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Veterans who died from drug overdoses also prescribed benzodiazepines for pain

In a recent study, nearly half of all veterans who died from drug overdoses while prescribed opioids for pain were also receiving benzodiazepines, or benzos, which are common medications for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and alcohol withdrawal. Veterans prescribed higher doses of benzodiazepines while concurrently receiving opioids were at greater risk of overdose death than those on lower doses of benzodiazepines.

15 Jun 2015

Henry Schein named recipient of HKC's Corporate Leader Award

Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that it has been selected as the recipient of the Corporate Leader Award of the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds.

13 Jun 2015

UCLA Medical Group earns five-star ranking from CAPG for patient care capabilities

The UCLA Medical Group has again earned the highest rating possible in an annual survey conducted by CAPG, an association representing physician organizations in 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

13 Jun 2015

Six physician organizations in Sutter Medical Network receive 'Elite' status

Six physician organizations in the Sutter Medical Network, including all five medical foundations, received "Elite" status today in the annual CAPG Standards of Excellence Survey—the highest possible honor awarded by the CAPG professional organization.

13 Jun 2015

NCCN ORP receives $2-million grant from Boehringer Ingelheim to facilitate studies of afatinib in NSCLC

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Oncology Research Program (ORP) has been awarded a $2-million grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop a program to evaluate scientifically targeted combination approaches with afatinib in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

12 Jun 2015

Researchers show how a new drug speeds tissue regeneration in animal models

The concept sounds like the stuff of science fiction: take a pill, and suddenly new tissues grow to replace damaged ones. Researchers at Case Western Reserve and UT Southwestern Medical Center this week announced that they have taken significant steps toward turning this once-improbable idea into a vivid reality.

12 Jun 2015

Lung cancer patients with comorbid conditions face higher risk of death

Lung cancer patients with comorbid conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, or congestive heart failure had a higher risk of death than lung cancer patients without comorbid conditions, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

12 Jun 2015

New study suggests that bright light after night shift may have potential to improve driving performance

A new study suggests that bright light at the end of a night shift may have potential as a countermeasure to improve driving performance, particularly for low light work environments and commutes that occur before dawn.

12 Jun 2015

Daily dose of aspirin effective at blocking breast tumor growth

"Take two aspirin and call me in the morning" has been the punchline for countless jokes. Could it also be good advice for cancer patients? A lab study to appear in the July 2015 issue of Laboratory Investigation found that a daily dose of aspirin was effective at blocking breast tumor growth. Previous studies have already shown a similar effect on colon, gastrointestinal, prostate, and other cancers.

12 Jun 2015

Sebia’s Capillarys 3 Tera automated electrophoresis solution receives CE mark

Sebia, the world leader in capillary electrophoresis, today announces that Capillarys 3 Tera now has the CE mark for HbA1c and serum protein testing, and immunotyping. The CE mark for these tests is the first step in bringing the Capillarys 3 suite to market.

12 Jun 2015

SAGE launches new open access journal: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Open

SAGE, one of the world's leading independent and academic publishers, has launched a new open access journal Cardiovascular and Thoracic Open (CTO). Aimed at surgeons and medical professionals alike, this international, open access, peer-reviewed journal will publish research from around the world pertaining to cardiovascular and thoracic medicine.

12 Jun 2015

Adding high salt to high-fat diet prevents weight gain in mice

In a study that seems to defy conventional dietary wisdom, University of Iowa scientists have found that adding high salt to a high-fat diet actually prevents weight gain in mice.

11 Jun 2015

Welltok honors winners of inaugural Health Optimization Awards

Welltok Inc., developer of the CafeWell Health Optimization Platform, today announced the winners of its inaugural Health Optimization Awards for Strategic Vision, Consumer Engagement and Health Innovation. The awards honor the extraordinary work of Magellan Health, the State of Colorado and Centura Health for their commitment to optimizing consumer health.

11 Jun 2015

AfBPM launches new educational tool to help assess, reduce medication abuse in home

The Alliance for Balanced Pain Management today launched a new educational tool – "Are You the Only One Taking Your Medicine?" – that consumers and health care providers can use to assess whether a home is at risk for medication misuse, abuse or diversion.

11 Jun 2015

Johns Hopkins researcher to help address solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria at White House

Johns Hopkins infectious disease researcher Sara Cosgrove, M.D., M.S., has been tapped by the White House to help address solutions to the ever-growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

11 Jun 2015

Sleep disorder risk among college freshmen may predict retention, academic success

A new study suggests that the risk for sleep disorders among college freshmen may be a predictor of retention and academic success.

11 Jun 2015

New web-based community portal aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea

A new web-based community portal, http://www.MyApnea.Org, is recruiting patients, caregivers and those at risk for sleep apnea to join a growing community of patients and researchers to better understand sleep apnea through information sharing, support and research.

11 Jun 2015

Brain changes reflect higher risk of cerebrovascular disease in women who experience more hot flashes

Women who experience more hot flashes, particularly while sleeping, during the menopause transition are more likely to have brain changes reflecting a higher risk for cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke and other brain blood flow problems, according to a pilot study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine published online today in Menopause and funded by the National Institutes of Health.

11 Jun 2015

Sleep problems and energy products may contribute to risk of alcohol use in teens

A new study suggest sleep problems and energy product use are associated with increased alcohol use in teens, even after controlling for sociodemographics and mental health.

11 Jun 2015

Credentialed health care professionals have greater knowledge of evidence-based nutrition support practice

Multidisciplinary health care professionals who hold the Certified Nutrition Support Credential (CNSC) scored significantly higher on a survey about their approaches to nutrition support practice than those who do not hold the credential according to new study.

11 Jun 2015

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Veterans who died from drug overdoses also prescribed benzodiazepines for pain

Henry Schein named recipient of HKC's Corporate Leader Award

UCLA Medical Group earns five-star ranking from CAPG for patient care capabilities

Six physician organizations in Sutter Medical Network receive 'Elite' status

NCCN ORP receives $2-million grant from Boehringer Ingelheim to facilitate studies of afatinib in NSCLC

Researchers show how a new drug speeds tissue regeneration in animal models

Lung cancer patients with comorbid conditions face higher risk of death

New study suggests that bright light after night shift may have potential to improve driving performance

Daily dose of aspirin effective at blocking breast tumor growth

Sebia’s Capillarys 3 Tera automated electrophoresis solution receives CE mark

SAGE launches new open access journal: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Open

Adding high salt to high-fat diet prevents weight gain in mice

Welltok honors winners of inaugural Health Optimization Awards

AfBPM launches new educational tool to help assess, reduce medication abuse in home

Johns Hopkins researcher to help address solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria at White House

Sleep disorder risk among college freshmen may predict retention, academic success

New web-based community portal aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea

Brain changes reflect higher risk of cerebrovascular disease in women who experience more hot flashes

Sleep problems and energy products may contribute to risk of alcohol use in teens

Credentialed health care professionals have greater knowledge of evidence-based nutrition support practice

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