$55.6 Billion Price Tag Large, But Not a Key Driver of Total Health Care Spending For immediate release: September 7, 2010 Boston, MA – … Continue reading “Medical liability costs in U.S. pegged at 2.4 percent of annual health care spending”
Many stopped eating eggs or checked if the eggs in their home were on the recall list For immediate release: Friday, September 3, 2010 … Continue reading “Poll: Most Americans aware of egg recall”
Few Meet Federal Guidelines for “Meaningful Use,” Putting Potential Stimulus Funding at Risk For immediate release: Thursday, August 26, 2010 Boston, MA – Transforming … Continue reading “U.S. hospitals making only modest gains in adoption of electronic health records”
For immediate release: Monday, August 16, 2010 BOSTON, MA — Once thought to be a problem primarily in the developed world, cancer is now … Continue reading “Global Health Leaders advocate for expanding cancer care in developing countries”
For immediate release: Monday, August 16, 2010 Boston, MA – Eating protein-rich foods other than red meat could play an important role in lowering … Continue reading “Shifting protein sources away from red meats may reduce risk of heart disease in women”
Stronger Evidence Base Needed for Researchers, Program Implementers, Policymakers and Advocates For immediate release: Tuesday, July 14, 2010 Boston, Massachusetts – A report issued … Continue reading “Report proposes new research agenda on pregnancy intentions of HIV-positive women in resource-limited settings”
Operating Theatres and Essential Surgical Equipment Often Unavailable in Developing Regions For immediate release: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Boston, MA — More than two … Continue reading “More than two billion people worldwide lack access to surgical services”
Researchers Call for More Bike-Friendly Environments to Combat Obesity For immediate release: Monday, June 28, 2010 Boston, MA— Premenopausal women who make even small increases … Continue reading “Bicycling, brisk walking help women control weight”
For immediate release: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Boston, MA – In response to the H1N1 flu, most employees at U.S. businesses say their company took … Continue reading “Employers took many measures to protect employees and avoid business impact of H1N1 flu outbreak”
Researchers examine risks and consequences of cigarette smoking to all inhabitants of multiple-unit housing; challenge status quo BOSTON, MA — In an effort to … Continue reading “Puffing in public housing poses serious health risks to tenants”