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Peakdale Molecular reports significant growth in demand for its medicinal chemistry services

Peakdale Molecular, a leading UK provider of medicinal chemistry and chemistry services, is celebrating its most successful year ever for revenues and earnings since the company’s inception in 1992.

19 Jun 2014

Children who spend more time in less structured activities are able to set their own goals

Children who spend more time in less structured activities-from playing outside to reading books to visiting the zoo-are better able to set their own goals and take actions to meet those goals without prodding from adults, according to a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder.

19 Jun 2014

U-M researchers detail new discoveries about basic biology of dystonia

Twist and hold your neck to the left. Now down, and over to the right, until it hurts. Now imagine your neck - or arms or legs - randomly doing that on their own, without you controlling it.

18 Jun 2014

AADE recommends easy-to-follow tips for diabetes management

"You have Type 2 diabetes." When you deliver this news to patients, many are surprised, even shocked. Research shows some are so busy processing this unwelcome information, they have a difficult time focusing on what you are saying - and about a fourth of them wonder whether it's even true.

18 Jun 2014

Sacral nerve stimulation for patients with birth defect

Heather Rayser, 16, has a colon that does not function properly and as a result, she has never been to high school and has been on home hospital care for nine years.

17 Jun 2014

State highlights: New La. abortion restrictions; new Mass. hospital deal; Medicare and ambulances in N.J.

A selection of health policy stories from Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Georgia, Missouri, Maryland, New York, Kansas and Washington state.

16 Jun 2014

New advanced treatment can make huge difference for patients who suffer "brain attack"

When car crash victims suffer serious injuries, emergency crews often get them to trauma centers for the advanced care they need.

13 Jun 2014

Democrats vying to run for Virginia's eighth congressional district embrace health law

The candidates in this race back the overhaul -- a different take than many vulnerable Democrats in other races around the country.

11 Jun 2014

Tanner Labs announces launch of new corporate wellness platform

Tanner Labs, the nimble new research and development arm of O.C. Tanner, is proud to announce Welbe™, a new corporate wellness platform designed to advance the health and financial well-being of people and the companies they work for.

10 Jun 2014

Climate change have significant negative impacts on health and psychological well-being

Climate change will have significant negative impacts on Americans' health and psychological well-being, due to an increase in the frequency and severity of climate-related natural disasters and other climate-related changes in the environment and weather.

10 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 10, 2014

Today's headlines include details of an extensive, nationwide audit of the wait times for care at VA hospitals and clinics.

10 Jun 2014

University of Indianapolis breaks ground June 19 on $28 million Health Pavilion

The University of Indianapolis will break ground June 19 on a four-story, $28 million Health Pavilion that will house UIndy's healthcare- and wellness-related academic programs as well as industry partners and clinical facilities to serve the community.

9 Jun 2014

2014 DIA patient fellows illustrate the power of patient advocacy

The 2014 DIA patient fellows illustrate the power of patient advocacy. A Parkinson's disease patient is the driving force in the success of clinical trials, recruiting patients and transporting them to research sites while saving researchers thousands of dollars.

9 Jun 2014

UAB ophthalmologists offer tips to prevent firework related injuries

Fourth of July 2013: Family members were shooting fireworks in the backyard of Dianne Peterson's home in Vincent, Alabama, as she walked out of the house.

9 Jun 2014

Viewpoints: Tea party missing the lesson; health care not an ordinary market; Va.'s Medicaid battle

But the Tea Party does have something to show for its five years of annoyance: Ted Cruz, senator from Texas. Cruz is probably best known for reading "Green Eggs and Ham" on the floor of the Senate during a 21-hour talkathon designed to ensure his place as the most hated man in that august chamber.

9 Jun 2014

Device used in physics and chemistry reveals dynamics of pervasive pathogen

If you have it, you probably don't know it. Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is perhaps one of the biggest pathogens you've never heard of-big, both proportionately and epidemiologically.

6 Jun 2014

Arizona Town Hall recognizes BCBSAZ's Rich Boals with 2014 Shirley Agnos Legacy Award

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona President and CEO, Rich Boals, has been recognized by Arizona Town Hall with the prestigious 2014 Shirley Agnos Legacy Award.

6 Jun 2014

HHS probes data discrepancies for 2 million enrollees

Administration officials said that in most cases, those discrepancies will not affect consumers' coverage or the level of subsidies they received. Individuals are being asked to submit additional documentation to ensure they're getting the correct tax credits.

6 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 5, 2014

Today's headlines include the latest developments regarding congressional action on the veterans' health care scandal as well as reports about the latest Medicaid enrollment figures in the context of the health law.

5 Jun 2014

Highlights: Calif. insurance commissioner battle; food stamps and Medicaid in Calif.; Mo. and experimental drug therapies

Incumbent Democrat Dave Jones held a strong lead in Tuesday's primary election voting for state insurance commissioner, but he still faces a rematch in November against Republican challenger Ted Gaines (Lifsher, 6/3).

5 Jun 2014

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Peakdale Molecular reports significant growth in demand for its medicinal chemistry services

Children who spend more time in less structured activities are able to set their own goals

U-M researchers detail new discoveries about basic biology of dystonia

AADE recommends easy-to-follow tips for diabetes management

Sacral nerve stimulation for patients with birth defect

State highlights: New La. abortion restrictions; new Mass. hospital deal; Medicare and ambulances in N.J.

New advanced treatment can make huge difference for patients who suffer "brain attack"

Democrats vying to run for Virginia's eighth congressional district embrace health law

Tanner Labs announces launch of new corporate wellness platform

Climate change have significant negative impacts on health and psychological well-being

First Edition: June 10, 2014

University of Indianapolis breaks ground June 19 on $28 million Health Pavilion

2014 DIA patient fellows illustrate the power of patient advocacy

UAB ophthalmologists offer tips to prevent firework related injuries

Viewpoints: Tea party missing the lesson; health care not an ordinary market; Va.'s Medicaid battle

Device used in physics and chemistry reveals dynamics of pervasive pathogen

Arizona Town Hall recognizes BCBSAZ's Rich Boals with 2014 Shirley Agnos Legacy Award

HHS probes data discrepancies for 2 million enrollees

First Edition: June 5, 2014

Highlights: Calif. insurance commissioner battle; food stamps and Medicaid in Calif.; Mo. and experimental drug therapies

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