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Washington Post: Doctors slow to switch to Electronic Health Records

This spring, the federal government will ramp up cash incentives to encourage doctors such as Plotsky to take the step Moore barely thought about in 2004 when George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates introduced its practice-wide electronic system.

16 Mar 2011

Researchers find first-generation x-rays more effective than today's systems

Researchers recently tested first-generation x-ray equipment from 1896 and found that it produced radiation doses and exposure times that were vastly higher than those of today's systems, according a study published online and in the May print edition of Radiology.

16 Mar 2011

RNs step up to meet need for geriatric care

The Sacramento Bee: Gerontology A New Focus For Registered Nurses.

16 Mar 2011

Electric devices can improve aging skin

It may seem as if new developments to combat aging skin are being introduced faster than the speed of light. At the forefront of the research, dermatologists are underpinning these advancements, refining the basic understanding of how the skin ages in order to develop more effective non-invasive cosmetic procedures and products.

16 Mar 2011

NextGen Sciences introduces multiplex protein assay for oncology biomarker discovery

NextGen Group plc is pleased to announce that its subsidiary NextGen Sciences Inc, a leader in biomarker discovery, measurement and qualification, has launched its first multiple protein assay, plasmadiscovery41, for oncology biomarker discovery and qualification.

16 Mar 2011

It's the health law's birthday and not everyone is celebrating

The health overhaul's first anniversary — just about a week away — is already being marked on Capitol Hill with a number of hearings and other events related to exploring, complimenting and criticizing the law's implementation.

16 Mar 2011

Shanghai ChemPartner signs outsource research service agreement with Shenogen Pharma

ShangPharma Corporation, a leading China-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development outsourcing company, today announced that its wholly-owned contract research subsidiary, Shanghai ChemPartner, has signed an outsource research service agreement with Shenogen Pharma Group to develop therapeutic monoclonal antibodies targeting the ER-alpha 36 receptor for cancer treatment.

16 Mar 2011

TSO3 revenue decreases to $7.7 million for fiscal year ending December 31, 2010

TSO3 Inc. an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings using ozone, today reported sales for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010 totalling $939,285 representing the sale of four new generation sterilizers to 3M for training purposes.

16 Mar 2011

Prism Medical receives new UK contract to provide Disability Equipment Services

Prism Medical Ltd., a leading provider of durable medical equipment and related services to the mobility disadvantaged, today announced that the Company has been awarded a significant new contract to provide Disability Equipment Services for the London Borough of Bexley.

16 Mar 2011

GOP rebellion takes shape around short-term spending bill

Although the measure must be passed in order to avert a government shutdown, some Republicans are frustrated because they say the bill does not go far enough in terms of spending cuts, and because it does not include controversial riders to defund the health law and Planned Parenthood.

16 Mar 2011

Researcher argues against use of Cop1-inhibitory drugs for cancer treatment

Jean-Christophe Marine strongly argues against the use of Cop1-inhibitory drugs. The protein Cop1 has -for a long time - been seen as an attractive drug target for cancer. But Jean-Christophe Marine found out that Cop1 acts as a tumor suppressor, and thus inhibits tumor formation. His new data will have direct implications for the development of cancer drug targets.

16 Mar 2011

Study: Bodychecking linked with brain injury among hockey players

Minor league hockey players in the Atom division are more than 10 times likely to suffer a brain injury since bodychecking was first allowed among the 9 and 10-year-olds, says a study led by St. Michael's Hospital neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Cusimano.

16 Mar 2011

Obama administration wants to slow down on health law challenges

In court papers filed with the justices Monday, the federal government says there is no reason to take the extremely rare step of "short-circuiting" review by appellate judges, which already has been accelerated.

16 Mar 2011

Older adults in public housing suffer fatigue and chronic related conditions

Location really does matter to older adults' health, according to a new study that found those living in public housing fare poorly and suffer more from fatigue and chronic, related conditions than those in other community dwellings.

16 Mar 2011

APAPO honors House Democratic Leader with Outstanding Leadership Award

Representative Nancy Pelosi was honored last night by the American Psychological Association Practice Organization for her advocacy work and legislative accomplishments on mental health issues.

16 Mar 2011

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore fourth quarter revenues increase 1.0% to US$95 million

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd., the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

16 Mar 2011

Almac invests in two ZED automated inline wallet presses

Global Clinical Services provider Almac has announced an investment in two ZED automated inline wallet presses. Operating in Craigavon and Pennsylvania, the fully automated machines will drastically reduce timelines associated with the use of blister card packaging, when compared with current rotary press methods.

16 Mar 2011

U.S. aid has been reaching Libya, U.S. officials say

Though safety concerns have prevented U.S. disaster experts from entering Libya and seeing the situation first-hand, State Department officials said Monday that U.S. partners have been dispensing aid, CNN reports.

16 Mar 2011

Non-laser light treatments may help treat common skin conditions

While dermatologists have used lasers successfully for years to treat common skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and aging skin, it now appears that even non-laser lights may provide some of the same benefits.

16 Mar 2011

Two articles address long-term public health threats about airport security scanners

The Transportation Security Administration has begun to use whole-body imaging scanners as a primary screening measure on travelers passing through airport security checkpoints. One type of scanner employs millimeter wave technology, which delivers no ionizing radiation.

16 Mar 2011