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EKOS receives $2.7M grant to develop product for treatment of ICH

EKOS Corporation announced today that they received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for the development of a product to provide therapy for intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke.

7 Jun 2010

SEMHIE wins $3M contract for Social Security Administration's electronic medical records initiative

The Southeast Michigan Health Information Exchange announced today that it has won a $2,988,000 contract for an electronic medical records initiative from the Social Security Administration. This award comes to SEMHIE in partnership with its fiduciary, Southeastern Michigan Health Association and its project partners CNSI, The Object Management Group™, Computer Sciences Corporation and Oracle/Sun Microsystems.

7 Jun 2010

Allergan receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Allergan, Inc. has received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing the organization's commitment to taking concrete actions to reduce the cancer risk of its employees and their families through screenings, early detection, and healthy changes in lifestyle and in the workplace.

7 Jun 2010

Right Medicare choices for individuals over 65

For the thousands of people turning 65 in the coming months, it can be a milestone worth celebrating. There also are hurdles to overcome, including making the right Medicare choices, according to Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare plan selection services.

4 Jun 2010

New autism early intervention centers promised for Mackay and Bundaberg

The Queensland Government has announced $1 million a year over three years for new autism centers in Bundaberg and Mackay. These will provide care and also early intervention services to the substantial number of autistic children in the region.

3 Jun 2010

Study provides personalized strategies to boost AIAA compliance in breast cancer patients

Aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgia (AIAA) is a major side effect in breast cancer survivors, producing joint pain so severe that as many as ten percent of women discontinue their therapy prematurely while undergoing treatment with these lifesaving drugs.

3 Jun 2010

African-Americans less likely to undergo total joint replacement procedures

A recent study by researchers at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, suggests that patient treatment preferences play an important role in racial disparities in total joint replacement utilization observed in the US.

3 Jun 2010

Total ankle replacement surgery available as option for patients with painful arthritis: ACFAS

Advances in surgical options for end-stage ankle arthritis have prompted the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons to issue a position statement on the use of total ankle replacement surgery as an option for some patients with painful arthritis.

3 Jun 2010

Genes influence AIAA side effect in breast cancer survivors

2 Jun 2010

GMC to participate in ProTECT III study of progesterone for emergency treatment of TBI

Geisinger Medical Center will participate in ProTECT III, a groundbreaking National Institute of Health -sponsored research study for the emergency treatment of traumatic brain injuries using the hormone progesterone.

2 Jun 2010

Proton therapy offers life-changing benefits to children with cancer

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia announces the availability of proton therapy, a precise form of cancer radiation that offers potentially life-changing benefits to children with brain tumors and other solid tumors. The Hospital's Cancer Center has recently begun using proton treatment at the new Roberts Proton Therapy Center, a cutting-edge radiation oncology facility located across the street from Children's Hospital in Penn Medicine's Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine.

2 Jun 2010

Survey: 58% of Australians worry about brain health, age-related degenerative brain disease

The majority of Australians (58%) are worried about their brain health and the threat of age-related degenerative brain disease, according to a new survey. The national survey was commissioned by leading medical research institute Neuroscience Research Australia and polled 1000 Australians aged 18 to over 75.

2 Jun 2010

NanoPowers announces closing of CHF 5 million series A financing

NanoPowers SA, a medical device company that leverages its unique artificial muscle technology to restore or improve muscle function, today announced the closing of a CHF 5 million ($4.5 million) series A financing. The financing round was led by Novartis Venture Funds. Also participating in the financing were Initiative Capital Romandie and Gran Plasa SA.

1 Jun 2010

Sweet Tomatoes kicks off annual cookie campaign for Easter Seals

Today, Sweet Tomatoes kicks off its annual cookie campaign for Easter Seals. This month, participating Sweet Tomatoes restaurants will offer a free bag of cookies and a coupon for a return visit as a thank you gift to guests who make a $2 donation to Easter Seals.

1 Jun 2010

Alcohol consumption in Portugal represents heavy economic burden for that country's health system

The World Health Organization has estimated that 3.2 percent of the "burden of disease" around the world is attributable to the consumption of alcohol. Portugal is currently ranked eighth in the world in alcohol consumption. A new study has found alcohol consumption in Portugal represents a heavy economic burden for that country's health system.

1 Jun 2010

Canadian hockey legend joins Toronto Walk to Fight Arthritis

This Sunday, May 30, the Arthritis Society brings the Walk to Fight Arthritis, presented by the makers of TYLENOL(R), to communities across Canada, including Toronto, to help raise funds and awareness for the leading cause of disability in Canada.

29 May 2010

UCSF studies describe wide reach of tobacco industry and its influence on national health care reform

Three new UCSF studies describe the wide reach of the tobacco industry and its influence on young people, military veterans and national health care reform. The analyses will be published in a special July edition of the American Journal of Public Health titled "Modeling to Advance Tobacco Control Policy."

29 May 2010

Patients Medical offers innovative stroke treatments to live longer, healthier life

Patients Medical, a leading integrative medical center in New York City, offers innovative stroke treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, diet therapy and customized intravenous nutrition drips. Daniel Silverstein, MD, holistic physician, recommends focusing on prevention to avoid a stroke and to live a longer, healthier life.

29 May 2010

AbleNet to showcase assistive technology products at Heartland Home for Independent Living

AbleNet, Inc. is showcasing its newest and most popular access, environmental controls and communications products at the Heartland Home for Independent Living. The model home is being constructed as an all-accessible home to give conference attendees first-hand experience with the many innovative design features and the leading accessibility products that enhance independent and functional living for people with disabilities.

28 May 2010

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia announces availability of proton therapy at Roberts Proton Therapy Center

28 May 2010

Disability News and Research

EKOS receives $2.7M grant to develop product for treatment of ICH

SEMHIE wins $3M contract for Social Security Administration's electronic medical records initiative

Allergan receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Right Medicare choices for individuals over 65

New autism early intervention centers promised for Mackay and Bundaberg

Study provides personalized strategies to boost AIAA compliance in breast cancer patients

African-Americans less likely to undergo total joint replacement procedures

Total ankle replacement surgery available as option for patients with painful arthritis: ACFAS

Genes influence AIAA side effect in breast cancer survivors

GMC to participate in ProTECT III study of progesterone for emergency treatment of TBI

Proton therapy offers life-changing benefits to children with cancer

Survey: 58% of Australians worry about brain health, age-related degenerative brain disease

NanoPowers announces closing of CHF 5 million series A financing

Sweet Tomatoes kicks off annual cookie campaign for Easter Seals

Alcohol consumption in Portugal represents heavy economic burden for that country's health system

Canadian hockey legend joins Toronto Walk to Fight Arthritis

UCSF studies describe wide reach of tobacco industry and its influence on national health care reform

Patients Medical offers innovative stroke treatments to live longer, healthier life

AbleNet to showcase assistive technology products at Heartland Home for Independent Living

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia announces availability of proton therapy at Roberts Proton Therapy Center

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