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JGU joins with 3 Chinese universities in fields of research and teaching

The Institute of Sports Science at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) will be collaborating with three Chinese universities in the fields of research and teaching. The agreements cover such as aspects as research projects in high-performance sports to health care courses for students.

12 Nov 2013

Study gives new insight into geographic variation in drug poisoning mortality in U.S

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine gives new insight into the geographic variation in drug poisoning mortality, with both urban centers and rural areas showing a large increase in death rates.

12 Nov 2013

'Crunch time' for Obama on health law; the problems with that apology; young people feeling the sting of higher prices

But today, it's Obama in the spotlight. A president famous for his unflappability, he is now struggling to square assurances that he is on top of the problems confronting his administration with assertions that he was unaware of the problems as they were developing.

12 Nov 2013

Health law overview: At the state level, divided government appears to function better than in congress

Some states have had more success striking compromises that expand health insurance coverage.

12 Nov 2013

Proposals likely this week to respond to health law policy cancellations

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., is among those who are expected to advance legislation. Her measure would extend the open enrollment period by at least two months.

12 Nov 2013

Administration's mental health parity rule is part of effort to curb gun violence

The long-awaited final regulation will guarantee most insurance coverage offers access to mental health services on par with physical health coverage.

12 Nov 2013

FDA proposes change in generic drug makers' labels

The change would allow generic manufacturers to put new safety information on the labels without having to get FDA permission.

12 Nov 2013

In states not expanding Medicaid, hospitals face a squeeze as federal funds dry up

The New York Times examines the dilemma for some safety-net hospitals that will not see a drop in the uninsured but will lose federal money that used to help pay for those patients.

12 Nov 2013

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

Healthcare News

JGU joins with 3 Chinese universities in fields of research and teaching

Study gives new insight into geographic variation in drug poisoning mortality in U.S

'Crunch time' for Obama on health law; the problems with that apology; young people feeling the sting of higher prices

Health law overview: At the state level, divided government appears to function better than in congress

Proposals likely this week to respond to health law policy cancellations

Administration's mental health parity rule is part of effort to curb gun violence

FDA proposes change in generic drug makers' labels

In states not expanding Medicaid, hospitals face a squeeze as federal funds dry up

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

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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