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Fuel :: International Study Reveals Major UK Trucking Industry Pressures

Over 85% of the UK?s trucking industry leaders believe that current fuel prices are placing their business at risk, according to an international survey of 1,200 trucking industry leaders in the UK, France, US and Canada. The survey, commissioned by GE Capital Solutions – a leading global provider of financing for the commercial trucking industry – also revealed a serious driver shortage in the UK. Half of all UK trucking business leaders state a low availability of drivers, which could impact usual delivery times of goods by over 20%.

Immunity :: Research suggests beta agonists may alter the immune system

New research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that certain inhaled asthma medications — as well as similar chemicals our bodies produce during times of high stress — may worsen diseases such as asthma, heart failure and lupus that involve inflammation.

New McKesson Automation Technology Makes Hospital Pharmacy Shelves ‘Smart’

McKesson, the world’s largest healthcare services, automation and information technology company, today announced the general availability of the IntelliShelf-Rx? system for hospital pharmacies. Powered by the same advanced workflow software found in McKesson?s market-leading ROBOT-Rx?, IntelliShelf-Rx is equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) and bar-coding technologies to that enable hospitals to automate existing medication dispensing processes without reengineering the entire pharmacy. The highly scalable solution is yet another advanced automation offering from McKesson designed to reduce medication dispensing errors, simplify manual tasks, and automate inventory control and management.

COPD :: Statement of Dr. Norman H. Edelman, Chief Medical Officer, American Lung Association, On COPD

COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in America, claiming the lives of 122,283 Americans in 2003. It is a term used to describe the obstruction of airflow associated primarily with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. While COPD cannot be cured, it can be treated.

Imaging :: Philips’ new 4D ultrasound transducer – cardiovascular images for heart surgery

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today unveiled a range of new cardiovascular solutions that supply cardiologists with insightful clinical knowledge for more confident diagnoses at the 2006 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions meeting. At AHA, Philips revealed the industry?s smallest transducer for 4D cardiac ultrasound imaging in infants and children to help cardiologists accurately view a patient?s cardiac structure and blood flow by improving access to the heart.

Researchers Develop Novel Method for Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease

Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have developed a unique anti-sickling agent that may one day be effective in treating sickle cell disease, a painful and debilitating genetic blood disorder that affects approximately 80,000 Americans.

Healthcare :: New Medicare rebates available – Australia

As of 1 November 2006, new Medicare rebates became available for chronic disease prevention and mental health care.

Asthma :: New asthma book updates treatment – Australia

The latest medical and clinical research on treatment and diagnosis of asthma will be made available free of charge to doctors, pharmacists and other professionals who deal with asthma patients, via a new handbook.

HIV :: A More Convenient HIV Treatment Is as Effective as More Complex Regimens

Regimens to treat HIV infection that are based on a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) are at least as effective as treatment with a protease inhibitor but require patients to take fewer pills each day, according to a new study funded in part by HHS? Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Heart Disease :: Framingham Study gives key insights on CVD risks

The Framingham Heart Study revolutionized how physicians approach cardiovascular disease (CVD) and placed prevention at the forefront of cardiology.