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EPA should lower safe fluoride level goal in public drinking water systems to zero

New evidence indicating that EPA should lower its safe fluoride level goal in public drinking water systems to zero, will be presented by former EPA senior risk assessment scientist, William Hirzy PhD, at the Fluoride Action Network's (FAN) 5th Citizens' Conference and Lobby Day on Fluoride, September 5 – 8, at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency Hotel in Crystal City, VA. A press conference on September 5 will provide a preview (details below).

3 Sep 2014

Bypassing politics, insurers pay for end of life talks

These doctor-patient conversations had been labeled "death panels" by opponents of the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, in a bid to reduce backlogs, Medicare offers a deal to hospitals to pay 68 percent of short-term stay medical claims that were rejected by outside auditors.

3 Sep 2014

Many nurses in training feel unprepared to meet patients during end-of-life care

Most nurses in their work care for patients who are dying. A study of more than 200 students has shown that many nurses in training feel unprepared and anxious when faced with the prospect of meeting patients during end-of-life care.

3 Sep 2014

More big firms shifting to high-deductible health plans

The New York Times examines the movement among large employers towards high-deductible plans that shift more health care costs to workers. Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal looks at how the ACA may affect job-based plans next year.

2 Sep 2014

Aviv acquires assisted living and skilled nursing facilities for $83.6 million

Aviv REIT, Inc. announced today it acquired four post-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facilities ("SNF") in Washington, an assisted living facility ("ALF") in Washington and a campus in Idaho, which includes a SNF and an ALF, for a total price of $83.6 million.

2 Sep 2014

Organizations across U.S. participating in Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign

Organizations in Atlanta – and across the country – are participating in the Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign this September. Coordinating this effort is the Aflac Cancer Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta along with the Stop Childhood Cancer Alliance that was created to be the driving force in increasing awareness of childhood cancer and enhancing support for the young people fighting this disease, as well as the clinicians and researchers helping them.

2 Sep 2014

BioPhotas launches Celluma ELITE for sale to Aesthetic Physician Market

BioPhotas, Inc. today announced the launch of the Celluma ELITE for sale to the Aesthetic Physician Market. The LED therapy device is stand-mounted and able to be precisely positioned over an area of treatment via an articulating arm and a patented shape-taking light panel.

2 Sep 2014

Nomination signals new approach to drug abuse policy

The nomination of Michael Botticelli to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy symbolizes the shift toward dealing with drug use as a public health rather than as a criminal justice issue, writes The Washington Post. Reuters looks at how opioid abuse fears keep cancer patients from getting pain relief.

2 Sep 2014

Travel time to breast imaging services in United States varies dramatically by modality

Mammography, ultrasound, and MRI - or a combination of these examinations - are critical in detecting, diagnosing, and characterizing the extent of breast cancer.

2 Sep 2014

Coffee increases risk of prediabetes in young adults with hypertension

Coffee increases the risk of prediabetes in young adults with hypertension who are slow caffeine metabolisers, according to results from the HARVEST study presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Lucio Mos from Italy. People who drank more than three cups of coffee per day doubled their risk of prediabetes.

2 Sep 2014

Amida launches Blue Button-branded software component, Data Reconciliation Engine

Amida is pleased to announce the second release of its Data Reconciliation Engine (DRE). The DRE is a Blue Button-branded software component that supports the aims of the Blue Button Initiative, a nationwide public-private effort that enables patients and consumers to gain easy access to their own health information.

2 Sep 2014

Cepheid releases Xpert Flu/RSV XC for accurate determination of Flu A, Flu B and RSV infection

Cepheid announced today the release of Xpert® Flu/RSV XC, an on-demand molecular test for rapid, accurate and reliable determination of Flu A, Flu B, and differentiation of RSV infection.

2 Sep 2014

First Edition: September 2, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including an analysis of care at small military hospitals and a look at the $8 billion in health law taxes that come due Sept. 30.

2 Sep 2014

Farmer Boys launches 14th annual fundraiser to benefit LLUCH

Farmer Boys announced today the launch of its 14th annual fundraiser benefitting the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital-LLUCH. The campaign will take place at participating Farmer Boys locations during the month of September.

2 Sep 2014

Redspin issues IT security advisory for senior executives in healthcare industry

Redspin, Inc., a leading provider of HIPAA security risk assessments and penetration testing services, today released an IT security advisory specifically for senior executives in the healthcare industry.

2 Sep 2014

Neuropsychologist sees increase in ADHD diagnoses

Since 2007, there has been a 16 percent increase in ADHD diagnoses in the United States. While this may alarm some parents, Kids In The House experts explain what this increase really means and how parents can help children who have been diagnosed with ADHD.

2 Sep 2014

Finding could lead researchers to better understand development of psychiatric disorders

Some people take stress in stride; others are done in by it. New research at Rockefeller University has identified the molecular mechanisms of this so-called stress gap in mice with very similar genetic backgrounds - a finding that could lead researchers to better understand the development of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression.

2 Sep 2014

Blacks more feared, but shot less quickly

Participants in an innovative Washington State University study of deadly force were more likely to feel threatened in scenarios involving black people.

2 Sep 2014

Ambulance administration of antiplatelet medication may help heart attack patients

Ambulance administration of the antiplatelet medication ticagrelor to patients with a type of heart attack known as ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is not better than hospital administration, in terms of improving blood flow in blocked arteries before a revascularisation procedure, according to a new study presented at ESC Congress 2014 today.

2 Sep 2014

Snacking while watching action movies leads to overeating

Is television making us fat? An increasing amount of research shows an association between TV viewing and higher food consumption and a more sedentary lifestyle.

2 Sep 2014

Healthcare News

EPA should lower safe fluoride level goal in public drinking water systems to zero

Bypassing politics, insurers pay for end of life talks

Many nurses in training feel unprepared to meet patients during end-of-life care

More big firms shifting to high-deductible health plans

Aviv acquires assisted living and skilled nursing facilities for $83.6 million

Organizations across U.S. participating in Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign

BioPhotas launches Celluma ELITE for sale to Aesthetic Physician Market

Nomination signals new approach to drug abuse policy

Travel time to breast imaging services in United States varies dramatically by modality

Coffee increases risk of prediabetes in young adults with hypertension

Amida launches Blue Button-branded software component, Data Reconciliation Engine

Cepheid releases Xpert Flu/RSV XC for accurate determination of Flu A, Flu B and RSV infection

First Edition: September 2, 2014

Farmer Boys launches 14th annual fundraiser to benefit LLUCH

Redspin issues IT security advisory for senior executives in healthcare industry

Neuropsychologist sees increase in ADHD diagnoses

Finding could lead researchers to better understand development of psychiatric disorders

Blacks more feared, but shot less quickly

Ambulance administration of antiplatelet medication may help heart attack patients

Snacking while watching action movies leads to overeating

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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