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Waist size can predict diabetes risk

A higher rate of diabetes seen among adult Americans when compared to peers in England is explained primarily by a larger waist size rather than conventional risk factors such as obesity, according to a new study by researchers from the RAND Corporation, University College London and the Institute for Fiscal Studies in London.

7 Oct 2010

3.5 million Calif. residents eligible for tax credits in future exchange; N.Y. prescription drug aid for seniors cut back; Idaho trims dental providers in Medicaid

An estimated 3.5 million Californians would be eligible for federal tax credits to slash the cost of their health coverage when they begin buying policies through a new statewide insurance marketplace in 2014, a study released Tuesday found.

7 Oct 2010

Speed cameras reduce road accidents significantly: Study

Although many drivers dislike the idea of speed cameras, a study of international research showed on Wednesday that this kind of monitoring of roads does cut the number of traffic injuries and deaths.

6 Oct 2010

NHPCO releases report on hospice care in U.S

An estimated 41.6 percent of all people who died in the U.S. last year were under the care of a hospice program, reports the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (up from 38.8 percent in 2008 and 35 percent in 2007).

6 Oct 2010

Pfizer announces review of strategic alternatives for Capsugel

Pfizer Inc. announced today that it is reviewing strategic alternatives for Capsugel, which may include a divestiture. Capsugel is a distinct business unit within Pfizer's Diversified Businesses segment and is the world's leading provider of hard capsules and an innovator in drug delivery systems.

6 Oct 2010

SpinalMotion announces completion of enrollment in Kineflex lumbar artificial disc study

SpinalMotion, Inc., developer of the investigational Kineflex® lumbar and Kineflex®|C cervical disc implants for treating patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD), today reported that it has completed enrollment in an international clinical study evaluating the Kineflex lumbar artificial disc inserted via a minimally invasive lateral approach. The data from the study will be used to support regulatory submissions for international commercialization.

5 Oct 2010

RHUCIN clinical trial results published in JACI journal

Santarus, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced the publication of an integrated analysis of two randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials with RHUCIN (recombinant human C1 inhibitor, or rhC1INH), in the October issue of the peer reviewed Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI).

5 Oct 2010

OHSU CROET issues public alert on Brazilian Blowout hair straightening product

Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) is responding to concerns raised by Portland-area hair salons about a product used for hair straightening. CROET has issued two public alerts describing its findings on the possible negative health impacts of this product.

4 Oct 2010

BBPS tool can assess colon cleanliness during colonoscopy

Boston Medical Center (BMC) doctors have proven the reliability of the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS), a tool that assesses the cleanliness of the colon during colonoscopies. This study, published in the October 2010 issue of the journal Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, demonstrates the scale's accuracy and could become an international standardized tool to rate colon cleanliness during colonoscopy.

4 Oct 2010

Neb. insurer launches pilot program to cut costs, improve health; W.Va. Medicaid official defends no-bid contract

Lincoln Journal Star: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, the state's largest health insurer, is establishing a new pilot program that seeks to give doctors better patient information so that they can deal more effectively with patients' needs and help lower costs. The pilot will use a web-based program that officials hope can take disparate medical records and produce "tailored patient checklists" that doctors can use.

1 Oct 2010

Today's Opinions: Concerns about ACOs; Obama challenged on health care claims; Scare tactics

There is a very real danger that by the time policy makers get around to reading and understanding this section of law (on accountable care organizations) that the health care marketplace will have irreversibly changed (Dustin Corcoran, 9/30).

1 Oct 2010

American Brain Tumor Association awards $100,000 clinical research grant

The Section on Tumors of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons has announced a $100,000 two-year ($50,000/year) clinical research grant funded by the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA). The application is open exclusively to neurosurgeons who are members of the AANS/CNS Section on Tumors.

30 Sep 2010

Radical prostatectomy increases survival rate in prostate cancer patients: Study

In the largest, most modern, single-institution study of its kind, Mayo Clinic urologists mined a long-term data registry for survival rates of patients who underwent radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer. The findings are being presented at the North Central Section of the American Urological Association's 84th Annual Meeting in Chicago.

30 Sep 2010

First women's health glossy publication from USA TODAY's Your Life

USA TODAY announces the availability of Fresh: Women's Health Guide, the first women's health glossy publication from USA TODAY's Your Life.

29 Sep 2010

Insuring your health: Health law calls for breast cancer warnings to young women

In her latest consumer Kaiser Health News consumer column, Michelle Andrews writes: "Breast cancer is extremely rare in young women. But when it does happen, it can be serious, even deadly.

29 Sep 2010

Florida likely to seek waiver on medical loss ratio; Ariz. cuts back Medicaid benefits

The Hill Healthwatch: "Florida's 14-member insurance advisory board has unanimously passed a resolution to seek a waiver from the health law's medical loss ratio. An official with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation tells The Hill that the board's vote means it's a 'done deal' that the state will formally seek some kind of waiver but the board is gathering public input through Oct. 8.

29 Sep 2010

Brain cells outside damaged area in stroke patients take on new roles

The world's largest study using neuroimaging of stroke patients struggling to regain ability to communicate finds that brain cells outside the damaged area can take on new roles.

29 Sep 2010

Health law includes help for young women with breast cancer

Kaiser Health News: "A little-noticed section in the health-care overhaul aims to raise awareness among young women and their doctors about the risk of breast cancer between the ages of 15 and 44. The law directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to create education campaigns that will focus on breast cancer and young women, and encourage healthful habits that promote prevention and early detection of the disease.

29 Sep 2010

Text: The Republican 'Pledge' on health care

With an eye on the midterm elections, Republicans in the House of Representative released "A Pledge to America" -- an outline of what they plan to do if they gain control of Congress.

29 Sep 2010

PharMerica signs asset purchase agreement to acquire Chem Rx Corporation

PharMerica Corporation, a national provider of institutional pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management services, today announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Chem Rx Corporation for $70.6 million.

28 Sep 2010

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Waist size can predict diabetes risk

3.5 million Calif. residents eligible for tax credits in future exchange; N.Y. prescription drug aid for seniors cut back; Idaho trims dental providers in Medicaid

Speed cameras reduce road accidents significantly: Study

NHPCO releases report on hospice care in U.S

Pfizer announces review of strategic alternatives for Capsugel

SpinalMotion announces completion of enrollment in Kineflex lumbar artificial disc study

RHUCIN clinical trial results published in JACI journal

OHSU CROET issues public alert on Brazilian Blowout hair straightening product

BBPS tool can assess colon cleanliness during colonoscopy

Neb. insurer launches pilot program to cut costs, improve health; W.Va. Medicaid official defends no-bid contract

Today's Opinions: Concerns about ACOs; Obama challenged on health care claims; Scare tactics

American Brain Tumor Association awards $100,000 clinical research grant

Radical prostatectomy increases survival rate in prostate cancer patients: Study

First women's health glossy publication from USA TODAY's Your Life

Insuring your health: Health law calls for breast cancer warnings to young women

Florida likely to seek waiver on medical loss ratio; Ariz. cuts back Medicaid benefits

Brain cells outside damaged area in stroke patients take on new roles

Health law includes help for young women with breast cancer

Text: The Republican 'Pledge' on health care

PharMerica signs asset purchase agreement to acquire Chem Rx Corporation

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