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Eating with a larger fork leads to less food consumption

Researchers from the University of Utah have found when eating at a restaurant, diners who wish to eat less food should eat with a larger fork.

25 May 2011

3M Skin and Wound Care introduces Tegaderm Diamond Dressing with Comfort Adhesive Technology

3M Skin and Wound Care introduces 3M Tegaderm Diamond Pattern Film Dressing, a versatile dressing solution with transparent, breathable film, preferred frame delivery system and new, Comfort Adhesive Technology.

25 May 2011

Viewpoints: Pawlenty weighs in; entitlement reform dominating GOP politics

"ObamaCare" is unconstitutional, and it is already driving up health costs — not reducing them. ... Government money isn't "free." ... And the cuts we must make cannot just be in other people's favorite programs. ... This week I'm going to Florida to tell both young people and seniors that our entitlement programs are on an unsustainable path and have to be changed.

25 May 2011

MRSA, VRE traces found in bed bugs

Reports of bed bug infestations are on the rise worldwide. Recently, scientists in Canada studying five bed bugs found on patients at St. Paul's Hospital, found traces of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, or VRE. However as of yet, no evidence indicating that bed bugs can transmit disease to humans has been found.

25 May 2011

State Roundup: Texas overhauls hospital payments

Advocates today asked a single justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to declare the state's exclusion of thousands of legal immigrants from subsidized health coverage unconstitutional.

25 May 2011

Cost of elderly and long term care set to double by 2050: Report

A report from the Organization for Economic Co–operation and Development (OECD) has shown that long term care costs are set to double by 2050 thanks to an ageing population. It shows that even those on above–average incomes could spend 60% of their disposable income on care costs. By 2050, the UK will spend more than a fifth of its entire national output on services for the elderly.

24 May 2011

GP’s religious advice sparks controversy

A Family Physician is facing disciplinary hearing for suggesting a patient could find solace in Jesus. Dr. Richard Scott, 50 said yesterday that it was worth the risk if he could ‘make a stand’ for his faith. He was placed under official investigation for talking to a patient about Jesus.

24 May 2011

First Edition: May 24, 2011

Today's headlines include reports about the Senate's upcoming vote on the House-passed GOP budget, the run-up to today's special congressional election in New York and details on the Medicare positions being taken by Republican presidential hopefuls.

24 May 2011

Majority of opinion leaders strongly support creation of federal health insurance exchange

More than eight of 10 leaders in health and health care policy believe states should be allowed to implement key provisions of the Affordable Care Act early with full federal support, ahead of the timeline outlined in the law.

24 May 2011

Disaster-response planning raises challenges for mental health services, bioethicists say

Johns Hopkins University bioethicists say disaster-response planning has generally overlooked the special needs of people who suffer from pre-existing and serious mental conditions.

24 May 2011

WellAWARE Systems receives 2011 Smart Choice Award for senior care

WellAWARE Systems, the developer of breakthrough technology designed to enable proactive and preventive senior care, announced it was recognized with the 2011 Smart Choice Award presented by the 50+ Housing Council, a special interest council of the Building Industry Association of Southern California.

24 May 2011

Ocean County, Conmed sign new agreement to provide correctional healthcare services for detainees

Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. has signed a new agreement with Ocean County, New Jersey, to provide correctional healthcare services for the detainees at its jail for an initial three-year term, beginning July 1, 2011, with two optional one-year renewals.

24 May 2011

MMP selects Online Tech for colocation services and offsite data storage, backup

Michigan Multispecialty Physicians, a specialty group of surgical physicians, has selected Online Tech, a premier Midwest managed data center provider, for colocation services and offsite data storage and backup.

24 May 2011

National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention 'Don't Fry Day' campaign to encourage sun safety awareness

Despite skin cancer's being largely preventable, it remains by far the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are over two million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed annually, which is more than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined.

24 May 2011

eCareSoft launches national preferred partner program for small hospital market providers

eCareSoft, Inc., a leading provider of healthcare IT solutions for the small hospital market, today announced the launch of its national "eCS Preferred Partner" program. The channel partner program provides support and training to best-of-class providers seeking an affordable EHR solution to expand their network of small and rural hospitals.

24 May 2011

Lawmakers jockey for position in Medicare debate

Political and policy-oriented Medicare skirmishes continue on Capitol Hill as members hear from their constituents on the question of the program's future, and some lawmakers say it's time for "an adult conversation." Also, the Senate is likely to vote this week on the House-passed GOP budget.

24 May 2011

ECRI Institute PSO highlights patient safety issue involving cardiac monitoring errors in special E-lert

In a recently released Patient Safety E-lert, the ECRI Institute Patient Safety Organization (PSO) highlights a patient safety issue involving cardiac monitoring of incorrect patients. The issue was brought to ECRI Institute PSO's attention in its analysis of reports submitted by participating healthcare providers.

24 May 2011

Healthcare News

Eating with a larger fork leads to less food consumption

3M Skin and Wound Care introduces Tegaderm Diamond Dressing with Comfort Adhesive Technology

Viewpoints: Pawlenty weighs in; entitlement reform dominating GOP politics

MRSA, VRE traces found in bed bugs

State Roundup: Texas overhauls hospital payments

Cost of elderly and long term care set to double by 2050: Report

GP’s religious advice sparks controversy

First Edition: May 24, 2011

Majority of opinion leaders strongly support creation of federal health insurance exchange

Disaster-response planning raises challenges for mental health services, bioethicists say

WellAWARE Systems receives 2011 Smart Choice Award for senior care

Ocean County, Conmed sign new agreement to provide correctional healthcare services for detainees

MMP selects Online Tech for colocation services and offsite data storage, backup

National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention 'Don't Fry Day' campaign to encourage sun safety awareness

eCareSoft launches national preferred partner program for small hospital market providers

Lawmakers jockey for position in Medicare debate

ECRI Institute PSO highlights patient safety issue involving cardiac monitoring errors in special E-lert

Officials and re-election campaigns face health law challenges

Washington State Green Chemistry Roundtable conference to focus on environmental toxics

New legislation helps fulfill promise of Medicare for seniors in Alaska: AMA

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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