Rapid Swine Flu Test Misses Many Infections
Doctors should diagnose based on symptoms and strains in circulation, experts say,, THURSDAY, Aug. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors can't rely on rapid tests to diagnose the pandemic H1N1 swine flu, say U.S health officials who evaluated three kits and found that they miss many infections...Genome of Leukemia Patient Reveals Common Mutations
Findings could help scientists understand genetic basis of cancer WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Decoding the genome of a man with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) revealed genetic mutations that may be common among other cancer patients. Scientists at the Washington University S...Jackson & Coker Sponsors Medical Missions
Tapping the growing interest in medical volunteerism shown by many locum tenens physicians, Jackson & Coker has helped sponsor several "medical brigades" visiting Honduras to perform long-awaited surgeries and provide other vital medical care. Alpharetta, ...Magazines.com Offers Professional Discounted Subscriptions to Healthcare Publications
Today is World Health Day, a day which the World Health Organization promotes awareness to a specific priority area of concern. (Vocus) April 7, 2009 -- In a disaster many health care issues arise from coordinating care to rights of health care workers. This year's Worl...Fish in U.S. Rivers Tainted With Common Medications
Study is part of government strategy to tackle issue THURSDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- Fish from five U.S. rivers were found to be tainted with traces of medications and common chemicals, according to a new study from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Baylor University...Chicago's Own Hacker Con Set for May, Teaches Human Hacking to Corporations
Last year, we proved hacking for a living and making great money is a reality. This year we focus on advancing your security career and the most serious threat today, hacking humans AKA Social Engineering. Spring ChicagoCon 2009 by TDCC features world-class security training followed by a 2-Day E...Pharmacists Encourage Patients To Seek Their Guidance When Choosing OTC Medications
Eighty-three percent of Patients Select OTC Products Recommended by Their Pharmacist Washington, D.C. (Vocus) February 25, 2009 -- According to the most recent Pharmacy Today Over-the-Counter Product Survey conducted by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), pha...