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VHI publishes new report on efficiency and productivity of hospitals, nursing homes

Virginia Health Information has published its 2015 report on the efficiency and productivity of hospitals and nursing homes. The report boils down mountains of data into key indicators of efficiency and productivity. The report was designed to meet the needs of large employers and purchasers of care.

17 Nov 2015

Horn Lake Family Practice named EHE-certified preventive care center

EHE International, a nationally recognized leader in preventive medicine and annual physical exams, announced today that Horn Lake Family Practice in Horn Lake, MS, has been named an EHE-certified preventive care center. Through Dr. Achin Sharma, EHE members in the Memphis region now have greater access to its preventive care program to help them proactively maintain their health.

17 Nov 2015

HITLAB selects five finalists for HITLAB World Cup

HITLAB has selected five finalists for its HITLAB World Cup, an international competition that promotes original solutions to pressing healthcare challenges. The best and brightest in healthcare innovation, the finalists, will present their ideas at the HITLAB Innovators SummitSM on December 4, 2015, at Columbia University's Alfred Lerner Hall.

17 Nov 2015

Mylan announces U.S. launch of generic AXERT tablets

Mylan N.V. today announced the U.S. launch of Almotriptan Tablets USP, 6.25 mg and 12.5 mg, the generic version of Janssen Pharmaceutical's AXERT.

17 Nov 2015

China Pharma's revenue decreases 19.5% to $4.8 million in Q3 2015

China Pharma Holdings, Inc., an NYSE MKT listed corporation with its fully-integrated specialty pharmaceuticals subsidiary based in China, today announced the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.

17 Nov 2015

DaVincian Healthcare forms strategic partnerships to improve patient outcomes in rural and remote areas

DaVincian Healthcare, a leading innovator in the mobile health and wellness industry, today announced strategic partnerships with social welfare and global technology companies to help remotely connect healthcare providers with patients in need, particularly those in rural and remote areas of the world.

17 Nov 2015

AstraZeneca announces FDA approval of TAGRISSO (AZD9291) for treatment of lung cancer patients

AstraZeneca today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved TAGRISSO (AZD9291) 80mg once-daily tablets for the treatment of patients with metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) T790M mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as detected by an FDA-approved test, who have progressed on or after EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy.

17 Nov 2015

Archbishop of York agrees to become Antibiotic Research UK's Patron

Antibiotic Research UK, a charity founded in 2014 to save modern medicine from the onslaught of superbugs, is delighted to announce that the Most Reverend & Right Honourable Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York has agreed to become the Charity’s Patron.

17 Nov 2015

$HSS researchers study outcomes of novel implant in patients undergoing wrist fracture surgery$

HSS researchers study outcomes of novel implant in patients undergoing wrist fracture surgery

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have launched a study to determine if a novel implant allowing for less invasive surgery for a broken wrist leads to a quicker recovery, less post-operative pain and fewer complications compared to conventional surgical treatment.

17 Nov 2015

Study shows how parasitic worm infection increases susceptibility to TB

Scientists have shown how a parasitic worm infection common in the developing world increases susceptibility to tuberculosis. The study demonstrated that treating the parasite reduces lung damage seen in mice that also are infected with tuberculosis, thereby eliminating the vulnerability to tuberculosis (TB) that the parasite is known to cause.

17 Nov 2015

Children in low-income families have greater access to preventive care under Medicaid, CHIP

Researchers have found that children in low-income families experience greater access to preventive medical and dental care under Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) than children covered by private insurance. However, for all types of insurance coverage, access to pediatric specialty care was a challenge.

17 Nov 2015

ALPHAEON signs agreement with PhysIOL to develop and commercialize Trifocal lens technology

ALPHAEON Corporation today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with PhysIOL SA of Belgium, to jointly develop and commercialize an exclusive ALPHAEON-branded Trifocal lens technology. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

15 Nov 2015

New tool may help diagnose and treat Parkinson's disease in early stages

A group of experts working under the umbrella of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, have developed a new tool for healthcare professionals that they hope will mark a significant advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease, especially in its early stages.

15 Nov 2015

Medflow announces availability of advanced cloud-based EHR system

Medflow, Inc., the leading electronic health record (EHR) and practice management solutions provider for ophthalmologists, announced today the availability of Medflow 2.0 EHR, its most advanced cloud-based EHR system. Medflow 2.0 EHR streamlines the entire workflow, providing logic and guidelines to increase speed of data entry, while also satisfying regulatory requirements.

15 Nov 2015

DePuy offers ambulatory surgery outpatient solutions for joint replacement patients

DePuy Synthes Companies announces the national launch of the DEPUY SYNTHES ADVANTAGE™ Outpatient Solutions Program to facilitate best practices and protocols for joint replacement in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) and outpatient hospitals throughout the United States.

13 Nov 2015

Older adults with dementia make more frequent visits to emergency departments

Older adults with dementia are more frequent visitors to emergency departments, returning at higher rates and incurring greater costs than older adults without dementia, according to a new study from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University Center for Aging Research. The study is one of the first to explore long-term patterns of healthcare use and mortality rates of elders with cognitive impairment who visit the emergency department.

13 Nov 2015

New study refutes increased cancer risk for patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery with rhBMP

A new study may alleviate concerns regarding increased cancer risk for patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP). The study appears in November 15 issue of Spine, published by Wolters Kluwer.

13 Nov 2015

Johns Hopkins researchers present new healthcare tips from American Heart Association Meeting

Linking digital activity trackers to smartphones and periodically pinging users with personalized texts that urge them to walk more can significantly increase physical activity levels and spark healthy behavior changes, according to findings of a pilot study conducted at Johns Hopkins.

13 Nov 2015

Personalized approach to treating side-effects of chemotherapy better for cancer patients

A new research study led by Dr. Mark Clemons, oncologist and associate cancer research scientist at The Ottawa Hospital, has shown that a personalized approach to treating one of the most expected side-effects of chemotherapy is far more effective than the existing "one size fits all" set of guidelines.

13 Nov 2015

FixHepC Buyers Club exposes weakness in Australian healthcare, assists patients to import life saving medication

In one of the greatest advances in medicine in decades, Hepatitis C is now largely curable. Over 200,000 Australians suffer from Hepatitis C. However the US manufacturer, Gilead Sciences Inc is attempting to charge the PBS $84,000 for a 12 week course of medication that costs under $200 dollars to manufacture.

13 Nov 2015

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

VHI publishes new report on efficiency and productivity of hospitals, nursing homes

Horn Lake Family Practice named EHE-certified preventive care center

HITLAB selects five finalists for HITLAB World Cup

Mylan announces U.S. launch of generic AXERT tablets

China Pharma's revenue decreases 19.5% to $4.8 million in Q3 2015

DaVincian Healthcare forms strategic partnerships to improve patient outcomes in rural and remote areas

AstraZeneca announces FDA approval of TAGRISSO (AZD9291) for treatment of lung cancer patients

Archbishop of York agrees to become Antibiotic Research UK's Patron

HSS researchers study outcomes of novel implant in patients undergoing wrist fracture surgery

Study shows how parasitic worm infection increases susceptibility to TB

Children in low-income families have greater access to preventive care under Medicaid, CHIP

ALPHAEON signs agreement with PhysIOL to develop and commercialize Trifocal lens technology

New tool may help diagnose and treat Parkinson's disease in early stages

Medflow announces availability of advanced cloud-based EHR system

DePuy offers ambulatory surgery outpatient solutions for joint replacement patients

Older adults with dementia make more frequent visits to emergency departments

New study refutes increased cancer risk for patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery with rhBMP

Johns Hopkins researchers present new healthcare tips from American Heart Association Meeting

Personalized approach to treating side-effects of chemotherapy better for cancer patients

FixHepC Buyers Club exposes weakness in Australian healthcare, assists patients to import life saving medication

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