A new study headed by Dr. Tom Feasby, Dean of UCalgary’s Faculty of Medicine, shows that while Canada lags behind other countries in the number of diagnostic imaging devices, more machines are not the only solution to long wait times. Read more MRI wait times to be managed in Canada Health News
Nearly dozen fresh cases of Hepatitis-D were reported from 3 different blocks of Sabarkantha district in Gujrat, where the liver disease has claimed 57 lives. Read more More cases of hepatitis D reported from Sabarkantha in Gujrat Health News
Low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay. Read more Low vitamin D level during pregnancy affects baby’s dental health Health News
Stents coated with the drug paclitaxel may be a safe, effective treatment option for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients age 70 and older and shouldn’t be withheld due to advanced patient age, according to a study reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions. Read more Certain drug coated stents may be safe, effective Health News
New research from The Cancer Council, Australia has shown a big fall in the number of teens deliberately tanning, down 45 per cent over the past three years. Yet despite the promising trend, almost a quarter of teens are still getting sunburnt over a typical summer weekend. Read more 45% fall in Australian teens seeking … Read more
Dallas, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) March 08, 2011 GIA Technology, a Woman-Owned IT Technology Staffing Firm based in Dallas, TX is expanding its online presence through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and a new blog. GIA Technology is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and the best in quality when it comes to placing Technology Consultants with … Read more
New research suggests that patients newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who use a short-course of the sleep aid, eszopiclone, when beginning continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, are more adherent with therapy in six months. Read more Sleep aid increases CPAP adherence in sleep apnea patients Health News
Foothill Ranch, CA (PRWEB) April 29, 2011 Healthcare Data Solutions is celebrating their 5th anniversary in 2011 and has produced a new corporate video. In the video CEO Tim Slevin, VP of Sales Chris Lundgren and others speak about HDS’ current business, new products, future plans and what sets them apart in the healthcare marketing … Read more
Considered a dermatological nuisance that was long gone, skin irritations caused by toilet seats appear to be making a comeback in pediatricians’ offices, according to research led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center investigator Bernard Cohen, M.D. Read more Fashionable toilet seats, harsh chemicals may lead to dermatitis Health News
UK Health Secretary Alan Johnson announced a package of measures to recruit an extra 4,000 midwives to the NHS over the next three years. During a visit to Royal Victoria Infirmary Maternity Unit in Newcastle, the Health Secretary will outline plans to give former midwives a ‘golden hello’ worth up to £3,000 to help them … Read more