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Improving Patient Care by Making Sure Devices Work Well Together

Thu, 2013-08-22 18:44 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Albert Gomez

blogs.fda.gov - by Bakul Patel - August 6, 2013

Interoperability refers to the ability of medical devices to interact and for electronic health record systems to talk to each other using a common vocabulary. It is similar to the concept of “plug and play” computer attachments like a web cam or mouse, which are made so that products can operate with different brands and models of computers.

While it may seem abstract, successful interoperability among medical devices can improve patient care, reduce errors, and lower costs.

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Consumer Health IT Summit - September 16, 2013

Wed, 2013-08-14 11:02 — Kathy Gilbeaux

      

MAIN PROGRAM
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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

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H7N9 Bird Flu in China Likely Spread Between People, Researchers Find

Tue, 2013-08-06 09:30 — Kathy Gilbeaux

 

submitted by Luis Kun

bmj.com - nbcnews.com - reuters - by Kate Kelland
August 6, 2013

CLICK HERE - BMJ - Research - Probable person to person transmission of novel avian influenza A (H7N9) virus in Eastern China, 2013: epidemiological investigation

LONDON - The first scientific analysis of probable human-to-human transmission of a deadly new strain of bird flu that emerged in China this year gives the strongest evidence yet that the H7N9 virus can pass between people, scientists said on Wednesday.

Research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) analyzing a family cluster of cases of H7N9 infection in eastern China found it was very likely the virus "transmitted directly from the index patient (a 60-year-old man) to his daughter."

Experts commenting on the research said while it did not necessarily mean H7N9 is any closer to becoming the next flu pandemic, "it does provide a timely reminder of the need to remain extremely vigilant."

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Public Health, Energy and Climate Change: A Survey of Maryland Residents, Summer 2013

Sun, 2013-07-28 18:28 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Gina Angiola

climatechangecommunication.org

This report present findings from a survey mailed to over 2,000 adults about public perceptions and policy preferences regarding the health implications of energy choices and climate change in Maryland. The report can be downloaded here (44 page .PDF report):
Public health, energy and climate change: A survey of Maryland residents, summer 2013.

Akerlof, K., Maibach, E. W., & Mitchell, C. S. (2013). Public health, energy and climate change: A survey of Maryland residents, summer 2013. Fairfax, VA: Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University; Baltimore, MD: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The Fourth Annual Workshop on Health IT and Economics (WHITE 2013) - November 15-16

Mon, 2013-07-15 13:33 — Kathy Gilbeaux

Event Website: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/CHIDSWHITE/

November 15-16th, 2013
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

About the Workshop on Health IT and Economics (WHITE):

WHITE is an annual summit designed to deliver the latest research, inspire innovation, and accelerate healthcare transformation at the intersection of health information technology and economics.  WHITE cultivates a multidisciplinary research community by stimulating new ideas with both policy and business implications and engaging with multiple health ecosystem stakeholders.

Report: US life expectancy up, but health lagging behind other nations.

Sun, 2013-07-14 01:25 — Maeryn Obley

Submitted by Susan Steinhauser

bulletinhealthcare.com - July 11th, 2013 - Michael Raskin

Research on US health and life expectancy received extensive reporting in print, online, and on two of last night’s national news broadcasts, where it garnered more than three minutes of total coverage. Most reports pointed out that, while there have been improvements regarding certain health measures, including life expectancy, the US lags behind many other countries. Many of the reports cited US obesity rates as a major factor.

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State of U.S. health 'mediocre': report

Sun, 2013-07-14 01:22 — Maeryn Obley

reuters.com - July 10th, 2013 - Julie Steenhuysen

The United States is falling behind its economic peers in most measures of health, despite making gains in the past two decades, according to a sweeping study of data from 34 countries.

Although Americans are living longer, with overall U.S. life expectancy increasing to 78.2 in 2010 from 75.2 in 1990, increases in psychiatric disorders, substance abuse and conditions that cause back, muscle and joint pain mean many do not feel well enough to enjoy those added years of life.

"Despite a level of health expenditures that would have seemed unthinkable a generation ago, the health of the U.S. population has improved only gradually and has fallen behind the pace of progress in many other wealthy nations," Dr. Harvey Fineberg of the Institute of Medicine in Washington, D.C., wrote in an editorial published on Wednesday with the study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Videos - Identifying and Managing Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), and PTSD in the wake of the Boston Marathon Bombings

Sun, 2013-06-30 18:13 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Steven Locke

Dear Colleagues,

In light of the recent bombings and the events of Newtown, we are sadly reminded of the need to have access to information about identification and management of acute stress and posttraumatic stress disorder.  

To help provide this information to those who wish it, the MGH Psychiatry Academy has worked with Dr Luana Marques, Director of Psychotherapy Training and Research in the MGH Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders, to develop two 30 minute presentations focusing on 1) management of acute stress and psychological first aid, and 2) PTSD.  We hope that this information will bring us all up to speed on how to best help the victims of the bombing.  

While we are not able to offer credits for viewing these presentations, we have posted them for access free of charge with some associated resource links at: http://www.mghcme.org/bostonstrong 

We hope you find the material helpful. Many thanks to Luana Marques for preparing and taping these presentations.  Please feel free to share this email with our colleagues within and outside of MGH psychiatry.

Sincerely,

Tristan Gorrindo and Naomi Simon

Faster Method to Identify Salmonella Strains

Sat, 2013-06-29 20:57 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Luis Kun

homelandsecuritynewswire.com - June 4, 2013

There are more than a million estimated cases of salmonellosis annually in the United States, resulting in approximately 400 deaths, nearly 20,000 hospitalizations and an economic burden of millions of dollars. New method may significantly reduce the time it takes health officials to identify Salmonella strains.

A new approach may be able to reduce by more than half the time it takes health officials to identify Salmonella strains, according to researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

The finding may significantly speed up the response to many outbreaks of foodborne illness, allowing epidemiological investigators to identify the exact strains of Salmonella that make people sick and to find more quickly — and eliminate — the source of the disease.

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Oregon Drills First Responders for Bioterrorism Attack

Wed, 2013-06-05 22:48 — Kathy Gilbeaux

       

First responders to a bioterror attack drill collecting samples // Source: baike.com

homelandsecuritynewswire.com - May 22, 2013

A three day drill called the Portland Area Capabilities Exercise (PACE), simulating a terrorist attack involving a biological weapon, will take place across fifty different facilities and sixty-five jurisdictions in the state of Oregon.

Officials say the exercise is the largest to be conducted since 2007.

“Exercises such as this are critical to identifying strengths and weaknesses in our response capabilities and to understanding the complexities of multi-state, multi-agency incident response operations,” Scott Porter, director of Washington County Emergency Management and co-chair of the exercise process, told the Oregonian.

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