key legislation. ANNA members use this week to educate lawmakers and their aides about renal disease and issues affecting the renal community and patient care. More information about the campaign is [...]

Nephrology Nurses Will Celebrate Kidney Disease Awareness And Education Week In August

Kidney Disease Awareness and Education Week (August 11-15, 2008*) is an ongoing, award-winning campaign that has helped improve care for renal patients through key legislation. ANNA members use this week to educate lawmakers and their aides about renal disease and issues affecting the renal community and patient care. More information about the campaign is [...]