J. Larry Jameson to head University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

September 3rd, 2010

The dean of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago will replace Arthur Rubenstein, who announced his retirement in March.

Doctor’s four-state abortion business under investigation

September 3rd, 2010

The Maryland Board of Physicians and Elkton police will investigate physician Steven Brigham, whose business conducts abortions in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.

Governor Rendell posts PA budgetary freeze spreadsheet

September 3rd, 2010

The spreadsheet lists all spending reductions by department.

Worker’s insurance contributions rose more than premiums increased

September 3rd, 2010

While healthcare premiums for family health insurance increased by just 3 percent last year, worker’s contributions increased by 14 percent, a survey shows.

Scientist discovers protein that contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease

September 2nd, 2010

The discovery encourages researchers after bad news about experimental Alzheimer’s drugs.

A fast and accurate test called a major improvement in TB care

September 2nd, 2010

The test could replace the 125-year-old test used currently that is slow and often misses cases, experts say.

‘Facility fees’ are increasing costs for some doctor visits

September 2nd, 2010

The fees for overhead costs at some physician’s offices owned by a hospital or health system are not covered by some insurance plans.

New program will work to turn cancer research into practical treatments

September 2nd, 2010

The Women’s Cancer Research Center will focus primarily on breast and ovarian cancer.

Second measles case in less than a month discovered in Montgomery County

September 2nd, 2010

The two cases, occurring in people who had recently traveled to Africa, are unrelated, health officials say.

Survey shows less than half of Americans favor health care reform law

September 1st, 2010

43 percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of the Federal law, while 45 percent have an unfavorable opinion, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey.