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Women with melanoma seem to experience more health-related quality of life issues than men

Women seem to experience more health-related quality of life issues than men for up to 10 years following a diagnosis of the skin cancer melanoma, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

22 Feb 2011

Desperate governors, state Legislatures seek ways to cut Medicaid costs

News outlets across the country are reporting that states are planning to trim Medicaid rolls and benefits. Some are especially focusing on nursing home costs.

22 Feb 2011

Cedars-Sinai selects Encore for multi-million dollar EMR project

Encore Health Resources, a leader in advanced information-technology services for the global healthcare industry, announced today that it has been selected by Cedars-Sinai Health System to partner in the organization-wide implementation of the health system's multi-million dollar electronic medical record project.

22 Feb 2011

Early appendectomy appears to reduce time away from normal activities in children with appendicitis

For children with a perforated appendix, early appendectomy appears to reduce the time away from normal activities and has fewer adverse events as compared to another common option, the interval appendectomy, which is performed several weeks after diagnosis, according to a report published online first in the Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

22 Feb 2011

First robotically-assisted liver resection performed at Jefferson University Hospital

Cataldo Doria, M.D., Ph.D., Nicoletti Family Professor of Transplant Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University; director of the Division of Transplantation; and co-director of the liver tumor program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is the first surgeon at Jefferson to perform a robotically-assisted liver resection. He is only one of a handful of surgeons across the country certified to do so.

22 Feb 2011

Red and processed meats – How much to include in diet?

A latest Government-commissioned report advises people to eat less red meat and processed meat saying that it lowers the risk of developing cancer. The report will advise consumers eat no more than 2.5 oz (70g) of red or processed meat a day – the equivalent of three rashers of bacon. Also the weekly recommended limit is likely to be 1.1 lb (500g), the same as eating a large pack of minced beef, two 8oz steaks or four 4oz pork chops. The farming and retail industries are, as predictable, not happy with the directives.

22 Feb 2011

Kronos announces additional details regarding pending acquisition of API Healthcare at HIMSS conference

Kronos Incorporated today announced additional details regarding its pending acquisition of API Healthcare Corporation to organizations attending the HIMSS conference being held this week. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

22 Feb 2011

Wisconsin workers say they agree to pay more for health benefits

In Wisconsin, public workers are continuing their protests about Gov. Scott Walker's proposal, supported by Republican legislators, to strip collective bargaining rights from the union, news outlets are reporting.

22 Feb 2011

U.S. House approves bill cuts for older Americans

Cuts included in the spending bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives this past week would harm seniors by drastically slashing initiatives that help older Americans to sustain their economic independence and health.

22 Feb 2011

BAHA fitting linked with greater benefit and higher quality of life in children with hearing loss

Bone-anchored hearing aids appear helpful in improving hearing and quality of life in children with hearing loss in one or both ears, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

22 Feb 2011

Bans on commercial shippers appear to reduce size, reach of online cigarette sales industry

Bans on using credit cards to pay for cigarettes bought on Internet sites - combined with bans on commercial shippers delivering the products - appear to have effectively reduced the size and reach of the online cigarette sales industry, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study shows.

22 Feb 2011

Study: Gastric bypass surgery may lead to better health outcomes in patients with diabetes

Gastric bypass surgery appears to lead to better long-term results including greater weight loss, resolution of diabetes and improved quality of life compared with sleeve gastrectomy and "lap-band" surgery, according to two reports in the February issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

22 Feb 2011

Middle-age people with cardiovascular issues may have increased risk of developing early memory problems

Middle-age men and women who have cardiovascular issues, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, may not only be at risk for heart disease, but for an increased risk of developing early cognitive and memory problems as well.

22 Feb 2011

New study: Rapamycin reverses cardiac muscle damage in LEOPARD syndrome mouse model

Congenital heart diseases affect approximately one in 100 patients, making them the most common type of birth defect and the number-one cause of pediatric deaths.

21 Feb 2011

Mayo Clinic re-accredited as Advanced Primary Stroke Center by TJC

Mayo Clinic was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care and re-accredited as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission following an on-site review conducted Friday, Feb. 18.

21 Feb 2011

Revolutionary blood pressure device

A latest device that looks like a watch “could revolutionize blood pressure monitoring”. The device tied to the wrist can estimate pressure in the aorta, the largest artery in the body.

21 Feb 2011

Loyola forms new sixth research-focused transplant institute at LUHS

From the world's first successful kidney transplant to the first successful heart transplant performed in Illinois, Loyola University Health System has always been a pioneer in organ transplant research, education and clinical care.

21 Feb 2011

Energy drink induced psychosis in mentally ill

A new study that has appeared in the latest publication of the Medical Journal of Australia has shown that the mentally ill should avoid energy drinks as they may result in a trigger of psychosis.

21 Feb 2011

Stretching before exercise does not prevent injuries: Study

A new study presented on 18th February at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting reported that that warm-up stretching had no effect on whether runners sustained an injury or not. It did not prevent injuries or result in more injuries.

21 Feb 2011

Study: Gender may not increase risk of heart attack deaths

A study led by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center shows being a woman may not increase your risk of dying from treatment for a severe heart attack.

21 Feb 2011

Medical News

Women with melanoma seem to experience more health-related quality of life issues than men

Desperate governors, state Legislatures seek ways to cut Medicaid costs

Cedars-Sinai selects Encore for multi-million dollar EMR project

Early appendectomy appears to reduce time away from normal activities in children with appendicitis

First robotically-assisted liver resection performed at Jefferson University Hospital

Red and processed meats – How much to include in diet?

Kronos announces additional details regarding pending acquisition of API Healthcare at HIMSS conference

Wisconsin workers say they agree to pay more for health benefits

U.S. House approves bill cuts for older Americans

BAHA fitting linked with greater benefit and higher quality of life in children with hearing loss

Bans on commercial shippers appear to reduce size, reach of online cigarette sales industry

Study: Gastric bypass surgery may lead to better health outcomes in patients with diabetes

Middle-age people with cardiovascular issues may have increased risk of developing early memory problems

New study: Rapamycin reverses cardiac muscle damage in LEOPARD syndrome mouse model

Mayo Clinic re-accredited as Advanced Primary Stroke Center by TJC

Revolutionary blood pressure device

Loyola forms new sixth research-focused transplant institute at LUHS

Energy drink induced psychosis in mentally ill

Stretching before exercise does not prevent injuries: Study

Study: Gender may not increase risk of heart attack deaths

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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