Philippine Nursing

RSS Feed Homepage

Articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Nursing Board Exam Result June 2007
2008-10-15 12:03:00
Nursing Board Exam Result June 2007PRC NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATIONHeld on JUNE 10 & 11, 2007Link Herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: June 2007 , Nursing

MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
2008-04-12 17:12:00
NEUROSENSORY SYSTEM1.) The nurse is assessing a patient and notes a Brudzinski?s sign and Kernig?s sign. These are two classic signs of which of the following disorders?A.)Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)B.)MeningitisC.)Seizure disorderD.)Parkinson?s diseaseAnswer: BA positive response to one or both tests indicates meningeal irritation that is present with meningitis. Brudzinski?s and Kernig?s signs don?t occur in CVA, seizure disorder, or Parkinson?s disease.2.) A patient is admitted to the hospital for a brain biopsy. The nurse knows the most common type of primary brain tumor is:A.)MeningiomaB.)AngiomaC.)Hemangioblas tomaD.)GliomaAnswer: DGliomas account for approximately 45% of all brain tumors. Meningiomas are the second most common, with 15%. Angiomas and hemangioblastomas are types of cerebral vascular tumors that account for 3% of brain tumors.3.) The nurse should instruct the patient with Parkinson?s disease to avoid which of the following?A.)Walking in an indoor shopping mal...
More About: Medical , Nursing

Registration Schedule for December 2007 Nurse Licensure Examination passers
2008-03-08 05:34:00
ABA, Adrian A. to ALE, Quinessa S. (March 24)ALEGADO, Jane A. to AQUINO, Tristan L. (March 25)AQUINO, Xenia Joy L. to BALBIN, Anna Irish Y. (March 26)BALBIN, Jon Nelson C. to BELLO, Martin II R. (March 27)BELLO, Mecca Angela Q. to BURGOS, Roland A. (March 28)BURI, Karen Anson R. to CAPUNDAN, Gretchen M. (March 31)CAPUNO, Ann Naciancina V. to CIANO, Setrina N. (April 1)CIELO, Leonida P. to DALAYGON, Casedil D. (April 2)DALERE, Daryl Dave T. to DELA CRUZ, Uzzielle D. (April 3)DELA CUADRA, Eunice Mae P. to DURA, Clair M. (April 4)DURAGO, Neniel Kate B. to FAJARDO, Stephanie R. (April 7)FAJARDO, Vergel S. to GAMAD, Charliselle A. (April 8)GAMAD, Honesto Jr. G. to GRANIL, Romyr Jane A. (April 10)GRANITO, Hazel Grace L. to JABONILLO, Joyce S. (April 11)JACA, Flora Mae G. to LANGAMON, Emerald P. (April 14)LANGBAYAN, Gibran A. to LOPEZ, Joann N. (April 15)LOPEZ, John Michael C. to MALLARI, Florian Edgar A. (April 16)MALLARI, Francis Ian Q. to MEDINA, Jeden Marneleh A. (April 17)MEDINA, Juli...
More About: Schedule , Nurse , Licensure , Examination , December

Nursing Board Exam Result DECEMBER 2007
2008-02-21 11:39:00
NURSING BOARD EXAM RESULT DECEMBER 2007 UPDATES:COMMENT: THE RESULT IS OUT!!!BIG CONGRATS TO OUR NEW REGISTERED NURSES :)Roll of Successful Exam inees in theNURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATIONHeld on DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2007Released on FEBRUARY 20, 2008SEE RESULT..CLICK HERE.. SURNAMES LETTER A-KSEE RESULT..CLICK HERE..SURNAMES LETTER L--ZSEE RESULT..CLICK HERE..RETAKERSThe passing rate for the past five years are as follows:June 2003, 52.77 %December 2003, 43.38%June 2004, 55.74 %December 2004, 43.06%June 2005, 49.40 %December 2005, 53.97%June 2006 (the one with the supposed leakage), 41.23 %December 2006, 49.10 %June 2007, 48.32 %and the latest December 2007, 43.45 %permalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: Board , Result

MATERNAL/NEWBORN NURSING
2008-02-10 17:50:00
1.) Pedro visits the clinic and is told that his sperm count is normal. A normal sperm count ranges from:A.)20 to 100/ml.B.)100,000 to 200,000/mlC.)100 to 200/mlD.)20 to 100 million/mlCorrect ans: DIn semen analysis, sperm count varies depending on the male's physical status and sexual activity. The normal value for total sperm count in semen analysis is approximately 20 to 100 million cells/ml.2.) Female reproductive cells are produced by the:A.)UterusB.)Fallopian tubeC.)OvariesD.)Pituitary glandCorrect ans: CFemale reproductive cells, or ova, are produced by the ovaries. Reproductive cells reach the uterus via the fallopian tubes, where conception takes place. The two fallopian tubes are attached to the top of the uterus, one on each side, and extend upward from there, ending near the ovary. The pituitary gland is located in the brain and is a major factor in hormone production and balance3.) Josie is pregnant for the first time and has type 2 diabetes.She asks the nurse, "What h...
More About: Nursing

Leprosy Prevention & Control Week - February 25-29, 2008
2008-02-10 04:57:00
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s Disease is a chronic,mildly communicable disease caused by infection from Mycobacterium leprae, a rod-shaped, acid-fast bacillus. It primarily affects the skin; the mucous membranes, especially those in the nose; and the peripheral nervous system. Leprosy exacts a high physical and social toll. If left untreated, it can result in deformity and disability. In many societies, people with leprosy have been made outcasts from their communities. The Norwegian doctor, Gerhard Armauer Hansen first observed M. leprae as an acid-fast, alcohol-fast, strong Gram-positive bacillus in tissue specimens from leprosy patients in 1873. The following year, he proposed that the bacteria caused leprosy; hence the name 'Hansen's Disease' emerged.READ MORE...permalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: Prevention , Week , Control , Leprosy , February

Proper Nursing Staff Can Save Patient Lives And Reduce Healthcare Costs
2008-01-29 03:45:00
As the presidential candidates stomp in Florida this week and toss about their ideas on how to make health care more affordable in America, a UCF Health Services Administration professor has completed a study that shows one way hospitals can save money.Contrary to popular belief, having the proper number of registered nurses caring for patients may not cost more. Associate Professor Lynn Unruh's review found that in many cases it actually lowered the costs of giving care."As an economist, I know how it works," Unruh said. "It comes down to money. But the research shows that it makes economic sense to properly staff. We need more research to establish nurse to patient ratio standards, but the bottom line is that if you find the right balance you not only save lives, you save money."Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News TodayComputer Vision May Not Be As Good As ThoughtFor years, scientists have been trying to teach computers how to see like humans, and recent re...
More About: Healthcare , Reduce , Lives , Save , Nursing

Dark Chocolate May Not Always Be Good For Your Heart
2008-01-04 10:47:00
According to an Editorial in the Lancet, dark chocolate that is rich in flavenols might be good for the heart. However, to gain the health benefits from dark chocolate might prove difficult.According to a study in Circulation, in 11 heart transplant recipients, dark chocolate which is rich in flavenols , induced coronary vasodilatation and improved coronary vascular function, compared with patients consuming a flavenol-free control chocolate. Dark chocolate has been shown to have cardiovascular benefits in other studies too.Click here to see the rest of this article on Medical News TodayLink Between Obesity And Decreased Seatbelt UseObese people are less likely to use their seatbelts than the rest of the population, adding to the public health risks associated with this rapidly growing problem.The connection was made by Vanderbilt University psychologist David Schlundt and his colleagues at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn."We found that when weight goes up, seatbelt use g...
More About: Chocolate , Heart , Good , Dark Chocolate

Optimism Isn't Always Healthy
2007-12-06 12:39:00
People are generally optimistic, believing they'll do better in the future than they've done in the past. This time around, I'll actually use that gym membership. I'm sticking to the diet this time. Now is the time to start saving for a down payment on a house. However, a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research reveals that this "optimism bias" can lead us to make immediate choices that go against our long-term goals.Click here to see the rest of this article on Medical News Todaypermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: Healthy , Optimism , Heal

Stopping smoking long term reduces bronchial epithelial remodeling in COPD
2007-11-30 16:11:00
By Caroline Price30 November 2007Respir Res 2007; 8: 85MedWire News: Ex-smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) show less bronchial epithelial remodeling than current smokers with the lung disorder, study findings reveal.The change in ex-smokers becomes more pronounced with increasing duration of smoking cessation, and significant 3.5 years after quitting.COPD is associated with bronchial epithelial changes, including squamous cell metaplasia and goblet cell hyperplasia, which are partly attributed to activation of epithelial epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expression.Whereas smoking cessation is known to improve respiratory symptoms and slow lung function decline in COPD, so far no studies have looked at its potential to change epithelial features.Click here to see the rest of this article in MedWire News Reprinted with kind permission from MedWire News Endurance and resistance training maintain rehabilitation in COPDBy David Holmes30 November 2007Respir M...
More About: Smoking , Long , Remodeling , Term , Chia

Advice For Nurses And Midwives For The Administration Of Botulinum Toxin, U
2007-11-27 17:11:00
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has issued an advice sheet for nurses and midwives who administer Botulinum toxin. The advice, available on the NMC website is to be read in conjunction with the Standards for Medicine Management (2007) and clarifies the NMC's position regarding the administration of Botulinum toxin from a remote prescription.Click here to see the rest of this article on Medical News Todaypermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: Advice , Administration , Nurses , Stration

Vitamin E Could Help 40% Of Diabetics Ward Off Heart Attacks
2007-11-23 12:51:00
Vitamin E supplements can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths for diabetics who carry a particular version of a gene, according to researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the Clalit Health Services in Israel.After 18 months of treatment, people with the haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2 gene who took 400 International Units (IU) of vitamin E daily had more than 50 percent fewer heart attacks, strokes, and related deaths than Hp 2-2 patients who took a placebo pill. 40% of individuals with diabetes carry the Hp 2-2 gene.The researchers will present the results on November 5 at the American Heart Meetings in Orlando, Florida. The full study will appear in the November 21 online edition of the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News TodaySmoking May Affect Fertility Of Female OffspringSmoking during pregnancy has many adverse effects on fetal development. A new study in...
More About: Vitamin , Ward , Vitamin E , Attacks

Opportunistic spirometry improves its use in primary care
2007-11-23 12:45:00
By Caroline Price23 November 2007Thorax 2007: Advance online publicationMedWire News: Opportunistic testing by trained, visiting nurses improves spirometry compared with usual care, but fails to increase chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis, a study indicates.The results, reported in advance online by the journal Thorax, showed that COPD remained substantially underdiagnosed despite a significantly greater proportion of individuals at risk for COPD being tested and better techniques being applied with the opportunistic approach.Spirometry is essential for the diagnosis of COPD, but presents difficulties in primary care, such as lack of access to reliable equipment, lack of training, patients' reluctance to travel, and financial disincentives, note Julia Walters (University of Tasmania, Australia) and team.The researchers tested the impact of opportunistic spirometry by trained nurses on recognition of airflow obstruction in a 6-month study conducted at eight prima...
More About: Care , Primary , Prim , Prove , Tunis

Is The Beauty Of A Sculpture In The Brain Of The Beholder?
2007-11-21 16:26:00
Is there an objective biological basis for the experience of beauty in art? Or is aesthetic experience entirely subjective? This question has been addressed in a paper published in this week's PLoS ONE, Cinzia Di Dio, Emiliano Macaluso and Giacomo Rizzolatti. The researchers used fMRI scans to study the neural activity in subjects with no knowledge of art criticism, who were shown images of Classical and Renaissance sculptures.Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News Todaypermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: Beauty , Sculpture , Brain , The Brain

Add Fun To Life To Stay Young, Doctor Writes
2007-11-19 17:29:00
Little lifestyle changes can pay big dividends to aging baby boomers who want to stay vibrant, says John Morley, M.D., director of the division of geriatric medicine at Saint Louis University, in a new book that outlines a 10-step program to improve quality of life as we age."Living well and feeling good enough to do whatever you want to do throughout your lifetime is priceless," says Morley, who is coauthor of "The Science of Stay ing Young .""I suggest little changes that involve good eating, such as including dark chocolate in your diet, drinking wine, socializing and adding simple exercises that anyone can do. It's more fun than most people think. Being proactive about living well and feeling better for the rest of your life, regardless of your current chronological age, doesn't have to be a chore."Morley, who co directs Saint Louis University's Center for Aging Successfully, pushes those who want to stay young to add a little SPF spontaneous physical fun -- to their lives.Clic...
More About: Life , Doctor

New ANA Publication Places Environmental Health Concerns Explicitly Within
2007-11-12 11:06:00
ANA's Principles of Environmental Health for Nursing Practice with Implementation Strategies developed by a workgroup of the Congress on Nursing Practice and Economics (CNPE) and a group of nurse experts in this field.Both as a call to action and a guide to practice, this book clearly presents the essential topics in a way suited to all nurses in their roles as health care advocates and providers. It articulates a set of ten environmental health principles, which frame the book's content. These principles can guide nurses in dealing with such issues and in providing nursing care in an environmentally healthy and safe manner. The book urges nurses to gain a working understanding of the connections between human health and environmental exposures-whether in the world at large or in health care facilities and work settings-and then shows how to integrate this knowledge into their practice.Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News Todaypermalink TechnoratiPhilippine N...
More About: Places , Publication , Concerns

Researchers Knock Out HIV
2007-11-12 11:01:00
With the latest advances in treatment, doctors have discovered that they can successfully neutralise the HIV virus. The so called 'combination therapy' prevents the HIV virus from mutating and spreading, allowing patients to rebuild their immune system to the same levels as the rest of the population. To date, it represents the most significant treatment for patients suffering from HIV.Professor Jens Lundgren from the Faculty of Health Sciences in Copenhagen, together with other members of the research group EuroSIDA, have conducted a study, which demonstrates that the immune system of all HIV-infected patients can be restored and normalised. The only stipulation is that patients begin and continue to follow their course of treatment.Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News Todaypermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: Knock

Hearts May Be Strengthened By 'Runner's High'
2007-11-12 07:05:00
Endorphins and other morphine-like substances known as opioids, which are released during exercise, don't just make you feel good -- they may also protect you from heart attacks, according to University of Iowa researchers.It has long been known that the so-called "runner's high" is caused by natural opioids that are released during exercise. However, a UI study, which is published in the online edition of the American Journal of Physiology's Heart and Circulatory Physiology, suggests that these opioids may also be responsible for some of exercise's cardiovascular benefits.Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News Todaypermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: High , Hearts , Then

California RNs Will Oppose New Health Bill, Blast Forced Insurance, Threat
2007-11-10 08:29:00
The California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee said that it will oppose the latest healthcare plan proposed by Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez."As more details continue to emerge, it is apparent that this proposal is riddled with flaws that could exacerbate the healthcare crisis for countless numbers of California families," said CNA/NNOC Executive Director Rose Ann DeMoro.Individual mandate -- forcing Californians to buy insurance"No matter how you dress up this proposal it still amounts to a huge windfall for the insurance industry, millions of new customers who may get virtually nothing in return," DeMoro said. And, anyone who fails to buy insurance would face "the draconian threat" of having the cost of insurance deducted from their paychecks. "Punishing the uninsured by seizing their wages to pad insurance company profits is not healthcare reform."Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News Todaypermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://...
More About: Health , Insurance , Forced , Blast

Tweens Double Use Of Diabetes Drugs
2007-11-10 08:10:00
America's tweens more than doubled their use of type-2 diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls between 10 and 14 years of age showing a 166 percent increase. The likely cause: Obesity, which is closely associated with Type 2 diabetes.The finding is included in a study of chronic medication use in children 5 to 19 reported today at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association by researchers from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and School of Public Health and pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts. In addition to diabetes, utilization patterns for blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma and depression medications were also examined."Across every chronic medication class we examined over this four year period of time, children's use increased, with varying patterns of growth across males and females and age groups," said Emily R. Cox, PhD, RPh, senior director of research at Express Scripts.Click here to see the rest of this article in Medic...
More About: Drugs , Double , Tweens , Diabetes

Board Exam Result June 2007
2007-11-08 13:22:00
Nursing Board Exam Result June 2007PRC NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATIONHeld on JUNE 10 & 11, 2007Link Above
More About: June 2007

Body Fat Levels Closely Associated With Cancer Risk
2007-11-04 08:45:00
If you weigh nearer the lighter end of your ideal weight range your risk of developing cancer is lower than if you weighed more, according to a new report published by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). According to the WCRF, it is the most comprehensive report ever published which links weight, diet, physical activity and cancer risk.The researchers searched through the databases of nine academic institutions worldwide, found half a million studies that took place since the 1960s, and selected the 7,000 most relevant ones.The report, which included contributions from 21 of the world's most renowned scientists, includes 10 key recommendations. The WCRF says that the report contains the most authoritative advice that has ever been available - advice aimed at helping people reduce their risks of developing cancer. The World Health Organization and UNICEF were among the official observers while the report was underway.Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News Toda...
More About: Body , Risk , Associate

Radiation boost reduces breast cancer recurrence
2007-11-02 14:22:00
By Andrew Czyzewski01 November 200749th annual meeting of The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology; Los Angeles, USA: 28 October - 1 November 2007MedWire News: Breast cancer patients who receive an extra dose of radiation after undergoing lumpectomy and standard radiation treatment are more likely to be free from cancer 10 years after treatment, compared with those who do not receive the boost dose, say Dutch researchers."The study found that the largest benefits of the boost dose of radiation after standard breast conserving treatment is seen in young women, who have a higher risk for breast cancer recurrence to begin with," said Harry Bartelink (The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam) at the recent 2007 meeting of The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Los Angeles, USA.Click here to see the rest of this article in MedWire NewsReprinted with kind permission from MedWire Newspermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursi...
More About: Breast Cancer , Radiation , Boost

Eating Garlic Boosts Hydrogen Sulfide Which Relaxes Arteries
2007-10-17 21:13:00
Eating garlic is one of the best ways to lower high blood pressure and protect yourself from cardiovascular disease. A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) shows this protective effect is closely linked to how much hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is produced from garlic compounds interacting with red blood cells.The UAB researchers found this interaction triggered red blood cells to release H2S, which then led to the relaxation of blood vessels. Fresh garlic was used at a concentration equal to eating two cloves. The resulting H2S production caused up to 72 percent vessel relaxation in rat arteries.This relaxation is a first step in lowering blood pressure and gaining the heart-protective effects of garlic, said David Kraus, Ph.D., a UAB associate professor in the Departments of Environmental Health Sciences and Biology and the study's lead author.Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News Todaypermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinen...
More About: Garlic , Hydrogen , Eating , Erie

Diabetes control causes favorable shift of cholesterol balance
2007-10-15 10:10:00
Diabetes control causes favorable shift of cholesterol balanceBy Philip Ford15 October 2007Atherosclerosis 2007; 194: 465-472MedWire News: Effective control of Type 1 diabetes causes a change in lipid metabolism that makes for a less atherogenic lipid profile, results published in the journal Atherosclerosis show."The metabolism of different lipoproteins in Type 1 diabetes has been studied extensively, indicating abnormalities in every lipoprotein fraction, but that of cholesterol has been assayed only in five moderately small-scale studies," report Tatu Miettinen (University of Helsinki, Finland) and fellow researchers.Click here to see the rest of this article in MedWire NewsReprinted with kind permission from MedWire Newspermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: Diabetes , Balance , Control , Shift , Cholesterol

Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Blockage A Significant Stroke Risk
2007-10-13 13:58:00
Carotid artery blockages, such as the one Senator Kennedy had removed, are a significant risk factor for stroke but many do not know that they have the life-threatening condition. Doppler ultrasound screening is a successful tool for revealing blocked carotid arteries prior to the onset of a stroke and before death or disability occurs. Life Line Screening, the nation's leading provider of mobile vascular screening, including carotid artery screening, has identified nearly 100,000 people with seriously blocked carotid arteries who had no symptoms at the time of the screening.Click here to see the rest of this article in Medical News Todaypermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: Risk , Stroke , Cant

Tumor-fighting immune cells reduced in breast cancer
2007-10-12 10:19:00
By Andrew Czyzewski12 October 2007Br J Cancer 2007; Advance online publicationMedWire News: Women with advanced breast cancer have fewer and less immunoresponsive dendritic cells than healthy individuals, study findings indicate.The researchers also show that the immune response of these compromised cells can be boosted with CD40 ligand in vitro, offering hope for effective immunotherapies for breast cancer.Dendritic cells are antigen-presenting cells that play a central role in initiating and directing antitumor immunity and are therefore important in the defense against cancer, explain José Alejandro López (Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Australia) and colleagues in the British Journal of Cancer.Tumor s employ numerous mechanisms to evade immune detection and elimination, however, including suppression of dendritic cells.Click here to see the rest of this article in MedWire News Reprinted with kind permission from MedWire News permalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nur...
More About: Breast Cancer , Breast , Fighting

New Evidence Supports Non-invasive Routine Screening And Earlier Diagnosis
2007-10-06 06:02:00
New results of a pivotal study recently presented at a meeting of the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN), showed that Computed Tomography (CT) colonography is at least as sensitive as conventional colonoscopy in detecting adenomas of 1 cm diameter or larger. Adenomas are precursors to colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of death from cancer in the EU with more than 138,000 deaths in 20001. The results of the study are expected to lead to wider adoption of CT colonography (also known as virtual colonoscopy) as routine screening for colorectal cancer. The study, funded by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), was initiated in 2005 and has involved more than 2,500 asymptomatic patients aged 50 or over at 15 centres across the USA.The trial compared the detection of polyps and early-stage cancer of the colon using either conventional optical colonoscopy or CT colonography, in which X-ray slice images are reconstructed by computer to provide a virtual...
More About: Evidence , Diagnosis , Lier , Ports , Earl

Half of asthma cases due to atopy
2007-10-01 16:11:00
By Liam Davenport01 October 2007J Allergy Clin Immunol 2007; Advance online publicationMedWire News: Around half of asthma cases in the general population are due to atopy, and almost a third of these are due to cat allergy, report US scientists who say that the prevention or reversal of atopy could substantially reduce the burden of asthma.Atopy, which is defined as a propensity to develop immunoglobulin E antibodies in response to allergen exposure, is a known risk factor for asthma. However, it is not clear how many asthma cases are attributable to atopy.Click here to see the rest of this article in MedWire News Reprinted with kind permission from MedWire Newspermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com
More About: Asthma , Cases , Half

Largest Ever Clinical Trial On Stroke Recovery Medication To Be Initiated I
2007-09-28 09:59:00
NeuroAid?, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to aid stroke recovery, is set to undergo the largest clinical trial ever conducted on a stroke recovery medication. The trial targets stroke patients, who will be recruited within 48 hours of stroke incidence at participating hospitals.The study will be carried out by the CHIMES Society, a non-profit multinational academic society comprising doctors and stroke specialists, which aims to study the efficacy of NeuroAid? on stroke recovery at acute stage. Members include renowned neurologists from Europe and Asia. This trial will roll out progressively at several hospitals beginning in Singapore in October 2007.The CHIMES Stroke Study is ground-breaking for the medical industry as the largest clinical trial on stroke recovery and the first time any TCM product has been assessed on this wide a scale outside China. The two-year study is a unique collaboration between stroke centres across Southeast Asia, including the University of Santo T...
More About: Recovery , Trial , Medication , Largest