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Medicaid pays for nearly 50% of 3.8 million births in US

Medicaid paid for nearly half of the 3.8 million births in the United States in 2010—an amount that has been rising over time, according to a report out today.

4 Sep 2013

CSA programs: A feasible approach for providing fruits and vegetables to low-income families

Low-income communities have particular problems getting adequate fruits and vegetables because of limited access to supermarkets and farmers markets. A new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs may be a feasible approach for providing fresh fruits and vegetables to under-resourced communities.

4 Sep 2013

Scientists identify new drugs that have potential to slow down progression of Parkinson's

New drugs which may have the potential to stop faulty brain cells dying and slow down the progression of Parkinson's, have been identified by scientists in a pioneering study which is the first of its kind.

4 Sep 2013

Study: Changes in expression of various isoforms might play role in cancer development

Spool-like proteins called histones play a crucial role in packaging the nearly seven feet of DNA found in most human cells. A new study shows that a group of histones that are thought to behave the same way actually are functionally distinct proteins.

4 Sep 2013

AQUARIUS trial data shows Aliskiren reduced incidents of death, stroke, heart attack

Patients with clogged and hardened arteries who already have their blood pressure under control may benefit from an additional blood pressure-lowering medication, according to research from the Cleveland Clinic Coordinating Center for Clinical Research (C5Research).

4 Sep 2013

Inhaled steroids linked to improved school performance in asthma

Researchers from Greece say that the use of steroid inhalers in elementary school children with asthma may improve school performance over other forms of therapy.

3 Sep 2013

BME introduces new, improved Speed Continuous Active Compression System

BME, Inc., the privately held U.S. Leader in Nitinol Technology Implants and Instruments known under the brands of: Speed™ (fully-disposable continuous active compression system), HammerLock® (intramedullary hammertoe correction system), OSStaple™ (Nitinol continuous active compression system) and OSSforce™ (heat-activating implant controller), has announced today its' introduction of a new, improved Speed™ Continuous Active Compression System.

3 Sep 2013

New joint program could improve patient care, physician and staff morale

The common refrain about health care is that it's a broken system. A new joint program between the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, demonstrates a way to mend the system with a new patient-centered program that is getting raves from patients, as well as the residents and nurses who provide their care. Results from the program are highlighted in a study being released in September.

3 Sep 2013

Researchers create specific tests to detect cancer biomarkers in patients with dermatomyositis

Researchers from major universities in the U.S. have developed specific tests to identify cancer biomarkers in patients with dermatomyositis-a systemic inflammatory disease associated with increased risk of malignancy.

3 Sep 2013

Women in their 40s and 50s are hospitalized more than twice for asthma attack

Asthma is a disease that mostly affects young boys and adult women. And according to a new study, women in their 40s and 50s with asthma are hospitalized more than twice as often as men in the same age group. The 10-year study is published in the September issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).

3 Sep 2013

Research: Male sexual development less stable than other genetic programs

The idea that men and women are fundamentally different from each other is widely accepted. And throughout the world, this has created distinct ideas about which social and physical characteristics are necessary in each gender to maintain healthy human development.

3 Sep 2013

Respiratory infection antibiotic guidance often ignored

Researchers from the USA say that more must be done to improve adherence to guidelines for antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, and pharyngitis.

2 Sep 2013

Average height of European males increased by 11cm between mid-19th century and 1980

The average height of European males increased by an unprecedented 11cm between the mid-nineteenth century and 1980, according to a new paper published online today in the journal Oxford Economic Papers. Contrary to expectations, the study also reveals that average height actually accelerated in the period spanning the two World Wars and the Great Depression.

2 Sep 2013

Researchers pinpoint ways to counter effects of antibiotics-driven depletion of gut-dwelling bacteria

A new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine could help pinpoint ways to counter the effects of the antibiotics-driven depletion of friendly, gut-dwelling bacteria.

2 Sep 2013

Research reveals that only 7% of patients survive from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is just 7%, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2013 by Professor Xavier Jouven and Dr Wulfran Bougouin from France.

2 Sep 2013

Psychotherapist discovers effective behavioral psychology approach to treat relationship stress

Counselor Robert A. Moylan, LCPC has discovered through forty years of psychology research and life experience the simplest and most effective behavioral psychology approach currently available in the world to treat addictions, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, and personality disorders. His book for adults, "Emotional Core Therapy" is currently the top rated book on Amazon.com in two different categories: "Mental Health" and "Emotions".

31 Aug 2013

Dentist offers patent-pending gummy smile fix to correct cases of gummy smile

Dr. Parsa Zadeh, renowned cosmetic dentist, is pleased to offer his patent-pending gummy smile fix to correct cases of gummy smile. A gummy smile is a smile in which the gums appear to be disproportionately large when compared with the teeth.

31 Aug 2013

SPCB launches feasibility study for Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician designation

The Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB) announced plans to launch a feasibility study for a Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician™ (CSPT™) designation.

31 Aug 2013

Chemical attacks in Syria can pose threat to US, says Homeland Security medical officer

The chemical attacks in Syria could lower the bar for use of chemical weapons by terrorist organizations or rogue nations that could eventually pose a threat to the United States, says Alexander Garza, M.D., former assistant secretary of health affairs and chief medical officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

31 Aug 2013

Expert offers porcelain veneers to create incredible, camera-ready smiles

Many stunningly beautiful smiles in Beverly Hills are not simply the result of incredible genetics. The secret behind a large number of these gorgeous grins is simple: porcelain veneers. Beverly Hills porcelain veneers expert, Dr. Kevin Sands, offers porcelain veneers to create incredible, camera-ready smiles.

31 Aug 2013

Education News and Research

Medicaid pays for nearly 50% of 3.8 million births in US

CSA programs: A feasible approach for providing fruits and vegetables to low-income families

Scientists identify new drugs that have potential to slow down progression of Parkinson's

Study: Changes in expression of various isoforms might play role in cancer development

AQUARIUS trial data shows Aliskiren reduced incidents of death, stroke, heart attack

Inhaled steroids linked to improved school performance in asthma

BME introduces new, improved Speed Continuous Active Compression System

New joint program could improve patient care, physician and staff morale

Researchers create specific tests to detect cancer biomarkers in patients with dermatomyositis

Women in their 40s and 50s are hospitalized more than twice for asthma attack

Research: Male sexual development less stable than other genetic programs

Respiratory infection antibiotic guidance often ignored

Average height of European males increased by 11cm between mid-19th century and 1980

Researchers pinpoint ways to counter effects of antibiotics-driven depletion of gut-dwelling bacteria

Research reveals that only 7% of patients survive from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Psychotherapist discovers effective behavioral psychology approach to treat relationship stress

Dentist offers patent-pending gummy smile fix to correct cases of gummy smile

SPCB launches feasibility study for Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician designation

Chemical attacks in Syria can pose threat to US, says Homeland Security medical officer

Expert offers porcelain veneers to create incredible, camera-ready smiles

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