Use of Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy May Increase

Development of a joint inpatient electronic health records system will satisfy almost all the requirements of the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments, according to a long sequestered report obtained by Nextgov. 123rfBy Kate StinchfieldMONDAY, Dec. 1, 2008 (Health.com) Pregnant women who take the epilepsy drug valproate may be more likely to have a child with autism than those who dont take the seizure-controlling drug, according to a study The Health Protection Agency today announced the appointment of Professor Anthony Kessel as its Director of Public Health Strategy. Can the "Joint Commission" be added to the list of regulatory programs that keep prices high since hospitals and many health care institutions spend fortunes just trying to remain compliant with its' decrees. The Health Protection Agency today announced the appointment of Professor Anthony Kessel as its Director of Public Health Strategy. Active and retired state workers will see a 5 percent increase in the cost of their health insurance. The state Public Employees Benefit Board decided Wednesday to save $23 million over the next fiscal year by reducing the state subsidy