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Cognitive abilites other than memory may decline prior to clinical diagnosis in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Cognitive abilities other than memory, including visuospatial skills needed to perceive relationships between objects, may decline years prior to a clinical diagnosis in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

13 Oct 2009

Study demonstrates coexistence of visuospatial and phonological disorders in dyslexics

Chinese-speaking children with dyslexia have a disorder that is distinctly different, and perhaps more complicated and severe, than that of English speakers. Those differences can be seen in the brain and in the performance of Chinese children on visual and oral language tasks, reveals a report published online on October 12th in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication.

13 Oct 2009

University of Florida to build a new research facility in Orlando

The University of Florida (UF) has reached a milestone in its efforts to build a research facility in Orlando at the emerging Lake Nona Medical City. A ceremony marking the official signing of the agreements was held immediately preceding the formal dedication of Burnham Institute for Medical Research’s (Burnham) Lake Nona campus.

13 Oct 2009

Health care reform should include transparency requirements for PBMs: Consumer groups

More than 30 groups representing consumer, labor and Medicare beneficiaries have joined a growing coalition urging Congress to support transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the health care reform proposals being considered by Congress.

13 Oct 2009

Sandata Technologies and Allscripts sign agreement to implement Santrax

Sandata Technologies, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of information technology solutions to the home healthcare and social services communities, today announced an agreement with Allscripts the leader in software, services, information, and connectivity solutions for physicians, hospitals and post-acute providers, making Santrax the preferred electronic time and attendance provider for current and future home care agency clients of Allscripts.

13 Oct 2009

Democrats and reform advocates lash back at insurers

Reactions and Democratic push back are beginning to be evident after the release Monday of an insurance industry-sponsored report (.pdf) that warns premiums could wind up costing $4,000 more by the end of decade if a proposed health overhaul is implemented, the Associated Press reports. The report isn't "worth the paper it's written on," AARP Executive Vice President John Rother said. The retiree's association has supported health reform (Alonso-Zaldivar and Werner, 10/12).

12 Oct 2009

NiTi Surgical Solutions to showcase its investigational bowel anastomosis device at the 95th ACS Congress

NiTi™ Surgical Solutions, an innovative surgical device company, today announced that it will showcase its new, investigational bowel anastomosis device this week at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) 95th Annual Clinical Congress in Chicago, Illinois. The device, which will be marketed as BowelRing™, represents the company’s next advancement in its innovative BioDynamix™ Anastomosis Technology platform.

12 Oct 2009

This Halloween GOT MILK? asks children to make healthier choices

This Halloween, with the help of GOT MILK?, children across California will pledge to not be tricked into bingeing on candy and sweets on All Hallow's Eve.

12 Oct 2009

MZI HealthCare showcases EZ-CAP v6.0 health administration software at the 19th UCON 2009

MZI HealthCare, LLC, a leading provider of health benefit administration software, today showcased EZ-CAP v6.0 at its 19th Annual User Conference (UCON) 2009, held October 11-14 in Newport Beach, California. The annual conference has been extended to two-and-a-half days of industry specific educational sessions—including demos and actual user experiences with v6.0—and one-on-one training with EZ-CAP experts.

12 Oct 2009

Educational video on seasonal and H1N1 vaccines development

Will a four-minute educational video about a team of Air Force researchers investigating the H1N1 influenza virus go "viral" with middle- and high-school students?

12 Oct 2009

ETS Tan launches new line of commercial tanning beds

Nine new alluring, body-contouring and eco-friendly tanning beds make up a new line of commercial tanning beds that begin shipping soon from tanning equipment leader ETS Tan.

12 Oct 2009

American Airlines Admirals Club's initiative to support breast cancer awareness

American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges are thinking pink throughout October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, by hosting rosy celebrations at the 44 club locations worldwide with specialty menu items in support of breast cancer awareness.

12 Oct 2009

A new site and blog for dieters to share information launched by DietReality.com

In response to an increasing need to provide up-to-date information on safe and effective weight loss products, DietReality.com has launched a new site and blog designed to empower dieters to share information.

12 Oct 2009

Ethicon Endo-Surgery launches energy delivery devices at the 95th ACS Annual Clinical Congress

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., today unveiled its broad portfolio of energy delivery devices at the 95th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

12 Oct 2009

Enroll NY website helps New York State's largest public and private health plans with valuable leads

Six of New York State’s largest public and private health plans are receiving valuable leads for their Medicaid managed care, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus programs, thanks to a new Web site that allows New Yorkers to quickly screen for public health insurance program eligibility.

12 Oct 2009

WellPoint honored for its "Journey Forward" initiative

WellPoint, Inc. was recognized today as a 2009 BlueWorks® award winner. BlueWorks is a unique partnership between the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and the Harvard Medical School Department of Health Care Policy that honors health care innovation that improves the quality and value of health care for consumers.

12 Oct 2009

NDS Surgical Imaging to demonstrate ConnectOR G2 medical-grade appliance for operating theaters

NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) announced the preview of the next generation informatics appliance for the minimally invasive surgical suite – ConnectORTMG2.

12 Oct 2009

Fully insured members of AvMed Health to receive coverage for H1N1 flu administration fees

AvMed Health Plans announced that it will cover H1N1 flu administration fees for all of its fully insured members. Co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles will not apply for administration of the H1N1 vaccine even if they have a benefit plan that does not include immunizations.

12 Oct 2009

FDA clears RSB Spine's Interplate C-Ti as an anterior cervical plate

RSB Spine, LLC, today announced that the InterPlate® C-Ti has been cleared for a new indication. When reclassification of interbody fusion devices occurred in 2007, the C-Ti was the first system cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. With this most recent announcement, the C-Ti has now become the first interbody fusion device to be cleared as an anterior cervical plate as well.

12 Oct 2009

Medical interpreters to bring equitable healthcare to LEP patients closer

Patients in the United States with limited English proficiency (LEP) continue to face language barriers that threaten their health and undermine their well-being. But today they are one step closer to quality, equitable healthcare with the launch of the first National Certification for Medical Interpreters.

12 Oct 2009

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Cognitive abilites other than memory may decline prior to clinical diagnosis in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Study demonstrates coexistence of visuospatial and phonological disorders in dyslexics

University of Florida to build a new research facility in Orlando

Health care reform should include transparency requirements for PBMs: Consumer groups

Sandata Technologies and Allscripts sign agreement to implement Santrax

Democrats and reform advocates lash back at insurers

NiTi Surgical Solutions to showcase its investigational bowel anastomosis device at the 95th ACS Congress

This Halloween GOT MILK? asks children to make healthier choices

MZI HealthCare showcases EZ-CAP v6.0 health administration software at the 19th UCON 2009

Educational video on seasonal and H1N1 vaccines development

ETS Tan launches new line of commercial tanning beds

American Airlines Admirals Club's initiative to support breast cancer awareness

A new site and blog for dieters to share information launched by DietReality.com

Ethicon Endo-Surgery launches energy delivery devices at the 95th ACS Annual Clinical Congress

Enroll NY website helps New York State's largest public and private health plans with valuable leads

WellPoint honored for its "Journey Forward" initiative

NDS Surgical Imaging to demonstrate ConnectOR G2 medical-grade appliance for operating theaters

Fully insured members of AvMed Health to receive coverage for H1N1 flu administration fees

FDA clears RSB Spine's Interplate C-Ti as an anterior cervical plate

Medical interpreters to bring equitable healthcare to LEP patients closer

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