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Paperless health care? 1 hospital's long journey (AP)
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News: Health News | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:50 pm Finally a Health Care Option for Small BusinessesSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:35 pm Independent / Provider-Sponsored Administrative Cost Trends Increase in 2008 as Ratios Decrease on Product Mix ChangeSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:31 pm European Consumers Share a High Interest in Healthcare, but Hold Varied Views on Many Health Issues New TNS Healthcare Study Reveals Both Differences and Similarities in Health Views across EuropeSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:30 pm 2009: Immunotec announces important clinical research initiative: New study to be launched with the goal of improving the quality of the aging processSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:20 pm Vital Statistics: More Computers, Many More InjuriesWhile computer use is often linked to wrist and back pain, people are also winding up in emergency rooms with other injuries from computers.Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:15 pm Global Update: Tuberculosis: TB Vaccine Too Dangerous for Babies With AIDS Virus, Study SaysA common tuberculosis vaccine is too risky to give to those born infected with the AIDS virus, says a new study published by the World Health Organization.Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:12 pm Major Firms Eyeing CBMS Development of New Glaucoma TreatmentSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:10 pm A Culprit in Infertility, Overlooked Yet TreatableA hormone deficiency, often misdiagnosed, can affect ovulation.Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:09 pm Kidney Paired Donation: 16 Patients, Four Hospitals, Four StatesSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:03 pm Tyco to Report Third Quarter Results July 30, 2009Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:01 pm Degeneration of Microglia Linked to Alzheimer's DiseaseNew research suggests that Alzheimer’s could be caused by the degeneration, rather than activation, of microglia, cells that normally protect neurons.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm ERT Launches New Online Gateway to Improve Cardiac Safety in Clinical TrialsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm Hospice Foundation of America Presents New Educational Webinar on 'SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH ILLNESS, GRIEF AND LOSS'Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm Controlling Risk Mandates Health Insurance ReviewsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jul 2009 | 1:59 pm Really?: The Claim: Sunscreens Can Increase the Risk of MelanomaCan the product meant to protect against skin cancer actually cause it?Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 1:58 pm Undiagnosed Celiac Disease Linked to Nearly 4-Fold Increased MortalityA study also showed that the prevalence of undiagnosed CD seems to have increased dramatically in the United States during the past 50 years.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Jul 2009 | 1:57 pm Travel Doubles Risk of Blood ClotsThe risk is still relatively low for healthy people. Tips: Drink more fluids and get up and walk around every couple hours.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pm Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Helpful During Long-Term for Children With Kawasaki DiseaseThe 25-year survival duration in children with Kawasaki disease was excellent after coronary artery bypass surgery, but the event-free rate progressively decreased, mandating continued follow-up.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pm Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendonitis May Respond to Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous TreatmentA study shows that shoulder function recovery and pain relief are maintained for up to 1 year with treatment, but at 5 and 10 years, reported outcomes are similar in the nontreated and treated groups.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Jul 2009 | 1:24 pm ENS 2009: Screen for Aneurysm in Those With Strong Family HistoryPatients with 2 or more first-degree relatives with cerebral aneurysm should be screened, suggest experts.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Jul 2009 | 1:17 pm Health Tip: Caring for a Diabetic's Skin (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- People with diabetes may be concerned with their heart, eyes and nerves. But don't forget the body's largest organ.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm ENS 2009: Memory Complaints Predict Alzheimer's Disease but Not Vascular DementiaSelf-perceived memory impairment in the setting of white matter changes may signal Alzheimer's but, perhaps surprisingly, not vascular dementia, say researchers.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Jul 2009 | 12:20 pm Health Co-op Offers Model for OverhaulA co-op near Seattle that has embraced a collaborative model of primary care has attracted interest in Congress.Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:46 am Personal Health: Updating a Standard: Fetal MonitoringMore than 85 percent of babies born alive in this country each year are assessed by electronic fetal monitoring amid continuing controversy over whether it does more harm than good.Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:45 am Need for federal insurance czar is questioned (AP)AP - President Barack Obama's congressional allies want to create a powerful insurance commissioner to oversee medical plans nationwide. State regulators say it would duplicate what they do without better protecting consumers. Conservatives bemoan the big government mentality.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:19 am Government tightening food safety standards (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:06 am The European Experience: The Pluses And Minuses Of Government-Run Health CareAs President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul health care, many look to Europe for examples of government-run health care. The Seattle Times/Associated Press reports: "The concept has been enshrined in Europe for generations. Health systems are built so inclusive that even illegal immigrants are entitled to free treatment beyond just emergency care.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am Swine Flu Daily Update Issued At: 11am Monday 6 July 2009, Wales-- 50 laboratory confirmed cases in Wales, with no new cases. -- With diagnosis now being made by GPs without the need to test for swine flu, the number of laboratory confirmed cases will only be part of the total number of cases in Wales.. -- 28 clinically presumed cases in Wales. Clinically presumed cases are no longer notified to the NPHS.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am Today's Selection Of Opinions And EditorialsHELP Is On The Way New York Times Last week the budget office scored the proposed legislation from the Senate committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). And the news was good. Yes, we can reform health care (Krugman, 7/6).Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am U.S. Has Pent-Up Demand For Eldercare Capable Personal RobotsGeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (PINKSHEETS: GCKO) announced that they expect pent-up demand for their cost effective, home based eldercare personal robots. This new type of modern eldercare will postpone, if not eliminate, many elderly persons from having to endure the loneliness and loss of independence when living in nursing homes, and other assisted living facilities.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am Application Of Innovative Laser Research Could Lead To Earlier Bone Disorder DiagnosisA new laser technique that could lead to bone disorders being diagnosed earlier is to be tested in a hospital for the first time.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am New Once-daily Treatment For Type 2 DiabetesA new treatment for Type 2 diabetes has hit the headlines today. Liraglutide (Victoza), a once-daily injectable treatment for Type 2 diabetes, is pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk's latest brain child. From the Glucoagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) family of drugs, it can be taken any time of day, irrespective of meals.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am New Figures Reveal Ethnic Minorities Are Not Aware Of Their Cancer RiskDespite growing evidence that cancer is becoming more prevalent amongst ethnic minority groups, news figures out today at the start of Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week show that cancer awareness levels are critically low amongst this cohort.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am New Treatment Option In The Fight Against Prostate Cancer - Implant Gives Men Flexibility In Treatment ChoicesA new 12 month hormone therapy treatment is launched for men with advanced prostate cancer. The Vantas® (histrelin) implant is a small and flexible device, made from the same materials as soft contact lenses. Vantas® is the first 12 month implant to treat prostate cancer to be available in the UK.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am Columnist Discusses Recent Findings On Teenage Condom Use, HIV Prevention"In the past few months, we've experienced near hysteria over swine flu and almost constant media attention to scares about tainted food," syndicated columnist Marie Cocco writes in the Oregonian, adding, "These are genuine health hazards - but they aren't necessarily deadly, nor do they affect nearly as many people in the United States and around the world as does AIDS.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am Power To The Veg! Go Veggie And Cut Cancer RiskWe all know that a diet rich in fruit and veg has huge health benefits, but recent research has shown that swapping to a vegetarian diet can actually cut your risk of cancer by 45%! Cutting out meat can also help you lose weight, detox your body and according to another study, make you feel healthierSource: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am 'Once-only dose' rabies jab hopeScientists say they have made a safe rabies vaccine that requires only one dose and has the potential to eradicate the disease.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 7 Jul 2009 | 10:05 am Well: Reasons Not to Panic Over a PainkillerAt the recommended doses, acetaminophen is not hazardous.Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 9:54 am Migraine tops excuses for 'pulling a sickie' from workClaiming to have a migraine headache has become one of the most popular excuses for "pulling a sickie" from work, a survey suggests.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 7 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am Texas lessonsWhy spending a lot on healthcare is not always the answerSource: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 7 Jul 2009 | 8:31 am Vital Signs: Safety: Helmet Laws for Bicyclers Are EffectiveChildren who live in states with laws requiring bicycle helmet use are much more likely to wear them than those who do not, a new study reports.Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 5:15 am Vital Signs: Regimens: Licorice May Curb a Postoperative HurtA study found that a gargle before anesthesia curbed pain in some patients.Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 5:15 am Vital Signs: Behavior: Money Not a Motivator in Losing WeightLosing weight is so hard you cannot even pay people to do it.Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jul 2009 | 5:14 am More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory (HealthDay)HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- The growing evidence that caffeine consumption may help treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease has received an extra boost from two new studies.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jul 2009 | 3:48 am Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active (HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- Children are more likely to join a sports team or be active if their parents like team sports, U.S. researchers report.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jul 2009 | 3:48 am Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2009 (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com and CenterWatch:Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jul 2009 | 3:48 am Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease (HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- Children of mothers who have autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease have up to a three times greater risk for autism, a new study finds.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jul 2009 | 3:48 am Inexplicable leukemias rock small German rural region (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jul 2009 | 3:21 am ISSTDR 2009: High-Risk Sexual Practices Play Role in New HIV-HCV Co-Infection Epidemic in AmsterdamGenotyping indicates that rough sex is associated with an increase in HIV-HCV co-infections among men who have sex with men.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Jul 2009 | 12:47 am Call for tougher gene test rulesThe genetic testing industry should be more tightly regulated, says a report by a committee of the UK House of Lords.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 6 Jul 2009 | 11:39 pm Assisted dying law to be debatedThe law on assisted dying is to be thrust back into the spotlight during a House of Lords debate on the law.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 6 Jul 2009 | 11:37 pm Tugging out tuftsGenes and stress contribute to hair-pulling obsessionSource: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 6 Jul 2009 | 11:35 pm Pill for hair-pulling compulsionA simple supplement could treat people with a compulsive disorder that manifests in hair-tearing, experts believe.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 6 Jul 2009 | 11:35 pm First Patients Receive Cardiac Stem Cells for Treatment of MIUS doctors have injected autologous cardiac stem cells into MI patients for the first time, in a phase 1 trial. Separately, other researchers are homing in on bone-marrow extract, rather than bone-marrow cells, as a possible therapeutic for MI. Initial experiments in mice have been encouraging.Heartwire Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 6 Jul 2009 | 10:20 pm Contemporary Views of HCM Featured in JACC Focus IssueThe reports include insights about stratification for risk of sudden death and about structural features that echocardiography may often miss but can be seen at magnetic resonance imaging and appear to distinguish inherited from hypertensive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Heartwire Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 6 Jul 2009 | 10:20 pm Final rules out for government stem cell research (AP)AP - The government issued final rules Monday expanding taxpayer-funded research using embryonic stem cells, easing scientists' fears that some of the oldest batches might not qualify and promising a master list of all that do.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 6 Jul 2009 | 9:08 pm ASMBS 2009: Scoring System Helps Reduce Risk for Complications After Bariatric ProceduresOf the patients who were evaluated using a risk stratification system, fewer were readmitted to the hospital 30 days after a bariatric procedure.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 6 Jul 2009 | 9:06 pm Reality check: Canada's government health systemFor Shona Holmes, simple pleasures such as playing with her dog or walking in her plush garden are a gift.Source: CNN.com - Health | 6 Jul 2009 | 3:10 pm
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