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Prolong exposure to paint, glue is detrimental for brain

People who are exposed to paint, glue or degreaser fumes at work may experience memory and thinking problems in retirement, decades after their exposure, according to a study published in the May 13, 2014, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

13 May 2014

NextGen Healthcare wins White Coat of Quality Award from Surescripts

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSII) and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, announced today it is a recipient of the Surescripts White Coat of Quality Award, marking its third time earning this prestigious honor.

13 May 2014

Johns Hopkins scientists identify genetic marker associated with development of obsessive-compulsive disorder

A group of researchers led by Johns Hopkins scientists say they have identified a genetic marker that may be associated with the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), whose causes and mechanisms are among the least understood among mental illnesses.

13 May 2014

Study: Katrina and Rita hurricanes may be responsible for stillbirths in worst hit areas

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be responsible for up to half of the stillbirths in the areas hardest hit by the storms, according to a new study co-authored by Ian Breunig, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research (PHSR) and the Center for Innovative Pharmacy Solutions in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science (PPS) at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

13 May 2014

Viewpoints: heath insurance and mortality; newly insured vs. previously insured on marketplaces

The connection between health insurance and mortality is really hard to pin down, even if insurance truly has strong protective effects. The uninsured in America are mainly non-elderly adults.

13 May 2014

Simple paper test quickly identifies teenagers suffering from depression

A few minutes spent filling out a widely accepted mental health assessment in a health care provider's waiting room could make a big difference for some teenagers suffering from depression, according to new study from a nursing researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington.

13 May 2014

Students from St. Louis win 2014 national Script Your Future Award

The marathon quest to hold 28 health education events in 28 days earns a team of student pharmacists, physicians, nurses and therapists a national award.

13 May 2014

Medicare roundup: Alabama pain clinic spending 'hotspot'; quality improvement program scrutinized

Also, the controversy about paying for a hepatitis-C cure and reinstating physicians who lost their licenses.

13 May 2014

Study: In states that didn't expand Medicaid, community health centers will likely take a hit

News outlets examine the cost and benefits states must weigh as they contemplate expanding the Medicaid program. Also, news outlets report on the latest related developments in Georgia and North Carolina.

13 May 2014

People who consume diet rich in resveratrol are likely to develop cardiovascular disease

A study of Italians who consume a diet rich in resveratrol — the compound found in red wine, dark chocolate and berries — finds they live no longer than and are just as likely to develop cardiovascular disease or cancer as those who eat or drink smaller amounts of the antioxidant.

13 May 2014

Republicans look for new battles as health law fight quiets

In the meantime, some sparring continues over the law, a new poll looks at Americans' attitudes on Obamacare, and Democrats continue their push to try to drum up support for the overhaul.

13 May 2014

Delayed care for Veterans is a hot topic on Sunday news shows, in headlines

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said what is now a scandal should have been ex amined years ago. Meanwhile, USA Today and the Arizona Republic have more tales of delayed care.

13 May 2014

Treating older men with early-stage prostate cancer does not help live longer

Treating older men with early-stage prostate cancer who also have other serious underlying health problems with aggressive therapies such as surgery or radiation therapy does not help them live longer and, in fact, can be detrimental, according to a study by UCLA researchers.

13 May 2014

New paper suggests scrapping the health law's employer mandate

The paper, published by the Urban Institute, makes the case that this requirement will not lead to more people getting coverage because those firms that don't provide it will likely opt for the penalty.

13 May 2014

Wake Forest Baptist offers ways to minimize risks of motorcycle accidents

Riding a motorcycle, like most thrilling activities, comes with its own set of dangers. The Emergency Department at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center alone treated 166 motorcycle-related cases during fiscal year 2013. Fifteen of those patients died from their injuries.

13 May 2014

Health law adds to financial squeeze for rural hospitals

The Wall Street Journal reports on how a number of policies and market forces are combining to put added pressure on rural hospitals. Meanwhile, other news outlets report on the challenge of making the health system affordable and the health law's new options for pregnant women.

13 May 2014

Political cartoon: 'Failure To Launch?'

Kaiser Health News provides a fresh take on health policy developments with "Failure To Launch?" by Gary McCoy.

12 May 2014

Valley General Hospital to replace AS/400 based product with Stockell Healthcare's InsightCS system

Stockell Healthcare Systems is pleased to announce that Valley General Hospital, a full-service community hospital located in Monroe, Washington, has selected the company's InsightCS Revenue Cycle Information system.

12 May 2014

State highlights: N.Y. Medicaid change and cash; Conn. mental health cops; Conn. mental health school outreach

A selection of health policy stories from New York, Connecticut and Minnesota. When Hurricane Sandy flooded two adult homes in Queens, hundreds of disabled, elderly or mentally ill residents were caught in the surge.

12 May 2014

Hospital patients now see improved quality of nutrition health care by CMS’ new rule

Hospital patients may now see improved quality and timeliness of nutrition health care and hospitals will save hundreds of millions of dollars annually because of a new rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

12 May 2014

Health Care News and Research

Prolong exposure to paint, glue is detrimental for brain

NextGen Healthcare wins White Coat of Quality Award from Surescripts

Johns Hopkins scientists identify genetic marker associated with development of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Study: Katrina and Rita hurricanes may be responsible for stillbirths in worst hit areas

Viewpoints: heath insurance and mortality; newly insured vs. previously insured on marketplaces

Simple paper test quickly identifies teenagers suffering from depression

Students from St. Louis win 2014 national Script Your Future Award

Medicare roundup: Alabama pain clinic spending 'hotspot'; quality improvement program scrutinized

Study: In states that didn't expand Medicaid, community health centers will likely take a hit

People who consume diet rich in resveratrol are likely to develop cardiovascular disease

Republicans look for new battles as health law fight quiets

Delayed care for Veterans is a hot topic on Sunday news shows, in headlines

Treating older men with early-stage prostate cancer does not help live longer

New paper suggests scrapping the health law's employer mandate

Wake Forest Baptist offers ways to minimize risks of motorcycle accidents

Health law adds to financial squeeze for rural hospitals

Political cartoon: 'Failure To Launch?'

Valley General Hospital to replace AS/400 based product with Stockell Healthcare's InsightCS system

State highlights: N.Y. Medicaid change and cash; Conn. mental health cops; Conn. mental health school outreach

Hospital patients now see improved quality of nutrition health care by CMS’ new rule

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