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Viewpoints: Krugman cautions against locking in benefit cuts that may not be necessary; Lift the freeze on CDC's gun research

Well, its probable (although not certain) that, within two or three decades, the Social Security trust fund will be exhausted, leaving the system unable to pay the full benefits specified by current law. So the plan is to avoid cuts in future benefits by committing right now to ... cuts in future benefits. Huh? O.K., you can argue that the adjustment to an aging population would be smoother if we commit to a glide path of benefit cuts now. On the other hand, by moving too soon we might lock in benefit cuts that turn out not to have been necessary.

19 Jan 2013

Survey finds shortage of TB medicines in U.S.; Consequences similar to lack of access in developing countries, advocate says

"More than 80 percent of health departments in the United States that treat tuberculosis [TB] resistant to standard treatment have trouble obtaining the drugs they need to cure the disease, according to a national survey released on Thursday," Reuters reports.

18 Jan 2013

WHO reports significant decrease in measles deaths over past decade but warns large outbreaks in certain regions jeopardize progress

"While the number of measles deaths around the world has significantly decreased over the past decade, large outbreaks in certain regions are jeopardizing progress, the United Nations health agency said [Thursday], adding that improved vaccination rates are critical to eliminate the disease," the U.N. News Centre reports.

18 Jan 2013

Involving youth in shaping global development agenda

"The first-ever USAID Youth in Development Policy... provides important opportunities to involve global youth in shaping our development agenda and advancing their health and rights," the Youth Health and Rights Coalition writes in USAID's "IMPACTblog."

18 Jan 2013

New method can visualize aging and tumor growth in real-time

In a study published in the January 18 issue of Cell, researchers from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new method to visualize aging and tumor growth in mice using a gene closely linked to these processes.

18 Jan 2013

Blogs report on global maternal health conference

Crystal Lander, director of policy and advocacy at Management Sciences for Health (MSH), writes in the MSH "Gobal Health Impact" blog about the Second Global Maternal Health Conference taking place in Arusha, Tanzania, and she describes a speech by Agnes Binagwaho, Rwanda's minister of health. She says of the conference, "So far, the emphasis on multiple voices and knowledge sharing has gotten it off to an excellent start."

18 Jan 2013

Penalties, progress and politics all play into state health law decisions

States like California, Kansas and Virginia continue to contemplate specific aspects of the health law. Meanwhile, Florida will face health law penalties if it doesn't make changes to its insurance program for state workers. And, in Indiana, Democrats are pushing for more implementation, despite the opposition of Republicans -- who control the state legislature and governor's mansion.

18 Jan 2013

Business Roundtable offers Medicare plan to increase eligibility age to 70

The Associated Press reports that, under this plan, "people 55 and older would be protected from cuts but younger workers would face significant changes." Meanwhile, CNN Money takes a look at the cost of such a move.\

18 Jan 2013

Reports examine global NTD response one year after London declaration

Two reports released Wednesday provide an update on the global response against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) a year after leaders of some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies met in London and agreed to fight the diseases, Guardian health editor Sarah Boseley reports in her "Global Health Blog."

18 Jan 2013

At least 22 governors -- including 4 Republicans -- hope to expand Medicaid

In Arizona and Missouri, lawmakers and advocates are pushing for the expansion of Medicaid coverage as called for in the Affordable Care Act.

18 Jan 2013

Harvard School of Public Health conference recognizes PEPFAR achievements

PEPFAR "has played a major role in changing the course of the global AIDS epidemic," Harvard Magazine reports.

18 Jan 2013

Mental health improvements are a key part of Obama's plan to reduce gun violence

In addition to calling for changes in how the country handles gun sales, the proposal would increase mental health services, finish rules on mental health parity and restore federal gun research.

18 Jan 2013

Blog features two posts on new NTD publications

The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases' (NTDs) "End the Neglect" blog features two posts discussing the first anniversary of the London Declaration and two recently released reports on progress against NTDs.

18 Jan 2013

'Science Speaks' examines new Senate committee members' support for global health

The Center for Global Health Policy's "Science Speaks" blog profiles Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), discusses their different committee appointments, and examines their support for global health initiatives.

18 Jan 2013

New rule sets 2013 as the time for small business to count staff size for health law

Health law implementation headlines include reports about how new regulatory guidance might impact small businesses. Also, prominent physicians call for the government to release regulations for the part of the law forcing drug and medical device makers to disclose financial ties to doctors.

18 Jan 2013

92% of voters surveyed favor U.S. support of WHO, Better World Campaign poll shows

A new poll released on Wednesday by the Better World Campaign (BWC) "found that 61 percent of voters see the WHO favorably and 92 percent say the United States should continue contributing money to the agency," The Hill's "Healthwatch" blog reports.

18 Jan 2013

Researchers disagree over ethics of HIV treatment clinical trial in Africa, Nature reports

Nature reports how "a potential breakthrough in the quest to prevent HIV and AIDS has collided with sensitivities about testing expensive drugs in poor parts of the world."

18 Jan 2013

WFP plans to reach 2.5M people in Syria as government expands list of local aid groups allowed to work in country

"The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) plans to reach 2.5 million people inside Syria with food aid -- a million more than it is currently assisting -- now that the government has expanded the list of local partners it can work with, the agency's chief said" Wednesday, the U.N. News Centre reports.

18 Jan 2013

Researchers: Operating room checklists, good work environments for nurses help reduce errors, readmissions

Having step-by-step checklists on hand may help doctors and nurses manage emergencies in the operating room, a new study suggests. In situations when a person's heart stops beating on the operating table or a patient begins bleeding uncontrollably, those lists can save time and brainpower, researchers said.

18 Jan 2013

Lap banding safe and effective long-term strategy for management of obesity

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding - lap banding - is a safe and effective long-term strategy for managing obesity, according to the findings of a landmark 15-year follow-up study of patients treated in Australia.

18 Jan 2013

Health Care News and Research

Viewpoints: Krugman cautions against locking in benefit cuts that may not be necessary; Lift the freeze on CDC's gun research

Survey finds shortage of TB medicines in U.S.; Consequences similar to lack of access in developing countries, advocate says

WHO reports significant decrease in measles deaths over past decade but warns large outbreaks in certain regions jeopardize progress

Involving youth in shaping global development agenda

New method can visualize aging and tumor growth in real-time

Blogs report on global maternal health conference

Penalties, progress and politics all play into state health law decisions

Business Roundtable offers Medicare plan to increase eligibility age to 70

Reports examine global NTD response one year after London declaration

At least 22 governors -- including 4 Republicans -- hope to expand Medicaid

Harvard School of Public Health conference recognizes PEPFAR achievements

Mental health improvements are a key part of Obama's plan to reduce gun violence

Blog features two posts on new NTD publications

'Science Speaks' examines new Senate committee members' support for global health

New rule sets 2013 as the time for small business to count staff size for health law

92% of voters surveyed favor U.S. support of WHO, Better World Campaign poll shows

Researchers disagree over ethics of HIV treatment clinical trial in Africa, Nature reports

WFP plans to reach 2.5M people in Syria as government expands list of local aid groups allowed to work in country

Researchers: Operating room checklists, good work environments for nurses help reduce errors, readmissions

Lap banding safe and effective long-term strategy for management of obesity

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