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Review examines effectiveness of lipid-based products to treat dry eye disease

New treatments for dry eye disease that deliver lipids to the ocular surface are designed to more closely mimic the important tear film lipid layer at the air-water interface in the eye.

From Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 21 Nov 2017

New poll demonstrates challenge of finding childcare options that meet parent's safety criteria

The search for the best preschool or childcare option is often a challenging experience – and many parents aren't sure if the one they pick is safe and healthy for their child, according to a new national poll.

20 Nov 2017

Researchers find no uniform guidelines for women undergoing oocyte cryopreservation

Oocyte cryopreservation is on the rise, and whether a woman freezes her eggs before undergoing medical treatment that could leave her infertile or undergoes an elective procedure to avoid concerns about reproductive aging, extensive counseling should be the norm.

20 Nov 2017

FDA warns consumers about injuries, disfigurement from using illegal injectable silicone

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a safety communication to warn consumers and health care practitioners about the serious injuries and disfigurement that can result from using injectable silicone or products being falsely marketed as FDA-approved dermal fillers for the purpose of enhancing the size of their buttocks, breasts and other body parts.

14 Nov 2017

Study highlights importance of reinforcing sexual risk-reduction messages for older women with HIV

A new study that compared HIV-positive women over 50 years of age with their younger HIV-infected cohorts found that while the older women were less likely to be sexually active and to report condomless sex with a male partner, those who were sexually active were not as likely to undergo screening for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis than their younger counterparts.

14 Nov 2017

Study details complementary and alternative medicine service offerings at military treatment facilities

A new study evaluating the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) across the military health system shows that the large majority of military treatment facilities offer at least one type of CAM, and an estimated 76,000 military patients receive integrative health services each month.

14 Nov 2017

Vaccines in the Aging Population

The World Health Organisation marked World Pneumonia Day on November 12th to promote interventions to protect against, prevent and treat pneumonia. The condition is a worldwide killer affecting people of all ages, however the ‘aging population’ is at an increased risk.

From Pfizer, Inc. 13 Nov 2017

OR Productivity launches new robotic surgical arms

A UK company, which is increasing the quality and bringing down the costs of keyhole (laparoscopic) surgical procedures with robotic assistance, has unveiled its new system at the Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.

8 Nov 2017

Study assesses representation of women and minorities in clinical drug trials

A new study to assess the effects of U.S.. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and guidance, intended to encourage greater inclusion of women and minorities in clinical drug trials, has shown appropriate levels of female participation based on the estimated sex ratio of people affected by a particular disease.

7 Nov 2017

Interactive website positively influences parents to vaccinate their children

Pregnant women who received vaccine information through an interactive website monitored by a clinical expert were more likely to vaccinate their children than those who did not use the web resource, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in the journal Pediatrics.

7 Nov 2017

Study shows hemodynamic and metabolic changes up to 7 days after traumatic spinal cord injury

Researchers have shown that some of the critical pathophysiological responses to traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), evidence of insufficient oxygen levels and metabolic stress that can permanently damage tissue, persist for at least a week post-injury at and extending away from the injury site in a large animal model.

6 Nov 2017

Internet-based educational program improves health-related quality of life for teens with JIA

An internet-based health education and self-management program that offers monthly calls with health coaches improved health-related quality of life for participating teens with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

Gonorrhea and syphilis cases rise in Australia

The Annual Surveillance Report on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in Australia was released and it revealed that there is a rise in diagnosis of gonorrhea and syphilis but the number of people being affected by HIV has plateaued. In addition tens of thousands of people have been cured of Hepatitis C. The report comes from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney.

5 Nov 2017

Rush Hospitals continue to earn top scores for patient safety from Leapfrog Group

For the second time this year, all three Rush hospitals - Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush-Copley Medical Center - have received an 'A' grade, the highest possible, from the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit patient safety watchdog organization.

3 Nov 2017

CMS report on radiation oncology alternative payment model provides viable path to better cancer care

The American Society for Radiation Oncology today called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to move forward urgently with the development of a radiation oncology alternative payment model following a new report to Congress from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.

3 Nov 2017

House tax bill would scrap deduction for medical expenses

The tax bill unveiled by Republicans in the House on Thursday would not, as had been rumored, eliminate the tax penalty for failure to have health insurance. But it would eliminate a decades-old deduction for people with very high medical costs.

2 Nov 2017

FDA issues warning letters to companies illegally selling products that claim to cure cancer

As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ongoing efforts to protect consumers from health fraud, the agency today issued warning letters to four companies illegally selling products online that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure cancer without evidence to support these outcomes.

2 Nov 2017

Scientists develop bioluminescent enzymatic test system for assessing toxicity of nanomaterials

Official website of the Russian Science Foundation reports that a group of scientists from Siberian Federal University and Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the SB RAS has developed a bioluminescent enzymatic test system for assessing the toxicity of carbon nanomaterials.

2 Nov 2017

FDA warning on miracle marijuana cures for cancer

Yesterday, 1st November 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, released a statement warning the general public against fraudulent claims regarding marijuana based cancer cures. The FDA has also issued warnings in writing to four companies that are selling such products online illegally. These products are being advertised as miracle cures for cancers and several serious conditions.

2 Nov 2017

Funding for ACA sign-up campaigns varies widely from state to state

If you buy insurance on your own and have been paying attention to the Affordable Care Act, you’ve probably heard that open enrollment for 2018 plans has just started and the government is spending a lot less money this year to get the word out.

1 Nov 2017

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Review examines effectiveness of lipid-based products to treat dry eye disease

New poll demonstrates challenge of finding childcare options that meet parent's safety criteria

Researchers find no uniform guidelines for women undergoing oocyte cryopreservation

FDA warns consumers about injuries, disfigurement from using illegal injectable silicone

Study highlights importance of reinforcing sexual risk-reduction messages for older women with HIV

Study details complementary and alternative medicine service offerings at military treatment facilities

Vaccines in the Aging Population

OR Productivity launches new robotic surgical arms

Study assesses representation of women and minorities in clinical drug trials

Interactive website positively influences parents to vaccinate their children

Study shows hemodynamic and metabolic changes up to 7 days after traumatic spinal cord injury

Internet-based educational program improves health-related quality of life for teens with JIA

Gonorrhea and syphilis cases rise in Australia

Rush Hospitals continue to earn top scores for patient safety from Leapfrog Group

CMS report on radiation oncology alternative payment model provides viable path to better cancer care

House tax bill would scrap deduction for medical expenses

FDA issues warning letters to companies illegally selling products that claim to cure cancer

Scientists develop bioluminescent enzymatic test system for assessing toxicity of nanomaterials

FDA warning on miracle marijuana cures for cancer

Funding for ACA sign-up campaigns varies widely from state to state

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