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Editor's Picks
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Paralyzed teen plans trip to Costa Rica for stem cell surgery
An 18-year-old who was paralyzed after a car accident has seen improved mobility and sensation after four rounds of stem-cell injections she had in China. In this story by her hometown newspaper—The Shreveport Times—Kayla Spano says she plans to give stem cell treatment another try, but this time will travel to a Costa Rica hospital and undergo more intense therapy. [Read More]
Around the world to a better back
Some might envy Canada's universal healthcare, but Eric Slone for one found very little "care" for his degenerative disc disease. In fact, he says one physician snapped at him, "It's going to get worse. What part of 'degenerative' don't you understand?" So he paid out of pocket and sought care at Apollo Hospitals Group in India, where he says his spine surgeon said, "This isn't rocket science. It's a pretty common procedure." [Read More]
Tawam Molecular Imaging Centre breaks ground
Tawam Hospital in Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates has broken ground on a molecular imaging center. The center is the result of an agreement last year between Mubadala Development Company and Siemens Healthcare to create a stand-alone facility aimed at improving diagnostic imaging in the region. Tawam Molecular Imaging Center is scheduled for completion in 2009 and will offer imaging systems to improve early detection and tracking of cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases. This is the latest example of the UAE developing facilities and technologies in the region that used to only be available abroad. [Read More]
U.S. healthcare least popular out of 10 countries
The saying goes, perception is reality. So what's the reality of a third of Americans saying the U.S. healthcare system needs a complete overhaul? And 50% said "fundamental changes are needed to make it work better," according to a new Harris Interactive survey. The report puts the U.S. healthcare system on the bottom of 10 countries surveyed. The Dutch system came out on top, with only 9% saying it needs complete retooling. [Read More]
New Global E-Newsletter
You might also be interested in Patient Safety Monitor: Global Edition: an e-newsletter from HealthLeaders Media's parent company, HCPro, Inc. This free, twice monthly e-newsletter provides you with patient safety news from across the world, and helps you stay current about topics concerning infection control, medication errors, and quality of care. For more information, visit www.hcpro.com/global. [Read More] |
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Webcasts and Audioconferences
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On Demand: Service Line Strategies Workshop 2008: Neurosciences
July 24, 2008: Niche Marketing Strategies: Build Boomer Loyalty Now
On Demand: Marketing Oncology: Strategies for Service Line Campaigns
On Demand: Proven Compensation Strategies for Part-time Physicians |
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The Hospital of the Future
| Sure, your organization offers sophisticated, compassionate care. But the patients of tomorrow will want much more than that. [Read More] |
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Audio Feature
UAE Gets Closer to Universal Coverage
David L. Printy, president and CEO of Oasis Hospital, talks about the establishment of health coverage in the United Arab Emirates. [Listen Now] |
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