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Democrats, Republicans can agree on U.S. accomplishments in global health, development

"With back-to-back Republican and Democratic National Conventions, it's natural to focus on our differences," but "I am heartened to see the bipartisan support that exists for U.S. leadership in the world -- particularly for our global development efforts," Dan Glickman, former secretary of agriculture and chair of the Board of the Center for U.S. Global Leadership, writes in a Politico opinion piece.

11 Sep 2012

Research focuses on how we can improve care and outcomes for patients with multimorbidity

A research review carried out by the HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, based in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and published in this month's edition of the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has focused on how we can improve care and outcomes for patients with multimorbidity (co-existence of two or more long-terms health conditions in an individual).

11 Sep 2012

Blog features interview with former UNAIDS Executive Director about lessons learned fighting AIDS

PSI's "Global Health Impact" blog features a video interview by the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) in which "former UNAIDS Executive Director Peter Piot discusses with CSIS Senior Vice President and Director of the Global Health Policy Center J. Stephen Morrison the lessons he has learned in his years fighting AIDS."

11 Sep 2012

Speakers at panel discussion explore policy implications of findings on HIV transmission among MSM

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Thursday hosted a panel discussion focusing on the policy implications of findings published by the Lancet in a special series on HIV/AIDS and men who have sex with men (MSM), the Center for Global Health Policy's "Science Speaks" blog reports.

11 Sep 2012

Many older people not equipped to keep food safe during extended power outages

In the wake of Hurricane Isaac, which left millions without power, a new study highlights that many older adults are not equipped to keep food safe during an extended power outage.

11 Sep 2012

As candidates attempt to woo swing voters, Medicare, health law become fodder on campaign trail

In addition, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports how wary voters are struggling to sort out what the candidates' different positions on Medicare would mean for them.

11 Sep 2012

Low-income children of immigrants have poor health, see doctors and dentists less often

Health is an important part of development, with links to how children do cognitively and academically, and it's a strong predictor of adult health and productivity. A new study of low-income families in the United States has found that children's health and access to health care services differ according to the immigrant status of their parents.

11 Sep 2012

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses invites clinicians and researchers to apply for grants

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) invites clinicians and researchers to apply for its grants, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

11 Sep 2012

Yale University professor receives 2012 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

The 2012 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science has been awarded to Yale University professor Joan Steitz, Ph.D., whose pioneering work has helped reveal and clarify the complexities of RNA and the roles that RNA molecules play in health and disease.

11 Sep 2012

RNA researcher to receive 2012 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize from The Rockefeller University

Joan A. Steitz, Ph.D., a pioneer in the field of RNA biology whose discoveries involved patients with a variety of autoimmune diseases, will be awarded the 2012 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize from The Rockefeller University. The prize, which honors female scientists who have made extraordinary contributions to biomedical science and carries an honorarium of $100,000, will be presented at a ceremony on Thursday, November 29 at Rockefeller University's Caspary Auditorium.

11 Sep 2012

William LifeSkills program could reduce anger, blood pressure among school students

A 10-week program that fits easily into the high school curriculum could give students a lifetime of less anger and lower blood pressure, researchers report.

11 Sep 2012

Millsaps College receives Howard Hughes Medical Institute grant to redesign science curriculum

Millsaps College has received a $1.4 million grant from the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute to redesign its science curriculum. The new curriculum is aimed at expanding the number of students interested in pre-medical education and deepening scientific training for all students.

11 Sep 2012

CSL Biotherapies receives U.S. Government contract to supply pandemic vaccine antigens

CSL Biotherapies, a subsidiary of CSL Limited, one of the world's leading manufacturers of influenza vaccine, announced it has been awarded a contract by the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services to supply pre-pandemic and pandemic vaccine antigens and related services to the U.S. national stockpile.

11 Sep 2012

AHRQ-funded project reduces rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections in ICUs by 40%

A unique nationwide patient safety project funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reduced the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in intensive care units by 40 percent, according to the agency's preliminary findings of the largest national effort to combat CLABSIs to date.

11 Sep 2012

Viewpoints: Home health workers need better pay; Is there a better solution than Medicaid to cover seniors' long-term care?

[F]or the stay-at-home elderly to have so-called "independent living" they must be highly dependent on the home care aides who look after medication schedules, cook meals, assist with bathing and generally keep them happy and healthy. And yet these workers are anything but well cared for. The vast majority are dreadfully overworked and woefully underpaid. The average hourly wage of a home care worker in the United States is less than $10.

11 Sep 2012

Allscripts EHR to be implemented at Coordinated Health

Coordinated Health, a top integrated healthcare delivery network across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, selected Sunrise Clinical Manager from Allscripts to help its clinicians improve care, better manage clinical information, and become more efficient.

10 Sep 2012

Chicago teachers worried over health benefit costs strike

Concerned over negotiating the cost of their health benefits with their school district, Chicago teachers walk off the job for the first time in 25 years.

10 Sep 2012

Anti-abortion Democrats not feeling the warmth of convention's limelight

At the Democratic National Convention last week, support for reproductive health - including the right to an abortion - was in the prime-time spotlight. But the convention's aggressive appeal to women left one group out in the cold: Democrats who oppose abortion.

10 Sep 2012

Physician empathy has positive impact on patient outcomes

Patients of doctors who are more empathic have better outcomes and fewer complications, concludes a large, empirical study by a team of Thomas Jefferson University and Italian researchers who evaluated relationships between physician empathy and clinical outcomes among 20,961 diabetic patients and 242 physicians in Italy.

10 Sep 2012

VP ideological divide sparks health care sparring match

The vice presidential candidates prepare to meet each other in a debate -- each with very different ideas on moving forward on health care. In the meantime, GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan defends his stance on automatic cuts to lower the deficit -- which differ from his running mate's stance.

10 Sep 2012

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Democrats, Republicans can agree on U.S. accomplishments in global health, development

Research focuses on how we can improve care and outcomes for patients with multimorbidity

Blog features interview with former UNAIDS Executive Director about lessons learned fighting AIDS

Speakers at panel discussion explore policy implications of findings on HIV transmission among MSM

Many older people not equipped to keep food safe during extended power outages

As candidates attempt to woo swing voters, Medicare, health law become fodder on campaign trail

Low-income children of immigrants have poor health, see doctors and dentists less often

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses invites clinicians and researchers to apply for grants

Yale University professor receives 2012 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

RNA researcher to receive 2012 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize from The Rockefeller University

William LifeSkills program could reduce anger, blood pressure among school students

Millsaps College receives Howard Hughes Medical Institute grant to redesign science curriculum

CSL Biotherapies receives U.S. Government contract to supply pandemic vaccine antigens

AHRQ-funded project reduces rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections in ICUs by 40%

Viewpoints: Home health workers need better pay; Is there a better solution than Medicaid to cover seniors' long-term care?

Allscripts EHR to be implemented at Coordinated Health

Chicago teachers worried over health benefit costs strike

Anti-abortion Democrats not feeling the warmth of convention's limelight

Physician empathy has positive impact on patient outcomes

VP ideological divide sparks health care sparring match

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