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State roundup: Calif. doc supply strains under health law

The compelling facts and figures he provided the Senate Finance Committee gave feuding Democrats and Republicans the confidence to unite behind an expedited but cautious roadmap toward a federally prescribed expansion of Medicaid in Virginia.

12 Feb 2013

Around-the-clock labor and delivery coverage decrease odds of cesarean delivery

In a study to be presented on February 16 between 8 a.m., and 10 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will report findings that suggest around-the-clock labor and delivery coverage decreased the odds of cesarean delivery.

12 Feb 2013

Feds encourage Mississippi to pursue health exchange partnership

Also, cost issues spark disagreement in Minnesota as the state Senate continues to weigh action related to these health insurance marketplaces.

12 Feb 2013

New video features 5 chemistry facts that highlight chocolate’s beneficial properties

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society, released a new Bytesize Science video today featuring five chemistry facts that highlight why chocolate, in moderation, may be good for you.

12 Feb 2013

White House details impact of March 1 sequester on health programs

As these scheduled budget cuts get closer, a poll by the Pew Research Center concluded that young voters are supportive of Medicare and Social Security and hope to see these programs overhauled so they live on into the future.

12 Feb 2013

Study demonstrates effectiveness of laborist' obstetrical care

In a study to be presented on February 16 between 8 a.m., and 10 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will report findings that suggest shifting from a traditional model of obstetrical care to a laborist model improves pregnancy outcomes.

12 Feb 2013

As feds encourage health IT, analysts forecast big increase in telehealth

In an age of the Web, Wi-Fi and ever-present social media, so-called e-health lags far behind. But federal officials leading the multibillion effort to get doctors and hospitals to use health information technology are now reaching out to patients and families to help them become e-patients.

12 Feb 2013

Former U.N. official criticizes NGO efforts to campaign for aid to Sudanese

"The former head of the U.N. in Sudan has criticized non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for failing to campaign for aid to flow to people trapped in a war zone on the border with South Sudan," the Guardian reports.

12 Feb 2013

Cholera cases confirmed in northern Mozambique after heavy rains, flooding

"In the last 10 days, 22 cases of the waterborne disease cholera have been confirmed by laboratory testing in three areas in and around the northern Mozambique town of Pemba, in Cabo Delgado Province," IRIN reports.

12 Feb 2013

Young adults with depression symptoms may benefit from computerized avatars

Young adults, in a period of transition, are often reluctant to seek treatment for mental health problems because of the stigma, inadequate insurance coverage and difficulty finding a mental health care provider.

12 Feb 2013

Roadblocks continue despite efforts to address causes of hospital readmissions

Hospital readmissions are miserable for patients, and a huge cost -- more than $17 billion a year in avoidable Medicare bills alone -- for a nation struggling with the price of health care. Now, with Medicare fining facilities that don't reduce readmissions enough, the nation is at a crossroads as hospitals begin to take action.

12 Feb 2013

Congressional Republicans focus on Tavenner nomination, doc fix, Medicaid costs

News outlets covered a variety of Medicare and Medicaid news, including prospects for Marilyn Tavenner to be confirmed as head of CMS.

12 Feb 2013

Examining efforts to integrate cervical cancer screening, treatment into HIV services in Zambia

In the Center for Strategic & International Studies' (CSIS) "Smart Global Health" blog, Janet Fleischman and Julia Nagel of CSIS discuss "the opportunities and challenges of integrating cervical cancer screening and treatment into HIV services for women," with a focus on the efforts of Zambia.

12 Feb 2013

In some states, opposition to Medicaid expansion leading employers to brace for higher health care costs

The Wall Street Journal reports on this trend. Meanwhile, other news outlets report on state-specific developments regarding the debates over expanding the health program for low-income people.

12 Feb 2013

Substance abuse and cigarette use more prevalent among adolescents with ADHD histories

A new study published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry revealed a significantly higher prevalence of substance abuse and cigarette use by adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) histories than in those without ADHD.

12 Feb 2013

Three North Korean doctors killed in Nigeria; Government, U.N. agencies condemn murders of polio workers

"Three North Korean doctors have been killed in a pre-dawn attack in Nigeria's northeastern town of Potiskum, police say," but "[t]he motive of Sunday's attack was not immediately clear," Al Jazeera reports.

12 Feb 2013

Disruption of water, sanitation services threaten health in Syria; Conflict causes surge in number of Syrian refugees

"The severe disruption of water and sanitation services and a lack of access to basic hygiene in Syria have increased the risk of waterborne diseases among children, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned Friday, following a nationwide assessment," the U.N. News Centre reports.

12 Feb 2013

CHP protocols reduce blood products utilization and improve patient safety

In a study to be presented on February 16 between 8 a.m., and 10 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will report findings that suggest comprehensive maternal hemorrhage protocols reduce utilization of blood products and improve patient safety.

12 Feb 2013

New cancer research to be highlighted in AACR Annual Meeting 2013

The AACR Annual Meeting 2013 will bring more than 17,000 scientists, advocates, industry leaders and other professionals to Washington, D.C., for the latest in breakthrough cancer science.

12 Feb 2013

U.S. hospitals continue to make progress in reducing health care-associated infections

Hospitals in the U.S. continue to make progress in the fight against central line-associated bloodstream infections and some surgical site infections, according to a report issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Catheter-associated urinary tract infections remained unchanged between 2010 and 2011.

12 Feb 2013

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State roundup: Calif. doc supply strains under health law

Around-the-clock labor and delivery coverage decrease odds of cesarean delivery

Feds encourage Mississippi to pursue health exchange partnership

New video features 5 chemistry facts that highlight chocolate’s beneficial properties

White House details impact of March 1 sequester on health programs

Study demonstrates effectiveness of laborist' obstetrical care

As feds encourage health IT, analysts forecast big increase in telehealth

Former U.N. official criticizes NGO efforts to campaign for aid to Sudanese

Cholera cases confirmed in northern Mozambique after heavy rains, flooding

Young adults with depression symptoms may benefit from computerized avatars

Roadblocks continue despite efforts to address causes of hospital readmissions

Congressional Republicans focus on Tavenner nomination, doc fix, Medicaid costs

Examining efforts to integrate cervical cancer screening, treatment into HIV services in Zambia

In some states, opposition to Medicaid expansion leading employers to brace for higher health care costs

Substance abuse and cigarette use more prevalent among adolescents with ADHD histories

Three North Korean doctors killed in Nigeria; Government, U.N. agencies condemn murders of polio workers

Disruption of water, sanitation services threaten health in Syria; Conflict causes surge in number of Syrian refugees

CHP protocols reduce blood products utilization and improve patient safety

New cancer research to be highlighted in AACR Annual Meeting 2013

U.S. hospitals continue to make progress in reducing health care-associated infections

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