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Political cartoon: 'Sounds Promising?'

Kaiser Health News provides a fresh take on health policy developments with "Sounds Promising?" by Eric Allie.

24 Sep 2014

Eurest introduces new food and nutrition concept to promote worksite health, sustainability

National Institute of Health's contracted food service partner, Eurest, proudly introduced a new pioneering food and nutrition concept called 'Balance Kitchen' in the ACRF Cafe that is designed to foster and promote worksite health and sustainability.

24 Sep 2014

Californians divided over health law, according to survey

The Affordable Care Act continues to divide Californians, who remain skeptical four years after its passage despite the state's relatively smooth launch in which more than 1.2 million people enrolled in health insurance coverage.

24 Sep 2014

Kennedy University Hospitalists implements MedAptus' Pro Charge Capture solution

MedAptus today announced that Kennedy University Hospitalists recently completed implementation of the company's Professional (Pro) Charge Capture solution.

24 Sep 2014

Mana Health's Patient Gateway earns ONC HIT 2014 Edition Modular EHR certification

Mana Health, a healthcare technology company, announced today that its award-winning patient portal, Patient Gateway, version 1.0.0, has achieved ONC HIT 2014 Edition Modular EHR certification.

24 Sep 2014

New report shows lifestyle changes, new technology make people stay healthy in old age

If we embrace lifestyle changes and new technology, we improve our prospects of staying healthy in old age, getting good care and reducing our dependence on others. This is the message of a new report summarising the conclusions from the Uppsala Health Summit in June.

24 Sep 2014

Prioritizing scientific research to understand risks of PPCPs in the environment

In 2011 the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry held a workshop for 45 international experts to identify and prioritize the scientific research needed to understand the risks of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment.

24 Sep 2014

ANN expands commitment to BCRF through annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

ANN INC., the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, today announces its expanded commitment to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through its annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign and latest in-store and online promotions.

24 Sep 2014

Simplot offers Wiser Health to help employees make personalized treatment decisions

WiserTogether, Inc., which offers a healthcare information decision tool for consumers, today announced that J.R. Simplot Company will offer Wiser Health to its employees and their dependents.

24 Sep 2014

Patients and healthcare professionals willing to trade false-positive diagnoses, study finds

Both patients and healthcare professionals believe diagnosis of extracolonic malignancy with screening computed tomography (CT) colonography greatly outweighs the potential disadvantages of subsequent radiologic or invasive follow-up tests precipitated by false-positive diagnoses, according to a new study published in the October issue of the journal Radiology.

24 Sep 2014

Gallbladder removal surgery can wait until regular working hours, researchers find

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to remove the gallbladder, is one of the most common abdominal surgeries in the U.S. Yet medical centers around the country vary in their approaches to the procedure with some moving patients quickly into surgery while others wait.

24 Sep 2014

Consistent walking in nature lowers depression, enhances mental health

They are common suggestions to remedy stress: You just need a breath of fresh air. Walk it off. Get out and see people.

24 Sep 2014

Wealthiest older Americans worse off than poorest counterparts in other countries, study finds

The Affordable Care Act - "Obamacare" - was signed into law in 2010 and promised the largest overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system since the 1960s. Designed to provide medical care to uninsured Americans, it has been widely decried as an unwarranted intrusion into the affairs of private businesses and individuals.

24 Sep 2014

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

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Political cartoon: 'Sounds Promising?'

Eurest introduces new food and nutrition concept to promote worksite health, sustainability

Californians divided over health law, according to survey

Kennedy University Hospitalists implements MedAptus' Pro Charge Capture solution

Mana Health's Patient Gateway earns ONC HIT 2014 Edition Modular EHR certification

New report shows lifestyle changes, new technology make people stay healthy in old age

Prioritizing scientific research to understand risks of PPCPs in the environment

ANN expands commitment to BCRF through annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

Simplot offers Wiser Health to help employees make personalized treatment decisions

Patients and healthcare professionals willing to trade false-positive diagnoses, study finds

Gallbladder removal surgery can wait until regular working hours, researchers find

Consistent walking in nature lowers depression, enhances mental health

Wealthiest older Americans worse off than poorest counterparts in other countries, study finds

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

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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