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Sheffield Hallam University launches new course to attract former nurses back into the profession

A new course designed to attract former nurses back into the profession is being launched at Sheffield Hallam University. The Return to Practice scheme is a part-time course that prepares for the re-registration of nurses who have been disconnected from the healthcare sector for the last 10 years.

20 May 2014

$15 million pledged for creation of Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute

Baltimore-area commercial real estate developer Erwin L. Greenberg and his wife Stephanie Cooper Greenberg have pledged a $15 million gift to create the Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute.

20 May 2014

First Edition: May 20, 2014

Today's headlines include the latest reports on various states' challenges related to expanding the Medicaid program.

20 May 2014

CBP selects CHSi to provide medical exams services in 48 continental states

Comprehensive Health Services, Incorporated (CHSi) was recently awarded a five-year, $97 million contract by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide medical exams services in the 48 continental states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam as well as in Canada, Saipan and various other duty locations.

20 May 2014

Consumer Reports reveals truth about sunscreen products

When it comes to sunscreen, SPF (sun protection factor) is the feature that influences consumers' purchasing decision most.

20 May 2014

Barnes-Jewish Hospital first to use VISIUS iMRI for over 1,000 procedures

IMRIS Inc. ("IMRIS" or the "Company") today announced that Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is the first U.S. hospital to use VISIUS® iMRI for more than 1,000 procedures.

20 May 2014

Recruiting more Hispanics to cancer clinical trials crucial to reducing health disparities

Hispanics are the fastest-growing demographic group in the United States, and they suffer from major health disparities, including higher rates of cancers of the cervix, stomach and liver.

20 May 2014

Avita Health System to use NextGen solutions to track and enhance patient care

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, announced today an agreement with Avita Health System for the deployment of a range of NextGen® solutions across its extensive enterprise.

20 May 2014

Optegra top tips for healthy eyes this hayfever season

This year's hayfever season is upon us: the temperatures and pollen count start to rise, noses are beginning to run and eyes are starting to itch.

20 May 2014

SynCardia Total Artificial Heart achieves 1,300th milestone

SynCardia Systems, Inc. announced today that a United States patient with end-stage biventricular heart failure received the 1,300th implant of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart as a bridge to transplant in April 2014.

20 May 2014

Public reporting of ICU patient’s outcomes did not reduce mortality

A large study of intensive care patients in California found that public reporting of patient outcomes did not reduce mortality, but did result in reduced admission of the sickest patients to the ICU and increased transfer of critically ill patients to other hospitals.

20 May 2014

Viewpoints: Pence on Medicaid expansion; Jindal on Obamacare repeal efforts; 'long-shot' lawsuits

From the beginning of my tenure as governor in 2013, we have been saying no to Obamacare in Indiana.

20 May 2014

Low physical activity, heavy use of electronic media linked to increased health risk in children

The Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children Study, PANIC, carried out by the Institute of Biomedicine at the University of Eastern Finland shows that low levels of physical activity combined with heavy use of electronic media and sedentary behaviour are linked to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and vascular diseases already in 6-8 year-old children.

20 May 2014

BroadcastMed introduces content marketing platform for pharmaceutical, biotechnology organizations

BroadcastMed, Inc. a digital medical broadcaster and leading provider of cloud based physician education portals introduces its content marketing platform tailored to pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations.

20 May 2014

Highlights: Nurse practitioners fight for autonomy in Texas; Ohio physician assistant prescriptions; drug options in Colo.

A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Ohio, Colorado, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Alabama, Connecticut and Kansas.

20 May 2014

Patients are at increased risk of developing PTSD symptoms after ICU stay

Patients who have survived a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) have a greatly increased risk of developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

20 May 2014

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Sheffield Hallam University launches new course to attract former nurses back into the profession

$15 million pledged for creation of Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute

First Edition: May 20, 2014

CBP selects CHSi to provide medical exams services in 48 continental states

Consumer Reports reveals truth about sunscreen products

Barnes-Jewish Hospital first to use VISIUS iMRI for over 1,000 procedures

Recruiting more Hispanics to cancer clinical trials crucial to reducing health disparities

Avita Health System to use NextGen solutions to track and enhance patient care

Optegra top tips for healthy eyes this hayfever season

SynCardia Total Artificial Heart achieves 1,300th milestone

Public reporting of ICU patient’s outcomes did not reduce mortality

Viewpoints: Pence on Medicaid expansion; Jindal on Obamacare repeal efforts; 'long-shot' lawsuits

Low physical activity, heavy use of electronic media linked to increased health risk in children

BroadcastMed introduces content marketing platform for pharmaceutical, biotechnology organizations

Highlights: Nurse practitioners fight for autonomy in Texas; Ohio physician assistant prescriptions; drug options in Colo.

Patients are at increased risk of developing PTSD symptoms after ICU stay

Study: Medicaid patients' health could impact health law's bottom line

Obama 'madder than hell' over troubles with VA system

Holistic exercise program may improve physical, psychological wellbeing of dementia patients

Study shows few patients may receive EEG to diagnose seizures in emergency department

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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