J. Larry Jameson to head University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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
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
The spreadsheet lists all spending reductions by department.
Worker’s insurance contributions rose more than premiums increased
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
The discovery encourages researchers after bad news about experimental Alzheimer’s drugs.
A fast and accurate test called a major improvement in TB care
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
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
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
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
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.