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- Deadly MRSA strain appears partly immune to treatment
The USA600 strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infects the bloodstream and is five times more lethal than other MRSA strains, and it appears to be partly immune to a drug used to treat it, researchers said. The study found about 50% of patients infected with the strain died within a month. HealthDay News
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- 1 dose of H1N1 flu vaccine protects pregnant women, NIAID says
Clinical trials conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases showed that one dose of the H1N1 flu vaccine is safe and can protect pregnant women against the flu, but children younger than 10 still need two doses of the vaccine given one month apart. An official from the National Vaccine Program Office also announced the formation of a panel of experts that will keep track of adverse effects reported in relation to the vaccine. The New York Times
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- Teletrauma system aids rural hospitals in Maine
Teletrauma videoconferencing technology connects Maine's large trauma centers to its most remote community hospitals to help physicians diagnose and treat emergency department patients. The system, which costs about $5,000 for a hospital to install, can help physicians decide when a patient needs to be transferred to a larger facility, saving lives and money. Bangor Daily News (Maine) (free registration)
(11/3)
- Hospital offers children a nurturing place to heal
The new Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz., features whimsical designs and a space that keeps the facility from having an institutional feel. Administrators talked with patients, families and staff to gather ideas to create a nurturing atmosphere for children, from artwork and a garden to allowing family to bring in grandma's chicken soup or other food favorites. The Arizona Republic (Phoenix)
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- Calif. nurses scramble to find H1N1 shots for themselves
Health care providers may be among the priority groups for H1N1 flu vaccinations, but California nurses say they, like many others, are scrambling to get a shot. The Los Angeles Times reported that while officials in some states set aside vaccine for health care workers, California did not and the supply shortage is affecting nurses and other providers. "It's asking us to fight a war without protection," said emergency department nurse Carole Mazer. Los Angeles Times
(11/3)
- Fla. nurse uses art therapy to help patients heal
Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Fla., is funding a pilot project allowing psychiatric nurse Patty Magee to use art therapy to help patients with all types of illnesses. Magee has been using art therapy with outpatient psychiatric patients and says it can boost the immune system, instill hope and improve a person's quality of life. NurseZone.com
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- Survey finds Americans lack understanding of diabetes
An American Diabetes Association survey found many misunderstandings and myths about diabetes. Less than 60% of respondents could correctly distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and 10% mistakenly thought there is a cure for the disease. The group launched a new public awareness campaign to encourage people with the chronic disease to share their stories and fight the social stigma associated with it. Yahoo!/HealthDay News
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- Mich. RN says home health overlooked in reform debate
 Home health care is one industry sector getting short shrift in reform legislation, according to RN Billie Papasifakis of Gentiva Health Services. She writes in Modern Healthcare that home health's ability to personalize medicine to keep patients healthy and reduce health care spending has been overlooked by lawmakers in Washington. Modern Healthcare (free registration)
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"Rhythms in Quality" 4th Annual NDNQI Data Use Conference
The 2010 NDNQI® Data Use Conference takes place at the Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, La., on Jan. 20 to 22, 2010. It is the annual meeting place where conference attendees build valuable relationships with other attendees and find opportunities to preview the latest research as it relates to addressing organizational performance to improve patient outcomes. For more information on hotel, registration and what to do in New Orleans visit www.ndnqiconference.org.
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