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App could save lives by speeding treatment for heart attack

An experimental, inexpensive iPhone application transmitted diagnostic heart images faster and more reliably than emailing photo images, according to a research study presented at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care and Outcomes Research...

Future options for the NHS

Notes from Health Matters seminars at Kings College London on March 1st 2013 and University College London on April 26th 2013 Near future: In the run up to the 2015 general election, the NHS is likely to have: A large part of community services (and some hospital services) provided or managed by the private sector. [...]

Pomona, NY Dentist, Dr. Robert Tracey of General & Laser Assisted Dentistry (GLAD) Highlights Sleep Apnea Dentistry Services for Better Sleep Month

May is Better Sleep Month, and for Pomona, NY sleep apnea patients whose apnea cannot be managed by common treatments like Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure (CPAP), sleep apnea dentistry may be an ideal solution. By understanding what causes sleep apnea and utilizing the latest techniques in sleep apnea dentistry, Dr. Tracey has helped many patients achieve better sleep. Pomona, NY (PRWEB) May...

Spectrum Surgical Attends Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates' (SGNA) 40th Annual Conference in Austin, TX

Spectrum Surgical/STERIS Specialty Services presents flexible endoscopes, cleaning brushes, flexible scope repair capabilities and certified pre-owned equipment at this year’s SGNA conference for Gastroenterology nursing professionals and associates. Stow, Ohio (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Spectrum Surgical Instruments will attend the SGNA 40th Annual Conference, on May 17-22 in Austin, TX where thousa...

Fast, Efficient, and Effective Electronic Medical Records for Physical Therapists Revealed by Nitin Chhoda

Most physical therapists spend their time doing administrative tasks instead of patient care. Nitin Chhoda, a licensed therapist and marketing expert recently disclosed ways to enjoy more quality time with patients in their private practice by incorporating physical therapy software to streamline businesses operations. Denville, NJ (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Nitin Chhoda, a licensed physical therapist...

Zane Benefits Publishes New Information on Insurance Agents’ Role in Marketplaces

Park City, Utah (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published a new information on insurance agents’ role in Marketplaces . Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored h...

Authors urge importance of patients' rights in genome sequencing

Informed consent is the backbone of patient care. Genetic testing has long required patient consent and patients have had a "right not to know" the results. However, as 21st century medicine now begins to use the tools of genome sequencing, an enormo...

EHRA EUROPACE 2013 to feature late breaking clinical trials

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the results of cutting edge studies, and to learn about the new Guidelines which are likely to have a tremendous impact on the European health care system.

Study examines self-management support in primary care

The processes to allow people to self-manage their own illness are not being used appropriately by health professionals to the benefit of their patients, new research suggests.

Medical Staffing Network and W3D Announce April 2013 “Nurse of the Month” Winner

Carbondale, IL, May 18, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC (MSN) announced today the Nurse of the Month contest winner for April, 2013. The contest, which MSN has been co-sponsoring with local Carbondale radio station 107.3 W3D, honors exceptional local nurses. The contest is promoted on the air, and nominations were open to the public via the station’s website. Apr...

Patient and Family Advisory Panel Featured at 2013 PFCC Conference in Long Beach June 3, 2013, Renaissance Hotel

Long Beach, CA, May 18, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The 2013 Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Conference, presented by National Health Foundation and PFCC Partners with support from Hospital Association of Southern California comes to the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, Monday, June 3. Featured speakers include Robert M. Wachter, M.D., professor and Associate Chairman of the Department of Medicine...

Dr. Francis Murphy, DC Featured in USA Today

Dallas, TX, May 18, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing public awareness of chiropractic care, has purchased ad space in USA Today highlighting Dr. Francis Murphy as professional golfer Notah Begay’s chiropractor. The Foundation embraces a mission of generating positive press for the chiropractic profession...

Local leaders call on state lawmakers to enact new legislation to preserve health care safety net

Citing the devastating impact that pending Medi-Cal payment cuts would have on the Valley's most vulnerable patients, Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) joined with local hospital leaders today to call on state lawmakers to enact new legislatio...

Health care providers warn that Medi-Cal cuts jeopardize access to quality care

Citing the devastating impact that pending Medi-Cal payment cuts would have on the North State's most vulnerable patients, local hospital leaders in Redding today joined with patient families to call on state lawmakers to enact new legislation that w...

Men Suffer More Severe Psoriasis, Which Explains The Higher Costs Of Care For Men

Men often suffer from more severe cases of psoriasis than women, which may explain why the cost of care for men is higher. This is the conclusion of researchers at Sweden's Umea University in a new study. It is known that psoriasis affects about as m...

Plasmin Delivered Through A Bubble Is More Effective Than TPA In Busting Clots

A new study from the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine has found that, when delivered via ultrasound, the natural enzyme plasmin is more effective at dissolving stroke-causing clots than the standard of care, recombinant tissue plasmi...

New colonoscope provides ground-breaking view of colon

(Digestive Disease Week) A ground-breaking advance in colonoscopy technology signals the future of colorectal care, according to research presented today at Digestive Disease Week®. Additional research focuses on optimizing the minimal withdrawal ti...

Coffee consumption associated with reduced risk of autoimmune liver disease

(Digestive Disease Week) Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® explores new discoveries in liver disease research, with findings about the impact of coffee on autoimmune disease and palliative care for cirrhotic patients.

Does the ‘Liverpool Care Pathway’ facilitate an improvement in quality of care for dying cancer patients?

Epic Founder Faulkner Gives Hospital Executives Exactly What They Want

Judith Faulkner, founder and CEO of Epic, is warming up to the media according to an interview in Forbes by Zina Moukheiber (see: An Interview With The Most Powerful Woman In Health Care). Here's the reason that she offers in the interview: I’m rec...

Integrated care scheme for older people and people with diabetes has not reduced emergency admissions in its first year

An evaluation of the first year of a major integrated care pilot—seen as a test bed for national government policy—has found little change in emergency admissions and in the wider use of health and...

Merck to Present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today that Peter N. Kellogg, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Merck, is scheduled to present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference in New York City on May 20, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Investors, analysts, members of the media and the general public are inv...

Tips - Post Party Skin Must-Dos Presented by Beauty Research

Beauty Research, a beauty blogging website, published an article today regarding post-party skin care. Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Healthy, youthful skin requires a long-term commitment. When a woman skips even one day of her skin care regimen, she increases her likelihood of developing dermatological problems, such as acne blemishes or patches of dryness. Even women who understand the...

Ysios and Axis provide [STAT-Diagnostica & Innovation] with €2mm Series A financing

[STAT-Diagnostica & Innovation SL] (near-patient testing systems that integrate molecular diagnostics and immunoassays to provide rapid results in acute care settings) raised €2mm ($3mm) in its Series A financing. Ysios Capital Partners and Institu...

[STAT-Diagnostica] raises €17mm in Series B round

Kurma Life Sciences Partners has led a €17mm ($22.1mm) Series B financing for Spanish point-of-care testing company [STAT-Diagnostica & Innovation SL]. Other first-time investors Idinvest, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund, and Caixa Capital Risc (...