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Greek survey shows women oncologists are largely under-represented in leadership positions

A growing number of oncologists in Greece are female, but women continue to be under-represented in leadership positions, according to a survey reported at the ESMO 2014 Congress.

30 Sep 2014

More insurers change how they pay medical providers

Commercial insurers are moving rapidly from the old system of paying health providers for every test or procedure they do toward payments based on the value rather than volume of services, according to a report by Catalyst for Payment Reform, a business coalition focused on health care costs.

30 Sep 2014

Anaphylaxis Campaign to hold special event to help prevent food business errors

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is set to hold a special event for the food industry on Tuesday 7th October 2014 to help prevent food business errors reaching crisis point.

30 Sep 2014

States with higher rates of gun ownership experience higher incidence of non-stranger homicides

A new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher has found that states with higher estimated rates of gun ownership experience a higher incidence of non-stranger firearms homicides - disputing the claim that gun ownership deters violent crime, its authors say.

30 Sep 2014

Innovative field device can assess, reduce risk of hamstring injury

Elite sporting stars can assess and reduce their risk of a hamstring injury thanks to a breakthrough made by QUT researchers.

30 Sep 2014

Moberg receives CE Mark approval for CNS Monitor

Moberg has received CE Mark approval for the CNS Monitor, a medical device used for advanced monitoring of neurological intensive care patients. The CE Mark certifies that a product has met European Union requirements for commercial marketing in Europe.

30 Sep 2014

Chef-made meals can increase participation in NSLP, raise vegetable consumption by 16%

Gourmet pizza in school? According to a new Food and Brand Lab pilot study, published in Appetite, chef-made meals can increase participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) by 9% and overall selection and consumption of vegetables by 16%!

30 Sep 2014

ProMedica and Harbor team up to address growing community need for mental health services

Today ProMedica and Harbor announced plans to form a joint operating company (JOC) to address a growing community need for mental health services in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

30 Sep 2014

UCSF gets CDC grant to provide expert guidance to clinicians who prescribe anti-HIV medications

The UCSF Clinician Consultation Center at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center has been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide a PrEPline, a telephone consultation service that gives expert guidance to healthcare providers across the nation who prescribe antiretroviral medications to HIV uninfected individuals to prevent HIV.

30 Sep 2014

Dr. Rodrigo Guerrero becomes the first winner of Roux Prize

Dr. Rodrigo Guerrero, a Harvard-trained epidemiologist and mayor of Cali, Colombia, is the first winner of the Roux Prize, a new US$100,000 award for turning evidence into health impact and the largest prize of its kind.

30 Sep 2014

Groups urge Medicare to cover LDCT screening for adults at high risk for lung cancer

More than 60 patient advocacy and medical organizations have joined a coalition headed by the Lung Cancer Alliance, the American College of Radiology and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, in urging Medicare to cover low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for beneficiaries at high risk for lung cancer.

30 Sep 2014

Cedars-Sinai experts to present free conference on dystonia for patients, families and caregivers

A multidisciplinary team of experts affiliated with the Cedars-Sinai Movement Disorders Program will present a free conference for patients, families and caregivers on treatment options for dystonia, which causes painful and potentially crippling muscle contractions.

30 Sep 2014

Research!America to recognize distinguished research advocates with Advocacy Awards

Research!America's 19th annual Advocacy Awards will honor distinguished research advocates who are trailblazers in advancing medical progress to improve the health and economic security of our nation. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.

30 Sep 2014

NRA announces exclusive member discounts from UnitedHealthcare on manual medical rates

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) announced exclusive member discounts from UnitedHealthcare on manual medical rates for fully insured business groups with 51 or more eligible employees.

30 Sep 2014

Leading medical evacuation practitioners to deliver presentations at MEDEVAC conference

The world's leading medical evacuation practitioners will be speaking at the 3rd Annual MEDEVAC conference, a two-day event providing insight into operating in austere environments, including lessons learnt from Afghanistan and the latest requirements and training plans for meeting operational demands.

From IQPC Ltd 30 Sep 2014

Mitnick Law Office files motion for declaratory judgment related to hemp-based CBD products

Mitnick Law Office has filed a motion for declaratory judgment in the Superior Court of New Jersey, asking the Court to declare that hemp-derived CBD products are legal to possess and to be sold in the State of New Jersey and should not be considered marijuana.

30 Sep 2014

Cancer community joins coalition seeking Medicare coverage for CT lung cancer screening

30 Sep 2014

Bridgestone Group to donate $1M to combat Ebola outbreak in Liberia

The Bridgestone Group (Bridgestone) today announced it will donate one million dollars (USD) to critical efforts underway in Liberia and the region to combat the Ebola outbreak.

30 Sep 2014

UC Davis research highlights need for better guidance for primary care providers

Short questionnaires used to identify patients at risk for depression are linked with antidepressant medications being prescribed when they may not be needed, according to new research from UC Davis Health System published in the September-October issue of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.

30 Sep 2014

During first debate, Iowa Senate candidates Ernst and Braley clash on the health law

News outlets offer updates on how the Affordable Care Act is playing in Iowa, Arkansas and Minnesota races.

30 Sep 2014

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Greek survey shows women oncologists are largely under-represented in leadership positions

More insurers change how they pay medical providers

Anaphylaxis Campaign to hold special event to help prevent food business errors

States with higher rates of gun ownership experience higher incidence of non-stranger homicides

Innovative field device can assess, reduce risk of hamstring injury

Moberg receives CE Mark approval for CNS Monitor

Chef-made meals can increase participation in NSLP, raise vegetable consumption by 16%

ProMedica and Harbor team up to address growing community need for mental health services

UCSF gets CDC grant to provide expert guidance to clinicians who prescribe anti-HIV medications

Dr. Rodrigo Guerrero becomes the first winner of Roux Prize

Groups urge Medicare to cover LDCT screening for adults at high risk for lung cancer

Cedars-Sinai experts to present free conference on dystonia for patients, families and caregivers

Research!America to recognize distinguished research advocates with Advocacy Awards

NRA announces exclusive member discounts from UnitedHealthcare on manual medical rates

Leading medical evacuation practitioners to deliver presentations at MEDEVAC conference

Mitnick Law Office files motion for declaratory judgment related to hemp-based CBD products

Cancer community joins coalition seeking Medicare coverage for CT lung cancer screening

Bridgestone Group to donate $1M to combat Ebola outbreak in Liberia

UC Davis research highlights need for better guidance for primary care providers

During first debate, Iowa Senate candidates Ernst and Braley clash on the health law

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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