News release: “The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), today filed lawsuits against 17 financial institutions, certain of their officers and various unaffiliated lead underwriters. The suits allege violations of federal securities laws and common law in the sale of residential private-label mortgage-backed securities (PLS) to the Enterprises. These complaints were filed in federal or state court in New York or the federal court in Connecticut. The complaints seek damages and civil penalties under the Securities Act of 1933, similar in content to the complaint FHFA filed against UBS Americas, Inc. on July 27, 2011. In addition, each complaint seeks compensatory damages for negligent misrepresentation. Certain complaints also allege state securities law violations or common law fraud.”
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Daily Archives: September 2, 2011
Improving Adherence to Hand Hygiene Practice: A Multidisciplinary Approach
CDC: Improving Adherence to Hand Hygiene Practice: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Didier Pittet – University of Geneva Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland Hand hygiene prevents cross-infection in hospitals, but health-care workers’ adherence to guidelines is poor. Easy, timely access to both hand hygiene and skin protection is necessary for satisfactory hand hygiene behavior. Alcohol-based hand rubs may be… Continue Reading
CDC: Mental Illness Surveillance Among Adults in the United States
Mental Illness Surveillance Among Adults in the United States, MMWR Supplements – September 2, 2011 / Vol. 60 / Supplement “This report summarizes data from selected CDC surveillance systems that measure the prevalence and impact of mental illness in the U.S. adult population. Data from the CDC 20052008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate… Continue Reading
