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News outlets explore approaches for caring for aging patients

Caring for aging patients -- whether at home or in nursing facilities -- poses unique challenges.

4 Dec 2010

In New York, quiet Medicaid spending talks proceed while a Michigan insurer adds a range of new insurance products

Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo and the state's health-care union are in quiet talks over Medicaid spending in an effort to avoid a bitter showdown next year over the state budget (Gershman, 12/3).

4 Dec 2010

Electronic cigarettes are potentially harmful, researchers say

Electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes), also called "electronic nicotine delivery systems," are increasingly used worldwide even though only sparse information is available on their health effects. In the United States, e-cigarettes are readily available in shopping malls in most states and on the Internet.

4 Dec 2010

ProPublica: Drug Co. used ghostwriters to pen work bylined by academics

An investigative news piece finds that ghostwriters write medical studies, editorials and other works for a major drug company.

4 Dec 2010

Research findings could provide breakthrough for development of effective therapies for NSCLC

Research at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center led by Charles E. Chalfant, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry and molecular Biology, discovered a previously unknown mechanism in non-small cell lung cancer cells that contributes to their ability to maintain and grow tumors. Narrowing in on this mechanism could provide a breakthrough for the development of effective therapies for NSCLC and other cancers.

4 Dec 2010

OpEds: Positions on Fiscal Commission; Reinhardt on Medicare; Defeating diabetes

As a member of this bipartisan commission and co-author of the Conrad-Gregg Bipartisan Fiscal Task Force legislation the panel is based on, I hope this plan will be supported. ... Unfortunately, significant health-care savings are missing from the plan; this is an issue that will have to be addressed soon.

4 Dec 2010

Dispute between hospital, insurer highlight health reform challenge

In Texas, the region's largest insurer and one of the state's largest hospitals are at odds over patient costs while Wisconsin's hospitals give a boost to economy by adding jobs.

4 Dec 2010

Phase III studies should make meaningful difference in patients' quality of life: Commentary

Randomized phase III studies should be designed to find out whether a new drug or treatment makes a meaningful difference in patients' survival or quality of life, according to a commentary published online December 3rd in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

4 Dec 2010

Ontario coalition encourages drivers to take precautions to reduce preventable crashes

National Safe Driving Week in Canada is upon us (December 1 - 7, 2010) and during this time, health care and safety advocates are encouraging Ontario drivers to properly and diligently prepare for winter driving to reduce the risk of motor vehicle crashes.

3 Dec 2010

China collaborates with Norway to address prevalence and spread of mercury

Highly skilled basic science researchers from China are pooling their talents with analytical environmental researchers from Norway - and their findings are making their mark on Chinese environmental policy.

3 Dec 2010

Tips to keep kids 'jingle belling' with safe toys

The hustle and bustle of finding that perfect gift, crowded retail stores and backing cookies sometimes cloud the true celebration of the Holidays. The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind doesn't want you to forget "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," and wants you to spend it safely with your family.

3 Dec 2010

International project on equitable distribution of health resources and priorities within global health

Researchers in Bergen and Seattle will join forces in a project on the equitable distribution of health resources and priorities within global health. The agreement was signed during this year's Transatlantic Science Week held in Washington, D.C. in October.

3 Dec 2010

NetDimensions releases Enterprise Knowledge Platform version 6.3

NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and Learning Management Systems (LMS), announced today the release of version 6.3 of the Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP), the company's award-winning learning management system.

3 Dec 2010

New book on ageing, health and pensions in Europe

This newly published book "Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe: An Economic and Social Policy Perspective" presents an engaging overview of the future research challenges for economists and other social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe.

3 Dec 2010

Loyola nurses honored

Loyola University Health System revenue specialist Judy Williams, RN, CEN, TNS, recently took on a nontraditional nursing role, which resulted in a significant cost savings for the organization. Williams oversees fiscal responsibility for the Emergency Department. In this position, she has identified opportunities to overcome billing obstacles through intradepartmental collaboration and nurse education on proper documentation for reimbursement.

3 Dec 2010

Children with developmental disabilities face obstacles in intervention services

A new community-based study by UC Davis researchers has found that children with developmental disabilities in Southeast-Asian-American families face significant obstacles to receiving intervention services. Barriers include lack of accurate information, language difficulties, lack of trust and limited outreach.

3 Dec 2010

Relationship-strengthening class for expectant, first-time parents improves family life

Expectant parents who completed a brief relationship-strengthening class around the time their child was born showed lasting effects on each family member's well being and on the family's overall relationships, according to a recent Penn State study.

3 Dec 2010

CIHR experts discuss impact of violence on Canadians’ health

Although the majority of violent relationships are not reported, nearly 23,000 incidents of dating violence occurred in 2008, according to Statistics Canada.

3 Dec 2010

Exposure to polluted air leads to accumulation of abdominal fat and insulin resistance

Exposure to polluted air early in life led to an accumulation of abdominal fat and insulin resistance in mice even if they ate a normal diet, according to new research.

3 Dec 2010

Experts reach consensus on beneficial effects of Soy

According to the December 2010 Journal of Nutrition Supplement titled, "Soy Summit: Exploration of the Nutrition and Health Effects of Whole Soy," consensus has been reached among leading soy science experts surrounding three main areas of debate: soy and women's health, soy and heart health, and soy and overall nutrient adequacy. Leading soy experts agree that including soyfoods in a balanced diet will have beneficial effects and improve nutrient intake among the U.S. population.

3 Dec 2010

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News outlets explore approaches for caring for aging patients

In New York, quiet Medicaid spending talks proceed while a Michigan insurer adds a range of new insurance products

Electronic cigarettes are potentially harmful, researchers say

ProPublica: Drug Co. used ghostwriters to pen work bylined by academics

Research findings could provide breakthrough for development of effective therapies for NSCLC

OpEds: Positions on Fiscal Commission; Reinhardt on Medicare; Defeating diabetes

Dispute between hospital, insurer highlight health reform challenge

Phase III studies should make meaningful difference in patients' quality of life: Commentary

Ontario coalition encourages drivers to take precautions to reduce preventable crashes

China collaborates with Norway to address prevalence and spread of mercury

Tips to keep kids 'jingle belling' with safe toys

International project on equitable distribution of health resources and priorities within global health

NetDimensions releases Enterprise Knowledge Platform version 6.3

New book on ageing, health and pensions in Europe

Loyola nurses honored

Children with developmental disabilities face obstacles in intervention services

Relationship-strengthening class for expectant, first-time parents improves family life

CIHR experts discuss impact of violence on Canadians’ health

Exposure to polluted air leads to accumulation of abdominal fat and insulin resistance

Experts reach consensus on beneficial effects of Soy

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