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Harvard releases global health case studies

The Global Health Delivery Project and Harvard Business Publishing on Thursday "released 21 teaching case studies examining the principles of health care delivery in resource-poor settings," according to a press release from the Global Health Delivery Project at Harvard University.

30 Jul 2011

PA departments warn public regarding use of glass-bottled milk from Brunton Dairy in Aliquippa

The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Agriculture and the Allegheny County Health Department are advising the public of the possible health risks associated with products, specifically glass-bottled milk, from Brunton Dairy in Aliquippa, Beaver County.

30 Jul 2011

U.S. investment in polio eradication must be protected

"Spying is a messy business that necessarily involves deceit, and U.S. intelligence operatives need latitude to do their work. In this case, however, the planners and approvers of the CIA vaccine operation didn't appropriately calculate the possible consequences of their actions on an agenda that is as important to the world as fighting al-Qaeda," a Bloomberg editorial states.

30 Jul 2011

Study shows disparity between hospital costs and reimbursement

Study results released today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery 8th Annual Meeting reveals that treatment costs for some neurovascular conditions remain higher than reimbursement in the form of Medicare payments.

30 Jul 2011

Common myths about hospice care

People mistakenly think hospice care is about dying... you call hospice when nothing more can be done. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hospice of the Western Reserve focuses on life by bringing comfort, dignity and peace to those facing serious illness. Hospice is about living life to its fullest.

30 Jul 2011

BlueCross, SodexoMAGIC holds an end-of-summer barbeque for Chattanooga youth

Volunteers from SodexoMAGIC, LLC and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will hold an end-of-summer barbeque for Chattanooga youth today, celebrating the service of nearly 21,000 free summer lunches this year funded by a Feeding Our Future grant from the Sodexo Foundation.

30 Jul 2011

Scientists receive funding to continue research into pathological processes supporting Alzheimer's

Neuroscientists at the University of Bristol have received a major funding boost of -550,000 from the Medical Research Council to continue their research into the pathological processes underpinning Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 465,000 people in the UK.

30 Jul 2011

RegenoCELL to open new facility in Panama for treatment of congestive heart failure

RegenoCELL Therapeutics, Inc., a leader in adult stem cell therapy, is pleased to announce it is planning to open another state of the art facility in Panama for patients to be treated for congestive heart failure and peripheral artery disease with its autologous stem cell therapy.

30 Jul 2011

UofL School of Nursing assistant professor to build theory of successful aging

People who feel a purpose in life and who can cope with change are poised to age successfully. That is what Valerie McCarthy, RN, PhD, assistant professor, University of Louisville School of Nursing, found through her theory-based research.

30 Jul 2011

New Aspen Dental office to open in Springdale

Patients looking for a dentist in Springdale, OH now have a new dental care provider option with the opening of a new Aspen Dental office this month. The new practice, which opens on August 4th at 25 East Kemper Road, will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

30 Jul 2011

U.N. says crisis in southern Somalia will worsen through 2011

The "crisis in southern Somalia is expected to continue to worsen through 2011, with all areas of the south slipping into famine," according to a report for countries sending aid to the region that was published by the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Reuters reports.

30 Jul 2011

New Aspen Dental office to open in N. Lakeland in August

Patients looking for a dentist in N. Lakeland, FL now have a new dental care provider option with the opening of a new Aspen Dental office this month.

30 Jul 2011

Economist examines cholera, possible solutions to mitigate disease

The Economist in its current issue examines cholera, including the disease's history, current outbreaks, and research into vaccines and sanitation.

30 Jul 2011

FDLI conference to discuss IOM study on 510(k) Clearance Process

On the heels of the release of the highly anticipated Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process, The Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) is holding a "Dialogue" on the report August 4 in Washington, D.C.

30 Jul 2011

Baxter institutes Baxter Ventures to invest $200M in promising early-stage therapies

Baxter International Inc. announced today that it has established Baxter Ventures to invest up to $200 million in equity in promising early-stage companies developing therapies that complement Baxter's existing portfolio.

From Baxter International Inc. 30 Jul 2011

NASADAD receives SAMHSA's Mental Health and Substance Abuse Block grants

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today awarded a $1.1 million grant to the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) to provide support for states as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented in the changing health and human services environment.

30 Jul 2011

National campaign to eradicate child heat stroke deaths in vehicles

Safe Kids USA today called on government, advocacy groups, automakers and car seat manufacturers to combine efforts to eliminate child heat stroke deaths in vehicles by 2013.

30 Jul 2011

Spectros reports 51% increase in year-to-date Oximeter sales revenue for 2011

Spectros Corporation announced today that 2011 year-to-date sales revenue rose 51% over the similar period in 2010.

30 Jul 2011

FDA to open docket to seek public comments on IOM's report on 510(k) program

The FDA today announced that it will open a public docket to begin receiving public comments on the Institute of Medicine's report on the 510(k) program, the most common pathway to market for lower-risk medical devices.

30 Jul 2011

Gates Foundation partners with soccer team for polio eradication, vaccine awareness campaign

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday announced a three-year partnership with the soccer team FC Barcelona aimed at promoting polio eradication and highlighting the importance of vaccines, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's "Seattle Big Blog" reports.

30 Jul 2011