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Researchers to develop unique technology to help physicians perform ultrasound-guided procedures involving needle placement

Significant funding from NIBIB has enabled researchers to develop a unique technology to help physicians perform ultrasound-guided procedures involving needle placement such as needle biopsies, central line insertion, and local anesthesia.

8 May 2014

State highlights: SEIU, hospital strike deal in Calif.; N.Y. Medicaid audit; dental therapists

A selection of health policy stories from California, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana and North Carolina.

8 May 2014

Children who spend more hours in front of screen have high blood pressure

A new study reveals that children who spend two hours or more in front of a screen (TV, computer, videogames etc.) have over 2.5 fold increase in their odds of having high blood pressure (BP). These odds are increased further by overweight and obesity.

8 May 2014

Viewpoints: Evidence for Obamacare saving lives; a continuing role for Minnesotacare

People asking the ultimate question about the Affordable Care Act--will it actually save lives?--now have an answer, and it's yes.

8 May 2014

Research may have "major implications" for treatment of urinary tract infections in children

A major new pediatric research study led by a Wayne State University researcher, funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), has "major implications" for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in millions of American children.

8 May 2014

New simulation training program helps adults with autism improve job interview skills

Adults with an autism spectrum disorder, who may have trouble talking about themselves and interacting socially, don't always make good impressions in job interviews and have low employment rates.

8 May 2014

Obama official: Make health IT real for people to speed adoption

Elsewhere, only four hospitals are enrolled in stage 2 of "meaningful use" -- where they are paid for using electronic health records, and concierge medical services expand.

8 May 2014

Study finds premature menopause associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function

Premature menopause is associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function, suggests a new study published today (7 May) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG).

8 May 2014

DC OKs health insurance tax to pay for exchange

The 1 percent tax will be imposed on all health-related insurance products sold in the nation's capital. Meanwhile, four more companies apply to sell insurance on the Washington state exchange and The Oregonian examines the reasons that state opted to participate in the federal insurance marketplace.

8 May 2014

House Democrats offer alternative mental health proposal

Many view the plan as controversial because it could hinder efforts toward bipartisan mental health reforms. Republicans offered their own measure about six months ago.

8 May 2014

Kindred's consolidated revenues increase 2% to $1.30 billion in Q1 2014

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. today announced its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.

7 May 2014

FDA-cleared BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel now available to detect bacterial pathogens

BD Diagnostics, a segment of leading global medical technology company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced today the availability of the FDA-cleared BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel for use on the BD MAX System.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 7 May 2014

New e.p.t Preconception Health Test to be available for reducing risk of preterm labor

Today, e.p.t − creator of the original home pregnancy test − announced the introduction of the e.p.t Preconception Health Test, a revolutionary new product that once again puts women in control of their personal health.

7 May 2014

Streamline Health Solutions inks definitive agreement to acquire all assets of CentraMed

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of transformational data-driven solutions to help healthcare providers reduce exposure to risk, enhance clinical, financial, and operational performance, and improve patient care, today announced that the Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of CentraMed, Inc.

7 May 2014

Gentiva’s net revenues increase $487.5M to 17% in Q1 2014

Gentiva Health Services, Inc., one of the largest providers of home health, hospice and community care services in the United States, today reported first quarter 2014 results.

7 May 2014

Covidien opens new facility in Turkey to expand training and research capabilities

Further expanding its training and research capabilities in emerging markets, Covidien plc (NYSE: COV), has officially opened its Covidien Center of Innovation Turkey (CCI Turkey).

7 May 2014

Systagenix introduces hydro-active dressing in UK and Germany

Systagenix announced today the launch of BIOSORB™, a hydro-active dressing containing superabsorbent fluid-retaining polymers.

7 May 2014

Cureatr launches new product to maximize efficiency of clinical communication

Cureatr Inc., the nation's fastest growing mobile care coordination solutions company, today announced the launch of new product features designed to maximize the speed and efficiency of clinical communication.

7 May 2014

OhioHealth selects DataMotion to provide Direct Secure Messaging services

After a thorough evaluation of technology vendors, OhioHealth, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit healthcare system serving a 40-county area, has selected DataMotion, an innovative health information service provider (HISP), as its provider of Direct Secure Messaging services for its community of 28,000 physicians and associates.

7 May 2014

ARIAD provides update on corporate developments, reports Q1 2014 financial results

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2014, including revenue from sales of Iclusig® (ponatinib) and licensing agreements. The Company also provided an update on corporate developments.

7 May 2014

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Researchers to develop unique technology to help physicians perform ultrasound-guided procedures involving needle placement

State highlights: SEIU, hospital strike deal in Calif.; N.Y. Medicaid audit; dental therapists

Children who spend more hours in front of screen have high blood pressure

Viewpoints: Evidence for Obamacare saving lives; a continuing role for Minnesotacare

Research may have "major implications" for treatment of urinary tract infections in children

New simulation training program helps adults with autism improve job interview skills

Obama official: Make health IT real for people to speed adoption

Study finds premature menopause associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function

DC OKs health insurance tax to pay for exchange

House Democrats offer alternative mental health proposal

Kindred's consolidated revenues increase 2% to $1.30 billion in Q1 2014

FDA-cleared BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel now available to detect bacterial pathogens

New e.p.t Preconception Health Test to be available for reducing risk of preterm labor

Streamline Health Solutions inks definitive agreement to acquire all assets of CentraMed

Gentiva’s net revenues increase $487.5M to 17% in Q1 2014

Covidien opens new facility in Turkey to expand training and research capabilities

Systagenix introduces hydro-active dressing in UK and Germany

Cureatr launches new product to maximize efficiency of clinical communication

OhioHealth selects DataMotion to provide Direct Secure Messaging services

ARIAD provides update on corporate developments, reports Q1 2014 financial results

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