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Minn., Mass. officials say they will not follow Obama's advice on fixing canceled policies, but N.C. does

States are considering whether to allow insurers to continue offering current plans that are sold on the individual market and that don't meet the standards of the health law. The president suggested that fix last week.

20 Nov 2013

Women who attempted VBAC had 63% successful natural delivery

Almost two-thirds of women who attempt a natural delivery after having a caesarean section for their first birth are successful, according to a new study published today (20 November) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

20 Nov 2013

Contraception coverage, abortion loom as issues for high court and advocacy groups

Advocacy groups are wondering about a future boomerang affect of the "nuclear option," which could keep Senate Republicans from filibustering judicial nominations.

20 Nov 2013

Research provides first rigorous comparison of 2 surgical approaches for severe heart valve disease

New research presented today at the 2013 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvaniafound no difference in outcomes at one-year between two recommended surgical options for treating ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) - repair of the leaky valve or its replacement with an artificial valve.

20 Nov 2013

New approach may help researchers find new drugs for human diseases

A team of biochemists and mathematicians have developed a sophisticated geometric model to predict how a biological molecule will interact with water molecules, computing the results up to 20 times faster than other existing approaches. This new approach may help researchers find new drugs to treat human diseases, said the team, who described their theoretical approach in the Journal of Chemical Physics, which is produced by AIP Publishing.

20 Nov 2013

Youth prefer rapid point-of-care HIV tests than traditional blood tests

Youth prefer, accept and receive HIV results more often when offered rapid finger prick or saliva swab tests rather than traditional blood tests according to a study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital.

20 Nov 2013

Many primary care pediatricians feel uncomfortable in providing care to patients with genetic disorders

Many primary care pediatricians say they feel uncomfortable providing health care to patients with genetic disorders. Also, many do not consistently discuss all risks and benefits of genetic tests with patients, according to research published today in the American Journal of Medical Genetics.

20 Nov 2013

Gene-based method for selecting doses of warfarin no better than standardized dosing methods

A new study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has determined that a gene-based method for selecting patients' doses of the popular heart medication warfarin is no better than standardized dosing methods. The study was presented today at the 2013 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association and published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine.

20 Nov 2013

Viewpoints: GOP excuse for 'doing nothing;' Sen. Rubio: No taxpayer-funded bailout of the insurance industry

As the people's representatives, the U.S. Congress should completely eliminate the possibility of a bailout of insurance companies. On Tuesday I am introducing legislation that would eliminate the risk corridor provision, ensuring that no taxpayer-funded bailout of the health insurance industry will ever occur under ObamaCare. If this disaster of a law cannot survive without a bailout rescue valve, it is yet another reason why it should be repealed (Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., 11/18).

20 Nov 2013

Tasquinimod drug effective for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

An investigational prostate cancer treatment slows the disease's progression and may increase survival, especially among men whose cancer has spread to the bones, according an analysis led by the Duke Cancer Institute.

20 Nov 2013

HIPAA-secure social network launched solely for Autism community

Autism Spectrum Disorder is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, affecting 1 in 88 children, according to the CDC. As more families struggle to find answers and make sense of a diagnosis, National Autism Network announces the launch of an innovative, HIPAA-secure social network designed specifically and solely for the Autism community. This fully integrated social network offers features not currently found on any social network and was created to fill a void in the community.

20 Nov 2013

Report issued early warnings about HealthCare.gov risks

An analysis done in late March by McKinsey & Co. called attention to a number of trouble spots. Meanwhile, Politico details a "Red Team" report done by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that also sounded alarms.

20 Nov 2013

Non-specialist health workers provide treatment for people with MNS problems in developing countries

Non-specialist health workers are beneficial in providing treatment for people with mental, neurological and substance-abuse (MNS) problems in developing countries - where there is often a lack of mental health professionals - according to a new Cochrane review.

20 Nov 2013

Some states see health plan enrollment surge

While the balky federal website has made enrollment difficult for residents of 36 states, tens of thousands of consumers are signing up for coverage in places like California, Connecticut and Kentucky, which have functional websites, reports the Los Angeles Times. Meanwhile, states and advocacy groups are tweaking their marketing. In Maryland, for instance, radio and TV ads encourage residents to call 211, rather than go to a website, to get coverage.

20 Nov 2013

First patients enrolled in EF-21 Study of NovoTTF Therapy for brain metastases from NSCLC cancer

Novocure announced today that the first patients have enrolled in the EF-21 Study, a prospective randomized clinical study of NovoTTF Therapy for patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung carcinoma cancer. NovoTTF Therapy is an anti-mitotic treatment delivered continuously throughout the day by the NovoTTF-100A System.

20 Nov 2013

Research News and Research

Minn., Mass. officials say they will not follow Obama's advice on fixing canceled policies, but N.C. does

Women who attempted VBAC had 63% successful natural delivery

Contraception coverage, abortion loom as issues for high court and advocacy groups

Research provides first rigorous comparison of 2 surgical approaches for severe heart valve disease

New approach may help researchers find new drugs for human diseases

Youth prefer rapid point-of-care HIV tests than traditional blood tests

Many primary care pediatricians feel uncomfortable in providing care to patients with genetic disorders

Gene-based method for selecting doses of warfarin no better than standardized dosing methods

Viewpoints: GOP excuse for 'doing nothing;' Sen. Rubio: No taxpayer-funded bailout of the insurance industry

Tasquinimod drug effective for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

HIPAA-secure social network launched solely for Autism community

Report issued early warnings about HealthCare.gov risks

Non-specialist health workers provide treatment for people with MNS problems in developing countries

Some states see health plan enrollment surge

First patients enrolled in EF-21 Study of NovoTTF Therapy for brain metastases from NSCLC cancer

Researchers use computer modeling to investigate complex relationships between spread and evolution of HIV virus

ProPublica: Medicare could save billions with generic drugs

New biomarker predicts that concussion victims may have cognitive dysfunction following mTBI

UT Dallas scientists develop mesh technique to create 3-D images

Study suggests role for brain imaging in potential treatment of chronic pain

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