Dealing in Medical News

Millin Associates has the Perfect Solution for Hospitals & Health Centers Dealing With an Influx of Uninsured Patients

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The uninsured issue has become a crisis: the State of New York estimates that 2.3 million residents are currently without health insurance, a number that is continuing to rise. An increasing number of patients find themselves going to large hospitals and clin...

'Pandemic Preparedness Manual' Offers Guide to Dealing with Possible Swine Flu Pandemic

The IFMA Foundation is offering the "Pandemic Preparedness Manual," a complimentary resource that can assist in planning for, controlling and responding to the threat of influenza. Houston, TX (PRWEB) April 27, 2009 -- With more than 100 deaths and hundreds of...

Help for Owners Dealing With the Terrible Loss of a Beloved Pet; Morris Animal Foundation Offers Card Celebrating Pet's Life

Proceeds from Card Sales Fund Research to Improve Animal Health DENVER, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As pet lovers/pet parents know, the death of a beloved pet is a terrible, heart-wrenching experience. When a beloved pet leaves this life, its owners/pet parents suffer emotionally. Family and f...

ULURU Inc. ('ULURU') Dealing Disclosure Requirements

ADDISON, Texas, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ULURU Inc. (NYSE Amex: ULU ) the following is an announcement that ULURU has been requested to publish by the Takeover Panel in the United Kingdom. They have requested this announcement because, whether there has been an offer or not, the Form...

American Lung Association of Upper Midwest Offers Tips on Dealing With Floodwaters

CHICAGO, March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest shares the concerns many are feeling about the rising water levels and flooding in several states that we serve. Because flood water damage from this emergency can pose special problems for the thousand...

Surfing Your Stress to Success Program Offers a New Way of Dealing with Stress

HALLOWELL, Maine, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kevin Polk, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in stress management is offering a new web program and DVD for stress management. The program is based on Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). It emphasizes decreasing strugglin...

Songbird Hearing Provides Revolutionary Alternative for Those Dealing With Hearing Loss

Launch of the Disposable flexfit (TM) Breaks down Longstanding Barriers to Hearing Better NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Songbird Hearing, Inc. today introduces a unique option for people dealing with mild to moderate hearing loss. It is estimated that...

CMHA Calls For Better Trained Police For Dealing With The Mentally Ill

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has called for better training for policemen while dealing with suspects who suffer from mental illnesses. // The Alberta Police had used a Taser on a man, which resulted in his death. The CMHA is of the opinion that this could have been avoided if spec...

New technology to decipher neural connections dealing with heredity and environment

A study by the computational neuroscientist of Vanderbilt University have developed a new computer model// that will provide an insight into neural circuits that play a role in development. The computer model traces the neural circuits that make us apply previously learned rules on new situations a...

New guidelines for dealing with post traumatic stress disorder

National Institute for Clinical Excellence, UK, has provided new guidelines //for dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The new guidelines suggest that psychological therapy be given to victims of PTSD. Surviving a disaster, natural or man made is always tough. NICE had emphasize...

Duane Reade Holdings, Inc. Announces Closing of Offering of $300 Million of 11.75% Senior Secured Notes Due 2015

...verning minimum wage requirements, the impact of aggressive enforcement by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies of federal and state laws dealing with past and future matters related to submission of false claims, fraud and abuse, pharmacist licensing and excluded provider lists, changes in our ...

NATB Announces Partnership With Ronald McDonald House Charities(R)

...legitimate ticket brokers by promoting consumer protection and educating the public about our industry. This is done by assuring the public that when dealing with an NATB member, they are working with an honest, reliable broker that will deliver what is promised. In addition, the NATB has created a platfor...

APA Releases Report on Sexuality Debate

...edging that an individual's faith is an important variable when it comes to dealing with conflicts between religious beliefs and same-sex attraction. Exodus In...Founded in 1976, Exodus International is the largest Christian organization dealing with homosexual issues in the world today. With over 230 affiliates in its ...

1957-58 Flu Pandemic Can Provide Clues to Planning for h1n1

...pies of surveillance reports that were published in 1957-58. "There is need for an understanding in national policy circles of the options for dealing with a pandemic, and time is short if states and local communities are going to be prepared," said Henderson. During the 1957 pandemic, 25% of...

Bipartisan Panel of Industry, NGO and Academic Experts Proposes New Rules for Science in Federal Regulation

...ailed recommendations about the formation and use of scientific advisory committees, including setting requirements for disclosure and determining and dealing with conflicts of interest and bias. The study also focuses on the evaluation of research studies by agencies and scientific advisory committee...

New Book Helps Those with Bipolar Disorder Manage Diets - and Lives

... mental and physical health. (PRWEB) August 5, 2009 -- Author Sarah Freeman has overcome many challenges when it comes to dealing with her bipolar disorder. Now, she hopes to share some of the insight she has gained through a recently published book entitled, " The Bipolar D...

Ten Professional Societies Join Forces to Develop Obesity Medicine Certification Examination

... Unprecedented Collaboration Seeks to Prepare Physicians dealing With Epidemic SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the first time, ten professional societies have united to jointly deve...

Researchers effectively treat tumors with use of nanotubes

...iversity School of Medicine, the Wake Forest University Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials, Rice University and Virginia Tech. "When dealing with cancer, survival is the endpoint that you are searching for," said Suzy Torti, Ph.D., lead investigator for the study and professor of biochemist...

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Heart Risk Factors in Kids

...nslate into health problems in the adult years, Melamed said. "But if you have hypertension [high blood pressure] at age 20, you have 60 more years of dealing with the consequences," she noted. The study led by Reis was a detailed cross-sectional analysis of data on 3,577 adolescents. It found an average ...

HIV integrase inhibitor effective for patients beginning antiretroviral treatment

...cine (infectious diseases) at Emory University School of Medicine. Lennox is chief of Emory's HIV/AIDS clinical trials unit and vice-chair of medicine dealing with Grady Memorial Hospital. "These results provide an additional potent, well tolerated treatment option for newly diagnosed patients with HIV in...

Duane Reade Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of Offering of 11.75% Senior Secured Notes Due 2015

...verning minimum wage requirements, the impact of aggressive enforcement by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies of federal and state laws dealing with past and future matters related to submission of false claims, fraud and abuse, pharmacist licensing and excluded provider lists, changes in our ...

Dignitaries Come Together to Honor Participants in the Team Sarcoma Initiative

...ives on July 24 in Washington, DC, to honor people dealing with sarcoma, a rare and dangerous cancer. The re...ives on July 24 in Washington, DC, to honor people dealing with sarcoma, a rare and dangerous cancer. The re...guages about the joys and challenges of life while dealing with the rare disease. Mexican Ambassador Artu...

Cancer Survivors Face Tough Road Long After Treatment Ends

...for you," Zabora said. "That process depends on how many resources you have to manage that stressor. The younger you are, the less experience you have dealing with stressors. The lower your education, the more difficult it is to understand the complex nature of the disease. If you're unmarried, you may have ...

Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers to Address the National Press Club on August 24

...eon on August 24. Jonas will discuss his personal experiences living with and managing his juvenile diabetes and his efforts to inspire other youth dealing with diabetes to manage their disease. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080917/NPCLOGO ) Since being diagnosed with typ...

Smith & Nephew Announces Launch of ACTICOAT Flex Wound Care Products in the USA

...portfolio. ACTICOAT Flex products have been designed to support physicians dealing with wounds and injuries at high risk of infection. Utilizing the unique S...lt of listening to health care providers and understanding their needs when dealing with wounds in hard to dress areas, especially when risk of infection is hi...

Teens May Not Benefit from Pap Tests

...tive than what the researchers called watchful waiting. A major lesson of the study is that "there is not much to be gained in being aggressive" in dealing with minor abnormalities found in a Pap test of a younger woman, said Eduardo Franco, a professor of epidemiology and oncology at McGill University in...

President Takes Illinois Woman's Tough Health Care Questions at AARP Town Hall

...do want to be able to do is to provide information to that senior and to her doctor about this is the thing that is going to be most helpful to you in dealing with your condition." The President went on to address concerns over taking money out of Medicare, "The only things that we're talking about h...

UB start-up provides innovative digital sperm analysis to infertile couples worldwide

...ics at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and a nationally recognized specialist in andrology, the medical specialty dealing with male reproduction. Burkman provided sophisticated sperm evaluation services at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo for 14 years, using her ...

Six DaVita Clinics in Colorado Receive Silver Award for Clinical Excellence

...ards for the Silver Awards are set by the Medical Review Board of Network 15 and require that clinics achieve at least four out of five clinical goals dealing with patient treatment and health outcomes: a URR of greater than or equal to 65 percent for at least 95 percent of all patients; a Hg...

The Community Oncology Alliance Responds to President Obama's Press Conference Comments Regarding Cancer Patients

...09 (H.R. 2872). This bill would create a national cancer care demonstration project, open to all oncology clinics, which would refine quality metrics dealing with recognized, evidence-based treatment guidelines and patient-centric, coordinated care. The demonstration project would include the active involv...

FDA Approves Expanded Use of Lilly's FORTEO(R) [teriparatide (rDNA origin) injection] to Treat Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

...ry osteoporosis, leading to bone loss and an increased risk for fracture.(1) "Patients who take long-term glucocorticoid therapy are already dealing with a serious health condition, and, on top of that, they may be at a significantly higher risk for fracture," said Vladimir Kopernicky, medical dire...

Look Good...Feel Better Launches Salon Awareness Campaign During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

...includes free workshops for women and teens coping with cancer treatment, and provides information on skin care and make-up application, and advice on dealing with hair loss and nail care. NCA members can request free Look Good. . .Feel Better educational materials, including posters and point-of-purcha...

Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Today on Health Care Reform and Medical Costs

...cer. I wasn't making a lot of money, but I knew that maintaining my health insurance was really important. I was afraid I'd get hurt snowboarding, not dealing with a life-threatening illness. I found a private insurance plan, that seemed affordable -- only $140 a month -- but I had no idea what it would real...

World's 1st Swine Flu Vaccine Trials Start in Australia

...old BBC News that there "is no guarantee any of these vaccines will work. Swine flu is a very peculiar beast, it's a very different virus that we're dealing with. But we are hopeful." Both companies said it would be at least six weeks before results of the initial trials are known. "We have a specifi...

Life Sciences & Health Care Companies Unprepared for Information Security Risks: Deloitte Survey

...he lifeblood of any health care or life sciences organization is information, be it patient, intellectual property or financial. But organizations are dealing with a lot right now. They have the challenge of how to protect their information while facing increasingly sophisticated security threats and increas...

Red Cross Leader Describes First-Year Triumphs, Challenges

... million in in-kind donations, surpassing the original $100 million goal. Finally, McGovern stressed the importance of looking ahead while dealing with the daily challenges, recognizing that planning for the future is key. "Cost-consciousness is a critical element for success for non-profits, bu...

Tenet Nurses, Healthcare Workers Take Action to Protest Sick Leave Cuts

...one of the largest for-profit hospital chains in the United States. It made a profit in the last quarter. We're standing with Tenet co-workers who are dealing with these cuts to ensure that they can protect their health with good sick leave benefits," said Teri Baro, an OR Materials Coordinator at Sierra Vis...

Five Eating Patterns That Worsen Stress

...uch and what you eat. 3. Losing your appetite, only to have it come back later with a vengeance. Although you may not feel hungry when dealing with a big stressor like the breakup of a relationship, don't stop eating, as this can increase your bingeing later on. Instead, eat small meals or sn...

Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) Implements PNA FISH(R) Tests to Help Provide Better Care for Patients with Bloodstream Infections

...ious Diseases Pharmacist, are championing the clinical implementation of using rapid microbiology results to guide therapy. "When the test tells us we dealing with a skin contaminant that is not causing infection, physicians are taking patients off unnecessary antibiotic. In addition, the faster identificati...

MTV's Season Finale of '16 & Pregnant' Hit Series Highs Among Both P12-34 (1.9) and Total Viewers (2.1 Million) Thursday, Ranking as the Number One Primetime Cable Program

...how the young mothers and fathers dealt with new parenthood. The series tackles a variety of issues including marriage, adoption, attending school and dealing with gossip. Cameras continued to follow the teens for a significant amount of time after they gave birth to document how they coped with taking care ...