Categories
Cardiovascular
Diagnostics
Endocrinology
Health Insurance
Medical Devices
Mental Health
Nutrition
Oncology
Public Health
Sexual Health
Popular Articles

Merck Partners With Non-Profit For Neglected Diseases Initiative
The pharmaceutical company, Merck, announced Monday it was partnering with the non-profit Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) in an effort to improve treatments for neglected tropical diseases (NTD), the AP/CNBC reports. "The agreement covers drug candidates for illnesses like visceral leishmaniasis and Chagas disease, potentially lethal parasitic illnesses spread by insects. Current treatment for those illnesses may be toxic, or very expensive, or difficult to administer, Merck said," AP/CNBC writes (AP/CNBC, 6/22).
generic viagra online
Here Comes The Sun: Don't Forget To Stay Cool
The recent news of a British soldier dying of heatstroke, whilst serving in Iraq, is a reminder of the seriousness of this condition. It is unlikely that holidaymakers will ever be in a situation where this condition will lead to death, but it can put a strain on a body"s internal organs, as well as lead to other complications. Young children and babies are particularly at risk.
News of the day
New Imaging Technique: Toward Spinal Cord Regeneration?
The axon is a part of the neuron through which nerve impulses are transmitted, and at the end of which is located the synapse, which connects it to another neuron. In the event of a lesion, the axon is the component which must be regenerated in order to restore the connections between the different neurons and re-form the nerve.
Endocrinology

New Chair Appointed To The London Ambulance Service

Richard Hunt CBE, appointed as the new Chair of the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Richard, who until recently was the International President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, has experience extending across the aviation, logistics, international oil, brewing and industrial sectors. Richard is a former Chief Executive of Aviance Ltd, part of the Go-Ahead Group plc, which handles logistic services at 17 UK airports. He was Chief Executive of EXEL Logistics Europe which is now part of DHL, and has also held director level roles with Brown and Tawse plc and Courage/Grand Met Brewing. Chief Executive Peter Bradley said: "We welcome Richard as our new Chair, and we are looking forward to working with him to ensure patients in the capital continue to get the best possible care from their ambulance service. "Richard joins us at an important time when we will be playing a key role in shaping healthcare services for Londoners, and as we progress towards foundation trust status". Commenting on his appointment Richard said: "I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with an organisation that is so important to the well-being of Londoners. "The London Ambulance Service has come a long way in recent years, and I"m looking forward to carrying on the good work of my predecessor so that we continue to provide a high quality service for our patients". Notes The NHS Confederation represents more than 95% of the organisations that make up the NHS. Its members include the majority of NHS acute trusts, ambulance trusts, foundation trusts, mental health trusts, primary care trusts, special health authorities and strategic health authorities in England; trusts and local health boards in Wales; and health and social service trusts and boards in Northern Ireland. The Ambulance Service Network represents all ambulance trusts in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight. It was established in January 2007 to provide a distinct voice for the ambulance service. The Network is part of the NHS Confederation. NHS Confederation


Add your comment:
Name:
Site address: http://
Your message:
Enter today\\\\'s date, 2 digits
(spam protection):

© Copyright 2009