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CMA applauds federal government for promoting efficient and integrated patient care

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomed the announcement yesterday that the federal government will release the $500 million promised for electronic medical records. It is also relieved that transfers to the provinces remain untouched.

6 Mar 2010

Governor Rendell recognizes the value of good nutrition and regular exercise in promoting good health

Governor Edward G. Rendell recognizes the value of good nutrition and regular exercise in promoting good health as he proclaims March 8-12 Older Pennsylvanians' Nutrition Awareness Week.

6 Mar 2010

Increased risk of colorectal cancer associated with obesity may be restricted to tumors that have no MSI

The increased risk of colorectal cancer associated with obesity may be largely restricted to tumors that have no or low microsatellite instability (MSI), a common condition in most colorectal cancers, according to a new study published online March 8 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

6 Mar 2010

Anthera Pharmaceuticals' 6.0M common stock public offering: Merriman Curhan Ford acts as co-manager

Merriman Curhan Ford Group, Inc. was a co-manager in Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s public offering of 6.0 million shares of common stock.

6 Mar 2010

Study shows clear link between Vitamin D levels and accumulation of fat in muscle tissue

There's an epidemic in progress, and it has nothing to do with the flu. A ground-breaking study published in the March 2010 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found an astonishing 59 per cent of study subjects had too little Vitamin D in their blood. Nearly a quarter of the group had serious deficiencies (less than 20 ng/ml) of this important vitamin.

6 Mar 2010

US Oncology honored with FORTUNE magazine's World's Most Admired Companies distinction

US Oncology, Inc., the leading oncology services company uniting the nation's largest cancer treatment and research network to expand patient access to high-quality, cost-effective cancer care and advance the science of cancer care, has been named to FORTUNE magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2010.

6 Mar 2010

MedShape Solutions to launch MORPHIX Shape Memory Suture Anchor device at AAOS 2010

MedShape Solutions announced today that it is pursuing Phase III SBIR awards and has received preferred vendor status at Veterans Health Administration Hospitals and other Federally funded hospitals for its MORPHIX ™ Shape Memory Suture Anchor.

6 Mar 2010

Research Roundup: Childhood obesity, insurance coverage in cancer trials, hospitals stays and need for nursing homes

Health Affairs this month is devoted to the topic of childhood obesity, with the first study of the group - National, State, And Local Disparities In Childhood Obesity - pointing out that "new data from the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health show that the percentage of children ages 10-17 who are overweight ... remained stable, while the national prevalence of obesity (BMI in the ninety-fifth percentile and higher) grew significantly, from 14.8 percent in 2003 to 16.4 percent in 2007.

6 Mar 2010

The Joint Commission provides 'The Gold Seal of Approval' to NYU Hospitals Center

NYU Langone Medical Center announced today that the NYU Hospitals Center received The Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission, a national nonprofit organization responsible for certifying that some 17,000 U.S. healthcare institutions are following the very best practices in terms of patient care and safety. Accreditation by The Joint Commission, which must be re-earned every three years, signals to patients and staff alike that NYU Langone is meeting the commission’s exacting standards in such key areas as patient rights, quality of treatment, medication safety, and infection control.

6 Mar 2010

Opinions on rebuilding Haiti: Role of U.S., good governance efforts, orphans, poverty

In McClatchy opinion piece, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) discusses her recent trip to Haiti and outlines the U.S. role in the country's rebuilding. "Congress is committed to helping Haiti recover from this tragedy. Congress has not only taken action to express condolences and solidarity with the Haitian people, but also to incentivize charitable giving for Haiti," Pelosi writes.

6 Mar 2010

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation launch 'Collaborative Leadership Program' to improve childcare

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation today announced the launch of the second phase of "Growing Up Healthy: Kids and Communities," a 10-year grantmaking initiative that began in 2006.

6 Mar 2010

KHN Column: The President's health plan won't cut the budget

In his latest Kaiser Health News column, James Capretta writes: "One of the central arguments President Barack Obama has made on behalf of the health care plan he wants Congress to approve in coming weeks is that it would begin to address the problem of rising costs and thus also begin to bring down future federal budget deficits" (Kaiser Health News).

6 Mar 2010

Researchers assess clinical and cost impacts of PPI utilization in hospitalized patients

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most effective agents for treating acid related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The utilization of intravenous (IV) formulations of PPIs has dramatically increased in health care institutions for inappropriate indications, route of administration and length of treatment. This is associated with an increased cost burden, increased risk of IV related infections, and utilization of hospital resources.

6 Mar 2010

Community prevention and wellness initiatives: HHS announces availability of $10M ARRA funds

National organizations will have a key role in building a healthier nation as part of the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a funding opportunity for national public or private non-profit organizations to apply for $10 million in cooperative agreements to help communities decrease smoking and obesity, increase physical activity and improve nutrition.

6 Mar 2010

68th AAD Annual Meeting reveals science behind skin care

Research presented by P&G Beauty & Grooming scientists at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Miami Beach, FL, March 5-9) examines skin care science from multiple perspectives, offering insights into how ingredient formulations, care regimens and gene expressions impact skin condition.

6 Mar 2010

SEBM establish Distinguished Scientist Award to recognize biomedical scientists

The Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine has established the Distinguished Scientist Award to recognize biomedical scientists whose seminal research accomplishments have established them as leaders in biomedicine, and who have made significant contributions to SEBM.

6 Mar 2010

Postoperative complications more likely to occur at low-volume institutions

The frequency of post-operative complications following surgery for liver cancer is associated with a hospital having a low volume of liver surgery. Investigators at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) are presenting that finding at the 63rd Annual Society of Surgical Oncology Symposium taking place this week in St. Louis. CINJ is a Center of Excellence of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

6 Mar 2010

Lancet World Report examines GAVI's funding gap

Lancet World Report examines the challenges ahead for the GAVI Alliance, which after a decade of "steadily increasing financing" is now "facing a funding shortfall for the next decade that could hamper the roll-out of new vaccines." GAVI leaders attribute the funding challenges to the global economic crisis, which has kept government aid budgets from increasing, according to the Lancet.

6 Mar 2010

Health reform fact check: Republicans have used reconciliation, Obama bill will bring down health costs

Several news organization have "fact checks" on the reconciliation procedure and health reform provisions.

6 Mar 2010

American College of Cardiology and HOS establish strategic partnership

A recently established a strategic partnership between the American College of Cardiology and Health Outcomes Sciences (HOS), signals a paradigm shift in the way healthcare is practiced.

6 Mar 2010

Medical News

CMA applauds federal government for promoting efficient and integrated patient care

Governor Rendell recognizes the value of good nutrition and regular exercise in promoting good health

Increased risk of colorectal cancer associated with obesity may be restricted to tumors that have no MSI

Anthera Pharmaceuticals' 6.0M common stock public offering: Merriman Curhan Ford acts as co-manager

Study shows clear link between Vitamin D levels and accumulation of fat in muscle tissue

US Oncology honored with FORTUNE magazine's World's Most Admired Companies distinction

MedShape Solutions to launch MORPHIX Shape Memory Suture Anchor device at AAOS 2010

Research Roundup: Childhood obesity, insurance coverage in cancer trials, hospitals stays and need for nursing homes

The Joint Commission provides 'The Gold Seal of Approval' to NYU Hospitals Center

Opinions on rebuilding Haiti: Role of U.S., good governance efforts, orphans, poverty

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation launch 'Collaborative Leadership Program' to improve childcare

KHN Column: The President's health plan won't cut the budget

Researchers assess clinical and cost impacts of PPI utilization in hospitalized patients

Community prevention and wellness initiatives: HHS announces availability of $10M ARRA funds

68th AAD Annual Meeting reveals science behind skin care

SEBM establish Distinguished Scientist Award to recognize biomedical scientists

Postoperative complications more likely to occur at low-volume institutions

Lancet World Report examines GAVI's funding gap

Health reform fact check: Republicans have used reconciliation, Obama bill will bring down health costs

American College of Cardiology and HOS establish strategic partnership

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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