Health News and Scoops

"Malaria cure" claim sparks Vienna probe

Doctor Medical — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:47:43 +0000

By Michael Shields VIENNA | Mon Feb 6, 2012 1:08pm EST VIENNA (Reuters) – A Vienna hospital is searching for long-retired staff who might hold clues to a man’s claim that he was deliberately infected with malaria when he was a psychiatric patient nearly half a century ago. The case shed fresh light on an [...]

Walmart to label healthier food as "Great For You"

Doctor Medical — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:47:40 +0000

By Jessica Wohl Tue Feb 7, 2012 12:17am EST (Reuters) – After a lengthy debate, Walmart decided that eggs are indeed healthy. Eggs are among the foods getting a new “Great For You” icon from the world’s largest retailer as it tries to convince shoppers that they can make healthy, low-cost choices when picking out [...]

Urogynecologist Joins Women & Infants’ Staff

Doctor Medical — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:38:38 +0000

Providence, RI, February 01, 2012 –(PR.com)– Urogynecologist Melissa Huggins, MD, of East Greenwich, has joined the staff of Women Infants Hospital’s Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. She sees patients at the Women Infants Center for Women’s Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Providence. A graduate of the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dr. [...]

Medical Development Group Announces March 7th Forum

Doctor Medical — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:38:36 +0000

Waltham, MA, February 02, 2012 –(PR.com)– The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Forum entitled “Orthopedics: New Devices for Every Stage of Life.” In the world of “Quality Care,” the specialty of orthopedics is a leading contributor to life enrichment. Panelists take an insightful look at one of the more successful fields [...]

viaLanguage Signs National Purchase Agreement with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Doctor Medical — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:38:33 +0000

Portland, OR, February 06, 2012 –(PR.com)– viaLanguage, a leading provider of global healthcare translation and localization services, announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) that allows the Association’s 38 independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield member companies to participate and purchase translation services directly from [...]