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Study demonstrates high compliance among patients using iRhythm's ECG patch monitors to detect AFib

iRhythm Technologies, Inc., a leading digital health care solutions company focusing on the advancement of cardiac care, presented study results that demonstrate high compliance among patients using long term electrocardiogram (ECG) patch monitors to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib).

12 Feb 2015

Tips to help manage migraine in children

Although we may think of migraine as a disease of adults, it can also affect children of all ages. Some studies show migraine affects 6% of children and up to 28% of adolescents ages 15-17. To assist parents whose children suffer from migraine, and to help the children themselves, the American Migraine Foundation and its Chair, David W. Dodick, MD, FRCP (C) are offering a number of tips to help manage childhood migraine and minimize its impact.

12 Feb 2015

Opioid withdrawal in Ontario newborns increases 15-fold

The number of newborns suffering from opioid withdrawal increased 15-fold in Ontario over 20 years, according to research published today in CMAJ Open.

12 Feb 2015

Experts question use of hospital quality measures in CMS’ pay-for-performance programs

A new editorial published in JAMA by Northwestern Medicine® experts strongly questions the use of several hospital quality measures by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in its pay-for-performance programs.

12 Feb 2015

NHPCO forms new council to address underutilization of hospice care in diverse populations

As Americans celebrate Black History Month, hospice professionals acknowledge that hospice utilization within African American communities is disproportionately low.

12 Feb 2015

Sanford Health wins LocumTenens.com's Best Places to Practice Locum Tenens contest

Sanford Health, the nation's largest rural, not-for-profit healthcare system, has been named the winner of LocumTenens.com's Best Places to Practice Locum Tenens contest.

12 Feb 2015

GGEC opens new Endoscopy Center in Gastonia, NC

Four physicians, Sam Drake, MD; Bill Watkins, MD; Neville Forbes, MD; Austin Osemeka, MD and staff of the Greater Gaston Endoscopy Center (GGEC) joined by Physicians Endoscopy are pleased to announce the opening of their new Endoscopy Center in Gastonia, NC.

12 Feb 2015

HealthMine survey reveals consumers want more guidance on their health care plan

While the healthcare industry focuses on consumer confusion about benefits, it's the ability to understand and interpret personal health information that may be the larger issue.

12 Feb 2015

S. Mark Taper Foundation grants funds to support Care Harbor's fifth annual free clinic

Care Harbor, a Los Angeles based nonprofit organization founded to bring health and wellness care to in-need populations, announced receipt of a grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation to help produce a large-scale free clinic for the community's uninsured and underinsured individuals and families.

12 Feb 2015

Cannabis Science highlights more attendees at the CFA African Healthcare Infrastructure Forum and Brainstorm

Cannabis Science, Inc., a U.S. Company specializing in cannabis formulation-based drug development and related consulting, highlights additional attendees at the CFA African Healthcare Infrastructure Forum and Brainstorm held at the African Union, in Washington DC, on February 6, 2015.

12 Feb 2015

World Courier opens new distribution facility in Melbourne, Australia

World Courier, the global leader in specialty logistics and an AmerisourceBergen company, has opened the doors to its new distribution facility in Melbourne, Australia.

12 Feb 2015

Harborview's MCICU receives gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from AACN

Harborview Medical Center's Medical Coronary Intensive Care Unit has received a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

11 Feb 2015

FDA advisory committees to review Amgen's talimogene laherparepvec for metastatic melanoma treatment

Amgen announced today that the Cellular, Tissue and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee and the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will jointly review the Company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for talimogene laherparepvec.

11 Feb 2015

GBUK take whole group approach to medical device industry accreditation

The MIA credentialing scheme was launched in 2013 by the medical technology industry to raise training standards for company representatives and service engineers visiting acute and critical care areas of hospitals.

11 Feb 2015

IU School of Medicine launches Industry Collaboration Portal

The Indiana University School of Medicine has launched an initiative and accompanying web site to encourage more collaboration between private industry and researchers at the medical school.

11 Feb 2015

Jefferson, RMA of Philadelphia announce clinical partnership

Jefferson announced today its clinical partnership with RMA of Philadelphia, merging the expertise of two outstanding groups of reproductive specialists on its Center City campus.

11 Feb 2015

Researchers propose changes to improve studies about value of health information technology

Studies about the value of health information technology can be improved by broadening the reviews to include both costs and benefits, and lengthening study periods to capture long-term implications, according to a new RAND Corporation analysis.

11 Feb 2015

REMIND-A-CAP awarded top Innovative Branded Technology honor

REMIND-A-CAP a novel product created to help address the $200 billion challenge of medication non-adherence in the United States, was awarded the top Innovative Branded Technology honor in the recently announced 2014 PM360 Pharma Choice Awards. The customizable and patented pill bottle cap with an ergonomic dial to set for next dosing provides a much-needed tool for companies and brands looking to improve their patient to product adherence.

11 Feb 2015

IOM committee identifies five main symptoms to diagnose ME/CFS

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- commonly referred to as ME/CFS -- is a legitimate, serious, and complex systemic disease that frequently and dramatically limits the activities of affected individuals, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

11 Feb 2015

Surgical procedure for acute pulmonary embolism may actually prevent more deaths

A surgical procedure that was virtually abandoned in the 1950s because of its high mortality rates in trying to save patients with acute pulmonary embolism may actually prevent more deaths in severely ill patients than current drug therapies alone, according to a new analysis of cases conducted in the North Shore-LIJ Health System over the past decade.

11 Feb 2015

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study demonstrates high compliance among patients using iRhythm's ECG patch monitors to detect AFib

Tips to help manage migraine in children

Opioid withdrawal in Ontario newborns increases 15-fold

Experts question use of hospital quality measures in CMS’ pay-for-performance programs

NHPCO forms new council to address underutilization of hospice care in diverse populations

Sanford Health wins LocumTenens.com's Best Places to Practice Locum Tenens contest

GGEC opens new Endoscopy Center in Gastonia, NC

HealthMine survey reveals consumers want more guidance on their health care plan

S. Mark Taper Foundation grants funds to support Care Harbor's fifth annual free clinic

Cannabis Science highlights more attendees at the CFA African Healthcare Infrastructure Forum and Brainstorm

World Courier opens new distribution facility in Melbourne, Australia

Harborview's MCICU receives gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from AACN

FDA advisory committees to review Amgen's talimogene laherparepvec for metastatic melanoma treatment

GBUK take whole group approach to medical device industry accreditation

IU School of Medicine launches Industry Collaboration Portal

Jefferson, RMA of Philadelphia announce clinical partnership

Researchers propose changes to improve studies about value of health information technology

REMIND-A-CAP awarded top Innovative Branded Technology honor

IOM committee identifies five main symptoms to diagnose ME/CFS

Surgical procedure for acute pulmonary embolism may actually prevent more deaths

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