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New "mPACT" program for posterior mini open fixation and fusion procedures from DePuy Synthes Spine

DePuy Synthes Spine announced the global launch of "mPACT" (medialized Posterior Approach Cortical Trajectory), a program that combines implants, education, clinical research and procedural support for posterior mini open fixation and fusion procedures.

10 Oct 2013

$New report provides fracture prevention, management solutions for postmenopausal woman$

New report provides fracture prevention, management solutions for postmenopausal woman

According to a new report published today by the International Osteoporosis Foundation, women may expect to live longer but their quality of life will be seriously jeopardized if action to protect their bone health is not taken. Postmenopausal women are the most vulnerable to osteoporosis and fractures. Worldwide, an estimated 200 million women are affected by osteoporosis and around one in three women aged over 50 will suffer from a fracture due to the disease.

10 Oct 2013

Adempas drug gets FDA approval for treatment of pulmonary hypertension

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Adempas (riociguat) to treat adults with two forms of pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension is caused by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs.

10 Oct 2013

Team Ritter to raise funds for John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health at ING NYC Marathon

Friends and family members of people with thoracic aortic disease and fans of the late legendary comedic actor John Ritter will come together as Team Ritter to raise funds for the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health at the ING New York City Marathon on Nov. 3, 2013.

10 Oct 2013

Mayo Clinic study: Baby boomers to witness surge in cataract surgeries

As baby boomers enter their retirement years, health care costs for complex and debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease are expected to soar. Not drawing as much attention is the likelihood of similarly rising expenses for common age-related medical procedures. A Mayo Clinic study looked at one of those -- cataract surgery-- and found that more people are getting the vision-improving procedure, seeking it at younger ages and having both eyes repaired within a few months, rather than only treating one eye.

10 Oct 2013

Hypertension affects over 40% of Chinese adults, shows WHO report

With a recent World Health Organization report showing hypertension affects over 40% of Chinese adults aged 45 or older, combating high blood pressure will be high on the agenda of the 24th Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology & Asia Pacific Heart Congress, in Beijing (10 to 13 October 2013).

10 Oct 2013

Receiving care at several HIV clinics may increase medication errors

Patients who received care at multiple HIV clinics-as opposed to only one- were less likely to take their medication and had higher HIV viral loads, a new study published in the journal AIDS and Behavior of almost 13,000 HIV patients in Philadelphia from Penn Medicine found.

10 Oct 2013

In budget battle, both sides dig in, but they open door to a short-term deal to allow for negotiations

As the standoff continues between Capitol Hill Republicans and President Barack Obama over the government shutdown, the debt ceiling and GOP efforts to defund or delay the health law, Politico poses the question: what would be on the table if leaders did start talking.

10 Oct 2013

State health exchanges running more smoothly than federal marketplace

The New York Times reports that, while difficulties continue for consumers in the 30 states that are using the federal government's online health insurance marketplace, those who live in states that have chosen to operate their own are faring better.

10 Oct 2013

Shoppers on fed's insurance website still face problems

News outlets report on the glitches still plaguing the website, healthcare.gov., in its second week of operation. White House officials say fixes are being made, although they have been unable to say how many consumers have enrolled in plans through the website.

10 Oct 2013

DFID, MRC and ESRC collaborate to improve health systems in low- and middle-income countries

The Wellcome Trust, the Department for International Development (DFID), the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) today announced a -15 million collaboration to support research that will generate practical measures to improve health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

10 Oct 2013

How Obamacare affects children, prisoners

Media reports explore how the health law requires that dental and vision care benefits for children be included in policies sold through new online insurance marketplaces and how the law may shift prisoners' health care costs from local jurisdictions to the federal government.

10 Oct 2013

EOHHS selects BMCHP to provide health care coverage for MassHealth CarePlus members

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services has selected Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan to provide comprehensive health care coverage for MassHealth CarePlus members in all five MassHealth regions of Massachusetts.

10 Oct 2013

Viewpoints: Rep. Ryan says entitlements hold the key to an agreement; health law's impact on smokers; WSJ on Medicaid expansion

Once those threats are removed, however, there is plenty to discuss: how to replace the sequester cuts, which are already devastating domestic programs and are about to get much worse for defense spending; how to use fiscal policy to stimulate the creation of jobs and fix the nation's infrastructure; how to repair a broken tax system, reduce long-term debt, and ensure that social welfare programs remain healthy (10/8).

10 Oct 2013

Health Care News and Research

New "mPACT" program for posterior mini open fixation and fusion procedures from DePuy Synthes Spine

New report provides fracture prevention, management solutions for postmenopausal woman

Adempas drug gets FDA approval for treatment of pulmonary hypertension

Team Ritter to raise funds for John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health at ING NYC Marathon

Mayo Clinic study: Baby boomers to witness surge in cataract surgeries

Hypertension affects over 40% of Chinese adults, shows WHO report

Receiving care at several HIV clinics may increase medication errors

In budget battle, both sides dig in, but they open door to a short-term deal to allow for negotiations

State health exchanges running more smoothly than federal marketplace

Shoppers on fed's insurance website still face problems

DFID, MRC and ESRC collaborate to improve health systems in low- and middle-income countries

How Obamacare affects children, prisoners

EOHHS selects BMCHP to provide health care coverage for MassHealth CarePlus members

Viewpoints: Rep. Ryan says entitlements hold the key to an agreement; health law's impact on smokers; WSJ on Medicaid expansion

Gov't shutdown triggered by Capitol Hill causes damage to public health

Hill GOP blasts coverage costs, seeks numbers of Obamacare enrolees

HMI, NCONN to collaborate on various educational initiatives for oncology health professionals

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