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State exchanges spent far more to reach consumers

States that ran their own insurance marketplaces under the health law or those that partnered with the federal government spent significantly more on outreach and enrollment efforts than states that used the federal marketplace, according to a study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

2 May 2014

Home visits by nurse practitioner following cardiac surgery can reduce patient's risk of hospital readmission, death

Home visits by a cardiac surgery nurse practitioner (NP) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery can dramatically reduce a patient's risk of hospital readmission and death 30 days after surgery, according to a study in the May 2014 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

2 May 2014

Evidence suggests nearly 60% of people struggling with suicidal behavior do not receive any treatment

In this Review, published to coincide with the launch of The Lancet Psychiatry journal, Professor Rory O'Connor from the University of Glasgow and Professor Matthew K. Nock from Harvard University review the key psychological factors that may contribute to, or protect against, suicidal behaviour including personality differences, cognitive factors, and negative life events such as serious physical illness, as well as current psychological treatments.

2 May 2014

Medical physicists find new ways to use speed of video game processors to improve patient care

Medical physicists at UT Southwestern Medical Center are finding new ways to use the speed of video game processors to promote research that is aimed at improving patient care.

2 May 2014

Newly discovered molecule provides drug target for controlling both asthma and cancerous tumor growth

A newly discovered molecule provides a new drug target for controlling both asthma-induced muscle thickening and cancerous tumor growth. This molecule, called "microRNA-10a," normally helps genes produce proteins or make copies of themselves, also play an important role in the growth or overgrowth of human airway smooth muscle cells and some forms of cancer.

2 May 2014

New research explores potential effects of Hass avocado consumption on emerging cardiovascular disease risk factors

New research exploring the potential effects of Hass avocado consumption on emerging cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors was presented at the American Society for Nutrition Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2014 (EB).

2 May 2014

New findings show combination of statins and omega-3 fatty acid may potentially reduce cardiovascular risk

New findings from an in vitro study, led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), show that the combination of statins and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid, may potentially reduce cardiovascular risk.

2 May 2014

New Concordia University research points to surprising evidence about how we select our mates

In Concordia's study, men responded more strongly to the "framing effect" when physical attractiveness was described.

2 May 2014

GOP report finds two-thirds of enrollees have paid premiums

The Obama administration questioned the accuracy of the numbers, saying they do not reflect reports from insurance companies themselves, most of which have indicated that 80 to 90 percent of enrollees have paid up.

2 May 2014

Tel Aviv University pinpoints mechanism that causes rare and severe congenital syndrome

In the 1950s and 1960s, pregnant women with morning sickness were often prescribed the new drug thalidomide. Shortly after the medicine was released on the market, a reported 10,000 infants were born with an extreme form of the rare congenital phocomelia syndrome, which caused death in 50 percent of cases and severe physical and mental disabilities in others.

2 May 2014

Eye movement disorder increases as we age, study finds

Abnormal binocular vision, which involves the way eyes work together as a team, increases dramatically as we age, according to research from the University of Waterloo. The study also found a correlation between this condition, general health and antidepressant use.

2 May 2014

State-based marketplaces want feds to decide who is exempted from mandate

At least seven states have criticized an administration proposal to make state-run marketplaces responsible for determining eligibility for mandate exemptions.

2 May 2014

No increased HPV-linked oral cancer risk for long-term partners, says study

Partners of patients diagnosed with human papilloma virus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) were no more likely to test positive for oral HPV infection than people in the general population, according to a study published in the April 28 online edition of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

2 May 2014

Mayo Clinic neuroscientists define subtype of Alzheimer's disease

Neuroscientists at Mayo Clinic in Florida have defined a subtype of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that they say is neither well recognized nor treated appropriately.

2 May 2014

Scientists find key information that may lead to new therapeutic approaches to epilepsy

A team of researchers from Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) and SUNY Downstate Medical Center (SUNY Downstate) has found that deficiencies in hyaluronan, also known as hyaluronic acid or HA, can lead to spontaneous epileptic seizures.

2 May 2014

Viewpoints: Health overhaul doesn't necessarily help the sick; single payer doesn't mean cheaper

Now that it's clear that Obamacare is here to stay, its supporters should focus on making the program better. Fixes are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of responsiveness and of good management. And the Affordable Care Act does have its flaws. Here's a big one: It favors screening over diagnosis.

2 May 2014

Study: Asthma is associated with reduced bone mineral density

Some of the 26 million Americans with asthma may also be prone to bone loss. According to a study published today in the May issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, there seems to be association between asthma and a decrease in bone mineral density.

2 May 2014

Second Genome, Pfizer partner to conduct microbiome research to gain new insights into obesity

Second Genome announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Pfizer Inc. to conduct extensive microbiome research in a large observational study aimed at gaining new insights into obesity and metabolic disease.

2 May 2014

New computational model rapidly assess therapy outcomes in prostate cancer patients with bone metastasis

A new computational model that simulates bone metastasis of prostate cancer has the potential to rapidly assess experimental therapy outcomes and help develop personalized medicine for patients with this disease, according to data published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

2 May 2014

FDA approves Parion’s investigational new drug application for treatment of dry eye disease

Parion Sciences, a company dedicated to the development of novel treatments for ocular and pulmonary diseases, announced today that it has received acceptance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for P-321 Ophthalmic Solution for the treatment of dry eye disease.

2 May 2014

Research News and Research

State exchanges spent far more to reach consumers

Home visits by nurse practitioner following cardiac surgery can reduce patient's risk of hospital readmission, death

Evidence suggests nearly 60% of people struggling with suicidal behavior do not receive any treatment

Medical physicists find new ways to use speed of video game processors to improve patient care

Newly discovered molecule provides drug target for controlling both asthma and cancerous tumor growth

New research explores potential effects of Hass avocado consumption on emerging cardiovascular disease risk factors

New findings show combination of statins and omega-3 fatty acid may potentially reduce cardiovascular risk

New Concordia University research points to surprising evidence about how we select our mates

GOP report finds two-thirds of enrollees have paid premiums

Tel Aviv University pinpoints mechanism that causes rare and severe congenital syndrome

Eye movement disorder increases as we age, study finds

State-based marketplaces want feds to decide who is exempted from mandate

No increased HPV-linked oral cancer risk for long-term partners, says study

Mayo Clinic neuroscientists define subtype of Alzheimer's disease

Scientists find key information that may lead to new therapeutic approaches to epilepsy

Viewpoints: Health overhaul doesn't necessarily help the sick; single payer doesn't mean cheaper

Study: Asthma is associated with reduced bone mineral density

Second Genome, Pfizer partner to conduct microbiome research to gain new insights into obesity

New computational model rapidly assess therapy outcomes in prostate cancer patients with bone metastasis

FDA approves Parion’s investigational new drug application for treatment of dry eye disease

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