Health News from Medical News TodayLatest Health News and Medical News posted throughout the day, every day.ASHP Review Aims To Improve NIOSH Survey On Healthcare Workers- July 4, 2008 ASHP provided detailed suggestions to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to improve the agency's proposed survey to assess adherence to measures that protect the safety and health of healthcare workers. ASHP encouraged NIOSH to decrease the complexity and length of the survey where possible to increase participation by respondents.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113993.php BIO Applauds U.S. Adoption For GE Corn, Cotton, Soybeans- July 4, 2008 American farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since their introduction in 1996, especially corn, cotton and soybean varieties, according to a new USDA report. USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) report, Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S. was released July 2, 2008.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113989.php BDA Response To NHS Next Stage Review, UK- July 4, 2008 The British Dental Association has noted the recognition of the importance placed on dentistry in the NHS Next Stage Review, published today by the Department of Health. The review is published just one day after the Department of Health was criticised for the failures of the new dental contract by the Health Select Committee.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113981.php CPME Welcomes The Adoption Of A Proposal For A Directive On Patients' Rights In Cross-Border Care, Europe- July 4, 2008 Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) congratulates the European Commission for releasing the long-awaited proposal for a directive1. CPME supports the free movement of patients and health professionals within the EU.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113971.php Industrial Estates Warned Of Health And Safety Spot Inspections In Herts And Beds, UK- July 4, 2008 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is joining forces with local authorities in Herts and Beds to warn industrial estates of impending health and safety inspections.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113973.php NMC Responds To EU Directive On Cross Border Healthcare, UK- July 4, 2008 The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the regulator for all nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom, has responded to the adoption of the EU Directive on the application of patients' rights in cross border healthcare. The draft Directive clarifies the circumstances under which EU patients can expect to be reimbursed, by their home country, for healthcare sought in another Member State.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113969.php Labor Board Sets Trial On Charges Fremont-Rideout Violated Federal Law, California Nurses Association- July 4, 2008 The federal agency that oversees labor law has ordered Fremont-Rideout Health Group to stand trial on charges that it violated the federal rights of its registered nurses, enforced work rules in a discriminatory manner, and engaged in other serious violations of law.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113974.php 3rd ESU Masterclass Presents Insightful Updates On Urological Oncology- July 4, 2008 Insightful updates on onco-urological issues were the focus of the 3rd ESU masterclass, which started in Barcelona on Friday 27 June. There were 150 participants who listened to a faculty of 12 internationally renowned experts in urological cancers. The European Board of Urology (EBU) organised a written examination following the masterclass which is accredited within the EU-ACME programme.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113967.php New Book Charts 100 Year History Of The NFU And Agriculture- July 4, 2008 One hundred years of the NFU is about to come alive in the form of a new book. 'From Campbell to Kendall: A history of the NFU' is being launched to celebrate the organisation's centenary. The lavishly illustrated 208-page hardback charts one hundred years of history by focussing on the 33 men who have occupied the presidency of the NFU.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113977.php Death Of Psychiatric Patient At New York Hospital Underscores Mental Health Care Crisis- July 4, 2008 The reported death of a woman at King's County Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., illustrates the dire need for more public services for individuals with mental illness, according to the American Psychiatric Association.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113975.php |