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Obama, under increasing pressure on VA, promises accountability after internal review

As outrage grows about allegations of wrongdoing at VA facilities around the country, the president sticks by VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, at least for now.

23 May 2014

14th Annual Geriatrics Healthcare Symposium to be held on Sept. 19, 2014

Experts in the use of comprehensive geriatric assessment for hospitalized elders and immunizations in older adults, and the author of the 2012 Beers Criteria - a guide to medication use in elders - will be featured at the 14th Annual University of Louisville Geriatrics Healthcare Symposium.

23 May 2014

Victims who are repeatedly assaulted show greater levels of psycho-behavioral consequences

According to recent studies, one in five adult women and one in 100 adult men have reported being raped. The prevalence increases to two in five among women and one in five among men who report experiencing other forms of sexual violence, such as repeated unwanted sexual contact and sexual coercion.

23 May 2014

Self-funded treatment challenges for patients in Australia highlighted at NMS 2014

The challenges for patients in Australia who are self-funding their own treatment and medication have been highlighted today at the National Medicines Symposium.

23 May 2014

Presentation at NMS 2014 highlights growing dangers of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

A presentation at this week’s National Medicines Symposium in Brisbane has highlighted the dangers of people taking common medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) without thinking about the potential risks or harms.

23 May 2014

Capsules: Single-Payer advocates hit capitol with new sense of reality; Minnesota, Not Florida, not Hawaii, is healthiest state for seniors

Now on Kaiser Health News' blog, Julie Rovner reports on the single-payer message on Capitol Hill: "Advocates for a single-payer "Medicare for all" health system are fanning out across Capitol Hill this week, lobbying members of Congress.

23 May 2014

California clinics brace for the health law's new patients

New research in California examined the readiness of Los Angeles clinics for the onslaught of people with new health insurance. Another study seeks to calculate the Medi-Cal costs of providing care to immigrants who are in the United States illegally.

23 May 2014

Senate panel recommends Burwell's confirmation as health and human services secretary

Eight Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee joined 13 Democrats to endorse Sylvia Mathews Burwell, who is expected to gain the full Senate's approval, too.

23 May 2014

Simple tips to keep summer injury-free

Trauma and injury remains a devastating problem in the U.S. It is the leading cause of death for those under the age of 45.

23 May 2014

Poorer people less likely to follow recommended strategies for weight loss

Poorer people of all ages are less likely than wealthier ones to follow recommended strategies for weight loss, finds a recent study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

23 May 2014

Oregon Gov. releases subpoenas probing failed exchange

Grand jury subpoenas issued by federal investigators last week and released Tuesday by Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber demand all records, including email correspondence related to the application or receipt of federal funds for building the state's failed website.

23 May 2014

Individuals who consume moderate amounts of alcohol view risky situations with greater caution

New research led by the University of Kent shows that individuals who have consumed moderate amounts of alcohol in social situations are likely to view risky situations with greater caution when considering them as part of a group.

23 May 2014

Study: Health costs grow more slowly in 2014

The study projected that health costs for a typical family of four, covered through an employer-sponsored preferred provider organization, or PPO, would go up 5.4 percent -- the lowest increase in the Milliman Index's 14-year history.

23 May 2014

State highlights: New abortion restrictions in Louisiana; aging gracefully in the Gopher State

A bill that could result in the shuttering of up to four of Louisiana's five abortion clinics overwhelmingly received full passage from the Louisiana Legislature Wednesday (May 21), and Gov. Bobby Jindal has indicated he will sign it into law. The legislation is, in part, based on a similar measure passed in Texas last year and led to the closing of several abortion clinics in that state. In its last legislative hurdle, the House concurred an amendment on Wednesday (May 21) that was added to the bill on the Senate side (Lane, 5/22).

23 May 2014

Study shows disparity between US and English discharge rates for pediatric bipolar

A study published in the June 2014 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found a very much higher discharge rate for pediatric bipolar (PBD) in children and adolescents aged 1-19 years in the US compared to England between the years 2000-2010.

23 May 2014

American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests tips for safe travel

AAA estimates 36.1 million people will travel this Memorial Day weekend. If diabetes is your constant companion, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy traveling, whether traversing America in an RV or flying to the far reaches of the globe. Ensuring you stay healthy and keep your glucose levels on an even keel does require a little bit of organization and planning ahead, though.

23 May 2014

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Obama, under increasing pressure on VA, promises accountability after internal review

14th Annual Geriatrics Healthcare Symposium to be held on Sept. 19, 2014

Victims who are repeatedly assaulted show greater levels of psycho-behavioral consequences

Self-funded treatment challenges for patients in Australia highlighted at NMS 2014

Presentation at NMS 2014 highlights growing dangers of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Capsules: Single-Payer advocates hit capitol with new sense of reality; Minnesota, Not Florida, not Hawaii, is healthiest state for seniors

California clinics brace for the health law's new patients

Senate panel recommends Burwell's confirmation as health and human services secretary

Simple tips to keep summer injury-free

Poorer people less likely to follow recommended strategies for weight loss

Oregon Gov. releases subpoenas probing failed exchange

Individuals who consume moderate amounts of alcohol view risky situations with greater caution

Study: Health costs grow more slowly in 2014

State highlights: New abortion restrictions in Louisiana; aging gracefully in the Gopher State

Study shows disparity between US and English discharge rates for pediatric bipolar

American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests tips for safe travel

Medical schools need to guide students on use of social media, say Penn researchers

Cheap food plays key role in rising obesity epidemic

Medicare payments under the microscope

Democrats and Republicans seek to claim control of health law politics

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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