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Pakistani Refugees Continue To Be At High Risk For Disease, U.N. Says
The 2 million Pakistani refugees forced from their homes due to a military offensive against Taliban militants in the northwestern Swat Valley continue to be at high risk for diseases "as they cope with damaged water and sewage systems in towns and villages," according to the U.N., Bloomberg reports. "Displaced people are threatened with diarrhea, measles and respiratory infections as a result of the strain on the health service, [Eric] Laroche, [assistant director-general of the Health Action in Crises Cluster of the WHO], said. So far, the WHO"s early warning system has managed to identify and control more than 30 potential communicable disease outbreaks, he said," Bloomberg writes (Tighe/Qayum, 7/3).

Sandra R. Gordon Wins Golden Trumpet Award From The Publicity Club Of Chicago
At the 50th Annual Trumpet Awards Luncheon at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Sandra R. Gordon received one of the most coveted public relations awards from the Publicity Club of Chicago (PCC). As the director of public relations at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Sandra was the lead visionary and creative force for their organization"s multi-faceted special event "Seventy-five Years of Orthopaedic Surgery".
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Doctor Works To Reduce Cancer Burden In Africa
In 2010, cancer will be the single leading cause of death worldwide, overtaking chronic illnesses such as heart disease and stroke. Already cancer causes more deaths than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. Almost three-quarters of new cases will occur in developing countries, with more than a million cases in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020, according to World Health Organization projections.
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Electronic Medical Record Technology Uptake Faces Challenges

HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that while health systems and physician groups in the Phoenix market seem to be ahead of the curve in adopting electronic medical records (EMR), there is a high rate of "deinstallation" wherein physician groups cancel their EMR contracts as a result of training, functionality or affordability issues. According to the recent Phoenix Market Overview, this trend is especially prevalent among smaller physician groups and points to the need for a simplified, affordable solution. The uptake of EMR technology in the Phoenix area and throughout Arizona is a result of a 2005 executive order by then-Gov. Janet Napolitano that all healthcare providers install EMR by 2010. The market"s top hospital systems, Banner Health and Catholic Healthcare West, have installed EMR, as have several other hospitals in Phoenix. Long-term benefits of EMR include reduced transcription costs, lower chart and file storage expenses and the potential for reduced premiums on malpractice insurance. "Because the Phoenix area has been a real leader in EMR uptake, this is the first market in which we are seeing this deinstallation issue arise, but it likely will not be the last," said Chris Clancy, market analyst with HealthLeaders-InterStudy. "There"s a physician shortage in Phoenix, so with overcrowded waiting rooms, it"s difficult for doctors and their staffs to carve out ample time for training on EMR technology." Financial issues are another factor in physicians opting out of EMR deals, as the system requires a significant financial investment and expensive upgrades. Such challenges are not unique to physician groups as hospitals are struggling with financial constraints as well. In areas like Miami, where the economic downturn is threatening the profitability of hospitals, uptake of EMR has been slow because of a lack of funding for such capital projects. Why Pharmaceutical Companies Need Market Overviews Market Overviews provide a detailed analysis of local healthcare market drivers in 87 of the nation"s most dynamic metro areas, allowing pharmaceutical executives to quickly gain local area expertise. Each report provides local-level insights into: health systems and hospitals, physicians, health plans, Medicare/Medicaid, pharmaceutical environment, legislation and employers. About HealthLeaders-InterStudy HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a Decision Res, Inc. company, is the authoritative for managed care data, analysis and news. About Decision Res, Inc. Decision Res, Inc. is a cohesive portfolio of companies that offers best-in-class, high-value information and insights on important sectors of the healthcare industry. Clients rely on this analysis and data to make informed decisions. All company, brand or product names contained in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. HealthLeaders-InterStudy


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