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Imaging study shows slower brain growth in children with autism

Researchers at UCLA have found a possible explanation for why autistic children act and think differently than their peers. For the first time, they've shown that the connections between brain regions that are important for language and social skills grow much more slowly in boys with autism than in non-autistic children.

21 Oct 2011

ACS to host high school students from the Bay Area on Oct. 26

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) will host dozens of high school students from the Bay Area on Wednesday, October 26, at its annual Clinical Congress taking place next week at San Francisco's Moscone Center.

21 Oct 2011

Study investigates link between physical activity and all-cause mortality

Even though previous studies have been shown the link between regular exercises and improved health the exact dose-response relation remains unclear. Guenther Samitz, researcher in physical activity and public health at the Centre for Sports Sciences and University Sports of the University of Vienna has investigated this relationship with a meta-study representing more than 1.3 million participants.

21 Oct 2011

EAE, ASE to issue echocardiography guidelines for early detection of cardio toxicity

"Considering that the early detection of cardio toxicity is a critical issue for patients undergoing chemotherapy, the ASE and the EAE have come together to write guidelines which will highlight the technical advantages of echocardiography in identifying cardio toxicity early," explained Prof Juan Carlos Plana, Co-Director of the Cardio-oncology Center, Cleveland Clinic, from the ASE. "

21 Oct 2011

CMS provides new guidance on EHR payment program

Modern Healthcare reports on this development, which will set up a "double check" to ensure that hospitals have what is necessary to become "meaningful users" of electronic health records.

21 Oct 2011

Fecal immunochemical testing an inexpensive alternative to colonoscopy

Eventually, colon cancers bleed and so tests for blood in stool seem an inexpensive and noninvasive alternative to traditional colonoscopies. In fact, a recent article in the journal Cancer Prevention Research showed that fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is an accurate predictor of colorectal cancer and can provide a low-cost screening alternative for medically underserved populations.

21 Oct 2011

Kinetic Concepts third quarter total revenue increases 5% to $531.4M

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. today reported third quarter 2011 total revenue of $531.4 million, an increase of 5% from the third quarter of 2010. Total revenue for the first nine months of 2011 was $1.55 billion, which represented a 4% increase from the prior-year period.

21 Oct 2011

Blood test can help assess severity of preeclampsia in pregnant woman

A blood test can help to assess whether a pregnant woman who suffers from pregnancy-induced hypertension, so-called preeclampsia, is at risk for an imminent delivery.

21 Oct 2011

Bayshore implements number of initiatives after merger with Meridian Health

Last fall Bayshore Community Hospital became the sixth hospital in Meridian's Monmouth and Ocean county system. With a strong focus on customer service, alignment with Meridian Health clinical best practices, a new leadership team, and countless new physicians, Bayshore has begun to develop an exciting plan to create a destination hospital that will become the pride of the community.

21 Oct 2011

Studies find less vitamin D intake among menopausal women

A healthy diet is especially important during the menopause - a period in which the risk of suffering from health problems increases. Various studies analyse the diet of peri- and postmenopausal women in Spain alongside the troubles that come with this transition. The results show that all of those groups studied have a deficient intake of vitamin D.

21 Oct 2011

New Zealand can provide valuable model for health policy makers, IT professionals

A new report suggests that New Zealand can provide a valuable model for health policy makers and IT professionals seeking to reduce costs and increase the quality of health care in the United States and other nations.

21 Oct 2011

Women can have successful pregnancy after kidney transplantation

A new study recently published in the American Journal of Transplantation reveals that the ability to successfully carry a pregnancy after kidney transplantation is very high, with 73.5% live birth rates.

21 Oct 2011

Antimicrobial copper surfaces reduce hospital acquired infections in ICU rooms

Results from a comprehensive multi-site clinical trial demonstrated that the use of antimicrobial copper surfaces in intensive care unit rooms reduced the amount of bacteria in the rooms by 97 percent and resulted in a 41 percent reduction in the hospital acquired infection rate.

21 Oct 2011

NPR: The Abbott Lab breakup

Abbott Labs is splitting up. The diversified maker of medical products will become two companies: one focused on brand-name prescription drugs and the second on the other stuff, including medical devices, diagnostic tests and baby formula.

21 Oct 2011

Health prevention strategies can help Canadians achieve optimal health

Health prevention strategies to help Canadians achieve their optimal health potential could add a decade or more of healthy years to the average lifespan and save the economy billions of dollars as a result of reduced cardiovascular disease, says noted cardiologist Dr. Clyde Yancy.

21 Oct 2011

Nasal irrigation safe and effective for people with chronic sinus

Before reaching for an over-the-counter medication to relieve cold and allergy symptoms, try a simple source of relief that's been around for centuries.

21 Oct 2011

Bristol scientist to unlock secrets of miniscule algae cells that produce silica

A scientist at the University of Bristol has been awarded £1.3 million to unlock the secrets of miniscule algae cells that have the remarkable ability to produce silica - the fundamental constituent of glass. It is hoped the findings from the research could lead to the next generation of medical imaging tools.

21 Oct 2011

Social media moves into medicine

The Mayo Clinic's social media boss explains how the use of these high-tech tools has moved beyond marketing to find a place in medical education and research. Meanwhile, another news report showcases how doctors use email and Skype.

21 Oct 2011

Covidien releases results from largest global post-market P.A.D. device study

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today released the six-month results of the DEFINITIVE LE (Determination of Effectiveness of SilverHawk Peripheral Plaque Excision System for the Treatment of Infrainguinal Vessels/Lower Extremities) study, the largest global post-market peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) device study ever undertaken.

21 Oct 2011

Final ACO rule relaxes requirements for doctors, hospitals

The Obama administration today released much-awaited final rules on Medicare accountable care organizations that make it easier for doctors and hospitals to participate.

21 Oct 2011