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Imaging Equipment Purchases Examined in New KLAS Report

2009-09-09 | The 'Big 3' - GE, Philips and Siemens - continue to enjoy provider loyalty but other vendors and new innovations are shaking up the imaging market


Nursing Home Injuries

2009-08-24 | Trying to prevent an injury from happening in a nursing home may not be possible, but you can take a few precautions and considerations when choosing the right nursing home for your loved one.


Cystex "Know Your Bladder Better" Video Explains the Sex and UTI Connection

2009-08-17 | Elizabeth Kavaler, M.D., Board-Certified Urologist, Discusses Honeymoon Cystitis in New Online Video


Expensive Health Care: Undetected Unmet Mobility Needs Creating Boomer & Senior Health Care Costs

2009-08-12 | Undetected unmet mobility needs can create expensive home health care costs.


KLAS Report: EMR Sales Hit Seven-Year Low in 2008, Prospects Brighter in 2009

2009-08-12 | Despite a tough economy, Epic continues to roll capturing nearly 40 percent of new large hospital EMR sales in 2008, while McKesson and Siemens also earn unusual wins


Patient Safety Research in USA and Australia Finds 20% of Patients Report Errors in their Care

2009-08-08 | Twenty percent of Australians and 20% of Americans self report that a medical, medication or laboratory error was made in their treatment of care over the last two years. The study covered seven countries.


Celiac Disease Provides Clues To Solving Autoimmunity

2009-08-06 | Researcher Alessio Fasano reports new findings in the battle against chronic illnesses, Celiac disease


CPAP Intolerance And CPAP Failures Are Common But Somnodent MAS By Somnomed Offers A Comfortable And Effective Treatment For Obstructive Sleep Apnea

2009-08-01 | Sleep apnea is a serious disorder affecting millions of Americans. CPAP, the Gold Standard of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is rejected by a majority of patients.


Tighter Budgets, More Choices Affecting the Landscape for Ambulatory Clearinghouse Services

2009-07-09 | RealMed, Navicure and ZirMed lead a crowded field of 15 vendor solutions rated in a new KLAS clearinghouse report


Healthcare Providers Finding a Strong ROI Moving to Digital Mammography

2009-07-08 | New KLAS report examines the challenges and benefits of moving from traditional film mammography to digital technology


US Swine Outbreak is an "Influenza"? Not so fast, says Lawrence Broxmeyer MD

2009-05-05 | Medical researcher/physician Lawrence Broxmeyer MD, lead investigator in a Journal of Infectious Diseases study, has a message for the officials and scientists of WHO and the CDC: There is more to flu-like illness than either "Influenza" or "H1N1".


Best Medical Web site of 2009 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in Annual WebAward Competition

2009-04-28 | The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 13th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at http://www.TheWebAwards.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Medical Web site of 2009


Sandwich Generation and Caregiving Author Carol D. O'Dell Presents "Humor and Healing, The Lighter Side of Caregiving" for Manitoba's Parkinson's Society of Canada

2009-04-14 | Carol D. O'Dell, author of Mothering Mother: A Daughter's Humorous and Heartbreaking Memoir offers insights and strategies on how survive and thrive your caregiving years with humor and grace.


Leading Neurologist David Perlmutter Addresses Brain Health On Oprah's Dr. Oz Radio Show

2009-04-08 | Dr. Perlmutter identified simple, preventative measures for slowing disease progression and advancing brain function by treating the underlying causes of the disease or disorder rather than simply focusing on treating the symptoms.


LifeFone Emergency Response System Provides Safety and Security for Baby Boomers

2009-03-28 | Easy to Use Technology Enables Seniors and Boomers to Call for Assistance When Needed


And The Winner Is... Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living Awards a $1,000 Shopping Spree to the First Winner of the Monthly "Keep That Catalog Contest"

2009-03-20 | Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living, the industry-leading supplier of products for the blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing and other special needs, has chosen the first winner of their "Keep That Catalog" Contest. A total of ten winners in 2009 will each receive a $1,000 shopping spree.


Birchez Kicks Off $15 Million Senior Development in New York's Hudson Valley and Announces New Partnership with Elant, Inc.

2009-02-11 | Partnership between Birchez and Elant is a new model for providing health and lifestyle support for seniors affordably. Note: Experts on senior housing issues are available for media interviews.


Florida CPAP: Sudden Cardiac Death, Left Ventricle Hypertrophy and Dilation, Cardiac Disease, Cardiac Failure and Cardiac Disease Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dental Sleep Medicine, Oral Appliances and CPAP Reduce the Risk. CPAP Alternatives are Preferred by Patients

2009-01-25 | Sleep apnea is known to cause increases in blood pressure and a six-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This study shows that sleep apnea and especially low oxygen saturation may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. CPAP and oral appliance therapy can lower increased risks.


Houston, Texas: Sleep Apnea Information and the Availability of Treatment Choices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Including CPAP, Surgery and Oral Appliances is Available at www.IHATECPAP.COM - Better Sleep Leads To A Better Life For The Whole Family

2009-01-11 | Dr Ronald W. Konig has provided Houston patients diagnosed with sleep apnea an excellent resource that covers diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. CPAP is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea but only small minority pf patients tolerate its use.


Columbus, Ohio: Sudden Cardiac Death, Left Ventricle Hypertrophy and Dilation, Cardiac Disease, Cardiac Failure and Cardiac Disease Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dental Sleep Medicine, Oral Appliances and CPAP Reduce the Risk. WWW.IHATECPAP.com Saves Lives by Offering CPAP Alternatives.

2009-01-09 | Sleep apnea is known to cause increases in blood pressure and a six-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This study shows that sleep apnea and especially low oxygen saturation may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. CPAP and oral appliance therapy can lower increased risks.