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SNSF-funded professor to receive 2012 National Latsis Prize

On 10 January 2013, Jacques Fellay will receive the National Latsis Prize 2012 at the Rathaus in Berne. The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is awarding the Prize to the SNSF-funded professor at EPF Lausanne in recognition of his work on the human genome and its defence mechanisms against viral diseases such as AIDS.

8 Jan 2013

Viewpoints: Fla. Gov. fears Medicaid expansion as Idaho, Missouri and Colorado wrestle with issue ; Few acceptable options for improving Medicare

Twenty-three states, most led by Republican officials, have declared that they will not set up their own health insurance exchanges to help individuals and small businesses find affordable coverage. ... Residents of states where political leaders seem bent on frustrating or sabotaging the health care reforms might well be better off with a federally run exchange.

8 Jan 2013

Fertility window research uncovers miscarriage mechanism

Research in animals has shed light on how recurrent miscarriage is related to a dysregulation of the monthly “fertility window.”

8 Jan 2013

Lack of knowledge key to poor disabled access in primary care

Research suggests that a lack of knowledge about available accessible medical equipment among practice administrators makes primary healthcare difficult to access for patients with disabilities.

8 Jan 2013

Trauma, infection link with stroke seen in children

Research shows that trauma and acute infection are significant risk factors for arterial ischemic stroke in children.

8 Jan 2013

Contingency management benefits drug-dependent mental health patients

Contingency management significantly reduces stimulant drug use in dependent patients with serious mental illnesses, researchers report.

8 Jan 2013

Adolescents may lose hepatitis B virus protection despite vaccination as infants

New research reveals that a significant number of adolescents lose their protection from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, despite having received a complete vaccination series as infants. Results in the January 2013 issue of Hepatology, a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, suggest teens with high-risk mothers (those positive for HBeAg) and teens whose immune system fails to remember a previous viral exposure (immunological memory) are behind HBV reinfection.

8 Jan 2013

Patient participation in care (PCC) to be explored by Griffith's NCREN and Deakin University

Patient participation in care (PCC) could be a solution for the one in ten people who pick up a secondary illness or injury in hospital not related to their original condition.

8 Jan 2013

Genomic and cellular solutions to be featured by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences at SLAS2013

Bringing together genomic and cellular sample preparation with integrated solutions to highlight their Automation with a Human Touch theme.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Automation and Genomics 8 Jan 2013

Support innovative financing mechanisms for global health

"Millions of lives are saved today in developing countries because of bold, innovative financing arrangements over last 10 years.

8 Jan 2013

Esperion reports positive results from ETC-1002 Phase 2 clinical trial on type 2 diabetes

Esperion Therapeutics, the leading developer of small molecule therapies for the treatment of cardiometabolic disorders, today announced positive results of a recently completed Phase 2 clinical trial of ETC-1002 in patients with type 2 diabetes with LDL-C lowering of up to 43% compared to placebo.

8 Jan 2013

Secretary of state nominee Sen. John Kerry would continue administration's focus on global health, food security, Devex reports

"President Barack Obama's 'perfect choice' for state secretary" -- Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) -- "is not only expected to advance the administration's agenda on global health and food security, but he might also lend new heft to efforts to rein in climate change, one of Kerry's long-time priorities, with a team of advisers that is expected to include several with a background in international development," Devex reports.

8 Jan 2013

Protection of health workers necessary to eradicate polio

"The murders of charity and aid workers in Pakistan has dealt a devastating blow to a national campaign to wipe out polio and other deadly diseases," a New York Times editorial states.

8 Jan 2013

Thoratec to start REVIVE-IT study using HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System

Thoratec Corporation, a world leader in device-based mechanical circulatory support therapies to save, support and restore failing hearts, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted an Investigational Device Exemption to commence the REVIVE-IT study utilizing the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System.

8 Jan 2013

Research News and Research

SNSF-funded professor to receive 2012 National Latsis Prize

Viewpoints: Fla. Gov. fears Medicaid expansion as Idaho, Missouri and Colorado wrestle with issue ; Few acceptable options for improving Medicare

Fertility window research uncovers miscarriage mechanism

Lack of knowledge key to poor disabled access in primary care

Trauma, infection link with stroke seen in children

Contingency management benefits drug-dependent mental health patients

Adolescents may lose hepatitis B virus protection despite vaccination as infants

Patient participation in care (PCC) to be explored by Griffith's NCREN and Deakin University

Genomic and cellular solutions to be featured by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences at SLAS2013

Support innovative financing mechanisms for global health

Esperion reports positive results from ETC-1002 Phase 2 clinical trial on type 2 diabetes

Secretary of state nominee Sen. John Kerry would continue administration's focus on global health, food security, Devex reports

Protection of health workers necessary to eradicate polio

Thoratec to start REVIVE-IT study using HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System

Study finds school debt keeps some young doctors from specializing

State roundup: Mo. lawmakers look to cap malpractice awards

Al Jazeera examines HIV in Russia

Seven scientists named 2013 recipients of Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award

Medicaid expansion, health exchanges continue to draw headlines

New study shows only few healthcare providers meet PQRS requirements

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