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Study shows commonly used statin drug does not reduce acute COPD exacerbations

A statin drug commonly used to lower cholesterol is not effective in reducing the number and severity of flare ups from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the results of a large multicenter clinical trial designed and directed by Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

19 May 2014

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hails Gov. Pence's proposal to enhance Healthy Indiana Plan

The leaders of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Medicaid business are hailing Governor Mike Pence's proposal to enhance the state's Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP).

17 May 2014

Safe Routes to School program improves safety of school-age children in NYC

As Bike to Work week continues, New Yorkers got some good news from a team of researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Using funds from the federally funded Safe Routes to School program enacted in 2005 in an effort to create safe environments for American children to walk or bike to school, New York City made safety changes to the most dangerous intersections near schools.

16 May 2014

Researchers examine how basic biology of aging drives chronic disease

A new collection of articles appearing in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences examine how the basic biology of aging drives chronic disease.

16 May 2014

Depression is the leading cause of illness in adolescents, shows WHO's report

WHO's "Health for the world's adolescents" report reveals that depression is the predominant cause of illness and disability for both boys and girls aged 10 to 19 years.

15 May 2014

Global scientists to discuss latest findings on diagnosis, causes and treatments of ASD

The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR), a scientific and professional organization devoted to advancing knowledge about autism spectrum disorders, convened more than 1700 researchers, delegates, autism specialists and students from 40 countries for the 13th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), the world's largest scientific gathering on autism research, from May 15 through May 17 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA.

15 May 2014

Two new Manchester research centres aim at improving lives of people with arthritis

Two major new research centres at The University of Manchester aimed at improving the lives of people with arthritis are to be officially launched on May 19.

14 May 2014

Salk scientists explore earliest detectable changes in the brain that lead to schizophrenia

Using new stem cell technology, scientists at the Salk Institute have shown that neurons generated from the skin cells of people with schizophrenia behave strangely in early developmental stages, providing a hint as to ways to detect and potentially treat the disease early.

14 May 2014

PhotoMedex revenues decrease 12% to $50.1 million in first quarter 2014

PhotoMedex, Inc. reports financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and announces LCA-Vision stockholder approval of PhotoMedex's previously announced acquisition of all outstanding shares of LCA-Vision, a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand.

12 May 2014

Viewpoints: House chairman calls for Shinseki resignation; Hagan's case for Obamacare

Since January of 2013, I've served as the chairman of the House Veterans' Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, which is tasked with the oversight responsibility of making sure that the VA meets all of our nation's obligations to our veterans.

12 May 2014

State highlights: Missouri Medicaid benefits; telepsychiatry in rural states; Conn. for-profit hospital bill

A selection of health policy stories from Missouri, North Carolina, Connecticut, Georgia, Minnesota, Michigan and Alaska.

9 May 2014

First Edition: May 8, 2014

Today's headlines include reports from a Capitol Hill hearing featuring health insurers' testimony about their experiences with new enrollment under the health law.

8 May 2014

New simulation training program helps adults with autism improve job interview skills

Adults with an autism spectrum disorder, who may have trouble talking about themselves and interacting socially, don't always make good impressions in job interviews and have low employment rates.

8 May 2014

Perceived age and weight discrimination are linked to worse health in older adults

Perceived age and weight discrimination, more than perceived race and sex discrimination, are linked to worse health in older adults, according to new research from the Florida State University College of Medicine.

8 May 2014

Researchers develop mobile phone app to assist hearing impaired

Hearing the doorbell, the fire alarm or a tap that has not been properly turned off are everyday situations that can become a problem for a person who is hard of hearing.

8 May 2014

New two-year data from Biogen Idec’s Phase 3 trial for peginterferon beta-1a presented at AAN annual meeting

New two-year data from the Phase 3 ADVANCE clinical trial for peginterferon beta-1a in adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) has been presented at the 66th American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting.

5 May 2014

Cigna profits are up but costs from early marketplace customers also higher than expected

The insurer also said "effective medical management" in its employer plans and Medicare Advantage business was helping rein in expenses, The Wall Street Journal reports.

5 May 2014

Traditional first-line checks not good enough to identify cardiovascular disease in young firefighters

Traditional first-line checks of such heart disease risk factors as cholesterol, blood pressure and smoking habits aren’t nearly good enough to identify cardiovascular disease in otherwise healthy, young firefighters, according to results of a small Johns Hopkins study.

2 May 2014

First Edition: May 2, 2014

Today's headlines include coverage of the latest round of health insurance enrollment data released by the Obama administration.

2 May 2014

Study examines potential benefits of low fat diet on management of MS

People with multiple sclerosis who for one year followed a plant-based diet very low in saturated fat had much less MS-related fatigue at the end of that year - and significantly less fatigue than a control group of people with MS who didn't follow the diet, according to an Oregon Health & Science University study being presented today at the American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.

2 May 2014

Disability News and Research

Study shows commonly used statin drug does not reduce acute COPD exacerbations

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hails Gov. Pence's proposal to enhance Healthy Indiana Plan

Safe Routes to School program improves safety of school-age children in NYC

Researchers examine how basic biology of aging drives chronic disease

Depression is the leading cause of illness in adolescents, shows WHO's report

Global scientists to discuss latest findings on diagnosis, causes and treatments of ASD

Two new Manchester research centres aim at improving lives of people with arthritis

Salk scientists explore earliest detectable changes in the brain that lead to schizophrenia

PhotoMedex revenues decrease 12% to $50.1 million in first quarter 2014

Viewpoints: House chairman calls for Shinseki resignation; Hagan's case for Obamacare

State highlights: Missouri Medicaid benefits; telepsychiatry in rural states; Conn. for-profit hospital bill

First Edition: May 8, 2014

New simulation training program helps adults with autism improve job interview skills

Perceived age and weight discrimination are linked to worse health in older adults

Researchers develop mobile phone app to assist hearing impaired

New two-year data from Biogen Idec’s Phase 3 trial for peginterferon beta-1a presented at AAN annual meeting

Cigna profits are up but costs from early marketplace customers also higher than expected

Traditional first-line checks not good enough to identify cardiovascular disease in young firefighters

First Edition: May 2, 2014

Study examines potential benefits of low fat diet on management of MS

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