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New McLane Children's video visit program allows patients to connect with doctor from their home

McLane Children's, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is piloting a new video visit program that allows patients who live far from the hospital to see their physician from the comfort of their own home. The program has successfully completed video visits with patients as far away as West Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.

9 Jul 2015

New nanometer catalyst filter removes 100% of particle substances of cigarette smoke

The research team led by Dr. Jongsoo Jurng and Dr. Gwi-Nam at KIST stated that, "In cooperation with KT&G, KIST has developed a nano-catalyst filter coated with a manganese oxide-based nano-catalyst, which can be used in a smoking room to reduce and purify major harmful substances of cigarette smoke.

9 Jul 2015

University of Manchester professors complete comprehensive study of murder in Britain

The most in-depth and comprehensive study of murder in Britain has been completed by a husband and wife team and is the subject of a new book.

9 Jul 2015

Revised work hour restrictions for resident physicians fail to improve surgical patient outcomes

Work hour restrictions for resident physicians, revised nationally four years ago largely to protect patients against physician trainees' fatigue-related errors, have not had the desired effect of lowering postoperative complication rates in several common surgical specialties, according to new study results.

9 Jul 2015

Kaiser Permanente hospitals have better nurse work environments compared to other hospitals

New research findings from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing show that patient and nurse outcomes in Kaiser Permanente hospitals were significantly better compared to other hospitals. Differences in nursing explained a significant proportion of the Kaiser Permanente outcomes advantage for patients.

9 Jul 2015

Research examines reasons behind variation in prescription practices of antidepressants across Europe

Public attitudes towards mental illness and levels of healthcare spending may explain the huge variation in antidepressant use across Europe, according to a new study by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London.

9 Jul 2015

International consensus panel reviews new diagnostic criteria for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

New diagnostic criteria were introduced this week for neuromyelitis optica, now called neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, which is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that is sometimes mistaken for multiple sclerosis.

9 Jul 2015

Consumers' desire to own the best and latest product contributes to global environmental issues

In the life of almost every household appliance, there comes that moment of out with the old and in with the new. However, while electrical and electronic equipment have never been more efficient, economical or in demand, consumers' desire to own the best and the latest is contributing to an environmental issue of increasing seriousness and concern.

9 Jul 2015

Partnerships between healthcare insurers and pharmaceutical companies promote real-world value

PwC's Health Research Institute (HRI) reports that market forces are driving new sector collaborations– pairing traditional drug makers with insurers, health systems, patient groups and technology firms – to maximize real-world value and health outcomes.

9 Jul 2015

AGS supports inclusion of ACP codes in 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) strongly supports inclusion of the Advance Care Planning (ACP) codes in the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

9 Jul 2015

Cost of childbirths can vary depending on the type of hospital, shows study

The cost of having a baby can vary by almost $10,000 depending on which hospital is chosen, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found in a study published in the July issue of the journal Health Affairs.

9 Jul 2015

Annual financial impact of smoking on California's economy tallied at $18.1 billion

Today Nicotine & Tobacco Research publishes the third in a series of studies on the cost of smoking in California, one of the first US states to implement a comprehensive tobacco control program.

9 Jul 2015

Faster weight gain during inpatient treatment safe, effective for anorexia patients

A new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers of patients hospitalized with anorexia nervosa shows that a faster weight gain during inpatient treatment — well beyond what national standards recommend — is safe and effective.

9 Jul 2015

Internet-based program can help people manage their chronic pain, reduce reliance on opioids

Washington State University researchers have found that people can manage chronic pain and reduce their reliance on opioids through an Internet-based program that teaches non-medical alternatives like increased physical activity, thinking more positively and dealing with emotions.

8 Jul 2015

First-of-its-kind 'Transitional Care' provider starts treating Medicare patients

A first-of-its-kind provider group has begun treating Medicare patients who have been discharged from hospitals and post-acute care facilities under a newly launched Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designation called ‘Transitional Care.’

8 Jul 2015

Avita Medical donates ReCell devices, sends experienced personnel to help treat burn victims in Taiwan

Avita Medical Ltd., a regenerative medicine company specializing in the treatment of wounds and skin defects, has donated a number of free ReCell devices and sent personnel experienced in burn treatment to provide any support requested by authorities in Taiwan, where hundreds of people have been left seriously burned in a mass casualty event at a waterpark.

8 Jul 2015

Free, online resource introduced for patients and healthcare professionals in Canada

MarijuanaMedInfo Inc. today introduced www.MarijuanaMedInfo.ca a free, online resource for patients and healthcare professionals. The website provides scientific, clinical, regulatory, reimbursement and access information on the medical use of marijuana.

8 Jul 2015

Experts argue that 'beyond aid' policies in health care need greater scrutiny

The UK government's investments in private hospital chains in developing countries, in the form of 'beyond aid' approaches, could actually be hindering inclusive development and need greater scrutiny, argue experts in The BMJ this week.

8 Jul 2015

SCIO Health Analytics included in 20 Most Promising Healthcare Analytics Solution Providers list

SCIO Health Analytics, a leading health analytics solution and services company, today announced that it was named to Healthcare Tech Outlook's, "20 Most Promising Healthcare Analytics Solution Providers" list for 2015.

8 Jul 2015

OBP Medical introduces CLEAR-TRAC family of disposable surgical retractors

OBP Medical, the leading global developer of single-use, self-contained, illuminating medical devices, today announced the launch of its CLEAR-TRAC family of disposable surgical retractors. The line—which includes CLEAR-TRAC SP (surgical pocket), CLEAR-TRAC V (vaginal) and new CLEAR-TRAC B (breast)—is the first on the market to offer a built-in, single-use light source.

8 Jul 2015

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New McLane Children's video visit program allows patients to connect with doctor from their home

New nanometer catalyst filter removes 100% of particle substances of cigarette smoke

University of Manchester professors complete comprehensive study of murder in Britain

Revised work hour restrictions for resident physicians fail to improve surgical patient outcomes

Kaiser Permanente hospitals have better nurse work environments compared to other hospitals

Research examines reasons behind variation in prescription practices of antidepressants across Europe

International consensus panel reviews new diagnostic criteria for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

Consumers' desire to own the best and latest product contributes to global environmental issues

Partnerships between healthcare insurers and pharmaceutical companies promote real-world value

AGS supports inclusion of ACP codes in 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Cost of childbirths can vary depending on the type of hospital, shows study

Annual financial impact of smoking on California's economy tallied at $18.1 billion

Faster weight gain during inpatient treatment safe, effective for anorexia patients

Internet-based program can help people manage their chronic pain, reduce reliance on opioids

First-of-its-kind 'Transitional Care' provider starts treating Medicare patients

Avita Medical donates ReCell devices, sends experienced personnel to help treat burn victims in Taiwan

Free, online resource introduced for patients and healthcare professionals in Canada

Experts argue that 'beyond aid' policies in health care need greater scrutiny

SCIO Health Analytics included in 20 Most Promising Healthcare Analytics Solution Providers list

OBP Medical introduces CLEAR-TRAC family of disposable surgical retractors

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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