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New lab at the Nencki Institute conducts research on neurodegenerative diseases

The Laboratory of Preclinical Studies of Higher Standard, the newest lab of the Neurobiology Center at the Nencki Institute in Warsaw, Poland, will conduct basic research aimed to explain molecular mechanisms responsible for neurodegenerative diseases.

9 Apr 2014

State highlights: State mental hospitals compared to prisons; Johnson & Johnson ruling; Va. hospitals pick new leader

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to reconsider its decision tossing out a $1.2 billion judgment against drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, saying justices did "significant harm" to the state and broke from 170 years of precedent.

9 Apr 2014

Majority of Medicaid sign-ups centered in 10 states

An analysis from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services found that 80 percent of the 3 million people who enrolled in Medicaid since Oct. 1 were located in 10 states. Also in the news, specific enrollment tallies from Michigan and the latest on Virginia's legislative stalemate over the expansion.

9 Apr 2014

Healthy Aging Brain Center care model improves health outcomes and quality of care in older adults

Studies have shown that a new patient and caregiver centered model of innovative, coordinated brain care for older adults improves health outcomes and quality of care for those with cognitive impairment.

9 Apr 2014

AMA won't go to court to block Wednesday's expected release of Medicare physician billing records

The nation's largest doctors' group said Monday it won't try to block Medicare's release of billing records for 880,000 physicians, although it continues to oppose the government's recent decision to open up the massive data trove.

9 Apr 2014

Senomyx collaborates with PepsiCo to identify salt flavors with modifying properties

Senomyx, Inc., a leading company in using proprietary taste science technologies to discover, develop and commercialize novel flavor ingredients for the food, beverage and flavor industries, announced today that it has entered into a new collaborative agreement with PepsiCo, Inc. related to Senomyx's Salt Taste Program.

9 Apr 2014

Study provides insights into why alcohol has negative effect on wound healing

People who are injured while binge drinking are much slower to heal from wounds suffered in car accidents, shootings, fires, etc.

9 Apr 2014

Last-minute push boosted Latino enrollment

In the meantime, New York officials say they signed up more than 900,000 people -- with slightly more than half enrolling in Medicaid.

9 Apr 2014

House Democrats' budget plan leaves health law and Medicare intact

GOP Rep. Paul Ryan's plan, in the meantime, would offer seniors a choice between private or traditional Medicare plans and would repeal the health law.

9 Apr 2014

Expert guidance highlights strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections

New expert guidance highlights strategies for implementing and prioritizing efforts to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in hospitals.

9 Apr 2014

Community health centers face tough competition for newly insured

A center in the District of Columbia is challenged by a regional hospital system when trying to attract low-income patients who are now insured under the health law. Other media outlets report on a study showing that the chances of getting a doctor's appointment vary depending on what type of insurance a consumer has, and other implementation issues.

9 Apr 2014

Hospital kitchens remain source of transmission for multi-drug resistant bacteria

After handling raw poultry, hands of food preparers and cutting boards remain a source of transmission for multi-drug resistant bacteria, such as E. coli that produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs).

9 Apr 2014

HHS reverses plan to cut Medicare advantage rates

Administration officials announce that they will slightly boost rates paid to insurers offering the private Medicare plans. In February they had suggested cuts to the funding, but Republican and Democratic lawmakers had opposed the suggestion.

9 Apr 2014

Mayor launches new medical research and translation initiative at Imperial College London

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson launched MedCity, a major new medical research and translation initiative, at Imperial College London today [Tuesday 8 April].

8 Apr 2014

Research offers scientific approach to make transporting decisions of critical-care patients

University of Cincinnati research is offering hospitals and trauma centers a unique, accurate and scientific approach to making decisions about transporting critical-care patients by air or by ambulance.

8 Apr 2014

New subscription service helps people send monthly care packages to elderly loved ones

Let your loved ones know you care, even if you are busy or live far away. A new subscription service called Tandem Lane helps people send monthly care packages to their elderly loved ones, curating and personalizing each box.

8 Apr 2014

DePuy Synthes Power Tools announces launch of Anspach EG1 High Speed Electric System

DePuy Synthes Power Tools announced today the global launch of the Anspach EG1 High Speed Electric System, a next generation high-speed electric drill with multiple attachments and accessories, designed for use in neurosurgery, otology and spinal procedures. The announcement was made here at the 2014 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting (American Association of Neurological Surgeons).

8 Apr 2014

NBTS Sri Lanka to use Transfusion Evidence Library to ensure quality, safety of blood supply

Evidentia Publishing is pleased to announce that the National Blood Transfusion Service of Sri Lanka will be utilising the Transfusion Evidence Library - a unique, online database providing high quality, evidence-based information for all research related to transfusion medicine - in support of their efforts to ensure quality and safety of blood and blood components.

8 Apr 2014

Biosafe receives official registration of single use disposable kits with Chinese FDA

Biosafe is proud to report that it has just received the official registration of its single use disposable kits with the Chinese FDA. Following earlier approval of the Company's Sepax cell processing machine, Biosafe is now primed to launch sales of its products in the People's Republic of China.

8 Apr 2014

First Edition: April 8, 2014

Kaiser Health News staff writer Jay Hancock reports: "Under intense, bipartisan political pressure, the Obama administration backed down for the second year in a row on proposed payment cuts for insurance companies that offer private plans to Medicare members.

8 Apr 2014

Healthcare News

New lab at the Nencki Institute conducts research on neurodegenerative diseases

State highlights: State mental hospitals compared to prisons; Johnson & Johnson ruling; Va. hospitals pick new leader

Majority of Medicaid sign-ups centered in 10 states

Healthy Aging Brain Center care model improves health outcomes and quality of care in older adults

AMA won't go to court to block Wednesday's expected release of Medicare physician billing records

Senomyx collaborates with PepsiCo to identify salt flavors with modifying properties

Study provides insights into why alcohol has negative effect on wound healing

Last-minute push boosted Latino enrollment

House Democrats' budget plan leaves health law and Medicare intact

Expert guidance highlights strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Community health centers face tough competition for newly insured

Hospital kitchens remain source of transmission for multi-drug resistant bacteria

HHS reverses plan to cut Medicare advantage rates

Mayor launches new medical research and translation initiative at Imperial College London

Research offers scientific approach to make transporting decisions of critical-care patients

New subscription service helps people send monthly care packages to elderly loved ones

DePuy Synthes Power Tools announces launch of Anspach EG1 High Speed Electric System

NBTS Sri Lanka to use Transfusion Evidence Library to ensure quality, safety of blood supply

Biosafe receives official registration of single use disposable kits with Chinese FDA

First Edition: April 8, 2014

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