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Today's News

  • Cellular Pathway Implicated in Diabetic Retinopathy
    An additional cellular signaling pathway activated by hyperglycemia is involved in the death of retinal cells that lead to diabetic retinopathy, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in Nature Medicine.
  • Fasting Glucose Changes May Predict Mortality Risk
    Fasting glucose changes during acute myocardial infarction hospitalizations may serve as better prognostic indicators than fasting glucose taken at baseline, according to an Israeli study in the Oct. 15 American Journal of Cardiology.
  • High Fish Intake May Not Reduce Diabetes Risk
    The protective effect of total fish, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid may not reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research completed in the Netherlands and published in the November issue of Diabetes Care.

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Seton Announcements

Seton Family of Hospitals Adds Helicopter Air Transport to High-Risk Maternity Program.

High-risk pregnant women with emergency medical complications can receive rapid access to Seton's high risk obstetric and neonatal care. UMCB will pilot the program with partners Austin-Travis County EMS STAR Flight and Acadian Ambulance Services. Seton expects to expand it throughout the network in the future. (11/6/09)

Travis County Healthcare District Increases Spending by $5 million.

The FY2010 budget is $98 million, representing a three percent increase. (11/5/09)

Jeff Cook Named VP of Managed Care.

Formerly CEO of the Central Texas region of United Healthcare, he brings to Seton a tremendous wealth of market and industry knowledge which will enable SFH to continue to innovate and remain an industry leader in the areas of payer contracting, pricing and revenue management. Please welcome him to the Seton family. (11/4/09

Joint Commission at Dell Children's.

Full three-day unannounced survey in progress. If physician assistance is needed, you will be notified. Thanks for your support. (11/3/09)

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