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Bipolar Disorder :: Study to compare efficacy of mood stabilizers for geriatric patients of bipolar disorder

Until now, there has been little research on the best ways to care for geriatric patients with bipolar disorder. Now, a major National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)–funded multi-site clinical research study — led by the Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division — is the first to compare the efficacy of two commonly used mood stabilizers for geriatric patients suffering from the episodes of symptoms that characterize bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness.

Diarrhea :: Dangerous diarrheal bacterium found on asymptomatic patients

The bacterium that causes a highly contagious and sometimes deadly form of diarrhea is frequently carried by persons who do not have any of the disease symptoms, according to a study in the Oct. 15 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, now available online.

Tuberculosis :: Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Patient Robert Daniels Discharged from National Jewish Medical and Research Center

National Jewish Medical and Research Center discharged Robert Daniels, the multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis patient who came to the center from Arizona, today at 11 a.m. Daniels was scheduled to take a commercial airplane flight back to Phoenix this afternoon escorted by a private security guard hired by Maricopa County Public Health Department in Arizona.

Health Insurance :: CMS releases SCHIP report showing increases in enrollment, coverage, and access for low-income children nationwide

A report on the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) showing increases in program enrollment, coverage, and access to health care among low-income, uninsured children was released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

MRSA :: Johnson outlines new measures to tackle hospital bugs

Health Secretary Alan Johnson today outlined a package of measures to help reduce healthcare associated infections in hospitals including new responsibilities for matrons, new guidance on clothing and the isolation of patients who are infected.

Alzheimer’s Disease :: Early Alzheimer’s disease program focuses on support, enrichment

In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, people experience mild memory loss and confusion. These challenges are significant, but people often maintain much of their normal capability and spirit. Now, a specialized support group program is being formed at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center to help patients learn how to live with the disease and to help family members grieve and adjust.

Medicine :: WHO stresses need to ensure the safety of children’s medicines

The lack of thorough and reliable clinical data on the way medicines affect children requires strengthened safety monitoring and vigilance of medicinal products. This is the fundamental message of Promoting safety of medicines for children, released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Healthcare :: Don’t blame GPs for an occupational health failure, says BMA

A failure of employers to provide their staff with a proper occupational health service lies at the root of the CBI’s denigration of general practice, says the BMA.

Medicare :: AMA urges Congress to stop Medicare cuts

The American Medical Association (AMA) National House Call campaign visits New Mexico today and urges residents to help press Congress to stop scheduled Medicare cuts. Unless Congress intervenes, Medicare will slash physician payments 15 percent over the next two years beginning on Jan. 1, 2008.

Health Care :: Ethical guidelines outlined for health care reform

A new consensus report published today in the ethics journal The Hastings Center Report outlines a basic ethical framework necessary for health system reform. The report, “Improving Access to Health Care: A Consensus Ethical Framework to Guide Proposals for Reform,” highlights key ethical obligations and recommendations to guide health system reform proposals in order to improve access to care.