Center Releases New White Paper On Electronic Prescribing: Written And Endorsed By Industry-Wide Coalition, USA
The Center for Health Transformation released a new white paper on electronic prescribing that presents a comprehensive look at the technology, its benefits in saving lives and saving money, and how to overcome the barriers to its widespread adoption.
Beat The Winter Weight Gain Blues
Choosing 'comfort' foods wisely and watching portion sizes is the key to preventing winter weight gain, according to dietitians. Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) spokesperson Melanie McGrice said taking steps to avoid winter weight gain is much easier than trying to shed unwanted kilos come spring.
Newspapers Publish Articles On Abortion-Related Comments In Congressional Primary Races
Two newspapers recently published articles related to abortion and congressional primary elections in Maine and South Carolina. Summaries appear below.~ Maine: The Pro Life Education Association recently endorsed Dean Scontras in the Republican primary for Maine's 1st district congressional seat and presented him with an award for his opposition to abortion rights, the AP/WBZTV.
Advocates Urging Irish Voters To Reject E.U. Treaty, Say It Could Lead To Changes In Abortion Laws
Irish opponents of a European Union treaty Thursday are "playing on unfounded fears, " including that the treaty could lead to changes in Ireland's abortion ban, supporters of the treaty have said, AFP/EUbusiness reports.Ireland is the only E.U. country holding a vote on the Lisbon Treaty, designed to give the union a new organizational framework. If all 27 E.U.
California Study Denying Abortion-Cancerlink Is Fraudulent - Coalition On Abortion Breast Cancer
The Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer notes the publication of the study, DeLellis Henderson et al. 2008, in the journal Contraception, which purports to examine the abortion-breast cancer (ABC) link.
Many Happy Returns For National Blood Donor Week, Canada
Today marks the beginning of the first National Blood Donor Week recognized by the Government of Canada. The week, culminating June 14 on World Blood Donor Day, is an opportunity to thank volunteer donors for their selfless life-saving act, call upon others to join them, and remind Canadians of the challenges of managing the country's blood supply, particularly during the summer months.
AAMC President Says Many Factors Must Be Considered In Assessing The U.S. Physician Supply
In a new Journal of the American Medical Association commentary published recently, AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., says addressing the complex issue of physician workforce supply requires a thorough analysis of as many influencing factors as possible.
North Shore Medical Center's Two Hospitals Adopt SurgiCount Computerized Sponge Counting System
SurgiCount Medical, a division of Patient Safety Technologies (OTCBB:PSTX), announces that North Shore Medical Center (NSMC), part of the Partners HealthCare network, has adopted SurgiCount's computerized sponge counting system.
Language Barrier Adds Confusion To Prenatal Testing
Many people struggle to understand the complexities of genetic problems in pregnancy and find medical language difficult to understand, particularly when faced with major decisions such as whether to terminate a pregnancy.
Reduced Sleep On School Nights Begins In Early Adolescence
The trend for delays and reductions of school-night sleep begins early in adolescence, even with delayed school start times, according to a research abstract was presented on Monday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).The study, authored by Stephanie Apollon, Amy Wolfson and colleagues of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass.