New Drug Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Attacks the Root Cause of the Genetic Defect
Until recently, patients with the chronic disease cystic fibrosis (CF) received treatment for the symptoms of the...Read More

 



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New Drug Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Attacks the Root Cause of the Genetic Defect | genetic illnesses, cystic fibrosis, Kalydeco, Vertex, Sparks Health System,  Louay K. Nassri
New Drug Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Attacks the Root Cause of the Genetic Defect
Until recently, patients with the chronic disease cystic fibrosis (CF) received treatment for the symptoms of the disease caused by a defective gene that results in abnormally thick mucus in the lungs, digestive system and other organs...
 
Sapiens* Tip Confirmation System is Faster, Cuts Costs and Reduces Radiation Exposure | St. Vincent, Peripherally Inserted Central line Catheter (PICC), Sapiens Tip Confirmation System, IV, John Meadors, Mellody Brackemyer
Sapiens* Tip Confirmation System is Faster, Cuts Costs and Reduces Radiation Exposure
The Sapiens* Tip Confirmation System for precise insertion of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in use at St. Vincent has improved accuracy, reduced radiation exposure for patients, and allowed patients to receive IV fluids faster...
 
Recruiting Focus

New RNs Facing Competitive Job Market | UAMS, Susan Erickson, nurse recruiting, RN
New RNs Facing Competitive Job Market
The job market for RNs, particularly those who have just graduated, has become more competitive. But RNs in Arkansas may find it easier to land a job because Arkansas is one of the few states with a statewide...
 
Nursing/Physician Assistants Focus

Surplus of RNs Makes for a More Challenging Job Market   | nursing surplus, Sparks Health System, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Travel Nurses across America, nursing recruitment, RN
Surplus of RNs Makes for a More Challenging Job Market
A website for nursing schools in Arkansas claims there were about 3,000 vacant nursing positions in Arkansas in 2008. But the recession has produced a very different picture...
 
Physician Spotlight

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Arturo Meade, MD, FCCP | Dr. Arturo Meade, Select Specialty Hospital, Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, Sparks Sleep Disorders Center.
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Arturo Meade, MD, FCCP

Medical Director of Sparks Sleep Disorders Center, Select Specialty Hospital, and Health South Rehabilitation Hospital; Pulmonologist with Sparks Clinic Lung Center

FORT SMITH—After completing fellowship training near Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Arturo Meade, MD, FCCP, and his wife, Raquel, were looking for a permanent home in the United States...


 

CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids
Title: CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 5/16/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Friday, May 18, 2012 2:00 am CDT

Some People Really Might Have 'Gaydar'
Title: Some People Really Might Have 'Gaydar'
Category: Health News
Created: 5/16/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Friday, May 18, 2012 2:00 am CDT

U.S. Bests Canada, Europe in Drug Approvals
Title: U.S. Bests Canada, Europe in Drug Approvals
Category: Health News
Created: 5/16/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Friday, May 18, 2012 2:00 am CDT


Terry Lynn (Hedge) Hill - NRToday.com

Terry Lynn (Hedge) Hill
NRToday.com
Terry Lynn (Hedge) Hill was born September 13, 1949 to Leon Maxine (Cook) Hedge and Grady Young Hedge in Mena, Arkansas. She passed on May 8, 2012, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Passing before were Terry's father; grandparents, ...

Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:32 pm CDT

Spring clean your medicine cabinets - Russellville Courier

Spring clean your medicine cabinets
Russellville Courier
In 2007, Arkansas ranked No. 1 in prescription pain killer abuse according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy's “Teens and Prescription Drugs” report. Arkansas has consistently ranked among the 10 states with the highest rate of non-medical ...

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Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:26 pm CDT