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Penn surgeons perform first bilateral hand transplantation

For the first time in the Delaware Valley Region, a patient has undergone a complex and intricate bilateral hand transplant that could significantly enhance the quality-of-life for persons with multiple limb loss.

2 Nov 2011

Exclusion of family planning, HIV prevention from Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership is 'counter-intuitive'

In this Huffington Post opinion piece, Serra Sippel, president of the Center for Health and Gender Equity, examines the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which was launched last month by PEPFAR in conjunction with the George W. Bush Institute, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and UNAIDS with the aim of "integrating cervical and breast cancer education, screening, and treatment with HIV services."

2 Nov 2011

Nurse scientist recognized as AACN's 2012 Distinguished Research Lecturer

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently selected Martha A.Q. Curley, RN, PhD, FAAN, as its 2012 Distinguished Research Lecturer.

2 Nov 2011

Innovative mobile-technology strategy to prevent HIV/AIDS in Uganda

1 million people in Uganda live with HIV/AIDS, where long distances and expensive travel costs significantly limit access to treatment. By employing an innovative mobile-technology strategy, Dr. Femida Gwadry-Sridhar, Director of I-THINK Research at Lawson Health Research Institute, hopes to provide a much-needed solution.

2 Nov 2011

Active partnership between patient and healthcare professionals can reduce hospital stay

Healthcare that implements a person-centred approach not only make care more efficient, but also yields more satisfied patients. A study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that if there is an active partnership between the patient and healthcare professionals, the patient's hospital stay can be reduced by one-third.

2 Nov 2011

Tufts University introduces MyPlate for Older Adults

Nutrition scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University are introducing today the MyPlate for Older Adults which corresponds with MyPlate, the federal government's new food group symbol.

2 Nov 2011

SmartTots sets agenda for research on anesthetic safety in children

A special section of the November issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS), presents new research, updates, and commentaries about possible toxic effects of anesthetics and sedatives in infants and young children. The IARS is a key partner in the SmartTots initiative, dedicated to finding scientific answers to these urgent public health concerns.

2 Nov 2011

Lack of resources, leadership hindering male circumcision campaign in Uganda, PlusNews reports

"Ugandan men have been seeking medical male circumcision in droves since the government launched a national policy in 2010, but the health system is not equipped to handle the caseload, slowing down the potential HIV prevention benefits of the campaign," PlusNews reports.

2 Nov 2011

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital surgeons successfully separate conjoined twins

Formerly conjoined twins Angelica and Angelina Sabuco have been successfully separated, physicians at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital announced late this afternoon.

2 Nov 2011

Viewpoints: Super committee clock is ticking; replacing CLASS; 'personhood' amendment in Miss.

There are only three weeks left for the Congressional supercommittee to come up with a plan to reduce the federal deficit by at least $1.2 trillion, and there is no sign that the panel is anywhere close to reaching an agreement. Only one side, in fact, seems to be trying - the Democrats - and it is being far too accommodating, given the fierce obstructionism of the other side, the Republicans.

2 Nov 2011

Marathon recovery tips

More than 40,000 runners have spent the past several months training for the ING New York City Marathon. Once they have completed the race and achieved their goals, there are measures they can take to facilitate recovery, decrease post-race discomfort and return to running without injury. Eating immediately after the marathon, icing sore muscles, and having a gentle massage are only a few of the tips that Michael Silverman, PT, MSPT, physical therapist from the Rehabilitation Department at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, offers runners who cross the finish line.

2 Nov 2011

MEDNAX acquires Bexar Pediatric Surgery in San Antonio

MEDNAX, Inc., today announced the acquisition of a pediatric surgery physician group practice based in San Antonio, TX.

1 Nov 2011

G20 can turn attention to maternal and child health at upcoming meeting

In a post in Forbes's "Mitch2Maya/Mothers2Mothers" blog, contributors Mitch Besser and Maya Kulycky write that the Group of 20 (G20) "have plenty to discuss at their upcoming November meeting -- and a lot of it is pretty scary."

1 Nov 2011

Omnilytics announces final EPA registration for AgriPhage-CMM bacterial control product

OmniLytics, Inc., a biotech company focused on developing safe and natural solutions for bacterial control, today announced final EPA registration for its AgriPhage-CMM bacterial control product.

1 Nov 2011

First Edition: November 1, 2011

Today's headlines include a report that the health law's early retirees' health insurance fund may be running out.

1 Nov 2011

California Medicaid cuts spark anger; N.Y. Medicaid fraud detection

In California, doctors are blasting a decision to cut payments for caring for poor patients.

1 Nov 2011

A healthy eating plan after holiday feasts can avoid weight gain

Failing to get back on a healthy eating plan soon after the big holiday feast can lead to serious weight gain and most likely a New Year's resolution to get in shape.

1 Nov 2011

New Mayo Clinic social network connects global community of esophageal cancer patients

In 2008, physicians at Mayo Clinic Florida led by Herbert Wolfsen, M.D., were looking for new ways to keep in touch with the large group of esophageal cancer patients cared for by him and other gastroenterologists and surgeons. Telephone calls, faxes and email had worked to create a network of patients but many now wanted interactive and remote access capability to share their experiences and challenges with this serious disease.

1 Nov 2011

Two transformative philanthropic gifts to fuel new discoveries at Seattle Children's

Seattle Children's today announced two transformative philanthropic gifts totaling $65 million to benefit pediatric research, nursing education and clinical care.

1 Nov 2011

National lupus organizations urge NICE to recommend Benlysta for coverage

National lupus organizations in more than 28 countries, and individuals with lupus and their families around the world, are rallying to protect access to new treatments and the development of future therapies to treat lupus.

1 Nov 2011

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Penn surgeons perform first bilateral hand transplantation

Exclusion of family planning, HIV prevention from Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership is 'counter-intuitive'

Nurse scientist recognized as AACN's 2012 Distinguished Research Lecturer

Innovative mobile-technology strategy to prevent HIV/AIDS in Uganda

Active partnership between patient and healthcare professionals can reduce hospital stay

Tufts University introduces MyPlate for Older Adults

SmartTots sets agenda for research on anesthetic safety in children

Lack of resources, leadership hindering male circumcision campaign in Uganda, PlusNews reports

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital surgeons successfully separate conjoined twins

Viewpoints: Super committee clock is ticking; replacing CLASS; 'personhood' amendment in Miss.

Marathon recovery tips

MEDNAX acquires Bexar Pediatric Surgery in San Antonio

G20 can turn attention to maternal and child health at upcoming meeting

Omnilytics announces final EPA registration for AgriPhage-CMM bacterial control product

First Edition: November 1, 2011

California Medicaid cuts spark anger; N.Y. Medicaid fraud detection

A healthy eating plan after holiday feasts can avoid weight gain

New Mayo Clinic social network connects global community of esophageal cancer patients

Two transformative philanthropic gifts to fuel new discoveries at Seattle Children's

National lupus organizations urge NICE to recommend Benlysta for coverage

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