Monthly Archives: December 2012

Virtual Reality and Robotics in Neurosurgery—Promise and Challenges

Posted on December 20, 2012

Special Supplement to Neurosurgery Presents Updates on Emerging Technologies for Brain Philadelphia, Pa. (December 20, 2012) – Robotic technologies have the potential to help neurosurgeons perform precise, technically demanding operations, together with virtual reality environments to help them navigate through … Continue reading →

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In Media Coverage of Nursing Homes, Negative Stories Predominate

Posted on December 15, 2012

Only Ten Percent of News Stories are Positive, Reports Study in Medical Care Philadelphia, Pa. (December 13, 2012) – Analysis of media portrayals of nursing homes finds that negative stories outnumber positive stories by five to one, reports a study … Continue reading →

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Morning vs Nighttime Replacement Affects Adverse Events with Extended-Wear Contact Lenses

Posted on December 11, 2012

Avoid Handling EW/CW Lenses at Night, Suggests Study in Optometry and Vision Science Philadelphia, Pa. (December 10, 2012) – For people using 30-day extended-wear/continuous-wear (EW/CW) contact lenses, replacing lenses at night doesn’t lower the risk of complications compared to changing … Continue reading →

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Face Transplantation Calls for ‘Reverse Craniofacial Planning’

Posted on December 11, 2012

Principles of Craniofacial Surgery Can Inform the Surgical Plan, Says Report in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Philadelphia, Pa. (December 10, 2012) – As surgical teams gain experience with facial transplantation, a careful approach to planning based on the principles … Continue reading →

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Journals Recognized for Excellence in Editorial and Design at the 2012 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards

Posted on December 10, 2012

Four LWW Journals Take Home Silver and Bronze Awards in 3 Categories New York, NY (December 10, 2012) – Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, part of Wolters Kluwer Health, is pleased to announce that it has won awards in three categories … Continue reading →

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‘Transport Infrastructure’ Determines Spread of HIV Subtypes in Africa

Posted on December 4, 2012

  Study in AIDS Journal Uses Advanced Mapping Techniques to Assess Role of ‘Spatial Accessibility’ Philadelphia, Pa. (December 4,  2012) – Road networks and geographic factors affecting “spatial accessibility” have a major impact on the spread of HIV across sub-Saharan … Continue reading →

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Antiretroviral Treatment for HIV Reduces Food Insecurity, Reports AIDS Journal

Posted on December 4, 2012

By Increasing Work Ability, Anti-HIV Drugs May Reduce Hunger as well as Improve Health Philadelphia, Pa. (December 4, 2012) – Can treatment with modern anti-HIV drugs help fight hunger for HIV-infected patients in Africa?  Starting antiretroviral therapy for HIV reduces … Continue reading →

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Wolters Kluwer Health and FX Conferences Partner to Offer Audio Recordings of Conference Presentations and Webinars via OvidSP

Posted on December 3, 2012

  100 Recordings of Expert Commentary Help Professionals in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotech, and Healthcare Industries Stay Current on New Regulations, Guidelines, and Developments New York, NY (December 3, 2012) – Wolters Kluwer Health announced today a partnership with … Continue reading →

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New ‘Pipeline’ Device Offers New Option for Difficult-to-Treat Aneurysms

Posted on December 3, 2012

But Postmarketing Data Raise Some Cautions over Risks, Reports Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (December 3, 2012) – A new technology called the Pipeline embolization device (PED) shows encouraging results in patients with certain types of difficult-to-treat brain aneurysms, reports the December … Continue reading →

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Wolters Kluwer Health and Nestlé Foundation Renew Commitment to Provide Vital Nutrition Resources to Healthcare Professionals and Researchers in Low-Income Countries

Posted on December 3, 2012

Electronic Medical and Human Nutrition Full Text Resources Now Accessible via OvidSP New York, NY (December 3, 2012) – Wolters Kluwer Health today announced its renewed commitment to the Nestlé Foundation’s enLINK initiative, which supports the research of healthcare professionals … Continue reading →

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