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Aid organization urges more aid focus on disaster prevention rather than reaction

Islamic Relief Worldwide on Monday "urged the U.N. to establish a global contingency fund for disaster prevention as it is cheaper to help prepare for floods and drought than spend billions on emergencies," the Guardian reports.

3 Oct 2012

State roundup: AP probes Va. hospital's actions in woman's death; Supreme Court won't hear Neb. abortion case; Kancare preps assessment for in-home Medicaid needs

An Associated Press examination of her care highlights the dizzying array of federal, state and private agencies charged with regulating hospital care, and the differing standards they use when investigating the most serious cases of possible neglect. In addition, an investigation report filed by Virginia regulators appears to have been altered to delete parts of the report that substantiated most of the family's complaints. That prompted a former top federal regulator to say the case warrants further investigation.

3 Oct 2012

BHGI sponsors global summit on international breast health

For women with breast cancer in low- and middle-resource countries and other medically underserved areas around the world, the need for supportive care and the consideration of quality-of-life issues are often overlooked.

2 Oct 2012

Special issue of JACR to help radiologists in directing health policy and budget discussions

To be published online Monday, Oct. 1, a special issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology will focus on health policy and radiology's role in health care reform.

1 Oct 2012

Issa threatens to subpoena HHS documents related to Medicare Advantage bonuses

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, alleges that the Department of Health and Human Services is using an $8 billion Medicare bonus payment demonstration project to mask the health law's cuts to Medicare Advantage plans in advance of the election.

29 Sep 2012

Optics Express publishes new paper on smart micromanipulation aided robotic-surgical tool

Even the most skilled and steady surgeons experience minute, almost imperceptible hand tremors when performing delicate tasks. Normally, these tiny motions are inconsequential, but for doctors specializing in fine-scale surgery, such as operating inside the human eye or repairing microscopic nerve fibers, freehand tremors can pose a serious risk for patients.

28 Sep 2012

TRIL Centre announces Falls Awareness Day on Oct. 4

The TRIL Centre with Get Ireland Active announces Falls Awareness Day, Thursday 4th October 2012. One in three people over the age of 65 will fall every year in Ireland. Two-thirds of this group will fall again within six months, leading to risk of hospitalisation and significant health decline. As well as physical injuries suffered, the psychological and social consequences of falling can have a huge impact on the faller.

28 Sep 2012

Lessons on the journey to commercialisation

One of the Asia Pacific region’s best known biotech leaders, Dr Greg Collier, says successful commercialisation of a new drug or therapy takes, “discipline, a strong set of nerves and a stroke of luck.”

28 Sep 2012

HHS to states, lawmakers: Federal exchange will be ready on time

A pair of stories from CQ HealthBeat examines emerging issues in the implementation of health exchanges.

28 Sep 2012

Elsevier to unveil new EduCode Clinical Documentation Improvement eLearning curriculum

Elsevier's MC Strategies, a leader in providing eLearning solutions to more than 1,300 healthcare organizations, today announced the continued development of its ICD-10 Roadmap with the introduction of new curricula, including a comprehensive clinical documentation curriculum.

28 Sep 2012

Canadian Stroke Congress to take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2

Researchers from across Canada and around the world are gathering in Calgary for the largest-ever Canadian Stroke Congress, drawing much-needed attention to one of society's leading health issues. The Canadian Stroke Congress runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre.

28 Sep 2012

GW to evaluate effectiveness of glucose-lowering drugs against type 2 diabetes

John Lachin, professor of biostatistics, epidemiology and statistics at the George Washington University, has been awarded a five-year, $134 million grant from the National Institute of Health's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to conduct a clinical trial examining the long-term effectiveness of several glucose-lowering medications for treatment of people with type 2 diabetes. The grant sets a record as the largest sum award GW has ever received.

27 Sep 2012

Go Daddy donates $10,000 for Scottsdale Healthcare Cancer Center fundraiser

GoDaddy.com, the world's largest provider of Web hosting and domain name registrations, is donating $10,000 to help cancer patients and kick-start fundraising for the 4th annual Scottsdale Healthcare Rob Moy Memorial Motorcycle Run.

27 Sep 2012

Roundup: Calif. deciding on exchange name; Further scrutiny for Calif. adult day care eligibility; N.C. nurses embracing evidence-based practices

As states work to comply with the federal health care law, many are designing their insurance exchanges, where people will be able to shop for coverage. But just the word 'exchange' sounds to many like off-putting government-speak, and some states are eager to come up with a more appealing name for these new marketplaces. Peter Lee, who directs California's Health Benefit Exchange, says it's up for a new name, and he says they want it to sound fresh, dynamic and innovative.

27 Sep 2012

AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities to be held from Oct. 27-30

The Fifth AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities will gather scientists, survivors and patient advocates to share the latest research on access to care, treatment and survival in minority populations.

26 Sep 2012

State roundup: Anthem dumps Cedars-Sinai, UCLA docs

Two of the most prestigious names in Southern California health care -- Cedars-Sinai and UCLA -- are getting shut out of a major insurance plan for being too expensive. In a bold cost-cutting move, Anthem Blue Cross has eliminated doctors affiliated with the hospitals from a health plan offered to about 60,000 employees and dependents at the cash-strapped city of Los Angeles.

25 Sep 2012

UC Medicine nurses to administer free flu shots to licensed taxicab drivers at O'Hare Midway

As part of an initiative to vaccinate some of Chicago's most vulnerable populations, University of Chicago Medicine nurses will administer free flu shots to licensed taxicab drivers at O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 25, and at Midway International Airport the following Tuesday, Oct. 2. Up to 1,000 cabbies could be vaccinated over the two days.

25 Sep 2012

LifeBridge Health’s Center for Memory & Behavioral Disorders to be opened on Oct. 2

The Center for Memory & Behavioral Disorders at LifeBridge Health opens its doors on the campus of Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital on Tuesday, October 2 to provide comprehensive initial evaluation services to people with dementia and behavioral disorders.

25 Sep 2012

The positive or negative impact of health law is in eye of beholder

Some businesses are taking advantage of the health law's requirements as states prepare to implement it.

24 Sep 2012

Advanced optics system noninvasively maps out network of tiny blood vessels beneath the skin

The trained eye of a dermatologist can identify many types of skin lesions, but human sight only goes so far. Now an international team of researchers has developed an advanced optics system to noninvasively map out the network of tiny blood vessels beneath the outer layer of patients' skin, potentially revealing telltale signs of disease.

24 Sep 2012

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Aid organization urges more aid focus on disaster prevention rather than reaction

State roundup: AP probes Va. hospital's actions in woman's death; Supreme Court won't hear Neb. abortion case; Kancare preps assessment for in-home Medicaid needs

BHGI sponsors global summit on international breast health

Special issue of JACR to help radiologists in directing health policy and budget discussions

Issa threatens to subpoena HHS documents related to Medicare Advantage bonuses

Optics Express publishes new paper on smart micromanipulation aided robotic-surgical tool

TRIL Centre announces Falls Awareness Day on Oct. 4

Lessons on the journey to commercialisation

HHS to states, lawmakers: Federal exchange will be ready on time

Elsevier to unveil new EduCode Clinical Documentation Improvement eLearning curriculum

Canadian Stroke Congress to take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2

GW to evaluate effectiveness of glucose-lowering drugs against type 2 diabetes

Go Daddy donates $10,000 for Scottsdale Healthcare Cancer Center fundraiser

Roundup: Calif. deciding on exchange name; Further scrutiny for Calif. adult day care eligibility; N.C. nurses embracing evidence-based practices

AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities to be held from Oct. 27-30

State roundup: Anthem dumps Cedars-Sinai, UCLA docs

UC Medicine nurses to administer free flu shots to licensed taxicab drivers at O'Hare Midway

LifeBridge Health’s Center for Memory & Behavioral Disorders to be opened on Oct. 2

The positive or negative impact of health law is in eye of beholder

Advanced optics system noninvasively maps out network of tiny blood vessels beneath the skin

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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