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Private or government-subsidized insurance plans determine weight loss after bariatric surgery

Researchers found the biggest determinant of weight loss after bariatric surgery was not how long a patient was on a medically supervised diet program before surgery, but whether or not the patient had private or government-subsidized insurance.

15 Nov 2013

One-in-five surgically eligible patients denied insurance for bariatric surgery, study finds

University of North Carolina researchers found patients who were denied or delayed insurance approval for bariatric surgery, despite being cleared by their medical team, had a mortality rate three times higher than patients who received insurance approval without delay.

15 Nov 2013

Bariatric surgery safer when performed at accredited centers

Bariatric surgery is significantly safer when performed at an accredited center, according to new research presented here at the 30th Annual Meeting for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery during ObesityWeek 2013, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity. The event is hosted by the ASMBS and The Obesity Society.

15 Nov 2013

Scientists identify genetic signature of respiratory syncytial virus

Scientists have identified the genetic signature of respiratory syncytial virus, the leading cause of infant hospitalizations around the world. The work is a key step toward a better understanding of the immune response to RSV, which will aid the development of a vaccine and a tool that could allow physicians to determine the severity of the infection when symptoms first develop. The study, from a team at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, was published this week in PLOS Medicine.

15 Nov 2013

New microbicide gel formulation shows promise for safe vaginal and rectal administration to prevent HIV

Researchers developed a first-of-its-kind microbicide gel formulation that shows promise for safe vaginal and rectal administration to prevent the sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

15 Nov 2013

Victory Media names Penn Medicine as 2014 Military Friendly Employer

This Veteran's Day, Penn Medicine was named a 2014 Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. Companies competed for the elite Military Friendly Employer title via a data-driven survey of over 5,000 companies with resulting survey data independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP.

15 Nov 2013

Researchers identify gene responsible for Warburg Micro syndrome

A collaborative team of researchers led by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Edinburgh has identified a gene responsible for Warburg Micro syndrome, a rare genetic disease characterized by eye, brain and endocrine abnormalities. Patients with Warburg Micro syndrome are severely physically and mentally challenged, unable to learn how to walk or speak and become blind and paralyzed from an early age.

15 Nov 2013

AUXILIO reports financial results for third quarter 2013

AUXILIO, Inc., the nation's pioneer and leading Managed Print Services (MPS) company for health care, today reported financial results for its quarter ended September 30, 2013.

15 Nov 2013

Scientists discover new drug mechanism to reduce risk of infections

Scientists at A*STAR's Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) have discovered the exact mode of action by plerixafor, a drug commonly prescribed to stimulate immune responses in patients suffering from neutropenia, which causes them to become prone to oral, skin, genital infections and in worst cases, a fatal whole-body infection.

15 Nov 2013

Study finds consistent sleep pattern can reduce risk of illness among adolescents

Newly released findings from Bradley Hospital published in the Journal of Sleep Research have found that acute illnesses, such as colds, flu, and gastroenteritis were more common among healthy adolescents who got less sleep at night. Additionally, the regularity of teens' sleep schedules was found to impact their health.

15 Nov 2013

Study finds link between alcohol consumption and reduced condom use among college women

A new study from researchers at The Miriam Hospital finds a link between alcohol consumption and reduced condom use among college women. The findings also indicate that women who smoke marijuana with established romantic partners may use condoms less often.

15 Nov 2013

Researchers create new statistical tools to find clues about cancer from raw data

Researchers at Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and the University of Texas at Austin are working together to create new statistical tools that can find clues about cancer that are hidden like needles in enormous haystacks of raw data.

15 Nov 2013

Identifying 'sensome' of microglia could improve treatments for neurodegenerative disorders

Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have used a new sequencing method to identify a group of genes used by the brain's immune cells - called microglia - to sense pathogenic organisms, toxins or damaged cells that require their response.

15 Nov 2013

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals initiates pimavanserin Phase II trial in ADP patients

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative treatments that address unmet medical needs in neurological and related central nervous system disorders, today announced that it has initiated a Phase II feasibility trial designed to examine the efficacy and safety of pimavanserin as a treatment for patients with Alzheimer's disease psychosis.

15 Nov 2013

Annexin A5 protein may have therapeutic potential for treatment of sepsis

Sepsis is the leading cause of in-hospital death and there is no specific treatment for it. Now, research led by Dr. Qingping Feng of Western University (London, Canada) suggests a protein called recombinant human annexin A5 may have therapeutic potential for the treatment of this disease. The paper is published in advance, online in Critical Care Medicine.

15 Nov 2013

UHS total revenues increase 2.4% to $104.3 million in Q3 2013

Universal Hospital Services, Inc., a leading provider of medical equipment management and service solutions, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

15 Nov 2013

ABM Healthcare Support Services business launched to meet the needs of healthcare industry

ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, today announced the launch of its ABM Healthcare Support Services business, which combines the strengths of HHA Services, Healthcare Parking Systems of America and ABM Health.

15 Nov 2013

Biostar Pharmaceuticals reports revenue of $15.01M for third quarter 2013

Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a PRC based manufacturer and marketer of pharmaceutical and health supplement products in China for a variety of diseases and conditions, today announced its financial results of the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

14 Nov 2013

Svelte completes enrollment in drug-eluting coronary stent Integrated Delivery System study

Svelte Medical Systems today announced enrollment of the final patient in the DIRECT II (Direct Implantation of Rapamycin-Eluting stents with bioabsorbable drug Carrier Technology) clinical study. DIRECT II is a prospective, randomized study comparing the safety and efficacy of the Svelte drug-eluting coronary stent Integrated Delivery System (IDS) to the Medtronic Resolute Integrity drug-eluting stent in 159 patients at 19 investigative sites.

From Medtronic 14 Nov 2013

Diagnosing influenza with rapid tests leads to more efficient care

When patients in the emergency department (ED) are diagnosed with influenza by means of a rapid test, they get fewer unnecessary antibiotics, are prescribed antiviral medications more frequently, and have fewer additional lab tests compared to patients diagnosed with influenza without testing, according to a new study. Published online in the Journal of the Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Society, the findings suggest that diagnosing influenza with a rapid diagnostic test leads to more appropriate, specific, and efficient care.

14 Nov 2013

Hospital News and Research

Private or government-subsidized insurance plans determine weight loss after bariatric surgery

One-in-five surgically eligible patients denied insurance for bariatric surgery, study finds

Bariatric surgery safer when performed at accredited centers

Scientists identify genetic signature of respiratory syncytial virus

New microbicide gel formulation shows promise for safe vaginal and rectal administration to prevent HIV

Victory Media names Penn Medicine as 2014 Military Friendly Employer

Researchers identify gene responsible for Warburg Micro syndrome

AUXILIO reports financial results for third quarter 2013

Scientists discover new drug mechanism to reduce risk of infections

Study finds consistent sleep pattern can reduce risk of illness among adolescents

Study finds link between alcohol consumption and reduced condom use among college women

Researchers create new statistical tools to find clues about cancer from raw data

Identifying 'sensome' of microglia could improve treatments for neurodegenerative disorders

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals initiates pimavanserin Phase II trial in ADP patients

Annexin A5 protein may have therapeutic potential for treatment of sepsis

UHS total revenues increase 2.4% to $104.3 million in Q3 2013

ABM Healthcare Support Services business launched to meet the needs of healthcare industry

Biostar Pharmaceuticals reports revenue of $15.01M for third quarter 2013

Svelte completes enrollment in drug-eluting coronary stent Integrated Delivery System study

Diagnosing influenza with rapid tests leads to more efficient care

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