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New study compares effectiveness of clozapine with standard antipsychotics in adults with schizophrenia

In real-world settings, patients with schizophrenia whose symptoms do not respond to standard antipsychotic medications have better outcomes if they are switched to clozapine instead of another standard antipsychotic. They have fewer hospitalizations, stay on the new medication longer, and are less likely to need to use additional antipsychotics.

6 Nov 2015

New treatment may help patients with chronic renovascular disease

A new treatment may help patients with a chronic kidney condition that can also lead to heart problems and premature death, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

6 Nov 2015

Genvoya approved as complete regimen for HIV treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Genvoya (a fixed-dose combination tablet containing elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide) as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.

6 Nov 2015

Hill-Rom Holdings' fourth-quarter revenue increases 20% to $574 million

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended September 30, 2015, and its fiscal year 2016 financial outlook. Adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.89 increased 20 percent from $0.74 in the prior year.

5 Nov 2015

Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital selects Sound Physicians to provide hospitalist services

Sound Physicians, a health care organization focused on improving quality and lowering cost throughout the acute episode of care, announced today an agreement to provide hospitalist services for Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, OH.

5 Nov 2015

Higher insulin levels linked to worse prognosis in advanced breast cancer

Patients with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastasised) and who have higher insulin levels than normal, but are not diabetic, have a significantly worse prognosis compared with those with normal insulin levels, a researcher will tell the Advanced Breast Cancer Third International Consensus Conference tomorrow (Friday).

5 Nov 2015

UConn-led researchers develop simple technique for diagnosis and monitoring of sickle cell disease

A team of UConn biomedical engineers, working with colleagues from Yale, MIT, and Harvard, has developed a simple, inexpensive, and quick technique for the diagnosis and monitoring of sickle cell disease that can be used in regions where advanced medical technology and training are scarce.

5 Nov 2015

March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card reveals racial, ethnic disparities within states

Portland, Oregon has the best preterm birth rate of the top 100 cities with the most births nationwide, while Shreveport, Louisiana has the worst, according to the 2015 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card, which for the first time graded cities and counties around the nation and revealed persistent racial, ethnic and geographic disparities within states.

5 Nov 2015

Janssen doses first patient in daratumumab clinical trial using Halozyme's ENHANZE technology

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that Janssen Biotech, Inc. has dosed the first patient in a clinical trial evaluating subcutaneous (SC) delivery of daratumumab with Halozyme's proprietary ENHANZE technology in multiple myeloma.

5 Nov 2015

Three out of four consumers not covered for evidence-based obesity treatment services

In one of the largest studies ever conducted to better understand insurance coverage of obesity treatments, researchers found that three out of four consumers report that they are not covered for necessary, evidence-based obesity treatment services, including access to a registered dietician (72% not covered), medical weight management (77% not covered), bariatric surgery (76% not covered) or FDA-approved obesity drugs (84% not covered).

5 Nov 2015

Study suggests need for specific treatment options for adolescents with onset type 2 diabetes

New results from the Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth study (TODAY) examined predictors of the outcomes in youth with onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) based on early characteristics at diagnosis, and suggests the need for specific criteria for adolescents that are different from those in adults.

5 Nov 2015

Hospital evidence-based practice centers can effectively inform decision-making in medical settings

Amid continued pressures to minimize errors and cut costs, hospitals are continuing to scramble to find solutions to problems plaguing health systems nationwide.

5 Nov 2015

Nucala (mepolizumab) approved for treatment of asthma patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Nucala (mepolizumab) for use with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients age 12 years and older. Nucala is approved for patients who have a history of severe asthma attacks (exacerbations) despite receiving their current asthma medicines.

5 Nov 2015

Johnson & Johnson signs definitive agreement to purchase Novira Therapeutics

Johnson & Johnson today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Novira Therapeutics, Inc., a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for curative treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

4 Nov 2015

Henry Schein's net sales increase 2.4% to $2.7 billion in third quarter 2015

Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today reported record third quarter financial results.

4 Nov 2015

New UCLA study looks at primary care medical home in reducing childrens' repeat visits to hospitals

It's a question of major importance to parents, health policy makers and health care professionals — and a focus of national health care quality improvement initiatives. What keeps children from being readmitted to hospitals in the weeks after they're discharged? Previous research on the subject has focused on the role that hospitals play in the equation. But a new study by doctors at UCLA looked at five factors revolving around the primary physician's office.

4 Nov 2015

Only one in three women in Germany well-informed about mammography screening

Only one in three women participating in Germany's mammography screening programme (MSP) is well-informed about it: the higher the level of education, the greater the chance of women making an informed decision.

4 Nov 2015

ACI urges FDA to re-evaluate data relevant to safety, efficacy of antibacterial health care ingredients

The American Cleaning Institute urged the Food and Drug Administration to re-evaluate all data relevant to the safety and efficacy of antibacterial health care ingredients and make affirmative findings that they are generally recognized as safe and effective.

4 Nov 2015

New clinical trial uses aggressive treatment method for patients with pancreas cancer

Pancreas cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. In the United States, it accounts for only three percent of all diagnosed cancers but it causes almost seven percent of all cancer deaths. A pancreas cancer diagnosis often comes after age 50 and after the cancer has spread, making it difficult to remove surgically.

4 Nov 2015

Two SLU researchers collaborate to reduce infant mortality rates

Two Saint Louis University researchers are collaborating to reduce infant mortality rates while improving health care services to pregnant women and new mothers.

4 Nov 2015

Health Care News and Research

New study compares effectiveness of clozapine with standard antipsychotics in adults with schizophrenia

New treatment may help patients with chronic renovascular disease

Genvoya approved as complete regimen for HIV treatment

Hill-Rom Holdings' fourth-quarter revenue increases 20% to $574 million

Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital selects Sound Physicians to provide hospitalist services

Higher insulin levels linked to worse prognosis in advanced breast cancer

UConn-led researchers develop simple technique for diagnosis and monitoring of sickle cell disease

March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card reveals racial, ethnic disparities within states

Janssen doses first patient in daratumumab clinical trial using Halozyme's ENHANZE technology

Three out of four consumers not covered for evidence-based obesity treatment services

Study suggests need for specific treatment options for adolescents with onset type 2 diabetes

Hospital evidence-based practice centers can effectively inform decision-making in medical settings

Nucala (mepolizumab) approved for treatment of asthma patients

Johnson & Johnson signs definitive agreement to purchase Novira Therapeutics

Henry Schein's net sales increase 2.4% to $2.7 billion in third quarter 2015

New UCLA study looks at primary care medical home in reducing childrens' repeat visits to hospitals

Only one in three women in Germany well-informed about mammography screening

ACI urges FDA to re-evaluate data relevant to safety, efficacy of antibacterial health care ingredients

New clinical trial uses aggressive treatment method for patients with pancreas cancer

Two SLU researchers collaborate to reduce infant mortality rates

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