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Increasing patient responsibility in medical decisions may decrease their willingness to accept risky treatment options

A recent study suggests that increasing patient responsibility for making medical decisions may decrease their willingness to accept risky treatment options. Details of this proof-of-concept study appear in the December issue of Arthritis Care & Research, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology.

30 Nov 2009

Interventions by parent mentors can effectively reduce wheezing and asthma attacks in children

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found that informed adults can help families stave off complications associated with asthma. The findings, available online and in the December issue of Pediatrics, suggest that interventions by parent mentors - caregivers of asthmatic children who have received specialized topical training - can effectively reduce wheezing, asthma attacks, emergency room visits and missed adult workdays.

30 Nov 2009

Toshiba America Medical Systems introduces new Viamo laptop ultrasound system

Many hand-carried ultrasound systems offer better access to patients when space is compromised, but cannot provide all of the advanced radiology capabilities required to perform exams in today’s demanding ultrasound environment.

30 Nov 2009

MEDecision to demonstrate IHE image sharing documentation at RSNA 2009

MEDecision, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative health care management solutions, will be an active participant at the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the world’s premier scientific and educational forum in radiology.

30 Nov 2009

Public option expected to dominate Senate debate on health reform this week

The Associated Press: "... the all-hands-on-deck Democratic coalition that allowed the bill to advance is fracturing already. ... Some Democratic senators say they'll jump ship from the bill without tighter restrictions on abortion coverage. Others say they'll go unless a government plan to compete with private insurance companies gets tossed overboard.

29 Nov 2009

AIDS Healthcare Foundation to hold free rapid HIV testing to mark World AIDS Day

In observation of World AIDS Day this year, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS group and which currently provides more than 15,000 free HIV and STD tests annually in California via its community-based testing programs, is hosting an extended day—and evening—of free rapid HIV testing this Saturday, November 28th, starting at 10 am, going until 2 am Sunday at its ‘Out of the Closet’ Hollywood thrift store and testing location (6210 Sunset). The HIV testing marathon is being held as part of AHF’s ‘Testing Millions’ campaign, a worldwide initiative to test more than three million people in conjunction with the observance of this year’s World AIDS Day, Tuesday, December 1st. In an effort to raise awareness about the event and HIV testing, LA’s KIIS radio station (102.7 FM) will have its mobile van broadcasting live from the testing event from 8 pm to 10 pm Saturday.

28 Nov 2009

Ontario government announces funding for seven additional NP-led clinics

People across Ontario will see improved access to primary care thanks to a government announcement that will fund seven additional Nurse Practitioner (NP)-led clinics.

28 Nov 2009

Eight new nurse practitioner-led clinics to be opened across Ontario

Ontario's doctors are frustrated that the government has announced another eight new nurse practitioner-led clinics will open across the province. All health care professionals have an important role to play, which is why Ontario's doctors have long advocated for collaborative health care teams where various health professionals work together under one roof to provide care to a large number of patients.

27 Nov 2009

Many amendments to massive Senate health bill expected

The Senate is scheduled to begin debate Monday on health care, and according to some news organizations, they have their work cut out for themselves.

27 Nov 2009

Dems face huge challenge in reconciling abortion language in House, Senate health bills

Several news outlets are following the dilemmas that Democrats are facing in the health reform bills due to abortion.

27 Nov 2009

Dr. Gail Harrison to receive the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award

A nutritionist whose research was instrumental in adding fruits and vegetables to the federal Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food subsidy will receive the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award for outstanding achievement in the field of maternal-fetal nutrition.

27 Nov 2009

Health Canada announces recent changes made to heparin manufacturing standards

Health Canada is informing health care professionals and Canadians of recent changes to heparin manufacturing standards in the United States that will result in a decrease in the potency of certain heparin products by about 10 per cent.

27 Nov 2009

Researchers predict diabetes cases to double and cost to triple in the next 25 years

The diabetes population in the United States will almost double over the next 25 years and annual medical spending on the disease is projected to hit $336 billion, up from $113 billion today, according to a study published in the December issue of Diabetes Care. The National Changing Diabetes® Program (NCDP), a program of Novo Nordisk, commissioned the analysis by a team from the University of Chicago.

27 Nov 2009

CIHI study shows number of practicing physicians in Canada has increased by 8%

The number of practising physicians in Canada increased at a faster rate than the population over the past five years, according to a new study released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).

27 Nov 2009

Hospital germ check strategies adaptable for homes

With cold and flu season upon us, it's more important than ever to employ good practices to control the spread of infections and avoid illness.

26 Nov 2009

Senior doctors unite together to address health effects of climate change

Senior doctors from across the globe have come together to form the International Climate and Health Council. Their aim is to mobilise health professionals across the world to help tackle the health effects of climate change.

26 Nov 2009

Aetna Better Health teams up with Hartford student to highlight the importance of diabetes and health literacy

For the second time this year, Aetna Better Health in Connecticut is teaming up with a local student to help complete a senior year “Social Justice Project,” while at the same time informing local residents on the important issues of diabetes and health literacy.

26 Nov 2009

Rate of HIV/AIDS among Hispanics continues to rise

FINDINGS: Researchers from UCLA's Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research surveyed 600 Hispanics recruited from Los Angeles County sexually transmitted disease clinics, community-based organizations and needle-exchange programs.

26 Nov 2009

Preventative care program to educate and seek affordable health care for people with bipolar disorder

Once again, the National Bipolar Foundation and the MedicAlert Foundation receive a proclamation endorsing their "Safe 'til Stable" program, which is now being widely accepted as a preventive health care measure for bipolar disorder.

26 Nov 2009

White House advisers: Senate reform bill controls health costs

In a pre-Thanksgiving conference call with reporters, senior Obama administration officials praised cost controls in the Senate health reform bill.

26 Nov 2009

Health Care News and Research

Increasing patient responsibility in medical decisions may decrease their willingness to accept risky treatment options

Interventions by parent mentors can effectively reduce wheezing and asthma attacks in children

Toshiba America Medical Systems introduces new Viamo laptop ultrasound system

MEDecision to demonstrate IHE image sharing documentation at RSNA 2009

Public option expected to dominate Senate debate on health reform this week

AIDS Healthcare Foundation to hold free rapid HIV testing to mark World AIDS Day

Ontario government announces funding for seven additional NP-led clinics

Eight new nurse practitioner-led clinics to be opened across Ontario

Many amendments to massive Senate health bill expected

Dems face huge challenge in reconciling abortion language in House, Senate health bills

Dr. Gail Harrison to receive the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award

Health Canada announces recent changes made to heparin manufacturing standards

Researchers predict diabetes cases to double and cost to triple in the next 25 years

CIHI study shows number of practicing physicians in Canada has increased by 8%

Hospital germ check strategies adaptable for homes

Senior doctors unite together to address health effects of climate change

Aetna Better Health teams up with Hartford student to highlight the importance of diabetes and health literacy

Rate of HIV/AIDS among Hispanics continues to rise

Preventative care program to educate and seek affordable health care for people with bipolar disorder

White House advisers: Senate reform bill controls health costs

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