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Study reveals hereditary factors contribute to abdominal aortic aneurysm in twins

A new study in the January issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery(®), published by the Society for Vascular Surgery®, reveals robust epidemiological evidence that hereditary factors contribute to aneurysm formation in twins.

6 Jan 2010

ACE launches "Get Fit" Web site for consumers

The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced the launch of a new online resource for consumers.

6 Jan 2010

Study reveals molecular mechanism that could lead to new approach in treating obesity

Mayo researchers collaborating with investigators at the University of Iowa, University of Connecticut and New York University (NYU) have discovered a molecular mechanism that controls energy expenditure in muscles and helps determine body weight. Researchers say this could lead to a new medical approach in treating obesity.

5 Jan 2010

Genetic rogue elements could help diagnose breast and bowel cancer

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have found that a group of genetic rogue elements, produced by DNA sequences commonly known as 'junk DNA', could help diagnose breast and bowel cancer.

5 Jan 2010

Trinity Health purchases 1,200 “bundled” NextGen EHR and NextGen EPM software licenses

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII), and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, today announced that Trinity Health has purchased 1,200 “bundled” NextGen® EHR (Electronic Health Records) and NextGen EPM (Enterprise Practice Management) software licenses.

5 Jan 2010

UAE hosts five-day global health conference

Public health experts and researchers from around the world gathered on Monday for a five-day conference at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain, UAE, to discuss the role of the Middle East in tackling global health issues, AMEinfo.com reports.

5 Jan 2010

Northwest Hospital & Medical Center collaborates with UW Medicine Health System to improve healthcare

Following final regulatory review, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, a 281-bed full-service acute care hospital, has joined the UW Medicine Health System, effective January 1.

5 Jan 2010

Survey reveals majority of Americans would seek new coverage options, but some would delay coverage

When given a choice between waiting for health reform legislation to pass or researching and seeking health insurance coverage immediately, 24% of adults surveyed would choose to wait before seeking coverage if they lost their coverage today, according to a new poll.

5 Jan 2010

LifeVantage announces Protandim human clinical trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

LifeVantage Corporation, the maker of Protandim® and TrueScience(TM) Anti-Aging Cream, science-based solutions to oxidative stress, announced today that the Company's flagship product, Protandim, a patented dietary supplement composed of five highly synergistic "indirect antioxidants", is currently the subject of two human clinical trials at the University of Colorado, Denver.

5 Jan 2010

Komen for the Cure organizes new fitness event to fight breast cancer

It's resolution time again. Losing weight, getting fit and volunteering to help others top resolution lists each January(1). Setting a realistic goal and making a commitment to others are great strategies to battle resolution dissolution. Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has a portfolio of fitness events to accommodate both, including the organization's newest event, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure(TM).

5 Jan 2010

Elsevier acquires NurseSquared

Elsevier (http://www.elsevier.com), the leading global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced today the acquisition of NurseSquared (http://www.nursesquared.com) , the leading electronic health record (EHR) training product in the market that teaches students how to properly document using a simulated EHR. The NurseSquared training tool allows Elsevier to offer a more complete curriculum solution, including an EHR training tool, to academic customers.

5 Jan 2010

Medical Marijuana launches National Educational Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center

Medical Marijuana Inc is proud to announce the launch of its first National Educational Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Theatre Room on January 16 & 17, 2010.

5 Jan 2010

Health Strategy Associates and WorkCompCentral.com present webinar on managing prescription drug costs

Joseph Paduda, principal of Health Strategy Associates and author of www.ManagedCareMatters.com, has joined forces with WorkCompCentral.com to present Comp Rx Trends on Jan. 12 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST. The 60-minute webinar with a $149 registration fee gives insight into pharmacy cost drivers and comp payers’ approaches to managing drug spend.

5 Jan 2010

Annelie Wendeberg presents protocol for identification of environmental microbes

Metagenomics, the study of DNA isolated from samples of naturally occurring microbial populations, is rapidly growing. Improvements to cloning and sequencing techniques are allowing researchers to study microorganisms in environmental samples, and new knowledge of species interactions and community dynamics is emerging.

5 Jan 2010

Health and hard-earned money traded on high-fat, poor-quality food

Dr. Sasson Moulavi, M.D., in a recent blog commented that food advertising is such a science that the average consumer does not have any chance of resisting when tempted by high-sugar, high-fat foods. In 2008, food and beverage companies spent $13.44 billion on advertising according to Advertising Age (6/09) and WPP's TNS Media Intelligence reporting.

5 Jan 2010

CRT&T presents unique approach to solve issues presented to pharmaceutical executives

The Clinical Research Trends and Technology Forum (CRT&T) presents a unique approach to solving the issues presented to pharmaceutical executives. CRT&T blends educational keynotes and roundtables focusing on standards of care, quality processes and workflow with exposure to the newest and most innovative technologies on the market through one-on-one business meetings and networking events.

5 Jan 2010

NQF endorses 70 measures to improve gathering of clinical electronic data

As an incremental step toward wider use of electronic data platforms to measure, report, and improve quality, the National Quality Forum (NQF) has endorsed 70 measures that combine data from two or more common electronic sources such as administrative claims, pharmacy and laboratory systems, and registries.

5 Jan 2010

Education News and Research

Study reveals hereditary factors contribute to abdominal aortic aneurysm in twins

ACE launches "Get Fit" Web site for consumers

Study reveals molecular mechanism that could lead to new approach in treating obesity

Genetic rogue elements could help diagnose breast and bowel cancer

Trinity Health purchases 1,200 “bundled” NextGen EHR and NextGen EPM software licenses

UAE hosts five-day global health conference

Northwest Hospital & Medical Center collaborates with UW Medicine Health System to improve healthcare

Survey reveals majority of Americans would seek new coverage options, but some would delay coverage

LifeVantage announces Protandim human clinical trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Komen for the Cure organizes new fitness event to fight breast cancer

Elsevier acquires NurseSquared

Medical Marijuana launches National Educational Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center

Health Strategy Associates and WorkCompCentral.com present webinar on managing prescription drug costs

Annelie Wendeberg presents protocol for identification of environmental microbes

Health and hard-earned money traded on high-fat, poor-quality food

CRT&T presents unique approach to solve issues presented to pharmaceutical executives

NQF endorses 70 measures to improve gathering of clinical electronic data

Changes to children's health care and education policies required for California's economic competitiveness

Subjective experience of sexual arousal and corresponding physiological genital response linked to gender

Scientists determine how RNAi, a biological response to RNA, can regulate gene expression

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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