A growing body of research demonstrates that contacting individuals after any type of hospital interaction boosts patient satisfaction, mitigates risk and optimizes provider performance. Timely patient surveillance assesses well being, fortifies medication and follow-up compliance, and provides a critical feedback loop for both provider performance and issue resolution. This touch point is essential in order to thrive in today's accountable care environments. Dr. Tom Scaletta, founder of Smart-ER, explains. "My passion for patient contact began fifteen years ago ...

They'll upgrade your laptop. They'll defrag your hard drive. But never ask a geek to dance - unless it's for a good cause. DancingGeeks.com is seeking the dorkiest, most embarrassing displays of rhythmic nerdiness in the country. Viewers will vote on their favorites and Vitaver will donate a total of $10,000 to charity in the name of the top dancers: $5,000 to first place, $3,000 to second place, and $2,000 to third place. Vitaver will also award cash prizes to the top dancers: $500 to first place, $250 to second place, and $100 for third place. "We want ...

DETROIT – A class of medications commonly prescribed to lower blood sugar in diabetic patients appears to protect them from developing heart failure, according to a study at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. "People with diabetes are at risk for developing heart failure," says Henry Ford researcher and cardiologist David Lanfear, M.D., lead author of the study. "Diabetic adults die of heart disease two to four times more than those without diabetes. "Our study data suggest that diabetic patients taking a particular class of medications are less likely to develop heart ...

A clinical decision support tool helped physicians identify patients at high risk of bleeding complications prior to undergoing a coronary intervention procedure and helped guide the use of bleeding avoidance strategies, leading to less complications and a shorter hospital stay, according to a study being presented March 10 at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. More than 1.3 million percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) are performed each year in the United States. Bleeding during and after these procedures is a common risk (3 – 6%). "Bleeding ...

The first multicenter study of hybrid revascularization shows that the emerging procedure for treating coronary artery disease has a similar rate of major adverse events in the first year, compared with percutaneous intervention (stenting). Hybrid revascularization is a minimally invasive blend of coronary bypass surgery and stenting. It has been described as a "best of both worlds" strategy for treating multi-vessel coronary artery disease. Surgeons avoid opening the patient's sternum, which facilitates recovery, while keeping the durability of bypass surgery for the ...

Transfusion of donated blood more than three weeks old results in impaired blood vessel function, a new study of hospital patients shows. Blood banks now consider six weeks to be the maximum permitted storage time of blood for use in transfusion, but recent studies have suggested transfusing blood stored for more than a few weeks has adverse effects in patients undergoing cardiac surgery or critical care. The new finding suggests a mechanism explaining why older blood might be detrimental to patient health: a deficiency in nitric oxide, a short-lived chemical messenger ...

SALT LAKE CITY – Researchers at the Intermountain Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center have developed an innovative tool designed to eliminate 30-day hospital readmissions for heart failure patients and improve the quality of medical care a patient receives in the hospital. The tool, known as the IMRS-HF, was adapted from the Intermountain Risk Score (IMRS) that has been used at Intermountain Medical Center to predict mortality rates in trauma patients. Heart researchers discovered that by using the IMRS-HF, they could more accurately evaluate a patient's ...

The belief among medical professionals in the 1950s that the mortality rate for type A acute aortic dissection during the initial 24 hours was one to two percent per hour appears to hold true in the contemporary era of treatment, based on a review of the large-scale IRAD registry being presented March 9 at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions. "In the 1950s, the medical literature suggested that the mortality rate for type A acute aortic dissection was one percent per hour, but we have limited information about the current rate in an era where ...

Even though a newly recognized cardiomyopathy, which mainly impacts women, is typically treatable, Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy can also be deadly when compounded by other co-morbidities, such as heart failure, according to a study being presented March 9 at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions. This condition, formally known as Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) and informally known as stress cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome, has abrupt onset of symptoms and is characterized by a distinctive left ventricular (LV) contraction profile. Ninety ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Can the length of strands of DNA in patients with heart disease predict their life expectancy? Researchers from the Intermountain Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, who studied the DNA of more that 3,500 patients with heart disease, say yes it can. In the new study, presented Saturday, March 9, at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session in San Francisco, the researchers were able to predict survival rates among patients with heart disease based on the length of strands of DNA found on the ends ...

PHOENIX – A Mayo Clinic study has concluded that patients with implanted cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators can safely drive or ride in an electric car without risk of electromagnetic interference (EMI). The study, titled "Hybrid Cars and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Is It Safe?" is the first of its kind to address the interaction between these devices and electric cars. It will be presented at the 2013 American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session in San Francisco on March 9. In some cases, implanted devices may sense signals ...

Palm Beach Fertility Center founder Mark Denker MD says new test may help to determine and treat IVF implantation failure cause. Mark Denker MD recently announced that a new test is available to IVF patients experiencing implantation failure. Palm Beach Fertility CenterâEUR s Mark Denker MD offers the test on-site at the Center and reports that it is designed to monitor the endometrium during the time of implantation. According to Mark Denker MD, this allows physicians the opportunity to get to the bottom of IVF failure in otherwise healthy women. According to Mark ...

As the name suggests, teardrop banners look like dropping tears and these are special type of marketing equipment that can offer reusability and portability features to businesses. Among the different mediums available for marketing, this is considered cost effective and it is also known to offer the best value for the money spent by the entrepreneurs. It is known to increase the level of exposure available to businesses and whenever this marketing means is used, businesses can get the attention of prospective customers. They can be used in places where people gather in ...

A Chinese saying, "Women hold up half the sky," was the inspiration for The Future Problem Solving Program International's selection of this year's topic to be used at their International Conference. FPSPI, an educational non-profit competition for students ages 10 and beyond, is announcing its topic for the International Conference on International Women's Day this year. International Women's Day was first observed in 1909, and in 1981 Congress established National Women's History Week to be commemorated the second week of March. Congress later expanded the week ...

Paranormal Insider Radio, associated with the paranormal group featured on A&E Television's "Paranormal State" will be interviewing medium and scientist Rob Gutro about his newest book, "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead," on Monday, March 11 at 9 p.m. ET. The radio program is broadcast free over the Internet. Join host, Alex Matsuo, as she interviews meteorologist, Rob Gutro. The special thing about Rob is that not only is he a meteorologist, but he is also a medium. How does he balance his scientific knowledge with his abilities and ...

Athletes for Education (AFE) and Southwest Sports Wellness Foundation (SWSWF), co-hosted the 3rd Annual Celebrity Bowling Bash (CBB) fundraising event on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Kearny Mesa Bowl. Event proceeds totaling $25,000 will benefit the youth outreach programs administered by both nonprofit organizations. Participants in the bowling competition featured local and national sports celebrities and notables from all major sports leagues. Personal appearance by NFL players included: current San Diego Charger Antonio Garay and former San Diego Chargers Kassim Osgood ...

Mr. Oslin B. Sevinger, Minister of Integration, Infrastructure and Environment of Aruba, accepted the delivery of the Island's second streetcar and announced the purchase of two additional self-powered, pollution free streetcars from TIG/m Modern Street Railways, manufacturers of the world's greenest streetcars for inner-city public transportation. "TIG/m represents the best Los Angeles and America has to offer: they're a homegrown small business that is innovative, forward-looking, and green," said Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. "I am proud ...

Performance Technic (PTech) and TNI Racing have announced that they will partner for the full 2013 racing season in the Nitto Tires United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC). PTech will be providing a newly built BMW E46 M3 chassis and will focus on the mechanical set up and car preparation with trackside support from PTech technical director, Matt Mederios. TNI Racing will provide the weekend management, crew and logistics, alongside its two Mazdaspeed 3s. TNI driver Doug Makishima has been tapped to campaign the PTech/TNI Racing BMW M3 entry. "The passion ...

Global Christian Event Network (GCEN) is set to hold its annual Christian Resource Expo on Saturday, April 27th 2013 in the heart of Manhattan, at the Skytop Ballroom, in the world renounced, Hotel Pennsylvania located conveniently across Seventh Avenue from Penn Station with power packed seminars, service exhibitions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The event is set to start at 11am and end at 4pm EDT. Christian Resources Expo (CRExpo) is a one day exhibition and conference created as a platform designed to connect, network and promote kingdom businesses ...

More than two dozen acclaimed artists will have their work displayed publicly as Crystal Cove Alliance (CCA), the official nonprofit partner of Crystal Cove State Park, proudly brings Springtime Magic to the majestic beachfront property from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 16 and 17. Each year, local artists apply to be part of CCA's Fine Art Program. A group of 30 is selected to exhibit paintings depicting the park's inspirational landscapes and sell them as part of the fundraising efforts for CCA. "Painting a beautiful natural setting preserves it forever, and Springtime ...

Crown & Caliber (http://www.crownandcaliber.com/), the leading purchaser of high-end luxury watches, has announced that is has received an increased financial commitment from its private equity sponsor, Powell Growth Capital, LLC (http://www.powellgrowthcapital.com/). While the specific terms of this increased equity commitment cannot be divulged, Hamilton Powell of Powell Growth Capital stated, "We are very excited about the incredible success the team at Crown & Caliber has achieved. The customer response has exceeded our expectations. We therefore have agreed ...

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP attorneys Wendy A. Duprey, Scott F. Ellis, Stephanie K. Gause, Karen L. Hart, Heather H. Jobe, Jeffrey S. Lowenstein, Christopher B. Trowbridge, and Gwen I. Walraven have been named to the 2013 "Texas Rising Stars" list published by Super Lawyers - a Thomson Reuters publication and rating service. "Texas Rising Stars" recognizes lawyers across 70 practice areas who are 40 years or younger or in the first 10 years of their practice. According to Super Lawyers, inclusion is based on a highly selective process comprised ...

Debitway.ca, "Canada's Favourite Way to Pay" is announcing today the launch of their official corporate blog that will focus on the payment processing industry and give a fresh, newsworthy and insightful view into the booming global money market. "DebitWay is proud to announce the launch of our new remittance and payment processing blog that we are certain will rapidly become a trusted industry voice," announced Rod Tomita, Regional Senior Business Development Manager for DebitWay.ca. "And with the skilled and passionate writing team we have ...

Elliott Homes LLC has been named a recipient of the 2013 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award presented by Talk of the Town News and Celebration Media U.S. (CMUS). The Talk of the Town Awards honor companies and professionals that provide excellent customer service, as reported by their customers through user-review websites, blogs, business-rating services, social media, and industry accolades. This data is analyzed by a team of researchers who calculate each company's star rating. Only those that receive a 4-star to 5-star rating receive the Talk of the Town ...

The Georgia CIO Leadership Association is now accepting nominations for the fifteenth annual Georgia CIO of the Year Awards on November 1, 2013 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Established in 1998 and considered the premier technology executive program in the state, this event honors chief information officers who have shown excellence in managing enterprise-wide information systems. The five awards categories are: Global, Enterprise, Corporate, Non-profit / Public Sector, and Lifetime Achievement. Nominations for the Awards may be submitted by anyone with knowledge ...