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Bayat Foundation inaugurates construction of Gawhartaj Bayat maternity hospital in Afghanistan

In a country that leads in infant mortality rates, the Bayat Foundation inaugurated the construction of a maternity hospital in a ceremony with local officials. Named "Gawhartaj Bayat", this much needed facility will accommodate space for 20 beds, a pharmacy, laboratory, and include modern equipment. The project is scheduled to be complete and open for care by October 1, 2010 in Gardez, the capital of the southeast province of Paktia in Afghanistan.

31 Mar 2010

Eisai Europe seeks EMA approval of eribulin mesylate for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer

Eisai Europe Ltd. today announced that it has submitted a marketing authorization application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for approval of eribulin mesylate, also known as 'E7389', for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in Europe. Eribulin mesylate, a non-taxane microtubule dynamics inhibitor, is an investigational chemical compound discovered and developed by Eisai. Regulatory applications for eribulin mesylate have also been submitted in the United States and Japan.

31 Mar 2010

PhRMA report: 234 medicines in development for special health care needs of children

America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies are developing 234 medicines for the special health care needs of children, according to a new report released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

31 Mar 2010

Pelosi releases statement on signing of Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act into law

Health insurance reform represents remarkable progress for the American people. Today, with President Obama's signature, health care becomes more affordable for the middle class, we begin closing the prescription drug donut hole, and we demand accountability from the insurance industry.

31 Mar 2010

CHS receives AAAHC accreditation for two new HybridHealth onsite health centers

Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. (CHS), a leading national workforce health management company specializing in onsite health care solutions, received a coveted accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for two of its new HybridHealthSM onsite health centers. In just thirteen months from the completion of construction to their accreditation, the Choose Health Wellness Center at Hewitt Associates in Lincolnshire, Illinois, as well as an onsite health center at a company in Texas, accomplished top ratings in all AAAHC's core standards.

31 Mar 2010

Fourth biennial BHGI Global Summit on International Breast Health

The Breast Health Global Initiative and the Latin American & Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology will convene the fourth biennial BHGI Global Summit on International Breast Health June 9-11, 2010 in Chicago, bringing together collaborating national and international organizations to address the optimization of breast health care delivery in limited-resource countries.

31 Mar 2010

Plant-based system could help improve lives of hemophilic patients

Hemophilia, a disease linked with legends of European monarchs, frail heirs and one flamboyant charlatan called Rasputin, still afflicts many people today.

31 Mar 2010

Updated Support Partners Program helps people with depression to build support group

The Support Partners Program offered by Lilly USA is introducing several updated educational resources for people with depression and the people who care for them.

31 Mar 2010

Optometrists and dietitians are important part of health care team

For people with diabetes, proper nutrition can have a far-reaching effect on their health and wellness. They also have a higher risk of developing vision problems. March is National Nutrition Month and Save Your Vision Month, and the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and American Optometric Association (AOA) would like to remind people that optometrists and registered dietitians are an important part of the health care team.

31 Mar 2010

MITA supports FDA's interest to reduce exposure to medical radiation, minimize medical errors

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance, the leading association representing the manufacturers, innovators and developers of medical imaging and radiation therapy systems, today said it is supportive of the Food and Drug Administration's ongoing interest to further reduce exposure to unnecessary medical radiation and minimize medical errors.

31 Mar 2010

Patients who take decisions about their health care more likely to get better faster

Research shows that patients who take part in decisions about their own health care are more likely to get better faster. As a patient, you can make your hospital stay a better experience by being an active, involved and informed member of your health care team.

31 Mar 2010

Donors will gather at U.N. Wednesday to discuss Haiti relief, recovery

At a donors conference beginning on Wednesday at the U.N. in New York, Haitian President Rene Preval will lay out a $3.8 billion plan "to begin radically reshaping his country's post-earthquake economy and infrastructure," the Washington Post reports.

31 Mar 2010

Mixed poll numbers for Obama, Dems as health reform is signed into law

A USA Today/Gallup Poll has found that almost two out of three of Americans say the health care reform law is too costly and expands the government's role in health care too much, USA Today reports. "Those surveyed are inclined to fear that the massive legislation will increase their costs and hurt the quality of health care their families receive, although they are more positive about its impact on the nation's health care system overall."

31 Mar 2010

AARP Idaho unveils list of winners and losers of 2010 legislative session

With the 2010 Idaho legislative session drawing to a close, the dust has settled on several key pieces of legislation that deliver good news and bad news for people across the state. Today, AARP Idaho unveiled its list of "2010 Legislative Session Winners and Losers," highlighting bills that either help or hurt Idahoans.

31 Mar 2010

Evergreen Hospital Medical Center plans open new ED in Redmond

Evergreen Hospital Medical Center announced plans today to open a Redmond Emergency Department. Hospital leaders and physicians say the new ED will give area residents improved access to round-the-clock health care.

31 Mar 2010

Health Care REIT prices 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2020 at 99.297% of face amount

Health Care REIT, Inc. today announced that it has priced an offering of $300 million of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2020. The notes were priced at 99.297% of their face amount to yield 6.22%. Subject to customary closing conditions, the offering is expected to close on April 7, 2010.

31 Mar 2010

Immigrants have trouble accessing health care in Canada

One in three South Asian, West Asian or Arab women - one of the fastest growing segments of Canada's population - say they have trouble accessing a doctor to address an urgent health concern or to monitor health problems.

31 Mar 2010

DNC Chairman commends Obama for signing historic health care bill

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement after President Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. The bill, which authorizes the largest investment in higher education in American history, was passed by the House and Senate last week as part of the health care reform process.

31 Mar 2010

Likeley CMS pick Berwick has big ideas on fixing U.S. health care delivery

Dr. Donald Berwick is reportedly the president's choice to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

31 Mar 2010

Plan to convert 6 Mass. charity hospitals to for-profit - a model for other areas?

The New York private equity firm that last week struck a deal to buy Caritas Christi Health Care could build the chain of six Catholic community hospitals into a competitive lower-cost provider of medical services in Massachusetts, touting it as a profitable national business model in the age of health care reform, analysts say.

31 Mar 2010

Health Care News and Research

Bayat Foundation inaugurates construction of Gawhartaj Bayat maternity hospital in Afghanistan

Eisai Europe seeks EMA approval of eribulin mesylate for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer

PhRMA report: 234 medicines in development for special health care needs of children

Pelosi releases statement on signing of Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act into law

CHS receives AAAHC accreditation for two new HybridHealth onsite health centers

Fourth biennial BHGI Global Summit on International Breast Health

Plant-based system could help improve lives of hemophilic patients

Updated Support Partners Program helps people with depression to build support group

Optometrists and dietitians are important part of health care team

MITA supports FDA's interest to reduce exposure to medical radiation, minimize medical errors

Patients who take decisions about their health care more likely to get better faster

Donors will gather at U.N. Wednesday to discuss Haiti relief, recovery

Mixed poll numbers for Obama, Dems as health reform is signed into law

AARP Idaho unveils list of winners and losers of 2010 legislative session

Evergreen Hospital Medical Center plans open new ED in Redmond

Health Care REIT prices 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2020 at 99.297% of face amount

Immigrants have trouble accessing health care in Canada

DNC Chairman commends Obama for signing historic health care bill

Likeley CMS pick Berwick has big ideas on fixing U.S. health care delivery

Plan to convert 6 Mass. charity hospitals to for-profit - a model for other areas?

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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