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Restrictions on physician work hours may lead to more miscommunication

As shifts change in a hospital, outgoing physicians must "hand off" important information to their replacements in a brief meeting. But a new study of this hand-off process finds that the most important information is not fully conveyed in a majority of cases, even as physicians rate their communication as successful.

11 Mar 2010

Collaborative center established to reduce obesity-related deaths in African-American and Latino communities

A $6 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has funded the creation of ORBIT: Obesity Related Behavioral Intervention Trials to focus on reducing obesity and obesity-related deaths in New York City's African-American and Latino communities.

11 Mar 2010

NHS to improve response to violence against women and children

The role of the NHS in responding to violence against women and children is the subject of a new report by an independent taskforce of experts including Gene Feder, Professor of Primary Health Care at the University of Bristol.

11 Mar 2010

Decade of Action for Road Safety seeks to halt increasing trends in road traffic deaths, injuries worldwide

WHO welcomes the proclamation by the UN General Assembly of the first "Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020" which seeks to halt the increasing trends in road traffic deaths and injuries worldwide.

11 Mar 2010

Illumina sequences DNA of American actress Glenn Close

Illumina, Inc. today announced that it has sequenced the DNA of American actress Glenn Close, the first publicly named female to have her DNA sequenced to full coverage.

From Illumina, Inc. 11 Mar 2010

DaVita recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Companies in 2010

DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), has been recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Companies in 2010 for the fifth consecutive year.

11 Mar 2010

National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis launched with assistance from UNC

Betty Isaacs of Boone, N.C., knows all about the chronic pain of osteoarthritis and the impact it has on her life. "The pain in my knee was so bad, I would just sit around," Isaacs said.

11 Mar 2010

DenMat's LUMINEERS Smile Design Studio to produce Snap-On Smile

DenMat Holdings, LLC, has recently announced its acquisition of the Snap-On Smile® brand and all intellectual property surrounding it. Snap-On Smile will be produced exclusively by DenMat's LUMINEERS® Smile Design Studio, an ISO 9001 certified laboratory offering a comprehensive range of superior esthetic and restorative services.

11 Mar 2010

Investigators develop new mathematical approach to analyze molecular data

Investigators have developed a new mathematical approach to analyze molecular data derived from complex mixtures of immune cells. This approach, when combined with well-established techniques, readily identifies changes in small samples of human whole blood, and has the potential to distinguish between health and disease states.

11 Mar 2010

Harvard School of Public Health launches Firearms Research Digest database

A new firearms research database launched by the Harvard School of Public Health makes scholarly articles more accessible to reporters, law enforcement, public health officials, policymakers, and the general public.

11 Mar 2010

ACC endorses Emmi Solutions and online patient engagement programs to improve patient communication

When patients hear the words “heart failure” they often remember little of the discussion that follows. Stress, emotions, health literacy and even the patient’s condition itself can create a barrier for good communication between patients and their doctors. Studies show patients forget as much as 80% of their discussion with their doctor by the time they reach the parking garage.

11 Mar 2010

New Maryland legislation protects minors from cancer risks caused by UV-radiation of indoor tanning

New Maryland legislation to protect youth from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is based on significant scientific evidence that indoor tanning before the age of 30 is undeniably linked to increased risk of developing the disease. Senator James N. Robey and Delegate William A. Bronrott represent a broad-based coalition of 20 legislators in the Senate and House co-sponsoring cross-filed bills SB 718 and HB 1039 to prohibit minors' use of tanning devices in tanning facilities and prevent any marketing offers of these services to minors.

11 Mar 2010

2010 AAOS conference highlights ways to prevent orthopaedic traumas in children

Over the years, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motocross motorcycles have gained popularity and marketed as toys to consumers. These high-velocity machines can weigh between 300 and 600 pounds, and run on average between 25 and 60 miles per hour, while some even reach maximum speeds of 75 miles per hour.

11 Mar 2010

Current trends in the use of online education: 50% of physician CME to be delivered through online in 2016

If current trends in the use of online education continue, 50% of continuing medical education (CME) used by physicians will be delivered via the Internet in 2016. This would represent a dramatic increase over the 9% of CME delivered via the Internet in 2008.

11 Mar 2010

Highly anticipated Academic Reputation Survey launched

Thomson Reuters today announced it has launched the highly anticipated Academic Reputation Survey, which will help inform the Times Higher Education's influential World University Rankings. The survey reflects a new approach to data gathering and analytics to provide a one-of-a-kind resource to the global scholarly community.

11 Mar 2010

Following existing cholesterol-lowering target guidelines can prevent more heart disease-related incidents

Only half of all patients at high risk of heart disease are given correct targets for lowering their cholesterol levels according to a study of 25,250 patients in Germany published online today (Thursday 11 March) in the European Heart Journal.

11 Mar 2010

Study examines discrepancies in patient and physician expectation with joint replacement surgeries

While physicians strive to set realistic expectations for patients undergoing knee and hip joint replacements, a new study reveals that doctor and patient expectations are sometimes not aligned.

11 Mar 2010

Controlling cholesterol using biologically active molecules isolated from algal infusion

Researchers at Wayne State University's Department of Nutrition and Food Science believe they've uncovered a unique method to control and regulate cholesterol using biologically active molecules isolated from ProAlgaZyme™ -- a proprietary algal infusion produced by Health Enhancement Products, Inc., of Scottsdale, Arizona.

11 Mar 2010

Octenol compound aids mosquitoes in finding blood meal

The potentially deadly yellow-fever-transmitting Aedes aegypti mosquito detects the specific chemical structure of a compound called octenol as one way to find a mammalian host for a blood meal, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists report.

11 Mar 2010

A global initiative to protect the rights of adolescent girls

As leaders gather for the fifteen-year review of the Beijing Platform for Action, we, the members of the United Nations Adolescent Girls Task Force, jointly pledge to intensify our efforts to fulfil the human rights of adolescent girls.

11 Mar 2010

Education News and Research

Restrictions on physician work hours may lead to more miscommunication

Collaborative center established to reduce obesity-related deaths in African-American and Latino communities

NHS to improve response to violence against women and children

Decade of Action for Road Safety seeks to halt increasing trends in road traffic deaths, injuries worldwide

Illumina sequences DNA of American actress Glenn Close

DaVita recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Companies in 2010

National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis launched with assistance from UNC

DenMat's LUMINEERS Smile Design Studio to produce Snap-On Smile

Investigators develop new mathematical approach to analyze molecular data

Harvard School of Public Health launches Firearms Research Digest database

ACC endorses Emmi Solutions and online patient engagement programs to improve patient communication

New Maryland legislation protects minors from cancer risks caused by UV-radiation of indoor tanning

2010 AAOS conference highlights ways to prevent orthopaedic traumas in children

Current trends in the use of online education: 50% of physician CME to be delivered through online in 2016

Highly anticipated Academic Reputation Survey launched

Following existing cholesterol-lowering target guidelines can prevent more heart disease-related incidents

Study examines discrepancies in patient and physician expectation with joint replacement surgeries

Controlling cholesterol using biologically active molecules isolated from algal infusion

Octenol compound aids mosquitoes in finding blood meal

A global initiative to protect the rights of adolescent girls

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