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Today's Opinions and Editorials: The end of insurance rescissions, lessons from the health care rollout and the deficit panel's tough decisions

A lot of people laughed when Sue Lowden, the Nevada Republican running for the U.S. Senate, suggested last month that people start paying for their medical care with chickens. I didn't (Jonathan Cohn, 5/3).

3 May 2010

Health outcomes explored at DDW 2010

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which may soon be the leading indication for liver transplant, is found to be significantly associated with worse transplant outcomes. In addition, a new tool for diagnosing NAFLD represents an alternative to liver biopsy, which is more expensive and prone to complications, and ultrasound and alfafeprotein blood test screening are an effective alternative to CT scan and MRI for patients with cirrhosis at high risk for hepatocellular cancer.

3 May 2010

Albireo to present study results of A3309 in patients with chronic constipation at 2010 DDW annual meeting

Albireo today announced that additional clinical data will be reported from a recent study assessing the safety, tolerability and efficacy of A3309 in patients with chronic constipation. A3309 is a first-in-class investigational compound for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic constipation (CC). The results will be presented during the 2010 Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual meeting being held in New Orleans, US.

29 Apr 2010

Coronary artery calcium score helpful for determining intermediate risk of heart disease

Including a coronary artery calcium score in a risk assessment for future heart disease events, such as heart attacks, provides a better estimate in some populations than a standard coronary risk factors assessment, according to research supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

28 Apr 2010

First Edition: April 27, 2010

Today's headlines focus on the details of health reform that continue to emerge -- including states' reactions to high risk pools and questions about the sweeping expansion of Medicaid.

27 Apr 2010

Nearly 50% of adult U.S. population at risk from heart disease

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released an alarming new report on Monday. According to the CDC report almost 50% of the adult population of the United States have chronic conditions which could lead to heart disease. The pre-existing diagnosed conditions included high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

27 Apr 2010

Santaris Pharma advances into drug development SPC5001 research candidate against PCSK9

Santaris Pharma A/S, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of RNA-targeted therapies, today announced that it has advanced into drug development a discovery research candidate directed against PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9), an important new target for the treatment of high cholesterol. Using its proprietary Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) Drug Platform and Drug Discovery Engine, Santaris Pharma A/S identified and advanced the new drug, SPC5001, in just 18 months.

26 Apr 2010

Added sugars in diet related to high cholesterol and increased risk of heart disease, say researchers

According to researchers, an average American gets 16% of calories from the sugar in their diet. These may be sugars added to processed foods during manufacture.

21 Apr 2010

Forgetfulness, procrastination related to prescription drugs costs $163 billion in wasteful healthcare spending

Express Scripts is the first organization ever to quantify the hidden healthcare costs of very common behaviors related to prescription drugs, such as forgetfulness and procrastination, estimating the annual wasteful spending at $163 billion.

20 Apr 2010

Gamma-prime fibrinogen test can help better predict people at risk for heart attack

A simple blood test can identify people who are at risk for a heart attack, including thousands who don't have high cholesterol, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University.

20 Apr 2010

Even modest weight loss brings many health benefits

There have been repeated warnings related to the growing obese and diabetes related population in Australia. Studies have shown that nearly 50% Australians are either obese or overweight and thus suffer from its ill effects like heart disease, high cholesterol and type II diabetes.

20 Apr 2010

Patients receiving medications in 90-day supplies less likely to have adherence problems: Study

A new study presented today at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's 22nd Annual Meeting by Prime Therapeutics, a thought-leader in pharmacy benefit management, provides new evidence to support an easy, low-cost way to help keep patients with chronic conditions on their medications: provide them with a three-month drug supply.

12 Apr 2010

PESA CNIC-Santander trial initiative to increase knowledge about cardiovascular diseases

Felipe P-triz, Secretary of State for Research and Emilio Bot-n, President of the Grupo Santander, signed today a milestone agreement giving birth to the PESA (Progression of Early Subclinical Atherosclerosis) CNIC-Santander trial. The project's main goal is to increase the knowledge about cardiovascular diseases.

9 Apr 2010

Ultrasound scan of carotid artery improves prediction of heart disease: Research

New research shows that doing a simple ultrasound scan of the carotid artery significantly improves the prediction of heart disease, giving doctors a better clue of who is at high risk for a heart attack.

8 Apr 2010

Study refutes widely held belief that intentional weight loss in older adults leads to increased risk of death

A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is the first to refute the widely held belief that intentional weight loss in older adults leads to increased risk of death.

5 Apr 2010

Aetna HealthFund study shows sustained cost savings for Aetna members

Aetna today announced the results of a study of health care claims and utilization for members in its Aetna HealthFund® consumer-directed plans. The study of two million Aetna members shows sustained savings over time and increased member engagement in their health.

3 Apr 2010

Young adults with hyperthyroidism face increase risk of stroke

Young adults with overactive thyroid face a 44 percent increased risk of stroke compared to those with normal thyroid function, according to a study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

3 Apr 2010

MinuteClinic launches health condition monitoring services for diabetes, asthma and high cholesterol patients

MinuteClinic, the largest provider of retail-based medical clinics in the United States, has introduced a series of convenient health condition monitoring services to help patients previously diagnosed with diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol and high blood pressure overcome the challenges of living with their conditions. Health condition monitoring is available at MinuteClinic locations in CVS/pharmacy stores in 20 states and the District of Columbia. MinuteClinic is the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (CVS).

2 Apr 2010

Worker health checks reveal 50% men at risk of developing diabetes

Over the last one year 100,000 State Government financed worker health check ups have been conducted. The results have been an eye-opener. 800 workers after their check ups have been asked to consult their physicians immediately. These check ups included measurements of blood pressure, blood cholesterol, blood sugar and waist circumference. The workers were also questioned regarding their eating, drinking and exercising habits.

1 Apr 2010

Personalized online resource to help Canadians achieve healthy weight loss

A Heart and Stroke Foundation survey of almost 2,000 Canadians found that 62% reported intentionally losing five or more pounds over the past five years but failed to keep the weight off. And 70% of those who were overweight or obese regained all or even more pounds after their weight-loss efforts.

1 Apr 2010

High Cholesterol News and Research

Today's Opinions and Editorials: The end of insurance rescissions, lessons from the health care rollout and the deficit panel's tough decisions

Health outcomes explored at DDW 2010

Albireo to present study results of A3309 in patients with chronic constipation at 2010 DDW annual meeting

Coronary artery calcium score helpful for determining intermediate risk of heart disease

First Edition: April 27, 2010

Nearly 50% of adult U.S. population at risk from heart disease

Santaris Pharma advances into drug development SPC5001 research candidate against PCSK9

Added sugars in diet related to high cholesterol and increased risk of heart disease, say researchers

Forgetfulness, procrastination related to prescription drugs costs $163 billion in wasteful healthcare spending

Gamma-prime fibrinogen test can help better predict people at risk for heart attack

Even modest weight loss brings many health benefits

Patients receiving medications in 90-day supplies less likely to have adherence problems: Study

PESA CNIC-Santander trial initiative to increase knowledge about cardiovascular diseases

Ultrasound scan of carotid artery improves prediction of heart disease: Research

Study refutes widely held belief that intentional weight loss in older adults leads to increased risk of death

Aetna HealthFund study shows sustained cost savings for Aetna members

Young adults with hyperthyroidism face increase risk of stroke

MinuteClinic launches health condition monitoring services for diabetes, asthma and high cholesterol patients

Worker health checks reveal 50% men at risk of developing diabetes

Personalized online resource to help Canadians achieve healthy weight loss

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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