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Plans for Medicare, deficit reduction continue to be political flashpoints

President Barack Obama will welcome Democratic congressional leaders to the White House this week to discuss the continuing budget debate.

11 May 2011

CJASN: Only few US medical students adopt nephrology as a career

Kidney disease affects 1 in 9 US adults, and by 2020 more than 750,000 Americans will be on dialysis or awaiting kidney transplant. Despite this growing health problem, every year fewer US medical students adopt nephrology as a career, according to a review appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology.

6 May 2011

Nonprofit groups use social media to promote health literacy among public: Study

As the presence of social media continues to increase as a form of communication, health organizations are searching for the most effective ways to use the online tools to pass important information to the public.

5 May 2011

Desmond Tutu calls on youth to lead next generation in HIV/AIDS fight

Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Tuesday at a meeting on Robben Island, South Africa, that "was meant to be a symbolic passing of the torch from an older generation of activists to younger people," called on youth to lead the next generation in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Agence France-Presse reports.

5 May 2011

Reliv reports net sales of $21.7 million for first quarter 2011

Reliv International, Inc., a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2011.

4 May 2011

Community-based care programs can improve children's mental health: SAMHSA

According to data released today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, children and youth affected by traumatic events improve their functioning in community-based "system of care" programs.

4 May 2011

Physicians Foundation retains CooperKatz as its public relations agency

The Physicians Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks to advance the work of practicing physicians and improve the quality of healthcare for all Americans, has retained CooperKatz & Company, as its public relations agency.

25 Apr 2011

FiberChoice launches 'Choices for Better Health' nationwide sweepstakes

FiberChoice® chewable fiber supplements today launched the "Choices for Better Health" nationwide sweepstakes to support the simple ways that Americans can defend their health each day. The 28-day campaign lives on Twitter and encourages people to share the small, smart choices they make for overall health and wellness.

22 Apr 2011

University of Freiburg launches new science portal, Surprising Science

The University of Freiburg is extending its communicative bounds with a brand new science portal, Surprising Science. Starting today, the university will regularly present exciting new research findings at www.surprising-science.de, some of them in multimedia form. The site will also provide comprehensive background information and news from daily life at the university.

21 Apr 2011

Social media 'a tricky case' for doctors

Navigating the tell-all online culture can be tricky for any professional but particularly for those who must balance strict rules on patient protection. Cases across the country have highlighted the institutional challenge.

21 Apr 2011

NAMI joins with HealthPartners to reduce stigma of mental illnesses

NAMI Minnesota and HealthPartners are joining together in a campaign to address the stigma of mental illnesses.

21 Apr 2011

BIDMC: Physicians need to create healthy distance between work, home online identities

With ubiquitous social media sites like Facebook and Twitter blurring private and professional lines, there is an increasing need for physicians to create a healthy distance between their work and home online identities, two Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center physicians assert.

19 Apr 2011

Avvo provides five tips for physicians to manage their career online

Avvo, the world's largest online directory for doctors and lawyers that provides free rankings for 90% of the working physicians in the U.S., offers five tips for physicians who are hesitant, because of perceived HIPAA restrictions, to embrace online and social media marketing. Avvo, which was founded to service the legal sector, is no stranger to the impact of regulatory issues on the healthcare industry.

19 Apr 2011

Legionnaire’s bug in Playboy mansion hot tub

Health officials have been able to trace the cause of the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease after a two-month investigation. They found the bug in the hot tub of the Playboy mansion.

17 Apr 2011

Crisis communication lessons from Japan's tsunami disaster

Adam Acar and Yuya Muraki of the Kobe City University of Foreign Studies surveyed and questioned Twitter users and tracked updates from people in the disaster-struck area on the social media site two weeks after the Tohoku earthquake and devastating tsunami of March 11. They hoped to determine what benefits such a system can bring to people involved in a disaster and to those hoping to hear news.

16 Apr 2011

Health situation deteriorates in Cote d'Ivoire as violence continues

Medecins Sans Frontieres on Sunday highlighted its concerns about the health situation in Cote d'Ivoire, Reuters reports.

12 Apr 2011

New USPSTF mammography recommendations confuse women

When the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention, released its recommendations on mammography screenings for US women on November 16, 2009, there was immediate and considerable controversy.

7 Apr 2011

Roche launches Facebook and Twitter accounts to promote diabetes education

Roche Diabetes Care, makers of ACCU-CHEK products and services, has launched dedicated Facebook and Twitter accounts to promote diabetes education, awareness and advocacy.

7 Apr 2011

Scripted engages CW Rainmakers for Genmed awareness campaign

Genmed Holding Corp. is pleased to announce Scripted Consulting has engaged the services of CW Rainmakers (CW) as an integral part of Scripted's company awareness campaign presently underway for Genmed. Scripted and CW are taking the lead in spreading the word about GENM and its unique, competitive advantages in the generic drug industry.

5 Apr 2011

GAAW: ADAO to raise awareness about asbestos dangers

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, which combines education, advocacy, and community to provide a unified voice for asbestos victims, today announced Global Asbestos Awareness Week, "E X P O S E D - The Facts about Asbestos" April 1 - 7, 2011.

From Asthma + Lung UK 2 Apr 2011