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Political cartoon: 'Buzzsaw'

Kaiser Health News provides a fresh take on health policy developments with "Buzzsaw" by Nate Beeler.

1 Nov 2010

Pasteurized human breast milk recommended alternative for hospitalized sick newborns

Pasteurized human milk is a recommended alternative for hospitalized sick newborns when their own mother's milk is not available, according to a new statement by the Canadian Paediatric Society. The statement, published today in Paediatrics & Child Health, says that human milk banking in Canada should be encouraged and promoted.

1 Nov 2010

PreViser releases new web-based tool for oral health

PreViser Corporation announced today the release of a Web based tool, myDentalScore, that allows individuals to calculate objective numeric scores for oral disease risk and severity.

1 Nov 2010

First Edition: November 1, 2010

In today's health policy headlines, how will Tuesday's election impact the health law?

1 Nov 2010

Humana third quarter diluted EPS increases to $2.32

Humana Inc. today reported diluted earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 (3Q10) of $2.32, ahead of management's guidance of $1.65 to $1.75. The company earned $1.78 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 (3Q09).

1 Nov 2010

America's biopharmaceutical companies researching 98 medicines for Alzheimer's: PhRMA report

As the champagne corks are popping this New Year's Eve, the first American Baby Boomers will turn age 65. Members of the demographic bulge that transformed American politics and culture are expected to usher in yet another momentous change a huge increase in the number of Alzheimer's disease patients.

1 Nov 2010

American Psychological Association blocking therapists from learning effective treatments for PTSD

In the wake of enormous controversy about its role in the participation of psychologists in the use of torture to extract information from prisoners at Guantanamo Bay and in other parts of the world, an interview just carried by Truthout reveals a new round of criticism that has been directed toward the American Psychological Association (APA).

1 Nov 2010

Clear guidelines needed for consistent diagnosis and treatment of childhood stroke

Researchers are calling for clear guidelines on childhood stroke after a study, published in the November issue of Acta Paediatrica, found wide variations in time lag to diagnosis, investigation and treatment.

1 Nov 2010

Merck's boceprevir improves SVR rate in adults with chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infection

Merck reported today that final results from two pivotal Phase III studies of boceprevir, its investigational oral hepatitis C protease inhibitor, demonstrated significantly higher sustained virologic response (SVR) rates in adult patients who previously failed treatment (treatment-failure; HCV RESPOND-2) and in adult patients who were new to treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 compared to control, the primary objective of the studies.

1 Nov 2010

New automated extraction pipeline to track radiation dose information

Researchers have developed an efficient method for extracting and archiving CT radiation dose information that can enable providers to keep track of estimated radiation dose delivered to each patient at a given facility, help providers make more informed health care decisions and improve patient safety.

1 Nov 2010

Health politics: Some Dems Who Voted For Law Struggling; GOP's Post-Election Strategy

USA Today reports that President Obama is spending the weekend wrapping up what he himself calls a bruising campaign season. The president, trying to stave off Democratic losses in the U.S. House and Senate, hits three cities today to urge voters to stick with his health care, energy, and economic recovery plans.

1 Nov 2010

2010 Mid-Atlantic Bio a great kick-off for hosting 2011 BIO International Convention

The 2010 Mid-Atlantic Bio today completed another successful conference hosting 728 registrants from 22 states and 4 countries, with more than 400 companies and 50 qualified investors participating. Dedicated to promoting the biotechnology industry in the Mid-Atlantic region, the conference is hosted collectively by the region's most influential bioscience and investor associations, the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association (MAVA), the Tech Council of Maryland/MdBio (MdBio) and the Virginia Biotechnology Association (VaBIO).

30 Oct 2010

HDMG and Heritage Health Care host over 4000 seniors at 20th anniversary of Health Expo

Dr. Richard Merkin, High Desert Medical Group and Heritage Health Care hosted over four thousand seniors at their 20th anniversary annual Senior Expo at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. Seniors lined up prior to the 9:00 am start, eager to see celebrity Debbie Reynolds perform and get free health screenings and testing including bone density, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body fat, dental and vision screenings and of course, seasonal flu shots.

30 Oct 2010

Summit discusses value, cost-effectiveness of America's investment in wellness and prevention

America's historic investment in wellness and prevention mandated under the Affordable Care Act may not always save money – but it will be worth it.

30 Oct 2010

Value of medical innovation far outstrips its cost, says Lilly CEO

In a speech to the Dallas Friday Group today, John C. Lechleiter, Ph.D., chairman, president and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, said that the value of medical innovation – particularly innovative medicines – far outstrips its cost. Lechleiter marshaled data showing that medical innovation over the past century dramatically extended life spans, improved quality of life, and boosted productivity.

30 Oct 2010

Saving soldier's life takes precedence over treating traumatic urologic injury on battlefield

Saving a soldier's life takes precedence over treating traumatic urologic injuries on the battlefield, a Medical College of Georgia researcher says.

30 Oct 2010

Global agriculture production must increase 70% by 2050 and adapt to climate change, FAO report says

Agriculture production worldwide needs to increase 70 percent by 2050 to meet global food demands, yet "billions of dollars in additional annual investment" are required to meet this goal and reduce the negative effects on the environment, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a report (.pdf) on Thursday, Reuters reports.

30 Oct 2010

CMA calls for nominations of 2011 Award for Excellence in Health Promotion

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling for nominations for its 2011 Award for Excellence in Health Promotion. Introduced in 2003, this award recognizes those outside the health sector who have made a significant contribution toward a healthy population and a healthy community.

30 Oct 2010

MNA nurses and Caritas Christi Health Care ratify landmark master agreement

The Massachusetts Nurses Association, the state's largest union of registered nurses and Caritas Christi Health Care, the state's second largest health care network, have announced today the ratification of a landmark master agreement, involving nearly 1,700 registered nurses working at four Caritas facilities including Carney Hospital in Dorchester, Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Norwood Hospital in Norwood, and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton.

30 Oct 2010

Experts at XXXIII World Congress present new clinical challenges about thrombotic disorders

Pharmaceutical Strategic Initiatives announced today that some of the leading experts in the field of thrombosis and anticoagulation provided their perspective and assessment of new clinical challenges at a recent symposium held at the XXXIII World Congress of the International Society of Hematology held in Jerusalem, Israel on October 12, 2010.

30 Oct 2010

Health Care News and Research

Political cartoon: 'Buzzsaw'

Pasteurized human breast milk recommended alternative for hospitalized sick newborns

PreViser releases new web-based tool for oral health

First Edition: November 1, 2010

Humana third quarter diluted EPS increases to $2.32

America's biopharmaceutical companies researching 98 medicines for Alzheimer's: PhRMA report

American Psychological Association blocking therapists from learning effective treatments for PTSD

Clear guidelines needed for consistent diagnosis and treatment of childhood stroke

Merck's boceprevir improves SVR rate in adults with chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infection

New automated extraction pipeline to track radiation dose information

Health politics: Some Dems Who Voted For Law Struggling; GOP's Post-Election Strategy

2010 Mid-Atlantic Bio a great kick-off for hosting 2011 BIO International Convention

HDMG and Heritage Health Care host over 4000 seniors at 20th anniversary of Health Expo

Summit discusses value, cost-effectiveness of America's investment in wellness and prevention

Value of medical innovation far outstrips its cost, says Lilly CEO

Saving soldier's life takes precedence over treating traumatic urologic injury on battlefield

Global agriculture production must increase 70% by 2050 and adapt to climate change, FAO report says

CMA calls for nominations of 2011 Award for Excellence in Health Promotion

MNA nurses and Caritas Christi Health Care ratify landmark master agreement

Experts at XXXIII World Congress present new clinical challenges about thrombotic disorders

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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