Smartphones That Measure Radiation, Bad Breath To Be Unveiled

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Japan's foremost mobile phone company is planning to unveil a smartphone that has different "jackets", each with sensors and software that allows the owner to measure radiation levels in their surroundings, or tells them if they have bad breath, or how much body fat or muscle bulk they ...

GOP Defections Kill Disaster Aid Measure

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

The U.S. House, in a surprise setback to Republican leaders, defeated a spending bill providing $3.65 billion in aid to victims of recent natural disasters and needed to prevent a government shutdown. Find more info about GOP Defections Kill Disaster Aid Measure photos videos pictures. read more

Hospital Readmission Rates Don’t Accurately Measure Quality Of Care

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

An investigation published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) discovered avoidable readmissions after discharge from hospital are relatively uncommon and are not an accurate measure of quality of care. In Canada, urgent or unplanned hospital readmissions are being used more frequently as a measure of quality of hospital care. As ...

House Delays Debt-Limit Vote as Senate Vows to Kill Measure

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

House Speaker John Boehner delayed today’s planned vote on debt-limit legislation as Senate leaders stood ready to kill the measure should it get to their chamber. Find more info about House Delays Debt-Limit Vote as Senate Vows to Kill Measure photos videos pictures. read more

Tax Measure Gives Deal to Wealthy Roth IRA Converters

Friday, December 17th, 2010

The extension of current income-tax rates gives wealthy taxpayers the equivalent of an interest-free loan if they convert a regular Individual Retirement Account to a Roth by Dec. 31. Find more info about Tax Measure Gives Deal to Wealthy Roth IRA Converters photos videos pictures. read more