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Medpedia Launches Giant Wikipedia-Like Medical And Health Encyclopedia
23 Jul 2008 at 3:00pm
Cyberspace is buzzing today with news of Medpedia, a global collaboration wikipedia-type project that will offer a massive amount of up to date medical and health information for free to anyone with an internet connection. Medpedia is described as the "world's largest collaborative online encyclopedia of medicine".
Culturally Tailored Health Education Improves Clinical Outcomes Among Minorit...
23 Jul 2008 at 3:00pm
Culturally tailored health education appears to help improve some clinical outcomes in the short-term for minorities with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Reuters Health reports. The study noted that language and cultural barriers can serve as obstacles to quality diabetes health education for minorities.
Changing Physician Payments Could Rein In Costs Of Massachusetts Health Insur...
23 Jul 2008 at 3:00pm
Proponents of the Massachusetts health insurance law "underestimated costs and overestimated revenue," which has "obliged the state to spend more to subsidize insurance" to keep the "law's promises," Alan Sager and Deborah Socolar, directors of the Health Reform Program at the Boston University School of Public Health, write in a Boston Globe opinion piece.
WellCare Revises Past Financial Statements To Include Refunds Owed To Florida...
23 Jul 2008 at 3:00pm
WellCare officials on Monday announced that the health insurer has revised financial statements from 2004 through mid-2007 to include refunds owed to the Florida and Illinois Medicaid programs, the St. Petersburg Times reports (Hundley, St. Petersburg Times, 7/21).
Doctors Will Have To Renew Their Professional Registration Every Five Years, ...
23 Jul 2008 at 2:00pm
Chief Medical Officer for England (CMO) Sir Liam Donaldson has laid out plans which will require that doctors renew their professional registration every five years. Sir Liam said they are aimed at improving patient safety and supporting professionals in sustaining their high standards. The proposals are outlined in the report Medical revalidation - Principles and next steps (PDF).
Ontario Will Pay For Insulin Pumps For Adult Diabetes Type 1 Patients
23 Jul 2008 at 2:00pm
Adults with Type 1 Diabetes who live in Ontario will get their insulin pumps free, says the Ontario Government. This is part of $741 million in new funding on a comprehensive diabetes four-year strategy to 'prevent, manage and treat diabetes'.
Cambridge, Mass., Studies Look At Racial, Gender Health Disparities
23 Jul 2008 at 2:00pm
The Cambridge, Mass., Public Health Department, in conjunction with several local community groups and organizations, recently released two reports that highlight health disparities among genders, races and ethnicities, the Boston Globe reports.
Disease Prevention Programs Cannot Reduce Costs In Long Term, Columnist Writes
23 Jul 2008 at 2:00pm
The "formulation" that disease prevention programs can reduce health care costs in the long term "is a pleasant fantasy," syndicated columnist Froma Harrop writes in the Providence Journal . According to Harrop, "in the interests of honest accounting," economists maintain that "prevention does not reduce overall health care spending," as longer lives "cost money.
House Hearing To Consider More Federal Funds For State Medicaid Programs As P...
23 Jul 2008 at 2:00pm
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on Tuesday plans to hold a hearing that "might turn up the heat on congressional leaders to include Medicaid relief for states in a second economic stimulus package," CongressDaily reports.
Short-Film Features Oklahoma Prison Program That Teaches Women How To Prevent...
23 Jul 2008 at 1:00pm
The Tulsa World on Sunday examined a short documentary film about incarcerated women in Oklahoma and a peer education program that teaches them about HIV prevention and other social issues. The Tulsa Community AIDS Partnership recently hosted an event featuring the film and a panel discussion about HIV among the state's female prison population.
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Feature Highlights Recent Blog Entries
23 Jul 2008 at 1:00pm
While mainstream news coverage is still a primary source of information for the latest in policy debates and the health care marketplace, online blogs have become a significant part of the media landscape, often presenting new perspectives on policy issues and drawing attention to under-reported topics.
CMS Proposal Would Limit Industry Practice That Raises Costs For Some Medicar...
23 Jul 2008 at 1:00pm
A CMS proposal under consideration would limit a practice used by pharmacy benefit managers known as "lock-in pricing" that can increase costs for beneficiaries enrolled in the Medicare drug benefit and bring them into the so-called "doughnut hole" coverage gap more quickly, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Merck Serono Receives European Approval For Broader Usage Of Erbitux In Metas...
23 Jul 2008 at 12:00pm
Merck KGaA announced today that it has been granted approval by the European Commission for Erbitux® (cetuximab), to update its license for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, KRAS wild-type mCRC (metastatic colorectal cancer) in combination with che
Singapore Ministry Of Health Calls On More Physicians To Offer Anonymous Rapi...
23 Jul 2008 at 12:00pm
Singapore's Ministry of Health recently called on more private general practitioners in the country to provide anonymous rapid HIV tests, which currently are available only at two clinics, the Straits Times reports.
Tennessean Examines Physicians In State Limiting New Medicare Beneficiaries T...
23 Jul 2008 at 12:00pm
The Tennessean in a two-part series examined how physicians in the state are limiting the number of new Medicare beneficiaries they will treat and how some are charging concierge fees to accept new beneficiaries.
Widespread Adoption Of E-Prescribing Could Save U.S. $156M Over Five Years, R...
23 Jul 2008 at 12:00pm
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt on Monday discussed the details of an electronic prescribing incentive program scheduled to begin on Jan. 1, 2009, that will increase Medicare payments to physicians who adopt the technology, the AP/Chicago Tribune reports. The e-prescribing initiative was included in a new Medicare law that delays a 10.6% reduction to Medicare physician payments.
Antiretroviral Treatment Programs Should Take Poverty, Hunger Into Account, R...
23 Jul 2008 at 11:00am
Programs that provide access to no-cost antiretroviral drugs have had a significant impact on people living with HIV/AIDS, but they also should take into account the effects of poverty and hunger, according to a report recently released by the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, PlusNews reports.
Alaska Group To Offer Health Coverage To Employees Of Not-for-Profit Organiza...
23 Jul 2008 at 11:00am
The Foraker Group, an organization that supports not-for-profit organizations in Alaska, on Thursday announced that it will offer health insurance to employees of private, not-for-profit organizations in the state, the Anchorage Daily News reports. The coverage will be offered through Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and will be funded with $2 million from the Rasmuson Foundation.
Bush's 'Relationship' To Reproductive Health, Sex Education 'Consistently Aby...
23 Jul 2008 at 11:00am
The Bush administration's "relationship" with reproductive health and sex education has been "consistently abysmal" both domestically and globally, and is one of many reasons why the "Bushies can't leave office fast enough," Sarah Wildman, a senior correspondent for the American Prospect, writes in a Guardian opinion piece.
Johnson Calls For National Movement To Tackle Obesity, UK
23 Jul 2008 at 10:00am
Health Secretary Alan Johnson will tonight call for a national movement to tackle the growing problem of obesity.
Day Care Worker Charged After Inadequate Supervision Of Student
29 May 2008 at 10:27am
Posted by M. Brandon Smith
When you place your child's care and wellbeing in the hands of a professional day care facility you expect them to take the necessary steps and precautions to ensure your child's safety. After all they are being paid large sums of money for this service and usually hold themselves out to be highly trained caring people that want the best for their children and their families.
Although these ideals are often portrayed and sought, bad things can happen if the day care does not hire the right employees and take the necessary steps to adequately supervise their pupils. A perfect example of this recently took place at Happy Days Preschool on Cherokee Street in Kennesaw, Georgia. According to the Cobb County Police Department, a 7-year-old boy who was left unattended and unsupervised left the day care center and was subsequently found walking alone several miles from the preschool. After confirming the boy was supposed to be in the care and custody of Happy Day Preschool with his paren...
Tractor Trailer Driver Kills Pedestrian In Hit And Run Incident
21 Apr 2008 at 7:03pm
Posted by M. Brandon Smith
Police in Dublin, Georgia are still on alert to find the driver of a tractor trailer who ran over a pedestrian on April 7, 2008. Local authorities said the local man was in the crosswalk on Georgia 31 when the unknown truck struck and killed him early that morning. The truck driver left the scene of the accident without stopping to see what injuries this pedestrian accident caused. Witnesses say the blue tractor trailer turned from the left lane on Georgia 31 onto Georgia 19. The local man struck by the tractor trailer was taken to the Medical Center of Central Georgia for emergency medical treatment. Tragically, the man later died from the internal injuries he sustained in the hit and run accident. Hopefully, someone will have seen something that will lead to capture and arrest of this careless driver.
If anyone has any information about this fatal pedestrian accident, they are encouraged to call the Dublin Police at 478-277-5023Originally posted at InjuryBoard by M. Brandon Smit...
Ford Recall On F-Series Trucks
12 Mar 2008 at 9:19am
Posted by M. Brandon Smith
Ford Motor Company has just issued a nationwide recall on over 100,000 2008 F-Series trucks due to non-conformance of the driver's seat with federal standards and guidelines. This particular Ford recall covers Ford's F-250 through F-550 Super Duty trucks sold in the United States and Canada. Although no injuries have been reported at this time according to Ford officials, this is a very serious issue that all affected Ford Truck owners should be aware of to ensure adequate safety is achieved. According to Ford, affected owners will be notified of the recall later in March.Originally posted at InjuryBoard by M. Brandon Smith
Infantino Rattles Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
6 Mar 2008 at 6:58pm
Posted by Jenny Albano
Infantino LLC., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 20,000 Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles due to a choking hazard.Part of the rattle can detach, which can pose a choking hazard to infants and young children. So far the company has not received any reports of injury, but there have been eight reports of the tall piece of the rattle detaching.The recalled Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattlesâ"˘ are shaped like a lamb with an Infantino elliptical-shaped logo stamped on the front right foot of the lamb. Only rattles with date code 0907 printed on the back of the left ear of the lamb are included in the recall. The production batch code is printed in a dial format with the year in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle that indicates the month. Rattles that do not have a date code are not included in the recall.The recalled rattles were available in Wal-Mart stores, Baby "R" Us and other specialty stores across the United States from September 2007...
Two Car Georgia Automobile Accident May Lead To Criminal Charges
28 Jan 2008 at 9:04am
Posted by M. Brandon Smith
A suspected DUI driver may soon be facing criminal charges stemming from her actions that lead to a two car accident on I-85 Friday. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Kerri Jean Hynes of Suwanee reportedly crossed the median and struck another vehicle occupied by 3 college students from Bob Jones University. It is believed that Hynes was using her cell phone at the time of the impact and that its use was also a contributing factor in the car accident. Although the impact was a head on collision, everyone thankfully survived the accident and sought medical treatment at local area hospitals. TFC Crawford said Ms. Hynes suffered minor injuries after becoming disoriented while using a cellular phone at the time of the accident. She is facing charges of driving under the influence, driving on the wrong side of the highway, causing serious injuries, driving while inattentive, having no seatbelt and driving in the median, he said.None of the injuries were believed to be life-threaten...
L'Oreal Initiates Recalls L'Oreal Paris Dream Blonde Bleach and Lightening Ca...
19 Jan 2008 at 3:59pm
Posted by Jenny Albano
L'Oreal Paris, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling from the L'Oreal Paris Dream Blonde (Baby's Breath Blonde #100 Ultra Lightening) Bleach and Lightening care kit due to misprinted directions.The product was sold in retail outlets in the US from January 1 through January 18, 2008. L'Oreal is voluntarily taking this action due to an error in the printing of the directions for the use of the Dream Blonde Bleach and Lightening care kit. Affected consumers will be receiving a full refund for their purchase. The company recalled the product as soon as possible when it was notified by a consumer that the product causes irritation. The product itself is safe, but because of misprinted directions consumers could experience irritation or sensitivity, and consumers have been instructed to not use Paris Dream Blonde Bleach and Lightening care kit. The recall includes the products listed only, all other L'Oreal Paris products are safe to use.For more information on this subject, please...
Drunk Driver Causes Deadly Car Accident
26 Dec 2007 at 5:40pm
Posted by M. Brandon Smith
A drunk driver by the name of Gregory Lee Wills may soon be facing felony vehicular homicide charges after causing a deadly car wreck on December 11, 2007 in Forsyth County. According to officials, one of the passengers involved in the dui accident, a 10-year-old minor, recently passed away due to the injuries she sustained. The young girl bravely battled for her life for more than a week at Scottish Rite prior to her passing according to the corner Lauren McDonald. The young girl's mother, who was also the driver of the mini van, was airlifted to a local Atlanta area hospital and is still recovering from her injuries at this time. Gregory Wills, of Buford Georgia, was initially charged with driving under the influence at the time of the car accident. In situations like this, the elevated charge of felony vehicular homicide is needed to deter similar acts in the future and to hold the responsible drunk driver accountable. There is nothing more important than life and now because o...
Yamaha Rhino 660 ATV Causes Serious Risk Of Injury And Death For Riders
22 Dec 2007 at 11:59am
Posted by M. Brandon Smith
Yamaha's Rhino 660 has been the object of much criticism and debate over the last few months due to its alleged design defects that cause the popular ATV to unnecessarily rollover without warning. The Rhino 660 has been cited as the cause of hundreds of injuries across the U.S. to its consumers since its introduction by Yamaha in 2003. The typical injuries sustained involve broken legs, ankles, feet and arms. There have even been a number of reported amputations and deaths related to the Rhino's use and operation. The main alleged defect relates to the high center of gravity the Rhino encompasses which according to reports promotes a higher incident rate of rollovers. The shortened wheel base and powerful engine of the Rhino make it much more prone to tipping and rollovers. When a rollover occurs many passengers accidentally and/or instinctively use their leg to try and prevent the Rhino from flipping over. When this occurs, the sheer weight and force of the ATV usually crushes the ...
Kraft Recalls Baker's Premium White Chocolate Due to Potential Contamination
3 Oct 2007 at 7:45pm
Posted by Jenny Albano
Kraft Foods Inc. announced October 3 that it was recalling Baker's Premium White Chocolate distributed across the nation because it may be contaminated with salmonella. The problem came to light after FDA inspectors found the presence of salmonella in some 6-oz. packages.The company said the recalled product is in 6-ounce packages with UPC Code 0043000252200 and the following "best when used by" dates: 31 MAR 2008 XCZ, 01 APR 2008 XCZ, 02 APR 2008 XCZ, 03 APR 2008 XCZ.Around 24,000 cases of the product being recalled were distributed. Other cases were stopped before distribution. So far Kraft has not received any reports of illness. The company is investigating the source of the problem.Salmonella is the most common source of food poisoning. Salmonellosis exhibits flu-like symptoms including, but not limited to, diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Symptoms usually begin 12-72 hours after infection, and typically last 4-7 days.For more information on this subject, please refer...
Beloved Oconee County Teacher Involved In Fatal Auto Accident
16 Sep 2007 at 5:33am
Posted by M. Brandon Smith
The students and citizens of Oconee County are now morning the tragic death of a beloved middle school teacher who was tragically killed in an auto accident earlier this week. The forty-three year old teacher of Malcolm Bridge Middle School was reportedly running an after school errand when her vehicle was struck by another unidentified motorist near Bogart, Georgia. According to the Georgia State Patrol she was flown via helicopter to Atlanta Medical Center but she later passed as a result of her injuries from the car accident. An investigation into the motor vehicle accident is still pending by the Georgia State Patrol. There has been no word yet as to whether any charges will be filed as a result of the accident. For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.Originally posted at InjuryBoard by M. Brandon Smith
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