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Grant :: $2.6M grant awarded to New York University College of Nursing

The Harford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University College of Nursing, in collaboration with the American Journal of Nursing, has been awarded a $2,622,560 grant from The John A Hartford Foundation to produce and distribute demonstration videos and a companion series of journal articles for teaching nurses the use of geriatric health assessment tools. Terra Nova Films will partner with AJN to produce the videos.

Malnutrition :: UN agency launches free e-course on causes and characteristics of malnutrition

The causes and nature of malnutrition are the focus of a free e-learning course launched today by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with the aim of improving the collection, analysis and dissemination of food security information.

Healthcare :: A safe, high quality health system in Australia

Maintaining high standards of safety in every aspect of health and medical services is critical to Australia?s health system.

Diabetes :: Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes

Without effective interventions, it is estimated that by the year 2030 around 3.3 million Australians will have developed type 2 diabetes.

Crohn’s Disease :: Genetic susceptibility to Crohn’s disease

A genome-wide assessment of genetic variation in individuals with Crohn disease has identified seven genes or regions that are associated with elevated risk of the disease, according to a study to be published online this week in Nature Genetics.

Influenza :: New Zealand Government tests pandemic action plan

A nationwide test of the Government?s plans to respond to an influenza pandemic is being held this month.

Personality Disorder :: Lower Brain Serotonin Responsiveness in Childhood Predicts Antisocial Personality Disorder

Lower serotonin responsiveness in the brain during childhood predicts the development of antisocial personality disorder in early adulthood, according to a new study.

Chemotherapy :: Chemotherapy more effective when given before breast cancer surgery

Giving chemotherapy to women with operable breast cancer before they have surgery — not after — helps physicians pin down the best treatment regimen and can reduce the extent of surgery, according to a new systematic review.

Health Plan :: Employee health program improves blood pressure, diabetes control

Employees who participated in a worksite health program improved blood pressure control by 9 percent and diabetes control by 15 percent, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s 8th Scientific Forum on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.

Arthritis :: Counseling, coping skills could reduce arthritis disability

Arthritis sufferers who undergo psychological counseling and learn skills for coping with pain have less disability and better quality of life, according to a new systematic review.