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Residents can serve a vital role in promoting CT colonography awareness

Residents can serve a vital role in educating Congress, the medical community, and the general public regarding the efficacy of cutting-edge technologies like CT colonography (CTC) as well as the importance of radiologists' training and education and the role that radiologists serve in the provision of quality health care, according to an article published in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).

29 Oct 2009

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to say goodbye to its landmark Administration Building

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will say goodbye to its landmark Administration Building at 1001 Queen St. West in a ceremony on October 29, 2009 at 4 p.m. Demolition of the building will begin in January 2010 to make way for the next major phase of CAMH's ambitious redevelopment project, which is transforming care for Ontarians living with addiction and mental health issues.

29 Oct 2009

CHS, BPC and CHEP integrated into one hypertension entity

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada today welcomed the integration of the Canadian Hypertension Society (CHS), Blood Pressure Canada (BPC), and the Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP) into one hypertension entity.

29 Oct 2009

CTE cases are misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease, says CSTE researchers

The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE) at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) announced today that a recently deceased member of the NFL Hall of Fame suffered from the degenerative brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) when he died, becoming the 10th former NFL player diagnosed with the disease.

29 Oct 2009

AAHP updates about the sale of homeopathic medicines to prevent the flu

Recent news articles regarding the scarcity of the "flu shot" (or influenza inoculations) have been widespread. The shortage of the material, due to manufacturing and regulatory issues, has led to increased interest in homeopathic Influenzinum.

29 Oct 2009

ACC and CAA announce national advertising campaign to halt Medicare regulations

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Cardiology Advocacy Alliance (CAA) today announced a national advertising campaign imploring President Obama to halt Medicare regulations that will restrict patients' access to cardiac care.

29 Oct 2009

Treatment of angina patients with ivabradine reduces risk of cardiovascular death

Dramatic reductions in hospitalization for heart attacks and in the need for revascularization surgery were achieved in angina patients treated with the selective heart rate reduction medication ivabradine on top of current standard treatment, according to results of a major clinical study presented today at the 2009 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Edmonton.

29 Oct 2009

Recipients of the second round of funding under CLL/SLL Research Initiative announced by LRF

The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is pleased to announce that David Frank, MD, PhD of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Thomas Kipps, MD, PhD, Moores Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego are the recipients of the second round of funding under the Foundation's Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) Research Initiative.

29 Oct 2009

CCO HIV inPractice to provide critical information for the management of HIV/AIDS launched

Clinical Care Options (CCO), a leader in the development of innovative online, print, and live medical education programs and medical education technologies for healthcare professionals, announced the launch of CCO HIV inPractice, a new, free, online point-of-care resource for clinicians that provides critical information for the management of HIV/AIDS.

29 Oct 2009

InfoMedics launches doctor-patient feedback programs

InfoMedics, Inc. has implemented patient feedback programs to improve doctor-patient communication and enhance the impact of marketing programs for biopharmaceutical brands through every phase and challenge of the product life cycle: disease state awareness, early experience, branded launch campaign, growth, mature product and patient compliance.

29 Oct 2009

Dysport drug for treatment of cervical dystonia launched in the United States

Ipsen, an innovation-driven global specialty pharmaceutical group, today announced that Dysport® is now available in the United States for the treatment of cervical dystonia in adults.

29 Oct 2009

Cognitive scores deteriorate with age: Study

According to recent studies carried out by leading brain-training games developer MIND360, people's cognitive scores do indeed deteriorate with age. The research results were compiled following careful observations of players engaged in the company's science based online brain games within an uncontrolled environment.

29 Oct 2009

AAHP confirms homeopathic medicines for prophylaxis of infectious diseases

Recent news articles regarding Swine Flu H1N1 have been widespread. The virulence of the strain among humans and its implications for pandemic disease in humans may lead to increased interest in homeopathic treatments for Swine Flu H1N1.

29 Oct 2009

Survey of Connecticut physicians shows disparities in health care

Connecticut physicians believe they could be providing better care to patients of diverse racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds if they had training that was more accessible, according to the results of a survey released today by the Connecticut State Medical Society.

29 Oct 2009

CCGMP’s new interactive website launched

Content Data Solutions, developers of publishing software, systems integration, and pre-press solutions, and Castle Connolly Graduate Medical Publishing (CCGMP) are pleased to announce the launch of CCGMP’s new interactive website which brings Castle Connolly Graduate’s Medical Board Review Manuals and interactive study tools online.

29 Oct 2009

Aerobic exercise not only prevents weight gain, but also inhibits regain of harmful visceral fat

A study conducted by exercise physiologists in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Human Studies finds that as little as 80 minutes a week of aerobic or resistance training helps not only to prevent weight gain, but also to inhibit a regain of harmful visceral fat one year after weight loss.

29 Oct 2009

HD colonoscopy is more sensitive than standard colonoscopy in finding polyps: Study

High-definition (HD) colonoscopy is much more sensitive than standard colonoscopy in finding polyps that could morph into cancer, say researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida.

29 Oct 2009

Crescent Healthcare to implement its Medical Management Solutions at Providence's Los Angeles area hospitals

Crescent Healthcare has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Providence Health & Services, California to implement its Medical Management Solutions (MMS) at three of Providence's Los Angeles area hospitals.

29 Oct 2009

CAMH Foundation receives $5 million gift for mental health research

An extraordinary gift of $5 million from Mr. G. Raymond Chang, Chancellor of Ryerson University and Chair of CI Financial, will go toward furthering research and education about the treatment of mental health and addictions, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation announced today.

29 Oct 2009

Nursing shortage: New Jersey Hospital Association launches three-year initiative

With an ongoing nursing shortage, a major transformation in the nursing work environment is needed so that healthcare facilities can continue to provide safe, effective quality care to patients.

28 Oct 2009

Education News and Research

Residents can serve a vital role in promoting CT colonography awareness

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to say goodbye to its landmark Administration Building

CHS, BPC and CHEP integrated into one hypertension entity

CTE cases are misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease, says CSTE researchers

AAHP updates about the sale of homeopathic medicines to prevent the flu

ACC and CAA announce national advertising campaign to halt Medicare regulations

Treatment of angina patients with ivabradine reduces risk of cardiovascular death

Recipients of the second round of funding under CLL/SLL Research Initiative announced by LRF

CCO HIV inPractice to provide critical information for the management of HIV/AIDS launched

InfoMedics launches doctor-patient feedback programs

Dysport drug for treatment of cervical dystonia launched in the United States

Cognitive scores deteriorate with age: Study

AAHP confirms homeopathic medicines for prophylaxis of infectious diseases

Survey of Connecticut physicians shows disparities in health care

CCGMP’s new interactive website launched

Aerobic exercise not only prevents weight gain, but also inhibits regain of harmful visceral fat

HD colonoscopy is more sensitive than standard colonoscopy in finding polyps: Study

Crescent Healthcare to implement its Medical Management Solutions at Providence's Los Angeles area hospitals

CAMH Foundation receives $5 million gift for mental health research

Nursing shortage: New Jersey Hospital Association launches three-year initiative

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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