Therapy for Peanut Allergies Tested
From Britain's National Health Service “Doctors in Cambridge believe they may soon have a cure for peanut allergies,” BBC News reported. It said the researchers believe a treatment could be available in two to three years. The news is based on a large randomised controlled trial (RCT) that is about to start. The research follows a successful pilot study of a treatment called peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT), in which allergic children are repeatedly exposed to strictly controlled doses of peanut protein. Its success so far shows that it has good potential and the results from the upcoming RCT are greatly anticipated. However, it ...
No Meaningful Recovery of Commercial Real Estate Until 2011
Although the economy has been growing lately, fallout from the recent recession continued to negatively impact commercial real estate sectors in the fourth quarter, but there is hope for some improvement next year, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said commercial real estate almost always lags the economy. “Because of the lingering impact from the deep recession over the past two years, vacancy rates will trend higher and many commercial property owners will need to make rent concessions,” he said. “With the job market expected to turn for the better later this year, we’ll see rising ...
Florida Wildlife Officer Continues to Recover
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Vann Streety is recovering well from injuries he sustained in a July 2009 shooting that occurred while working in Brevard County. Streety reports he is feeling healthy, both emotionally and physically. His left arm, injured by a .45-caliber round, has healed well. He is continuing with the physical therapy on his right hand so he can return to work and help other officers train and prepare for similar types of attacks. The case against the defendant, Christopher Eddy, is progressing. Tammy Temple, who was in the car during the shooting, was in court today. ...
CDC to Moniter Reactions and Errors In Blood Transfusions
Blood transfusions: Necessary life-saving medical care or risky medicine that is overused with dangerous consequences? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the first national surveillance system to monitor adverse events in patients who receive blood transfusions. CDC is encouraging healthcare facilities across the country to enroll in this new surveillance system, which was designed to improve patient safety. By having a coordinated national network, CDC can summarize national data to understand better how to prevent adverse transfusion events such as reactions to blood products, medical errors, and process problems. The system, called the Hemovigilance Module, is part ...
Healthcare
Therapy for Peanut Allergies Tested
From Britain’s National Health Service “Doctors in Cambridge believe they may soon have a cure...
CDC to Moniter Reactions and Errors In Blood Transfusions
Blood transfusions: Necessary life-saving medical care or risky medicine that is overused with dangerous...
Improve Your Memory-Rest Says Study
Resting May Boost Memory —by Harrison Wein, Ph.D. Memories grow stronger when people take a break to...
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Multimedia
Meat Plant Closed After Undercover Video
Viewers should be advised this video is graphic. As a result of this undercover video, the Bushways Packing Company in Vermont has been shut down and the USDA is calling for a criminal investigation.
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Education
Governor Unveils Record Proposed Education Budget
Governor Crist Unveils Record $22.7-Billion Proposed Budget for Pre-K-12 Education ~ Recommends increased K-12 per-student funding, higher teacher bonuses and flexibility in reducing class size~ ST. PETERSBURG – Governor Charlie Crist today highlighted his 2010-11 proposed budget for Pre K-12 education, recommending record level funding of $22.7 billion... [Read more of this article]
Florida’s Education System Moves Up in Rankings
~ State moves up two places on Quality Counts report despite challenging economic times ~ Governor Charlie Crist today announced that Florida’s decade of educational progress continued this year with a jump to 8th in the nation on the 2010 Quality Counts: Fresh Course, Swift Current report. Issued annually by Education Week, the report tracks state... [Read more of this article]
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Environment
Florida Wildlife Officer Continues to Recover
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Vann Streety is recovering well from injuries he sustained in a July 2009 shooting that occurred while working in Brevard County. Streety reports he is feeling healthy, both emotionally and physically. His left arm, injured by a .45-caliber round, has healed well. He is continuing with... [Read more of this article]
Help Florida Wildlife Affected by Cold Weather
The figures are astounding and unprecedented. More than 4,500 sea turtles were rescued from the cold water in January. Manatee carcasses continue to appear, putting the deaths for 2010 at more than 200 after only one month. For comparison, the highest number of manatee deaths for a single calendar year is 429. Massive efforts by the state’s wildlife... [Read more of this article]
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