Nursing - News March 14, 2013

More A&Es miss waiting time targets (thisisguernsey)
From October to December last year, 32 NHS foundation trusts failed to meet the four-hour waiting time target, figures show The number of hospital trusts that are failing to meet A&E waiting time targets has doubled in a year, health regulators have said.

Series of studies first to examine acupuncture's mechanisms of action (innovations-report)
While acupuncture is used widely to treat chronic stress, the mechanism of action leading to reported health benefits are not understood.

Sixty patients have surgery cancelled at Royal Blackburn Hospital (Blackburn Citizen)
SIXTY patients had their surgery cancelled last week as staff at the Royal Blackburn Hospital were faced with a surge in emergency cases, bosses have revealed.

IBM Big Data Monitors Patients For Brain Injury (informationweek)
UCLA, IBM and Excel Medical Electronics partner to test real-time alarm that predicts rising brain pressure in patients with traumatic head injuries.

Viterbo to Offer Doctor of Nursing Degree (wxow)
It's the first doctoral program for Viterbo. University President Rick Artman says it will enhance the school's profile while filling a growing need for a higher level of nursing education.