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SHEA, ASGE update Flexible gastrointestinal endoscope guideline

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have updated their 2003 joint guideline for reprocessing gastrointestinal endoscopes to reaffirm reprocessing methods and take into account evolved technology and disinfection systems.

2 Jun 2011

IRIN examines how some aid data artificially inflates contributions

IRIN examines how some major international aid donors report their donations in a way that inflates their contributions.

2 Jun 2011

House votes down symbolic effort to raise debt ceiling

The House overwhelmingly refused to raise the nation's borrowing ability Tuesday — a largely symbolic vote designed to bolster Republican arguments that a successful measure must include deep spending cuts and sweeping policy revisions.

2 Jun 2011

Study affirms effectiveness of palliative care discussions before LVAD heart surgery

For patients with severe heart failure, an implanted mechanical pump known as a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) can be a life-sustaining treatment. Even though the technology involves risks, few patients and their families tend to talk explicitly about the "what ifs" before surgery takes place.

2 Jun 2011

Experts from 16 national osteoporosis societies to meet in Dubai for IOF event

Online registration and abstract submission is now open for the largest bone meeting of 2011 to be held in the Middle-East and Africa region.

2 Jun 2011

Eight major health systems join HVHC to demonstrate improved care at lower costs

In December, Mayo Clinic, Denver Health, Intermountain Healthcare, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Cleveland Clinic, and The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice announced the formation of the High Value Healthcare Collaborative to improve health care, lower costs, and move best practices out to the national provider community. Today, they announced that eight major health systems will join the Collaborative.

2 Jun 2011

Exposure to phthalates can cause children's allergy and asthma

Recent controversy over the discovery of clouding agents containing the banned chemical DEHP in beverages has caused public concerns.

2 Jun 2011

IMS Model to guide providers and patients toward adherence

Physicians can help their patients follow prescribed treatments and achieve healthier results - particularly in chronic disease management - by using a three-pronged strategy developed by a team of researchers from the University of California, Riverside, Texas State University-San Marcos, and La Sierra University in Riverside, Calif.

2 Jun 2011

Study explains differences between male and female victims in community violence assaults

A new study from Rhode Island Hospital shows that a large proportion of victims of community violence treated in its emergency department are female. Injured adolescent females are more likely than males to be injured by a relative or intimate partner, and are more likely to be injured by a single assailant.

2 Jun 2011

Procedural questions could slow health law challenges

Some of the health care lawsuits once considered contenders to reach the Supreme Court have run into procedural questions that could delay a ruling on whether the law's requirement to buy insurance is constitutional.

2 Jun 2011

Medicare payment proposal for medical imaging triggers opposition

The top Republican and Democrat on the Energy and Commerce Health panel are pushing back against proposals to curb medical imaging tests paid by Medicare, arguing that they could restrict access to "life-saving medical tools."

2 Jun 2011

New Blue Access Mobile offers actionable and personalized health information

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has announced new, enhanced features that expand the mobile experience through Blue Access Mobile. Members can now sign up for text messaging services to receive health and wellness alerts, claims payment alerts, weekly diet tips, and reminders to take medication.

2 Jun 2011

Unwed mothers face poorer health at midlife: New nationwide study

Unwed mothers face poorer health at midlife than do women who have children after marriage, according to a new nationwide study, which appears in the June 2011 issue of the American Sociological Review.

2 Jun 2011

Lawmakers continue Medicare plan posturing

While some Republican lawmakers defend their votes in support of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan's budget blueprint that includes a revamp of Medicare, some Democrats make clear their intent to protect the program.

2 Jun 2011

ECPI College of Technology announces name change to ECPI University

ECPI College of Technology announces that it is now ECPI University. The name change reflects the diversity of programs and various levels of education provided by the university.

2 Jun 2011

Texas special legislative session on budget will deal with Medicaid; Calif. shifting Medicaid to managed care

Gov. Rick Perry was expected to begin weighing a Republican presidential bid this week but instead found himself enmeshed again in the battle over the state budget. Political watchers here will scrutinize the governor's special-session agenda for clues to his national intentions. So far, besides the budget, it includes a long-term overhaul of Medicaid and redrawing congressional districts.

2 Jun 2011

Gay young men in serious relationships more likely to have unprotected sex

Gay young men in serious relationships are six times more likely to have unprotected sex than those who hook up with casual partners, according to new Northwestern Medicine research.

2 Jun 2011

State roundup: Colo. Gov. Vetoes cost sharing bill for children's health plan

Gov. John Hickenlooper issued his first veto Tuesday, nixing a measure that would have required certain parents whose children are enrolled in a state health care plan to pay higher premiums.

2 Jun 2011

Viewpoints: More on Medicare's 'hard choices'; elderly and anti-psychotics; Calif. insurance rate hikes

Unless we make hard decisions now, in less than a decade every dollar of federal revenue will go to covering the costs of Medicare, Social Security and interest payments on our debt. ... I admire Congressman Paul Ryan's honest attempt to save Medicare.

2 Jun 2011

The Eden Alternative, WellAWARE Systems partner to improve Elder care

WellAWARE Systems, the developer of breakthrough technology designed to enable proactive and preventive Elder care, today announced a new partnership with international not-for-profit organization, The Eden Alternative.

1 Jun 2011