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Middle-aged Women Experience More Stress But Have Lower Blood Pressure
Both blood pressure and serum lipid levels have improved in Swedish middle-aged women during the past 30 years. Levels of perceived mental stress, however, have increased significantly. These are the of a thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Calypso Medical Study Shows Potential For Improving Radiotherapy Treatment Accuracy Of Deadly Pancreatic Tumors
Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc., announced the publication of data from a clinician sponsored investigational study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating the utility of the Calypso® System in tracking tumor movement in the pancreas. The data will be presented at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), July 26-30, at the Anaheim Convention Center. "In areas of the body, such as the pancreas, that are susceptible to respiratory motion it can prove difficult to handle the spectrum of motion that can arise," said James Metz, M.D., Clinical Director, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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Newly Nominated Surgeon General Will Need To Talk More Openly About HIV/AIDS, Opinion Piece Says
Newly nominated Surgeon General Regina Benjamin has a "tall order" ahead of her being "[c]hief health educator" of the U.S., "and, if confirmed, she will have to talk to us all in terms we plainly understand," Lorraine Teel, executive director of the Minnesota AIDS Project, writes in a Minneapolis Star Tribune opinion piece. She adds, "But when it comes to unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS, the message becomes more difficult" than messages related to nutrition and obesity. Teel says that "former Surgeon Generals tried to educate us," on HIV/AIDS, such as Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, but he "was prevented from speaking frankly." Teel continues, "Let"s hope that this Surgeon General"s administration sounds the alarm, loud and clear, about HIV. A major factor in why we are not winning the battle against AIDS is because we have been forced to only politely talk about risk" (7/1).
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Electronic Medical Record Technology Uptake Faces Challenges

HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that while health systems and physician groups in the Phoenix market seem to be ahead of the curve in adopting electronic medical records (EMR), there is a high rate of "deinstallation" wherein physician groups cancel their EMR contracts as a result of training, functionality or affordability issues. According to the recent Phoenix Market Overview, this trend is especially prevalent among smaller physician groups and points to the need for a simplified, affordable solution. The uptake of EMR technology in the Phoenix area and throughout Arizona is a result of a 2005 executive order by then-Gov. Janet Napolitano that all healthcare providers install EMR by 2010. The market"s top hospital systems, Banner Health and Catholic Healthcare West, have installed EMR, as have several other hospitals in Phoenix. Long-term benefits of EMR include reduced transcription costs, lower chart and file storage expenses and the potential for reduced premiums on malpractice insurance. "Because the Phoenix area has been a real leader in EMR uptake, this is the first market in which we are seeing this deinstallation issue arise, but it likely will not be the last," said Chris Clancy, market analyst with HealthLeaders-InterStudy. "There"s a physician shortage in Phoenix, so with overcrowded waiting rooms, it"s difficult for doctors and their staffs to carve out ample time for training on EMR technology." Financial issues are another factor in physicians opting out of EMR deals, as the system requires a significant financial investment and expensive upgrades. Such challenges are not unique to physician groups as hospitals are struggling with financial constraints as well. In areas like Miami, where the economic downturn is threatening the profitability of hospitals, uptake of EMR has been slow because of a lack of funding for such capital projects. Why Pharmaceutical Companies Need Market Overviews Market Overviews provide a detailed analysis of local healthcare market drivers in 87 of the nation"s most dynamic metro areas, allowing pharmaceutical executives to quickly gain local area expertise. Each report provides local-level insights into: health systems and hospitals, physicians, health plans, Medicare/Medicaid, pharmaceutical environment, legislation and employers. About HealthLeaders-InterStudy HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a Decision Res, Inc. company, is the authoritative for managed care data, analysis and news. About Decision Res, Inc. Decision Res, Inc. is a cohesive portfolio of companies that offers best-in-class, high-value information and insights on important sectors of the healthcare industry. Clients rely on this analysis and data to make informed decisions. All company, brand or product names contained in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. HealthLeaders-InterStudy


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