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Marathon training associated with improved risk factors related to cardiovascular disease

Marathon training is associated with improved risk factors related to cardiovascular disease among middle-aged recreational male runners, suggesting that race preparation may be an effective strategy for reducing heart disease risk, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2014

Baxter plans to create two independent global healthcare companies

Baxter International Inc. today announced plans to create two separate, independent global healthcare companies -- one focused on developing and marketing innovative biopharmaceuticals and the other on life-saving medical products. Both will be global leaders in their respective markets.

From Baxter International Inc. 27 Mar 2014

Economic growth has little to no effect on nutritional status of world's poorest children

A large study of child growth patterns in 36 developing countries finds that, contrary to widely held beliefs, economic growth has little to no effect on the nutritional status of the world's poorest children.

27 Mar 2014

Polymer Technology Systems changes its name to Chek Diagnostics

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. (PTS, Inc.), the U.S.-based manufacturer of point-of-care diagnostic products, announced today that it is changing its name to Chek Diagnostics.

27 Mar 2014

First Edition: March 27, 2014

Today's headlines include more coverage of the emerging details of the Obama administration's decision to allow some consumers to enroll in health coverage after the March 31 deadline.

27 Mar 2014

Experts gather to tackle issues related to increasing inclusivity, diversity in academic nursing

Penn Nursing Science and the Office of Diversity and Cultural Affairs hosted scholastic leaders from across the country on Tuesday to tackle the issues related to increasing inclusivity and diversity in academic nursing.

27 Mar 2014

Pacific Vascular purchases Toshiba's Aplio 300 ultrasound systems

Pacific Vascular, Inc. is providing its patients with the latest in ultrasound technology by acquiring 36 Aplio 300 ultrasound systems from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

27 Mar 2014

People urged to undergo oral cancer screenings as part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Oral and oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the mouth and upper throat) collectively kill nearly one person every hour of every day of the year.

27 Mar 2014

Personalis and Inova team up to advance genomic medicine

Inova Translational Medicine Institute and Personalis, Inc. today announced a partnership to advance genomic medicine for Inova's patient population.

27 Mar 2014

Viewpoints: Health law didn't simplify anything; possible 'blowback' in 2016; now is the time for a 'doc fix'

Nelson's health insurance covered 90 percent of the costs after a reasonable $500 deductible. I'm happy he has such good health coverage. He's my dog. And I'm jealous of him.

27 Mar 2014

Cost controls key for insurers participating in Federal Employee Health Plan

The Office of Personnel Management has urged companies participating in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to boost their efforts to hold down the cost of prescription drugs.

27 Mar 2014

Contraceptive commentary: Religious liberty should not be constrained; women employees are forgotten

The Affordable Care Act returned to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, as the Justices heard a major challenge to the law's birth-control mandate. Five and maybe even six Justices across ideological lines seemed discomfited by the Administration's cramped conception of religious liberty (3/25).

27 Mar 2014

Too-restricted hours may work for some residents, but not for surgical residents

Strictly limiting the number of hours surgical residents can work has not improved patient outcomes but may have increased complications for some patients and led to higher failure rates on certification exams, a research paper concludes.

27 Mar 2014

Convey updates Taxport Compass tool for ACA tax reporting

In time for the implementation of new Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax reporting requirements, Convey Compliance Systems Inc. has announced an update to Taxport Compass™ to make understanding and complying with these obligations easier.

27 Mar 2014

N.H. lawmakers vote to expand Medicaid; VA. still at impasse

In New Hampshire, the legislature approved the bill and sent it to the governor. The Virginia House, controlled by Republicans who oppose an expansion of the program for low-income residents, approved a budget that does not accept the governor's request for expansion.

27 Mar 2014

State highlights: Bad grades for 45 states on medical price posting; Kan. Planned Parenthood funds; Conn. for-profit hospitals

A selection of health policy stories from California, Kansas, Connecticut, North Carolina and Minnesota.

27 Mar 2014

High court hears arguments regarding health law's contraception coverage requirement

The justices appeared to be divided on the question of whether companies are entitled to a religious exemption from this mandate. A decision is expected in June.

27 Mar 2014

People eat more breakfast cereal when flake size is reduced, say researchers

People eat more breakfast cereal, by weight, when flake size is reduced, according to Penn State researchers, who showed that when flakes are reduced by crushing, people pour a smaller volume of cereal into their bowls, but still take a greater amount by weight and calories.

27 Mar 2014

Chefs at Michigan Technological University share secrets to healthy eating

Michigan Technological University chefs are running seminars on healthy eating for faculty and staff.

27 Mar 2014

Redesigned medication alerts in EMR reduce prescribing errors, increase efficiency

Changing how medication alerts are presented in electronic medical records resulted in safer prescribing, increased efficiency and reduced workload for health care providers who placed drug orders in a study published online in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.

27 Mar 2014

Healthcare News

Marathon training associated with improved risk factors related to cardiovascular disease

Baxter plans to create two independent global healthcare companies

Economic growth has little to no effect on nutritional status of world's poorest children

Polymer Technology Systems changes its name to Chek Diagnostics

First Edition: March 27, 2014

Experts gather to tackle issues related to increasing inclusivity, diversity in academic nursing

Pacific Vascular purchases Toshiba's Aplio 300 ultrasound systems

People urged to undergo oral cancer screenings as part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Personalis and Inova team up to advance genomic medicine

Viewpoints: Health law didn't simplify anything; possible 'blowback' in 2016; now is the time for a 'doc fix'

Cost controls key for insurers participating in Federal Employee Health Plan

Contraceptive commentary: Religious liberty should not be constrained; women employees are forgotten

Too-restricted hours may work for some residents, but not for surgical residents

Convey updates Taxport Compass tool for ACA tax reporting

N.H. lawmakers vote to expand Medicaid; VA. still at impasse

State highlights: Bad grades for 45 states on medical price posting; Kan. Planned Parenthood funds; Conn. for-profit hospitals

High court hears arguments regarding health law's contraception coverage requirement

People eat more breakfast cereal when flake size is reduced, say researchers

Chefs at Michigan Technological University share secrets to healthy eating

Redesigned medication alerts in EMR reduce prescribing errors, increase efficiency

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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