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Loyola surgeon performs complicated laparoscopic procedure

Mild cases of diverticulitis can be treated with changes in diet, rest and antibiotics. However, Bunch's condition was more serious and the chances of recurrences were high. Her doctors at Loyola University Health System said her best option would be surgery to remove the inflamed section of colon.

2 Feb 2010

Experimental vaccine reduced TB rate among HIV-positive people in Tanzania, Study finds

An experimental vaccine was found to reduce the rate of tuberculosis infections in patients living with HIV, "the first time a shot has been shown to reduce cases of the most common AIDS-related cause of death in poor nations," Bloomberg reports (Bennett, 1/29). Tuberculosis accounts for up to one-third of AIDS deaths worldwide, CBC News reports.

1 Feb 2010

Asuragen enters into research agreements to develop microRNA-based diagnostic test

Asuragen, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and RNA-based pharmacogenomics services, announced today that it has entered into research agreements with The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Dartmouth’s Hitchcock Medical Center and the University of Sherbrooke to develop a microRNA-based diagnostic test to aid the detection of pancreatic cancer from fine-needle aspirate (FNA) biopsies.

1 Feb 2010

Study analyzes relationship between parents' and children’s' dental visits

Whether or not children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents' history of seeking dental care. A new report to appear in the journal Pediatrics, which has been released online, is the first to analyze the relationship between parents' and childrens' dental visits in a nationally represntative sample.

1 Feb 2010

New rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans for treatment of mental disorders issued

The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury today jointly issued new rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans who need treatment for mental health or substance use disorders.

30 Jan 2010

ING introduces new business building program for corporate retirement plan market

ING's U.S. Retirement Services business today announced the launch of a new business building program for advisors, consultants and the third party administrator (TPA) community serving the small and mid-sized corporate retirement plan market.

30 Jan 2010

Wrestlers are at higher risk for skin infections than other athletes

As high school and college wrestlers return to the mats in preparation for February tournaments and post-season championships, their risk for the skin infection Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) increases significantly.

30 Jan 2010

New vaccine effective in preventing TB in HIV patients

Investigators from Dartmouth Medical School (DMS) have reported results of a clinical trial showing that a new vaccine against tuberculosis, Mycobacterium vaccae (MV), is effective in preventing tuberculosis in people with HIV infection.

30 Jan 2010

Patients with hearing, vision and speech disabilities to be provided with auxiliary aids and services

Patients with hearing, vision, and speech disabilities, who receive care at University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics, will be screened and provided with auxiliary aids and services as required by federal law under a Resolution Agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

29 Jan 2010

Mcdonnell says Democratic agenda, including health care effort, is too expensive

In his response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said the nation cannot afford the Democratic agenda, including health care, The Associated Press/Wall Street Journal reports.

28 Jan 2010

New technique could eliminate hip replacement surgeries in young trauma patients

A novel surgery using transplanted bone and cartilage may help young patients avoid a hip replacement after a specific traumatic injury to the hip joint, according to a case study by orthopedic trauma specialists at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. The study appears in the February issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.

28 Jan 2010

Zelos Therapeutics commences dosing in clinical study of ZT-034 nasal spray for osteoporosis

Zelos Therapeutics, Inc. has initiated dosing in a seven day clinical study of a nasal spray formulation of ZT-034 (teriparatide) that is being developed in collaboration with development partner Aegis Therapeutics, LLC. Nasal spray ZT-034 is being developed as an alternative to Eli Lilly and Company’s Forteo (teriparatide [rDNA origin]) which generated approximately $800M in annual sales in 2009 for the treatment of osteoporosis and is administered by daily injection.

28 Jan 2010

Haitian President asks for better aid coordination, tents, jobs

Haitian President Rene Preval said the country is in need of sturdy tents and jobs to prevent an ongoing crisis, the Miami Herald reports. At a press conference, Preval said, "Help the people with tents. Create employment so people can buy food in the country. That is what's most important."

28 Jan 2010

Life Technologies reports fourth-quarter and fiscal year results ended December 31, 2009

Life Technologies Corporation today announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2009. Non-GAAP revenue for the fourth quarter was $874 million, resulting in full year non-GAAP revenues of $3.30 billion, an increase of 5 percent over the $3.14 billion reported for 2008, as if Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems had been combined.

From Danaher 28 Jan 2010

Medicure to be delisted from TSX, announces intention to apply for alternative listing on TSX- V or NEX

Medicure Inc. announces that, following a review by the listings committee of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX"), the common shares of Medicure will be delisted from the TSX effective at the close of trading on February 26, 2010. While the Company will endeavor to meet the continued listing requirements of the TSX prior to the delisting date, the Company also intends to make application for listing of its common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSX- V") or NEX to ensure continued and seamless trading liquidity for shareholders.

28 Jan 2010

Medicare false claims: Los Angeles DME company owner pleads guilty

The owner and operator of a Los Angeles durable medical equipment (DME) company pleaded guilty today to submitting nearly $1 million in false claims to Medicare, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and Acting U.S. Attorney George S. Cardona for the Central District of California.

28 Jan 2010

NIH to perform exploratory studies on ImmuneRegen BioSciences' Homspera

ImmuneRegen BioSciences Inc.®, a wholly owned subsidiary of IR Biosciences Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: IRBS), today announced the execution of an agreement with the National Institute of Health (NIH) / National Cancer Institute (NCI) to commence studies utilizing ImmuneRegen's Homspera.

28 Jan 2010

FDA clears Notal Vision's ForeseeHome AMD Monitor

Notal Vision's ForeseeHome™ AMD Monitor has received Section 510 (k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

27 Jan 2010

Home health care fraud: Detroit-area physical therapist pleads guilty

Detroit-area resident Jessica Vigil pleaded guilty today for her role in a Detroit-area home health care fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer of the Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barbara L. McQuade; Special Agent in Charge Andrew G. Arena of the FBI's Detroit Field Office; and Special Agent in Charge Lamont Pugh III of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General's (HHS-OIG) Chicago Region.

27 Jan 2010

Joint Commission urges hospitals to take steps to prevent pregnancy-related deaths

Pre-existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure are putting women at greater risk for death during or shortly after pregnancy, according to a Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert issued today.

27 Jan 2010

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Loyola surgeon performs complicated laparoscopic procedure

Experimental vaccine reduced TB rate among HIV-positive people in Tanzania, Study finds

Asuragen enters into research agreements to develop microRNA-based diagnostic test

Study analyzes relationship between parents' and children’s' dental visits

New rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans for treatment of mental disorders issued

ING introduces new business building program for corporate retirement plan market

Wrestlers are at higher risk for skin infections than other athletes

New vaccine effective in preventing TB in HIV patients

Patients with hearing, vision and speech disabilities to be provided with auxiliary aids and services

Mcdonnell says Democratic agenda, including health care effort, is too expensive

New technique could eliminate hip replacement surgeries in young trauma patients

Zelos Therapeutics commences dosing in clinical study of ZT-034 nasal spray for osteoporosis

Haitian President asks for better aid coordination, tents, jobs

Life Technologies reports fourth-quarter and fiscal year results ended December 31, 2009

Medicure to be delisted from TSX, announces intention to apply for alternative listing on TSX- V or NEX

Medicare false claims: Los Angeles DME company owner pleads guilty

NIH to perform exploratory studies on ImmuneRegen BioSciences' Homspera

FDA clears Notal Vision's ForeseeHome AMD Monitor

Home health care fraud: Detroit-area physical therapist pleads guilty

Joint Commission urges hospitals to take steps to prevent pregnancy-related deaths

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