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Fruit and vegetable consumption could boost mental health

Fruit and vegetable consumption could be as good for your mental as your physical health, new research suggests.

24 Sep 2014

Physicians wage campaign to urge Congress not to allow Medicaid Pay Parity to expire

A national report showing the benefits of preventing a reduction in the rates physicians receive for providing Medicaid services was released today by the American College of Physicians.

24 Sep 2014

Study raises questions about educational efforts to increase knowledge of HPV vaccination

"Knowledge is power" is an old saying. Another cliché warns, "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." When it comes to getting inoculated against the Human Papilloavirus (HPV), it seems that neither saying is true. In fact, according to a study by a multidisciplinary University of Pennsylvania research team, knowledge may in fact be a meaningless thing.

24 Sep 2014

Newborn screening can prevent lifelong disability

When your baby was born you likely heard a loud cry and examined your baby to make sure he/she had a full set of adorable fingers and toes. But just imagine a few days after you arrive home, your phone rings: your baby has screened positive for a genetic disorder.

24 Sep 2014

ProMedica Physicians ENT specialist develops two noise-based mobile apps

Aaron G. Benson, MD, an otolaryngologist and neurotologist with ProMedica Physicians Ear, Nose and Throat, approaches medicine with a creative and innovative mind. He recently developed two noise-based mobile applications, both inspired by real patients' needs and concerns: NoiseMonitor and NoiseLock.

24 Sep 2014

Teens around the world frequently use OTC and prescription medications without doctor's order

Adolescents around the world are frequently using over-the-counter and prescription medications without a doctor's order, a risky practice that can lead to overuse and abuse and is often continued into adulthood, reveals a new review in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

24 Sep 2014

Study addresses challenge of developing effective strategies to prevent gender-based violence

Gender-based violence affects the physical and mental health of girls and boys, men and women worldwide. A recent study by researchers from the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University addresses the challenge of developing effective strategies to change inequitable and harmful social norms that result in gender-based violence.

24 Sep 2014

Desaturation 'area under the curve' may help in monitoring patient safety during procedures

The "area under the curve of oxygen desaturation" (AUCDesat) may provide a more sophisticated approach to monitoring blood oxygen levels during procedures using sedation, according to a study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

24 Sep 2014

Viewpoints: Surgery surprise: Out-of-network doctors' bills; consequences of making Medicaid enrollees pay premiums

The New York Times' Elisabeth Rosenthal offered an important lesson in healthcare economics over the weekend that's a must-read for anyone about to undergo a major medical procedure.

24 Sep 2014

Exercise DVD that adds short breaks of physical activity improves educational performance of children

A recent Oregon survey about an exercise DVD that adds short breaks of physical activity into the daily routine of elementary school students found it had a high level of popularity with both students and teachers, and offered clear advantages for overly sedentary educational programs.

24 Sep 2014

Hospitals seek to control costs by setting standards for care

One group in Delaware looked at high spending on cardiac monitoring for patients who really didn't need it and encouraged doctors to instead use guidelines from the American Heart Association. Costs fell by 70 percent for the monitoring, a study finds.

24 Sep 2014

Drugmakers warned against giving coupons to Medicare beneficiaries

While brand-name drugmakers regularly use coupons to boost sales, it is illegal to induce Medicare Part D enrollees to use them. Meanwhile, a researcher asks members of the public how they would fix Medicare.

24 Sep 2014

C Diff Foundation to present 2014 "Raising C.difficile Awareness" conference in November

C Diff Foundation is proud to present the 2014 "Raising C.difficile Awareness" conference. Join us November 4th at 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Student Center, West 828 S. Wolcott Avenue, Thompson Room, Chicago, IL.

23 Sep 2014

Kaiser Permanente supports AHA to improve blood pressure control for African-Americans

Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest integrated health care system, will support the American Heart Association in a broad effort to improve blood pressure control for African-Americans in two U.S. cities over three years.

23 Sep 2014

Researchers encourage efforts that benefit public health and environment

The number of extremely hot days in Eastern and Midwestern U.S. cities is projected to triple by mid-century, according to a new study led by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

23 Sep 2014

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Fruit and vegetable consumption could boost mental health

Physicians wage campaign to urge Congress not to allow Medicaid Pay Parity to expire

Study raises questions about educational efforts to increase knowledge of HPV vaccination

Newborn screening can prevent lifelong disability

ProMedica Physicians ENT specialist develops two noise-based mobile apps

Teens around the world frequently use OTC and prescription medications without doctor's order

Study addresses challenge of developing effective strategies to prevent gender-based violence

Desaturation 'area under the curve' may help in monitoring patient safety during procedures

Viewpoints: Surgery surprise: Out-of-network doctors' bills; consequences of making Medicaid enrollees pay premiums

Exercise DVD that adds short breaks of physical activity improves educational performance of children

Hospitals seek to control costs by setting standards for care

Drugmakers warned against giving coupons to Medicare beneficiaries

C Diff Foundation to present 2014 "Raising C.difficile Awareness" conference in November

Kaiser Permanente supports AHA to improve blood pressure control for African-Americans

Researchers encourage efforts that benefit public health and environment

Young scientists from European member country invited to apply for EFIC-Grünenthal Grant 2014

State highlights: Medicaid bankruptcy ruling could save some nursing homes; high HIV rates in Southern states

eSSENTIAL Accessibility, Aeroplan partner to offer desktop app for people with physical disabilities

Court dumps Obamacare lawsuit brought by doctors

Supplemental work outside contractually agreed hours can lead to health issues

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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