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New York Times examines impact of small, direct grants to boost development in Afghan village

The New York Times examines the use of small, direct grants to improve health and development in Afghanistan. The article focuses on efforts in "Jurm, a valley in the windswept mountainous province of Badakhshan, in the northeast," where small amounts of money - "often less than $100,000" - were given directly to villagers.

16 Nov 2009

Doctors face image problems; patients deal with shortages, are urged to question care

Doctors must not only face the fading image of primary care providers, but also physician shortage issues. Meanwhile, some experts suggest patients consider saying "no" to their doctor to control health care costs.

13 Nov 2009

Use nicotine patch along with nicotine gum or lozenges to calm withdrawal symptoms and tobacco cravings

As smokers consider quitting on the Great American Smokeout - Thursday, November 19th - many are frustrated that over-the-counter nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges have not worked for them. Even President Obama admits he still smokes despite using nicotine gum.

13 Nov 2009

CDC releases revised H1N1 estimates

USA Today: As expected, CDC released revised H1N1 estimates Thursday indicating that 3,900 people in the U.S. have died from the infection, including 540 children (Sternberg, 11/12).

13 Nov 2009

Improved method of chest closure may set new standard of care for open-heart surgery

An innovative method is being used to repair the breastbone after it is intentionally broken to provide access to the heart during open-heart surgery. The technique uses a state-of-the-art adhesive that rapidly bonds to bone and accelerates the recovery process.

13 Nov 2009

Orthopedic surgeon specializes in cutting-edge shoulder procedures from a 45-minute technique

Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Corey G. Solman specializes in cutting-edge shoulder procedures including everything from a 45-minute technique called shoulder resurfacing to a reversed shoulder replacement that relieves pain, restores shoulder function and improves range of motion.

13 Nov 2009

IBC and WebMD launch new, enhanced website to address health care needs

Imagine having your health care information at your fingertips, in one convenient place. No more surfing the Internet to find reliable, personalized, information. Independence Blue Cross (IBC) announces the launch of an enhanced member website at www.ibxpress.com, which offers one convenient source for members' health care needs.

13 Nov 2009

PRP injections expedite the healing process in injured athletes

Injured athletes who have their own enriched plasma injected into their bodies are healing faster and spending less time on the bench or on the disabled list.

13 Nov 2009

Health Canada approves ONGLYZA for type 2 diabetes treatment

Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada and AstraZeneca Canada today announced that Health Canada has approved ONGLYZA(TM) (saxagliptin) which improves all three key measures of glycemic control - hemoglobin A1c (A1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and post-prandial glucose (PPG) - when taken in combination with other commonly used oral anti-diabetic agents (metformin or a sulfonylurea).

13 Nov 2009

Laser expert develops new technique for hair removal in ethnic skin types

Dr. Jay Kulkin, MD, internationally recognized laser expert and Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (highest designation), has successfully developed a laser technique making laser hair removal burns in ethnic skin types a thing of the past.

13 Nov 2009

Abbott signs agreement to acquire global rights to PanGenetics BV's PG110

Abbott announced today a definitive agreement to acquire the global rights to PanGenetics BV's PG110 fully humanized antibody to Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), expanding the company's pain care portfolio and leveraging its expertise in biologics. PG110 is a novel biologic in Phase I clinical trial development that targets NGF for the treatment of chronic pain.

13 Nov 2009

Masked hypertension in CKD children can increase risk of heart disease

Many children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who show normal blood pressure readings at the doctor's office have high blood pressure when tested at home, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).

13 Nov 2009

Abbott to acquire the global rights to PanGenetics' new therapeutic for treatment of chronic pain

PanGenetics, an antibody development company which is developing PG110, a humanized antibody to Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), today announced it has entered into an agreement with Abbott under which Abbott will acquire the global rights to this novel biologic. PG110 is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial in patients with osteoarthritis and represents a promising new therapeutic for the treatment of chronic pain.

13 Nov 2009

Contact lenses prescribed for longer replacement intervals can lead to undesirable clinical outcomes

Contact lenses prescribed for longer replacement intervals can lead to more extreme over wear (stretching) that could lead to undesirable clinical effects, new research shows.

12 Nov 2009

54% of Americans are inconsistent in taking prescriptions, reveals survey

A new survey finds that 54 percent of Americans say they do not consistently take prescriptions as instructed even though 87 percent believe prescription medicines are important to their health – pointing to a growing public health problem.

12 Nov 2009

Video to improve patient-doctor communication

Amid growing concerns about racial, ethnic and language disparities in health care, The Joint Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights have released a video, entitled “Improving Patient-Provider Communication,” which supports language access in health care organizations.

12 Nov 2009

Experts recommend nicotine replacement products and counseling to quit smoking

Whether you smoke three cigarettes or three packs of cigarettes a day, kicking the habit is difficult. Various nicotine replacement products are on the market to make quitting easier. But which product is right for you? Experts from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are here to help.

12 Nov 2009

Obama nominates Senior USDA official to lead USAID

President Barack Obama Tuesday announced the nomination of Rajiv Shah - a medical doctor who is currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture focusing on food security - to lead USAID, the Boston Globe reports (Smith, 11/11).

12 Nov 2009

3-D software uses real patient data; offers virtual reality technology for doctors and students

James Oliver picked up an Xbox game controller, looked up to a video screen and used the device's buttons and joystick to fly through a patient's chest cavity for an up-close look at the bottom of the heart.

12 Nov 2009

Online patient support program for ADHD patients taking Vyvanse Capsules CII medication

Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced the re-launch of FOCUS (http://www.vyvanseFOCUS.com), a free, online patient support program for adults taking once-daily Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CII for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and the only online, branded personalized patient support program providing tips and tools for adults diagnosed with ADHD taking a prescription medication.

11 Nov 2009

Doctor News and Research

New York Times examines impact of small, direct grants to boost development in Afghan village

Doctors face image problems; patients deal with shortages, are urged to question care

Use nicotine patch along with nicotine gum or lozenges to calm withdrawal symptoms and tobacco cravings

CDC releases revised H1N1 estimates

Improved method of chest closure may set new standard of care for open-heart surgery

Orthopedic surgeon specializes in cutting-edge shoulder procedures from a 45-minute technique

IBC and WebMD launch new, enhanced website to address health care needs

PRP injections expedite the healing process in injured athletes

Health Canada approves ONGLYZA for type 2 diabetes treatment

Laser expert develops new technique for hair removal in ethnic skin types

Abbott signs agreement to acquire global rights to PanGenetics BV's PG110

Masked hypertension in CKD children can increase risk of heart disease

Abbott to acquire the global rights to PanGenetics' new therapeutic for treatment of chronic pain

Contact lenses prescribed for longer replacement intervals can lead to undesirable clinical outcomes

54% of Americans are inconsistent in taking prescriptions, reveals survey

Video to improve patient-doctor communication

Experts recommend nicotine replacement products and counseling to quit smoking

Obama nominates Senior USDA official to lead USAID

3-D software uses real patient data; offers virtual reality technology for doctors and students

Online patient support program for ADHD patients taking Vyvanse Capsules CII medication

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