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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer launches landmark health data portal

A landmark research portal that includes health and biological data from 300,000 Canadians — nearly one in every 50 individuals between the ages of 35 and 69 – is being launched today by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership).

29 Jun 2015

Egalet reports positive results from Category 3 abuse-deterrent intranasal HAL study

Egalet Corporation today announced positive results from a Category 3 intranasal human abuse liability (HAL) study of Egalet-001, an abuse-deterrent, extended-release, oral morphine formulation in late-stage clinical development for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock opioid treatment and for which alternative treatments are inadequate.

29 Jun 2015

Falcon Physician wins Gold Stevie Award in Information Technology Department of the Year category

Falcon Physician was presented with a Gold Stevie Award in the Information Technology Department of the Year category at the 13th Annual American Business Awards in Chicago.

29 Jun 2015

New survey sheds light on the way Americans think about their brain health, lifestyle habits

Is your brain important to you? Do you know how to keep it healthy? According to a recent survey conducted by Reader’s Digest in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, 91 percent of people believe they can reduce their risk of cognitive decline, but they have misconceptions about ways to keep their brains healthy.

29 Jun 2015

STEM Learning launches Mini Science Centres as part of their CSR programme

Corporates today are on the lookout of new and novel ways to use their CSR funds effectively. A genuine step towards improving the quality of education in urban and especially rural areas would definitely interest them. And to make this possible, STEM Learning Pvt Ltd has launched Mini Science Centres (MSC) to promote experiential learning.

29 Jun 2015

Elsevier announces highlights of 2014 Impact Factor performance

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the highlights of its journal Impact Factor performance in 2014. According to the 2014 Journal Citation Reports (JCR) published by Thomson Reuters, Elsevier saw 55% of its journal Impact Factors increase from 2013 to 2014, ahead of the aggregate across other journals.

29 Jun 2015

Researchers develop world's first prognosis scoring system for life expectancy of patients in hospitals

Researchers at the MedUni Vienna's University Department of Anaesthetics, General Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, the University Department of Internal Medicine III and the Centre for Medical Statistics, Information Technology and Intelligent Systems have developed the world's first prognosis scoring system (PANDORA score) for hospital patients and their life expectancy within the next 30 days.

29 Jun 2015

Study: Umbilical cord milking improves blood pressure, red blood cell levels in preterm infants

A technique to increase the flow of blood from the umbilical cord into the infant's circulatory system improves blood pressure and red blood cell levels in preterm infants delivered by Cesarean section, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

29 Jun 2015

Kansas State University students' project gives individuals with prosthetic limbs a new look

A project by Kansas State University interior architecture & product design students is giving individuals with prosthetic limbs a chance to add some personality to their prosthetic and show the students that their discipline goes beyond creating products or designing spaces.

27 Jun 2015

SNSF’s special programme aims to support clinical studies initiated by researchers

Physicians and drug developers do not always have the same research questions. The new special programme Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials (IICT) will enable independent clinical researchers to answer questions that are important for patients.

27 Jun 2015

New educational infographic highlights risks to radiologist health and diagnostic accuracy from RSI

RedRick Technologies, a provider of ergonomic radiology furniture, monitor mounting solutions and reading room design guidance, has released a new educational infographic that highlights the significant risks to radiologist health and diagnostic accuracy from repetitive stress injuries (RSI).

27 Jun 2015

Study: Disconnect between patients and physicians on use of online communication tools

A large number of patients use online communication tools such as email and Facebook to engage with their physicians, despite recommendations from some hospitals and professional organizations that clinicians limit email contact with patients and avoid "friending" patients on social media, new research suggests.

27 Jun 2015

Implementation of public health strategies can improve survival rates of cardiac arrest in US

The Institute of Medicine Committee on the Treatment of Cardiac Arrest is announcing results of a new report that examines current statistics and survival rates of cardiac arrest in the United States, assesses evidence on existing lifesaving therapies, and recommends public health strategies that – if implemented – will improve cardiac arrest survival rates. Additionally, the report explores cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of

27 Jun 2015

Mental Health Advisory Committee to hold hearings on two bills to enhance care for patients suffering from acute mental illness

Behavioral health care advocates and nurses will testify Monday on two critically important bills designed to improve care for residents of Massachusetts suffering from acute mental illness who are currently going without proper care while being boarded in overcrowded hospital emergency departments or being inappropriately housed in our corrections system.

27 Jun 2015

Adding tamper resistant properties to medications can help curb prescription drug abuse

Health Canada today published a Notice of Pre-Consultation in Canada Gazette, Part I, seeking stakeholder feedback on draft Tamper-Resistant Properties of Drugs Regulations.

27 Jun 2015

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland conducts exclusive interview with International Cancer Center

MMP (USA) announces Worldwide Business with kathy ireland exclusive interview with International Cancer Center. Dr. Eduardo Lovo, Executive Director & Chief of the Brain Radiosurgery Unit of ICC, explains, "We make the treatment of many types of cancer affordable and accessible to many patients who have no other recourse for treatment. By using the most effective and efficient technologies and equipment, we're breaking new ground in making advanced cancer treatment affordable."

27 Jun 2015

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer launches landmark health data portal

Egalet reports positive results from Category 3 abuse-deterrent intranasal HAL study

Falcon Physician wins Gold Stevie Award in Information Technology Department of the Year category

New survey sheds light on the way Americans think about their brain health, lifestyle habits

STEM Learning launches Mini Science Centres as part of their CSR programme

Elsevier announces highlights of 2014 Impact Factor performance

Researchers develop world's first prognosis scoring system for life expectancy of patients in hospitals

Study: Umbilical cord milking improves blood pressure, red blood cell levels in preterm infants

Kansas State University students' project gives individuals with prosthetic limbs a new look

SNSF’s special programme aims to support clinical studies initiated by researchers

New educational infographic highlights risks to radiologist health and diagnostic accuracy from RSI

Study: Disconnect between patients and physicians on use of online communication tools

Implementation of public health strategies can improve survival rates of cardiac arrest in US

Mental Health Advisory Committee to hold hearings on two bills to enhance care for patients suffering from acute mental illness

Adding tamper resistant properties to medications can help curb prescription drug abuse

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland conducts exclusive interview with International Cancer Center

Secretary of Health advises all Pennsylvanians to get tested for HIV

Study identifies effective market research approaches for understanding payer decision-making

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