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2012-04-30 54% doctors support denying treatment to smokers and the obese until they quit or lose weight 0 3
2012-04-30 Some parts of health law expected to take hold regardless of court decision 0 5
2012-04-30 FAO head calls on oil-, mineral-rich countries to establish fund to fight hunger in Sahel 0 None
2012-04-30 Some public health advocates disagree with Indian government's decision to roll out pentavalent vaccines, IPS reports 0 None
2012-04-30 Financial Times examines Cuban company selling larvicides for malaria control in Africa 0 None
2012-04-30 Hospitals seek to cut costs, compete smartly 0 None
2012-04-30 Viewpoints on health law: Concerns about 'Lake Wobegon-ization' of Medicare Advantage; Romney's efforts to raise fears 0 None
2012-04-30 Hospital collection co. says Minn. Attorney General 'grossly' distorted its work 0 None
2012-04-30 Report: Nursing homes and anti-psychotic drugs 0 None
2012-04-30 High-deductible plans become 'mainstream' in the marketplace 0 None
2012-04-30 Removing ruptured appendix sooner lowers hospital costs, charges 0 None
2012-04-30 Out-of-state insurers show no interest in Georgia 0 None
2012-04-30 Political cartoon: 'Circle The Date?' 0 None
2012-04-30 Dutch government grants export license allowing publication of controversial H5N1 study 0 None
2012-04-30 Health information technology gains momentum, uses 0 None
2012-04-30 Health care spending: A change in behavior? 0 None
2012-04-30 Capitol Hill event highlights U.S. advancements in malaria science, technology 0 None
2012-04-30 House passes student loan plan that siphons health law's prevention trust fund 0 None
2012-04-30 Ryan's Medicare plan moves him into the headlines 0 None
2012-04-30 Caesarean delivery provides cost-effective measure to improve health in developing world, study shows 0 None
2012-04-30 Report applauds U.S. government agencies for food security leadership, highlights areas of concern 0 None
2012-04-30 U.S. government is largest funder of global health R&D, report shows 0 None
2012-04-30 State roundup: Mass. may vote on assisted suicide; Colo. to try medical homes 0 None
2012-04-30 Viewpoints: Entitlement 'train wrecks' approaching; Collecting for health bills at the hospital 0 None
2012-04-30 Without sustained investment in malaria fight, world faces resurgence of disease 0 None
2012-04-30 Parenthood does not lead to healthier diets 0 None
2012-04-30 Farm Bill could do more to improve food aid 0 None
2012-04-30 Humana reports drop in first quarter profits 0 None
2012-04-30 Airborne drones could provide innovative method of delivering food, medicines 0 None
2012-04-30 Feds approve Wisconsin Medicaid cuts 0 None
2012-04-30 First Edition: April 30, 2012 0 None
2012-04-30 Single mothers with depression more likely to add cereal to bottles 0 None
2012-04-30 Family presence does not hinder trauma teams' ability to treat injured children 0 None
2012-04-30 Dangers of texting while driving 0 3
2012-04-30 MDGHA, CHAI and Mylan partner to fight childhood deaths caused by diarrhea 0 None
2012-04-30 Parents with poor math skills more likely to make dosing errors 0 None
2012-04-30 Hispanic children less likely to receive medication for abdominal pain in ED 0 None
2012-04-30 Paper identifies essential practical components of Michigan Model 0 None
2012-04-30 Kauffman Foundation sponsors National Conference on Value-driven Engineering 0 None
2012-04-30 Mount Sinai experts to share skin cancer prevention tips on May 7 0 None
2012-04-30 MCC researchers aim to improve cancer patient's quality of life and care 0 None
2012-04-30 Hartford Foundation to honor five IU School of Medicine geriatricians 0 None
2012-04-30 Milner-Fenwick releases four new ‘Hospital Quality of Care’ videos 0 None
2012-04-30 New exhibit shows how radiologists play a key role in gastric band and bypass surgeries 0 None
2012-04-30 UCSD researchers analyze landscape of smoking cessation over the past 20 years 0 None
2012-04-30 Study links obesity in young people to familiarity with fast-food ads 0 None
2012-04-30 Electronic survey facilitates testing for STIs in pediatric emergency department 0 None
2012-04-30 Study shows how radiologists can effectively identify shoulder injuries, improve patient outcomes 0 None
2012-04-30 Accredited nursing homes report a stronger resident safety culture 0 None
2012-04-30 CityBusters battle illness on public transit 0 None
2012-04-30 Infusion Nurses Society to release journal iPad app 0 None
2012-04-30 Link between recognition of television alcohol ads and underage drinking 0 None
2012-04-30 John and Rebecca Moores professor earns UH 2012 Ester Farfel Award 0 None
2012-04-30 Symposium at PAS annual meeting to focus on pediatric obesity 0 None
2012-04-30 Obama says Romney, GOP ‘out of touch' on women's health issues 0 None
2012-04-30 Cedars-Sinai scientist receives ALS Association Golden West Chapter Commitment to a Cure Award 0 None
2012-04-30 Ryan says his budget will protect seniors 0 None
2012-04-30 UAB researcher wins HudsonAlpha Prize for work on sickle cell and related blood disorders 0 5
2012-04-30 WCI sponsors 5th Annual Jean Sindab Triple Negative Breast Cancer Symposium 0 None
2012-04-30 Five U.S. federal agencies provide significant contributions each year to global health R&D 0 None
2012-04-30 House votes to use health law prevention fund to help pay for student loan program 0 None
2012-04-29 Best and worst paid doctors: Survey 0 None
2012-04-27 Research roundup: Practice guidelines may not stop defensive medicine; English language ability tied to hospital readmission rates 0 None
2012-04-27 Rumors, politics swirl around Supreme Court's much-anticipated health law decision 0 None
2012-04-27 U.S. government made 'strong progress' in fight against world hunger, but much remains to be done, report says 0 None
2012-04-27 Global Fund Deputy GM says organization 'not in crisis' at roundtable discussion 0 None
2012-04-27 Melinda Gates discusses inclusion of contraception in global health agenda 0 None
2012-04-27 Binge drinking may slow recovery and increase medical costs for survivors of burn injuries 0 None
2012-04-27 Lack of awareness, cultural beliefs, transport challenges leading to high number of maternal deaths in Ethiopia, officials say 0 1
2012-04-27 Texas consumers top the medical-loss ratio rebate list -- receiving an estimated $186 million in insurer refunds 0 None
2012-04-27 Report: Rebates for those who bought their own insurance expected to average $127 per person 0 None
2012-04-27 Public health prevention fund at center of partisan clash on student loans 0 None
2012-04-27 Judge rejects trade groups' effort to stall Express Scripts-Medco deal 0 None
2012-04-27 McKesson to settle Medicaid billing lawsuit 0 None
2012-04-27 World must extend access to life-saving vaccines to all children 0 None
2012-04-27 Youth facing greater health risks today than in past; those in developing world face increasing challenges, Lancet series suggests 0 None
2012-04-27 U.N. SG Ban commends India for working to improve public health 0 None
2012-04-27 Opinion pieces examine malaria fight in recognition of World Malaria Day 0 None
2012-04-27 Viewpoints: Minn. missteps with Medicaid are object lesson; 'Defensive' medicine: Red herring or key to health costs? 0 None
2012-04-27 Minn. Gov. vetoes anti-abortion bill; Calif. bill stalls 0 None
2012-04-27 Political cartoon: 'Supersize It?' 0 None
2012-04-27 Ghanaian vaccination campaign hopes to prevent up to 14,000 child deaths 0 None
2012-04-27 Florida Senator Marco Rubio addresses future of U.S. Foreign Policy 0 None
2012-04-27 GOP report: Obama's corporate advisors say health law will increase costs 0 None
2012-04-27 Highlights: Cuomo's plan for out-of-network charges runs into trouble; Federal agents seize patient records in Houston mental hospital 0 None
2012-04-27 Senate committee questions federal officials about dual-use research of concern procedures 0 None
2012-04-27 GAO report: Millions of adults have pre-existing conditions 0 None
2012-04-27 First Edition: April 27, 2012 0 None
2012-04-27 Checklist for seniors to reduce risk of falls 0 None
2012-04-27 Feed the Future examines 'whole-of-government approach' to fighting global hunger 0 None
2012-04-27 Congressional panel grills Minn. official over possible Medicaid overpayments 0 None
2012-04-27 Blog continues coverage of International Treatment as Prevention conference in Vancouver 0 None
2012-04-27 California senate scales back bill to broaden abortion access 0 None
2012-04-27 After losing two state contracts, Molina Healthcare pushes on 0 None
2012-04-27 Nature outlook examines fight against malaria in Uganda 0 None
2012-04-27 Blogs examine malaria fight in recognition of World Malaria Day 0 None
2012-04-27 Longer looks: Why we still have faith in physicians 0 None
2012-04-27 Mass. cost control legislation advances to Senate committee 0 None
2012-04-27 Home-based dialysis more popular in developing countries 0 None
2012-04-27 House GOP eyes prevention trust fund as means to pay for student loan plan 0 None
2012-04-27 New system assesses and records mobility of bedridden patients 0 None
2012-04-27 Shutdown looms as committees, lawmakers spar over budget, spending cuts 0 None
2012-04-27 Smarter purchasing of bednets could save $630M over 5 years, report suggests 0 None
2012-04-27 Rochester researcher to continue MS study 0 None
2012-04-27 U.S. government 'catalyzing' international community to end preventable child deaths 0 None
2012-04-27 USDA: Dairy cow in California tested positive for atypical BSE 0 None
2012-04-27 Kenyan AIDS activists protest over unspent PEPFAR funds 0 None
2012-04-27 Southern African countries could improve GDPs through fiscal policies on HIV treatment 0 None
2012-04-27 Conference to focus on deep brain stimulation for OCD, depression 0 None
2012-04-27 State roundup: 'Green Houses' in Calif.; 'Accredtive Secret Sauce' gets scrutiny in Minn. 0 None
2012-04-27 Reviewing changes at the Global Fund 0 None
2012-04-27 Funders should follow lead of U.S. in creating policies for scientific research oversight 0 None
2012-04-27 After hours and weekend transplants do not adversely affect patient or graft survival 0 None
2012-04-27 Guardian, Malaria Consortium hold experts' roundtable discussion on World Malaria Day 0 None
2012-04-27 Ghana launching childhood immunization campaign for rotavirus, pneumococcal disease 0 None
2012-04-27 Doctor salaries: Specialists earn more, but few physicians overall think of themselves as rich 0 None
2012-04-27 Report: 5% of Americans have a serious mental illness 0 None
2012-04-27 Research develops new scale to help measure levels of homophobic bullying 0 None
2012-04-27 As hundreds protest at the State Capitol, Kansas Gov. agrees to delay in changes to disability services 0 None
2012-04-27 MCW professor receives 2012 Founders Award at AMSSM meeting 0 None
2012-04-27 Royal Society report calls for renewed global action to slow population growth, reduce consumption 0 None
2012-04-27 The shrinking ranks of Blue Dogs: What Tuesday's primaries say about Democrats and the health law 0 None
2012-04-27 Interests and advocates wait anxiously for Supreme Court's health law decision -- for very different reasons 0 None
2012-04-27 Viewpoints: Ma. health law trips up even bosses offering insurance; Traumatic brain disease may be complicating veterans' recoveries 0 None
2012-04-27 Poverty linked to HIV infection among heterosexuals living in inner-city neighborhoods 0 None
2012-04-27 UCSF researcher to study risk factors and consequences of stroke 0 None
2012-04-27 Share 35 policy reduces racial disparities in kidney transplantation among children 0 None
2012-04-27 Diseases of the Colon & Rectum app now available for the iPad 0 None
2012-04-27 Political cartoon: 'No, Please, After You!' 0 None
2012-04-26 Diabetes alone may cost a sixth of total NHS budget by 2035: Report 0 None
2012-04-26 Boehringer Ingelheim selects Veeva as global CRM provider 0 None
2012-04-26 International Microbicides Conference 2012 concludes 0 5
2012-04-26 U.S. government must be prepared to handle dual use research of concern 0 None
2012-04-26 Pervasive racial bias in medical practice adversely affects treatment and diagnosis 0 None
2012-04-26 Study of lean finely textured beef's fall from grace 0 None
2012-04-26 Nonprofit hospitals will likely face higher costs if mandate is overturned 0 None
2012-04-26 First Edition: April 26, 2012 0 None
2012-04-26 Health care not structured in the interest of the patient 0 None
2012-04-26 CMS proposal would factor patient safety, efficiency into hospital pay formula 0 None
2012-04-26 Physicians, med schools fret about future, but some see signs of hope 0 None
2012-04-26 AAA to gather for anatomy meeting in conjunction with Experimental Biology 2012 0 None
2012-04-26 Ariz. Senate approves bill to ban state funds for Planned Parenthood 0 None
2012-04-26 MSF says number of annual malaria cases treated in DRC has tripled since 2009 0 None
2012-04-26 IMPAKT 2012 breast cancer conference to focus on four major areas 0 None
2012-04-26 Medicaid news: Florida prepares for shift to managed care 0 None
2012-04-26 Romney sweeps 5 GOP primaries, moves closer to presidential nomination 0 None
2012-04-26 Study examines reasons why individuals misreport smoke alarm coverage 0 None
2012-04-26 Draft farm bill includes 'promising' fixes to U.S. food aid system 0 None
2012-04-26 Studies: Against best advice, docs continue unneeded prostate screenings 0 None
2012-04-26 Cardiovascular emergencies may benefit from regionalized systems of care 0 None
2012-04-26 Funding for HIV programs among MSM populations lacking, largely due to stigma 0 None
2012-04-26 Iowa House approves mental health reforms 0 None
2012-04-26 Study: Fewer employers offer health benefits for workers 0 None
2012-04-26 CEHC develops list of ten chemicals that contribute to autism, learning disabilities 0 None
2012-04-26 State roundup: Calif. exchanges forge ahead; Mo. grappling with costs, quality 0 None
2012-04-26 Opinion pieces recognize World Malaria Day 0 None
2012-04-26 Hospital debt collector puts 'the squeeze' on patients 0 None
2012-04-26 Aid agencies appeal for additional funding to address food insecurity in African Sahel 0 None
2012-04-26 'Global Pulse' summarizes event launching USAID child survival social media campaign 0 None
2012-04-26 Case study in the Journal of AAPOS highlights need for vigilance 0 None
2012-04-26 GOP budget focuses on cutting health law funds rather than trimming Medicare, Medicaid 0 None
2012-04-26 Louisiana Tech professor, students present at 2012 Experimental Biology meeting 0 None
2012-04-26 Viewpoints: Fixes to Medicare should improve seniors' access to care; Lifestyle changes could help fix budget 0 None
2012-04-26 Report identifies strategies necessary to improve marketplace for LLINs 0 None
2012-04-26 South Africa's science minister urges African researchers to become more involved in solving continent's health problems 0 None
2012-04-26 Allowing countries to use PEPFAR funding for voluntary contraception for women aligns with GHI's 'women-centered' approach 0 None
2012-04-26 No link between lace-up ankle bracing and ACL injury 0 None
2012-04-26 New SAMHSA report on mental health statistics 0 None
2012-04-26 Commonwealth Fund Commission unveils community-based health plan 0 None
2012-04-26 ASIA honors SCI researchers with 2012 Apple Award 0 None
2012-04-26 Text-message intervention may help boost flu vaccination rates in children 0 None
2012-04-26 UNC announces recipients of 12th Perl-UNC Neuroscience prize 0 None
2012-04-26 Gladstone researcher wins 2012 Alumni Achievement Award from WUSTL 0 None
2012-04-26 NYU Langone expands MS Comprehensive Care Center 0 None
2012-04-26 UW researcher receives Dr. Harry L. Galanty Young Investigator Award 0 None
2012-04-26 Latest AAN/AHS guidelines can help prevent migraine attacks 0 None
2012-04-26 EuroPRevent2012 to take place from May 3-5 in Dublin 0 None
2012-04-26 Laws against cousin marriage are not supported by science: New book 0 5
2012-04-26 Hand sanitizers provide key benefits when properly used 0 None
2012-04-26 Political cartoon: 'Kiss of Death (Panel)?' 0 None
2012-04-25 London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine launches Centre for Global Non-Communicable Diseases 0 None
2012-04-25 Patient awareness, better clinician education needed to ensure individualised treatment of high blood pressure 0 None
2012-04-25 South African model for concussion management 0 None
2012-04-25 Health system 'sticker shock' and other critiques 0 None
2012-04-25 First Edition: April 25, 2012 0 None
2012-04-25 Fights over abortion legislation in N.H., Wisconsin 0 None
2012-04-25 Sheffield researchers investigate ways to improve treatment for elderly patients with breast cancer 0 None
2012-04-25 State Medicaid programs scrutinized for fraud 0 None
2012-04-25 Costs, quality pose challenges in caring for aging patients 0 None
2012-04-25 Providers can and should work toward 'sustainable anesthesia' 0 None
2012-04-25 Report examines efforts to move to universal health coverage 0 None
2012-04-25 What if? ... the health law and Supreme Court decision scenarios 0 None
2012-04-25 Survey: After Supreme Court arguments, public still divided on health law 0 None
2012-04-25 Berlin earns ‘Certificate of Sustainability’ 0 None
2012-04-25 Medicare's trust fund to remain solvent until 2024, report calls for fixes 0 None
2012-04-25 5 reasons global health programs should 'be spared the chopping block' 0 None
2012-04-25 Book aims to improve overall cardiovascular health of its readers 0 None
2012-04-25 Capitol Hill is focus of disability protests, claims about effects of health care law 0 None
2012-04-25 Viewpoints: 'Callous' House Republicans; Supreme Court's 'core constitutional role' 0 None
2012-04-25 Study confirms overuse of blood transfusions during surgery 0 None
2012-04-25 Blog posts comment on launch of USAID's 'Every Child Deserves a Fifth Birthday' campaign 0 None
2012-04-25 New paper provides examples of cost-effective NCD policies and programs 0 None
2012-04-25 Opinion pieces marking World Malaria Day urge sustainability in prevention, treatment programs 0 None
2012-04-25 U-M study: 1 in 84 high-risk patients suffer VTE after outpatient surgery 0 None
2012-04-25 U.N. SG Ban speaks about need for reproductive health care for young people, releases UNFPA report 0 None
2012-04-25 U.N. Calls for increased collaboration, funding to fight malaria ahead of World Malaria Day on Wednesday 0 None
2012-04-25 Globe and Mail profiles former President Jimmy Carter, Carter Center's efforts to eradiacate guinea worm 0 None
2012-04-25 Veterans wait as long as 50 days for mental health services 0 None
2012-04-25 USAID Administrator Shah launches social media campaign to garner support to improve child health, survival 0 None
2012-04-25 CAM therapies plus usual care can improve outcomes in low back pain patients 0 None
2012-04-25 Global Health Council to close operations this year 0 None
2012-04-25 Study linking malaria resurgence, reduction in malaria control programs highlights need for sustained funding 0 None
2012-04-25 Distracted driving more prevalent in college students 0 None
2012-04-25 ASH report urges federal agencies to invest in 7 distinct areas of research 0 None
2012-04-25 State roundup: GOP Attorneys General wield health care clout; N.Y. insurance settlement costing patients? 0 None
2012-04-25 ATA to honor Loyola pediatrician for contributions in the field of telemedicine 0 3
2012-04-25 AANF changes name to American Brain Foundation 0 None
2012-04-25 Rep. Sensenbrenner sends second letter inquiring about U.S. government's review of controversial H5N1 studies 0 None
2012-04-25 Weakened malaria control programs linked to majority of global resurgences 0 None
2012-04-25 Magnet hospitals can save lives of very low birth weight infants 0 None
2012-04-25 NCH opens first suburban ambulatory surgery center 0 None
2012-04-25 Louisiana Tech professor receives NSF CAREER grant 0 None
2012-04-25 AMSSM researcher discusses genetic associations with concussions 0 None
2012-04-25 Novel community-based weight loss intervention for African American breast cancer survivors 0 None
2012-04-25 U of O introduces Refugees and Global Health online program in Canada 0 None
2012-04-25 Despite progress in reducing measles deaths, international community falls short of 90% reduction target, study says 0 None
2012-04-24 Study points to positive health benefits of fibers 0 None
2012-04-24 Novel strategy to reduce urban youth violence 0 None
2012-04-24 Nigeria's first-ever national Vaccine Summit addresses child mortality burden 0 None
2012-04-24 CU School of Medicine researcher devises new exercise for BPPV 0 None
2012-04-24 Study finds better outcomes in VLBW infants born at RNE hospitals 0 None
2012-04-24 Shortage of prescription generic drugs in Canada is not a recent event: CMAJ 0 None
2012-04-24 CRG to host EuroStemCell meeting on April 27 0 None
2012-04-24 CDC Director calls for 'final push' to eradicate polio 0 None
2012-04-24 Politics and policy: Exploring the GOP's health law alternatives 0 None
2012-04-24 Report calls on BRICS nations to invest more in global health 0 None
2012-04-24 USAID's Shah urges cooperation to improve child health, survival 0 None
2012-04-24 Former Planned Parenthood spokesman to join HHS public affairs shop 0 None
2012-04-24 Hearings and analyses frame Capitol Hill budget fight over Medicare, deficit 0 None
2012-04-24 Online health record safeguards may not be as secure as consumers hope 0 None
2012-04-24 SAMHSA celebrates 20 years of behavioral and mental health services 0 None
2012-04-24 Collective bargaining agreements mean public employee benefit changes in Conn., Wis. 0 None
2012-04-24 Assessment of Sahel humanitarian assistance finds U.S., partners learning from past crises 0 None
2012-04-24 Text messaging increases flu vaccination coverage in low-income children 0 None
2012-04-24 Process of reviewing controversial experiments for publication must be streamlined in future 0 None
2012-04-24 U.S. gives go-ahead on publication of H5N1 research; Dutch regulators continue to debate 0 None
2012-04-24 U.K.'s DfID, USAID, others announce commitments to improving water, sanitation worldwide 0 None
2012-04-24 IADR/AADR publish two studies about dental caries in children 0 None
2012-04-24 Rising food prices affecting efforts to reach MDGs for food, nutrition, World Bank/IMF report says 0 None
2012-04-24 Calif. officials propose controversial insurance rules; Insurers propose premium hikes on unhealthy people 0 None
2012-04-24 New report presents FDA's focus on global cooperation for product safety 0 None
2012-04-24 State roundup: Mo. bill would outlaw federal health law; Texas docs got unwarranted Medicare bonuses 0 None
2012-04-24 Study finds increase in use of emergency CT in pediatric patients with abdominal pain 0 None
2012-04-24 Breast cancer survivors who redefine their goals are healthier 0 None
2012-04-24 Large majorities of older Americans experience gaps in their primary care 0 None
2012-04-24 Preventive treatments can reduce migraine attacks 0 None
2012-04-24 Viewpoints: Myths about women voters; Stopping fake drugs; Medicaid innovation not easy; The war over women 0 None
2012-04-24 Frequent family meals can lead to decreased obesity 0 None
2012-04-24 Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery now indexed in MEDLINE 0 None
2012-04-24 Wis. Planned Parenthoods stops non-surgical abortions; Iowa could ban public funds for abortion in cases of rape, incest 0 None
2012-04-24 Study shows underutilization of epilepsy surgery 0 None
2012-04-24 APS's new journal opens new field of science 0 None
2012-04-24 Mayo Clinic vaccine expert, pediatrician refute 3 common myths about child vaccine safety 0 None
2012-04-24 Loyola dermatologists to offer free melanoma screenings in May 0 None
2012-04-24 Latest scientific research in children's health to be presented at PAS meeting 0 None
2012-04-24 Political cartoon: 'Birds and Bees' 0 None
2012-04-23 Phytochemicals in mangos may target breast cancer cells 0 None
2012-04-23 Health law uncertainty sets up 'moment-of-truth' situations 0 None
2012-04-23 Kansas to implement eClinicalWorks EMR system 0 None
2012-04-23 Older patients trigger new ideas for health care facilities 0 None
2012-04-23 GAO report offers rebuke of Medicare bonus program 0 None
2012-04-23 Medicare's long-term finances strained by pressures of aging population, economy 0 None
2012-04-23 Fun ways for women to get active with 100,000 Acts of Play Challenge 0 None
2012-04-23 Kenyan government must review law on counterfeit drugs, High Court rules 0 None
2012-04-23 Cancer, genetic screenings under scrutiny 0 None
2012-04-23 Despite campaign rhetoric, Medicare deal may be possible 0 None
2012-04-23 First Edition: April 23, 2012 0 None
2012-04-23 APCR honors PAREXEL COO with Special Recognition Award 0 5
2012-04-23 RaySearch receives order for its RayStation treatment planning system from HUMC 0 None
2012-04-23 Canadian Solar receives OHSAS 18001 certification for occupational health and safety 0 None
2012-04-23 Sports medicine expert to present ‘Models of Injury Prevention’ at AMSSM conference 0 None
2012-04-23 AMSSM addresses strategies for injury prevention in young throwers 0 None
2012-04-23 FDA strengthens and modernizes postmarket drug safety program 0 None
2012-04-23 South African sports medicine expert to present at AMSSM annual meeting 0 None
2012-04-23 India's most-renowned homeopath receives Padma Shri award 0 None
2012-04-23 APS honors MCW professor with Henry Pickering Bowditch Lecture Award 0 None
2012-04-23 Republicans may be vulnerable on Medicare, social issues in Nov. elections 0 None
2012-04-23 Orrin Hatch to face primary battle: Health care record on GOP voters' minds 0 None
2012-04-21 Health Discovery launches MelApp for melanoma risk assessment 0 None
2012-04-21 Budget battle frames election campaigns 0 None
2012-04-21 U-M Medical School to renovate Taubman Health Sciences Library 0 None
2012-04-21 Single biennial HIV prevention conference planned 0 None
2012-04-21 ACOEM releases 10 point Agenda for Change 2 3
2012-04-21 UnitedHealth sees bright skies ahead -- earnings up 0 None
2012-04-21 GSMA-mHA Mobile Health Summit to take place in Cape Town, South Africa 0 None
2012-04-21 Examining links between agricultural development, nutrition 0 None
2012-04-21 What does technology, mean for doctor-patient relationships 0 None
2012-04-21 NSF announces 2012 Graduate Research Fellows 0 None
2012-04-21 Consumer-directed health plans surge, get boost from health law 0 None
2012-04-21 Viewpoints: Health law's legal peril; Barney Frank's misdiagnosis 0 None
2012-04-21 Evaluating priority setting for health 0 None
2012-04-21 Arizona OKs contraception bill, moves close to defunding Planned Parenthood 0 None
2012-04-21 Health costs up nearly 6%; Medicare trustees solvency report due Monday 0 None
2012-04-21 ACP offers recommendations to ensure Medicare beneficiaries 0 None
2012-04-21 Dems express regrets, grievances over health law push 0 None
2012-04-21 Alcohol use in Bollywood films directly influences drinking habits of India's adolescents 0 None
2012-04-21 State highlights: Ill. Gov. proposes $1.35B cuts to Medicaid 1 None
2012-04-21 VA plans big boost in mental health staff 0 None
2012-04-21 Kala-azar disease 'still raging' in remote areas of South Sudan, VOA reports 0 None
2012-04-21 23andMe, Khan Academy partner to celebrate DNA Day 0 None
2012-04-21 Physician group touts 'high-value' care 0 None
2012-04-21 Malawi's Mutharika left 'positive legacy' by showing how Africa 'can feed itself' 0 None
2012-04-21 Orthopaedic research studies in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 0 None
2012-04-21 IHW study reveals high prevalence of CVD risk factors in India 0 None
2012-04-21 UNAIDS welcomes new WHO guidelines for HIV testing, counseling, ART for couples 0 None
2012-04-21 First treatment guidelines for NMDA-receptor encephalitis 0 3
2012-04-21 Research roundup: Caring for dual eligibles; Antitrust policy and the health law 0 None
2012-04-21 World finance, development ministers meet in Washington for high-level meeting on water, sanitation 0 None
2012-04-21 To achieve AIDS-free generation, needs of youth living with HIV must be addressed in transition services 0 None
2012-04-21 Five Earth Day friendly tips from Terra Tech 0 None
2012-04-21 Need to invest in new HIV prevention methods remains 'urgent,' International Microbicides Conference hears 0 None
2012-04-21 SEBM announces winners of 2012 Best Paper Awards 0 None
2012-04-21 Significant gaps in public awareness about cardiovascular risks from tobacco use, secondhand smoke 0 None
2012-04-21 PPMC achieves Magnet status from ANCC for superior patient care 0 None
2012-04-21 Boston Children's Hospital introduces new mobile app 0 None
2012-04-21 JHSPH to host International Conference on Health in the African Diaspora 0 None
2012-04-21 FDA draft guidance documents address use of nanotechnology by food and cosmetics industries 0 None
2012-04-21 Study finds under-treatment of RHD in India, Africa 0 None
2012-04-21 Political cartoon: 'Knights Of Entitlements' 0 None
2012-04-21 March of Dimes selects UTMB scientist to receive Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Award 0 None
2012-04-21 SEBM announces 2012 winners of Young Investigator Award 0 None
2012-04-21 Aetna reaches three-year contract extension agreement with WakeMed 0 None
2012-04-21 SEBM announces recipients of 2012 Distinguished Scientist Award 0 None
2012-04-21 Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves Executive Director responds to Washington Post article on clean cookstove research 0 None
2012-04-20 Primary seat belt laws mean even high-risk teens stay buckled up into adulthood 0 None
2012-04-20 Sports physicals don't dive deep enough into real issues that impact teen's health 0 None
2012-04-20 U.N. SG ban warns of 'cascading crisis' of drought, conflict in African Sahel 0 None
2012-04-20 New wiki of medical devices designed for resource-limited settings 0 None
2012-04-20 Honduras becomes first LAC country to launch national plan to combat NTDs 0 None
2012-04-20 Obama administration will expand use of competitive bidding in Medicare 0 None
2012-04-20 Coast or the countryside better for exercise than an urban park 0 None
2012-04-20 Health law implementation news: Most red states slow walk health exchanges 0 None
2012-04-20 Budget consideration continues in both the Senate and the House 0 None
2012-04-20 First Edition: June 20, 2012 0 None
2012-04-20 First study to look at link between gender and mother's cardiac disease 0 None
2012-04-20 ACOEM re-releases checklist of ‘Ten Environmental Hazards You Can Live Without’ 0 None
2012-04-20 Possible indicators of child abuse 0 None
2012-04-20 K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital announces opening of new specialty care center 0 None
2012-04-20 Continuity of care in doctor's surgery reduces non-emergency hospital admissions 0 None
2012-04-20 Blog examines potential effects of AIDS funding cuts, shortfalls 0 None
2012-04-20 Safe, separate sleep environments for infants are critical to preventing SUIDs 0 None
2012-04-20 Access to family planning services important for adolescent women 0 None
2012-04-20 RHD patients seek treatment in the very late stages of disease 0 None
2012-04-20 April issue of USAID's 'PRH Connect' available online 0 None
2012-04-20 Preconception care before IVF can lead to lifestyle problems and health risks 0 None
2012-04-20 Survey: Gaps in health insurance coverage, knowledge persist 0 None
2012-04-20 Obama and Romney start long-distance debate over Medicare 0 None
2012-04-20 Key points about head shape asymmetry treatment 0 None
2012-04-20 Leahy introduces generic drug label legislation 0 None
2012-04-20 Many Americans struggle to regain health insurance after losing or changing jobs 0 None
2012-04-20 Neb., Ohio and Minn. state legislatures tackle abortion, contraception restrictions 0 None
2012-04-20 French Ministry of Health releases HLY figures at EHLEIS meeting 0 None
2012-04-20 Guardian blog examines potential impact of Global Fund reform on organization's future 0 None
2012-04-20 Longer looks: Rushed medicine; Exercising your way to a smarter brain 0 None
2012-04-20 Study shows efficacy of Infant Behavior, Cry and Sleep Clinic's model of integrated care 0 None
2012-04-20 Vatican rebukes group of nuns on support for health law 0 None
2012-04-20 Viewpoints: Bishops find fault with GOP budget; Pelosi on court's role in health law 0 None
2012-04-20 Experts discuss interconnectedness of gender issues, family planning, access to safe water 0 None
2012-04-20 JSUMC launches Soiree at the Shore event 0 None
2012-04-20 Studies suggesting limited impact of clean cookstoves demonstrate need for more research 0 None
2012-04-20 WHO releases guidance on couples testing, counseling, including ART for discordant couples 0 None
2012-04-20 Fingertip Formulary launches iPad apps at AMCP annual meeting 0 None
2012-04-20 Roundup: State spending drops $290 billion in 5 years; Emory hospital loses data on 315,000 patients 0 None
2012-04-20 NSABB calls for global guidelines for conducting, communicating research involving dangerous pathogens 0 None
2012-04-20 U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator tells GlobalPost State Department reviewing nearly $1.5B in unused PEPFAR funding 0 None
2012-04-20 N.Y. Medicaid audit finds $42M in improper payments; Minn. commissioner to testify before congressional committee 0 None
2012-04-20 HIAE, MD Anderson partner to develop oncology program 0 None
2012-04-20 Study investigates why women have increased risk of home care admission 0 None
2012-04-20 Therapeutic hypothermia reduces in-hospital deaths among sudden cardiac arrest patients 0 None
2012-04-20 Car exhaust causes more premature deaths in the UK 0 None
2012-04-20 ESC launches European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care 0 None
2012-04-20 ACS report outlines gaps and opportunities that contribute to cancer mortality 0 None
2012-04-20 ASH releases Blood journal app for iPhone and iPad 0 None
2012-04-20 World Bank to strengthen social safety net programs to support those in developing world vulnerable to economic volatility 0 None
2012-04-19 NHS surgery waiting times and time of discharge under scrutiny 0 None
2012-04-19 G8 foreign ministers highlight global health, agriculture, nutrition in statement 0 None
2012-04-19 Surgeons not including radiation oncologists early enough in treatment decision-making processes 0 5
2012-04-19 Health law part of budget machinations taking place on both sides of the Capitol 0 None
2012-04-19 Blog posts respond to selection of Jim Yong Kim to lead World Bank 0 5
2012-04-19 Doughnut hole is trouble spot for seniors on heart drugs, researchers find 0 None
2012-04-19 First Edition: April 18, 2012 0 None
2012-04-19 EASL publishes new clinical practice guideline on ALD 0 None
2012-04-19 Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute to open new building on April 29 0 None
2012-04-19 UCSD named among 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters 0 None
2012-04-19 Merkin Family Foundation pledges new commitment to the Broad Institute 0 None
2012-04-19 U.S. Marshals seize contaminated ultrasound gel of Pharmaceutical Innovations 0 None
2012-04-19 Texas asks feds to fund Women's Health Program through October 0 None
2012-04-19 Study finds lack of cervical screening in non-Caucasian, young and socioeconomically deprived women 0 None
2012-04-19 Official provides details, dates for PCORI's research priorities 0 None
2012-04-19 Post-SCOTUS scenario: Could health law-created jobs go away? 0 None
2012-04-19 CSIS report examines future of global health agenda 0 None
2012-04-19 Report: More patients turning to social media for medical advice 0 None
2012-04-19 U.S. delegation expresses support for two vaccination campaigns while in Haiti 0 None
2012-04-19 Trust, invest in African ministries of health to create sustainable health care solutions 0 None
2012-04-19 Poll explores women's presidential election concerns 0 None
2012-04-19 ESTRO 31 and the World Congress of Brachytherapy to take place from May 9-13 0 None
2012-04-19 Researchers, advocates meet in Sydney to discuss state of microbicide, HIV prevention research 0 None
2012-04-19 CDC lays out perspective on role of public health institutions in global health systems strengthening 0 None
2012-04-19 Two U-M hospitals receive LEED Silver certification 0 None
2012-04-19 State roundup: Mass. seeks to improve medical malpractice system; Health exchange legislation progresses in Ala. 0 None
2012-04-19 Radiology and the Arts 0 None
2012-04-19 AIUM announces winners of Presidential Recognition Awards 0 None
2012-04-19 SBU to advance research and clinical care at National Pediatric MS Center 0 None
2012-04-19 CRF announces top 10 clinical research achievement awards 0 None
2012-04-19 First neurobiological model for third-party punishment 0 None
2012-04-19 Study: 1 in 5 cancer patients may experience ‘breakdowns’ in their care 0 None
2012-04-19 Myomatrix 2012 conference to take place from April 22-24 0 None
2012-04-19 Poll: 80% of American voters favor national school nutrition standards 0 None
2012-04-19 Link between hypertension drug adherence and total costs of care 0 None
2012-04-19 Cruciferous vegetables protect and improve breast cellular health 0 None
2012-04-19 Ten tips to avoid or treat common medical problems in the outdoors 0 None
2012-04-19 Global summit on international breast health to take place from Oct. 3-5 0 None
2012-04-19 CAM may have several positive effects on people with type 2 diabetes 0 None
2012-04-19 Viewpoints: Insurance regulation a 'special interest'?; Washington's wrong health care battle; Will the health law turn us into part-time employees? 0 None
2012-04-18 Trauma patients flown in to the A&E may fare better: Study 0 None
2012-04-18 PCMD chosen as collaborator in new NIHR School for Public Health Research 0 None
2012-04-18 Earth Day prompts examination of health-care providers' roles in climate change 0 None
2012-04-18 First Edition: April 18, 2012 0 None
2012-04-18 Romney begins vice presidential search and Rep. Ryan could be on the short list 0 None
2012-04-18 Comparing publicly available hospital readmission rates can lead to misinformation 0 None
2012-04-18 Strengthening collective voice, influence of biomedical researchers in global health field 0 None
2012-04-18 Rep. Frank says Obama's push for health law was 'mistake' 0 None
2012-04-18 Washington Post examines research assessing public health benefits of clean cookstoves 0 None
2012-04-18 Streamlining federal restrictions on low-risk clinical comparative effectiveness research 0 None
2012-04-18 Lawyers eye Disability Act for lawsuit opportunities 0 None
2012-04-18 New report on child health, education shows development aid's effectiveness 0 None
2012-04-18 USP convenes pharmaceutical supply chain integrity workshop 0 None
2012-04-18 Roundup: Texas spends $1.25M fighting federal government; Minn. doctor training money slashed; Kan. seeks to cut nursing home population 0 None
2012-04-18 World Bank selects U.S. nominee Jim Kim as president 0 None
2012-04-18 EAPs fail to identify individuals who abuse their intimate partner 0 None
2012-04-18 Mississippi Gov. signs landmark anti-abortion law, other states restricting contraception, abortion access 0 None
2012-04-18 Nigerian Vaccine Summit an opportunity to translate political will into action 0 None
2012-04-18 Lime juice and solar disinfection improve quality of drinking water 0 None
2012-04-18 Medical societies bracing for Medicare penalties 0 None
2012-04-18 State insurance exchange implementation faces challenges 0 None
2012-04-18 New text on nursing of autism spectrum disorder 0 None
2012-04-18 Federal officials use health law to cite two insurers for excessive premium increases 0 None
2012-04-18 FDA's three draft guidances on biosimilars - BIO submits comments 0 None
2012-04-18 MD Anderson develops series of food plate worksheets on nutrition and cancer prevention 0 None
2012-04-18 Medical journals facing raft of ethical, transparency challenges 0 None
2012-04-18 U.S. Chamber of Commerce finds small business owners wary of health law regs 0 None
2012-04-18 FDA to regulate smartphone medical applications; Companies to enter $4 billion insurance exchange market 0 None
2012-04-18 Innovative model of breast cancer rehabilitation 0 None
2012-04-18 Patients, health care professionals invited to improve comparative clinical effectiveness research 0 None
2012-04-18 Viewpoints: White House makes its case on cutting Medicare but one critic isn't buying the 'shared sacrifice' 0 None
2012-04-18 Though costly, helicopter trips save lives of seriously injured trauma patients 0 None
2012-04-18 Anaesthetists identify major shortfall in funding for emergency laparotomies 0 None
2012-04-18 New Malawi President Joyce Banda offers women 'hope for a better future,' but donor support necessary 0 None
2012-04-18 New research unable to find either positive or negative impact of WIC on infant health 0 None
2012-04-18 Large childhood immunization campaign begins in Haiti, with support from U.S., other international partners 0 None
2012-04-18 Positive and negative outcomes of physical rehabilitation response after 2010 Haiti earthquake 0 None
2012-04-18 Gates Foundation, Brazilian health ministry form alliance to expand Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative 0 None
2012-04-18 Seniors increasingly challenged by cost, logistics of handling health care 0 None
2012-04-17 Mission to curtail unnecessary medical testing 0 3
2012-04-17 Innovation in healthcare without borders: An invaluable contribution of diagnostics 0 None
2012-04-17 Dangers of proposed e-health system: Expert warning 0 None
2012-04-17 CSL Behring commits donations to World Federation of Hemophilia GAP program 0 None
2012-04-17 First Edition: April 17, 2012 0 None
2012-04-17 Responses to U.S. nomination of Jim Kim for World Bank presidency 0 None
2012-04-17 New statistics: One-third of adults aged 45-63 are unmarried 0 None
2012-04-17 Entitlement programs at center of Capitol Hill's gathering budget storm 0 None
2012-04-17 RUMC’s new hospital building earns LEED Gold certification 0 None
2012-04-17 Politics in play as April marks the end of the Texas Women's Health Program 0 None
2012-04-17 More than 19,300 people participated at AAD’s 70th Annual Meeting 0 None
2012-04-17 Medicaid news: Neb.'s prenatal care flap; Texas' 'ticking time bomb' 0 None
2012-04-17 MU wins Jeanne M. Priester Award for mind-body interaction program 0 None
2012-04-17 WHO, U.N.-Water report examines access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation 0 None
2012-04-17 WHO report discusses financing, coordinating R&D for health needs in developing countries 0 None
2012-04-17 ACS, CDC partner to improve surgical patient safety 0 None
2012-04-17 Health news from the campaign trail 0 None
2012-04-17 Two-thirds of adults support single-dose packaging to avoid accidental poisoning 0 None
2012-04-17 Feds ask court to 'force' J&J executive to testify in lawsuit alleging kickbacks and Medicaid fraud 0 None
2012-04-17 Use of sewage-contaminated water to irrigate crops poses disease risk in Zimbabwe, IRIN reports 0 None
2012-04-17 First study to measure walking after surgery in gynecologic patients 0 None
2012-04-17 U.S. should separate diplomatic pressures on N. Korea from humanitarian assistance, provide food aid 0 None
2012-04-17 MD Anderson to conduct 15th annual Sprint for Life event on May 5 0 None
2012-04-17 Viewpoints: The missing debate on women; The true cost of care; Fair wages for home health aides 0 None
2012-04-17 Study looks at quality measures provided by nursing homes 0 None
2012-04-17 Study says Mass. health reform not 'budget buster;' Some struggling cities opt out of state's health law 0 None
2012-04-17 Health law implementation questions include impact of Medicaid expansion, subsidies for buying insurance 0 None
2012-04-17 Northwestern's Stone Institute launches new program to combat mental illnesses at first signs 0 None
2012-04-17 International Microbicides Conference to discuss state of HIV prevention research 0 None
2012-04-17 AANS commemorates National Neurosurgery Awareness Week in Miami 0 None
2012-04-17 Paper points out decision-making capacity of patients with dementia 0 None
2012-04-17 States roundup: Calif. mental health system grapples with controversy, shortage; Texas issues new stem cell rules 0 None
2012-04-17 More than one third of patients with invasive cancer are undertreated for their pain 0 None
2012-04-17 MP3 players might increase risk of distraction in drivers 0 None
2012-04-17 Regenstrief, IU develop Child Health Improvement through Computer Automation System 0 None
2012-04-17 Australian nutrition researcher to receive Alexander Leaf Distinguished Scientist Award 0 None
2012-04-16 Beds in pediatric intensive care unit could be used more efficiently with improved flow 0 None
2012-04-16 Global Fund's restructuring shows organization's viability 0 None
2012-04-16 HHS report finds nursing homes not prepared for natural disasters 0 None
2012-04-16 Connecticut Children's Hospital and Specialty Group terminate contracts with Anthem 0 None
2012-04-16 American Red Cross in operation across the Midwest tornado affected region 0 None
2012-04-16 New deadline for Medicare EHR bonus appeals 0 None
2012-04-16 U.S. nominee Jim Kim likely to emerge as World Bank president 0 None
2012-04-16 UPCEA honors UC Berkeley Extension Counseling and Psychotherapy programs 0 None
2012-04-16 Consumers face difficulties in getting health care price lists 0 None
2012-04-16 First Edition: April 16, 2012 0 None
2012-04-16 Sebelius appeals to civil rights groups for health law support 0 None
2012-04-16 As fiscal years start to wind down, states confront Medicaid issues 0 None
2012-04-16 House GOP dusts off old budget ideas to replace some automatic cuts 0 None
2012-04-16 Neurosurgeons from NYU Langone to present at AANS annual meeting 0 None
2012-04-16 Contraception, Medicare, Medicaid hot-button topics in stump speeches 0 None
2012-04-16 SMART Heart improves cardiovascular surgical outcomes 0 None
2012-04-16 N.Y. governor signs order establishing state health insurance exchange 0 None
2012-04-16 CMS settles Medicare reimbursement dispute with hospitals 0 None
2012-04-16 UM hosts symposium on next generation characterization tools for therapeutic proteins 0 None
2012-04-16 Congressional leaders' budget dispute is a preview to fall elections 0 None
2012-04-16 Grants flow from Komen to Planned Parenthood 0 None
2012-04-16 UAB receives NIDCR grant to create national dental practice-based research network 0 None
2012-04-16 U.S. halts North Korean food aid after country launches long-range missile 1 None
2012-04-16 MSKCC's website nominated for Webby in the Health category 0 None
2012-04-16 Cholera vaccination pilot project begins in Haiti 0 None
2012-04-16 UVA engineer and biologist named recipients of Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Awards 0 None
2012-04-16 Next five years important for S. Africa to show it can effectively respond to HIV, TB 0 None
2012-04-16 Obama, Romney advisers trade barbs on priorities 0 None
2012-04-16 Presidential campaign veers back to women's issues, anniversary of Mass. health law 0 None
2012-04-16 TJUH opens new treatment center for Barrett's esophagus 0 None
2012-04-16 Research roundup: Obesity treatment for low-income patients; Medicare vs. private plans 0 None
2012-04-16 Study finds voice problems among call-centre workers 0 None
2012-04-16 Abortion-restricting bills proceed in Ariz. and Iowa as new Miss. law targets only abortion clinic 0 None
2012-04-16 Tips for parents to prevent children from sexual abuse 0 None
2012-04-16 Private funding for international humanitarian response continues in face of recession, report says 0 None
2012-04-16 ACAAI to conduct 16th annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program 0 None
2012-04-16 Safe-exercise tips from AAOS 0 None
2012-04-16 HSS to host educational symposium on sports medicine on Apr. 19 0 None
2012-04-16 ACS’ CoC honors Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center with Outstanding Achievement Award 0 None
2012-04-16 Annual Shallenberger Lecture In Ethics to take place on April 17 0 None
2012-04-16 UTMDACC to offer free head and neck cancer screening exams on April 27 0 None
2012-04-16 Catholic Bishops's 'religious freedom' campaign includes action against contraception coverage mandate 0 None
2012-04-16 Study finds feasible and impactful solutions for Nigeria's immunization program 0 None
2012-04-16 Viewpoints: Politics distorting views of the health system; US is more efficient than most people think 0 None
2012-04-16 Europe's largest hypertension conference to take place in London 0 None
2012-04-16 Coordinated response needed to capitalize on momentum of WHO's adoption of mental health resolution 0 None
2012-04-12 Bahrain: Despite reforms access to healthcare still a concern, says Médecins Sans Frontières 0 None
2012-04-12 Importance of advance healthcare decision-making 0 None
2012-04-12 Regulatory streamlining can improve access to treatments 0 None
2012-04-12 Roundup: No new policies from cross-border insurance law; Dental Medicaid abuse in Texas? 0 None
2012-04-12 Sri Lankan health officials report increase in number of dengue cases in first quarter compared to 2011 0 None
2012-04-12 Tenet enters into settlement with HHS and CMS 0 None
2012-04-12 IPS examines how HIV/AIDS affects women in western Nepal 0 None
2012-04-12 Guardian examines Swaziland's HIV epidemic 3 None
2012-04-12 U.N. Secretary-General taps U.K. PM Cameron to chair committee to develop new set of MDGs 0 None
2012-04-12 Researchers, industry leaders meet in New York to discuss global health R&D 0 None
2012-04-12 Dubai Cares makes $1M donation for deworming program in Angola 0 None
2012-04-12 Romney says he'll dismantle health law day 1 at the White House -- will that help him win over the right? 0 None
2012-04-12 Hospitals feel pressure to part ways with fast food 0 None
2012-04-12 Jim Kim's 'experience and humility' make him a good nominee for World Bank President 0 None
2012-04-12 Survey: Health insurance cost growth outpaces everything else 0 None
2012-04-12 VOA health report examines health needs in Burma amid recent political changes 0 None
2012-04-12 Mass. hospitals mull acquisition, layoffs in changing market; Calif. hospital districts questioned 0 None
2012-04-12 Johnson & Johnson fined $1.2B for hiding anti-psychotic drug dangers, deceptive marketing 0 None
2012-04-12 Planned Parenthood sues Texas after exclusion from women's health program 0 None
2012-04-12 Viewpoints: Medicare may be unintended victim of bank crisis; Health care industry's fears of law's reversal 0 None
2012-04-12 The practice of medicine: What does the future hold? 0 None
2012-04-12 Anniversary of Mass. health law puts Romney in the hot seat 0 None
2012-04-12 USAID-supported 'MAMA' program brings health information, services to mothers through mobile phones 0 None
2012-04-12 ACOs, IRS role in health reform implementation grab headlines 0 None
2012-04-12 Entrepreneurs dig into health IT 0 None
2012-04-12 Political cartoon: 'Pick-Up Line?' 0 None
2012-04-12 Families USA: Ryan budget health cuts would tally $3 trillion 0 None
2012-04-12 Financial Times analysis examines efforts to address dual risk research 0 None
2012-04-12 Shoes play vital role in protecting children's health, development 0 None
2012-04-12 First Edition: April 12, 2012 0 None
2012-04-12 Efforts to improve maternal health in Uganda moving forward 0 None
2012-04-12 Berwick: Six categories represent 20% of nation's health care expenditures 0 None
2012-04-12 Global review offers vote of confidence for dental therapists 0 None
2012-04-12 Many Medi-Cal caregivers in California lack access to health insurance, adequate food 0 None
2012-04-12 MSF expresses concern over proposed FY13 spending reduction for PEPFAR 0 None
2012-04-12 Parsing the impact of the high court's health law arguments 0 None
2012-04-12 Integrated programming necessary to address root causes of poverty, poor health 0 None
2012-04-12 Scientists create reference guide for harmful germs in sand 0 None
2012-04-12 Tenet to pay $43M to settle Medicare overbilling claims 0 None
2012-04-12 AFAR to distribute nearly $2.5 million in career development awards 0 None
2012-04-12 IOM report: Tax medical care, double public health spending 0 None
2012-04-12 Fighting words: White House responds to claim that health law would add to deficit 0 None
2012-04-12 Shinseki: VA pushing to improve vets' access to care 0 None
2012-04-12 Without scale-up of aid, Africa's Sahel region facing humanitarian crisis, U.N. warns 0 None
2012-04-12 Santorum -- who helped propel criticism of Romney's health law record -- suspends race 0 None
2012-04-12 Two UM events examine timely issue of medicinal marijuana use 0 None
2012-04-12 Mayo Clinic experts available to discuss mental health challenges faced by cancer survivors 0 None
2012-04-12 Hospitals step up efforts to control spending 0 None
2012-04-12 Number of people worldwide with dementia expected to triple by 2050; Caregivers need support, report says 0 None
2012-04-12 Experts share top 5 springtime fruits and vegetables that fight cancer 0 None
2012-04-12 Viewpoints: Santorum pushed Romney on health care; GOP's 'classic male mistake'; ACOs and the anti-trust challenge 0 None
2012-04-12 Study reveals influence of family environment on individual's health status 0 None
2012-04-12 First Edition: April 11, 2012 0 None
2012-04-12 Screen time linked with obesity in children 0 None
2012-04-12 State roundup: Calif. essential benefits bill passes committee; Ariz. legislature OKs late-term abortion ban; States with longest doc waits 0 None
2012-04-12 Support for Global Fund helps work of PEPFAR 0 None
2012-04-12 Education tool helps chest pain patients decide on stress testing 0 None
2012-04-12 When the economy is tough, hospitals woo well-insured patients 0 None
2012-04-12 Act now 'to prevent tragedy' in Africa's Sahel food security crisis 0 None
2012-04-12 U.S. spends more on cancer care, but gains time in return 0 None
2012-04-12 Access to modern contraceptives, family planning services is human right 0 None
2012-04-12 Study: Health law would add $340 billion to nation's deficit 0 None
2012-04-12 FDA takes three steps to protect public health and promote judicious antimicrobial use 0 None
2012-04-12 Advocates urge Obama to address food security at upcoming G8 meeting 0 None
2012-04-12 HHS proposes to push back ICD-10 -- a billing system unpopular with docs 0 None
2012-04-12 PURE Bioscience launches new disinfectant/sanitizer product 0 None
2012-04-12 The urgency of autism: Progress in combating it, even as diagnoses increase 0 None
2012-04-12 In past campaign, Santorum played up support for Medicare drug plan 0 None
2012-04-12 U.S. State Department fact sheet details bilateral health cooperation with Brazil 0 None
2012-04-12 Polls and politics: How the high court's health law consideration is changing public sentiment 0 None
2012-04-12 Children under five at risk of malnutrition, death from looming Sahel famine, UNICEF warns 0 None
2012-04-12 States plot Medicaid managed care changes; Kansas managed care plan met with skepticism 0 None
2012-04-11 GPs seeking separate remuneration for maintaining e-health records 0 None
2012-04-11 Times of India examines how female health volunteers are improving maternal, child health in India 0 None
2012-04-11 Survey shows majority of Americans support women's right to access maternal, reproductive health care 0 None
2012-04-11 Pelvic floor muscle training effective for adult women with urinary incontinence 0 None
2012-04-11 Majority of Michigan oncology practices follow treatment guidelines for common cancers 0 None
2012-04-11 New supplement outlines prospective surveillance model for breast cancer 0 None
2012-04-11 New 4th Edition of Practical Neurology for clinicians, residents and fellows 0 None
2012-04-11 Viewpoints: 'Slicing' the safety net; GOP health law fight should have targeted cost-cutting panel, not mandate 0 None
2012-04-11 Act of coming out associated with better health for LGB adults 0 None
2012-04-11 New online tool determines extent of exposure to radio alcohol ads among young people 0 None
2012-04-11 State roundup: Calif. drug monitoring system casualty of budget cuts; Data breach in Utah worse than thought; Md. legislature approves health enterprise zones 0 None
2012-04-11 New report calls on nations to recognise dementia as a public health crisis 0 None
2012-04-11 UCSD Moores Cancer Center expert available to discuss breast brachytherapy 0 None
2012-04-11 New Contemplative Sciences Center at University of Virginia 0 None
2012-04-11 NYU Langone announces opening of Center for Musculoskeletal Care 0 None
2012-04-11 Political cartoon: 'Easy Rider?' 0 None
2012-04-10 High cancer treatment costs in the US – are they worth it? Study explores 0 None
2012-04-10 First Edition: April 10, 2012 0 None
2012-04-10 Energesco signs Energy and Water Conservation Assessment Agreement with MedStar Montgomery 0 None
2012-04-10 DaVita introduces Kidney Smart website for patients with CKD 0 None
2012-04-10 Health law key to Obama campaign's outreach to women voters 0 None
2012-04-10 PEHS School-based Health Center to celebrate 10th anniversary this week 0 None
2012-04-10 Study questions whether FDA too tough on online pharmacies 0 None
2012-04-10 New initiative focusing on GBV and HIV/AIDS will help prevent both 0 None
2012-04-10 Wall Street Journal examines Jim Kim's nomination to head World Bank 0 None
2012-04-10 Viewpoints: Doctors' efforts to cut unnecessary procedures is a good first step 0 None
2012-04-10 Canon, MEDIAN to demonstrate LMS clinical application portfolio at ITEM 0 None
2012-04-10 WHO celebrates birthday, commemorates World Health Day with focus on healthy aging 0 None
2012-04-10 USAID Administrator credits reduction in Ethiopia's child mortality rate to effective use of aid 0 None
2012-04-10 Report: 88 American youths died from work-related injuries in 2010 0 None
2012-04-10 Gates Foundation co-chair Melinda Gates delivers TEDxChange speech on access to contraceptives 0 None
2012-04-10 Low-dose spiral CT cost-effective in reducing lung cancer deaths 0 None
2012-04-10 Prepositioning of supplies, knowledge to handle disease outbreaks 'future of disaster management' 0 None
2012-04-10 TCT 2012 to be held in Miami from Oct. 22-26 0 None
2012-04-10 Viewpoints: Scarcity of dental care; Surprise budget buster awaiting states on retiree health costs 0 None
2012-04-10 To improve global health, toilets must be redesigned to work without connection to sanitation grid 0 None
2012-04-10 U.S. must embrace competitive election process for World Bank presidency to support Kim's nomination 0 None
2012-04-10 White House moves $500 million to IRS for health law implementation 0 None
2012-04-10 Major life decisions may be subconsciously influenced by how long people believe they will live 0 None
2012-04-10 Legislation in Congress is 'good start' to raising awareness of, preventing attacks on medical workers 0 None
2012-04-10 Three NJIT EDC high-tech companies win top awards at 2012 Venture Conference 0 None
2012-04-10 Viewpoints: Health law seeks to remedy broken insurance market; Overhaul was sunk by its complexity 0 None
2012-04-10 Studies determine how geographic location affects physical health 0 None
2012-04-10 Ascom's teleCARE Patient Handsets win Red Dot Design Award 0 None
2012-04-10 ASPO to hold pediatric otolaryngology meeting from April 18 - April 22 0 None
2012-04-10 Reprogramming the Brain to Health Symposium to take place on April 12 0 None
2012-04-10 U.S. children would need to eliminate an average of 64 excess calories per day to prevent obesity 0 None
2012-04-10 Government, NGOs working to improve health services, education to prevent rising teenage pregnancy rate in Guatemala 0 None
2012-04-10 Top ten facts about organ and tissue donation 0 None
2012-04-10 More than 60% of breast cancer survivors report post-treatment complications 0 None
2012-04-10 Special issue focuses on costs, benefits and hope inspired by cancer care 0 None
2012-04-10 Medicaid: Ariz. gets federal OK to expand kids coverage; Docs want to share Minn. insurer rebates; Medi-Cal faces adult day-care injunction 0 None
2012-04-10 Study examines potential impact of policies to reduce inappropriate imaging for prostate cancer 0 None
2012-04-10 ACC designates USF Health CAMLS as first Center of Excellence in Education and Training 0 None
2012-04-10 CEO Roundtable on Cancer accredits Allegeant 0 None
2012-04-10 Preeclampsia Foundation to hold Promise Walks in May 0 None
2012-04-10 Spacelabs Healthcare launches qube patient monitor 0 None
2012-04-10 States roundup: Aetna goes ahead with small biz coverage hike; 1.2M Texas kids without insurance; Legal immigrants join Mass. health plan 0 None
2012-04-09 New webinar series for healthcare suppliers 0 None
2012-04-09 Dementia sufferers and caregivers unhappy with quality of care 1 None
2012-04-09 NHS urges people to choose health services wisely this Easter 0 None
2012-04-09 Prescriptions on the rise for strongest pain pills 0 None
2012-04-09 Coalition members discuss value of collaboration in diabetes patient care 0 None
2012-04-09 Cigna expands collaborative accountable care program 0 None
2012-04-09 Boston University Medical Campus deploys Actifio PAS platform 0 None
2012-04-09 Debate continues about Obama and the high court 0 None
2012-04-09 What's the prize in the wellness games? 0 None
2012-04-09 Asheville Radiology Associates outsources billing to Zotec Partners 0 None
2012-04-09 Med-Tek introduces proprietary Opioid Management Program 0 None
2012-04-09 Medicare, entitlements: Key political sparring points 0 None
2012-04-09 Study shows causal effect of obesity on medical care costs 0 None
2012-04-09 GYT campaign kicks off National STD Awareness Month 0 None
2012-04-09 During the congressional break, voters air their frustrations 0 None
2012-04-09 DMI awarded contract to modernize and maintain HHS OIG's enterprise applications 0 None
2012-04-09 Blog posts respond to Melinda Gates' TEDxChange presentation 0 None
2012-04-09 Idaho's adoption of NPLEx to block illegal methamphetamine sales receives praise 0 None
2012-04-09 States count health law dollars, brace for back-ups if overhaul struck down 0 None
2012-04-09 On the campaign trail, it seems everyone has critics 0 None
2012-04-09 Premier healthcare alliance awards new agreement for non-radiology breast screening equipment 0 None
2012-04-09 Kodak withdraws plan to end health benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees 0 None
2012-04-09 First Edition: April 9, 2012 0 None
2012-04-09 The Medicare NewsGroup introduces new website for journalists 0 None
2012-04-09 Obama, Romney camps tussling over women's vote 0 None
2012-04-07 Internet-savvy consumers are incessant shoppers of health care providers and information 0 None
2012-04-07 Senator Lugar's Farm Bill will deepen nutrition problem in Illinois 0 None
2012-04-07 CPF proclaims September as 'Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month' 0 None
2012-04-07 Free brain health screenings at Sam's Club 0 None
2012-04-07 NYPNU casts vote to affiliate with NorthEast Nurses Association/National Nurses United 0 None
2012-04-07 Mediasite webcasting platform live streams Match Day programs for medical schools 0 None
2012-04-07 99 Cents Only Stores, Red Cross partner to help communities prepare for emergencies 0 None
2012-04-07 Delegates at 126th IPU Assembly in Uganda focus on child, maternal health 0 None
2012-04-07 Aetna makes it easier for tornado affected members in Texas 0 None
2012-04-07 Viewpoints: An 'easy' SCOTUS case?; Is painkiller addiction really an epidemic? 0 None
2012-04-07 Nursing research news from Johns Hopkins 0 None
2012-04-07 IPS examines promotion of women's rights, health through development aid 0 None
2012-04-07 Analysis examines potential global health impact of Obama administration's FY13 budget request 0 None
2012-04-07 Bikers raise funds for The Gateway For Cancer Research 0 None
2012-04-07 States and health reform: Md. passes health exchange legislation; Ore., Mass. prepare their own reforms 0 None
2012-04-07 RepTrak Pulse ranks CVS Caremark among Most Reputable Companies in America 0 None
2012-04-07 Blog examines coordinated effort to monitor drug procurement through Global Fund grants in Kyrgyzstan 0 None
2012-04-07 UNC implements Lawson Human Capital Management solution 0 None
2012-04-07 FEWS network warns of 'significantly below average' rainfall during Horn of Africa growing season 0 None
2012-04-07 Operation UNITE receives praises for National Rx Drug Abuse Summit 0 None
2012-04-07 Advisory panel urges new fee on Medigap plans, cap on out-of-pocket costs 0 None
2012-04-07 New book on how to produce creative and useful scientific ideas 0 None
2012-04-07 Premier healthcare alliance awards new agreements for construction services 0 None
2012-04-07 Advice for getting coverage for an ER visit; Accessing lab results 0 None
2012-04-07 DOJ reaffirms court's power to review health law case but urges caution 0 None
2012-04-07 ODJFS selects Aetna to administer services in Ohio 0 None
2012-04-07 Nearly one-third of under 5 children in Vietnam are malnourished, survey shows 0 None
2012-04-07 Cost of preventive exams varies as much as 700%, report finds 0 None
2012-04-07 Ringler Medical Solutions, Ametros Financial partner to offer Professional Administration services 0 None
2012-04-07 Food safety lawyer warns of fast-growing tuna sushi Salmonella outbreak 0 None
2012-04-07 RemitDATA integrates WebScan PRO into Definitive Homecare's CPR+ workflow 0 None
2012-04-07 Recognizing U.S. contributions to Zambia's fight against malaria 0 None
2012-04-07 World Health Care Congress to be held in Washington D.C. 0 None
2012-04-07 Gingrich's health care consulting firm declares bankruptcy 0 None
2012-04-07 ASU, AONE form Transdisciplinary Consortium for Innovation Leadership in Health Care 0 None
2012-04-07 Study shows artemisinin-resistant malaria parasite spreading along Thai-Myanmar border 0 None
2012-04-07 G8 should discuss world's over-60 population to develop policies for 'healthy, active and productive aging' 1 None
2012-04-07 HSS to receive 2012 Gallup Great Workplace Award 0 None
2012-04-07 NORD, Corcept partner to establish Cushing's Syndrome Patient Assistance Program 0 None
2012-04-07 Swedish Neuroscience Institute to open new MS Center 0 None
2012-04-07 Alternative therapy for knee surgery from The Pain Whisperer 0 None
2012-04-07 State roundup: Health costs cloud forecast for state budgets; Minnesota to use HMO refund on personal care 0 None
2012-04-07 Premier, healthcare providers to create performance improvement collaboratives 0 None
2012-04-07 Obama and Romney campaigns assail the other's budget plans 0 None
2012-04-07 Free public grouper of medical condition episodes-of-care from CCGroup 0 None
2012-04-07 Rash Guard raises funds to support American Red Cross' disaster relief efforts 0 None
2012-04-07 California regulator calls Aetna rate hike 'unreasonable'; Maricopa County (Ariz.) hikes premiums for stealth smokers 0 None
2012-04-07 Study explores risk of re-hospitalization among stroke patients 0 None
2012-04-07 No one funding model is sufficient to ensure availability of life-saving drugs 0 None
2012-04-07 Miss. Senate passes bill that could shut state's only abortion clinic; Arizona lawmakers get knitted uteruses as protest 0 None
2012-04-07 NIMH honors SUNY Downstate professor with MERIT award 0 None
2012-04-07 Research roundup: Effects of health exchanges; Improving provider performance; Governors' 2013 budgets and Medicaid 0 None
2012-04-06 Crispy brand cookies may contain undeclared allergens, warns FDA 0 None
2012-04-06 DDW to be held May 19-22 in San Diego 0 None
2012-04-06 TV star stars as "Autoimmune Walk" ambassador 0 None
2012-04-06 Hot topics in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 0 None
2012-04-06 NIH to award $20M over 5 years to support global health training for scientists 0 None
2012-04-06 New medical loss ratio rules would have provided significant rebates 0 None
2012-04-06 'Political will, dogged organization' needed to maintain momentum of deworming campaigns 0 None
2012-04-06 Antibiotics may have absolutely no effect within a few decades 0 None
2012-04-06 Comprehensive approach needed to combat typhoid in Africa, worldwide 0 None
2012-04-06 First Edition: April 6, 2012 0 None
2012-04-06 Poultry producers still use FDA-banned antibiotics 0 None
2012-04-06 GAVI announces HPV, rubella vaccines will be available to developing countries 0 None
2012-04-06 Ohio AIDS advocates, patients protest against rationing of lifesaving HIV medicines 0 None
2012-04-06 Study: MLR rule would have translated into $2B in rebates to consumers 0 None
2012-04-06 Web-based worksite health promotion program minimizes absenteeism 0 None
2012-04-06 Signature Genomics, ACMG Foundation honor Pittsburgh student with Travel Award 0 None
2012-04-06 Contraception, abortion, fetal care issues flare up in state legislatures 0 None
2012-04-06 Labcon recommended for re-certification to ISO 9001 0 None
2012-04-06 Administration budget plan for veterans' health care riles advocates 0 None
2012-04-06 Questions emerge after Obama spars with the Supreme Court 0 None
2012-04-06 PBS NewsHour interviews developer of 'solar suitcase' 0 None
2012-04-06 ACMG Foundation, Genzyme announce recipients of Medical Genetics Training Award 0 None
2012-04-06 Medicaid news: Oregon competitors working together; Calif. 'duals' project launches 0 None
2012-04-06 Public not as willing to pay for effective mental illness treatments 1 None
2012-04-06 JHI sponsors international scholarship program for medical students 0 None
2012-04-06 Humanosphere blog reports on 'Diseases without Borders' forum 0 None
2012-04-06 Bayshore Community Hospital introduces new personal concierge service 0 None
2012-04-06 Attorney General: Justice Department will respond to federal judge on judicial review 0 None
2012-04-06 Loyola dietitian offers health tips for Easter 0 None
2012-04-06 Presidential campaign focus turns to budget, Medicare issues 0 None
2012-04-06 MossRehab founding director to receive Kessler Foundation's Joel A. DeLisa, MD Award 0 None
2012-04-06 Global Fund updates global health community advocates on recent changes to organization 0 None
2012-04-06 AIUM announces 2012 EER grant recipients 0 None
2012-04-06 AP: Prescription painkiller sales have 'exploded,' leading experts to fear 'addiction epidemic' 0 None
2012-04-06 Development gains in Afghanistan must be made sustainable 0 None
2012-04-06 2-day meeting examining issues of censorship of scientific studies leaves questions unanswered 0 None
2012-04-06 Longer looks: Berwick calls for leaders to rise above 'political catechism'; Convincing the healthy to feel sick 0 None
2012-04-06 TJUH medical oncologist to receive ASCO Humanitarian Award 0 None
2012-04-06 U.S. suspends $13M in aid to Mali following coup; U.N. Security Council expresses concern over humanitarian crisis in Mali, Sahel region 0 None
2012-04-06 U.S. spending on prescription drugs, doctor visits levels off 0 None
2012-04-06 Race pits Obamacare against Romneycare 0 None
2012-04-06 Perspectives: Obama's initial sharp comments on court were overbearing -- and so was appeals court response 0 None
2012-04-06 Viewpoints: Support for drug benefit merger; Health reform comes too slowly for some patients; Pinpointing Romney's views on mandate 0 None
2012-04-06 WHO drafts treaty to fight illicit tobacco trade; WTO demands Obama administration drop ban on flavored cigarettes 0 None
2012-04-06 State roundup: Advocates in Va. back shifting disability care from state institutions; New Vt. law overhauls mental health system; Aetna mistakenly tells thousands in Calif. their doctors were dropped 0 None
2012-04-06 Poor mental health can lead to heart problems and death in dialysis patients 0 None
2012-04-06 Study reveals economics behind high U.S. teen birth rates 0 None
2012-04-06 FuelCo campaign raises $20,000 to benefit cure-focused work of DRI 0 None
2012-04-06 Sweetheart Ball raises $280,000 to benefit cancer programs and services 0 None
2012-04-06 Susan G. Komen Community Health Advisor program kicks off April 12 in Cleveland 0 None
2012-04-06 Costs for all types of medical plans are expected to increase by 9.9% for 2012 0 None
2012-04-06 SelectHealth announces 2012 Select 25 award recipients 0 None
2012-04-06 Steps to reduce risk of social media sites among teenagers 0 None
2012-04-06 Allscripts Wand now available for EHR users 0 None
2012-04-06 African-Americans and Hispanics with MDD less likely to get antidepressants 0 None
2012-04-06 NEA Itching for a Cure 5K Walk to take place on April 28 0 None
2012-04-06 Doctors continue to prescribe dangerous nifedipine drug to elderly patients 0 None
2012-04-06 Label-Free Technologies Conference to be held in Amsterdam 0 None
2012-04-06 Political cartoon: 'Vegetable Tale' 0 None
2012-04-05 Dentists to screen for too much alcohol intake 0 None
2012-04-05 Socioeconomic factors can account for 80% of racial differences in life expectancy 0 None
2012-04-05 Traditional mud stoves may emit less pollution than some 'improved cookstoves' 0 None
2012-04-05 Large number of laws offer important opportunities to improve Americans' health 0 None
2012-04-05 New AACN program to empower bedside nurses as clinician leaders 0 None
2012-04-05 The 31st ESTRO congress and the World Congress of Brachytherapy 0 None
2012-04-05 Understanding how key decision makers assess prescription drugs for health plan coverage 0 None
2012-04-05 Hearing date set for injunction request on Express Scripts-Medco merger 0 None
2012-04-05 Financial incentives for purchasing a healthier food option 0 None
2012-04-05 GOP plans for health law replacement; Obama softens court rhetoric 0 None
2012-04-05 Hospital news: Officials plan new building in Colo.; Mich. facility is shutting down 0 None
2012-04-05 First Edition: April 5, 2012 0 None
2012-04-05 Recycled glasses costs twice as much as ready-made glasses 0 None
2012-04-05 U.N. reports increase in cholera cases in Haiti as rains begin 0 None
2012-04-05 Jakarta Globe examines maternal mortality in Indonesia 0 None
2012-04-05 Phenomenex, AB SCIEX announce new solution to ensure food safety in India 0 None
2012-04-05 New NewYork-Presbyterian autism center to open in early 2013 0 5
2012-04-05 Health plan settles lawsuits in Fla.; Minnesota HMOs to return $73M to state, feds 0 None
2012-04-05 ACR finds list of five medical imaging exams 0 None
2012-04-05 TB survivors speak at USAID World TB Day event 0 None
2012-04-05 Quantifying the health law's Medicaid expansion 0 None
2012-04-05 Fogarty receives NIH grant to help foster next generation of global health scientists 0 None
2012-04-05 Only few women consume aspirin to reduce risk of heart disease 0 None
2012-04-05 UH to host 'Science Impacting Health and Society' lecture series 0 None
2012-04-05 National program in Mauritania working to end FGM, IPS reports 0 None
2012-04-05 Physician groups identify unnecessary procedures 0 None
2012-04-05 President lashes out at GOP budget and Medicare plan, Romney 0 None
2012-04-05 CCTRN selects MHI as one of seven U.S. centers of excellence 0 None
2012-04-05 Video: Santorum still swinging at Romney about health care record 0 None
2012-04-05 Simbionix sponsors first fellowship at USF Health CAMLS 0 None
2012-04-05 More must be done to increase access to family planning services for women in rural areas 0 None
2012-04-05 Study tracking progress in maternal, child health highlights inequities in intervention coverage 0 None
2012-04-05 Federal court judge takes umbrage at Obama's remarks on judicial activism and the health law 0 None
2012-04-05 Catholic University ends birth control coverage; Texas plans grant applications to free money for Women's Health Program 0 None
2012-04-05 ASN participates in ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely campaign 0 None
2012-04-05 Government of Sweden announces sub-Saharan Africa strategy for HIV/AIDS, reproductive health 0 None
2012-04-05 Poor countries must adapt health systems to meet chronic care needs of aging population, WHO says 0 None
2012-04-05 Humanitarian agencies suspend aid programs in northern Mali after armed groups ransack, loot offices, warehouses 0 None
2012-04-05 Viewpoints: Obama's 'diatribe' on Ryan budget; President 'recovers' on statements about the court; Other health care mandates 0 None
2012-04-05 ProMedica TCH offers Autism Early Learning Program 0 None
2012-04-05 Improving or maintaining physical fitness appears to help obese and overweight children 0 None
2012-04-05 Cedars-Sinai cancer center wins Outstanding Achievement Award from CoC 0 None
2012-04-05 Early administration of corticosteroids reduces ED stay for children with asthma 0 None
2012-04-05 State roundup: Feds deny Hawaii Medicaid hospital limit; Ariz. prison health care gets operator; States consider ins and outs of health law implementation 0 None
2012-04-05 Study describes sexual practices of senior citizens in Spain 0 None
2012-04-05 Older adults with psychological distress more likely to experience functional limitation 0 None
2012-04-05 Unmarried baby boomers face poorer economic and health outcomes 0 None
2012-04-05 Sexually abused young males more likely to cause teen pregnancy 0 None
2012-04-05 Asthma management tips for student athletes 0 None
2012-04-05 Yoga can help prevent mental health problems in high-school students 0 None
2012-04-05 Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers receive five ASBMB awards 0 None
2012-04-04 Political cartoon: 'Cut Off?' 0 None
2012-04-04 Health care issues among women voters fueling Obama lead on Romney 0 None
2012-04-04 Trends in diagnostic coding may explain the cause of decline in pneumonia hospitalizations 0 None
2012-04-04 AAN responds to IOM report, pledges to improve quality of life for epilepsy patients 0 None
2012-04-04 Wash. state suspends ER-payment plan; Penn. 'slashes' kids from Medicaid rolls 0 None
2012-04-04 CMS: Medicare Advantage, Part D to get 3 percent boost in 2013 reimbursements 0 None
2012-04-04 Tips for parents to increase outdoor physical activity for kids 0 None
2012-04-04 Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute performs most adult heart transplants of any U.S. medical center 0 None
2012-04-04 FTC blocks Ohio hospital merger; Kan. mental hospital's 'poor working conditions' 0 None
2012-04-04 FTC approval of Express Scripts-Medco merger triggers new battlegrounds 0 None
2012-04-04 Nurses empowered to administer oral steroids for asthma during emergency 0 None
2012-04-04 First Edition: April 4, 2012 0 None
2012-04-04 Obama attacks GOP budget on Medicare changes, entitlement spending cuts 0 None
2012-04-04 India must focus on food supply chain to improve malnutrition rates 0 None
2012-04-04 Higher-spending hospitals do have better outcomes for emergency patients 0 None
2012-04-04 Haitian cholera epidemic no place for 'good-guy/bad-guy distinctions' 0 None
2012-04-04 Norway study raises new U.S. mammogram overdiagnosis questions 0 None
2012-04-04 Obama confident the health law will be upheld 0 None
2012-04-04 IPS examines efforts to end FGM in Liberia 0 None
2012-04-04 Health law action at the high court takes a political toll 0 None
2012-04-04 New County Health Rankings released 0 None
2012-04-04 Improved access to family planning in Africa will lead to economic development 1 None
2012-04-04 NIDA to showcase PEERx teen initiative at National RX Drug Abuse Summit 0 None
2012-04-04 Advocates for Youth report examines youth policies within PEPFAR 0 None
2012-04-04 Oral arguments showcased justices' personalities 0 None
2012-04-04 Two leading authorities partner to write and edit Stroke Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation 0 None
2012-04-04 Ryan budget plan draws tough talk from Obama while insurers keep their distance 0 None
2012-04-04 White House, FDA often experience internal clashes 0 None
2012-04-04 Combination of ADHD drug and parental intervention can help children with autism 0 None
2012-04-04 New initiative aims to strengthen regulatory capacity, systems for delivery of medicines in Africa 0 None
2012-04-04 Loyola’s hand surgeons see more patients with thumb arthritis 0 None
2012-04-04 International community urging Sudanese government to open humanitarian access to Southern areas 0 None
2012-04-04 UNICEF launches social media campaign to raise awareness of malnutrition among children in Sahel region 0 None
2012-04-04 IOM releases summary of workshop on country-level decision making for controlling chronic diseases 0 None
2012-04-04 Discussion of NSABB recommendation to publish controversial bird flu studies to continue in London meeting 0 None
2012-04-04 Infections in older adults may increase risk of hospitalization for dangerous blood clots 0 None
2012-04-04 Nine physician organizations identify specific tests or procedures that may be unnecessary 0 None
2012-04-04 Study: Obesity adds more to health care costs than smoking 0 None
2012-04-04 Multiplier App can predict mature height and bone length in children 0 None
2012-04-04 Parents can help autistic kids connect, communicate and learn 0 5
2012-04-04 Viewpoints: Shouldering the health costs of the 'irresponsible'; Learning from the parallels between Obamacare and the 'war on terror' 0 None
2012-04-04 Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of mortality in intensive care patients 0 None
2012-04-04 Blues insurers win antitrust case in Mich., see profits increase 20% in Minn.; HMO profit caps mean Minn. will get $8M back from another insurer 0 None
2012-04-04 State roundup: Docs fight over HMO in Fla.; Striking health law wouldn't stop reform in Minn.; Calif. mulls public employee 'Bill of Rights' 0 None
2012-04-03 IOM releases new report on public health dimensions of epilepsies 0 None
2012-04-03 Registries overestimate number of sex-offenders 0 None
2012-04-03 Radioactive iodine from Japan nuclear reactor explosion found in New Hampshire 0 None
2012-04-03 First Edition: April 3, 2012 0 None
2012-04-03 InstantLabs receives PTM certification for Salmonella Species Food Safety Kit 0 None
2012-04-03 UFOV test predicts driving problems related to distraction in older adults 0 None
2012-04-03 Public service announcement on pediatric pulmonary hypertension 0 None
2012-04-03 Early appendectomy can reduce length of stay, medical interventions and hospital charges 0 None
2012-04-03 Federal Trade Commission OKs $29 billion merger by Express Scripts, Medco 0 None
2012-04-03 Doctors more reluctant to start their patients on insulin 0 None
2012-04-03 USAID working to help millions needing food aid in Africa's Sahel region 0 None
2012-04-03 Medicare: Republicans face uphill battle to find like minds across the aisle 0 None
2012-04-03 South Sudan hoping to mark three years without recording polio case 0 None
2012-04-03 UT Southwestern molecular biologist to receive Steven C. Beering Award 0 None
2012-04-03 NSABB recommends full publication of controversial bird flu studies 0 None
2012-04-03 Supreme Court's health law ruling: If that falls, what's next? 0 None
2012-04-03 PRI's 'The World' examines role of churches in fight against HIV in Swaziland 0 None
2012-04-03 Health insurers continue to rally after high court hearings 0 None
2012-04-03 Genetic counseling does not help parents in disclosing their breast cancer information to children 0 None
2012-04-03 April issue of WHO Bulletin available online 0 None
2012-04-03 Supreme Court justices emerge as possible players in upcoming presidential election 0 None
2012-04-03 Viewpoints: 'Outrageously high fee' for emergency services; Mysterious rise in autism cases 0 None
2012-04-03 UCM to launch Medicine and Religion Faculty Scholars Program 0 None
2012-04-03 UNC to design and implement Hillman Scholars Program in Nursing Innovation 0 None
2012-04-03 U.S. government releases $120M in emergency assistance to help drought-affected West African countries 0 None
2012-04-03 State capitols: Social issues a hot topic; Iowa short on time for state budget; Kansas advances drug bills 0 None
2012-04-03 Views on the Supreme Court review: No matter what the decision, reform will go on; The case threatens the court's legacy 0 None
2012-04-03 Health reform means ER use jumps in Colo.; Calif. insurance premiums rise; Ore. waits to see who wants in on coordinated care 0 None
2012-04-03 Texas hospitals ask for Medicaid money diversion; Wash. pauses plan to not pay for some ER visits; Adult day care transition starts in Calif. 0 None
2012-04-03 Computer model can predict malaria epidemics in India 0 None
2012-04-03 Perspectives on the health law: Santorum offers his plan for health freedom; Cardinal Dolan's meeting with Obama; Dems' and GOP's 'misconception' 0 None
2012-04-03 UCD develops Adult Dose-Risk Smartcard 0 None
2012-04-03 ACOEM joins AHA, ALA and other organizations to formally oppose S.J. Res. 37 0 None
2012-04-03 Patients prefer immediate access to radiology reports 0 None
2012-04-03 Underage female drinkers at increased risk of fatal car crashes 0 None
2012-04-03 Only few cancer patients are referred to orthopedic services 0 None
2012-04-03 CovalentMedical makes Focus MaculaPro available to general public 0 None
2012-04-03 AFMR to honor Einstein clinical scientist with Outstanding Investigator Award 0 None
2012-04-03 Cell Press introduces new career network for life scientists 0 None
2012-04-02 Exclusive breastfeeding policy implemented in South Africa amidst criticism 0 None
2012-04-02 State-based health policies grab attention 0 None
2012-04-02 Medicaid long-term care restrictions tighten 0 None
2012-04-02 Democrats offer optimistic take on court's health law decision 0 None
2012-04-02 Political cartoon: 'Second Guessing?' 0 None
2012-04-02 New York Times examines global response to Haiti's cholera epidemic 0 None
2012-04-02 Premier healthcare alliance awards new agreements for high density mobile storage systems 0 None
2012-04-02 Accountable Healthcare completes acquisition of MED-STAFF Oklahoma 0 None
2012-04-02 First Edition: April 2, 2012 0 None
2012-04-02 Leicester Kidney Exercise Team shortlisted for BMJ award 0 None
2012-04-02 Medworxx announces addition of York Central Hospital 0 None
2012-04-02 ACAAI/AAAAI publish position statement in support of ATS guideline on Aerocrine's FeNO test 0 None
2012-04-02 Therakos introduces Lighting Up Lives campaign for patients with immune diseases 0 None
2012-04-02 New guidelines offer guidance on how and when to switch between RA drug classes 0 None
2012-04-02 States' efforts to change health system take on new significance 0 None
2012-04-02 Post-Supreme Court, political debate on health law heats up 0 None
2012-04-02 Biden, Schumer expect court to uphold health law 0 None
2012-04-02 ERS, ECDC publish European Union Standards for Tuberculosis Care 0 None

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