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More numbers expected this week on October health law enrollment

In related news, The New York Times reports that state and federal exchanges are using "happy talk" to market the new health coverage options available through the online insurance marketplaces, but they rarely mention the penalty. Other news outlets report on developments from Maryland, Oregon and Colorado.

12 Nov 2013

PSE may help overcome parental stress, depressive symptoms after diagnosis of child ASD

A cognitive-behavioral intervention known as problem-solving education (PSE) may help reduce parental stress and depressive symptoms immediately after their child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study by Emily Feinberg, CPNP, Sc.D., of Boston University School of Public Health, and colleagues.

12 Nov 2013

Broom offers tips to help children cope with parent's deployment

While in the Navy, Broom regularly saw children of deployed parents in military pediatric offices. His biggest take away message from that experience is that families who are most successful at navigating deployment are those who plan and communicate.

12 Nov 2013

Occupational therapist receives $1M grant to develop virtual world programs that help amputees improve skills

Some people use alternate virtual world programs like Second Life- to escape reality, but one researcher is examining whether these same virtual worlds that are used to stimulate the imagination could help amputees develop the skills needed to navigate the real world.

11 Nov 2013

Registered nurses often lack time for nursing care activities

Registered nurses in hospitals often lack the time for nursing care activities, such as comfort or talk with patients or educating patients and relatives.

11 Nov 2013

PharMerica’s e-prescribing solution set to deliver quality patient care

PharMerica Corporation, a leading institutional pharmacy, specialty infusion and hospital services company servicing healthcare facilities in the United States, today announced that it has been certified by Surescripts to receive controlled and non-controlled substance prescription orders electronically.

11 Nov 2013

Specialist lung cancer nurses could aid treatment

A University research study has found that specialist lung cancer nurses could be putting patients in a stronger and healthier position to cope with the rigorous course of treatment that they undergo.

From Sheffield Hallam University 11 Nov 2013

First Edition: November 11, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about how Republicans are positioning themselves to capitalize on the health law's implementation difficulties in the upcoming election season.

11 Nov 2013

Griffith University launches new online scholarly journal to fight against pneumonia

Advancing the fight against pneumonia is the focus of a new online scholarly journal launched by Griffith University ePress.

11 Nov 2013

LSTM to celebrate 115 years of dedication in the field of tropical medicine

This Tuesday marks the 115th anniversary of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, the first institution of its kind in the world dedicated to research and teaching in the field of tropical medicine.

11 Nov 2013

FDA proposes rule to speed dissemination of new safety information about generic drugs

A proposed U.S. Food and Drug Administration rule would speed the dissemination of new safety information about generic drugs to health professionals and patients by allowing generic drug makers to use the same process as brand drug manufacturers to update safety information in the product labeling.

11 Nov 2013

Sinai Hospital cardiologist named one of Baltimore magazine's 2013 Top Doctors

Ali Tabrizchi, D.O., a clinical interventional cardiologist at the Heart Center at Sinai, has been named one of Baltimore magazine's 2013 Top Doctors. Tabrizchi is the only cardiologist practicing in Harford County to be chosen for this honor.

11 Nov 2013

UAB surgical team performs first surgery using VIPAAR and Google Glass

A University of Alabama at Birmingham surgical team has performed the first surgery using a virtual augmented reality technology called VIPAAR in conjunction with Google Glass, a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display. The combination of the two technologies could be an important step toward the development of useful, practical telemedicine.

11 Nov 2013

Risk of dangerous bloodstream infections can be reduced in newborns with central venous catheters

A new study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center investigators shows that clinicians can reduce the risk of dangerous bloodstream infections in newborns with central venous catheters by ending use of the device as soon as possible, rather than waiting for signs of infection.

11 Nov 2013

Many Boston-area military veterans psychologically affected by Boston Marathon Bombing

According to a new study, many Boston-area military veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder experienced flashbacks, unwanted memories and other psychological effects as a result of the Boston Marathon Bombing in April 2013.

11 Nov 2013

Patients' quality of life negatively affected by perceived discrimination, mistrust in health care

Perceived discrimination and mistrust in health care can negatively affect patients' quality of life, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 November 5-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

11 Nov 2013

Multiple pregnancies: A major public health concern worldwide

Multiple pregnancies are a major public health concern in the United States and the rest of the world due to the significantly higher health risks for both mothers and infants, as well as the impact on healthcare costs.

11 Nov 2013

Viewpoints: Campaigning won't help solve health care problems; health law sought 'sturdier safety net;' court's decision on contraception benefit 'goes wrong way'

The Obamacare Web site doesn't work. Hundreds of thousands of insured Americans are seeing their plans summarily terminated. Millions more face the same prospect next year. Confronted with a crisis of governance, how does President Obama respond? He campaigns (Charles Krauthammer, 11/7).

11 Nov 2013

Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute buys first Renaissance system

Mazor Robotics Ltd., the developer of Renaissance, an innovative surgical guidance system and its complementary products, announced today that Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute, located in Ft. Pierce, FL, has purchased its first Renaissance system.

11 Nov 2013

ChinaSoft inks agreement with CITIC 21CN on Pharmaceutical Information Sharing Program

ChinaSoft International Limited, announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with CITIC 21CN Company Limited on the Pharmaceutical Information Sharing Program.

11 Nov 2013

Healthcare News

More numbers expected this week on October health law enrollment

PSE may help overcome parental stress, depressive symptoms after diagnosis of child ASD

Broom offers tips to help children cope with parent's deployment

Occupational therapist receives $1M grant to develop virtual world programs that help amputees improve skills

Registered nurses often lack time for nursing care activities

PharMerica’s e-prescribing solution set to deliver quality patient care

Specialist lung cancer nurses could aid treatment

First Edition: November 11, 2013

Griffith University launches new online scholarly journal to fight against pneumonia

LSTM to celebrate 115 years of dedication in the field of tropical medicine

FDA proposes rule to speed dissemination of new safety information about generic drugs

Sinai Hospital cardiologist named one of Baltimore magazine's 2013 Top Doctors

UAB surgical team performs first surgery using VIPAAR and Google Glass

Risk of dangerous bloodstream infections can be reduced in newborns with central venous catheters

Many Boston-area military veterans psychologically affected by Boston Marathon Bombing

Patients' quality of life negatively affected by perceived discrimination, mistrust in health care

Multiple pregnancies: A major public health concern worldwide

Viewpoints: Campaigning won't help solve health care problems; health law sought 'sturdier safety net;' court's decision on contraception benefit 'goes wrong way'

Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute buys first Renaissance system

ChinaSoft inks agreement with CITIC 21CN on Pharmaceutical Information Sharing Program

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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