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BTMed, SCCA expand early lung cancer detection program for high risk construction workers

Today, the Building Trades National Medical Screening Program (BTMed) and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) expanded their early lung cancer detection program (ELCD) for high risk construction workers in Western Washington.

9 May 2014

Researchers to develop unique technology to help physicians perform ultrasound-guided procedures involving needle placement

Significant funding from NIBIB has enabled researchers to develop a unique technology to help physicians perform ultrasound-guided procedures involving needle placement such as needle biopsies, central line insertion, and local anesthesia.

8 May 2014

CT-guided IRE therapy offers safe, feasible primary local treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer

A small group of patients with locally advanced unresectable pancreatic carcinoma suffered no major ill effects-pancreatitis or fistula formation-after undergoing percutaneous CT-guided irreversible electroporation (IRE)-a nonthermal ablation technology that is safe near vascular and ductal structures-as a therapy.

8 May 2014

State highlights: SEIU, hospital strike deal in Calif.; N.Y. Medicaid audit; dental therapists

A selection of health policy stories from California, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana and North Carolina.

8 May 2014

Viewpoints: Evidence for Obamacare saving lives; a continuing role for Minnesotacare

People asking the ultimate question about the Affordable Care Act--will it actually save lives?--now have an answer, and it's yes.

8 May 2014

Dose-tracking software provides easy monitoring of radiation dose exposure in academic practice

Dose-tracking software provides effective and easy monitoring of radiation dose exposure in a busy academic practice, according to research conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital.

8 May 2014

Neuron-to-neuron communication plays essential role in development of synapses

A study has shown that a long-overlooked form of neuron-to-neuron communication called miniature neurotransmission plays an essential role in the development of synapses, the regions where nerve impulses are transmitted and received.

8 May 2014

BIOTRONIK's Entovis pacemaker system gets FDA approval

BIOTRONIK, a leading manufacturer of cardiovascular medical devices, announced today that the Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for its Entovis pacemaker system with ProMRI technology.

7 May 2014

State highlights: N.D. kids' program eligibility; Conn. nursing home transparency; La. hospital privatization

A selection of health policy stories from North Dakota, Connecticut, Louisiana, Colorado, New York, Kansas and Missouri.

7 May 2014

Johns Hopkins to use $65 million gift to expand Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins will use a $65 million gift toward the construction of a new patient care building that will be named for the late Albert P. “Skip” Viragh, Jr., a Maryland mutual fund investment leader and philanthropist.

7 May 2014

Study: Access to EHR in acute care situations may influence care given to patient

Unlike medical records kept in paper charts, electronic health records (EHR) provide numerous access points to clinicians to review a patient's medical history.

7 May 2014

Scientists identify key molecular switches that control age-related memory impairment

Even among the healthiest individuals, memory and cognitive abilities decline with age. This aspect of normal aging can affect an individual's quality of life and capability to live independently but the rate of decline is variable across individuals.

7 May 2014

More court hearings for health law legal challenges

This week, the Pacific Legal Foundation will make oral arguments in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Its challenge claims the health law imposes new taxes unconstitutionally.

7 May 2014

Laparoscopic-assisted colonoscopy with polypectomy reduces hospital utilization

A surgical method combining two techniques for removing precancerous polyps during colonoscopies can substantially reduce the recovery time and the length of hospital stays, potentially saving the health-care system millions of dollars, according to research presented today at Digestive Disease Week- (DDW).

6 May 2014

DTI scans reveal males take longer recovery time after concussion than females

A study of concussion patients using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) found that males took longer to recover after concussion than females did.

6 May 2014

NCCN publishes new patient resource for stage 0 breast cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), with the support of the NCCN Foundation®, announces the availability of the NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Breast Cancer Stages 0 - IV—the latest addition to the library of NCCN Guidelines for Patients available online free-of-charge at NCCN.org/patients.

6 May 2014

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BTMed, SCCA expand early lung cancer detection program for high risk construction workers

Researchers to develop unique technology to help physicians perform ultrasound-guided procedures involving needle placement

CT-guided IRE therapy offers safe, feasible primary local treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer

State highlights: SEIU, hospital strike deal in Calif.; N.Y. Medicaid audit; dental therapists

Viewpoints: Evidence for Obamacare saving lives; a continuing role for Minnesotacare

Dose-tracking software provides easy monitoring of radiation dose exposure in academic practice

Neuron-to-neuron communication plays essential role in development of synapses

BIOTRONIK's Entovis pacemaker system gets FDA approval

State highlights: N.D. kids' program eligibility; Conn. nursing home transparency; La. hospital privatization

Johns Hopkins to use $65 million gift to expand Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study: Access to EHR in acute care situations may influence care given to patient

Scientists identify key molecular switches that control age-related memory impairment

More court hearings for health law legal challenges

Laparoscopic-assisted colonoscopy with polypectomy reduces hospital utilization

DTI scans reveal males take longer recovery time after concussion than females

NCCN publishes new patient resource for stage 0 breast cancer

New biomarker shows promise in improving screening for esophageal cancer

AGA announces recipients of its annual recognition awards 2014

Vibrating oral capsule for chronic constipation shows positive results

Burwell confirmation hearings promise to showcase partisan split on health law

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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