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Findings show the relationship between neurotransmitter dopamine and ADHD

Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have uncovered evidence of a primitive emotion-like behavior in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster.

26 Nov 2009

PULSE urges Government of Ontario to introduce CPR course for school students

The Physicians and Paramedics Urging Life Saving Education (PULSE), wants all Ontarians to be prepared to respond in cases of an emergency requiring the use of CPR.

26 Nov 2009

Potentially dangerous needlestick injuries often go unreported

Medical students are commonly stuck by needles - putting them at risk of contracting potentially dangerous blood-borne diseases - and many of them fail to report the injuries to hospital authorities, according to a Johns Hopkins study published in the December issue of the journal Academic Medicine.

26 Nov 2009

TMCI announces a national rollout of its successful "Plan" to reach the nation's teen moms

Lee Daniels' gritty indie film "Precious” follows a suffering pregnant girl struggling against impossible odds. Producer and director Daniels said on NPR's Fresh Air, "I know the cycle has to stop. And that's the beauty of 'Precious.'"

25 Nov 2009

Study: On-call radiology residents accurately interpret most emergency neuroradiology CT scans

On-call radiology residents generally provide accurate preliminary interpretation of emergency neuroradiology CT scans after hours when attending neuroradiologist unavailable, according to results of a large study performed at a level I trauma center published in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).

25 Nov 2009

JACR: Computerized support system provides solution to manage imaging utilization

Providing physicians with a computerized order entry/decision support system that provides immediate feedback regarding imaging appropriateness at the time of ordering may be an effective solution to managing imaging utilization, according to an article in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

25 Nov 2009

Researchers develop new device to detect skin cancer

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev are developing a new device that detects cancerous skin tumors, including melanomas that aren't visible to the naked eye.

25 Nov 2009

Anthem members in Bangor and Presque Isle can now visit their physician without leaving home

Thanks to an innovative program recently developed between Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (EMHS) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine, some Anthem members in Bangor and Presque Isle can now "visit" their physician without leaving home.

25 Nov 2009

Study shows 95 percent of radiation oncologists use FDG-PET, MRI and 4DCT to locate cancer

A recent study shows that 95 percent of radiation oncologists use advanced imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (FDG-PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and 4-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) for target delineation (to locate the tumor and other areas at risk for having cancer), according to an article in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology, (JACR, www.jacr.org).

25 Nov 2009

Involving family members in medical rounds can improve standard of care, says new study

Involving family members of pediatric cancer and hematology patients in medical rounds benefits both the family and the medical team, according to a new Indiana University School of Medicine study.

25 Nov 2009

ADA and Temple University team up to improve oral health in underserved communities

The American Dental Association (ADA) has signed an agreement with Temple University to train new dental team members as part of a pilot program to improve the oral health in underserved communities.

24 Nov 2009

National Alliance for Hispanic Health to support Hispanic students interested in STEM fields

"Mr. President, you can count us in. With our community, foundation, and corporate partners the Alliance is proud to be a part of Educate to Innovate," said Adolph P. Falcon, Senior Vice President of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, after attending a White House meeting today where President Obama announced the commitment of companies and nonprofit groups nationwide to encourage students in the STEM fields.

24 Nov 2009

ProVation EHR and MD software to be implemented at North Shore Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Centers

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that North Shore Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Centers has selected its ProVation® MD software for procedure documentation and coding, and its ProVation® EHR electronic health record and patient charting solution. The software will be used at locations in Westlake and Garfield Heights, OH.

24 Nov 2009

New findings shake the foundations of Alzheimer's research

Alzheimer's disease is caused by the build-up of a brain peptide called amyloid-beta. That's why eliminating the protein has been the focus of almost all drug research pursuing a cure for the devastating neurodegenerative condition.

24 Nov 2009

2009-10 AACP Student Community Engaged Service Award announced

Four student-led community engagement projects will be awarded the 2009-10 AACP Student Community Engaged Service Award for their outstanding programs delivering consumer education about medication use, expanding access to affordable healthcare and improving the public’s health.

24 Nov 2009

Team-based care and medical homes may improve chronic disease management

Patients whose hypertension is managed by a physician-pharmacist team have lower blood pressure levels and are more likely to reach goals for blood pressure control than those treated without this collaborative approach, according to a report in the November 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

24 Nov 2009

New technology developed to rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure

Research conducted by University of Minnesota scientists, in collaboration with Celladon Corporation, has led to the invention of technology to more rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure.

24 Nov 2009

A 'home far away from home' for medical students

When Sebastian Leder, a medical student from the University of Vienna in Austria, came to the Wake Forest University School of Medicine to complete his clinical education, he found not the usual student apartment but an inviting house waiting for him.

24 Nov 2009

H1N1 spreading eastward, WHO says

The H1N1 (swine flu) virus appears to be spreading eastward across Europe and Asia, after appearing to have leveled off in the U.S. and some western European countries, the WHO said Friday, Reuters reports.

23 Nov 2009

ARAMARK Healthcare Canada earns RCO's Waste Minimization Gold Award in Communications

ARAMARK Healthcare Canada’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative has earned a Waste Minimization Gold Award in Communications from the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) for the second straight year, further endorsement of ARAMARK’s effort to promote sustainability at nearly 200 healthcare facilities throughout Canada.

23 Nov 2009

Students News and Research

Findings show the relationship between neurotransmitter dopamine and ADHD

PULSE urges Government of Ontario to introduce CPR course for school students

Potentially dangerous needlestick injuries often go unreported

TMCI announces a national rollout of its successful "Plan" to reach the nation's teen moms

Study: On-call radiology residents accurately interpret most emergency neuroradiology CT scans

JACR: Computerized support system provides solution to manage imaging utilization

Researchers develop new device to detect skin cancer

Anthem members in Bangor and Presque Isle can now visit their physician without leaving home

Study shows 95 percent of radiation oncologists use FDG-PET, MRI and 4DCT to locate cancer

Involving family members in medical rounds can improve standard of care, says new study

ADA and Temple University team up to improve oral health in underserved communities

National Alliance for Hispanic Health to support Hispanic students interested in STEM fields

ProVation EHR and MD software to be implemented at North Shore Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Centers

New findings shake the foundations of Alzheimer's research

2009-10 AACP Student Community Engaged Service Award announced

Team-based care and medical homes may improve chronic disease management

New technology developed to rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure

A 'home far away from home' for medical students

H1N1 spreading eastward, WHO says

ARAMARK Healthcare Canada earns RCO's Waste Minimization Gold Award in Communications

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