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New book presents comprehensive theoretical vision of modern patient engagement

Patient engagement is considered a key priority In today's healthcare services, both in the context of improved effectiveness of treatment and information technology.

1 Oct 2015

Research shows more than 30,000 women die from cardiovascular disease in UK

More than 30,000 women die from coronary heart disease in the UK every year with over 700,000 women living with the consequences of heart disease and stroke, according to research published by The British Heart Foundation ahead of World Heart Day on 29th September.

1 Oct 2015

FIGO takes stand on human exposure to toxic chemicals

Dramatic increases in exposure to toxic chemicals in the last four decades are threatening human reproduction and health, according to the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), the first global reproductive health organization to take a stand on human exposure to toxic chemicals.

1 Oct 2015

Catasys starts enrolling members in OnTrak Program

Catasys, Inc., a provider of proprietary big data based analytics and predictive modeling driven behavioral health management services for health plans, announced today that it has begun enrolling members in its OnTrak Program with Health Alliance Medical Plans (Health Alliance) in Illinois. In April, Catasys and Health Alliance announced a multi-year agreement for the OnTrak Program.

30 Sep 2015

Using well-worded warning texts could reduce DNAs, potentially save NHS £64 million

As many as 400,000 missed hospital appointments a year could be prevented simply by using well-worded warning texts, potentially saving the NHS £64 million.

30 Sep 2015

Sikka Software's cloud-based practice optimization platform transforms retail healthcare industry

Retail healthcare is a $220 billion industry, representing over 2.1 million providers and 400 million patients in just 5 markets of US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Sikka Software, a leading innovator in business intelligence software for the retail healthcare industry, today announced its cloud-based practice optimization platform is helping practices increase revenue and profitability by leveraging key information from existing customer data.

30 Sep 2015

DaVita plans to start operations in Brazil

DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., a leading global provider of kidney care services and a leading independent medical group in the United States, today announced plans to begin operations in Brazil. The company, which operates in 11 countries serving more than 1.5 million patients, aims to bring its global expertise and leading clinical outcomes to the country.

30 Sep 2015

New Cerebral Aneurysm and AVMs modules broaden scope of NeuroVascular Quality Initiative

The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery and M2S, a leading clinical registry provider, are pleased to announce the launch of the new Cerebral Aneurysm module for the NeuroVascular Quality Initiative (NVQI®), and the planned launch for the Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) module in early October.

30 Sep 2015

Moral distress is unique in ED setting, finds ENA study

A first-of-its-kind study from Emergency Nurses Association, published online in the Journal of Emergency Nursing, finds that moral distress in the emergency department is an experience distinct to those working in that specific environment, compared to nurses in other specializations.

30 Sep 2015

Depression and suicide risk screening can help healthcare providers prevent suicides in teens

A new paper from nursing researchers with The University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Woman's University finds that depression and suicide risk screening can assist healthcare providers in preventing suicides in teens.

30 Sep 2015

New test identifies viruses that infect people and animals

A new test detects virtually any virus that infects people and animals, according to research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where the technology was developed.

30 Sep 2015

'Housing First' approach may not reduce obesity problems for homeless people with mental illness

The "Housing First" approach of giving homeless people with mental illness a place to live without any preconditions such as sobriety or enrollment in a psychiatric treatment program has many benefits. But losing weight isn't one of them.

30 Sep 2015

Stroke patients with spatial neglect more likely to fall and have longer stays in hospital

Using the Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process (KF-NAP), Kessler researchers found a high rate of spatial neglect among inpatients with stroke. Affected patients had a higher risk for falls, longer lengths of stay and lesser likelihood of returning home after discharge.

30 Sep 2015

Craneware to host Financial Performance Summit in Las Vegas from October 20 to 22, 2015

Craneware, Inc., the healthcare market leader in automated value cycle solutions, will host the Financial Performance Summit on October 20 - 22, 2015 in Las Vegas.

29 Sep 2015

Updated review finds continued lack of evidence on best fat grafting procedures

Fat grafting—taking fat from one area of the body and transferring it elsewhere—has become a widely used plastic surgery technique. But what's the best method of processing cells for fat grafting procedures?

29 Sep 2015

Tailorx trial data supports use of Oncotype DX test in patients with early stage breast cancer

Initial results were announced today from the Trial Assigning IndividuaLized Options for Treatment (Rx), or TAILORx, a multi-center prospectively conducted trial of more than 10,000 women with early stage breast cancer sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, and led by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group with support from Genomic Health, Inc.

29 Sep 2015

Study: Biomarkers in maternal blood may predict risk for adverse outcomes in pregnant women with SLE

Pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are at higher risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preeclampsia, placental insufficiency, fetal death, miscarriages, and other complications.

29 Sep 2015

Lumenis launches UltraPulse DUO at 119th AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting

Lumenis Ltd., the world's largest energy-based medical device company for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, announced the launch of the UltraPulse DUO at the 119th Annual American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting, taking place September 27 - 30, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.

From Lumenis Inc. 29 Sep 2015

OJ-Bio to showcase new smartphone-enabled diagnostic testing device at Medica 2015

Advanced smartphone-enabled medical device technology for the rapid and cost-effective detection of infectious diseases will be featured at this year’s prestigious Medica show.

29 Sep 2015

New global educational initiative helps men identify symptoms of advanced prostate cancer

Although prostate cancer may exhibit no symptoms in its early stages, symptoms like severe or unexplained pain, difficulty walking or climbing stairs, difficulty sleeping or loss of bladder control may emerge when the disease advances as a signal to men to take action with their doctors.

29 Sep 2015

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

New book presents comprehensive theoretical vision of modern patient engagement

Research shows more than 30,000 women die from cardiovascular disease in UK

FIGO takes stand on human exposure to toxic chemicals

Catasys starts enrolling members in OnTrak Program

Using well-worded warning texts could reduce DNAs, potentially save NHS £64 million

Sikka Software's cloud-based practice optimization platform transforms retail healthcare industry

DaVita plans to start operations in Brazil

New Cerebral Aneurysm and AVMs modules broaden scope of NeuroVascular Quality Initiative

Moral distress is unique in ED setting, finds ENA study

Depression and suicide risk screening can help healthcare providers prevent suicides in teens

New test identifies viruses that infect people and animals

'Housing First' approach may not reduce obesity problems for homeless people with mental illness

Stroke patients with spatial neglect more likely to fall and have longer stays in hospital

Craneware to host Financial Performance Summit in Las Vegas from October 20 to 22, 2015

Updated review finds continued lack of evidence on best fat grafting procedures

Tailorx trial data supports use of Oncotype DX test in patients with early stage breast cancer

Study: Biomarkers in maternal blood may predict risk for adverse outcomes in pregnant women with SLE

Lumenis launches UltraPulse DUO at 119th AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting

OJ-Bio to showcase new smartphone-enabled diagnostic testing device at Medica 2015

New global educational initiative helps men identify symptoms of advanced prostate cancer

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