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Study identifies specific protein that can be early indicator of end-stage renal disease

Mayo Clinic researchers in Rochester, Minnesota, collaborated with the University of Mississippi Medical Center on a recent study, "Troponin T as a Predictor of End-Stage Renal Disease and All-Cause Death in African-American and Whites From Hypertensive Families." For the first time, this study identified the presence of a specific protein in the blood used to look for heart damage.

20 Oct 2015

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting most common distressing symptoms in majority of cancer patients

Results from two national surveys of patients receiving chemotherapy and pharmacists, conducted by the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) in collaboration with Eisai Inc., found that 83% of patients receiving chemotherapy who have experienced chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) believe it is a side effect with which they must live.

20 Oct 2015

New report finds tremendous opportunities for TB diagnostics in Brazil, China, India and South Africa

Brazil, China, India and South Africa, which together account for nearly half of all new tuberculosis (TB) cases, offer “tremendous opportunities” for new diagnostics due to their commitment to fight the disease at a time when investments in new technologies are on the increase, according to a new report from FIND, McGill International TB Centre, and UNITAID.

20 Oct 2015

NAM announces election of three new members from UC San Diego School of Medicine

The National Academy of Medicine announced today the election of three new members from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine: Napoleone Ferrara, MD; Christopher K. Glass, MD, PhD; and Roberto Malinow, MD, PhD. Election to NAM is considered among the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.

20 Oct 2015

Kaiser Permanente recognizes three projects for advancing quality and patient safety to transform care

As part of Kaiser Permanente's culture of continuous improvement, the organization annually recognizes outstanding projects across the nation's largest integrated health system that advance quality and patient safety. Recently, three winners were honored for their efforts in supporting patient care through technology, advanced sepsis intervention and improving early detection of diabetic retinopathy.

20 Oct 2015

APBI brachytherapy improves overall survival in selected patients with early stage breast cancer

The Groupe Européen de Curiethérapie European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (GEC-ESTRO) today announced results from a prospective, randomized, multicenter phase III study comparing accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) with interstitial multicatheter brachytherapy to whole breast irradiation (WBI).

20 Oct 2015

Diabetic retinopathy therapy innovations: an interview with Richard Kirk, CEO of Polyphotonix

In the UK there are currently over 3.5 million people who have diabetes, with a growth rate exceeding 280,000 people per year. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common complication of diabetes.

19 Oct 2015

Sprout announces U.S. availability of Addyi for HSDD treatment in premenopausal women

Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, announced today that Addyi, a once-daily, non-hormonal pill for the treatment of acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women, is now available in the United States through certified physicians and pharmacies.

19 Oct 2015

Outreach program increases completion of HPV vaccination series by teens in safety-net settings

A joint study by UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health & Hospital System investigators found that a multicomponent outreach program increased completion of the three-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination series that reduces the risk of cervical cancer caused by the virus.

19 Oct 2015

Elsevier chosen to publish AWHONN's JOGNN and Nursing for Women's Health

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, and The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses have announced that Elsevier will publish AWHONN's official publications, Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing and Nursing for Women's Health, beginning with the 2016 volumes.

19 Oct 2015

Kaiser Permanente wins 2015 Green Power Leadership Award

Kaiser Permanente has won a 2015 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its use of wind energy and solar power in California and elsewhere around the country.

19 Oct 2015

U.S. News and World Report names MU Health Care as a 'Most Connected Hospital'

University of Missouri Health Care has been named a "Most Connected Hospital" by U.S. News and World Report for using health information innovations to improve patient care. MU Health Care is one of two health systems in Missouri to make the 2015-2016 list released today, Friday, Oct. 16.

19 Oct 2015

NCCN reveals new value initiative for CML and Multiple Myeloma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a not-for-profit alliance of 26 of the world's leading cancer centers, today unveiled its new value initiative—the NCCN Evidence Blocks, published within new versions of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) and Multiple Myeloma.

19 Oct 2015

Immatics, UTHealth to partner on cellular manufacturing for adoptive cellular therapy clinical trials

Immatics US, Inc., a subsidiary of Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH, and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston will collaborate on cellular manufacturing for adoptive cellular therapy (ACT) clinical trials.

19 Oct 2015

Rutgers School of Nursing takes lead in $6 million nationwide effort to prevent new HIV infections

Rutgers School of Nursing is taking the lead in a $6 million nationwide effort to greatly reduce new HIV infections - a battle complicated by both the aging of career HIV health care professionals and a failure to engage all people living with HIV into treatment.

19 Oct 2015

Baylor study identifies biomarker that could help determine treatment strategies for colorectal cancer patients

Researchers at Baylor Research Institute have identified a small RNA molecule that appears to enable certain colorectal cancers to become especially aggressive, resistant to treatment and likely to migrate and invade normal tissue.

19 Oct 2015

UCSF scientists urge hospitals to buy only antibiotic-free meat to help stop spread of antibiotic resistance

To help stop the spread of antibiotic resistance, UC San Francisco scientists are urging hospitals around the country to stop buying meat from animals that were given antibiotics for growth promotion.

19 Oct 2015

Pediatricians to discuss children's health issues at AAP National Conference & Exhibition

An expected 10,000 pediatricians and other health care professionals will gather in the nation's capital October 24-27 to deepen their knowledge and widen their scope on child advocacy at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

19 Oct 2015

BWH, HSCI establish new method for making kidney structures from stem cells derived from patients

Investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute have established a highly efficient method for making kidney structures from stem cells that are derived from skin taken from patients.

19 Oct 2015

FDA grants accelerated approval to Praxbind (idarucizumab)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Praxbind (idarucizumab) for use in patients who are taking the anticoagulant Pradaxa (dabigatran) during emergency situations when there is a need to reverse Pradaxa's blood-thinning effects.

19 Oct 2015

Health Care News and Research

Study identifies specific protein that can be early indicator of end-stage renal disease

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting most common distressing symptoms in majority of cancer patients

New report finds tremendous opportunities for TB diagnostics in Brazil, China, India and South Africa

NAM announces election of three new members from UC San Diego School of Medicine

Kaiser Permanente recognizes three projects for advancing quality and patient safety to transform care

APBI brachytherapy improves overall survival in selected patients with early stage breast cancer

Diabetic retinopathy therapy innovations: an interview with Richard Kirk, CEO of Polyphotonix

Sprout announces U.S. availability of Addyi for HSDD treatment in premenopausal women

Outreach program increases completion of HPV vaccination series by teens in safety-net settings

Elsevier chosen to publish AWHONN's JOGNN and Nursing for Women's Health

Kaiser Permanente wins 2015 Green Power Leadership Award

U.S. News and World Report names MU Health Care as a 'Most Connected Hospital'

NCCN reveals new value initiative for CML and Multiple Myeloma

Immatics, UTHealth to partner on cellular manufacturing for adoptive cellular therapy clinical trials

Rutgers School of Nursing takes lead in $6 million nationwide effort to prevent new HIV infections

Baylor study identifies biomarker that could help determine treatment strategies for colorectal cancer patients

UCSF scientists urge hospitals to buy only antibiotic-free meat to help stop spread of antibiotic resistance

Pediatricians to discuss children's health issues at AAP National Conference & Exhibition

BWH, HSCI establish new method for making kidney structures from stem cells derived from patients

FDA grants accelerated approval to Praxbind (idarucizumab)

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