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Pennsylvania officials say Medicaid expansion talks are in final stage

But the state offered few details about where the negotiations with the federal government are heading. Also in news about changes from the health law in the states, the Arizona Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of a case that could unravel that state's Medicaid expansion.

28 Aug 2014

New Aspen Dental office opens in Selinsgrove, PA

A new Aspen Dental office is opening in Selinsgrove, PA on Thursday, September 18. Located at 1597 N. Susquehanna Trail, the conveniently located practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

28 Aug 2014

Health law provision seeks to rein in executive compensation at insurance companies

News outlets report that this little-noticed provision puts in place stricter limits regarding the amount companies can deduct from their federal tax bills. Also in the news, The Associated Press reports on ways health plans discourage sick people from enrolling and The New York Times examines the health law's efforts to expand mental health coverage.

28 Aug 2014

School nurses reach 98% of students in U.S. public schools to diagnose primary immunodeficiency

School nurses reach 98 percent of the 50,000,000 students in U.S. public schools, grades k-12, and are uniquely positioned to facilitate the early diagnosis of serious medical conditions such as primary immunodeficiency (PI).

28 Aug 2014

CBO: Smaller deficits projected as Medicare and Medicaid spending declines slightly

In the Congressional Budget Office's latest forecast, reduced costs for medical services and labor have trimmed the 10-year projected cost of Medicare and Medicaid by $89 billion.

28 Aug 2014

Cancer patients require better treatment for depression

Findings from three research studies have shown that around three quarters of cancer patients who suffer from major depression do not receive treatment for their depression and that a newly developed medical programme has proven more effective than standard care at reducing depression in these patients.

28 Aug 2014

Centene’s Missouri subsidiary earns Medicaid and Marketplace HMO accreditation by NCQA

Centene Corporation announced today that its wholly-owned Missouri subsidiary, Home State Health, has earned Medicaid and Marketplace HMO accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

28 Aug 2014

Millions of women suffering in silence with hot flashes

The steep decline in the use of hormone therapy has spawned a prevalent but preventable side effect: millions of women suffering in silence with hot flashes, according to a study by a Yale School of Medicine researcher and colleagues.

28 Aug 2014

Many people with severe rheumatoid arthritis failing to take expensive medication

Large numbers of people with severe rheumatoid arthritis are failing to take expensive medication as prescribed, according to a new multi-centre study led by researchers in Manchester.

From The University of Manchester 28 Aug 2014

H. D. Smith announces winners of annual Trading Partners of the Year award

H. D. Smith, among the nation's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers, today announced the winners of its annual Trading Partners of the Year award, honoring select pharmaceutical and health products manufacturers who collaborate actively to grow the industry and advance patient care.

28 Aug 2014

Sequent Medical initiates patient enrollment in IDE pivotal trial of WEB Aneurysm Embolization System

Sequent Medical, Inc. announced today that it has initiated patient enrollment in an Investigational Device Exemption ("IDE") pivotal trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the WEB Aneurysm Embolization System ("WEB").

28 Aug 2014

EMIT receives CE-Mark for HypothermX Intravenous Fluid and Blood Warming Devices

EMIT Corporation announced today that it has received CE-Mark for its HypothermX Intravenous Fluid and Blood Warming Devices with sterile fluid paths, allowing for sales expansion into the European and other OUS markets.

28 Aug 2014

Analysis reveals fascinating insights into client and therapist personalities and psychotherapy process

During this study in Psychotherapy Research, the authors set out to interpret the content and consequences of client's dreams about their therapists and vice versa. The analysis reveals some fascinating insights into client and therapist personalities, therapeutic relationships, and the psychotherapy process.

28 Aug 2014

Widespread awareness, better treatment lower prostate cancer death rates

Fewer men are being diagnosed with and dying from prostate cancer these days. While that is due in part to widespread awareness and better treatment, it is also the result of more judicious screening.

28 Aug 2014

State highlights: Calif. hospital chain sues union; Texas sues Xerox again; La. employees face higher health care costs

In a surprising move, an anti-union Southern California hospital chain hoping to buy the struggling Daughters of Charity Health Care System is suing employee unions under the federal RICO Act, saying the unions are trying to thwart that deal and others by using extortionist tactics aimed at forcing it to cave into union demands.

28 Aug 2014

Findings could lead to improved treatments for stroke, other brain injuries

Learning a new skill is easier when it is related to ability that we already possess. For example, a trained pianist might learn a new melody more easily than learning how to hit a tennis serve.

28 Aug 2014

Scientists devise to help prevent organic food fraud

A growing number of consumers are willing to pay a premium for fruits, vegetables and other foods labelled "organic", but whether they're getting what the label claims is another matter.

28 Aug 2014

Obama vows better health care, other initiatives, for vets, military

Addressing the American Legion's national convention, the president announced steps to expand access to mental health care and an initiative to lower home loan costs for military families. He also promised a new "culture of accountability' at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

28 Aug 2014

Parents’ response to infant's babbling can speed child's language development

Pay attention, mom and dad, especially when your infant looks at you and babbles. Parents may not understand a baby's prattling, but by listening and responding, they let their infants know they can communicate which leads to children forming complex sounds and using language more quickly.

28 Aug 2014

New Coalition helps prevent abuse, misuse, diversion of ADHD drug

Today is the official launch of a newly formed Coalition of medical, mental health, higher education, student and pharmaceutical organizations that will work together to help prevent misuse, abuse and diversion of ADHD prescription stimulant medication. The Coalition will initially focus its efforts on college students.

28 Aug 2014

Healthcare News

Pennsylvania officials say Medicaid expansion talks are in final stage

New Aspen Dental office opens in Selinsgrove, PA

Health law provision seeks to rein in executive compensation at insurance companies

School nurses reach 98% of students in U.S. public schools to diagnose primary immunodeficiency

CBO: Smaller deficits projected as Medicare and Medicaid spending declines slightly

Cancer patients require better treatment for depression

Centene’s Missouri subsidiary earns Medicaid and Marketplace HMO accreditation by NCQA

Millions of women suffering in silence with hot flashes

Many people with severe rheumatoid arthritis failing to take expensive medication

H. D. Smith announces winners of annual Trading Partners of the Year award

Sequent Medical initiates patient enrollment in IDE pivotal trial of WEB Aneurysm Embolization System

EMIT receives CE-Mark for HypothermX Intravenous Fluid and Blood Warming Devices

Analysis reveals fascinating insights into client and therapist personalities and psychotherapy process

Widespread awareness, better treatment lower prostate cancer death rates

State highlights: Calif. hospital chain sues union; Texas sues Xerox again; La. employees face higher health care costs

Findings could lead to improved treatments for stroke, other brain injuries

Scientists devise to help prevent organic food fraud

Obama vows better health care, other initiatives, for vets, military

Parents’ response to infant's babbling can speed child's language development

New Coalition helps prevent abuse, misuse, diversion of ADHD drug

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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