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Proposal to cut Medicare ESRD Program may have unintended consequences for people on dialysis

A proposal to cut the Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Program by nearly 10% may have unintended consequences for people on dialysis. "More than 20 million Americans have kidney disease, and the Medicare ESRD program provides lifesaving care to nearly 400,000 beneficiaries with kidney failure," said Bruce A. Molitoris, MD, FASN, President of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN).

9 Jul 2013

A few clinics are focused on helping pregnant women with prescription drug addictions

The Wall Street Journal examines the growing number of women addicted to pain killers and efforts to help them through pregnancies.

9 Jul 2013

As population gets older, the number of ED visits would also increase

As the population gets older, and the baby boomers begin to enter their 60's and 70's, one might assume that the number of trips to the emergency department will also increase.

9 Jul 2013

$Study shows patients’ awareness of own bone health can help prevent future fracture$

Study shows patients’ awareness of own bone health can help prevent future fracture

People over the age of 50 who have suffered a fracture because of a slip or trip play a central role in making sure they get proper care to prevent a future fracture, a new study has found.

9 Jul 2013

Hospital discharge data provides a population-level picture of patient safety events in Pennsylvania

If all medical errors were counted together as a single cause, they would likely rank as the third leading cause of death in the United States. As health care personnel race to improve the quality of their care to save lives and prevent unneeded harm, a new study indicates there is more they can do to learn about what errors are occurring and why.

9 Jul 2013

Washington area hospital group launches its own health insurance plan

In other industry news, the growth of jobs in the health care sector could be a double-edged sword and hospitals seek solution to "alarm fatigue."

9 Jul 2013

Study shows very few physicians follow HPV and cervical cancer prevention guidelines

Recent breakthroughs in cervical cancer prevention have resulted in new vaccination and cervical cancer screening guidelines. Recommendations do not always translate into practice, however.

9 Jul 2013

USMD Holdings extends patient-centric medical care to Alaska

USMD Holdings, Inc. announced today it is extending high-quality, patient-centric medical care to the 49th state by partnering with the Alaska Institute of Surgical & Medical Specialties in Anchorage.

8 Jul 2013

Life Care Medical Devices inks exclusive distribution agreement with M.E.D. Surgical

Life Care Medical Devices Ltd., a development stage medical device company today announced that Life Care Medical Devices, Ltd, Ireland signed an exclusive agreement with M.E.D. Surgical, a subsidiary of Sisk Healthcare for the distribution of the Company's Keyhole Cup Laparoscopic Access Device in the Republic of Ireland territories and Northern Ireland.

8 Jul 2013

Risk of implantation failure, lower yield of oocytes linked to higher levels of urinary phthalates

Phthalates are among a group of industrial chemicals shown in some studies to have adverse effects on reproductive health and development, particularly in the male. As such, they have been collectively defined as "endocrine disruptors", and proposed as one of several possible environmental exposures responsible for a decline in fertility.

8 Jul 2013

First Edition: July 8, 2013

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news about a new ad campaign against the health law, more reaction to the administration's delay of the employer mandate provision and states efforts to restrict abortions.

8 Jul 2013

New study provides data that could help break the cycle of gun violence

They're young. They've been injured in an assault - so badly they went to the emergency room. And nearly one in four of them has a gun, probably an illegal one. What happens next?

8 Jul 2013

BCSI, ORIGIO partner to advance pH monitoring solutions for IVF

Blood Cell Storage, Inc., a leading medical device provider based in Seattle, WA and ORIGIO a/s, a leader in delivering innovative Assisted Reproductive Technology solutions headquartered in Malov Denmark, announced a partnership today during the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

8 Jul 2013

Dr. Steven Goldberg wins Patients' Choice Award for fifth year

Only a small percentage of the nation's physicians are ever honored with a Patients' Choice Award. But Naples Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Steven Goldberg belongs to an even more selective group of doctors who are being honored this year as five-time Patients' Choice honorees, marking the award's fifth anniversary.

6 Jul 2013

Elsevier launches Quiz for Science series for leading universities, institutions in Pakistan

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced the launch of the Quiz for Science series for 30 leading universities and institutions in Pakistan, recognizing local research efforts from across the country.

6 Jul 2013

Radiologists must become gatekeepers of medical imaging, says Penn Medicine's Saurabh Jha

Big changes are coming to the US health care system—some in response to the mounting scrutiny of medical imaging. New task force recommendations, the Choosing Wisely campaign, and Affordable Care Act policies are all attempting to curtail overtesting—with CT scans, MRIs and any other screening often ordered unnecessarily—that can drive up medical costs, lead to waste and unnecessary radiation, and prompt undue anxiety about false positive results.

6 Jul 2013

Emergency medical technicians, paramedics in Buffalo area reject Rural/Metro contract concessions

A majority of the emergency medical technicians and paramedics working for Rural/Metro medical services voted to reject the company's final contract offer on July 3.

6 Jul 2013

Regence to offer expanded health coverage to Oregon employers

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon announced today it will offer expanded coverage to Oregon companies through a Professional Employer Organization initiative with ADP TotalSource.

6 Jul 2013

Alzheimer's Association upset with CMS draft decision on brain amyloid imaging

The Alzheimer's Association is disappointed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services draft coverage decision on brain amyloid imaging, particularly given the clear, scientific consensus recommendations provided to CMS by the Association and the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging regarding appropriate, limited coverage, only in specific populations.

6 Jul 2013

Continental Who's Who recognizes Douglas M. Weissman as a Pinnacle Professional

Dr. Douglas M. Weissman, MD, FACP is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine. As a gastroenterologist in private practice since 1993, Dr. Weissman specializes in the treatment of all gastrointestinal, biliary and liver disease problems.

6 Jul 2013

Healthcare News

Proposal to cut Medicare ESRD Program may have unintended consequences for people on dialysis

A few clinics are focused on helping pregnant women with prescription drug addictions

As population gets older, the number of ED visits would also increase

Study shows patients’ awareness of own bone health can help prevent future fracture

Hospital discharge data provides a population-level picture of patient safety events in Pennsylvania

Washington area hospital group launches its own health insurance plan

Study shows very few physicians follow HPV and cervical cancer prevention guidelines

USMD Holdings extends patient-centric medical care to Alaska

Life Care Medical Devices inks exclusive distribution agreement with M.E.D. Surgical

Risk of implantation failure, lower yield of oocytes linked to higher levels of urinary phthalates

First Edition: July 8, 2013

New study provides data that could help break the cycle of gun violence

BCSI, ORIGIO partner to advance pH monitoring solutions for IVF

Dr. Steven Goldberg wins Patients' Choice Award for fifth year

Elsevier launches Quiz for Science series for leading universities, institutions in Pakistan

Radiologists must become gatekeepers of medical imaging, says Penn Medicine's Saurabh Jha

Emergency medical technicians, paramedics in Buffalo area reject Rural/Metro contract concessions

Regence to offer expanded health coverage to Oregon employers

Alzheimer's Association upset with CMS draft decision on brain amyloid imaging

Continental Who's Who recognizes Douglas M. Weissman as a Pinnacle Professional

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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