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Study to help scientists better understand brain behavior, treat brain disease

A cross-disciplinary collaboration of researchers in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis explores the neural synchrony between circuits in the brain and their behavior under simulated drug addiction.

5 Jun 2013

HHS unveils Medicare claims data detailing hospital price information for outpatient treatment

The average charges for 30 hospital outpatient procedures show big hospital-to-hospital variation in terms of how much the facilities bill patients for the same service.

5 Jun 2013

Review on new, hazardous drugs of abuse presented in Journal of Addiction Medicine

The last few years have seen the emergence of a new drug problem in so-called "bath salts"-actually "designer stimulants," packaged and sold in ways that skirt drug laws. A review and update on these designer drugs is presented in the June Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

5 Jun 2013

End-of-life care: A challenge in terms of costs and quality

t first glance, America is making great strides toward a medical and cultural shift in its approach to end-of-life care: More and more providers are recognizing the benefits of hospice, more people are dying at home, and many health care organizations are institutionalizing the discussions between providers and patients that would help patients formalize their wishes for end-of-life care through an advance directive. But pull up the curtain on these statistics, and the drama that unfolds tells a very different story. End-of-life care continues to be characterized by aggressive medical intervention and runaway costs (Adamopoulos, 6/3).

5 Jun 2013

New research shows seniors use less effective reference frames to visualize nearby objects

For many older adults, the aging process seems to go hand-in-hand with an annoying increase in clumsiness - difficulties dialing a phone, fumbling with keys in a lock or knocking over the occasional wine glass while reaching for a salt shaker.

5 Jun 2013

Study sheds light on characteristics of male victims of sex assault and the services they use

While only a small percentage of adult males who are victims of sex assault report the crime, a new study by Women's College Research Institute and the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres shows of those who do, an overwhelming majority - almost 90 per cent - use five or more services ranging from counselling to medical care and treatment.

5 Jun 2013

Democratic strategists urge new strategy: Embrace the health law

Scarred by years of Republican attacks over Obamacare, with more in store next year, Democrats have settled on an unlikely strategy for the 2014 midterms: Bring it on.

5 Jun 2013

EU funds d-LIVER project to help people suffering from liver disease

The EU has provided funding for the d-LIVER project, in which researchers from several countries will work on a number of measures to help people suffering from liver disease.

5 Jun 2013

Blocking MHCII action rescues nerve cells from Parkinson's disease mechanisms, researchers find

The same mechanism that lets the immune system mount a massive attack against invading bacteria contributes to the destruction of brain cells as part of Parkinson's disease, according to a study published online today in the Journal of Neuroscience.

5 Jun 2013

Conn. budget moves Medicaid money, cuts some hospital funding

Connecticut lawmakers approved a budget Monday that moves about $6 billion in federal Medicaid dollars out of the budget. The budget also cuts some hospital funding.

5 Jun 2013

Scientists identify brain functions involved in relieving anxiety

Scientists, like Buddhist monks and Zen masters, have known for years that meditation can reduce anxiety, but not how. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, however, have succeeded in identifying the brain functions involved.

5 Jun 2013

MJFF commits up to $10 million to find cure for Parkinson's disease

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has committed up to $10 million to its next funding round for the Edmond J. Safra Core Programs for PD Research to prioritize research toward transformative treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease.

5 Jun 2013

Calif. insurers owe millions in rebates to small businesses

The Los Angeles Times reports that Blue Shield of California and Anthem Blue Cross owe small business customers more than $35 million in rebates as a result of the health law's requirements. Meanwhile, Wellpoint announces it will improve its customer Web apps to avoid losing market share as millions shop for new coverage later this year.

5 Jun 2013

Childhood cognitive ability linked to cognitive ability, cortical thickness in old age

A new study shows compelling evidence that associations between cognitive ability and cortical grey matter in old age can largely be accounted for by cognitive ability in childhood.

5 Jun 2013

Clemson University, GHS partner to establish healthcare research powerhouse

Clemson University and Greenville Health System will establish a healthcare research powerhouse that will fuel growth in medical research and break-throughs, create opportunities for faculty, physicians and students and accelerate the flow of research funding into the Upstate, boosting the region's economy.

5 Jun 2013

UC Riverside researchers awarded grant to investigate role of sleep in memory and learning

A team of researchers led by a neuroscientist at the University of California, Riverside has been awarded a nearly $7.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to investigate the role of sleep in memory and learning.

5 Jun 2013

AHA: Hospital consolidation trend a positive development

A study conducted by the American Hospital Association makes the case that the consolidation trend has potential to drive down costs.

5 Jun 2013

ELRHA launches R2HC programme to support research on saving lives after humanitarian crises

A programme to support research that will save lives following a humanitarian crisis is being launched by Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance, supported by the Wellcome Trust and the Department for International Development.

5 Jun 2013

MU researcher examines how stories influence decision-making among patients

Stories often appear in health communication in order to encourage individuals to change behaviors, such as smoking or not wearing sunscreen. A University of Missouri researcher studied how stories influence patients' decision-making when behavior change is not the desired outcome of the health communication.

5 Jun 2013

CSIRO scientists develop test to identify unsafe iPS cells

CSIRO scientists have developed a test to identify unsafe stem cells. It is the first safety test specifically for human induced pluripotent stem cells - as published today in the international journal Stem Cells.

5 Jun 2013

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Study to help scientists better understand brain behavior, treat brain disease

HHS unveils Medicare claims data detailing hospital price information for outpatient treatment

Review on new, hazardous drugs of abuse presented in Journal of Addiction Medicine

End-of-life care: A challenge in terms of costs and quality

New research shows seniors use less effective reference frames to visualize nearby objects

Study sheds light on characteristics of male victims of sex assault and the services they use

Democratic strategists urge new strategy: Embrace the health law

EU funds d-LIVER project to help people suffering from liver disease

Blocking MHCII action rescues nerve cells from Parkinson's disease mechanisms, researchers find

Conn. budget moves Medicaid money, cuts some hospital funding

Scientists identify brain functions involved in relieving anxiety

MJFF commits up to $10 million to find cure for Parkinson's disease

Calif. insurers owe millions in rebates to small businesses

Childhood cognitive ability linked to cognitive ability, cortical thickness in old age

Clemson University, GHS partner to establish healthcare research powerhouse

UC Riverside researchers awarded grant to investigate role of sleep in memory and learning

AHA: Hospital consolidation trend a positive development

ELRHA launches R2HC programme to support research on saving lives after humanitarian crises

MU researcher examines how stories influence decision-making among patients

CSIRO scientists develop test to identify unsafe iPS cells

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