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CDC survey shows 3 million more uninsured in 2009

The number of uninsured Americans increased slightly last year, compared with 2008, but the change was not statistically significant according to a just-released Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. "The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics said in its report that 15.4 percent of Americans lacked health insurance in 2009, compared to 14.7 percent in 2008." The number of uninsured, 46.3 million last year, increased by less than 3 million compared to the prior year. Six million children remain uninsured (Fox, 6/16).

17 Jun 2010

BioNeutral announces distribution collaboration for sporicidal formulations with Steri-7

BioNeutral Group, Inc., a specialty chemical technology-based life science company, announced today that in collaboration with Steri-7™, a UK-based specialty chemical health care company, it will be expanding availability of its sporicidal formulations in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Steri-7™ recently obtained approval from the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to market its formulations as a sporicidal cleaner/wipe.

17 Jun 2010

AGA Medical commences enrollment in AMPLATZER Cardiac Plug clinical trial

AGA Medical Holdings, Inc. today announced first patient enrollment in the feasibility phase of the prospective, multicenter, randomized AMPLATZER® Cardiac Plug clinical trial. Dr. William Nicholson, an interventional cardiologist and structural heart specialist at York Hospital in Pennsylvania, enrolled the first patient.

16 Jun 2010

Also in Global Health News: Clinton to Haiti; Global Fund suspends Zambian aid; Ugandan health workers; MDG summit; Rwandan health insurance; HIV drugs in Kenya

Reuters reports that former President Bill Clinton will return to Haiti to "jump-start" the country's post-earthquake reconstruction. Clinton will head the first meeting of Haiti's reconstruction commission, "part of a sorely needed effort to better coordinate international aid efforts, [Prime Minister Jean-Max] Bellerive said." Bellerive hopes the meeting will "establish clear-cut guidelines" for distributing more than $5 billion in aid from 140 countries following the Jan. 12 earthquake (Brown, 6/16).

16 Jun 2010

Management of cardiovascular risk associated with insulin resistance, diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome

Adi Mehta, MD stresses the growing severity of the metabolic syndrome in the May 2010 edition of Postgraduate Medicine. Metabolic syndrome often leads to cardiovascular disease (CVD) because of its key components: diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. With obesity maintaining its status as a huge problem worldwide, physicians must act as soon as possible when they recognize metabolic syndrome or any of its components.

16 Jun 2010

How to obtain appropriate type 2 diabetes control in the first 180 days of treatment initiation

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by unsatisfactory levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for extended periods. An article published in the May 2010 edition of Postgraduate Medicine reports a proposal to shorten the total time spent with uncontrolled hyperglycemia by minimizing the number of steps along the treatment-intensification ladder. In doing so, patients would decrease their exposure to hyperglycemia and potentially improve long-term outcomes.

16 Jun 2010

Meningococcal disease in infants: A potentially difficult and serious diagnosis

An article published in the May 2010 edition of Postgraduate Medicine documents a case study where a previously healthy, 15-week-old male infant was misdiagnosed and died of meningococcal disease. Initially the patient showed signs of the common cold and was treated as such, but symptoms worsened and he was admitted to the hospital emergency department.

16 Jun 2010

EMS announces availability of SIM-EMR application for training medical and nursing students

Education Management Solutions, the world leader in simulation management and skills evaluation software and audio-video technology, announced today at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning conference in Las Vegas, the availability of a simulated Electronic Medical Record application for training.

16 Jun 2010

Health Care IT market set for continued growth over next five years: Compass Intelligence

New research from Compass Intelligence shows that the Health Care IT market is primed for continued growth over the next five years. Compass Intelligence expects health care organizations including hospitals, doctors' offices, private practices, clinics and other health care organizations to spend an estimated $73.1 Billion this year on IT products, services and solutions.

16 Jun 2010

CAMFT listed in 2010 Associations Advance America Honor Roll

The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists has been named to the 2010 Associations Advance America Honor Roll, a national awards competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives & The Center for Association Leadership, Washington, D.C.

16 Jun 2010

First Edition: June 16, 2010

Today's health policy headlines focus on the latest Senate developments regarding the Medicare 'doc fix' as well as continuing health reform implementation news.

16 Jun 2010

Nordic Naturals introduces Omega Probiotic for optimal digestive and gastrointestinal health

Nordic Naturals, the industry leader in omega-3 fish oil, introduces Omega Probiotic, a synergistic blend of fish oil and live probiotic spores for optimal digestive and gastrointestinal health. The breakthrough formula combines two important nutrients that are commonly lacking in today's modern diet in one easy-to-take supplement that does not require refrigeration.

16 Jun 2010

UNC researchers study why surgery happens less often in blacks with lung cancer

A new study led by UNC researchers that looks at newly diagnosed lung cancer patients and follows them from diagnosis forward is one of the first to give reasons why patients don't go to lung surgery and why surgery happens less often in blacks.

16 Jun 2010

Toshiba provides support to ACHE to help educate future healthcare leaders

To help educate future healthcare leaders, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. is providing support to the American College of Healthcare Executives as a corporate donor for the Fund for Innovation in Healthcare Leadership. Toshiba is underwriting scholarships to ACHE's Executive Program over the next three years, enabling 60 healthcare executives to access education on leadership, innovation and management for the future.

16 Jun 2010

Physicians play stronger role in ensuring asthma patients don't waver in taking drugs: Researchers

Armed with the right information, physicians can play a stronger role in ensuring asthma patients don't waver in taking drugs proven to prevent asthma attacks, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

16 Jun 2010

KCI's Prevena Incision Management System receives FDA clearance

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. announced today it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for the Prevena Incision Management System, a negative pressure wound therapy product designed for management of surgically closed incisions. KCI estimates more than three million procedures are performed each year worldwide that could benefit from treatment with the Prevena System, representing a potential global opportunity greater than $1 billion.

16 Jun 2010

NTI to grant $2.8 million to promising trauma studies

The National Trauma Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding trauma research in the United States, will grant $2.8 million to promising trauma studies. In its second national request for proposals, NTI seeks rigorous clinical studies, especially those addressing hemorrhage, intensive care, trauma systems or pre-hospital care.

16 Jun 2010

FDA unveils safety reports on recently approved drugs, biologics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today unveiled a new source of information for patients and health care professionals on the safety of recently approved drugs and biologics.

16 Jun 2010

Synthetic sutures less painful than natural "catgut" sutures after vaginal birth

Synthetic sutures appear to cause less pain than natural "catgut" sutures in women who receive stitches after a vaginal birth, according to a new review of studies.

16 Jun 2010

CSMG, CSHA awarded Elite status

Cedars-Sinai Medical Group and Cedars-Sinai Health Associates have been awarded Elite status, the highest possible designation for quality care recognized by the California Association of Physician Groups, a professional organization comprised of the state's leading managed care groups. Both organizations are ranked among the top 25 physician organizations in the state in 2010.

16 Jun 2010

Health Care News and Research

CDC survey shows 3 million more uninsured in 2009

BioNeutral announces distribution collaboration for sporicidal formulations with Steri-7

AGA Medical commences enrollment in AMPLATZER Cardiac Plug clinical trial

Also in Global Health News: Clinton to Haiti; Global Fund suspends Zambian aid; Ugandan health workers; MDG summit; Rwandan health insurance; HIV drugs in Kenya

Management of cardiovascular risk associated with insulin resistance, diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome

How to obtain appropriate type 2 diabetes control in the first 180 days of treatment initiation

Meningococcal disease in infants: A potentially difficult and serious diagnosis

EMS announces availability of SIM-EMR application for training medical and nursing students

Health Care IT market set for continued growth over next five years: Compass Intelligence

CAMFT listed in 2010 Associations Advance America Honor Roll

First Edition: June 16, 2010

Nordic Naturals introduces Omega Probiotic for optimal digestive and gastrointestinal health

UNC researchers study why surgery happens less often in blacks with lung cancer

Toshiba provides support to ACHE to help educate future healthcare leaders

Physicians play stronger role in ensuring asthma patients don't waver in taking drugs: Researchers

KCI's Prevena Incision Management System receives FDA clearance

NTI to grant $2.8 million to promising trauma studies

FDA unveils safety reports on recently approved drugs, biologics

Synthetic sutures less painful than natural "catgut" sutures after vaginal birth

CSMG, CSHA awarded Elite status

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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