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Vermillion, Kaiser Permanente partner to enhance diagnosis, treatment of ovarian cancer

Vermillion, Inc., a bio-analytical solutions company focused on gynecologic disease, today announced the initiation of a strategic partnership with Kaiser Permanente's Southern California Permanente Medical Group in order to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

14 Apr 2015

CareFusion showcases new medication management technologies at HIMSS annual conference

CareFusion, a BD company, today announced it is demonstrating several new medication management technologies at the Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society annual conference in the Intelligent Health Pavilion and Interoperability Showcase.

14 Apr 2015

Innovative way to educate healthcare professionals on improving nutrition for cancer survivors

Stories involving cancer and its devastating consequences are a frequent occurrence in the news. We are constantly being told which foods may cause cancer, and which may prevent it, but how much is fact, and how much is fiction is often in dispute. The same is true for cancer survivors trying to find reliable nutritional information which will help them to improve their quality of life and prevent future relapses.

13 Apr 2015

Latest findings regarding nitric oxide offer new avenues to save lives

Professor Jonathan Stamler's latest findings regarding nitric oxide have the potential to reshape fundamentally the way we think about the respiratory system - and offer new avenues to save lives. It may be time to rewrite the textbooks.

13 Apr 2015

New grant to support establishment of Wallenberg Centre of Molecular Medicine at Umeå University

Wallenberg Centre of Molecular Medicine at Umeå University - a new research centre at Umeå University - is part of a national plan on how Sweden will regain its world-leading position in medical research. Behind the centre stands Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation in cooperation with Umeå University and the County Council of Västerbotten, among others.

13 Apr 2015

AMSSM announces launch of new patient-focused website

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine is pleased to announce the launch of its new patient-focused website, SportsMedToday.com. The site provides an easy-to-navigate, patient-centered resource center for parents, medical professionals and youth organizations interested in prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries.

13 Apr 2015

Studies reveal that dietary supplement can improve reproductive health

Current statistics on U.S. birth rates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report a continued trend toward delayed motherhood. As fertility gradually declines in the 30s, particularly after age 35, the risk of experiencing difficulty conceiving may increase. In addition to age, there are other common reasons why women may experience difficulties conceiving, including: irregular ovulation cycles and poor egg quality, which may be associated with stress, lifestyle or poor diet.

13 Apr 2015

ACA calls for 'conservative care first' approach to low-back pain

The American Chiropractic Association, in response to recent research calling into question the efficacy of acetaminophen in the management of spinal pain, strongly encourages patients and healthcare providers to consider the benefits of a conservative approach to back pain.

13 Apr 2015

Dependent coverage provision of ACA does not address racial disparities in trauma care

The Affordable Care Act allowed millions of young adults to retain health care coverage through their parents' insurance plans, but new research finds that many young African-American and Hispanic adults who need coverage for trauma care may not get it.

13 Apr 2015

Eisai, Arena complete two Phase 1 registrational trials for once-daily formulation of lorcaserin

Eisai Inc. and Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the completion of two Phase 1 registrational clinical trials that Eisai and Arena believe demonstrate bioequivalence of an investigational once-daily extended release formulation of lorcaserin, as compared to the twice-daily immediate release formulation approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and marketed as BELVIQ.

13 Apr 2015

Elekta Healthcare Analytics to be introduced at HIMSS15

At the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's 2015 conference (HIMSS15), Elekta will introduce Elekta Healthcare Analytics, a solution for accelerating data analysis to improve clinical, operational and financial decision making.

From Elekta 12 Apr 2015

UNICEF and OFC team up to support children affected by Pacific cyclones

From 11-14 March 2015, Tropical Cyclone Pam, with winds of up to Category 5, hit the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. At the same time, the Cyclone caused high waves to crash over atoll islands in Kiribati and the Solomon Islands. The super cyclone is one of the worst natural disasters in South Pacific history.

10 Apr 2015

Philips launches connected health technology solutions at HIMSS15

Royal Philips today announced its participation in the 2015 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS15), taking place April 12-16 in Chicago, Ill.

10 Apr 2015

Caesarean sections can save lives, but often performed without medical need

Caesarean section is one of the most common surgeries in the world, with rates continuing to rise, particularly in high- and middle-income countries.

10 Apr 2015

NIAID funds nine research projects to advance rapid diagnostics tests for drug-resistant bacteria

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded more than $11 million in first-year funding for nine research projects supporting enhanced diagnostics to rapidly detect antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.

10 Apr 2015

Early and guideline adherent physical therapy reduces costs, resources in LBP patients

A study in the scientific journal BMC Health Services Research shows that early and guideline adherent physical therapy following an initial episode of acute, nonspecific low back pain (LBP) resulted in substantially lower costs and reduced use of health care resources over a 2-year period.

10 Apr 2015

Researchers use new gene editing tool to cut HIV DNA

The virus that causes AIDS is an efficient and crafty retrovirus. Once HIV inserts its DNA into the genome of its host cells, it has a long incubation period, and can remain dormant and hidden for years.

10 Apr 2015

UofL-led study focuses on flu vaccine for children with neurological disorders

Children who have neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy or epilepsy are no more likely to be vaccinated against influenza than youngsters without these conditions, despite the increased risk for complications from flu these children experience.

10 Apr 2015

Dependent care provision of ACA does not address racial gap in trauma care

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) allowed millions of young adults to retain health care coverage through their parents' insurance plans, but new research finds that many young African-American and Hispanic adults who need coverage for trauma care may not get it.

10 Apr 2015

Cardiome Pharma receives reimbursement status for BRINAVESS in Belgium

Cardiome Pharma Corp. today announced the approval of BRINAVESS for reimbursement by Belgium's national compulsory health care and benefits insurance authority, The National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (Institut National d'Assurance Maladie Invalidité or INAMI). As a result of this decision, BRINAVESS is expected to be listed for reimbursement in Belgium as of June 1, 2015.

9 Apr 2015

Health Care News and Research

Vermillion, Kaiser Permanente partner to enhance diagnosis, treatment of ovarian cancer

CareFusion showcases new medication management technologies at HIMSS annual conference

Innovative way to educate healthcare professionals on improving nutrition for cancer survivors

Latest findings regarding nitric oxide offer new avenues to save lives

New grant to support establishment of Wallenberg Centre of Molecular Medicine at Umeå University

AMSSM announces launch of new patient-focused website

Studies reveal that dietary supplement can improve reproductive health

ACA calls for 'conservative care first' approach to low-back pain

Dependent coverage provision of ACA does not address racial disparities in trauma care

Eisai, Arena complete two Phase 1 registrational trials for once-daily formulation of lorcaserin

Elekta Healthcare Analytics to be introduced at HIMSS15

UNICEF and OFC team up to support children affected by Pacific cyclones

Philips launches connected health technology solutions at HIMSS15

Caesarean sections can save lives, but often performed without medical need

NIAID funds nine research projects to advance rapid diagnostics tests for drug-resistant bacteria

Early and guideline adherent physical therapy reduces costs, resources in LBP patients

Researchers use new gene editing tool to cut HIV DNA

UofL-led study focuses on flu vaccine for children with neurological disorders

Dependent care provision of ACA does not address racial gap in trauma care

Cardiome Pharma receives reimbursement status for BRINAVESS in Belgium

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