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The Psychology of Surgery: PsychTests Releases a Pre-Operative Mental Health Assessment for Bariatric Clinics
PsychTests AIM Inc. releases a package of psychological assessments geared for use by bariatric clinics in evaluating candidates for weight-loss surgery. Notably, this includes the SWLPS assessment (Surgical Weight-Loss Psychological Screening), which is the only psychological test that has been developed specifically for candidates of this type of surgery. For more information, visit http://bariatricsurgerytest.com/ or request a sample by writing to duncan@psychtests.com. - March 18, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
New Analysis of Jupiter Data Finds Statin Therapy for Apparently Healthy Women Significantly Reduced Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Women with acceptable levels of bad cholesterol but elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein levels benefited greatly from a daily regimen of rosuvastatin. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Names New Editor and New CEO
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Inc. announces two new executive appointments. Mr. Kent Anderson was appointed CEO/Publisher on January 4, 2010 and Vernon T. Tolo, M.D. will take office as Editor-in-Chief on April 1, 2010. Mr. Anderson and Dr. Tolo replace James D. Heckman, M.D. who is... - March 09, 2010 - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Saint Joseph-Mount Sterling Uses Wireless EKGs in Ambulances to Help Save Rural Heart Attack Victims
New program will slash time from heart attack diagnosis to treatment, reducing heart injury and saving lives - March 05, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Touch to See the Doctor
The Virtual Specialist™ promises to make telemedicine ubiquitous. - March 04, 2010 - Interactive Multimedia Artists, Inc.
Bay Regional Medical Center Leads Initiative on Improved Patient Education and Patient Outcomes with Spine-health.com
Already offering some of the region’s most advanced brain and spine program to patients with spinal and neurological disorders, Bay Regional’s Neuroscience Center is pleased to announce its recent partnership into the Spine-health Group Marketing Program, a world-renowned patient education online resource. - February 28, 2010 - Spine-health LLC
Hospital Curtain Solutions, Inc. Announces a Newly Improved Online Shopping Experience
New online shopping cart allows for greater ease in the purchase of cubicle curtains and hospital curtain tracks for hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities and the home healthcare industry - February 25, 2010 - Hospital Curtain Solutions, Inc.
The Latest Advancement in MRI Safety
Kopp Development Inc. – the leading manufacturer of Ferromagnetic Detectors for MRI Safety, is proud to introduce the revolutionary patent pending technology, GaussAlert™ - Magnetic Field Strength Alarm System. - February 24, 2010 - Kopp Development Inc.
Two Saint Joseph Health System Facilities Earn National Excellence Through Insight Awards for Outstanding Employee, Patient Satisfaction
Saint Joseph - London and Saint Joseph East excel at using research to build excellence within their organizations. - February 19, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Origin of Scar-Forming Cells in Kidney Fibrosis Identified - Brigham and Women's Hospital
New research identifies the precursors of the scar forming cells that play a major role in progressive kidney fibrosis. - February 16, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Makes Leapfrog Top Hospitals List
BWH is one of 45 hospitals recognized by the Leapfrog Group for delivering the highest quality of care in the nation while attaining the highest levels of efficiency. - February 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
NewProductHelp.com at the Forefront of Marketing Blitz for Hospital Gowns Invention
Delores D., a Georgia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Hospital Gowns invention to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with anyone who has endured wearing a conventional... - February 12, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Brigham and Women's Hospital Welcomes New President
As of January 1, 2010, Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD, assumes position as President of Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospitals. - February 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New Findings from JUPITER Show Rosuvastatin Cuts Stroke Risk in Half Among Those with Elevated CRP Levels and Commonly Acceptable Cholesterol Levels
Men and women with low levels of bad cholesterol but elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein who were randomly given rosuvastatin, reduced their risk of fatal or non-fatal stroke by 48 percent. - February 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Largest Study of Vitamin D and Omega-3s Now Enrolling at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers are now enrolling 20,000 participants throughout the entire U.S. to determine whether vitamin D and omega-3s can prevent colorectal, breast, prostate, and other cancers, as well as cardiovascular disease. - February 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Vaccine Delivered Through Older Methods May Provide Better Immunity
New research shows that giving a vaccine through a scratch on the skin, a technique called scarification, results in a better immune response when compared to injecting the vaccine into the body, and that the amount needed is 100 times less. - February 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Popp Begins as Chair of Neurosurgery
Dr. Popp will lead an accomplished team of 14 expert neurosurgeons, along with renowned researchers. - February 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Chronic Sleep Loss Severely Degrades Nighttime Performance
A ‘Catch Up’ Night Of Sleep Not Enough to Compensate: New research shows that chronic sleep loss over a few weeks results in much slower reaction times and profoundly poorer performance. - February 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Women May Be Better Able to Regulate Stress
Hormonal regulation of stress response in the brain differs in men and women. - February 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
IRN Sends Its First Container for Haiti Relief: Mattresses, Water, and Medical Supplies Shipped to Port au Prince
IRN shipped the first of what will be many containers of relief supplies to nonprofit partner Food for the Poor to support Haiti relief efforts. The load of mattresses, bottled water, and medical supplies will arrive in Haiti during the week of February 8. - February 08, 2010 - The Institution Recycling Network
Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening Introduced by North American Seminars, Inc.
Medical Screening for the presence of disease processes has always been an important part of a comprehensive patient evaluation. A general knowledge of various disease processes and knowing when to refer a patient to their physician for further evaluation and testing is critically important. - January 26, 2010 - North American Seminars
Blood Vessels in Prostate Tumor May Indicate Aggressiveness of Cancer - Brigham and Women's Hospital
Researchers find that characteristics of blood vessels in a prostate cancer tumor may be an indicator of risk for metastasized cancer. The growth of a tumor requires a vascular network that carries blood to the developing cells and in new research published online in the Journal of Clinical... - January 21, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Failure to Order Needed Tests a Leading Cause of Diagnostic Errors - Brigham and Women's Hospital
The failure to order tests, report results to patients, or follow-up with abnormal test findings, are leading types of diagnostic errors, according to a survey of primary care and specialist physicians in the United States sponsored by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Tests were... - January 21, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
MD Now Urgent Care Centers Seek Medical Supplies for Haitian Earthquake Relief
MD Now Urgent Care is currently seeking the assistance of staff, patients and the community by way of medical supply donations for the people of Haiti during this time of great difficulty and natural disaster. MD Now Medical Centers, in response to the tragedy facing the Haitian people as a result of the devastating earthquake just experienced, owner Dr Peter Lamelas has partnered with Medishare for Haiti to provide medications, medical supplies and monetary donations to aid relief efforts. - January 16, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
North American Seminars Inc. Release 2010 Dates for A Master Clinicians Approach to Advanced Concepts in Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex
North American Seminars Inc release 2010 for the physical therapy continuing education course, A Master Clinicians Approach to Advanced Concepts in Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex. This course will be present to physical therapists and occupational therapists in Pennsylvannia, Nevada, Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Oregon, North Carolina and Florida. - January 09, 2010 - North American Seminars
TeleTracking Technologies Experiences Record Growth
Strong Sales, Renewals, Acquisitions, Partnerships Stave Off Recession Woes - January 08, 2010 - RadarFind Corporation
Fremont-Rideout Group Implements EmpowerED for the Rideout Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
FRGH has chosen to expand its technological investment in patient care by implementing the EmpowerED documentation system at Rideout Memorial. - January 04, 2010 - Empower Systems
Online Medical Directory (Doctor-Dubai.com) Wins Silver at UAE Web Awards
Doctor-Dubai.com a free online medical directory, wins silver at the prestigious UAE web awards in association with AYNA, Microsoft and BSA, held on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at the Jumairah Beach Hotel. H.H Prince Khalid Bin Saud Al Saud, a number of Ambassadors and Councils in the UAE, senior... - December 19, 2009 - AJS Inflow Doctor-Dubai.com
Two EMP Sites Named Summit Award Winners
"Reaching the pinnacle is impressive. Staying there, even more so. Each Summit Award winner must achieve and maintain the extraordinary," reads the description of a Summit Award winner. Summit Award winners have ranked in the 95th percentile or above in the Press Ganey patient... - December 18, 2009 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Becker's Hospital Review to Host Conference on Hospitals and Health Systems: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues
Conference for hospital CEOs and CFOs features 45 industry leading speakers and 37 sessions on critical legal and business issues affecting hospitals and health systems. - December 18, 2009 - ASC Communications
Becker's Hospital Review Names America's 10 Best Hospitals for 2009
Becker's Hospital Review announces its list of America's 10 Best Hospitals for 2009. - December 17, 2009 - ASC Communications
Arthur S Shorr, FACHE President of Arthur S. Shorr & Associates, Inc., Announces the Publication of His Book, "Hospital Negligence: Legal and Administrative Issues"
Arthur S. Shorr & Associates, Inc., Consultants to Healthcare Providers, consults to hospitals, healthcare providers, and offers expert witness services to plaintiff and defense attorneys involved in hospital negligence actions. Mr. Shorr states that the book will expand the firm's capacity to provide consulting services to hospital clients, especially in the area of Governing Board education, executive management accountability and maintaining compliance with community standards. - December 15, 2009 - Arthur S. Shorr and Associates Inc.: Consultants to Healthcare Providers
High Levels of ‘good’ Cholesterol Linked to Lower CVD Risk in Women
High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) and apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1) in women appears to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Specific Genetic Mutations do Not Affect Lung Function Response to Asthma Treatment
Therapy's effects on airway hyperresponsiveness, not lung function, was affected by genetic mutation. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Current Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Seizures
Cigarettes increase risk of seizures, while moderate caffeine or alcohol use was found to have no association with seizures. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Pregnancy Testing as a Quality Indicator in Emergency Departments May Not Improve Care
New research demonstrates the difficulties and potential disadvantages of using national databases to develop and measure quality indicators. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
John C. Lincoln Health Network is Among "Best Places to Work" in Phoenix, AZ
John C. Lincoln Health Network ranks among top, large employers in the Phoenix metro area for “Best Places to Work” for creating a positive work environment. - December 12, 2009 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
Slidell Memorial Hospital Joins Peoples Health Hospital Network
Slidell Memorial Hospital (SMH) is pleased to announce that it is now a participating provider in the Peoples Health hospital network. Through this new partnership, Peoples Health plan members will now have access to SMH, a premier healthcare facility in Greater New Orleans. As of Dec. 1, 2009,... - December 03, 2009 - Slidell Memorial Hospital
Maternity Unit Receives Gift for New Infant Transporter
South Nassau Communities Hospital has once again benefited from the generosity of the Rapaport Family Charitable Trust, which recently donated a gift of $15,000 for the purchase of a new infant transporter for the hospital’s Labor and Delivery Suite. The new transporter provides a controlled... - December 02, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Baxa to Sponsor ASHP Midday Symposium: Creating a Culture of Safety in Pharmacy, a Panel Discussion on Lessons Learned
Colorado-based Baxa Corporation is sponsoring a Midday Symposium at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 7th. The event features a panel of experts discussing lessons learned around creating a culture of safety in the pharmacy. - November 28, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix 1 of 30 Hospitals to Earn Second Beacon Award
Only an elite 158 of the nation’s 6,000-plus critical care units have earned the Beacon Award, even once. John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix is the nation’s 30th hospital critical care department to earn a second Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). - November 27, 2009 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
North American Seminars Inc. Opens Its 2010 Continuing Medical Education Course Sponsorship Program
North American Seminars Inc. is now accepting medical facilities that wish to host continuing medical education courses at their medical facility in 2010. This program allows a facility to showcase its operation and capabilities to the medical community as well as reduce their overall costs to educate their physical therapy and occupational therapy team members. In 2009 over 45 facilities hosted over 250 live training events. - November 25, 2009 - North American Seminars
Medicus Health Announces Their New Visitor Wellness Station
Medicus Health Announces Their New Visitor Wellness Station for preparation and protection from the spread of the H1N1 Virus with their new "hands free" dispenser stand with attachable face mask and tissue brackets - November 18, 2009 - Medicus Health
Baxa Announces 2010 Course Dates and Discounted Pricing for Its STAR Center® Training Facility
Baxa Corporation announces the dates for its STAR Center in 2010. Together with USP, the company plans ten class sessions focused on pharmacy best practice in relation to USP 797 regulatory compliance and hazardous drug handling. - November 16, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Adds to State of the Art Imaging Suite
New system at BWH is the first in the world to allow the capabilities of both MRI and x-ray angiography in a single suite. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Racial and Sex Disparities in Survival Losses Due to HIV in the United States
The benefits in survival for treating HIV with antiretroviral therapy appear to differ by both gender and ethnicity. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Announces New President
Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD, the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, has been named the next president. Dr. Nabel will assume her position January 1, succeeding Gary Gottlieb, MD, MBA. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Student Success Jobs Program Receives National Afterschool Innovator Award from MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance today honored the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Student Success Jobs Program (SSJP) with an Afterschool Innovator Award. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Risks of Complications by Attending Physicians Following Overnight Procedure is Significantly Reduced if Given an Opportunity to Sleep Six or More Hrs
New research finds that procedures performed the day after attending physicians worked overnight were not more likely to have an increased risk for complications if the physician had an opportunity to sleep for six or more hours. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Minimally Invasive vs. Open Radical Prostatectomy
Researchers find the minimally invasive approach results in a higher rate of genitourinary complications, incontinence and erectile dysfunction. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital