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Researchers report that aerobic exercise can lessen or worsen ulcerative colitis symptoms

Aerobic exercise can lessen - or worsen - the symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis, depending on the circumstances under which the exercise is undertaken, researchers report.

3 Jul 2013

BUSM professor receives Ewald W. Busse Research Award for continued contributions to aging research

Thomas Perls, MD, MPH, a geriatrician at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has been honored with the Ewald W. Busse Research Award.

3 Jul 2013

Researchers find NRF2 signaling plays a role in growth of tumor cells by altering metabolic pathways

Cancer cells have alteration in metabolic pathways as a result of oncogenes that promote tumor growth. NRF2 (nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2-related factor 2) works as a "master gene" that turns on stress response by increasing numerous antioxidants and pollutant-detoxifying genes to protect the lungs from variety of air pollutants such as diesel exhaust and cigarette smoke.

3 Jul 2013

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals' Iclusig gets EC marketing authorization for CML and Ph+ ALL treatment

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the European Commission has granted a marketing authorization for Iclusig (ponatinib) as an orphan medicinal product for two indications.

2 Jul 2013

State highlights: Calif. bill to fine firms with workers on Medi-Cal fails; Pa. eyes disallowing apologies used against doctors in court-proceedings

A California proposal to fine large companies that have workers on Medi-Cal came up short in an initial vote in the Assembly amid strong business opposition. The proposed fines could reach about $5,000 per full-time employee who receives Medi-Cal, the state Medicaid program for the poor. The bill, AB 880, garnered 46 votes in the 80-member chamber Thursday, short of the 54 votes, or two-thirds majority, needed. The measure could come up for reconsideration as early as next week (Terhune, 6/27).

2 Jul 2013

Research roundup: 'Welcome-mat' effect of Medicaid expansion; Setting up shops; California's transition to Medicaid managed care

The number of people eligible for Medicaid who remain uninsured varies from state to state, according to the authors. But the federal health law is likely to increase the rate of enrollment for this group. The potential impact of this increase in Medicaid enrollment, also known as the 'welcome-mat' effect, is unclear.

2 Jul 2013

Viewpoints: A 'clever' fix for contraception coverage; Sanjay Gupta warns doctors to pay attention to health overhaul

Many nonprofit religious organizations have balked at having to insure their employees' birth control -- because they don't believe in artificial contraception -- under the Affordable Care Act. On Friday, the Obama administration announced a solution to this problem. The new health care law guarantees access to preventive services, and contraception falls, appropriately, into that category (Carla Hill, 6/28).

2 Jul 2013

African-American kids with T2D and risk for retinopathy are less likely to receive eye exam

In one of the few studies to provide information on eye screening of children, African-American children with the greatest risk for disease of the retina as a complication of Type 1 diabetes are the least likely to have received an eye exam, reports a team of researchers including senior author Terri H. Lipman of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.

2 Jul 2013

NPC and George Washington SPHHS selects recipient of two-year fellowship in CER policy

The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) and the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) today announced the selection of Chuck Shih, Ph.D., as the recipient of a new two-year fellowship in comparative effectiveness research (CER) policy.

2 Jul 2013

Routledge Journals publishes Military Behavioral Health

Routledge Journals is pleased to announce the publication of Military Behavioral Health: An International Journal of Research and Community Study, which is affiliated with the University of Southern California School of Social Work, Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families.

2 Jul 2013

Study describes radiologic findings in H7N9 pneumonia

H7N9 pneumonia is characterized by imaging findings that differentiate it from other types of pneumonia, including rapidly progressive changes in the lungs and pulmonary connective tissues, according to the first study to describe radiologic findings in the disease. The results are published online in the journal Radiology.

2 Jul 2013

Study reveals strain of V. cholerae in Haiti cholera outbreak originated from single source

The strain of cholera that has sickened thousands in Haiti came from a single source and was not repeatedly introduced to the island over the past three years as some have thought, according to a new study published in mBio-, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

2 Jul 2013

Lack of motor skills in children may contribute to social awkwardness

Studies have shown that children with autism often struggle socially and now new research suggests that a corresponding lack of motor skills - including catching and throwing - may further contribute to that social awkwardness.

1 Jul 2013

NanoViricides submits letter of intent to file Orphan Drug Application with EMA for DengueCide

NanoViricides, Inc. announced today that it has submitted its letter of intent to file an Orphan Drug Application with the European Medicines Agency for DengueCide, its drug candidate for the treatment of dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever.

1 Jul 2013

MAXIMUS completes acquisition of Health Management Limited

MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Health Management Limited, an independent provider of occupational health care services in the United Kingdom.

1 Jul 2013

Study: Watching avatar model weight-loss behavior in virtual community may help reduce weight

An estimated two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese and many find it difficult to lose weight and keep it off. They've tried fad diets, exercise programs, diet pills and other methods but the battle continues. Now, a new study suggests that watching an avatar model weight-loss behavior in a virtual community might help some women shed pounds in the real world.

1 Jul 2013

New WHO guidelines recommend earlier treatment for people living with HIV

New HIV treatment guidelines by WHO recommend offering antiretroviral therapy earlier. Recent evidence indicates that earlier ART will help people with HIV to live longer, healthier lives, and substantially reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others.

1 Jul 2013

Viewpoints: The entitlement crisis is not over; VA needs to deal more effectively with mental health issues; Iowa gives governor new abortion duty

Americans are used to hearing that health care will bust the budget. The Congressional Budget Office projected last year that Medicare, Medicaid and other government health programs would eat up 9.6 percent to 10.4 percent of the nation's gross domestic product by 2037, crowding out many other vital programs. But a new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development suggests that the United States is not the only country that will struggle to contain public spending on medical care (Eduardo Porter, 6/27).

29 Jun 2013

Ecology, evolution of infectious diseases to be highlighted at ESA's annual meeting

West Nile virus, Lyme disease and hantavirus. All are infectious diseases spreading in animals and in people. Is human interaction with the environment somehow responsible for the increase in these diseases? The ecology and evolution of infectious diseases will be highlighted at two symposia at the Ecological Society of America's annual meeting, held from Aug. 5-9 in Minneapolis, Minn.

29 Jun 2013

In states that opt-out of Medicaid expansion, low-income residents won't face insurance mandate

A rule published Wednesday exempts low-income people from the health law's requirement to buy insurance if they live in states that decide against expanding Medicaid. News outlets also report on the latest related developments from Ohio, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Oklahoma and California.

29 Jun 2013

Public Health News and Research

Researchers report that aerobic exercise can lessen or worsen ulcerative colitis symptoms

BUSM professor receives Ewald W. Busse Research Award for continued contributions to aging research

Researchers find NRF2 signaling plays a role in growth of tumor cells by altering metabolic pathways

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals' Iclusig gets EC marketing authorization for CML and Ph+ ALL treatment

State highlights: Calif. bill to fine firms with workers on Medi-Cal fails; Pa. eyes disallowing apologies used against doctors in court-proceedings

Research roundup: 'Welcome-mat' effect of Medicaid expansion; Setting up shops; California's transition to Medicaid managed care

Viewpoints: A 'clever' fix for contraception coverage; Sanjay Gupta warns doctors to pay attention to health overhaul

African-American kids with T2D and risk for retinopathy are less likely to receive eye exam

NPC and George Washington SPHHS selects recipient of two-year fellowship in CER policy

Routledge Journals publishes Military Behavioral Health

Study describes radiologic findings in H7N9 pneumonia

Study reveals strain of V. cholerae in Haiti cholera outbreak originated from single source

Lack of motor skills in children may contribute to social awkwardness

NanoViricides submits letter of intent to file Orphan Drug Application with EMA for DengueCide

MAXIMUS completes acquisition of Health Management Limited

Study: Watching avatar model weight-loss behavior in virtual community may help reduce weight

New WHO guidelines recommend earlier treatment for people living with HIV

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