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Buffalo's autism center provides faster diagnosis to children with autism spectrum disorders

For families with a child on the autism spectrum, early intervention is the mantra. The earlier their child is diagnosed, the sooner intervention can start, making a tremendous difference in the life of both the child and family.

29 Jun 2013

RUCDR Infinite Biologics receives $44.5 million Cooperative Agreement award from NIMH centre

RUCDR Infinite Biologics, the world's largest university-based biorepository, received a $44.5 million Cooperative Agreement award from the National Institute of Mental Health earlier this month to support its NIMH Center for Collaborative Genomics Research on Mental Disorders, which provides services to NIMH-funded scientists engaged in genomic research on mental disorders.

28 Jun 2013

Forced elongation of telomeres promotes differentiation of cancer cells

Researchers from the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research in Tokyo have discovered that forced elongation of telomeres (extensions on the end of chromosomes) promotes the differentiation of cancer cells, probably reducing malignancy, which is strongly associated with a loss of cell differentiation.

28 Jun 2013

Genetic elements from plants entering into eater's bloodstream turn out to be 'false positive'

In 2011 and 2012, research from China's Nanjing University made international headlines with reports that after mice ate, bits of genetic material from the plants they'd ingested could make it into their bloodstreams intact and turn the animals' own genes off.

27 Jun 2013

Michael Nissenblatt to receive St. George National Award for outstanding service to combat cancer

Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC, one of the largest oncology physician networks in the nation, is pleased to announce that Michael Nissenblatt, M.D. has been selected as one of 25 nationally recognized individuals to receive the American Cancer Society's St. George National Award for outstanding service to the community in support of the Society's mission to combat cancer.

27 Jun 2013

Sebelius ramps up enrollment push

The Obama administration unveiled a revamped HealthCare.gov website, the centerpiece of its campaign in more than 30 states to enroll people in health coverage, as well as a 24-hour consumer call center. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius aims to enroll 7 million people by late March with help from major sports franchises and moms.

26 Jun 2013

First Edition: June 25, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about the Obama administraiton's plans for getting the word about the health law's online marketplaces.

25 Jun 2013

Texas House approves 20-week abortion ban; Wis. lawmaker wants abortion docs to make burial arrangements

In Texas, lawmakers cut short debate and approved new abortion regulations that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, among other things. In Wisconsin, a bill would require an abortion doctor to make burial arrangements for a fetus.

25 Jun 2013

Companies examine ways to cut health costs, deal with Obamacare

The New York Times explores how employers are wrestling with approaches to health costs, as well as the health law's new requirements.

25 Jun 2013

First Edition: June 21, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about the rebates some insurers will provide to consumers as a result of a health law provision.

21 Jun 2013

PTC Therapeutics announces pricing of its initial public offering

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (PTC) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 8,372,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, before underwriting discounts. All of the shares in the offering are being sold by PTC.

20 Jun 2013

Research identifies risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in youth being bullied

New research out of the University of Minnesota identifies significant risk factors for suicidal behavior in youth being bullied, but also identifies protective factors for the same group of children.

20 Jun 2013

Walnuts can play role in protecting against heart disease

Promising results from a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition provide convincing evidence that walnuts can help protect against heart disease.

20 Jun 2013

Grassroots tactics being used in health law's roll-out

An outside group backing the health law plans to air a series of ads this summer supporting the measure. The first ad, part of a million-dollar buy, touts parts of the law that are already in place.

19 Jun 2013

Pharma IQ releases new infographic summary of results from industry survey

Pharma IQ is pleased to announce the release of a brand new infographic summary of the results from an industry survey conducted earlier this year.

From IQPC Ltd 19 Jun 2013

World-renowned leader in care and treatment of burn injury awarded highest honor from Loyola University

Richard L. Gamelli, MD, FACS, a world-renowned leader in the care and treatment of burn injury, is being awarded Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine's highest honor.

19 Jun 2013

Mendor's groundbreaking diabetes management platform receives CE mark

Finnish diabetes technology company Mendor announces today the CE mark for its groundbreaking diabetes management platform, Mendor Balance. This cloud-based platform seeks to introduce significant benefits to all the key stakeholders: patients, health care professionals, payers and the pharma industry.

18 Jun 2013

First Edition: June 18, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about a new publicity push in support of the health law.

18 Jun 2013

UCSC experts awarded $3.5M NIH grant to develop cancer genomics tools

Despite some successes, predicting cancer outcomes based on the molecular signatures in cancer cells remains a major challenge. A new effort, funded by the National Cancer Institute and led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, aims to clear several key roadblocks that have stymied progress in this field.

18 Jun 2013

Viewpoints: Don't change course on Medicare reforms on medical equipment prices; Liberals' agenda depends on cutting entitlements; Making hospital prices public

Marilyn Tavenner has been administrator of Medicare and Medicaid officially for only about a month, but already she faces a policy challenge from Congress. A majority of the House, 145 Republicans and 82 Democrats, wrote to Ms. Tavenner on Wednesday, asking her to delay implementation of a Medicare cost-reduction initiative, scheduled to take full effect July 1, for six months.

18 Jun 2013

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Buffalo's autism center provides faster diagnosis to children with autism spectrum disorders

RUCDR Infinite Biologics receives $44.5 million Cooperative Agreement award from NIMH centre

Forced elongation of telomeres promotes differentiation of cancer cells

Genetic elements from plants entering into eater's bloodstream turn out to be 'false positive'

Michael Nissenblatt to receive St. George National Award for outstanding service to combat cancer

Sebelius ramps up enrollment push

First Edition: June 25, 2013

Texas House approves 20-week abortion ban; Wis. lawmaker wants abortion docs to make burial arrangements

Companies examine ways to cut health costs, deal with Obamacare

First Edition: June 21, 2013

PTC Therapeutics announces pricing of its initial public offering

Research identifies risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in youth being bullied

Walnuts can play role in protecting against heart disease

Grassroots tactics being used in health law's roll-out

Pharma IQ releases new infographic summary of results from industry survey

World-renowned leader in care and treatment of burn injury awarded highest honor from Loyola University

Mendor's groundbreaking diabetes management platform receives CE mark

First Edition: June 18, 2013

UCSC experts awarded $3.5M NIH grant to develop cancer genomics tools

Viewpoints: Don't change course on Medicare reforms on medical equipment prices; Liberals' agenda depends on cutting entitlements; Making hospital prices public

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