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Patients better adhere to medication regimens following hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome

Patients better adhered to their medication regimens in the year following hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome when they were part of a program that included personalized attention from a pharmacist compared with usual care, according to a study by P. Michael Ho, M.D., Ph.D., of the Denver VA Medical Center, and colleagues.

19 Nov 2013

Pelosi downplays Democratic defections on health law

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., minimized reports of unrest within her caucus after 39 Democrats voted for a bill allowing insurers to sell plans for one more year that don't meet the health law's requirements.

19 Nov 2013

New BYU research finds consistency of bed time and wake time can lower body fat

Prior research has shown not getting enough sleep can impact your weight, but new BYU research finds the consistency of your bed time and wake time can also influence body fat.

19 Nov 2013

Research findings offer new hope for millions of traumatic brain injury patients

Every year, nearly two million people in the United States suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI), the leading cause of brain damage and permanent disabilities that include motor dysfunction, psychological disorders, and memory loss. Current rehabilitation programs help patients but often achieve limited success.

19 Nov 2013

High-risk insurance pools gaining second life in some states

The Wall Street Journal reports on developments related to insurance coverage and high-risk patients, as well as emerging concerns about how insurance costs could impact consumer spending.

18 Nov 2013

NEC Display Solutions gets FDA clearance for MultiSync MD210C2 medical-grade monitor

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the Food and Drug Administration 510(k) cleared 21-inch MultiSync MD210C2 medical-grade monitor, built for the displaying and viewing of digital images for diagnosis by trained physicians.

18 Nov 2013

Entire structure of health-care delivery needs to be re-engineered to address threat of antibiotic resistance

The entire structure of health-care delivery for effective antibiotics – from research and development, to distribution and rational use – needs to be re-engineered to address the looming global threat of antibiotic resistance, say the authors of a new report, published today [Sunday 17 November] in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, ahead of European Antibiotic Awareness Day, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ‘Get Smart About Antibiotics Week’ on Monday 18 November.

18 Nov 2013

First Edition: November 18, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about the political implications of the healthcare.gov difficulties as well continued coverage of reaction to President Barack Obama's policy cancellation fix.

18 Nov 2013

Smart Use receives Primary Supplier status award for provision of NHS inventory management solutions

Smart Use Solutions, the leading provider of inventory management software to the healthcare sector today announced it has been awarded Primary Supplier status for the provision of NHS inventory management solutions.

18 Nov 2013

American Academy of Ophthalmology unveils comprehensive eye disease and condition patient database

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today unveiled the nation's first comprehensive eye disease and condition patient database. The IRIS Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) made its debut in a presentation to 25,000 attendees during the opening session of the world's largest ophthalmic conference - the 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

18 Nov 2013

Determining the benefit of using a dedicated aero medical response for neonatal and paediatric patients

Embrace, the Yorkshire and Humber Infant and Children's inter-hospital transfer service wanted to determine the potential benefit of using a dedicated aero medical response for the region's neonatal and paediatric patients.

From Sheffield Hallam University 18 Nov 2013

NPS MedicineWise urges all health professionals to preserve the miracle of antibiotics

Marking the start of Antibiotic Awareness Week, NPS MedicineWise is urging all health professionals to pledge their commitment to preserve the miracle of antibiotics and re-shape consumer expectations of these lifesavings medicines.

18 Nov 2013

Researchers take close look at medicine's highest volume activity

Laboratory testing is health care's single highest volume activity, with over 5 billion tests performed each year in the U.S.

18 Nov 2013

Basic first aid tips for people with epilepsy

Ask Patricia Gibson and she can tell you numerous stories that convey the misconceptions associated with epilepsy. She will tell you about people who have been misdiagnosed and later arrested for their odd behavior following a seizure. She will tell you that she's known people with epilepsy who have been inadvertently hurt by would-be good Samaritans. Most importantly, she will tell you that there are ways to help.

18 Nov 2013

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports new cardiovascular guidelines

The reality of existing insurance coverage precludes effective implementation of four newly released cardiovascular guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Academy supports the new guidelines and urges public and private insurance carriers to follow the recommendations so that Americans will have access to health care they deserve.

18 Nov 2013

Study evaluates effect of structured weight reduction program on atrial fibrillation symptoms

Hany S. Abed, B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., of the University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia and colleagues evaluated the effect of a structured weight reduction program on atrial fibrillation symptoms.

18 Nov 2013

Exposure to pro-smoking media message increases college students' risk of using tobacco for 7 days

Exposure to a single pro-smoking media message increases college-aged students' risk of using tobacco for seven days, providing new clues about the influence of media on smoking, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

18 Nov 2013

Higher levels of physical fitness lower risk of heart attacks and increase survival

A new study highlights the importance of exercise and physical fitness among people with stable coronary artery disease. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Henry Ford Hospital found that higher levels of physical fitness lower the risk of having heart attacks and increase survival in those with coronary artery disease, whether or not they have had a procedure to open up their blocked arteries.

18 Nov 2013

Children who suffer cardiac arrest while hospitalized are more likely to die during night shift

Hospitalized children are more likely to die after a cardiac arrest if it occurs during the night shift, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.

18 Nov 2013

Health insurers leery about 'fix' to Obamacare woes

Top insurance industry executives met with the president on Friday and two spoke this morning, saying the rules change could create "problems."

18 Nov 2013

Healthcare News

Patients better adhere to medication regimens following hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome

Pelosi downplays Democratic defections on health law

New BYU research finds consistency of bed time and wake time can lower body fat

Research findings offer new hope for millions of traumatic brain injury patients

High-risk insurance pools gaining second life in some states

NEC Display Solutions gets FDA clearance for MultiSync MD210C2 medical-grade monitor

Entire structure of health-care delivery needs to be re-engineered to address threat of antibiotic resistance

First Edition: November 18, 2013

Smart Use receives Primary Supplier status award for provision of NHS inventory management solutions

American Academy of Ophthalmology unveils comprehensive eye disease and condition patient database

Determining the benefit of using a dedicated aero medical response for neonatal and paediatric patients

NPS MedicineWise urges all health professionals to preserve the miracle of antibiotics

Researchers take close look at medicine's highest volume activity

Basic first aid tips for people with epilepsy

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports new cardiovascular guidelines

Study evaluates effect of structured weight reduction program on atrial fibrillation symptoms

Exposure to pro-smoking media message increases college students' risk of using tobacco for 7 days

Higher levels of physical fitness lower risk of heart attacks and increase survival

Children who suffer cardiac arrest while hospitalized are more likely to die during night shift

Health insurers leery about 'fix' to Obamacare woes

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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