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Employer Health Benefits Survey Shows Few Review Plan Quality

Rick Glover — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:09:43 +0000

Employer Health Benefits Survey Shows Few Review Plan Quality
Just 5% of small firms reported reviewing performance indicators of health plans’ clinical and service quality.

Hispanics, other ethnic groups in Utah often lack health insurance, Census shows

Rick Glover — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:50:27 +0000

Hispanics, other ethnic groups in Utah often lack health insurance, Census shows
Utah counties and ethnic groups are far from equal when it comes to health insurance coverage, according to U.S. Census…

Health profile of Santa Clara County shows need for improvement

Rick Glover — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:23:52 +0000

Health profile of Santa Clara County shows need for improvement
The number of smokers and teens who got pregnant in Santa Clara County declined in the past decade and life expectancy among adults is on the rise, according to Santa Clara County health officials who released Tuesday a 180-page profile of the county’s health today, the first of its kind in over 10 years.

Review of CT scans shows proper procedure in place: Sask. Health Minister Don McMorris

Rick Glover — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:52:11 +0000

Review of CT scans shows proper procedure in place: Sask. Health Minister Don McMorris
Health Minister Don McMorris says the planned review of 7,500 CT scans in the Cypress Health Region demonstrates that the necessary checks on the system are taking place.

Study shows Stelara improves symptoms of depression, anxiety & health-related quality of life in psoriasis patients

Rick Glover — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:50:46 +0000

Study shows Stelara improves symptoms of depression, anxiety & health-related quality of life in psoriasis patients
New research published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) shows that treatment with Stelara (Black Triangle Drug) (ustekinumab) significantly improves symptoms of depression, anxiety and health-related quality of life in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis compared to placebo.

Study shows moderate drinkers have better health

Rick Glover — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:51:23 +0000

Study shows moderate drinkers have better health
People who drink moderate amounts of alcohol have better health on average than those who are teetotal, French scientists said

Research shows direct link between dental health and general health

Rick Glover — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:43:33 +0000

Research shows direct link between dental health and general health
Research has shown a direct link between the health of our mouths and our general health. Periodontal (gum) disease may increase adult risk of diseases such as heart, stroke, diabetes and respiratory diseases. Tooth and gum disease and is one of the most common dental problems of older adults.

Montana mental health court shows early successes

Rick Glover — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:53:18 +0000

Montana mental health court shows early successes
BILLINGS (AP) — Officials say a new adult mental health court in Billings is showing some modest successes in its first year.