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Older patients suffer with real life-changing burdens after beating sepsis: Study

A study of nearly 1,200 older patients hospitalized for severe sepsis indicate that those who survive are at higher risk for long-term cognitive impairment and physical limitations than those hospitalized for other reasons.

28 Oct 2010

Improved end-of-life care needed in Canada

Better psychological and spiritual support, improved planning of care and stronger relationships with physicians are necessary to improve end-of-life care in Canada, according to a study by a Queen's University professor.

28 Oct 2010

PCP credits dedicated primary care community for formation of Harvard's new Center

Harvard Medical School's (HMS) establishment of its $30 million Center for Primary Care is a powerful statement of the importance of primary care and the role major medical institutions must play in its transformation, according to Boston-based nonprofit Primary Care Progress (PCP). PCP credits a dedicated and engaged primary care community, partnering with a visionary dean, for the formation of Harvard's new Center.

28 Oct 2010

PFF’s national scientific conference improves clinical understanding of IPF

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) today announced that it is establishing a national scientific conference for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) physicians and patients beginning in 2011. IPF Summit 2011 From Bench to Bedside, will be held at the Marriott Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL on December 1-3, 2011.

28 Oct 2010

Outcomes detects over one million drug therapy problems through Targeted Intervention Program

Outcomes Pharmaceutical Health Care® has announced it has detected over one million drug therapy problems through its Targeted Intervention Program (TIP®).

28 Oct 2010

Abbott provides $180,000 to support recent cholera outbreak in central Haiti

Abbott is providing $180,000 in support to help address the recent cholera outbreak in central Haiti. This includes a $25,000 grant from the Abbott Fund to Partners In Health, and $155,000 in donated Abbott rehydration solutions and antibiotics.

28 Oct 2010

Federal Government seizes prescription and OTC drug products from Tri-Med Labs

At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized articles of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drug products from Tri-Med Laboratories Inc. in Somerset, N.J. earlier this month. The seizure warrant, issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and unsealed this week, shows the drugs are unapproved and adulterated new drugs.

28 Oct 2010

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute opens 12-story, 440,000 square foot research facility

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute® (TMHRI) today opened a 12-story, 440,000 square foot research facility dedicated solely to research and equipped with the world's most advanced technology to help research scientists, physicians and engineers cure diseases that afflict today's patients.

28 Oct 2010

SAMHSA awards funds to assist new Project LAUNCH for children's health issues

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced it is awarding up to $1.9 million over three years for the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention a technical assistance center. The funds will be used by the center to assist new Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health) grantees to establish programs to address children's health issues.

28 Oct 2010

ESHRE releases new textbook for paramedics in the field of reproductive medicine

The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) has published the first textbook for paramedics in the field of reproductive medicine in the English language.

28 Oct 2010

Cholera outbreak in Haiti shows 'slight slowing,' but experts say interventions should continue

Nearly 300 people have died from cholera and 3,612 have been diagnosed with the disease in Haiti's week-old epidemic, Reuters reports, citing numbers from Haitian health authorities.

28 Oct 2010

World's largest free-standing proton therapy center opens

Hampton University, along with the Honorable Gov. Bob McDonnell and hundreds of guests, celebrated the grand opening of the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (HUPTI), the world's largest free-standing proton center, on Thursday.

28 Oct 2010

Delegates from nine African countries discuss health information systems

Nine southern African countries and donors have gathered in Namibia for the second regional leadership Health Information Systems (HIS) meeting to discuss "how recipient countries should take ownership of these systems," New Era reports.

28 Oct 2010

Administrative costs of Medicare plans decline 4.1% in 2009

Administrative expenses of Medicare plans fell by 4.1% per member in 2009 versus an increase of 8.3% in 2008. After eliminating the effects of product mix, costs declined by 4.1% in 2009 versus 4.1% growth in 2008.

28 Oct 2010

Consumer groups still concerned as insurance rules are considered by HHS

The Wall Street Journal Health Blog: Consumer groups are already concerned that insurers might lobby HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to weaken the medical-loss ratio rules suggested by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners last week. "Today, consumer representatives sent a letter to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to urge her not to tinker too much with what the NAIC came up with." The medical-loss ratio rules will determine "how much insurers pay out in health care compared with the total premiums they collect.

28 Oct 2010

Global supply of medical products create demanding challenges for Life Sciences industry

An extensive research study by Axendia, Inc., co-sponsored by Camstar Systems, Inc., shows that globalization of manufacturing and supply of medical products has created unique and demanding challenges for the Life Sciences industry. The cost advantages of global manufacturing and outsourcing are tempered by the need to improve product safety and reduce risks.

28 Oct 2010

Phrma pushes back against campaign calls for Medicare Part D price negotiation

The powerful pharmaceutical lobby is pushing back against campaign-trail calls to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices on behalf of millions of seniors enrolled in Part D, The Hill reports.

28 Oct 2010

Polio vaccination campaign targeting 72M children in 15 African countries announced; Ugandan health authorities declare polio outbreak

The WHO on Tuesday announced a mass polio immunization campaign in 15 African countries targeting a total of 72 million children, Agence France-Presse reports. "Polio has spread again in recent years with cases imported from some of the four endemic nations in Asia and Africa, mainly Nigeria, in a setback to global attempts to eradicate the crippling and sometimes lethal disease," the news service writes (10/26).

28 Oct 2010

Report notes potential for African agriculture, European partnerships

A new report highlights concerns about donors, especially from Europe, following through on funding pledges for the G8's $22 billion global food security fund, Business Daily reports.

28 Oct 2010

A look at the secretive AMA panel behind Medicare's payment rates

A group of 29 physicians, convened by the American Medical Associations and "mostly selected" by specialty trade groups, have the task of recommending how to divide Medicare money into payments for each service, procedure and treatment the program covers, The Wall Street Journal reports.

28 Oct 2010

Healthcare News

Older patients suffer with real life-changing burdens after beating sepsis: Study

Improved end-of-life care needed in Canada

PCP credits dedicated primary care community for formation of Harvard's new Center

PFF’s national scientific conference improves clinical understanding of IPF

Outcomes detects over one million drug therapy problems through Targeted Intervention Program

Abbott provides $180,000 to support recent cholera outbreak in central Haiti

Federal Government seizes prescription and OTC drug products from Tri-Med Labs

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute opens 12-story, 440,000 square foot research facility

SAMHSA awards funds to assist new Project LAUNCH for children's health issues

ESHRE releases new textbook for paramedics in the field of reproductive medicine

Cholera outbreak in Haiti shows 'slight slowing,' but experts say interventions should continue

World's largest free-standing proton therapy center opens

Delegates from nine African countries discuss health information systems

Administrative costs of Medicare plans decline 4.1% in 2009

Consumer groups still concerned as insurance rules are considered by HHS

Global supply of medical products create demanding challenges for Life Sciences industry

Phrma pushes back against campaign calls for Medicare Part D price negotiation

Polio vaccination campaign targeting 72M children in 15 African countries announced; Ugandan health authorities declare polio outbreak

Report notes potential for African agriculture, European partnerships

A look at the secretive AMA panel behind Medicare's payment rates

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