Nursing - News March 12, 2011

Aspirin May Protect Against Colorectal Cancer -- But Only in Certain People (HON)
Taking aspirin to protect against colorectal cancer may be effective, but mostly in people at increased risk for the disease due to elevated levels of an inflammatory biomarker in their blood, according to a new study.

Ga. House Approves $18 Billion Budget (MyFoxAtlanta)
The Georgia House on Friday adopted an $18.25 billion spending plan that increases health insurance premiums for state employees and teachers by 20 percent, but it also restores some money for school nurses and softens cuts that Gov.

Health boards 'spent 70k' on trips (Crawley Today)
Two special health boards spent more than A 70,000 on foreign trips for staff last year.

Nurses With IT Skills Growing In Importance (InformationWeek)
As healthcare delivery organizations accelerate the adoption of health IT, a growing number of nurses are acquiring technology skills to meet the demands of a changing healthcare model.

Raymond Blanc to start OX5 run (This is Oxfordshire)
CELEBRITY chef Raymond Blanc will be putting some fire in the OX5 runners' bellies this year - by acting as their official 'starter'. The famous chef has agreed to lend his services to the fundraiser by starting the five-mile run around the grounds of Blenheim Palace.

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