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RNAO calls for a broader definition of workplace violence and addressal of shortcomings in Bill 168

As the anniversary to commemorate the Montreal Massacre draws near, Ontario nurses say the provincial government's workplace violence legislation doesn't go far enough to protect women.

4 Dec 2009

Controversy over recent breast cancer screening guidelines discussed

The controversy over recent breast cancer screening guidelines offers an opportunity to engage individual patients in an informed discussion of the importance of evidence-based clinical efficacy assessments in contributing to better care decisions, Donna Sweet, MD, MACP today told the Subcommittee on Health of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Dr. Sweet testified at a hearing, Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations, on behalf of the American College of Physicians (ACP).

4 Dec 2009

APCER Pharma Solutions' webinar on 2010 FDA drug safety and pharmacovigilance initiatives

APCER Pharma Solutions, Inc.’s webinar on 2010 FDA drug safety and pharmacovigilance initiatives gave more than 250 professionals in the life sciences-related industries the jump start they needed to prepare for important changes next year.

4 Dec 2009

Hospital based surgical center out performed by ambulatory surgical center in otolaryngic surgeries

Measuring five quality-base performance areas, an ambulatory surgical center out performed a standard hospital based surgical center in otolaryngic surgeries, according to new research in the December 2009 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

4 Dec 2009

New survey concludes health care reform debate as a cause of stress and annoyance among Americans

A new survey released today from Misericordia University and Braun Research finds that two in five Americans plan to spend less this holiday season as a result of rising health care costs. The survey also concluded that the health care reform debate is a cause of stress and annoyance among the majority of Americans and three in ten say health care costs have led to arguments and tension with friends and family members.

4 Dec 2009

GetWellNetwork experiences positive momentum for its IPC solutions across major hospitals

GetWellNetwork, Inc., the leading provider of Interactive Patient Care (IPC) solutions, today announced that major hospitals and healthcare providers selected its award-winning IPC solutions to improve patient engagement and quality. Additionally, hospitals already using GetWellNetwork's IPC solutions chose to expand and renew their projects to continue reaping performance improvements and affecting positive outcomes for their patients.

4 Dec 2009

CCI patients discharged from hospitals on ventilator support fare poorly four months later, says study

Patients, discharged from hospitals on ventilator support and with cognitive impairments, fare poorly four months later. Researchers from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University report these findings in American Journal of Critical Care.

4 Dec 2009

CDEX felicitates recipients of the 2009 ASHP Literature Award for Pharmacy Practice Research

CDEX Inc. extends its congratulations to Dr. Jim Stevenson and members of his staff at the CS Mott Children's Hospital of the University of Michigan Health System, among the best in the nation, recipients of the 2009 ASHP Literature Award for Pharmacy Practice Research.

4 Dec 2009

New tool may allow doctors to predict long-term survival rates of dialysis patients

A new model can help physicians determine if a kidney disease patient on dialysis is likely to die within the next few months, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN).

4 Dec 2009

Duke Medicine creates DCHI to provide campus focus for health informatics

In response to the increasingly critical role of healthcare information technologies in the evolving healthcare delivery system, Duke Medicine has created the Duke Center for Health Informatics (DCHI) to provide a campus focus for health informatics.

4 Dec 2009

Majority of Canadians living with diabetes do not receive all clinical tests from health providers

While most Canadian adults living with diabetes get regular care, they are not always getting all of the clinically recommended tests they require to prevent health complications.

4 Dec 2009

AAHSA commends the Senate for passing Sen. Michael Bennet's amendment

The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) commends the Senate for passing Sen. Michael Bennet's (D-Colo.) amendment, which reassures seniors by protecting guaranteed benefits, and strengthens Medicare by keeping savings within the program.

4 Dec 2009

Caregivers are not choosing low cost plan option, says new study

A new study from Caring.com has revealed at least a third of its members are caring for aging parents or loved ones enrolled in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan and among this group, only half are aware of how and where to enroll in the program and less than half (40%) are aware of what it covers.

4 Dec 2009

The Cancer Center at Harrington receives approval to treat its first patients

The Cancer Center at Harrington has received approval to treat its first patients, Harrington Hospital announced today.

4 Dec 2009

Text messaging technology has important implications for public health initiatives, finds study

A recent study conducted by the Center for Connected Health, a division of Partners HealthCare, found that text messaging is an innovative, low-cost and effective way to improve the daily use of sunscreen, and this technology may have important implications for larger-scale public health initiatives.

4 Dec 2009

RemedyMD launches first nationwide Pediatric Diabetes Registry

RemedyMD (www.RemedyMD.com), the leading provider of Disease Registry software, today announced the first nationwide Pediatric Diabetes Registry. The new registry was developed to help clinicians and researchers identify which interventions are most appropriate for specific patient populations.

4 Dec 2009

Geisinger Medical Center opens new ‘Vestibular and Balance Center’

Geisinger Medical Center recently opened a new Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Vestibular and Balance Center to help patients who are affected by vertigo, dizziness or balance problems.

4 Dec 2009

Opinions: Media coverage of HIV/AIDS; WTO and global health; G8, HIV/AIDS; stopping syringe reuse

In a New Republic/NPR opinion piece, Harold Pollack, an associate professor at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, looks at the media's coverage of World AIDS Day. "Almost six thousand people died of AIDS [Tuesday]. ... That it happened to be World AIDS Day was almost incidental. AIDS was certainly incidental to much of the mainstream media.

4 Dec 2009

Geisinger Health System and Philips VISICU team up to launch eICU Program

Geisinger Health System recently signed an agreement with Philips VISICU, to launch an eICU Program® that will enhance physicians' ability to care for Geisinger's sickest patients.

4 Dec 2009

Malaria campaign kicks off, will coincide with 2010 World Cup Soccer

The United Against Malaria (UAM) campaign, which will work in collaboration with the 2010 Soccer World Cup, was launched Wednesday in Johannesburg, South Africa, SAPA/IOL reports (12/2).

4 Dec 2009

Healthcare News

RNAO calls for a broader definition of workplace violence and addressal of shortcomings in Bill 168

Controversy over recent breast cancer screening guidelines discussed

APCER Pharma Solutions' webinar on 2010 FDA drug safety and pharmacovigilance initiatives

Hospital based surgical center out performed by ambulatory surgical center in otolaryngic surgeries

New survey concludes health care reform debate as a cause of stress and annoyance among Americans

GetWellNetwork experiences positive momentum for its IPC solutions across major hospitals

CCI patients discharged from hospitals on ventilator support fare poorly four months later, says study

CDEX felicitates recipients of the 2009 ASHP Literature Award for Pharmacy Practice Research

New tool may allow doctors to predict long-term survival rates of dialysis patients

Duke Medicine creates DCHI to provide campus focus for health informatics

Majority of Canadians living with diabetes do not receive all clinical tests from health providers

AAHSA commends the Senate for passing Sen. Michael Bennet's amendment

Caregivers are not choosing low cost plan option, says new study

The Cancer Center at Harrington receives approval to treat its first patients

Text messaging technology has important implications for public health initiatives, finds study

RemedyMD launches first nationwide Pediatric Diabetes Registry

Geisinger Medical Center opens new ‘Vestibular and Balance Center’

Opinions: Media coverage of HIV/AIDS; WTO and global health; G8, HIV/AIDS; stopping syringe reuse

Geisinger Health System and Philips VISICU team up to launch eICU Program

Malaria campaign kicks off, will coincide with 2010 World Cup Soccer

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