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Historic Day For Health Care, Nurses And Midwives - ANF Welcomes Legislation To Increase Access To Quality Health Care
New legislation giving "eligible midwives" and nurse practitioners prescribing rights on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and Medical benefits Schedule (MBS) will allow more Australians to access quality, affordable health care according to the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF).
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IOM Vitamin D And Calcium Workshop On Aug. 4
As part of its study of how much vitamin D and calcium people need, a committee convened by the Institute of Medicine will hold a public workshop to gather insights and data from experts on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Among the workshop"s presentations will be a discussion of a recent vitamin D and calcium report released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which can be found at http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/vitadcaltp.htm. A workshop agenda with a list of presentations is available at http://www.iom.edu/?id=68400.
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The Dangers Of Stimulant Chewing Gum
A case report written by Dr Francesco Natale and his colleagues, from the Second University of Naples and Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy, reports on the dangers of stimulant chewing gums containing caffeine. The report published in this week÷´s edition of The Lancet describes the story of a teenage boy hospitalized after excessive consumption of this type of product. The authors warn about the high risks of stimulant chewing gums that are widely available to children.
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ExpressMD Telemedicine Patient Home Monitor Integrates SunTech Medical Blood Pressure Technology

SunTech Medical, a leading manufacturer of blood pressure monitors and OEM non-invasive blood pressure (OEM NIBP) modules, is pleased to announce the inclusion of their clinical-grade blood pressure technology in ExpressMD"s Electronic House Call™ remote patient monitoring device for telemedicine. The Electronic House Call received its FDA clearance in April and will be used by healthcare professionals who manage patients with chronic conditions, such as heart disease, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and diabetes. SunTech Medical"s OEM NIBP module will provide professional grade BP monitoring in combination with the Eclipse™ D-ring blood pressure cuff to allow easy self-application for in-home use. "ExpressMD has included best-in-class technology like the SunTech OEM NIBP module to ensure a high-quality, accurate and reliable telemedicine product," states Ronald Mills, Managing Director at ExpressMD Solutions. Patients use the monitoring device in their home to measure their vital signs and to motivate them through education and reminders, allowing professionals to better manage patients with chronic illness. The Electronic House Call monitor securely transmits information to its data center making it conveniently available to each licensed care provider via a secure website. Dayn McBee, CEO of SunTech Medical adds "We"re excited that the value of our OEM NIBP technology continues to be recognized by the home telemedicine market. Blood pressure has been our focus for over 25 years and we"re still finding new ways to improve the performance and reliability of BP technology. It"s great to work with a company who shares our vision of improving healthcare for the benefit of patients and their care providers." SunTech Medical


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