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SKMC Organises “3rd Abu Dhabi Wound Care” Conference

Nadia — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:16:19 +0000

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, inaugurated today the 3rd Abu Dhabi Wound Care Conference in Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

The focus of the conference was to promote wound care awareness and education on how to develop effective wound care programs and bring to the fore, wound care leaders . . . → Read More: SKMC Organises “3rd Abu Dhabi Wound Care” Conference

Proper wound care may treat skin infections effectively than antibiotics in children with MRSA

Ash — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:02:37 +0000

When it comes to curing skin infected with the antibiotic-resistant bacterium MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), timely and proper wound cleaning and draining may be more important than the choice of antibiotic, according to a new Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study. The work is published in the March issue of Pediatrics.

Researchers originally set out . . . → Read More: Proper wound care may treat skin infections effectively than antibiotics in children with MRSA

International Conference on Trauma Management begins tomorrow in Al-Ain

sara — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:50:15 +0000

The Second International Conference on Trauma Management, Critical Care and Prevention will begin tomorrow in Al-Ain.

The conference will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge concerning trauma management and critical care as well as strategies for prevention. Following the success of the inaugural conference last year, this year’s meeting will . . . → Read More: International Conference on Trauma Management begins tomorrow in Al-Ain

Latest wound care, cancer treatments introduced

Ash — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:28:55 +0000

Ebn Sina Medical, one of the largest suppliers of pharmaceuticals in Qatar and the main sponsor of Qatar Health 2010, has introduced the latest wound care, seizure and cancer pain management treatments and medicines to be profiled at the health congress, being held at the Doha Exhibition Center.

“This year at Qatar Health, we . . . → Read More: Latest wound care, cancer treatments introduced

Wound Management Technologies Expands Distribution Foot Print In Florida With The Addition Of Central Medical Systems

imran — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:24:23 +0000

Wound Management Technologies, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Wound Care Innovations, LLC has further expanded its rapidly growing coverage of the Florida wound care market with the addition of Central Medical Systems to its already extensive list of distributors and suppliers.

“A company like CMSI is the ideal type of distributor; they have . . . → Read More: Wound Management Technologies Expands Distribution Foot Print In Florida With The Addition Of Central Medical Systems

Doctors should trust in VTE Prophylaxis – Speakers at GIANT

jamal — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:46:41 +0000

(MENAFN Press) Conference told that new guidelines would improve assessment

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in acute medical patients remains underutilised in the Gulf. This was the message heard by delegates when the Sixth Gulf Initiative on Antithrombotics (GIANT) took place recently in Beirut.

Five speakers and 37 physicians gathered for two days at the . . . → Read More: Doctors should trust in VTE Prophylaxis – Speakers at GIANT

Is Your Hospital Wasting Money on the Wrong Capital Technology Purchases?

jamal — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:53:28 +0000

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—Faced with rising technology costs and numerous clinical department demands, hospital leaders nationwide are being forced to make tough choices with scarce capital technology dollars. The capital budgeting process can get political—and even downright ugly. How do administrators choose which new technologies are worthwhile, which are wasteful and which existing medical equipment . . . → Read More: Is Your Hospital Wasting Money on the Wrong Capital Technology Purchases?

GE Healthcare commences new trial of imaging agent

jamal — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:33:41 +0000

GE Healthcare has commenced a phase III study of a new positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent for use in the field of brain imaging.

The agent, flutemetamol, is used in conjunction with PET scans of the brain in order to improve detection of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Phase III trials have already . . . → Read More: GE Healthcare commences new trial of imaging agent

Not polans, Parasites cause seasonal allergies

jamal — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:53:16 +0000

We have always thought grasses, weeds and trees caused those common seasonal allergy symptoms? a new research now shows parasites are actual cause for those sinus woes.

The plants’ harmless pollen enzymes confuse the immune system into triggering the runny nose and watery eyes chain reaction, but humans might have initially developed that defense . . . → Read More: Not polans, Parasites cause seasonal allergies

Ahead of HIMSS 2010, Siemens Seeks Nursing Perspectives on Meaningful Use Impact

jamal — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:17:21 +0000

Atlanta – Soon after The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its proposed rules for “meaningful use” of electronic health records (EHRs) on December 30, 2009, Siemens asked two prominent chief nursing officers (CNO) how the new guidelines support nurses’ commitment to quality patient care delivery, enhance their care documentation capabilities, and can . . . → Read More: Ahead of HIMSS 2010, Siemens Seeks Nursing Perspectives on Meaningful Use Impact

New Artificial Foot Recycles Energy For A More Natural Walk

jamal — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:13:05 +0000

The picture here might appear a little intimidating to anyone with a less technical prosthetic limb (or those who have ever angered anyone with a prosthetic limb), but despite its intense demeanor, the artificial foot is designed for the good of mankind. All those tiny, functioning pieces are designed to recycle energy created by . . . → Read More: New Artificial Foot Recycles Energy For A More Natural Walk

GE Healthcare Settles Libel Lawsuit Over Omniscan with Radiologist

jamal — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:56:35 +0000

GE Healthcare and a Danish scientist have reached a settlement in a libel lawsuit over statements made about the side effects of Omniscan, an MRI contrast agent that has been linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), a severe and debilitating injury.

Neither party disclosed details of the settlement, but both GE Healthcare and Henrik . . . → Read More: GE Healthcare Settles Libel Lawsuit Over Omniscan with Radiologist

Training is key to getting older people online, says charity

jamal — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:08:36 +0000

Older people need training and education to help them get online, says charity Age Concern.

By “demystifying online technology” and demonstrating the benefits of using computers, it is possible to get more people of pension age involved with digital life, it claims.

Nancy Johnson, technology and digital inclusion development manager at Age Concern, said . . . → Read More: Training is key to getting older people online, says charity

Upcoming Events- 2010

jamal — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:28:30 +0000

February 2010

Feb 26 – Feb 28, 2010

MEDITEC CLINIKA 2010 Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India Orbitz Exhibitions Pvt Ltd info@meditec-clinika.com http://www.meditec-clinika.com/

March 2010

Mar 4 – Mar 5, 2010

Healthcare Resource Optimization and Management The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Pacific Conferences Pte Ltd. pacific@conferences.com.sg http://www.conferences.com.sg/conf-hcm2.htm

Mar 8 – Mar 12, 2010

23rd International . . . → Read More: Upcoming Events- 2010

Drug Distribution System

ranjeeta — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:41:43 +0000

Pharmacy services in a hospital can be defined as ‘Premises licensed for the retail sale or supply to the hospital outpatient department and/or inpatient areas of drugs which have qualified licensed persons & indulge in compounding of drugs’

The obvious roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy department are demand estimation , compounding and manufacturing . . . → Read More: Drug Distribution System