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Study shows image fusion guided biopsy improves accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis

A recent study by investigators from LIJ Medical Center demonstrated that using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in men with an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) resulted in a prostate cancer detection rate that was twice as high as data reported in the March 1999 Prostate journal that analyzed men undergoing the standard 12-core biopsy with an elevated PSA.

22 May 2014

State highlights: Colo. targets non-compliant plans; San Francisco mental health program; age in place program in D.C.

A selection of health policy stories from Colorado, California, the District of Columbia and New York.

22 May 2014

Drugs that boost protein's production in neurons could help ward off Alzheimer's disease

In surprise findings, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered that a protein with a propensity to form harmful aggregates in the body when produced in the liver protects against Alzheimer's disease aggregates when it is produced in the brain.

22 May 2014

Researchers develop set of tools that may help diabetic patients and their docs to manage condition

Diabetes affects around 10% of the population; according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The disease places a huge financial burden on healthcare systems, and also leads to early death and poor quality of life. However, patients and healthcare professionals will now be able to partner up and manage the illness in better, more effective ways.

22 May 2014

St. Jude Medical's EnligHTN renal denervation system safe, effective for treating drug-resistant hypertension

St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced preliminary results from the EnligHTN III study, which found the company's second-generation EnligHTN™ renal denervation system provided safe and effective therapy for patients with drug-resistant, uncontrolled hypertension six months post-procedure. The results were presented during a hot line late-breaking clinical trial session at EuroPCR 2014.

22 May 2014

AHIP hits hard on cost issue, using hepatitis C drug as example

The leading U.S. health insurance trade group on Tuesday hit out at the extremely high cost of new specialty medicines, accusing drugmakers of taking advantage of the insurance system by pricing products at unsustainable levels.

22 May 2014

Viewpoints: Michelle Nunn's confusing stance on health law; seeking to assess Wis. wxperiment

In Georgia, where the Republican Senate primary takes place today, the early campaign season has been spent with the candidates vying to out-conservative each other.

22 May 2014

3D capillary device can increase production of high-quality liposomes

When the English author Sir Francis Bacon wrote "The world's a bubble" in 1629, it's a safe bet he wasn't thinking about microfluidics.

22 May 2014

Effects of radiofrequency ablation and complete endoscopic resection are equal in dysplastic Barrett's esophagus

According to a new systematic review article, radiofrequency ablation and complete endoscopic resection are equally effective in the short-term treatment of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus, but adverse event rates are higher with complete endoscopic resection.

22 May 2014

Obama adm. makes adjustments to offset insurers' health law losses

The Los Angeles Times reports that this move was included in a bulky set of regulations issued last week and comes as part of an effort to minimize next year's expected premium rate increases.

22 May 2014

Research validates family history screening questionnaire as tool to cover multiple conditions

The family history screening questionnaire can be used to provide insight into people's susceptibility to breast, ovarian, bowel and prostate cancer, melanoma, ischaemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

22 May 2014

Study examines how interactive games help people with Type 2 diabetes make better choices

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease of global relevance. Due to the fear that comes with the long-term bodily degenerative processes, people with the disease often do not actively seek information on the health risks.

22 May 2014

Neuroscientists discover adaptation mechanisms of brain when perceiving human faces

The headlights - two eyes, the radiator cowling - a smiling mouth: This is how our brain sometimes creates a face out of a car front.

22 May 2014

Reminders prompting asthma patients to take control inhalers improve medication adherence

Reminders prompting asthma patients to take their control inhalers if they miss a dose significantly improve medication adherence, according to a primary-care based study conducted by a research team in Australia.

22 May 2014

Inspector General says VA probe has expanded to 26 facilities

The controversy centers on new allegations of treatment delays at centers for veterans and suggestions that officials falsified records of waiting times.

22 May 2014

Pulmonary abnormalities may be precursor to chronic respiratory disease in Iraq/Afghanistan, Gulf War veterans

Pulmonary function abnormalities may be a precursor to chronic respiratory disease in Iraq/Afghanistan and Gulf War veterans years after their deployment, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

22 May 2014

Research News and Research

Study shows image fusion guided biopsy improves accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis

State highlights: Colo. targets non-compliant plans; San Francisco mental health program; age in place program in D.C.

Drugs that boost protein's production in neurons could help ward off Alzheimer's disease

Researchers develop set of tools that may help diabetic patients and their docs to manage condition

St. Jude Medical's EnligHTN renal denervation system safe, effective for treating drug-resistant hypertension

AHIP hits hard on cost issue, using hepatitis C drug as example

Viewpoints: Michelle Nunn's confusing stance on health law; seeking to assess Wis. wxperiment

3D capillary device can increase production of high-quality liposomes

Effects of radiofrequency ablation and complete endoscopic resection are equal in dysplastic Barrett's esophagus

Obama adm. makes adjustments to offset insurers' health law losses

Research validates family history screening questionnaire as tool to cover multiple conditions

Study examines how interactive games help people with Type 2 diabetes make better choices

Neuroscientists discover adaptation mechanisms of brain when perceiving human faces

Reminders prompting asthma patients to take control inhalers improve medication adherence

Inspector General says VA probe has expanded to 26 facilities

Pulmonary abnormalities may be precursor to chronic respiratory disease in Iraq/Afghanistan, Gulf War veterans

Researchers discover key proteins involved in DNA repair gone awry

Double mastectomies are unnecessary in women with breast cancer, says study

Four-year educational study offers hope for children with intellectual disability

Researcher receive 2014 Platinum Award for excellence during 2014 EAU Congress

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