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Apoteket and Medco Health Solutions develop centralized prescription safety program

Apoteket, Sweden's largest pharmacy chain, and Medco Health Solutions, Inc. today announced that it has developed one of the first national centralized drug utilization review (DUR) programs outside of the United States to improve prescription safety by reducing adverse drug events and thereby reducing the risk of costly hospitalizations.

7 Jan 2010

IHPM and i.e. join to form MAGNETT Health to improve employees' health

The Institute for Health and Productivity Management (IHPM) and i.e., LLC have joined to form MAGNETT Health, LLC using innovative engagement techniques and mobile health messaging technologies to inspire employees in improving and maintaining their health with achievable, lasting behavior change.

7 Jan 2010

BUSM researchers develop mathematical methodology to reduce biologic variation in clinical status

Clinicians rely on laboratory tests to monitor the progression or remission of disease, or to identify pathologic alterations in physiology that may precede clinical events. Monitoring quantitative laboratory results represents a crucial component in the assessment of response to therapy.

7 Jan 2010

New research reveals hand amputation may lead to permanent distortions in spatial perception

The space within reach of our hands - where actions such as grasping and touching occur - is known as the "action space." Research has shown that visual information in this area is organized in hand-centered coordinates - in other words, the representation of objects in the human brain depends on their physical location with respect to the hand.

7 Jan 2010

MSHA selects Allscripts EHR and PM solutions to enhance patient care

Allscripts announced today that Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) has selected the Allscripts Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management (PM) solutions for 300 employed and affiliated physicians and mid-level providers to enhance the quality of patient care, improve patient communications, and better manage the cost of care delivery.

7 Jan 2010

Mutations in genome regulation machinery identified in clear cell renal cell carcinoma

In a new study, scientists have searched for mutations in the gene regions of more than 100 kidney cancer samples, the largest number of samples from a single tumour type to be sequenced to date.

7 Jan 2010

Authors explain why health care reform initiative should include CER

The current health care reform bills approved by the House and the Senate seek to expand health insurance coverage while containing costs; however, the proposed policy changes are not guaranteed to improve health for individuals or society, according to a "Perspective" article by faculty of Weill Cornell Medical College in the Jan. 6 New England Journal of Medicine.

7 Jan 2010

New guide reflects new breast cancer treatment options and authors' own personal experience

Twelve years ago, breast oncologist Dr. Marisa Weiss and her mother, Ellen Weiss, wrote the indispensable and highly acclaimed survivors' guide, Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

7 Jan 2010

Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicinef fellows receive AMIA awards

Jon D. Duke, M.D. and Jeffrey Klann, M.Eng., medical informatics fellows at the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine, have been recognized by the American Medical Informatics Association for their development and testing of two new physician support computer tools. Their

7 Jan 2010

The Methodist Hospital offers web-based tool to help patients understand their health care better

The interactive program from Emmi Solutions describes and illustrates upcoming procedures for patients to help educate them on procedures such as cardiac bypass or knee replacement. It also helps patients understand how to manage chronic conditions like diabetes or heart failure.

7 Jan 2010

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center selects QES solution to increase organizational productivity

QuadraMed® Corporation, a leading provider of healthcare information technologies and services that help turn quality care into positive financial outcomes, today announced that Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has selected QuadraMed’s Enterprise Scheduling™ (QES) solution to schedule hospital ancillary procedures and accelerate reimbursements.

7 Jan 2010

Tips to prevent injuries while shoveling

Snow shoveling tends to be an unpleasant task—this mundane seasonal chore combines heavy lifting and cold weather, resulting in possible injuries to the back, shoulder muscles if shovelers do not take the proper precautions. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has recommendations to help you stay safe while clearing snow so you can still have some winter fun.

7 Jan 2010

Researchers identify new approach to eliminate side effects of drugs

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have taken an early step toward identifying a new approach to drug discovery that may eventually yield drugs with fewer side effects.

7 Jan 2010

Balanced diet and exercise are the only reliable ways to lose weight

It's time to set the record straight. The only reliable way to lose weight is to eat less or exercise more. Preferably both.

7 Jan 2010

Nutrient mix shows potential to improve memory in Alzheimer's patients

In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, patients typically suffer a major loss of the brain connections necessary for memory and information processing. Now, a combination of nutrients that was developed at MIT has shown the potential to improve memory in Alzheimer's patients by stimulating growth of new brain connections.

7 Jan 2010

SLU Hospital's CEO honored with Patriot Award

Crystal L. Haynes, Chief Executive Officer at Saint Louis University Hospital, will be honored as a recipient of a Patriot Award from the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a staff organization within the U.S. Department of Defense. The

7 Jan 2010

NCPA offers lawmakers updated health care reform recommendations

With Senate and House leaders trying to craft a health care reform bill to send to the White House, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) today offered lawmakers updated recommendations for the would-be final legislation.

7 Jan 2010

Child abuse and neglect can increase when families are under stress

The holidays are over and the tree is down. For millions of families reality is setting in. Between the bills that will come due in January, the struggling economy and the stress that comes with it, it can be a very dangerous time for children. Experts say many parents who are overwhelmed often take out their anxieties and frustrations on their kids.

7 Jan 2010

Heartland Regional Medical Center saves more than $3.3 million by utilizing PCS

Heartland Regional Medical Center of St. Joseph, Mo. has saved more than $3.3 million by utilizing Premier Consulting SolutionsTM (PCS) and Premier healthcare alliance technologies to improve quality and safety in cardiovascular services while delivering cost-effective care.

7 Jan 2010

CCAC doubles its efforts to convince Canadians to prevent colorectal cancer

Following the results of the Angus Reid Strategies and the Applied Health Research Centre at Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer finding that the majority of Canadians have a good understanding of the benefits of colorectal cancer screening, but are not taking action to get screened, the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada ("CCAC") is doubling its efforts in 2010 to convince Canadians that they must be more proactive concerning their health and the onset of colorectal cancer.

7 Jan 2010

Hospital News and Research

Apoteket and Medco Health Solutions develop centralized prescription safety program

IHPM and i.e. join to form MAGNETT Health to improve employees' health

BUSM researchers develop mathematical methodology to reduce biologic variation in clinical status

New research reveals hand amputation may lead to permanent distortions in spatial perception

MSHA selects Allscripts EHR and PM solutions to enhance patient care

Mutations in genome regulation machinery identified in clear cell renal cell carcinoma

Authors explain why health care reform initiative should include CER

New guide reflects new breast cancer treatment options and authors' own personal experience

Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicinef fellows receive AMIA awards

The Methodist Hospital offers web-based tool to help patients understand their health care better

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center selects QES solution to increase organizational productivity

Tips to prevent injuries while shoveling

Researchers identify new approach to eliminate side effects of drugs

Balanced diet and exercise are the only reliable ways to lose weight

Nutrient mix shows potential to improve memory in Alzheimer's patients

SLU Hospital's CEO honored with Patriot Award

NCPA offers lawmakers updated health care reform recommendations

Child abuse and neglect can increase when families are under stress

Heartland Regional Medical Center saves more than $3.3 million by utilizing PCS

CCAC doubles its efforts to convince Canadians to prevent colorectal cancer

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