http://medicalwebtimes.com/ Medical Web Times * Bite Size Medical News * Latest Medical News for Medical Professionals on the run ... http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/4-experts-weigh-impact-health-reform-ruling 2012-06-29 10:40:24With the nation on the edge of its seat June 28, the Supreme Court ruled it constitutional for all Americans to obtain health insurance or face penalties. And with the remaining sections of the ACA staying in place, healthcare reform was deemed to be in full swing, resulting in another victory for the Obama administration. With that said, we compiled four expert reactions to the Supreme Court's ACA decision. read morehttp://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/medical-device-industry-feeling-ill-over-scotus-healthcare-ruling 2012-06-29 10:35:23Despite numerous organizations nationwide applauding the recent Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a new Kalorama report finds that the medical device industry may be feeling significantly more feverish regarding the recent healthcare ruling. According to report officials, the industry will face additional costs due to a tax provision included in the act that is slated to take effect next year.  read morehttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm310191.htm 2012-06-29 10:35:00Bedford Laboratories today announced a nationwide voluntary hospital/user‐level recall for: Vecuronium Bromide for Injection, 20 mg vial – NDC #55390‐039‐10 Lot 2067134 – Exp. Date 5/31/2013 First Shipment – 8/8/2011 Last Shipment – 11/9/2011 Please note: This recall is for lot 2067134 only. No other lots of Vecuronium Bromide for injection Preservative Free are subject to this voluntary recall.http://rss.sciam.com/click.phdo?i=07bf0ea3406ec948ac83a71eccecbc29 2012-06-29 10:33:00Can you pee lying down? Science needs you!! [More] http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/himss-others-relieved-after-supreme-court-decision-ready-move 2012-06-29 10:31:51The Supreme Court brought down its gavel June 28 in favor of the Affordable Care Act, and most healthcare IT stakeholders are ready to put the uncertainty behind them and move on. read morehttp://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/health-reform-law-seen-boon-population-health 2012-06-29 10:21:21So the Supreme Court ruling – finally – has been handed down and the verdict is out: Chief Justice Roberts' hand pulled the ACA to shore. How do officials in the public health sector feel about the final 5-4 decision? For the most part, positively – though many officials emphasize it’s just the first step on a long road to reform. read morehttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm310335.htm 2012-06-29 10:09:00Queso Fresco Cheesehttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm310329.htm 2012-06-29 10:06:00Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 2,598 cases of bagged salad. The product being recalled is Dole Hearts of Romaine coded 0540N165112A or B, with Use-by date of June 26 and UPC 7143000956 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.http://feeds.wsjonline.com/~r/wsj/xml/rss/3_7089/~3/BSkGUMEcFDM/SB10001424052702303561504577496473020359032.html 2012-06-29 09:51:38GlaxoSmithKline kept up the pressure on Human Genome Sciences by extending its offer for the U.S. biotech company to July 20, four days after the target company's deadline for finding alternative suitors. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm310334.htm 2012-06-29 09:50:00Risk of serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.