The Chinese plane had already left the islands – known as Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan – by the time the Japanese F-15s arrived.
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China submits islands row to UN
China submits a detailed explanation of its claims to a disputed part of the East China Sea to the United Nations.
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Japanese Fighter Jets Respond to Chinese Challenge Over Disputed Islands
China once again challenged Japanese claims to a disputed set of islands in the East China Sea, this time by sending a plane to patrol the area, which prompted Japan to scramble its own air force. On Thursday morning, Japan launched eight F-15 fighter jets to intercept the small patrol plane that belongs to the China's OceanAdministration. That plane reportedly broadcast China's own claims overthedisputed island chain, ordering Japanese coast guard vessels out of the area, but by the time the Japanese aircraft arrived the Chinese plane was gone. Japan has already lodged a formal protest with Beijing.
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The incident may spark a new round of street protests on both sides of the China Sea, much like the ones that were seen in September when Japan announced it was buying the islands they call Senkaku from private owners. Thesovereigntyof the tiny chain ofuninhabitedislands has been in dispute for more than 40 years, since Chinadeclareda historical claim to land dating to the 14th century. Over the years there have been several showdowns between boats, both civilian and military, in the waters off the island chain, but this is the firstincidenttoinvolveaircraft.
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Japan has effectivelycontrolledand maintained the islands since the late 1800s, though they were actually owned by a private family until September, when the government paid to nationalize theterritory.China objected, leading to a flurry of anti-Japanese protests on the mainland that mostly targeted Japanese-owned businesses.
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While the two sides may not be willing to go to war over a set of empty (though potentially oil-rich) rocks, a strong sense of national pride prevents either country from backing offtheir claims.It doesn't help matters that today marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the occupation of Nanking, perhaps the most brutal of war-timeatrocitiescommitted by imperial Japanesesoldiers during the 1930s and continuing source of hostility between the two nations.
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Cayman Islands premier says he will not step down
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- The leader of the Cayman Islands government on Thursday rejected calls to resign over his arrest on suspicion of corruption, calling the investigation a plot by political enemies who are trying to weaken him and smear his reputation.
Premier McKeeva Bush shrugged off the allegations during a visit to Jamaica's capital on Thursday, two days after he was arrested by the British Caribbean territory's police and a day after being released on bail until early February.
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said they are looking into allegations that Bush misused his government credit card and abused his office by importing explosive devices without valid permits. He was arrested at his home on Grand Cayman on Tuesday morning and interviewed by investigators for two straight days.
No charges have been filed, but police describe their investigation as "very active."
There has been a growing call for Cayman's leader to step down since his arrest, which surprised many supporters and critics in the famed Caribbean tax haven. But after giving a commencement address to college graduates in Kingston, a defiant Bush said he has done nothing wrong and intends to stay on as premier.
Bush described Gov. Duncan Taylor, who represents the British monarchy in the three-island territory, as his "enemy." He implied his arrest was orchestrated by the Britain-appointed governor and other political foes.
"We are a British overseas territory and as such it is run by the governor and the commissioner of police. And so I can't miss that it is nothing but a political, very vindictive political witch hunt," Bush said.
A spokesman for the governor, whose post is largely ceremonial, did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
In Jamaica, Bush said he wanted to reveal the "whole story" behind his arrest but his lawyers advised him not to speak specifically about the allegations. He said he was confident he will be vindicated in coming months.
"I would just say that I have done nothing wrong," he said. "I have made a lot of friends and I have made a lot of enemies. There are a lot of jealous people in a very small island."
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More than 200 genes identified for Crohn's Disease
( University College London ) More than two hundred gene locations have now been identified for the chronic bowel condition Crohn's Disease, in a study that analysed the entire human genome.
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Chairman of Burgundy Asset Management, Tony Arrell believes in investing in value-value in business assets and the community. For more than 20 years, Tony has been an ardent champion of education, health care and the arts demonstrated by his philanthropic leadership of St. Michael #39;s Hospital, the Canadian Opera Company (Incoming President), the University of Guelph, Cystic Fibrosis Canada, the Schulich School of Business, the Bishop Strachan School (Chair 1997-2001), the Gardiner Museum and others. Overseeing the $140 million campaign that created the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at St. Michael #39;s Hospital, Tony #39;s remarkable influence and fundraising acumen have resulted in raising $170 million to build the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, $6 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Breathe Campaign (2006-2009) and $73 million for the University of Guelph (2003). Together with his wife, Anne, Tony #39;s invigorating commitment and unbending generosity have set him apart as an outstanding visionary and a volunteer committed to giving, and motivating others to give.From:AFPTorontoViews:2 0ratingsTime:03:11More inNonprofits Activism
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In Part 2 of his interview with Mayo Clinic Proceedings regarding his review article on H1N1 to be published ahead of print in early December 2009 Available at: tinyurl.com Dr. Greg Poland, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Mayo Clinic and Director of the Mayo Vaccine Research Group, addresses primarily a health care professional audience and discusses the likelihood that the H1N1 will become part of the seasonal vaccine next year, when to provide/seek treatment with antiviral agents, the usefulness of antiviral treatment even after the ideal 48-hour window has passed, the speed of progression of the disease, and the importance for health care workers to be vaccinated.From:Mayo ProceedingsViews:0 0ratingsTime:05:55More inScience Technology
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Nurses and CNAs with Salem Health are committed to helping the community year round through an outreach program they created called, "Nurses Give Back." This video highlights the ongoing effort, including volunteering at a dental clinic for people with little or no income. More than 40 nurses volunteered to help staff the event and offer information about local assistance programs. The non-profit group "Without Strings" organized the clinic, which continually provides preventative health care education and services to Salem #39;s underserved citizens. Salem Health is comprised of Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, Willamette Health Partners and other affiliated health care organizations offering exceptional care to people in and around Oregon #39;s mid-Willamette Valley. Visit us at salemhealth.org and facebook.com/salemhealth; follow us on Twitter: @salemhealth; and view us at youtube.com/salemhealth.From:salemhealthViews:4 0ratingsTime:02:11More inNonprofits Activism
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To read the full exchange from question period, please visit our web site: nlndpcaucus.ca MR. SPEAKER: The hon. the Member for St. John #39;s Centre. MS ROGERS: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, families are under extreme financial and emotional stress trying to find reliable home care or respite care for their disabled children. Under the current system families can pay $2000 to $3000, or more a month. SOME HON. MEMBERS: Oh, oh! MR. SPEAKER: Order, please! MS ROGERS: Mr. Speaker, the minister has already said government spends $161 million on seniors and people with disabilities, but home care must be an integral part of our public health care system. Mr. Speaker, I ask the Minister of Health and Community Services: When will this government stop charging families for home care for their disabled children?From:NLNDP CaucusViews:0 0ratingsTime:03:13More inNews Politics
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Connecticut State Comptroller, Kevin Lembo joins Comcast Newsmakers host Nathan O #39;Leary to discuss his top priorities. Among the topics are the Connecticut state budget, the economy, health care, the Health Enhancement Program the Man-Up Program.From:Comcast Newsmakers NEViews:0 0ratingsTime:04:31More inNews Politics
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Saskatchewan is the first province in Canada to attempt large-scale improvements in patient-centred care using Lean; the video gives an overview of what our health system hopes to achieve with this approach. It features clips of Drs. Shaw, Kopriva, Groot, and Fourie, Dan Florizone, Heather Thiessen, Rosalee Longmoore, and Bonnie Brossart.From:SaskHQCViews:0 0ratingsTime:06:44More inEducation
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Colorado meets health care deadline early
DENVER—A major deadline looms Friday for states to comply with the new health care law.
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Cerner, Tiger Institute for Health Innovation Enable University of Missouri Health Care to Achieve HIMSS Stage 7
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tiger Institute and the University of Missouri Health Care achieved another milestone in electronic medical record adoption with the HIMSS Stage 7 award. This puts MU Health Care in the top 1.8% of hospitals in the nation in the use of technology to deliver safe, quality patient care. In 2009, the University of Missouri and Cerner (CERN) created the Tiger Institute for Health Innovation as a unique, groundbreaking partnership designed to transform the health and care of Missourians. Since its founding three years ago, the Tiger Institute has led MUHC from HIMSS EMRAM Stage 3 to Stage 7 across five facilities.
"Achieving the highest level of electronic medical record adoption is not only an honor, but a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our clinicians and information technology staff," said Joanne Burns, chief information officer at MU Health Care. "The Tiger Institute's ultimate goal has always been to use health information technology to enhance the quality and safety of the care we provide. MU Health Care shares Cerner's belief that a solid technology infrastructure is the foundation for improving the health and care of patients and the community."
Working side-by-side, MU Health Care and the Tiger Institute are implementing solutions at an unprecedented rate, exceeding clinical and operational expectations and fostering clinical innovation. Since the founding of the partnership, MU Health Care has earned the following awards:
"The Tiger Institute is one of Cerner's core strategies that supports our belief that health care is too important to stay the same. It is a partnership between two Missouri organizations who are committed to seeing the latest technological innovations put into practice for the betterment of the health of our communities," said Jeff Townsend, Cerner executive vice president and chief of staff. "Our impatience for change and passion to make a difference make this a personal mission for our associates."
With nearly three years of collaboration, the Tiger Institute is creating innovative health care delivery systems, connecting care providers throughout Missouri and engaging individuals in personal wellness. While the HIMSS Stage 7 award is a significant achievement, it's really just the starting point of the journey. Having reached the highest level of electronic medical record adoption, MU Health Care and Tiger Institute have laid the foundation for further innovation.
Through the unique partnership of the Tiger Institute, Cerner and MU Health Care look forward to the trial and testing of new innovations, reaching a greater level of patient care coordination and speeding the innovation and adoption processes. On the horizon in 2013, Tiger Institute will use a $13.3 million grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a project called "Leveraging Information Technology to Guide High Tech, High Touch Care" or LIGHT2. During its 3-year execution, LIGHT2 is expected to enable disruptive innovation required to create a new primary care patient engagement model while lowering the cost of care.
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Cerner(R) solutions are licensed by approximately 9,300 facilities around the world, including more than 2,650 hospitals; 3,750 physician practices; 40,000 physicians; 500 ambulatory facilities, such as laboratories, ambulatory centers, cardiac facilities, radiology clinics and surgery centers; 800 home health facilities; 40 employer sites and 1,600 retail pharmacies.
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Fewer health care options for illegal immigrants – NBC40.net
Yahiden Lopez takes medication from his mother at their home, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Alamo, Texas. Lopez was born in the United States, but his mother is an illegal immigrant.
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Hospital layoffs blamed on health care reform
Several hospitals in the state have laid off staff recently, and some officials said new health care regulations and requirements played a role in their decision.
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Privacy and Security as the Default Standard for the Health Sector
Commissioner Cavoukian urges the health care professionals to secure all portable storage devices - encrypt by default and avoid the harm
TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2012 /CNW/ - As portable storage devices become increasingly prevalent in the health care sector, concerns also arise regarding the privacy and security of personal health information (PHI). Medical professionals in high-availability data environments, from family doctors to large hospitals, need to ensure data security and protect information through encryption as the default, as the potential for privacy breaches that can be costly and cause lasting damage to their reputation. Taking these steps provides a positive-sum, Privacy by Design approach which benefits both patients and caregivers.
That is why Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, is taking a proactive approach and launching a new joint paper on December 14, 2012 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre co-authored with Sam Marafioti, V.P. and CIO, and Jeff Curtis, CPO, of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and Nandini Jolly, President and CEO of CryptoMill Technologies Ltd. The paper introduces the "Circle of Trust" concept, modeled by CryptoMill Technologies after PHIPA's "Circle of Care," which refers to the mobile encryption deployment scenarios and role-based access that enables the free flow of PHI among authorized health-care providers as needed, while at the same time, ensuring PHI remains encrypted and inaccessible to everyone else.
The paper entitled, Encryption by Default and Circles of Trust: Strategies to Secure Personal Information in High-Availability Environments, seeks to stimulate discussion of the challenges and opportunities for assuring PHI security beyond the current state of adoption within health care. In the past, doctors, hospitals and other medical professionals had to deal with stacks of paper-based medical records which are now increasingly moving onto portable storage devices. Commissioner Cavoukian emphasizes the message that, "now is the time to address potential security breaches and additional concerns about privacy. Whether you are a large hospital, a small clinic, a research facility, public service institution, or a private-sector contractor, the message remains the same - encrypt by default and avoid the harm of a privacy breach."
The paper also examines the challenges of encrypting numerous portable devices in a large and complex health care institution such as Sunnybrook - one of Canada's largest hospitals, with a world-class reputation for research, innovation and patient care. While Sunnybrook's current policy is to "encrypt by default," it is not always easy to ensure in such a large and dynamic operating environment. However, Sunnybrook has shown its leadership in privacy and security practices by understanding the message that health care can benefit from improvements in security technologies and access to information without significant user or institutional burden.
"Electronic health information improves the quality of health care by enablinginformed decision-making wherever the information is needed, but mobile devices have to be kept safe," saysSam Marafioti,Vice President Development and Corporate Strategy and Chief Information Officer, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. "At Sunnybrook, encryption technology is mandatoryfor all portable storage devices to ensure that personal health information is kept safe and secure wherever these devices go, allowing our health care teams to do what they do best: care for patients."
Nandini Jolly, President and CEO of CryptoMill Technologies, explains that, "At CryptoMill we take a proactive approach to protecting data and preserving privacy - the very basis of Privacy by Design principles. The necessity to make privacy the default while ensuring a win-win outcome is exactly what we want to achieve by establishing a Trust Boundary solution -- Protect Data, Prevent Accidental breaches and allow for Easy Group Sharing."
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Privacy and Security as the Default Standard for the Health Sector