A study led by a Scripps Research Institute scientist describes a new, highly pragmatic approach to the identification of molecules that prevent a specific type of immune cells from attacking their host. The findings add a powerful new tool to the ongoing search for potential treatments for autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as blood cancers, such as myeloid leukemia…
The Royal College of Nursing in Wales in partnership with a local nurse from Abertawe Bro Morganwg Local Health Board has organised an event for health care staff working within the NHS and independent sector at the Aberavon Hotel, Port Talbot on Monday, 1 March, 2010. This event was sponsored by the Welsh Union Learning Fund. The event is a motivational seminar for health care staff and in the spirit of partnership, invitations have been offered to other local union members. A selection of inspirational speakers will feature throughout the day…
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Authors: Fong BM, Tam S, Leung KS
Determination of urinary free cortisol is one of the first lines in screening for the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome where its measurement is mostly done by immunoassay. Although easy to perform, immunoassays suffer from the problem of assay interferences and are unable to measure cortisone levels. To enhance such techniques for clinical diagnosis, an improved liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric (LC-MS/MS) method was developed for the simultaneous determination of urinary free cortisol and cortisone. The leftover urine samples from immunoassay were collected and subjected to facile solid-phase extraction cleanup. In the analysis of 130… Continue reading
Fox News’ Bret Baier interviewed the president this afternoon: “President Obama is not worried about the ‘procedural’ debate over whether House Democratic leaders should go ahead with a plan to approve health care reform without a traditional vote … ’What I can tell you is that the vote that’s taken in the House will be a vote for health care reform.’” Fox has video of the interview (3/17).
Reuters: “Party leaders are considering using a complicated process to avoid a direct vote on the Senate-passed bill, which is unpopular with House Democrats. Instead, they would declare the Senate bill passed… Continue reading
Leaders from some of the 200 that called on lawmakers Wednesday to pass health care reform stand with Families USA Excutive Director Ron Pollack at a news conference in the Russell Senate Office Building. (Andrew Villegas/KHN)
As Democrats worked feverishly Wednesday to corral votes in support of a health care overhaul, they picked up the endorsement of more than 200 advocacy groups and medical associations who urged lawmakers to pass the bill.
The alliance, spearheaded by the liberal advocacy group Families USA, bought two-page advertisements in three Capitol Hill newspapers Wednesday calling for lawmakers to pass… Continue reading
As Congress approaches a possible finale to its year-long health debate, advertisements that attempt to influence the results have flooded airwaves, Time reports. “Across the country, groups on all sides of the health care reform debate have been targeting swing members of Congress with costly ad campaigns.” Firms, industry groups, unions and advocacy organizations could spend $24 million this week alone, on top of $200 million already spent on health overhaul-related ads (Scherer, 3/16). Groups backing a health overhaul are spending $1…
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