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As some states look to kill Obamacare, Maryland bill would boost enrollees

While legislators in at least seven states contemplate measures to stop implementation of the health law, Maryland's Senate advanced a bill to provide insurance to those who were unable to enroll in that state's troubled health exchange website.

21 Jan 2014

Novo Nordisk launches insulin delivery device NovoPen Echo in the U.S.

Novo Nordisk, a world leader in diabetes care, today announced the launch of the insulin delivery device NovoPen Echo in the United States. This is the first and only pen device available in the U.S. with half-unit dosing and a memory function that records the dose and time passed since the last injection.

From Novo Nordisk 21 Jan 2014

Three skilled nursing centers in Texas to provide free flu shots to seniors

Colonial Manor Cleburne, Advanced Healthcare of Garland and Winfield Rehab and Nursing, top-notch rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, located in Cleburne, Garland, and Crockett, Texas, will be providing free flu shots to seniors 65 and above on January 22, 23 & 27 2014 from 10 AM - 2 PM.

21 Jan 2014

It Works! Global announces launch of first chewable dietary supplement

It Works! Global, a wellness products and lifestyle company, announced the launch of Greens Chew, a dietary supplement for antioxidant and prebiotic support.

21 Jan 2014

Trendlines Labs signs deal for collaboration with Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Trendlines Labs (a unit of the Trendlines Group) recently signed an agreement for collaboration with Roper St. Francis Healthcare.

21 Jan 2014

Healthways awarded contract to provide Get Healthy Service in Australia

Global well-being improvement leader Healthways announced today that it has been awarded a contract to provide Australia's largest health coaching program, Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service, in New South Wales, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia for the next three years.

21 Jan 2014

NuPathe terminates merger agreement with Endo Health Solutions

Endo Health Solutions today announced that NuPathe Inc. has terminated its merger agreement with Endo. Endo has received a $5 million termination fee from NuPathe.

21 Jan 2014

First Edition: January 21, 2014

Today's headlines include news on the health law's implementation at both the federal and state levels.

21 Jan 2014

Football Fans in Training programme can help men lose weight, finds new research

An initiative that helps male football fans feel better and live a healthier lifestyle by losing weight, taking more exercise, and improving their diet has been a resounding success, according to new research published in The Lancet and BMC Public Health.

21 Jan 2014

Watercrest Senior Living Group finalizes $500M co-development partnership

Watercrest Senior Living Group of Vero Beach, FL, and Index International AB, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, announce the finalization of their $500 million partnership in the co-development of senior living communities in the United States.

21 Jan 2014

NextGen Healthcare announces variety of resources for successful transition to ICD-10

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions announced its NextGen® Ambulatory EHR version 5.8 solution meets the latest ICD-10 standards.

21 Jan 2014

NRP 69 aims to identify new approaches to food production

Healthy food products that are produced in an environmentally-friendly manner will boost the health of the Swiss population while protecting natural resources. The National Research Programme "Healthy Nutrition and Sustainable Food Production" (NRP 69) aims to identify new approaches to food production.

21 Jan 2014

Bariatric surgeon educates patients about bariatric surgeries to achieve healthy weight

While many Americans make New Year's resolutions focused on self-improvement, those who are overweight or obese likely prioritize getting down to a healthy weight.

21 Jan 2014

Scripps CEO wins ACHE Gold Medal Award for significant contributions to health care field

Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder will be honored by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) with a Gold Medal Award at the opening session of the ACHE's 57th Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago on March 24.

21 Jan 2014

Tips to prevent winter sport injuries

The first snowfall can only mean a few things: skiing, snowboarding and sledding. But some of the best things about the falling temperatures can also be the most dangerous.

21 Jan 2014

First antigen test for human bocavirus type 1 now available on ArcDia's mariPOC test platform

ArcDia Ltd. ArcDia International Ltd today announced that the first antigen test for human bocavirus type 1 is now commercially available on ArcDia's mariPOC test platform.

21 Jan 2014

Researchers find that uninsured patients are less likely to be transferred to another hospital

Uninsured patients with a variety of common medical diagnoses are significantly less likely to be transferred between hospitals for treatment, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in collaboration with researchers at the University of Iowa and University of Toronto.

20 Jan 2014

Development of physical aggression in toddlers strongly linked with genetic factors

The development of physical aggression in toddlers is strongly associated genetic factors and to a lesser degree with the environment, according to a new study led by Eric Lacourse of the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital. Lacourse's worked with the parents of identical and non-identical twins to evaluate and compare their behaviour, environment and genetics.

20 Jan 2014

Broader public health strategies needed to tackle childhood obesity, say health researchers

Public health researchers from The University of Manchester have found single dietary interventions are not effective at increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among overweight children and will not halt the global epidemic in childhood obesity.

From The University of Manchester 20 Jan 2014

Most HealthCare.gov customers said to have had coverage before

Insurers and others say at least two-thirds of the 2.2 million people who signed up for policies had bought their own coverage before or were enrolled in plans through work, The Wall Street Journal reports.

20 Jan 2014

Healthcare News

As some states look to kill Obamacare, Maryland bill would boost enrollees

Novo Nordisk launches insulin delivery device NovoPen Echo in the U.S.

Three skilled nursing centers in Texas to provide free flu shots to seniors

It Works! Global announces launch of first chewable dietary supplement

Trendlines Labs signs deal for collaboration with Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Healthways awarded contract to provide Get Healthy Service in Australia

NuPathe terminates merger agreement with Endo Health Solutions

First Edition: January 21, 2014

Football Fans in Training programme can help men lose weight, finds new research

Watercrest Senior Living Group finalizes $500M co-development partnership

NextGen Healthcare announces variety of resources for successful transition to ICD-10

NRP 69 aims to identify new approaches to food production

Bariatric surgeon educates patients about bariatric surgeries to achieve healthy weight

Scripps CEO wins ACHE Gold Medal Award for significant contributions to health care field

Tips to prevent winter sport injuries

First antigen test for human bocavirus type 1 now available on ArcDia's mariPOC test platform

Researchers find that uninsured patients are less likely to be transferred to another hospital

Development of physical aggression in toddlers strongly linked with genetic factors

Broader public health strategies needed to tackle childhood obesity, say health researchers

Most HealthCare.gov customers said to have had coverage before

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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