Archive for November 27th, 2007

New Tool For Predicting Breast Cancer In Black Women

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Researchers have developed a new breast cancer risk prediction model that more accurately estimates the breast cancer risk of African American women.

FDA To Review Abbott’s XIENCE Drug Eluting Heart Stent

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Abbott to Present Comprehensive Safety and Efficacy Data on XIENCE V Drug Eluting Heart Stent to FDA Advisory Committee on November 29.

High-Trauma Fractures in Older Adults Linked To Osteoporosis

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

High-trauma nonspine fractures in older women and men are associated with low bone mineral density and an increased risk of a subsequent fracture.

Editorials Respond To UNAIDS, WHO Report On Global HIV/AIDS Estimates

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Several newspapers recently published editorials editor in response to UNAIDS and the World Health Organization’s annual report on HIV/AIDS.

HELP Committee Negotiators Seek To Revise Health Care IT Bill

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee negotiators seek to revise a health care information technology bill.

Physicians, Large Employers Look At Medical Home System To Curb Health Care Costs

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Some physicians and large employers in US have been looking at a patient-centered medical home system to help reduce health care costs.

CMS Proposes Medicare Hospital Payment System

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

CMS proposed changes to the Medicare hospital reimbursement system that would reduce payments by a flat rate.

Media Sometimes Expresses Wrong Idea About New Drugs

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

When it comes to describing the benefits and risks of prescription drugs, the hyper-competitive, around-the-clock media is rarely at its best.

Palm Beach Post Examines HIV/AIDS In Florida

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Palm Beach Post examined HIV/AIDS in Florida, which has the third-highest caseload nationwide.

More Research Needed On How Racism Affects Health

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

U.S. needs clear-headed talk and research on the health effects of racism.