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Detroit Physician Among 10 Finalists for J.H. Kanter Prize

EAST LANSING, Mich., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit physician Herbert C. Smitherman, Jr., M.D., has been announced as one of the 10 finalists in the inaugural J.H. Kanter Prize for physicians who have dedicated their medical careers to enhancing health care delivery. Th...

Sports Icons Troy Aikman, Clyde Drexler, Mike Piazza, Ivan Lendl and Dara Torres are Among the Elite Named 2009 'Great Sports Legends'

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports icons and philanthropy champions will be spotlighted when they gather at the 24 (th) Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner on Tuesday, October 6 , at New York's Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in the famed Grand Ballroom. Bob Costas will host the pro...

New Initiative to Improve Mental Health Among Chicago Latinos

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Receives Grant from The Chicago Community Trust to Build Latino Mental Health Providers Network CHICAGO, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Latinos, who comprise 25 percent of Chicago's population, are a high-risk gr...

Study finds acceptable levels of anxiety among men living with early, untreated prostate cancer

Men with early stages of prostate cancer who delay radical treatment in favor of an approach of "expectant management" do not have high levels of anxiety and distress. That is the conclusion of a new study published in the September 1, 2009 issue of Cancer , a peer-reviewed journal of the America...

CAeHC Demonstrates NHIN-enabled Gateways Among Five California Health Information Exchanges

California eHealth Collaborative (CAeHC), announced a successful demonstration of five community-based health information exchange (HIE) projects in California using Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN)-enabled gateways to securely exchange clinical health information to improve patient c...

Clarian Health/Indiana University School of Medicine Specialty Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation

Clarian/IUSM programs are the only Indiana programs included in prestigious national rankings Indianapolis, IN (Vocus) July 21, 2009 -- Nine clinical programs at Clarian Health / Indiana University School of Medicine are ranked among the top 50 national programs in U....

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

NEW YORK, July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Reflecting on teen pregnancy, one of the most controversial and thought provoking topics today, MTV's "16 & Pregnant" season finale hit series highs among both P12-34 (1.9) and total viewers (2.1 million) on Thursday, July 16, ranking as the num...

Studies shed light on preserving fertility among cancer patients

PITTSBURGH, July 20 Cancer treatment has come a long way, leading to a multitude of therapy options and improved survival rates. These successes, however, have created a challenge for young cancer patients since chemotherapy and radiation treatments that often save lives threaten fertility. Techn...

Pregnancy, STDs on the Rise Again Among U.S. Teens

Trend threatens to reverse years of positive change, CDC researchers say THURSDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) -- Birth rates among U.S. teens increased in 2006 and 2007, following large declines from 1991 to 2005, according to a new U.S. government study. It found that previously impr...

Northwestern Memorial Among America's Best Hospitals in 11 Clinical Specialties According to U.S. News' 2009 Rankings

The hospital is the highest-rated Illinois hospital in six clinical areas CHICAGO, July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Northwestern Memorial Hospital is rated in 11 clinical specialties -- six of which make it the highest ranked in Illinois -- as part of U.S. News ...

Understanding the process of homosexual identity formation among Asian and Pacific Islander youth

Young American-raised Asian and Pacific Islanders (API), who are in the sexual minority, face psychological and social stresses in dealing with their families' values and ancestral cultures that significantly impact the development of their ethnic and sexual identities. API teens and young ad...

Resurrection Medical Center Among Top 5% of Hospitals Nationwide for Women's Health

CHICAGO, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Resurrection Medical Center was presented with the 2009/2010 Women's Health Excellence Award(TM) from HealthGrades, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings organization, based on a newly released study of patient outcomes. Hospit...

Study finds survival rates from gastrointestinal tumors improving among African-Americans

CHICAGO (July 14, 2009) New research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals that African Americans with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a rare cancer that begins in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, now have survival rates equivalent...

Risky sexual behavior among male clients of Tijuana sex workers heightens risk of HIV transmission

A study by a bi-national team of global health researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, examining HIV infection among male clients of female sex workers in Tijuana, has found that over half of male clients had recently had unprotected sex. They also reported a hi...

40 Northwest Hospital Physicians Named Among Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Magazine

SEATTLE, July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Northwest Hospital & Medical Center today announced that 40 doctors affiliated with the hospital have been recognized among "Seattle's top doctors" in the July 2009 issue of Seattle Magazine. The magazine's annual Top Doctors list is based on a ...

Brown & Toland Ranked 'Elite' Among Physician Groups

SAN FRANCISCO, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, Brown & Toland Physicians ranked as one of the top medical groups in California as measured by a California Association of Physician Groups (CAPG) survey. CAPG is the nation's largest professional organization of physician gr...

Researchers identify potential patient safety risks among methadone maintenance treatment patients

(Boston) Boston Medical Center (BMC) researchers have identified potential safety risks among methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) patients due to the quantity and accuracy of medical record documentation. Improved communication and coordination among substance use treatment and medical provider...

RES-Q Labor Resource Management Scores the Highest Among Staff/Nurse Scheduling System Solutions Analyzed in the 2009 KLAS Mid-term Performance Review

Based on Direct Product Evaluations and In-depth, Confidential Interviews Conducted by KLAS with Healthcare Executives and Managers, RES-Q's Solution for Enterprise Staffing and Scheduling Earned the Highest Score in its Market Segment. Calabasas, CA (PRWEB) July 8, 200...

A comprehensive review of addiction to prescription painkillers among patients and physicians

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Chemical dependency and recovery in patients and physicians are closely examined in a series of articles and editorials in the July 2009 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings . The subject is especially timely. As the immense challenges, including potential tragedies, of prescripti...

The Psychology of Frailty: An Identity Crisis Among the Elderly - Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation's Dr. Howard Fillit to Co-Chair Symposium

PARIS and NEW YORK, JULY 6 /PRNewswire/ -- "People are actually more afraid of frailty than they are of dying," says Dr. Howard Fillit , Executive Director of Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation , but "most elderly people, unless they die suddenly, will go through a 4-6 year period of increa...

Recoveries Secured by Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Firm Feldman Shepherd Rank among Top 50 in Pennsylvania and Top 100 in U.S.

Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig in 2008 secured four regionally and nationally ranked recoveries on behalf of construction and motor vehicle accident victims and their families. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) July 2, 2009 - The Philadelphia pe...

Mental Health Parity Act Spurs Early Action Among Employers

Some have begun full-parity plans ahead of deadline; new case studies available CHICAGO, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- ComPsych reports the majority of its customers are revamping their benefits plans to comply with the Mental Health Parity Act, and that a significant amount already have gone "full...

Healthcare Staffing Company Medical Solutions Named Among "2009 Best Places to Work in Omaha"

Healthcare staffing company Medical Solutions has landed on the Best Places to Work in Omaha list for the second straight year. The list is sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Baird Holm LLP and is considered one of the top honors for an Omaha business. ...

Michigan Among Top Three E-Prescribing States in the Nation, Led by Automotive Company Initiative

More than 3.1 million e-prescriptions written by doctors in Southeast Michigan e-prescribing Initiative in 2008 DETROIT, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- According to the results of a nationwide report on electronic prescribing (e-prescribing), the state of Michigan is now third in the...

Study Finds Skin Cancer Rates Higher Among Athletes

With skin cancer rates on the increase, most individuals know the importance of applying sunscreen regularly, but in a recent literature study published in the July/August issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach , athletes may be even more at risk for developing the deadly disease. ...

Major study highlights weight differences among 3-19 year-olds with type 1 and 2 diabetes

A major study of three to 19 year-olds has provided vital data on the weight problems faced by the growing number of children and young people with type 1 diabetes, which is more prevalent in younger age groups than type 2 diabetes. The findings of the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study Group, ...

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Children's National Medical Center among Best Children's Hospitals

Children's National Medical Center (ChildrensNational.org) is once again ranked among America's best pediatric institutions by U.S. News & World Report. Children's National ranks among the elite of pediatric specialty care providers in the country in eight pediatric subspecialty areas. Ranked...

Children's Named Among the Nation's Top 10 Pediatric Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report

DALLAS, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Medical Center is one of only 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation named to the Honor Roll in this year's U.S.News & World Report's America's Best Children's Hospitals survey. Of the more than 215 hospitals that serve children, 56 were ranked, an...

New findings encourage more vigilant monitoring of seizure activity among intensive care patients

NEW YORK (June 17, 2009) Two new studies published by neurologists at Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital demonstrate a need for more vigilant monitoring for seizure activity among intensive care patients who may be experiencing subtle seizures that are typically ...

Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks

Expert thinks pre-pregnancy mood could partly explain disparity in birth rate ,,,, TUESDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- Black women are twice as likely to give birth prematurely as white women, and a greater likelihood of depression may play a role in that, a new study suggests. Res...

Having a higher purpose in life reduces risk of death among older adults

CHICAGOPossessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. The study, published in the June 15 issue of the journal, Psychosomatic Medicine , is available online at www.psychos...

Researchers estimate risk of transmission of Huntington's disease to offspring among male carriers

(Boston) Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have quantified the probability of a male who carries a "high normal" variant of the Huntington's Disease (HD) gene having a child who develops the disease. Although thought to be a very rare event, the probability has never be...

CVS Caremark Ranks Among 50 Best Fertility- and Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America

Conceive Magazine recognizes CVS Caremark's focus on family-building benefits for its employees WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS ) is proud to announce it has been named one of Conceive Magazine's 50 Best Companies in the country for offering superior famil...

Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly

Doctors should carefully screen older patients before prescribing, researcher says THURSDAY, June 4 (HealthDay News) --Sedatives greatly increase the risk of suicide in the elderly, Swedish researchers say. In their study, hypnotic medication also was linked with a greater likeliho...

Entrepreneur Magazine: MxSecure Among 100 "Brilliant Companies"

MxSecure's online medical transcription and records management services perfectly positioned to benefit from transition to electronic health records. Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) June 4, 2009 -- In Entrepreneur Magazine's annual "Hot 100" issue, Editor-in-Chief Am...

Gains on Uninsured, Reducing Shortages of Nurses/Physicians, Health Care Funding Among Session's Successes

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Texas Legislature made significant improvements to Texas health care that will benefit consumers as well as health care providers. Small businesses and low-income individuals in the Texas High Risk Pool will find health insurance coverage more a...

New Study Documents High Prevalence of Serious Mental Illnesses Among Nation's Jail Populations

WASHINGTON, June 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study released today of more than 20,000 men and women entering jail offers the most accurate accounting in more than two decades of the number of adults with serious mental illnesses in these facilities. Using screening instruments to ident...

New Fast and Precise Treatment Planning System Among Varian Medical Systems Highlights at American Brachytherapy Society 2009 Meeting

BrachyVision Acuros, Enabling Superior Dose Calculation with Unmatched Speed, Unveiled at ABS 2009 in Toronto , Canada , May 31-June 2 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR ) will be demonstrating its full range of brachytherapy...

Medical Facilities Among Finalists for Greater Dallas Business Ethics Awards

DALLAS, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Balfour Beatty Construction and Sleep Experts have been honored as the recipients of the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Awards. Two area medical facilities, Texas Institute for Surgery, L.L.P. and Frisco Medical Center, L.L.P., were among the nine finalists. ...

St. David's HealthCare Named #1 Best Place to Work Among Large Central Texas Employers for Third Consecutive Year

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- St. David's HealthCare was named the number one Best Place to Work among large employers for the third consecutive year at the Austin Business Journal 's annual "Best Places to Work" event held Thursday, May 21, 2009. "Being named a 'Best Place to Work' ...