Sunday, February 19, 2012

health news



IT / Internet / E-mail photo
Electronic Health Record Use In US Hospitals Has Doubled In Last Two Years
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
The percentage of US hospitals using health information technology such as Electronic Health Records has more than doubled in the last two years, according to an announcement by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary... [read article]

Bird Flu / Avian Flu photo
Mutated H5N1 Virus Research To Remain Under Wraps For Now, Says WHO
Written by Christian Nordqvist
The temporary moratorium on research on lab-modified bird flu (H5N1) viruses is to be extended, and the publication of the studies' "entire manuscript" is to be delayed. This was the conclusion of a small group of experts... [read article]

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness photo
Qnexa Obesity Drug - FDA Concerned About Long-term Side Effects
Written by Christian Nordqvist
The FDA has expressed concerned regarding obesity drug Qnexa - a combination of phentermine and topiramate - and what associations there may be between long-term usage and birth defect risks, as well as its impact on the heart... [read article]

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