Healthcare :: Branson planning chain of surgeries
Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is planning to enter into the health care market with plans to open a chain of doctors’ surgeries, reported by The Sunday Times.
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Grant :: Sanford Provides Gift to Improve the Human Condition
South Dakota businessman Denny Sanford has set a new standard in healthcare philanthropy with an unprecedented gift of $400 million to Sioux Valley Hospitals & Health System.
Red Cross :: American Red Cross urges caution at home
As residents of Central Florida awoke this morning to updated reports of increased devastation in their community, some have begun to start the recovery process.
Smoking :: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
As part of its PR campaign to portray itself as a changed, responsible company, Philip Morris USA for the past two years has claimed that it has stopped opposing smoke-free workplace laws and the company?s web site advises that ?the public should be guided by the conclusions of public health officials regarding the health effects of secondhand smoke.?
Cancer :: Black Americans suffer more from cancer
Black people still have a much higher death rate from cancer than whites even though US cancer death rates are down overall and among blacks as well, the American Cancer Society said.
Medical Products :: FDA and VA to share information on the safe use of Medical Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share information and expertise related to the review and use of FDA-regulated drugs, biologics and medical devices (medical products).
Drug Safety :: FDA reinforces commitment to drug safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined a comprehensive commitment to the safety of drugs and other medical products.
Health Insurance :: Health insurer’s disclosure of patient details criticised
One Australian health insurance company HCF has disclosed its insurer’s details to a third party health care company – McKesson Asia Pacific.
Heart Attack :: Faster heart attack care coming to Michigan Hospitals
Michigan residents who suffer heart attacks will get faster treatment with the most effective emergency heart procedures, under a new multi-hospital initiative being launched in Michigan this week.
Liver :: Lessons learned from liver retransplantation
A new study on liver retransplantation (re-LT) over a 15 year period at a clinic in Germany found that indications for the surgery had changed and there were fewer rejections, complications, and recurrence of disease during that time.