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Biogen Idec 2010 total revenues increase 8% to $4.7 billion

Biogen Idec Inc., a global biotechnology leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced its full year and fourth quarter 2010 results.

1 Feb 2011

Walk briskly to boost memory

Researchers have found that older adults who took a brisk walk three times a week did better on memory tests and increased the size of their hippocampus, a portion of the brain involved with memory formation.

1 Feb 2011

Easier access to emergency birth control increases sexually-transmitted diseases among teenagers

Offering the morning after pill free over the counter has not reduced the number of teenage pregnancies and may be associated with a rise in sexually-transmitted diseases (STIs), according to a report by experts at The University of Nottingham.

1 Feb 2011

Viewpoints: Insurance data mining and Medicaid reform in Illinois

IMS Health Inc. operates in the shadows of the healthcare industry, gathering data that drug makers can use to sell medications more effectively. The data, however, are taken from the prescriptions that doctors write for their patients. That information is at the heart of a dispute over how far states can go to protect privacy — a dispute that has reached the Supreme Court, and one that could broaden the reach of the 1st Amendment in troubling ways (1/31).

1 Feb 2011

In California, Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna and PacifiCare agree to 60-day rate hike delay

Blue Shield of California has still not agreed to the state health insurance commissioner's request to delay the planned hikes.

29 Jan 2011

Exposure to infections in early childhood can protect child from eczema later in life: Study

Exposure to worm infections in the womb may protect a newborn infant from developing eczema, a study funded by the Wellcome Trust suggests. A large trial in Uganda showed that treating a pregnant woman for worm infections increased her child's chances of developing the allergic skin disease.

29 Jan 2011

Measles warnings for Australia and New Zealand

In a flight from Brisbane that arrived in Auckland two weeks ago, a child was confirmed to have measles and has been taken to hospital. Five other cases of the virus have been confirmed. At present a further 100 cases are being investigated by the Auckland Regional Public Health Service.

26 Jan 2011

Researchers show shunt operation can help patients with dementia

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital are the first in the world to show that an operation can help patients with dementia caused by white matter changes and hydrocephalus.

25 Jan 2011

UWE researcher receives two CSPCT grants to improve clinical delivery of treatments

A researcher from the University of the West of England has been awarded two grants to fund work that will encourage people with serious joint conditions to move and excercise more.

24 Jan 2011

EMA CHMP issues negative opinion against Biogen Idec's FAMPYRA for multiple sclerosis

Biogen Idec announced today that the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a negative opinion recommending against approval of FAMPYRA to improve walking ability in adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the European Union. Biogen Idec intends to appeal this opinion and request a re-examination of the decision by the CHMP.

21 Jan 2011

Reducing generic prices will not result in pharmacy shortages: Study

A University of British Columbia study shows that there are enough pharmacies situated throughout Ontario communities to absorb many closures without negatively affecting geographical accessibility for residents. The research suggests concerns that reducing generic pricing could result in pharmacy shortages are unfounded.

20 Jan 2011

GSK and Prosensa commence GSK2402968 Phase III study in DMD

GlaxoSmithKline and Prosensa today announced that the first patient has commenced treatment in the Phase III clinical study investigating GSK2402968, in ambulant boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), who have a dystrophin gene mutation amenable to an exon 51 skip (up to 13% of boys with DMD). Commencement of this study confirms previously announced plans to progress this asset into Phase III.

20 Jan 2011

Tips to maintain healthy lifestyle

The start of the New Year often brings great intentions and an ambitious list of resolutions — some attainable and most? Completely unsustainable. For many, personal resolutions to achieving better health, such as weight loss or quitting smoking, wane quickly along with the initial good objectives and keen enthusiasm.

19 Jan 2011

American Heart Association documents commitment to improve heart and stroke-related public policy

The American Heart Association has, for the first time, published a statement, "American Heart Association and Nonprofit Advocacy: Past, Present, and Future," that documents the association's longstanding commitment to improve heart and stroke-related public policy.

19 Jan 2011

Study shows physical activity helps people with osteoarthritis to walk faster

When a traffic light at a busy intersection flashes the WALK sign, people with knee osteoarthritis worry they can't walk fast enough to make it across the street in time. New Northwestern Medicine research shows people with this common arthritis are more likely to walk fast enough if they lead physically active lives.

19 Jan 2011

Viewpoints: Next step after health law repeal effort; Refuting 'job-killing' claims; Mental health care

The continuing resolution that extended funding for the federal government until Mar. 4 gives us an opportunity to include language in the appropriations that fund the rest of this fiscal year — and must be passed to avoid a government shutdown. The language would prohibit any funds from being used to implement or enforce Obamacare (Rep. Steve King, 1/18).

18 Jan 2011

Researchers find kidney-specific gene defects may increase risk of heart failure

Scientists have identified the first DNA sequence variant common in the population that is not only associated with an increased risk of heart failure, but appears to play a role in causing it.

18 Jan 2011

Sleep medications increase risk for nighttime falls and potential injury

Adults who take one of the world's most commonly prescribed sleep medications are significantly more at risk for nighttime falls and potential injury, according to a new study by the University of Colorado at Boulder.

14 Jan 2011

Ruptured brain aneurysm treated through the nose

During breakfast one Sunday, Alfreda Cordero was struck suddenly and violently by the worst headache she had ever experienced. A day later, she would make medical history as the first person to have a ruptured brain aneurysm treated through the nose.

14 Jan 2011

Interventions for preventing falls in older persons should include an exercise component

In the first update of the American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatric Society's guidelines on preventing falls in older persons since 2001, they now recommend that all interventions for preventing falls should include an exercise component and that a number of new assessments should be used, including; feet and footwear, fear of falling, and ability to carry out daily living activities.

13 Jan 2011

Walking News and Research

Biogen Idec 2010 total revenues increase 8% to $4.7 billion

Walk briskly to boost memory

Easier access to emergency birth control increases sexually-transmitted diseases among teenagers

Viewpoints: Insurance data mining and Medicaid reform in Illinois

In California, Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna and PacifiCare agree to 60-day rate hike delay

Exposure to infections in early childhood can protect child from eczema later in life: Study

Measles warnings for Australia and New Zealand

Researchers show shunt operation can help patients with dementia

UWE researcher receives two CSPCT grants to improve clinical delivery of treatments

EMA CHMP issues negative opinion against Biogen Idec's FAMPYRA for multiple sclerosis

Reducing generic prices will not result in pharmacy shortages: Study

GSK and Prosensa commence GSK2402968 Phase III study in DMD

Tips to maintain healthy lifestyle

American Heart Association documents commitment to improve heart and stroke-related public policy

Study shows physical activity helps people with osteoarthritis to walk faster

Viewpoints: Next step after health law repeal effort; Refuting 'job-killing' claims; Mental health care

Researchers find kidney-specific gene defects may increase risk of heart failure

Sleep medications increase risk for nighttime falls and potential injury

Ruptured brain aneurysm treated through the nose

Interventions for preventing falls in older persons should include an exercise component

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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