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Red and processed meats – How much to include in diet?

A latest Government-commissioned report advises people to eat less red meat and processed meat saying that it lowers the risk of developing cancer. The report will advise consumers eat no more than 2.5 oz (70g) of red or processed meat a day – the equivalent of three rashers of bacon. Also the weekly recommended limit is likely to be 1.1 lb (500g), the same as eating a large pack of minced beef, two 8oz steaks or four 4oz pork chops. The farming and retail industries are, as predictable, not happy with the directives.

22 Feb 2011

Wisconsin workers say they agree to pay more for health benefits

In Wisconsin, public workers are continuing their protests about Gov. Scott Walker's proposal, supported by Republican legislators, to strip collective bargaining rights from the union, news outlets are reporting.

22 Feb 2011

U.S. House approves bill cuts for older Americans

Cuts included in the spending bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives this past week would harm seniors by drastically slashing initiatives that help older Americans to sustain their economic independence and health.

22 Feb 2011

Bans on commercial shippers appear to reduce size, reach of online cigarette sales industry

Bans on using credit cards to pay for cigarettes bought on Internet sites - combined with bans on commercial shippers delivering the products - appear to have effectively reduced the size and reach of the online cigarette sales industry, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study shows.

22 Feb 2011

Middle-age people with cardiovascular issues may have increased risk of developing early memory problems

Middle-age men and women who have cardiovascular issues, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, may not only be at risk for heart disease, but for an increased risk of developing early cognitive and memory problems as well.

22 Feb 2011

New study: Rapamycin reverses cardiac muscle damage in LEOPARD syndrome mouse model

Congenital heart diseases affect approximately one in 100 patients, making them the most common type of birth defect and the number-one cause of pediatric deaths.

21 Feb 2011

Mayo Clinic re-accredited as Advanced Primary Stroke Center by TJC

Mayo Clinic was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care and re-accredited as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission following an on-site review conducted Friday, Feb. 18.

21 Feb 2011

Revolutionary blood pressure device

A latest device that looks like a watch “could revolutionize blood pressure monitoring”. The device tied to the wrist can estimate pressure in the aorta, the largest artery in the body.

21 Feb 2011

Loyola forms new sixth research-focused transplant institute at LUHS

From the world's first successful kidney transplant to the first successful heart transplant performed in Illinois, Loyola University Health System has always been a pioneer in organ transplant research, education and clinical care.

21 Feb 2011

Study: Gender may not increase risk of heart attack deaths

A study led by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center shows being a woman may not increase your risk of dying from treatment for a severe heart attack.

21 Feb 2011

Amphetamine linked to development of Parkinson’s disease

New research suggests that taking prescription amphetamines may raise the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later. But, the researchers noted that the study did not prove a cause-and-effect relationship and further investigation is warranted. The research was released Feb. 19, and is scheduled to be presented in April at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting in Honolulu.

21 Feb 2011

VitalHealth announces latest version of EHR solution for small practices

VitalHealth Software, a leading provider of web-based software solutions for health management, today announced the beta testing availability of VitalHealth EHR for Practices version 1.8, the latest version of its electronic health record solution for small practices.

21 Feb 2011

Cerebral oximetry provides new way to identify patient risk levels prior to cardiac surgery

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognized innovator in mechanical ventilation and respiratory care devices, today announced that its INVOS™ Cerebral/Somatic Oximeter can provide a simple, noninvasive way to help cardiac surgeons assess patients at risk for poor outcomes prior to surgery.

21 Feb 2011

GE Healthcare announces two new EMR solutions certified for meaningful use at HIMSS meeting

At the annual meeting of the Health Information Management and Systems Society in Orlando this week, GE Healthcare announced two new Electronic Medical Record solutions that have been certified for meaningful use.

21 Feb 2011

ImplementHIT to roll out OptimizeHIT physician EHR elearning solutions at HIMSS11

ImplementHIT will roll out OptimizeHIT, physician electronic health record (EHR) elearning solutions, at HIMSS 2011 in Orlando, FL, February 20-24 in booth 3385. This new patent-pending solution will deliver bold new functionality scaled to small physician practices with 20 doctors or fewer, empowering them to achieve meaningful use of qualified EHRs.

21 Feb 2011

CARBOGEN AMCIS installs new stability chambers at Switzerland facility

Switzerland-based CARBOGEN AMCIS AG, a pharmaceutical process development and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing company, has expanded its service portfolio and capacity for stability studies. In compliance with the latest International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, and in response to customer demand, the company has installed new stability chambers at the Hunzenschwil (Neuland), Switzerland operations and offers short-term, long-term, accelerated, intermediate, follow-up and customized tests.

21 Feb 2011

Rapid advancements in joint replacement technology

Past presidents such as Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush are among the millions of Americans who have undergone some form of joint replacement/repair surgery. While we see presidents come and go, advancements in joint replacement technology are up for reelection much more often.

21 Feb 2011

Dell launches subscription-based cloud-enabled service solutions for hospitals, physician practices

Dell is delivering new cloud-based services to simplify secure information access and sharing for physicians and hospitals and improve healthcare efficiency from the point of care to the data center and business office. The service offerings are designed for hospitals and physician practices that want to focus less on managing information and more on using it to improve patient care and to maximize reimbursements.

21 Feb 2011

HCL introduces ACE SmartCare Clinical Decision Support solution at HiMSS Conference

HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCL), a leading global IT services provider, today launched ACTIVE CARE EXCELLENCE (ACE) SmartCare Clinical Decision Support solution at the HiMSS Conference in Orlando.

21 Feb 2011

New study indicates that personality disturbances can be treated

A new study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics by a group of Dutch investigators headed by Paul Emmelkamp indicates that also personality disturbances can be treated.

21 Feb 2011

Research News and Research

Red and processed meats – How much to include in diet?

Wisconsin workers say they agree to pay more for health benefits

U.S. House approves bill cuts for older Americans

Bans on commercial shippers appear to reduce size, reach of online cigarette sales industry

Middle-age people with cardiovascular issues may have increased risk of developing early memory problems

New study: Rapamycin reverses cardiac muscle damage in LEOPARD syndrome mouse model

Mayo Clinic re-accredited as Advanced Primary Stroke Center by TJC

Revolutionary blood pressure device

Loyola forms new sixth research-focused transplant institute at LUHS

Study: Gender may not increase risk of heart attack deaths

Amphetamine linked to development of Parkinson’s disease

VitalHealth announces latest version of EHR solution for small practices

Cerebral oximetry provides new way to identify patient risk levels prior to cardiac surgery

GE Healthcare announces two new EMR solutions certified for meaningful use at HIMSS meeting

ImplementHIT to roll out OptimizeHIT physician EHR elearning solutions at HIMSS11

CARBOGEN AMCIS installs new stability chambers at Switzerland facility

Rapid advancements in joint replacement technology

Dell launches subscription-based cloud-enabled service solutions for hospitals, physician practices

HCL introduces ACE SmartCare Clinical Decision Support solution at HiMSS Conference

New study indicates that personality disturbances can be treated

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