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Drug companies that are high Medicare earners spend big on lobbying activities

The 10 drug companies that make the most money from doctors using their products on Medicare patients spent more than $236 million to lobby Congress and the executive branch between 2009 and 2013, according to lobbying records compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics and new federal data.

26 Apr 2014

HHS calls health care providers to expand use of medications to treat opioid addiction, reduce overdose deaths

A national response to the epidemic of prescription opioid overdose deaths was outlined yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine by leaders of agencies in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

26 Apr 2014

Cyber-buddy can provide effective motivation for exercise

A Michigan State University researcher is looking to give exercise enthusiasts the extra nudge they need during a workout, and her latest research shows that a cyber buddy can help.

26 Apr 2014

State highlights: Home care workers' pay and Medicaid budgets; Calif. mental health grants; NYU ER reopens

A new rule from the Obama administration designed to provide better pay and working conditions to 2 million home care workers is forcing many states to rethink how they look at Medicaid payments and may result in higher Medicaid costs. Starting Jan. 1, home care workers in 29 states will, for the first time, be eligible for the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour and overtime pay, under a new regulation from the U.S. Department of Labor. These workers go to homes of the elderly and the disabled to help with cooking, bathing and other daily tasks, and are paid by the clients or through Medicaid (Prah, 4/25).

26 Apr 2014

Leisure-time physical activity in midlife decreases risk of mobility limitation in old age

Strenuous occupational physical activity in midlife increases the risk of mobility limitation in old age, whereas leisure-time physical activity decreases the risk. This is found in a study which followed up 5,200 public sector employees for 28 years. The study was conducted at the Gerontology Research Center in Finland and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

26 Apr 2014

On the campaign trail, some Democrats embrace health law

One of the most notable examples is taking place in the Pennsylvania primary, where Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls are expressing support for the law.

26 Apr 2014

FDA approves new HPV cervical cancer test

The first human papillomavirus DNA test to screen women for cervical cancer was approved Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The stand-alone test can be used to assess whether women need to undergo additional testing and their risk of developing cervical cancer in the future (Rice, 4/24).

26 Apr 2014

Gore announces nominees for 2014-2015 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Latin America

W. L. Gore & Associates today announced the nominees and opening of voting for the 2014-2015 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Latin America. The announcement came at the Congreso Internacional Cirugia Endovascular 2014 conference in São Paulo.

26 Apr 2014

Most men suffered TBI before becoming homeless

Almost half of all homeless men who took part in a study by St. Michael's Hospital had suffered at least one traumatic brain injury in their life and 87 per cent of those injuries occurred before the men lost their homes.

26 Apr 2014

Poll finds drop in support for Virginia Medicaid expansion

A survey conducted by the Wason Center at Christopher Newport University finds that 53 percent of Virginia voters oppose enrolling more people in Medicaid.

26 Apr 2014

American Academy of Dermatology awarded 22 organizations with Shade Structure Grants

In an effort to provide children and adolescents more opportunities to play outside while being protected from the sun's dangerous rays, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has awarded 22 organizations with Shade Structure Grants.

26 Apr 2014

Methadone safety: New clinical practice guideline from American Pain Society

Improved physician education and patient counseling about methadone safety and ECG monitoring to identify patients at high risk for cardiac problems will lead to safer use of the medication, according to the American Pain Society's Clinical Practice Guideline on Methadone Safety, published this week in The Journal of Pain.

26 Apr 2014

FDA proposes new regulations for tobacco products

The American Thoracic Society applauds the Food and Drug Administration for moving forward with proposed rules to regulate all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars. This long awaited proposed rule is an important next step toward reducing the death and disease caused by tobacco use in the United States.

26 Apr 2014

Study: Health plans dropped after health law may have been canceled anyway

A new study says the health law didn't lead to more cancellations of health plans than what typically occurs every year as part of the normal churn of the individual policy market.

26 Apr 2014

Research roundup: Structural concerns in ACOs; public's view of mandated contraception coverage

The Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) programs reward participating health care provider groups that achieve slower spending growth and high quality of care.

26 Apr 2014

Blend of soy-dairy proteins may prolong muscle building after resistance exercise, says study

A new study published online in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows additional benefits of consuming a blend of soy and dairy proteins after resistance exercise for building muscle mass.

26 Apr 2014

Studies reveal effect of almonds on diet quality, appetite, adiposity and cardiovascular disease risk factors

Six new almond-related research studies will be presented next week in San Diego at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN)'s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology 2014 (EB).

26 Apr 2014

Consumers in high-risk pools can sign up for plans until June 30

The federal program that provided coverage for people with chronic health problems, which often prevented them from being able to buy private insurance, is shutting at the end of the month, but participants can buy coverage through the exchanges until the end of June.

26 Apr 2014

Lilly launches second medical student education program

Eli Lilly and Company announced today the launch of another medical student education program, an internship for aspiring physicians.

26 Apr 2014

Aetna wary about exchange expansion as earnings climb

The insurer, which is participating in health insurance exchanges in 16 states and the District of Columbia, reported strong growth in the first quarter tied to its acquisition of Coventry Health Care Inc. The company said it expected to seek premium increases for next year's exchange plans ranging from "low single digits to over double digits."

26 Apr 2014

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Drug companies that are high Medicare earners spend big on lobbying activities

HHS calls health care providers to expand use of medications to treat opioid addiction, reduce overdose deaths

Cyber-buddy can provide effective motivation for exercise

State highlights: Home care workers' pay and Medicaid budgets; Calif. mental health grants; NYU ER reopens

Leisure-time physical activity in midlife decreases risk of mobility limitation in old age

On the campaign trail, some Democrats embrace health law

FDA approves new HPV cervical cancer test

Gore announces nominees for 2014-2015 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Latin America

Most men suffered TBI before becoming homeless

Poll finds drop in support for Virginia Medicaid expansion

American Academy of Dermatology awarded 22 organizations with Shade Structure Grants

Methadone safety: New clinical practice guideline from American Pain Society

FDA proposes new regulations for tobacco products

Study: Health plans dropped after health law may have been canceled anyway

Research roundup: Structural concerns in ACOs; public's view of mandated contraception coverage

Blend of soy-dairy proteins may prolong muscle building after resistance exercise, says study

Studies reveal effect of almonds on diet quality, appetite, adiposity and cardiovascular disease risk factors

Consumers in high-risk pools can sign up for plans until June 30

Lilly launches second medical student education program

Aetna wary about exchange expansion as earnings climb

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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