News outlets report on the implications and follow up after Wednesday’s donor conference to aid Haiti’s rebuilding effort.
Newsweek: “The next big challenge is figuring out how to apply the raised funds to fix not just Haiti’s earthquake damage, but also the years of poverty and corruption that have plagued the nation [...]
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Media Report On Haiti Rebuilding Effort After Donor Conference
Posted by admin on Nisan 6th, 2010
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No Comments »Medicare Cuts Physicians’ Payments Again – No April Fool
Posted by admin on Nisan 6th, 2010
The following can be attributed to William H. Fleming III, MD, president of the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Fleming’s statement addresses the Medicare physician payment cuts effective today.
“It’s ironic that today, April Fools’ Day, Medicare cuts physician payments more than 21 percent. It’s ironic because we all know the cut [...]
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Posted by admin on Nisan 6th, 2010
On World Health Day, the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) is celebrating the important work speech-language pathologists, audiologists and supportive personnel contribute to the health of our communities.
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 1000 Cities, 1000 Lives campaign for World Health Day focuses on urbanization and [...]
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Posted by admin on Nisan 6th, 2010
May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month. Many of us take our abilities to hear and speak for granted but as Hosea Ballou said, “every word spoken within the hearing of little children tends towards the formation of character.” Communication skills are vital to our fundamental development and the function [...]
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Posted by admin on Nisan 5th, 2010
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), the leading association representing the manufacturers, innovators and developers of medical imaging and radiation therapy systems, said it is supportive of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ongoing interest to further reduce exposure to unnecessary medical radiation and minimize medical errors.
“Reducing patients’ exposure [...]
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Posted by admin on Nisan 5th, 2010
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) applauds Congress and President Obama’s efforts in achieving overarching healthcare reform, lifting barriers to timely treatment for cancer patients which will save countless lives.
Studies have shown that lack of health insurance leads to patients having their cancer diagnosed later than patients with health insurance, [...]
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Posted by admin on Nisan 5th, 2010
Following the recent publications (1,2,3) highlighting potential dangers of ionising radiation resulting from imaging testing, the ESC experts feel that it is important to voice support of the technology. “We want to reassure the public that for individual patients the benefits of receiving an accurate diagnosis are likely to far [...]
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Posted by admin on Nisan 5th, 2010
Cardiac nuclear imaging and computed tomography angiography (CCTA) still have an important role to play in cardiac disease diagnosis, say experts from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Following the recent publications (1,2,3) highlighting potential dangers of ionising radiation resulting from imaging testing, the ESC experts feel that it is important to [...]
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