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Females who base their self worth on appearance tend to share more photos on Facebook

In a new study published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, University at Buffalo researcher Michael A. Stefanone, PhD, and colleagues found that females who base their self worth on their appearance tend to share more photos online and maintain larger networks on online social networking sites.

8 Mar 2011

Stakeholders address questions related to HIT impact on healthcare disparities at invitational roundtable

A diverse group of healthcare stakeholders address questions related to health information technology's impact on health and healthcare disparities in a two-day invitational roundtable on March 7-8, sponsored by the Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and AMIA, the association for informatics professionals.

8 Mar 2011

Study explores nine nutrition education online courses

Most of us have heard of Phoenix, no, not the mystical bird or the capital of Arizona, but the online university. According to the Babson Survey Research Group, enrollment in online courses is growing faster than overall higher education offerings due to various reasons like the economic downturn. With the increase in demand for online education, a study in the March/April 2011 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior explores nine online nutrition courses.

8 Mar 2011

Carnot LSI launches new website for industrial contacts

Developed by Floralis, the University Joseph Fourier's technology transfer, the new website www.carnot-lsi.com www.carnot-lsi.com is more detailed comprehensive, more user-friendly and most of all more accessible to its target audience of industrial contacts.

7 Mar 2011

Poll explores link between Americans' use of communication technologies and sleep habits

The 2011 Sleep in America- poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation finds pervasive use of communications technology in the hour before bed. It also finds that a significant number of Americans aren't getting the sleep they say they need and are searching for ways to cope.

7 Mar 2011

Pennsylvanians to observe Problem Gambling Awareness Week

The state departments of Health, Revenue and Agriculture – along with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board – are working together to highlight "Problem Gambling Awareness Week," March 6-12, to ensure that Pennsylvanians with gambling addiction problems know that help is available.

5 Mar 2011

BATSK advances 0.3% stock this week in the U.S.

BATS Global Markets, a global stock market operator, reports the BATS 1000 Index advanced 0.3% for the week ending March 4 in the U.S. The S&P 500 Index was up 0.1% for the same period.

5 Mar 2011

American Express, TakePart announce final round of Members Project winners

American Express and TakePart announced today the final round of Members Project winners, chosen by the public through online voting. These five organizations will collectively receive $1 million in funding from American Express to advance their missions of serving communities around the country.

5 Mar 2011

Philips introduces new innovative and cost-effective solutions for radiology at ECR 2011

At the European Congress of Radiology 2011, Royal Philips Electronics is ushering in a new era in radiology science with Imaging 2.0, a concept fueled by integration of technology, clinician and patient.

5 Mar 2011

CRF Health to present on ePRO data collection methods at DIA EuroMeeting

CRF Health, a leading global provider of ePRO solutions for the Life Sciences Industry will be joined by industry colleagues at the DIA EuroMeeting for a session on the topic ePRO data collection methods.

5 Mar 2011

State roundup: After Vinson stay, Alaska to implement health law

After allowing the application deadline to pass for $1 million in federal health care assistance, Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell said Thursday he will begin implementing the new health care law after all, now that a Florida judge has told the states to do just that.

5 Mar 2011

Research roundup: Hospital infections and costs; Prescription confusion; Medicaid and access to care

"Sepsis affects approximately 750,000 patients each year in the United States and is in many ways a model condition for examining the relationship between hospital spending and patient outcomes and for identifying potential opportunities to improve the value of hospital care," write the authors.

5 Mar 2011

Worldwide collaborative project to improve newborn screening accuracy for metabolic disorders

A unique worldwide collaborative project takes advantage of the Internet to improve the accuracy of screening for rare metabolic disorders in newborns, reports a paper in the March issue of Genetics in Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of The American College of Medical Genetics.

4 Mar 2011

IBM announces new Patient Empowerment System

Today IBM announced the next evolution of the patient portal, significantly expanding the types of information, alerts, recommendations and interactive coaching healthcare providers can offer to their patients online.

3 Mar 2011

Level 3, ALA sign agreement to provide DIA, voice services to improve lung health awareness

Level 3 Communications, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with the American Lung Association of the Midland States, a non-profit healthcare organization serving Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee, to provide dedicated Internet access and voice services in support of its mission to improve lung health awareness.

2 Mar 2011

Survey finds social networking sites associated with one in five divorces in the US

If you're single, Facebook and other social networking sites can help you meet that special someone. However, for those in even the healthiest of marriages, improper use can quickly devolve into a marital disaster.

1 Mar 2011

Daytime sleep can have cardiovascular benefits: New research

A daytime sleep could have cardiovascular benefits according to new research by Ryan Brindle and Sarah Conklin, PhD, from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania in the US.

28 Feb 2011

Kiwis can go online to support St John for Christchurch ambulance service infrastructure work

Kiwis worldwide can go online to support St John, the ambulance service provider helping residents and communities in Christchurch after the recent earthquake which devastated much of the city.

28 Feb 2011

LodgeNet Interactive annual 2010 revenue decreases to $452.2 million

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation today reported annual 2010 revenue of $452.2 million compared to $484.5 million in 2009. Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $(17.4) million or $(0.71) per share (basic and diluted) for 2010 compared to $(13.3) million or $(0.59) per share (basic and diluted) for 2009.

25 Feb 2011

ICTS concludes enrollment months ahead of schedule for rheumatology study

ICTS, the patient recruitment and clinical trial services company, has successfully completed the fifth in a series of rheumatology study recruitment efforts for the same sponsor. Using an integrated approach that centered around a study website, social media, geographically initiated keyword search advertising, and also included site enrollment toolkits, the program exceeded the enrollment timelines established by the sponsor.

25 Feb 2011

Internet News and Research

Females who base their self worth on appearance tend to share more photos on Facebook

Stakeholders address questions related to HIT impact on healthcare disparities at invitational roundtable

Study explores nine nutrition education online courses

Carnot LSI launches new website for industrial contacts

Poll explores link between Americans' use of communication technologies and sleep habits

Pennsylvanians to observe Problem Gambling Awareness Week

BATSK advances 0.3% stock this week in the U.S.

American Express, TakePart announce final round of Members Project winners

Philips introduces new innovative and cost-effective solutions for radiology at ECR 2011

CRF Health to present on ePRO data collection methods at DIA EuroMeeting

State roundup: After Vinson stay, Alaska to implement health law

Research roundup: Hospital infections and costs; Prescription confusion; Medicaid and access to care

Worldwide collaborative project to improve newborn screening accuracy for metabolic disorders

IBM announces new Patient Empowerment System

Level 3, ALA sign agreement to provide DIA, voice services to improve lung health awareness

Survey finds social networking sites associated with one in five divorces in the US

Daytime sleep can have cardiovascular benefits: New research

Kiwis can go online to support St John for Christchurch ambulance service infrastructure work

LodgeNet Interactive annual 2010 revenue decreases to $452.2 million

ICTS concludes enrollment months ahead of schedule for rheumatology study

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