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Universal HIV screening in emergency department superior to testing only those with apparent risk

Screening everyone for HIV in the emergency department may be superior to testing only those with apparent risk, when trying to identify patients with undiagnosed HIV infection, according to a new results by researchers at the University of Cincinnati.

6 Aug 2013

Study: Online game companies need to be more socially responsible

Online game companies need to be more socially responsible for over-addictive use of their products to avoid government intervention, according to a new study by Cardiff, Derby and Nottingham Trent universities.

6 Aug 2013

State highlights: NYC to gather bids for its health insurance costs; Texas Cancer Institute tries comeback after controversies

Faced with annual health insurance costs of $6.3 billion, New York City is putting its health care contract out to bid, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Friday. Bloomberg said the bid has not gone out yet but current health-insurance provider EmblemHealth has already chosen not to seek a rate increase for the next fiscal year (Mathews, 8/2).

6 Aug 2013

Viewpoints: Republicans' 'temper tantrum' on health care; 'mixed message' on cancer

Last week House Republicans voted for the 40th time to repeal Obamacare. Like the previous 39 votes, this action will have no effect whatsoever. But it was a stand-in for what Republicans really want to do: repeal reality, and the laws of arithmetic in particular.

6 Aug 2013

Study explores factors affecting public-supply-well vulnerability to contamination

Key factors have been identified that help determine the vulnerability of public-supply wells to contamination. A new USGS report describes these factors, providing insight into which contaminants in an aquifer might reach a well and when, how and at what concentration they might arrive.

6 Aug 2013

Mailed outreach invitations to underserved patients result in higher CRC screening

Among underserved patients whose colorectal cancer (CRC) screening was not up to date, mailed outreach invitations appear to result in higher CRC screening compared with usual care, according to a study by Samir Gupta, M.D., M.S.C.S., of the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, and the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues.

6 Aug 2013

GOP still embroiled in intra-party split over govt. shutdown and efforts to defund the health law

Some Republican governors are urging members of Congress to step away from the government shutdown threat. And while some GOP leaders are signaling that efforts to gut health law funding will not be considered in this fall's budget battle, rank-and-file lawmakers have opinions of their own.

6 Aug 2013

Non-invasive approach increases colorectal cancer screening among uninsured patients

Organized mailing campaigns could substantially increase colorectal cancer screening among uninsured patients, a study published in the August 5 online edition of JAMA Internal Medicine reveals.

6 Aug 2013

Chinese meditation can reduce smoking

By using a type of meditation developed in China, smokers can reduce their tobacco use even when they don't intend to do so, according to new research done by Texas Tech University and the University of Oregon.

6 Aug 2013

Democratic governors see political advantage in efforts to implement the health law

News coverage of issues related to state health exchange readiness and premium costs could boost Democrats in some states.

6 Aug 2013

Mothers who are more extroverted are more likely to breastfeed for longer

A new analysis has found that mothers who are more extroverted and less anxious are more likely to breastfeed and to continue to breastfeed than mothers who are introverted or anxious.

6 Aug 2013

Women who feel less attached to their fetus are going to smoke more

A small new study suggests that pregnant smokers with low scores on a scale that rates emotional attachment to their fetuses may be inclined to smoke more than pregnant smokers who feel more attached to their future babies.

6 Aug 2013

Public unions pushed to accept less expensive health benefits

The New York Times explores how local governments are pressing unions to accept less expensive benefit packages to avoid the health law's so-called Cadillac tax which goes into effect in 2018. Other news outlets examine health law outreach efforts, as well as how August might be a 'steamy' month of town hall meetings.

6 Aug 2013

Aetna pulls insurance plans from MD.'s health law exchange

In state health insurance marketplace news, Aetna won't sell its plans on Maryland's version of the exchange over concerns premiums wouldn't cover costs. Officials in Colorado, Missouri, California and Oregon also face decisions about their marketplaces and the challenges to enrolling their residents in them.

6 Aug 2013

Federal judge blocks Wisconsin abortion law

A federal judge blocked a Wisconsin abortion law from taking effect until a decision is made about its constitutionality. The law would require that women have an ultrasound before having the procedure, and that doctors who perform abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.

6 Aug 2013

New effort could dramatically improve surgical outcomes in children, say surgeons

A group of pediatric surgeons at hospitals around the country have designed a system to collect and analyze data on surgical outcomes in children - the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) is the first national database able to reliably compare outcomes among different hospitals where children's surgery is performed.

6 Aug 2013

The Iowa Clinic installs Aquilion PRIME 80 CT system, upgrades Aquilion 64 with VeloCT from Toshiba

Lowering radiation dose and ensuring patient safety in an outpatient setting, The Iowa Clinic installed an Aquilion PRIME 80 CT system and upgraded its Aquilion 64 with VeloCT from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. As a result, The Iowa Clinic has significantly lowered dose while maintaining the image quality needed for accurate diagnoses.

5 Aug 2013

NPS MedicineWise programs improve prescribing, cardiovascular management in primary care

NPS MedicineWise programs targeting quality use of medicines in cardiovascular management have improved prescribing and cardiovascular disease management in primary care, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia today.

5 Aug 2013

PENTAX Medical to sponsor latest London Live Endoscopy Course

PENTAX Medical - experts in high definition endoscopy, is a premier sponsor of the latest London Live Endoscopy Course which is being held at University College Hospital, on 19th – 20th September 2013.

From PENTAX Medical Company 5 Aug 2013

First Edition: August 5, 2013

Kaiser Health News staff writer Jordan Rau reports: "Medicare will levy $227 million in fines against hospitals in every state but one for the second round of the government's campaign to reduce the number of patients readmitted within a month, according to federal records released Friday" (Rau, 8/2).

5 Aug 2013

Healthcare News

Universal HIV screening in emergency department superior to testing only those with apparent risk

Study: Online game companies need to be more socially responsible

State highlights: NYC to gather bids for its health insurance costs; Texas Cancer Institute tries comeback after controversies

Viewpoints: Republicans' 'temper tantrum' on health care; 'mixed message' on cancer

Study explores factors affecting public-supply-well vulnerability to contamination

Mailed outreach invitations to underserved patients result in higher CRC screening

GOP still embroiled in intra-party split over govt. shutdown and efforts to defund the health law

Non-invasive approach increases colorectal cancer screening among uninsured patients

Chinese meditation can reduce smoking

Democratic governors see political advantage in efforts to implement the health law

Mothers who are more extroverted are more likely to breastfeed for longer

Women who feel less attached to their fetus are going to smoke more

Public unions pushed to accept less expensive health benefits

Aetna pulls insurance plans from MD.'s health law exchange

Federal judge blocks Wisconsin abortion law

New effort could dramatically improve surgical outcomes in children, say surgeons

The Iowa Clinic installs Aquilion PRIME 80 CT system, upgrades Aquilion 64 with VeloCT from Toshiba

NPS MedicineWise programs improve prescribing, cardiovascular management in primary care

PENTAX Medical to sponsor latest London Live Endoscopy Course

First Edition: August 5, 2013

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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