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Kick the habit

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:47:01 -0500

Zanzibar heroin addicts team up to go clean

Solo life ups gene dementia risk

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:25:24 -0500

People who have a gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, a study suggests.

WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:50:12 -0500

The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable.

President Pushes Health Plan as an Economic Boon

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:22:58 -0500

At a town-hall-style meeting, President Obama pushed his proposal for a health care overhaul as a cost-saver rather than an expenditure.

Today's Selection Of Opinions And Editorials

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Comparative-Effectiveness Research - Implications of the Federal Coordinating Council's Report The New England Journal Of Medicine Comparative patient-centered information is essential to translating new discoveries into better health outcomes, accelerating the application of beneficial innovations,

Wal-Mart Backs Employer Mandate On Insurance

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

"In a major break with most other large companies, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Tuesday told the White House that it supports requiring employers to provide health insurance to workers, a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's effort to provide near-universal coverage to Americans," The Wall Street Journal reports.

Governor Rell: State Of Connecticut To Receive $3.75 Million Grant To Enhance Heath Care Access For At-Risk Mothers

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving $3.75 million federal grant to expand access to health care in Hartford for low-income women nearing childbirth to ensure their newborns get a healthy start. "Our children are our most precious resource and the health of a child is intrinsic to the health of the mother," stated Governor Rell.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center Is Only Hospital In New Jersey To Offer Clinical Trial For The Treatment Of Recurrent Chest Wall Breast Cancer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Some patients who suffer from recurrent cancer at the chest wall now have another option. The Radiation Oncology Department at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is one of a few hospitals nationwide to participate in a study which combines the use of the heat-sensitive chemotherapeutic agent ThermoDox® with microwave hyperthermia, or heat.

'Underinsured' Face Financial And Coverage Problems

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Health care is increasingly expensive, including for the insured, and many insurance plans offer only limited benefits and a false sense of security. The New York Times reports that "an estimated three-quarters of people who are pushed into personal bankruptcy by medical problems actually had insurance when they got sick or were injured.

How Do I Know If I Need Knee Replacement Surgery?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Most knee replacement patients are between the ages of 60 and 80 years old. In some cases, younger patients with traumatic knee injuries may also require a total knee replacement. However the most common diagnosis is osteoarthritis. If you are prevented from carrying out your everyday activities due to pain or discomfort in the knee, then you may have arthritis of some kind.

HCL Welcomes Government Proposals For More Flexible NHS, UK

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

HCL plc, the UK's largest health and social care recruitment agency, said the Government's proposals to reform the NHS by devolving power to frontline professionals and patients will mean a greater need for flexible staffing and more collaboration between the public and private sectors.

New UK Drive To End Malaria Deaths

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

An additional 30 million bed nets, the development of life-saving new treatments and new funding to increase access to anti-malarial drugs are announced today in a package of measures by International Development Secretary, Douglas Alexander, as the UK continues its fight to rid the world of malaria.

Minimise Risks Of Phone Consultations, Warns Summons, Scotland

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

GP phone consultations carry definite risks, warns an article in the current edition of Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) magazine Summons today (Thursday, 2 July). Latest data suggests that between a tenth and a fifth of all daytime contacts between patients and GP surgeries are by phone, says the article, by GP and GP trainer Dr Malcolm Thomas.

Illinois Department Of Public Health Director Offers Tips For A Safe And Healthy Holiday Weekend

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold wants to remind you of some steps you can take to ensure a safe and healthy Fourth of July. Food Safety Picnics and cookouts top the list of summer activities. But remember, special precautions need to be taken when preparing and serving food during warm weather to avoid foodborne illnesses like salmonellosis.

Connecticut Health Department Urges Food Safety When Grilling Outdoors

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Summer is the season for sizzling - steaks, chicken, ribs, veggie kabobs and much more. The Connecticut Department of Public Health reminds everyone that food safety is essential when grilling outdoors and offers tips to ensure that family barbecues and backyard picnics remain fun, healthy outings.

Provectus Pharmaceuticals Completes Patient Accrual In Initial Phase 2 Study Of PH-10 For Atopic Dermatitis

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has completed patient accrual for its Phase 2 study of PH-10 for atopic dermatitis. PH-10 is the Company's topical drug for the treatment of dermatologic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition that includes some forms of eczema.

Occupational Therapist Suspended For Lack Of Competence

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Occupational therapist, Ms Hannah McIlhinney has been suspended from the HPC Register for lack of competence whilst working for the Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS trust.

State Senior And Disabilities Services Responds To Federal Review