ASH offers complimentary blood pressure screenings to New York Hilton employees and throughout New York City.
Chronic cough is a persistent cough that lasts for more than eight weeks and affects 10 to 20 percent of adults. Symptoms include hoarseness, urinary incontinence, social isolation and possibly depression. Dr. Mandel Sher and The Center for Cough (CFC) are working to diagnose and treat this mysterious condition.
Nine bands sponsored by Austin-area companies — groups of employees playing every genre from rock ’n’ roll to country to psych rock — will vie for celebrity judges’ votes, the audience’s favor and grand prizes on Tuesday, April 20, when Antone’s hosts the Showdown of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ 3rd Annual Corporate Battle of the Bands.
‘Smart’ prescription pill bottle caps equipped with Telit’s GE864-QUAD help users take medications on time, auto refill prescriptions and enlist caregivers for social support.
DRJ Group commits to donate a portion of Stopain proceeds to fight the nation’s most common cause of disability.
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine has received $7,942,500 million in federal stimulus funds from the Ohio Health Information Partnership (OHIP), the state designated entity for health information exchange development. The funding will position CWRU School of Medicine as a regional extension center (REC) which allows it to help 1,765 health care providers in Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties advance the use of health information technology (HIT) in their practices.
Kids with autism typically have issues with balance and sound, but they love to careen a tiny toy tractor through the topsy-turvy 3-D toyland of an EASe video game from Vision Audio, Inc., collecting treasures while listening to specially designed music. The video game is more than fun – it helps children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) learn to cope with noise, regulate their balance and improve sensory processing.
Alliance Health Networks migrates Diabetic Connect to its new social networking platform bringing new features and enhanced functionality to the largest online social network for people touched by diabetes.
Loyola University Health System is hosting a panel of experts to discuss the implications of new healthcare reform.
“Health” joins “Green.” From inspired cause to pervasive business imperative, leadership in health and health- issues has emerged as a smart new business strategy that can drive purchasing, loyalty decisions and trust, according to a new 11-country survey of 15,000+ people being released next week at the 7th Annual World Heath Care Congress in Washington, D.C.
A class to be offered next fall at the University of Iowa College of Law will spend an entire semester examining the recently passed health care reform law.
The Tailwind, a new rehabilitation device that helps stroke survivors improve arm movement, even many years after their stroke, is now available on the eve of May as National Stroke Awareness Month. The exercise device empowers stroke survivors to become more independent and enables them to achieve the tasks of daily life.
URS Corporation, an engineering and construction firm, has received the ACOEM Corporate Health Achievement Award’s Exemplary Practice Citations for its employee illness and injury management program which focuses on enhanced communications.
The National Association For Continence (NAFC) is holding a free educational webinar.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital will launch a campaign on Monday, April 12 to encourage healthier eating among patients, visitors and staff — Meatless Monday.
A new study led by a Stony Brook University researcher tests the effectiveness of providing follow-up support to patients for managing pain by way of an automated system that patients use via their home telephone.
The Babson College MBA Healthcare & Life Sciences Club will hold its 7th annual industry forum on April 15, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., at Babson College. This year’s conference seeks to identify opportunities by examining various areas of growth, including healthcare IT, venture capital funding and the use of new social media technologies in marketing healthcare products.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center has become the first in the United States to commercially use a new cardiac nuclear imaging system by GE Healthcare, a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT)-based high-speed, high-resolution camera that drastically reduces imaging time for patients while also reducing radiation exposure compared to previously used technologies.
Silver screen star Teri Garr is the host of the American Academy of Neurology Foundation’s newest patient education video and guidebook, Living Well: A Guide to Managing Multiple Sclerosis for Patients and Families. The video and guidebook are aimed at answering important questions for newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and their caregivers and can be viewed for free at www.aan.com/patients. A DVD and printed booklet can be ordered from www.aan.com/patients as well.
University of Utah Hospital is the second center in the country to implant a patient with a Utah-made Ventricular Assist Device (VAD).
The 7th World Health Care Congress, a gathering of more than 1,800 senior health executives from across the health care industry, will feature press briefings at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 13.
Baptist Health South Florida receives American College of Occupational Medicine's Corporate Health Achievement Award. Health provider cited for outstanding health, safety, and environmental management practices.
Patients suffering from recently diagnosed malignant brain tumors called glioblastoma multiforme or a rare variant called gliosarcoma may be eligible to participate in a Phase II clinical trial at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center that combines two innovative drugs.
House Ear Institute (HEI) has partnered with 97.1 AMP Radio station for AMP’s College Invasion taking place on college campuses throughout Southern California during the month of April.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has been awarded $15.3 million for a Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center to help providers implement and use medical health records.
The city of Beijing has been chosen to host the prestigious healthcare IT conference and exposition. Healthcare IT experts from around the world will converge in Beijing from May 26 to May 28, 2010, for the HIMSS AsiaPac10 exposition organized by HIMSS, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, a not-for-profit and non-governmental, international healthcare membership organization.
Loyola to offer free examinations as part of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week.
The Columbus Fetal Medicine Collaborative has been formed by Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth, The Ohio State University Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital joining together to provide optimal outcomes for high-risk expectant mothers and their babies with suspected fetal abnormalities. This collaboration among all the Columbus hospital systems is one of only a few in the U.S. and brings together a unique blend of medical experience and expertise.
Rush University Medical Center is leading a nationwide Phase III clinical trial to determine whether a promising vaccine for advanced melanoma can effectively treat the deadly skin cancer.
AHRQ has announced the start of "Healthcare 411 en Español," a new audio news series to provide Spanish speakers with consumer information about their health and health care. Spanish version of this article included.
A study suggests mangosteen juice may also play a role in reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
A newly developed time-released muco-adhesive patch for treating oral health conditions, including the widespread condition of dry mouth (xerostomia), has been shown to be more effective than a leading oral rinse, according to a newly-published study. As increasing segments of the population consume more medications (one of the leading causes of dry mouth), the results of this study could potentially help provide relief for millions of Americans.
Rush University Medical Center is taking the lead in adopting environmentally friendly and sustainable design, construction and operation practices that not only promote the health of the environment, but also the health of patients and staff.
A special lighting of Toronto’s CN Tower will recognize “Stop Brain Disorders Week” on Sunday, April 11, 2010. A mayoral proclamation has been issued declaring the week of April 11th as “Stop Brain Disorders Week” in the city of Toronto, where the world’s largest gathering of neurologists is taking place with the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) Annual Meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Indiana U. has created a scholarship to honor Ryan White's legacy and will award it to IU Bloomington students pursuing a Master of Public Health, with preference to students studying AIDS/STD prevention or sexual health.
A new study is underway at Loyola University Health System (LUHS) to compare botulinum toxin A or Botox® versus common oral medications for urge incontinence in women. Urge incontinence is urinary incontinence with a strong or sudden need to urinate. Millions of women suffer in silence each day from this condition.
NeurogesX, Inc. (Nasdaq: NGSX) announced today that Qutenza® (capsaicin) 8% patch, the first and only product containing prescription-strength capsaicin, is now available.
From the time presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt first discussed health care reform in 1912, the topic has been a precedent-setting issue in the U.S. The 2010 passage of health care legislation is no different, but has many Americans in a quandary about how it will affect them. This is especially true of senior citizens.
The 7th Annual World Health Care Congress convenes CEOs and senior-level health care leaders from all industry sectors. This year's conference will mark the first gathering of health care CEOs in Washington D.D. in the post health reform era.
Healthpoint, Ltd., a Fort Worth-based company committed to advancing the science and innovation of wound care, was recently named to Training Magazine’s Top 125 List for 2010. This is the first year that Healthpoint applied to be named to the Training Top 125, finishing 104 among all companies.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, both of Yeshiva University, have announced a collaborative new Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree program.
Canisius College and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) announce the launch of “Check Yo Nutz,” the first comprehensive testicular cancer awareness campaign on a Western New York college campus. The campaign promotes testicular self-examination for men ages 15 - 40, through clear, informative, accurate, relatable and humorous messages.
Columbia University Medical Center’s Department of Ophthalmology announces the opening of its new comprehensive eye care center in midtown Manhattan, the Gloria and Louis Flanzer Vision Care Center. Occupying the entire second floor of 880 Third Avenue at East 53rd Street, the new site will offer patients expert care in a beautiful and spacious setting, equipped with the latest in diagnostic and treatment technologies.
Executive director of The National Association For Continence (NAFC), spoke to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in support of a Premarket Approval Application (PMAA) of Uromedica, Inc.’s Adjustable Continence Therapy (ACT®) device.
BioCenter at Southwestern Medical District offers a springboard to drive biomedical innovation in North Texas to business operations, from earliest stage startups exploring bold new ideas to established companies needing an entire custom-designed floor to bring products to fruition.
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation announced today that Electrophysiologists Steven Hao, M.D. and Richard Hongo, M.D. have joined Andrea Natale, M.D. to provide comprehensive cardiac electrophysiology services.
The Foundation for Art & Healing releases the proceedings from its groundbreaking Arts and the Heart Roundtable (AHR), regarding the connection between creative engagement and cardiac health.
ChromaDex Corp. has signed an agreement for the commercial development of pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries, grapes and other small fruits, as well as the bark of some trees. In laboratory tests, it shows promise for improving cardiovascular health, glucose levels and cognitive function.
How medical and social stigma prevents people from getting the help they need.
The Renal Physicians Association has recognized the staff of the University of Virginia's Amherst Dialysis clinic with its second annual End Stage Renal Disease Patient Safety Improvement Award.
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