Biomedical Market Newsletter articles from May 2006

Biomedical Market Newsletter archives from May 2006

Disaster preparedness analyzed in important new studies of emergency medical treatment & response.(NEW MARKET RESEARCH STUDY)
May 1, 2006... --Limitations in Federal Evacuation Assistance for Health Facilities Should be Addressed --GAO Report to Congressional committees released on July 21 2006 On July 21 2006, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), at the request...

Heat related deaths analyzed.
May 1, 2006... Heat-related illnesses (e.g., heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, or heatstroke) can occur when high ambient temperatures overcome the body's natural ability to dissipate heat (1). Older adults, young children, and persons with chronic...

Health effects of Sept 11: DHHS has screened additional federal responders for World Trade Center health effects, but plans for awarding funds for treatment are incomplete.
May 1, 2006... Sept 8 2006 Testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, & Intl Relations, Committee on Govt Reform, House of Representatives by the US Government Accountability Office Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta:...

Federal agencies have taken some steps to validate sampling methods & to develop a next-generation anthrax vaccine.
May 1, 2006... May 9 2006 US Government Accountability Office: Edited testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats & Intl Relations, Committee on Govt Reform, House of Representatives Statement of Keith Rhodes, Chief...

Evacuation of hospitals & nursing homes due to hurricanes: disaster preparedness: preliminary observations released Feb 17 2006.
May 1, 2006... During disasters, administrators of health care facilities are faced with decisions about how to operate and care for patients. This includes when and how to evacuate patients if the facility becomes unable to support adequate care, treatment,...