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First Minister Announces Funding For Second Phase Of Life Sciences Institute, Wales
First Minister Rhodri Morgan announced (date) that almost ÷£30 million of funding has been secured for phase two of the Institute of Life Science at Swansea University, with the promise of up to 650 jobs.
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Countries Address Financial Crisis, Burden On Developing Nations At U.N. Financial Summit
At the opening of a three-day U.N. financial summit on Wednesday, developing countries joined U.N. officials in "calling for more money and a greater role in regulating the world economy in the wake of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression, which has taken a disproportionate toll on poor nations," AP/Google.com reports (Astor, AP/Google.com, 6/25).
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The Portland Hospital Selects Avanto For Paediatric Procedures
Young patients at The Portland Hospital in London, part of the HCA group, will now undergo less stressful MRI examinations due to the installation of a MAGNETOM® Avanto from Siemens Healthcare. The system is used for a range of imaging procedures from brain to spine to small bowel.
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Trust's Antibiotic Guidelines Given National Credit, UK

Southampton"s teaching hospitals have been recognised by one of the UK"s top medical organisations for leading the way in use of antibiotics in the fight against infection. The British Medical Association, the professional body for doctors and medical students, praised Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust"s development of clear and simple antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for staff. Careful and restricted prescribing plays a key part in preventing bugs" resistance to treatment, and the policy - which is available in hard copy on all wards - outlines simple measures to ensure infection medication is only given in the correct circumstances. The guidance urges staff to closely document justifications for starting therapy, to administer antimicrobials orally wherever possible and regularly refer to consultant microbiologists for authorisation and advice. SUHT"s pharmacy department has also produced a pocket antibiotic booklet which is issued to all prescribers, as well as being available through the Trust"s intranet site. The team works closely with the microbiologists to make sure the guidelines are followed. Martin Stephens, associate medical director of clinical effectiveness and medicines, said: "Our microbiology doctors and pharmacists have worked extremely hard on developing this policy to further enhance the fight against infection and we are delighted to have received national credit." SUHT"s antimicrobial prescribing policy appears in the BMA Board of Science"s Tackling healthcare associated infections through effective policy action report, published this month. Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust


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