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WHO issues travel advice on MERS-CoV for pilgrims traveling to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The World Health Organization has issued interim travel advice on the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which has affected nine countries to date.

26 Jul 2013

Crunch time in the countdown to health exchanges' opening day

News reports also offer insights to how these online marketplaces are taking shape in Oregon and Connecticut.

26 Jul 2013

Report shows almost 4 million Canadians struggle to afford food

A new report by researchers at the University of Toronto shows that almost four million Canadians are struggling to put the food they need on the table because of food insecurity.

26 Jul 2013

Some warn of 'overwhelming' mental illness care cost without new research investment

Scientists warn health systems could face "overwhelming" costs of treating mental illness if no new money is invested in research.

26 Jul 2013

GAO analysis: Health premiums vary widely

The Government Accountability Office report, which is based on prices reported by insurers, shows that consumers face a wide range of premium prices, deductibles and annual exposure to out-of-pocket costs.

26 Jul 2013

Miriam researcher calls for new strategies to better manage, improve treatment for HCV infection

A Miriam Hospital researcher has joined forces with international colleagues to call for new strategies to better manage and improve assessment and treatment for hepatitis C (HCV) infection in individuals who inject drugs.

26 Jul 2013

Success of health law's exchanges rides on young people

Interviews here with more than two dozen single workers of modest income between 24 and 31 years old suggest that insurance plans will be a hard sell. Subsidies for 26-year-old workers range from $118 a month for someone earning under $16,000 to less than $1 a month for one earning $26,500, according to an analysis of insurance data (Weaver and Radnofsky, 7/25).

26 Jul 2013

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities to address crucial healthcare problem in US

Springer has entered into an agreement with the W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Association (NMA) Health Institute to publish the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Starting in 2014 the new society journal will be published quarterly, electronically on link.springer.com and in print.

26 Jul 2013

Frequency, duration of patient-doctor contact important for improving health of dialysis patients

Both the frequency and duration of patient-doctor contact during dialysis care vary appreciably across countries, and facilities with more frequent and longer contact had fewer patient deaths and hospitalizations, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

26 Jul 2013

For many states, Medicaid expansion plans remain unsettled

Federal officials remind Florida lawmakers that it is not too late to opt into the program, while in Virginia, Politico reports the issue could be decided by this fall's gubernatorial election. Also, an Arizona push to get the issue on the ballot in November may fail because of paperwork errors and the Michigan Senate considers a tweaked expansion bill that requires co-pays for new Medicaid enrollees.

26 Jul 2013

Abbott's FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and Beta-Ketone Monitoring System gets FDA clearance

Abbott today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and Beta-Ketone Monitoring System, an advanced blood glucose monitoring system designed to address the key needs of hospital customers: high accuracy, efficient operation, dual-band wireless access to immediate test results, and helps in the reduction of the risk of test strip cross-contamination.

26 Jul 2013

IOM urges Congress not to shift Medicare payments to pay more in areas with low costs

A panel of experts says the government should by wary of suggestions that cutting payments to high cost areas and rewarding low-cost areas would help improve care and reduce Medicare costs.

26 Jul 2013

Binge eating among women doubles if their significant other encourage dieting

Women who are frequently encouraged by their significant others to lose weight are more likely to resort to unhealthy measures to do so, according to new research in the American Journal of Health Promotion.

26 Jul 2013

Two GOP Senators push to choke off IRS health law implementation funds

Also in the news, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is positioning himself to be the lead sponsor of legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks. Meanwhile, the nursing home industry is stepping up its lobbying efforts to protect its Medicare funding.

26 Jul 2013

Veterans suggest link between activities and long-term psychological well-being

Veterans participating in extended outdoor group recreation show signs of improved mental health, suggesting a link between the activities and long-term psychological well-being, according to results of a new University of Michigan study.

26 Jul 2013

Teleflex introduces Rusch TruLite Laryngoscope System

Teleflex Incorporated, a leading global provider of medical devices for critical care and surgery, has launched the Rusch TruLite Laryngoscope System, a disposable laryngoscope blade and handle system for single-patient use.

25 Jul 2013

First Edition: July 25, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about WellPoint's second-quarter profits and the Insitute of Medicine's findings about geographic varitions in Medicare spending.

25 Jul 2013

Secretary of State for BIS designates LSTM as higher education institution

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has, by an Order in Parliament under section 129 of the Education Reform Act 1988, designated the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) as a higher education institution (HEI) eligible to receive funding direct from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

25 Jul 2013

Contrasting perspectives on e-cigarettes from smoking cessation experts

The increasing popularity and availability of e-cigarettes (otherwise known as Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, or ENDS) in many countries has prompted fierce debate among public health professionals, with some expressing concerns that lack of safety information for the devices could result in unforeseen damage to public health if they are not appropriately regulated.

25 Jul 2013

Using right tool to measure patient satisfaction can improve health care quality, says study

Using the right tool to measure patient satisfaction can guide improved health care quality, according to a study in the August issue of Anesthesiology. In a comprehensive review of thousands of patient satisfaction studies, researchers identified several questionnaires physician anesthesiologists could use to ideally measure patient satisfaction in various clinical settings.

25 Jul 2013

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WHO issues travel advice on MERS-CoV for pilgrims traveling to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Crunch time in the countdown to health exchanges' opening day

Report shows almost 4 million Canadians struggle to afford food

Some warn of 'overwhelming' mental illness care cost without new research investment

GAO analysis: Health premiums vary widely

Miriam researcher calls for new strategies to better manage, improve treatment for HCV infection

Success of health law's exchanges rides on young people

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities to address crucial healthcare problem in US

Frequency, duration of patient-doctor contact important for improving health of dialysis patients

For many states, Medicaid expansion plans remain unsettled

Abbott's FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and Beta-Ketone Monitoring System gets FDA clearance

IOM urges Congress not to shift Medicare payments to pay more in areas with low costs

Binge eating among women doubles if their significant other encourage dieting

Two GOP Senators push to choke off IRS health law implementation funds

Veterans suggest link between activities and long-term psychological well-being

Teleflex introduces Rusch TruLite Laryngoscope System

First Edition: July 25, 2013

Secretary of State for BIS designates LSTM as higher education institution

Contrasting perspectives on e-cigarettes from smoking cessation experts

Using right tool to measure patient satisfaction can improve health care quality, says study

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