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Tufts Medical Center receives funds to develop mathematical models to identify patients for clinical trials

A Tufts Medical Center research team at the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies (ICRHPS) has been approved for a funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to develop a method for patient-centered enrollment in comparative effectiveness trials called Mathematical Equipoise.

28 Jan 2014

The view from two counties with soaring uninsurance rates

The Texas Tribune looks at how Houston officials are using techniques honed in hurricanes and other public emergencies to try to enroll the uninsured. Kaiser Health News looks at the health law's impact on the county in Florida that has the state's highest uninsured rates.

28 Jan 2014

Use of standardized medical management protocol and surgery can improve life expectancy

For patients who have experienced a large stroke that cuts off blood supply to a large part of the brain, the use of standardized medical management protocol and surgery to decompress swelling can improve life expectancy, Mayo Clinic researchers found in a recent study.

28 Jan 2014

Scientists start clinical trial of EDP-788 oral antibiotic to treat MRSA infections

Scientists have begun the first human clinical trial of EDP-788, an investigational oral antibiotic intended to treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections.

27 Jan 2014

Federal Judge Rules Idaho hospital must unwind merger with physicians group

The court supported a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission that argued the merger reduced competition in the local marketplace.

27 Jan 2014

States use waivers to expand Medicaid their way

Also in the news is the Missouri Chamber of Commerce's hiring of retired Republican Sen. Kit Bond to help the state's Democratic governor lobby GOP state lawmakers to expand Medicaid.

27 Jan 2014

First Edition: January 27, 2014

Today's headlines include a report about a new Associated Press poll that found some negative views of the health law may be easing.

27 Jan 2014

Researchers examine role of white coats and neck ties in transmission of infection

In a move to reduce health care associated infections, certain attire for health care professionals, including the traditional white coat, could become a thing of the past.

27 Jan 2014

ABIHM expands to become the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine

In 2014, the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM) will expand to become an international academy, the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM).

27 Jan 2014

Jersey Shore University earns Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for inpatient diabetes care program

Jersey Shore University Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for its inpatient diabetes care program by providing the best care available for patients with diabetes, and successfully meeting The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety.

27 Jan 2014

Omnicell’s Pandora business analytics solutions now available in the Middle East markets

Omnicell, Inc. (OMCL) today announced that its Pandora® business analytics solutions are now available for customers in the Middle East markets.

From Omnicell, Inc. 27 Jan 2014

MGH Institute of Health Professions proposes to add new MPAS program

MGH Institute of Health Professions plans to add a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program to its menu of health professions degrees beginning in May 2015.

27 Jan 2014

Copenhagen researchers boost self-efficacy of diabetic patients through motivational health coaching

By means of so-called health coaching, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a large group of diabetics to markedly improve their oral health.

27 Jan 2014

Magellan Health Services sets up toll-free number in response to shooting at Columbia mall

Magellan Health Services, a specialty health care management organization with deep ties to the Columbia, Maryland area, today announced that, in response to the shooting at The Mall in Columbia, it has set up a 24-hour toll-free hotline for individuals to access, regardless of whether or not they are Magellan members.

27 Jan 2014

Saga ends: Texas woman disconnected from ventilator

News outlets covered the final outcome of a court order.

27 Jan 2014

Study: Patients feel safer when they receive surgical safety checklist

Patients feel safer - and likely are safer - when they receive a surgical safety checklist and request that their health care providers use it, suggests a pilot study being presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2014.

25 Jan 2014

Focused ultrasound exam may accurately identify athletes with heart problems

A young athlete in seemingly excellent health dies suddenly from a previously undetected cardiovascular condition such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in nearly every U.S. state annually.

25 Jan 2014

Fluoridation fails as America's cavity crisis escalates

Today is the 69th birthday of water fluoridation – the top public health blunder of all time, reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF)

25 Jan 2014

Viewpoints: Consumers awakening to health law's 'perverse incentives;' Medicaid expansion could help Dems in mid-term elections; new 'devious tactic' in smoking

With fewer glitches to deter them, millions of Americans are now logging on to the ObamaCare health-insurance-exchange websites. When they get there, many are discovering some unpleasant surprises:

25 Jan 2014

Cantrell Drug Company amends FDA registration to include 503B compounding outsourcing facility

Cantrell Drug Company today announced amendment of its U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registration to include the new 503B "compounding outsourcing facility" designation established under the recently passed Drug Quality and Security Act so that it can continue to serve patients nationwide with sterile medications that meet the most exacting quality standards.

25 Jan 2014

Health Care News and Research

Tufts Medical Center receives funds to develop mathematical models to identify patients for clinical trials

The view from two counties with soaring uninsurance rates

Use of standardized medical management protocol and surgery can improve life expectancy

Scientists start clinical trial of EDP-788 oral antibiotic to treat MRSA infections

Federal Judge Rules Idaho hospital must unwind merger with physicians group

States use waivers to expand Medicaid their way

First Edition: January 27, 2014

Researchers examine role of white coats and neck ties in transmission of infection

ABIHM expands to become the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine

Jersey Shore University earns Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for inpatient diabetes care program

Omnicell’s Pandora business analytics solutions now available in the Middle East markets

MGH Institute of Health Professions proposes to add new MPAS program

Copenhagen researchers boost self-efficacy of diabetic patients through motivational health coaching

Magellan Health Services sets up toll-free number in response to shooting at Columbia mall

Saga ends: Texas woman disconnected from ventilator

Study: Patients feel safer when they receive surgical safety checklist

Focused ultrasound exam may accurately identify athletes with heart problems

Fluoridation fails as America's cavity crisis escalates

Viewpoints: Consumers awakening to health law's 'perverse incentives;' Medicaid expansion could help Dems in mid-term elections; new 'devious tactic' in smoking

Cantrell Drug Company amends FDA registration to include 503B compounding outsourcing facility

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