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Abortion and 'personhood' on GOP campaign agenda

State-level initiatives to restrict access to abortions help make social issues a major focus of the Republican presidential nomination contest.

7 Nov 2011

Gifts established at Case Western Reserve to educate physicians in integrative oncology

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is honored to announce gifts to establish the inaugural Parker Hannifin - Helen Moss Cancer Research Foundation Professorship in Integrative Oncology. This professorship will establish the School of Medicine and its affiliate hospitals as national leaders in teaching, research, and patient care in the field of integrative oncology.

7 Nov 2011

First Edition: November 7, 2011

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on venture capitalists' new interest in companies that can curb health costs and concerns among states on implementing the federal health law.

7 Nov 2011

Toshiba to showcase new 56-inch LCD monitor for Infinix-i line at TCT 2011

In cath lab procedures, clearly visualizing complex vascular structures is crucial to making exams faster and easier. Toshiba will showcase a new 56-inch LCD monitor for the Infinix-i line at this year's Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) annual conference, November 7-11, 2011, in San Francisco, Calif.

7 Nov 2011

ISET 2012 to discuss latest advances in chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency

Innovators in the field of endovascular therapy will explore the often-contentious topic of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI), which is theorized to be a contributing factor in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), at the 24th annual International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy.

7 Nov 2011

SweetSpot announces initiative to monitor blood glucose levels in veterans with diabetes

SweetSpot Diabetes Care, Inc. today announced an initiative to remotely monitor blood glucose levels in veterans with diabetes, which will be funded by an award from The U.S. Department of Veteran Affair's industry innovation competition known as VAi2.

7 Nov 2011

The SeniorCare Investor to look into future of Continuing Care Retirement Communities

The SeniorCare Investor will be looking into the future of CCRCs, a model that has traditionally been very successful in providing seniors housing and care, during an online conference on Thursday, November 17th.

7 Nov 2011

MRSA co-infection increases risk of flu-related mortality among children

During the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, many previously healthy children became critically ill, developing severe pneumonia and respiratory failure, sometimes fatal. The largest nationwide investigation to date of influenza in critically ill children, led by Children's Hospital Boston, found one key risk factor: Simultaneous infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) increased the risk for flu-related mortality 8-fold among previously healthy children.

7 Nov 2011

Respiratory problems in homes on the rise due to air freshners

Sales of home air fresheners and scented candles are on the rise and so are respiratory problems in homes where these products are used, according to allergists at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Boston, Nov 3-8.

7 Nov 2011

Experts share latest buzz on allergies to alcohol and tobacco

While the health benefits of drinking wine in moderation continue to make news, for some with allergies even a glass a day may be difficult to swallow. At the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Boston, Nov. 3-8, allergists share the latest buzz on allergies to alcohol and tobacco.

7 Nov 2011

Women may not receive adequate fertility preservation advice before breast cancer treatment

Women may not receive adequate information on fertility preservation before breast cancer treatment, according to research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference in Liverpool.

7 Nov 2011

Lupus patients with low socioeconomic status miss scheduled doctors' appointments

The first step towards successful medical care is to see a physician, but for some patients this isn't as simple or easy as it may sound.

7 Nov 2011

Tips to reduce animal dander in home

Good news for the millions of dog and cat lovers whose four-legged friend is causing them to sneeze and wheeze.—removing the pet from the home isn't the only option. At the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Boston, Nov. 3-8, allergists discuss the use of immunotherapy - allergy shots - combined with environmental changes to help control pet allergy symptoms.

7 Nov 2011

Early treatment with rheumatologist may decrease costly interventions in people with RA

Early and appropriate treatment by a rheumatologist may decrease costly interventions —such as orthopedic surgery — in people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago.

7 Nov 2011

HHS scientists to share recent rheumatology findings at 75th ACR annual meeting

Hospital for Special Surgery physician-scientists who focus on arthritis, lupus, vasculitis and related conditions are traveling from New York City to Chicago this week to share their recent findings at the 75th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.

7 Nov 2011

Metier obtains $9 million verdict against Campbell County Memorial Hospital

Tom Metier of Metier Law Firm, LLC, of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Fort Colllins, Colorado, obtained a $9 million verdict for plaintiffs Louis and Rebecca Prager against Campbell County Memorial Hospital and Brian Cullison, M.D. for medical negligence.

5 Nov 2011

National survey reveals top barriers to better oral health among Hispanics

The majority of Hispanics in the United States believe more information about good oral health habits, access to affordable oral health care, and more Hispanic and Spanish-speaking dentists and dental hygienists in their communities would help them "a lot" in achieving better oral health.

5 Nov 2011

Teleflex to showcase respiratory solutions, education programs at AARC Congress

Teleflex Incorporated will showcase a number of respiratory solutions and education programs at the annual American Association of Respiratory Care Congress to be held in Tampa, Florida on November 5-8, 2011.

5 Nov 2011

Medicare beneficiaries file class action suit over hospital 'observation status'

The lawsuit challenges Medicare's use of this practice, which classifies certain hospital patients as not having been formally admitted for billing purposes, even though they might have been in the hospital for days.

5 Nov 2011

ALFA hosts meeting for executives interested in advancing excellence in senior living

The Assisted Living Federation of America, today hosted a meeting of 140 executives interested in advancing excellence in senior living. The day-long event at National Harbor, Maryland offered executives briefings on topics shaping their businesses today and peer discussions groups to help find answers to some of the big shared questions on their minds.

5 Nov 2011

Healthcare News

Abortion and 'personhood' on GOP campaign agenda

Gifts established at Case Western Reserve to educate physicians in integrative oncology

First Edition: November 7, 2011

Toshiba to showcase new 56-inch LCD monitor for Infinix-i line at TCT 2011

ISET 2012 to discuss latest advances in chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency

SweetSpot announces initiative to monitor blood glucose levels in veterans with diabetes

The SeniorCare Investor to look into future of Continuing Care Retirement Communities

MRSA co-infection increases risk of flu-related mortality among children

Respiratory problems in homes on the rise due to air freshners

Experts share latest buzz on allergies to alcohol and tobacco

Women may not receive adequate fertility preservation advice before breast cancer treatment

Lupus patients with low socioeconomic status miss scheduled doctors' appointments

Tips to reduce animal dander in home

Early treatment with rheumatologist may decrease costly interventions in people with RA

HHS scientists to share recent rheumatology findings at 75th ACR annual meeting

Metier obtains $9 million verdict against Campbell County Memorial Hospital

National survey reveals top barriers to better oral health among Hispanics

Teleflex to showcase respiratory solutions, education programs at AARC Congress

Medicare beneficiaries file class action suit over hospital 'observation status'

ALFA hosts meeting for executives interested in advancing excellence in senior living

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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