Healthcare

Healthcare :: FEMA fire grant to assess heat stress in firefighters awarded to University of Pittsburgh

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine?s department of emergency medicine, in collaboration with the Allegheny County Fire Academy, have received a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fire Prevention and Safety grant to conduct a study designed to develop optimal methods of reducing acute cardiovascular risk resulting from exposure to heat stress during fire suppression.

Dog :: Select Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food 5lb bags recalled in five states

Mars Petcare US, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of select five pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Healthcare :: Theater training helps doctors enhance patient care with clinical empathy skills

Doctors taught empathy techniques by theater professors show improved bedside manner, according to a pilot study by a Virginia Commonwealth University research team.

Dietary Supplement :: Metabolism Apple Cider Vinegar Brand Dietary Supplement Capsules recall

Confidence Inc. informed consumers and healthcare professionals that the company is recalling one lot of METABOLISM Apple Cider Vinegar Brand Dietary Supplement Capsules (Lot: 3001006, Exp. 10/2009) because the product contains the undeclared drug ingredient sibutramine, an FDA approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss.

Healthcare :: Canadians concerned over costs of long-term care

Results of a new poll released by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reveal that only just over half (55%) of Canadians are confident they will have enough savings to afford their own long-term care.

Vitamin D :: New Vitamin D and bone health Evidence Report reveals gaps in knowledge

A new evidence report on vitamin D and bone health reviews the current scientific evidence and identifies its strengths and weaknesses. This report will be a valuable resource for an upcoming National Institutes of Health conference September 5-6 that will examine a range of scientific perspectives related to vitamin D and bone health across the lifecycle.

Healthcare :: Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute Opens in Henrietta

The University of Rochester Medical Center announced the opening of the Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) in the Town of Henrietta. More than 100 scientists, students and technicians, currently housed across the Medical Center’s campus, will be brought together under one roof.