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EI trumps IQ reveals how well dental students work with patients

IQ directly relates to how students perform on tests in the first two years of dental school. But emotional intelligence trumps IQ in how well dental students work with patients, report researchers from Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine and Weatherhead School of Management.

23 Apr 2013

Global Fund working to fight malaria in Latin America

In the ONE blog, Deborah Derrick, president of Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, writes about how the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is working to prevent malaria in Latin America.

23 Apr 2013

Biological Psychiatry special issue tackles the question on food addiction

Biological Psychiatry is proud to announce this week's publication of a special issue focusing on the question of food as an addiction.

23 Apr 2013

Experts call for better vaccine supply, logistics systems ahead of World Immunization Week

In recognition of World Immunization Week, which began April 21, the WHO "is calling on nations to help immunize more children against preventable diseases so more lives can be saved," VOA News reports, noting the U.N. health agency "estimates immunization saves the lives of two to three million children every year."

23 Apr 2013

Britain to 'stand together' with other stakeholders to eradicate polio

"[V]accinations play a huge part in deciding a country's long-term health," and "[t]he more healthy a population, the better able it is to contribute to and benefit from economic development," British Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening writes in an Independent opinion piece.

23 Apr 2013

$Johns Hopkins researchers find that diagnostic errors accounted for largest fraction of claims$

Johns Hopkins researchers find that diagnostic errors accounted for largest fraction of claims

In reviewing 25 years of U.S. malpractice claim payouts, Johns Hopkins researchers found that diagnostic errors — not surgical mistakes or medication overdoses — accounted for the largest fraction of claims, the most severe patient harm, and the highest total of penalty payouts.

23 Apr 2013

FDA wants to understand physician experiences with direct-to-consumer ads

The FDA will survey healthcare providers about their experience with direct-to-consumer advertising in order to assess its impact on their practice after receiving White House clearance for the program this week.

23 Apr 2013

Viewpoints: Solving the doctor shortage; Can Gov. Scott convince Fla. lawmakers to accept Medicaid expansion?

With every new report about the recent slowdown in health-care spending there is speculation in the media that the problem of rising health costs has somehow been solved or cut down to size.

23 Apr 2013

Minn. gov. seeks 'diversity' on health exchange board; Colorado exchange brings in mediator to smooth process

For Gov. Mark Dayton and the commissioners and staff advising him, "diversity" has been the key word when discussing appointments to the board of MNsure, the state's new health insurance exchange. By the end of April, Dayton must name six members to the board, which will oversee an online marketplace where one in five Minnesotans are expected to find health insurance (Nord, 4/19).

23 Apr 2013

Study highlights importance of bonding, empathy in patient-physician relationships

In a small study of 39 primary care doctors and 208 of their patients, Johns Hopkins researchers have found that physicians built much less of an emotional rapport with their overweight and obese patients than with their patients of normal weight.

23 Apr 2013

$Study shows 30.4% of hip fracture patients in India died within one year$

Study shows 30.4% of hip fracture patients in India died within one year

In various studies across different countries the reported one year mortality risks after hip fracture can vary anywhere from 5 to 50 %. In India, however, there has been little research on the risk of mortality and functional impairment following hip fracture.

23 Apr 2013

State roundup: Calif. lawmakers push for health plan for immigrants in U.S. illegally

A selection of health policy stories from Massachusetts, California, Michigan, Texas, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee.

23 Apr 2013

$Belgian investigators present study results of hip fracture in older patients at ESCEO13-IOF$

Belgian investigators present study results of hip fracture in older patients at ESCEO13-IOF

Although hip fractures in older patients are known to be a major cause of long term disability and increased risk of death, less is known about the relationship between surgical delay after hip fracture and mortality risk.

23 Apr 2013

Study examines effectiveness of leadership training programs in academic medical centres

Academic medical centres invest considerable time, money and other resources in leadership training programs, yet there is no evidence such programs work, a new study has found.

23 Apr 2013

Unnecessary use of antibiotics in elderly women in EDs increases risk of unintended consequences

Older adults represent an important and growing demographic in emergency departments across the country, with urinary tract infections being one of the leading causes for ED visits.

23 Apr 2013

New report presents recommendations to implement public health-based approach to drug policy

A comprehensive new report, Blueprint for a Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy, by The New York Academy of Medicine and the Drug Policy Alliance presents wide-ranging recommendations to implement a public health-based approach to drug policy, calling for strong, effective leadership to make change.

23 Apr 2013

Medical researchers race to find ways to use gene sequencing to fight cancer

Technology is quickly revamping medical care. The New York Times looks at the possible use of gene sequencing, while other news outlets examine apps and online tools that are helping Alzheimer's and autism caregivers.

23 Apr 2013

OSF HealthCare becomes newest member of Mayo Clinic Care Network

Mayo Clinic today announced that OSF HealthCare passed Mayo's rigorous review process to become the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

23 Apr 2013

NKI-AVL joins research consortium to develop MRI-guided radiation therapy system for cancer care

Elekta and Royal Philips Electronics announced today that The Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital has signed an agreement to join a research group to advance the development of ground-breaking image-guided treatment technology for cancer care.

From Elekta 23 Apr 2013

For states, rejecting the health law's Medicaid expansion comes with consequences

The Associated Press reports on the wrinkles that state leaders will face as a result of opting against the sweeping expansion.

23 Apr 2013

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EI trumps IQ reveals how well dental students work with patients

Global Fund working to fight malaria in Latin America

Biological Psychiatry special issue tackles the question on food addiction

Experts call for better vaccine supply, logistics systems ahead of World Immunization Week

Britain to 'stand together' with other stakeholders to eradicate polio

Johns Hopkins researchers find that diagnostic errors accounted for largest fraction of claims

FDA wants to understand physician experiences with direct-to-consumer ads

Viewpoints: Solving the doctor shortage; Can Gov. Scott convince Fla. lawmakers to accept Medicaid expansion?

Minn. gov. seeks 'diversity' on health exchange board; Colorado exchange brings in mediator to smooth process

Study highlights importance of bonding, empathy in patient-physician relationships

Study shows 30.4% of hip fracture patients in India died within one year

State roundup: Calif. lawmakers push for health plan for immigrants in U.S. illegally

Belgian investigators present study results of hip fracture in older patients at ESCEO13-IOF

Study examines effectiveness of leadership training programs in academic medical centres

Unnecessary use of antibiotics in elderly women in EDs increases risk of unintended consequences

New report presents recommendations to implement public health-based approach to drug policy

Medical researchers race to find ways to use gene sequencing to fight cancer

OSF HealthCare becomes newest member of Mayo Clinic Care Network

NKI-AVL joins research consortium to develop MRI-guided radiation therapy system for cancer care

For states, rejecting the health law's Medicaid expansion comes with consequences

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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