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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

Democrats facing political fallout from Obamacare's woes

News outlets covered the fallout from Friday's House of Representatives vote to allow insurers to renew plans that do not comply with the health law.

18 Nov 2013

United Health Foundation, Project HOPE partner to help Filipinos affected by typhoon Haiyan

UnitedHealth Group's United Health Foundation is partnering with Project HOPE, a U.S.-based charity, to help Filipinos affected by typhoon Haiyan receive urgent medical care and critical medical supplies. United Health Foundation and the employees of UnitedHealth Group have committed at least $750,000 to fund Project HOPE's efforts.

17 Nov 2013

Prolonged CPR can improve patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest

Performing CPR for 38 minutes or longer can improve a patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.

17 Nov 2013

Residents of major cities with high pollution levels have increased risk of dry eye syndrome

Residents of major cities with high levels of air pollution have an increased risk of dry eye syndrome, according to a study presented at the world's largest ophthalmic conference, the 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, in New Orleans.

17 Nov 2013

Cataract surgeries deliver 4,567% financial return on investment to society

Cataract surgeries performed over one year eventually save $123.4 billion over 13 years and delivers a 4,567 percent financial return on investment to society according to the results of a cost-utility study, published online today in the Academy's official journal, Ophthalmology, and will be presented on Nov. 17 at the world's largest ophthalmic conference, the American Academy of Ophthalmology's 117th Annual Meeting, in New Orleans. Researchers say that the results prove that healthcare interventions create substantial economic wealth.

16 Nov 2013

M1T invests $3.4 million in Cloud Medical

M1T, an American business active in the Health Care industry, has made an investment of $3.4 Million in Cloud Medical, completing the company series A round. Cloud is a Healthcare IT company focused on deploying hardware and software systems that will minimize inefficiencies related to compliance and auditing, giving providers more control over medical procedures, processes and records.

16 Nov 2013

California exchange certified Health Insurance Agents are ready and willing to assist policyholders

President Obama announced yesterday that he is requesting insurance carriers, who have provided cancellation notices to individual and family policyholders, to allow these policyholders to continue their existing policies throughout 2014.

16 Nov 2013

Morningside Recovery starts highly unique program for video and online gamers

Morningside Recovery, a leading substance abuse and mental health recovery center in Southern California, has founded a highly unique, all-inclusive recovery program focusing on compulsive video and online gaming—a growing issue among teen and young adult males.

16 Nov 2013

Kindred Healthcare to acquire Synergy Home Care

Synergy Home Care, a premier home health care provider that operates through 17 locations in Louisiana, has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Kindred Healthcare, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2013, pending regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

16 Nov 2013

Research paper highlights experiences, results of celiac disease screening in young children

Most children who undergo screening to detect gluten intolerance, celiac disease, can handle it well. However, many people feel that the discovery of the disease and the treatment they receive does not provide a better quality of life.

16 Nov 2013

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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

Democrats facing political fallout from Obamacare's woes

United Health Foundation, Project HOPE partner to help Filipinos affected by typhoon Haiyan

Prolonged CPR can improve patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest

Residents of major cities with high pollution levels have increased risk of dry eye syndrome

Cataract surgeries deliver 4,567% financial return on investment to society

M1T invests $3.4 million in Cloud Medical

California exchange certified Health Insurance Agents are ready and willing to assist policyholders

Morningside Recovery starts highly unique program for video and online gamers

Kindred Healthcare to acquire Synergy Home Care

Research paper highlights experiences, results of celiac disease screening in young children

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