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Lockheed Martin awarded contracts to accelerate advancement of Nationwide Health Information Network

Lockheed Martin will take steps to accelerate the advancement of digital health records and secure health information exchanges with two new agreements to support the Nationwide Health Information Network. The contracts, which were awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), total $9 million over two years.

26 Aug 2010

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital implements One Medical Passport for automation of pre-op processes

Medical Web Technologies today announced that Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, the largest acute care hospital in the Seacoast, has successfully taken its pre-operative process online with One Medical Passport. Since implementing One Medical Passport, Wentworth-Douglass has lowered operating costs, increased patient satisfaction, and reclaimed valuable nurse time.

25 Aug 2010

Rock Sake traditional white spirits are gluten and sulfite free

The movement toward high quality, all natural food and drink continues to gain momentum and Americans need a cocktail that fits in with their healthy lifestyle. Rock Sake is a line of ultra-premium, domestically produced sake that is a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional white spirits. Per ounce, Rock Sake is half the calories of vodka, rum and other white spirits and is gluten and sulfite free.

25 Aug 2010

Increased levels of Oxytocin hormone fosters trust, increases generosity

Oxytocin (OT) is a hormone that plays an important role in social behavior-it has even been nicknamed "the love hormone" and "liquid trust." Increased levels of OT have been associated with greater caring, generosity, and trust.

25 Aug 2010

Men who get genital piercings not strange or aberrant: Study

A new study by researchers at Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center found that the average man with a genital piercing is 31, white, heterosexual, college-educated and earns more than $36,000 a year.

24 Aug 2010

PCF to conduct special Charlie Wilson Concert to support fight against prostate cancer

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announced a special Charlie Wilson Concert for Prostate Cancer. The concert, including performances by Baltimore's famed Soulful Symphony, conducted by Darin Atwater, will take place on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 8 p.m. at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.

24 Aug 2010

Aetna offers Employee Assistance Program resources for flood-impacted members

Aetna is making it easier for members impacted by the flooding in Tennessee to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs.The company is monitoring the situation carefully, and will re-evaluate its medical and dental policies for members as necessary to help them access care in the flood-impacted areas in Middle Tennessee, where many people face evacuations from their homes.

23 Aug 2010

Stanford Hospital installs high-definition monitors to enhance patient care

When a patient checks in to Stanford Hospital from now on, the room wall will have an extra special something. Most hospitals have had televisions in patient rooms for decades. But few now have what Stanford offers its patients on new, 26-inch high definition monitors

21 Aug 2010

MINDBODY receives fund from two venture capital firms

MINDBODY, Inc., the industry leader in cloud-based, business management software for health and wellness organizations worldwide, has received a major investment from two of the country's most respected venture capital firms, Bessemer Venture Partners and Catalyst Investors.

21 Aug 2010

Integra LifeSciences opens new Center for Research, Education and Training in Irvine, California

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced today the opening of its state-of-the art Center for Research, Education and Training in Irvine, California. The new facility is designed to accommodate hands-on simulated surgical training, while also creating a laboratory setting for research and development for Integra's products in spine, orthopedics and neurosurgery.

20 Aug 2010

Stars line-up for Stand Up To Cancer's translational research initiative

An extraordinary line-up of actors, musicians, athletes and journalists have banded together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), the groundbreaking initiative aimed at raising funds to accelerate innovative cancer research bringing new therapies to patients quickly that will saves lives now.

19 Aug 2010

PharmaVentures announces global expansion of PharmaDeals Agreements

PharmaVentures, the company behind the PharmaDeals(R) range of business information, announced today the expansion of its PharmaDeals Agreements coverage that includes exclusive interviews with deal makers around the world. The announcement follows major enhancement of its dedicated, market leading platform delivering deal data and information to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.

19 Aug 2010

Protection from unrealistic claims of Direct to consumer genetic tests needed

Direct to consumer (DTC) genetic tests are increasingly being marketed to the public via television, print ads, and the Internet. These home genetic tests provide access to a person's genomic information without necessarily involving a doctor or insurance company in the process.

19 Aug 2010

Labor groups, abortion activists push candidates; Ruling veils political donors

Groups on all sides of the political spectrum are running full-tilt at candidates and health issues in advance of the November elections.

19 Aug 2010

Lifeloc warns against use of semiconductor breath testers for BAC measurement

Lifeloc Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of professional breathalyzers has released the industry's first independent report on the accuracy and reliability of popular semiconductor (silicone oxide) breath testers sold in mass retail, pharmacy, specialty stores and on the Internet.

19 Aug 2010

Broadband could be boon for rural clinics

A federal broadband initiative may have implications for the health system, too, NPR reports. "Millions of Americans who live in rural areas travel long distances to get health care. Or they may go without it. But high-speed Internet connections now make it possible to bring a doctor's expertise to patients in far-off places, if those places are connected. As part of its National Broadband Plan, the Federal Communications Commission has pledged $400 million a year to connect nearly 12,000 rural health care providers."

19 Aug 2010

First Edition: August 18, 2010

In today's headlines, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners takes action on key recommendations related to health reform implementation.

18 Aug 2010

Adults who have Internet access at home prone to romantic relationships: Research

Adults who have Internet access at home are much more likely to be in romantic relationships than adults without Internet access, according to research to be presented at the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.

17 Aug 2010

Emerging Healthcare Solutions announces new website of Stand-By Systems

Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. disclosed today that Stand-By Systems (SBS) has established an Internet presence by launching a website that describes their company and its ground-breaking products. EHSI is currently moving to finalize a Definitive Agreement with SBS and has already executed a term sheet for the deal, which was announced on August 2nd.

17 Aug 2010

Doctors online

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's plans for e-health mean that physicians will be able to diagnose patients using webcams over the internet under a hi-tech health policy. Ms Gillard launched her futuristic health plans in Brisbane yesterday. Under this $392 million health plan, families with home computers will be able to get access to an after hours online doctor using webcams and internet messaging services such as Skype from July 2012. Services would improve once the Government rolls out its high-speed national broadband network.

16 Aug 2010