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Study: Parent training program significantly reduces disruptive behavior in autistic children

A 24 week parent training program, which provided specific techniques to manage disruptive behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder, resulted in a greater reduction in disruptive and noncompliant behavior compared to parent education, according to a study in the April 21 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child health.

22 Apr 2015

Unique approach to academia-industry training could help improve proton therapy treatment

Improving proton therapy for cancer treatment is one of the many advances in accelerator science that have been fast-tracked by a unique approach to academia-industry training, led by the Cockcroft Institute. The two programmes, which have produced 42 highly valued research fellows, are drawing to a conclusion and industry partners are warning of a skills chasm in the very near future unless further training is prioritised.

22 Apr 2015

Study calls for effective strategies to contain potential HDV epidemic in high-risk populations

Researchers from Taiwan determined that individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or those who inject illicit drugs have a higher risk of becoming infected with the hepatitis D virus (HDV) in that country.

22 Apr 2015

French clinicians diagnose first case of rabies since 2003

A team of French clinicians has diagnosed the first case of rabies in that country since 2003. Only 20 cases of human rabies had been diagnosed in France between 1970 and 2003. Moreover, the patient was unaware of having been bitten.

22 Apr 2015

Neuroscientists identify novel brain circuitry that increases anxiety during nicotine withdrawal

In a promising breakthrough for smokers who are trying to quit, neuroscientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and The Scripps Research Institute have identified circuitry in the brain responsible for the increased anxiety commonly experienced during withdrawal from nicotine addiction.

22 Apr 2015

Miriam Hospital awarded BDC designation for bariatric surgery

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island has awarded The Miriam Hospital a Blue Distinction Center+ (BDC) designation for bariatric surgery. A designation by the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program, BDCs are nationally designated health care facilities that deliver quality specialty care based on objective measures for patient safety and better health outcomes.

22 Apr 2015

BMC pathologists develop protocols for processing, preserving forensic evidence

Boston Medical Center pathologists have developed a set of protocols for processing and preserving forensic evidence, such as shrapnel, bullets and other projectiles, in surgical specimens (i.e. amputated limbs, injured organs, etc.) after a terrorist attack based on lessons learned from the Boston Marathon bombing.

22 Apr 2015

U of T studies find harmful vehicle emissions spreading farther than thought across Canadian cities

A trio of recently published studies from a team of University of Toronto engineers has found that air pollution could be spreading up to three times farther than thought--contributing to varying levels of air quality across cities.

22 Apr 2015

New study finds that online discussion forums have positive links to well-being

A new study has found that internet discussion forums have positive links to well-being and are even associated with increased community engagement offline, contrary to a common perception of them being outdated and prone to trolling.

22 Apr 2015

BCBSIL announces four new ACO agreements to improve patient care

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois announces four new, strategic agreements aimed at improving patient care while slowing health care cost trends. Accountable Care Organizations are a value-based care model that seeks to move the healthcare industry's payment structure from one based on fee-for-service, or volume, to one that reimburses based on the quality of patient outcomes and patient care. In an ACO, both the payer and provider share financial risk, and in return, shared savings, while improving the care that is delivered.

22 Apr 2015

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could offer new treatment choice for people with recurrent depression

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) could provide an alternative non-drug treatment for people who do not wish to continue long-term antidepressant treatment, suggests new research published in The Lancet.

22 Apr 2015

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, UMHS collaborate to improve quality of care for Michiganians

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the University of Michigan Health System will collaborate with emergency physicians at participating hospitals across the state to develop best practices to improve the experience and outcomes of patients receiving care in emergency departments.

21 Apr 2015

NSM Insurance Group launches new IFD Insurance for Dentists program

NSM Insurance Group, the national leader of industry-specific insurance program administration, announced the launch of the new Insurance for Dentists (IFD) program as an exclusive program with Monitor, an admitted A+ XV rated carrier.

21 Apr 2015

Bio-Rad grants Beckman Coulter exclusive distribution rights for access HIV and Hepatitis C assays

Bio-Rad is extending its agreement with Beckman Coulter and has named the company exclusive global distributor of Bio-Rad’s Access HIV combo assay and the Access hepatitis C virus (HCV) assay in select geographies...

From Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 21 Apr 2015

Current challenges in tackling macular degeneration: an interview with Mark Ackermann, AMD Alliance International

There are two forms of macular degeneration: the wet form and the dry form. The dry form is less challenging as it affects a smaller number of people and the disease progression is far slower...

21 Apr 2015

New project to tackle escalating problem of frailty among ageing population in Europe

A 2.3m euros project to tackle the escalating problem of frailty among Europe's ageing population will be conducted by an international team of researchers.

21 Apr 2015

New study shows regular consumption of yogurt not linked to health-related quality of life

Dietary recommendations support the consumption of dairy products as part of a healthy diet. However, after a Spanish study involving more than 4,000 people analysed the relationship between the regular intake of yogurt and health-related quality of life, it declared that there was no link with the improvement of the physical and mental parameters analysed.

21 Apr 2015

Florida Blue earns Brand Excellence Award from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Florida Blue announced today that it has earned a Brand Excellence Award from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The annual awards honor Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies that excel in developing and enhancing the overall BCBS Brand image.

21 Apr 2015

Acacia Pharma begins APD421 Phase 3 study in combination with standard anti-emetics for PONV

Acacia Pharma Ltd, the supportive care company developing products for US and international markets, announces the initiation of a Phase 3 study investigating APD421 in combination with standard anti-emetics, in the prevention of post-operative nausea & vomiting (PONV) in high-risk patients. PONV remains a clinically significant problem in patients undergoing surgery, despite the availability of a range of anti-emetic medications.

21 Apr 2015

Mayo Clinic heart transplant surgeons present findings from three clinical studies at ISHLT 2015

Heart transplant surgeons from Mayo Clinic are presenting findings from three recent clinical studies involving heart transplant patients. The presentations took place during the 2015 International Society of Heart & Lung Transplant in Nice, France, on April 15-18.

21 Apr 2015

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Study: Parent training program significantly reduces disruptive behavior in autistic children

Unique approach to academia-industry training could help improve proton therapy treatment

Study calls for effective strategies to contain potential HDV epidemic in high-risk populations

French clinicians diagnose first case of rabies since 2003

Neuroscientists identify novel brain circuitry that increases anxiety during nicotine withdrawal

Miriam Hospital awarded BDC designation for bariatric surgery

BMC pathologists develop protocols for processing, preserving forensic evidence

U of T studies find harmful vehicle emissions spreading farther than thought across Canadian cities

New study finds that online discussion forums have positive links to well-being

BCBSIL announces four new ACO agreements to improve patient care

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could offer new treatment choice for people with recurrent depression

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, UMHS collaborate to improve quality of care for Michiganians

NSM Insurance Group launches new IFD Insurance for Dentists program

Bio-Rad grants Beckman Coulter exclusive distribution rights for access HIV and Hepatitis C assays

Current challenges in tackling macular degeneration: an interview with Mark Ackermann, AMD Alliance International

New project to tackle escalating problem of frailty among ageing population in Europe

New study shows regular consumption of yogurt not linked to health-related quality of life

Florida Blue earns Brand Excellence Award from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Acacia Pharma begins APD421 Phase 3 study in combination with standard anti-emetics for PONV

Mayo Clinic heart transplant surgeons present findings from three clinical studies at ISHLT 2015

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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