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Challenges in global health: rising to meet them could save millions of lives, say experts

Responding to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and tackling so-called neglected tropical diseases are the focus of the November/December 2009 edition of Health Affairs. The articles, by leading global health experts from around the world, show that although these challenges differ dramatically, rising to meet them could save millions of lives.

3 Nov 2009

Pico-Tesla commences pilot study of its Resonator system for treating type 2 diabetes patients

Pico-Tesla, The Magneceutical™ Therapy Company, announced today that it has commenced a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Pilot Study of up to 165 persons who have type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes.

2 Nov 2009

New teleneurology medicine program to provide 24-hour emergency services launched

Rural and small, suburban hospitals in North Carolina and Virginia can now provide a higher level of emergency stroke and critical neurology care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as part of a new teleneurology medicine program announced Oct. 26, 2009, by Forsyth Medical Center (FMC).

31 Oct 2009

As House bill continues to stir reaction, focus turns to costs, potential amendments

Lawmakers and various groups continue to react to the House health bill, which was released Thursday and may significantly increase federal spending on health care.

31 Oct 2009

Cosmetic pesticides cause cancer, CCSBCY calls for government action

The Canadian Cancer Society B.C. and Yukon is calling on the provincial government to accelerate its plans and initiate a defined and timely public consultation on the use of cosmetic chemical pesticides to protect public health and the environment by the end of this year.

30 Oct 2009

Highly publicized vaccine products not only boost pharmaceutical companies, but also benefit others

Highly publicized vaccine products not only boost the bottom lines of pharmaceutical companies, but also benefit insurance companies, doctors and retailers with their businesses, according to analysis of the recent flu vaccine season by life science market research publisher Kalorama Information.

30 Oct 2009

Bankruptcy Rescue to offer free Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing services for breast cancer victims

Attorney Barton W. Morris, Jr., founder of Bankruptcy Rescue, announced today his team of bankruptcy lawyers will select one local family touched by breast cancer and facing financial crisis, to receive free Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing services from essays submitted online at www.mybankruptcyrescue.com/breastcancer before November 30, 2009.

29 Oct 2009

Canadians should consider taking Vitamin D during fall and winter months

Changing our clocks on Sunday November 1 is an excellent time to consider taking a daily Vitamin D supplement, says the Canadian Cancer Society.

29 Oct 2009

Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems announces new enhancements in the FFlex ePortal Outreach solution

Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems, Inc. announced today the availability of FFlex ePortal Outreach solution. FFlex ePortal is a comprehensive laboratory outreach solution for healthcare facilities, including hospitals, large or small, reference labs, physician offices, nursing homes, clinics or any other facility that requires secure remote access to patient lab data.

28 Oct 2009

Design of a consultation room can improve the quality of a visit to the physician's office

The design of a consultation room can improve the quality of a visit to the physician's office. A collaborative research study developed by Nurture by Steelcase and Mayo Clinic, was conducted to understand the extent to which a consultation room designed to support present-day clinical encounters could affect the consultation between patients and clinicians.

28 Oct 2009

New study provides insight into what women think on decision making with regard to breast cancer surgery

For women just diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the important decisions confronting them is whether to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy. A diagnosis of breast cancer will affect one in every eight women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, causing them to have to decide quickly about treatment.

27 Oct 2009

Axis Three launches 3D surgical simulation platform at Plastic Surgery 2009

At Plastic Surgery 2009, Axis Three (www.axisthree.com), the leader and pioneer of 3D surgical simulation tools for the cosmetic surgery industry, today introduced its Portrait 3D Face Simulation Module, the Company’s latest innovation in its 3D surgical simulation technology.

24 Oct 2009

New Living 4 Life wellness program to make life better for seniors

Aegis Living, a national leader in senior living and assisted living communities, is pleased to announce that it's partnering with Bastyr University, renowned institution of natural health arts and sciences education and research, to make life better for seniors through its new innovative Living 4 Life program. With this collaboration, new programs and activities will enhance the mind, spirit and physical health of residents at Aegis Living.

24 Oct 2009

Adjuvanted and non-adjuvanted H1N1 vaccines safe for pregnant women, say Canadian experts

After discussion with the Public Health Agency of Canada, and based on the evidence for other adjuvanted vaccines as well as experience around the world to date with the adjuvanted H1N1 vaccine, Canadian experts say that both the adjuvanted and non-adjuvanted H1N1 vaccines are safe for pregnant women.

23 Oct 2009

Crossover vote or lost cause? Maine Sen. Collins reform vote examined

Sen. Susan Collins, Maine's junior senator, has a lot of people asking her which way she's leaning on supporting health care reform. And she's remaining mum.

23 Oct 2009

The Century Council provides $100,000 research grant to EMF

As part of a multi-faceted initiative geared to significantly reduce college binge drinking and coinciding with National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, The Century Council, a not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking, has provided a $100,000 research grant to the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) to learn more about the role of emergency services with regard to college binge drinking.

21 Oct 2009

2009 Connected Health Symposium highlights positive impact of digital health trends on patient care

Executives from the Verizon Connected Healthcare Solutions practice group will address the accelerated adoption of interoperability standards and how digital health trends can positively impact both patients and health care providers at the 2009 Connected Health Symposium on Wednesday (Oct. 21).