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Findings underscore need to increase access to new treatments for minority groups, older patients

While new and better treatments have improved the odds of survival for patients diagnosed late stage colorectal cancer, that progress has been largely confined to non-Hispanic whites and Asians and those under age 65, according to a new study. American Cancer Society researchers led by Helmneh Sineshaw, M.D., MPH, find there have been no significant increases in survival rates for Hispanics and non-Hispanic blacks with metastatic colon cancer.

16 Feb 2014

Research findings have important implications for personalized treatment of alcohol abuse

Heavy drinking is common in the United States and takes a personal and societal toll, with an annual estimated cost of $223.5 billion due to losses in workplace productivity, health care and criminal justice expenses.

16 Feb 2014

Finding the meaning behind new Obamacare enrollment numbers

As the president renews his call for people -- especially African Americans and Latinos -- to enroll for insurance coverage, news outlets detail what is actually known about who has already signed up.

16 Feb 2014

Major gaps persist in workplace protection against TB, HIV and hepatitis in South Africa

A large-scale survey of South African healthcare workers has revealed major gaps in workplace protection against tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis, according to a University of British Columbia health researcher.

16 Feb 2014

Research roundup: Examining readmissions; easing doctor burnout

Despite massive early IT problems, exchange enrollment is accelerating rapidly. While enrollment may not reach 7 million by the end of March, we expect at least 5 million to have enrolled by the close of the initial open-enrollment period. If enrollment falls far short, HHS could extend open enrollment for a fixed period to reach its 7 million target. ... We project that 5 million new beneficiaries will be covered by Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program by the end of 2014. Medicaid managed-care enrollment of non-dual beneficiaries will increase by 20 percent from 2013 to 2014 and by 38 percent from 2013 to 2016. We expect that 75 percent of non-dual Medicaid beneficiaries will be covered by Managed Care Organizations starting in 2015, up from 63 percent in 2012 (Feb. 2014).

14 Feb 2014

First Edition: February 14, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on the least expensive health insurance markets and efforts to set up skimpier plans under the health law.

14 Feb 2014

Medicinewise News' edition examines latest evidence for determining absolute CVD risk, treatment options

NPS MedicineWise is reminding health professionals that while various media reports have recently linked statins to a variety of adverse events and questioned their efficacy, these drugs remain one of the most effective strategies for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

14 Feb 2014

Improper handling of intravenous saline leads to rare bacteria outbreak

Improper handling of intravenous saline at a West Virginia outpatient oncology clinic was linked with the first reported outbreak of Tsukamurella spp., gram-positive bacteria that rarely cause disease in humans, in a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report was published in the March issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

14 Feb 2014

Researcher seeks best way to obtain parental consent for research regarding newborn resuscitation

For years, obtaining parental consent for clinical research regarding newborn resuscitation in the delivery room has been a challenge. Now, a Saint Louis University pediatric researcher is asking new mothers and pregnant women when doctors should seek parental permission to allow medical research related to delivery room treatments.

14 Feb 2014

More than 1 million people signed up for health plans in January -- bringing the total tally to more than 3 million

According to Obama administration officials, the overall enrollment figure reflects people who enrolled in coverage through the federal or state exchanges from October through January.

14 Feb 2014

TPI announces financial results for second quarter fiscal year 2014

Tianyin Pharmaceutical Inc., a pharmaceutical company that specializes in the patented biopharmaceutical, modernized traditional Chinese medicine (mTCM), branded generics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) announced financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2014.

14 Feb 2014

Highlights: Vaccine exemption bills rarely become law; Ariz. group urges public hospital changes; Florida foster kids care

Legislation to change whether parents may refuse school vaccinations for their children appears to be common in some states, according to a new analysis. However, those bills are rarely passed into law. Researchers identified 36 bills that were introduced in 18 state legislatures between 2009 and 2012 to change school immunization requirements. Most of those bills aimed to allow more parents the ability to refuse vaccinations for their children (Seaman, 2/12).

14 Feb 2014

Viewpoints: Decoupling jobs and insurance; overblown fear: Medicaid willl take my house

Three blog posts and a column should probably suffice to cover the debate over Obamacare and work incentives, but I don't want to let the topic drop without first stepping back and talking about the actual health policy disagreement here.

14 Feb 2014

HHS enrollment figures indicate sign-ups even in states where officials have opposed the health law

News outlets offer a sampling of state-specific health plan enrollment numbers. Even Oregon, with its non-working exchange, signed up more than 33,000 people.

14 Feb 2014

Covered California infomercial hits the web; Koch brother ad attacks Michigan Dem

Ads are appearing ahead of the March 31st health insurance enrollment deadline and the 2014 congressional primaries.

14 Feb 2014

BioTek's Cytation 3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader is finalist in 2014 Edison Awards competition

BioTek Instruments, Inc., proudly announces that their Cytation 3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader is a finalist in the 2014 Edison Awards competition.

14 Feb 2014

Study reveals appearance-based video emphasizes teens to use sunscreen

After offering information about UV light and sun-protective behaviors, the two health-ed videos diverge: one describes the increased skin cancer risk of UV exposure and the other describes effects on appearance including wrinkles and premature aging.

14 Feb 2014

FDA approves Biologics’ IMBRUVICA as oral agent for treatment of patients with CLL

Biologics, a limited distribution network partner for IMBRUVICA™ (ibrutinib), is pleased to announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved IMBRUVICA™ (ibrutinib) capsules as a single, oral agent for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have received at least one prior therapy.

14 Feb 2014

Loving relationship is good for heart, says cardiologist

With Valentine's Day just one day away, Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologist Julie Damp, M.D., says being involved in a healthy, loving relationship is good for the heart.

14 Feb 2014

Senate sends president 'clean' debt limit bill

The Senate has approved and sent President Obama a "clean" debt limit bill, allowing the federal government to borrow money. The tactic by the GOP to pass the clean bill is criticized by non-Washington conservatives but allows most Republican lawmakers to vote against it.

14 Feb 2014

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Findings underscore need to increase access to new treatments for minority groups, older patients

Research findings have important implications for personalized treatment of alcohol abuse

Finding the meaning behind new Obamacare enrollment numbers

Major gaps persist in workplace protection against TB, HIV and hepatitis in South Africa

Research roundup: Examining readmissions; easing doctor burnout

First Edition: February 14, 2014

Medicinewise News' edition examines latest evidence for determining absolute CVD risk, treatment options

Improper handling of intravenous saline leads to rare bacteria outbreak

Researcher seeks best way to obtain parental consent for research regarding newborn resuscitation

More than 1 million people signed up for health plans in January -- bringing the total tally to more than 3 million

TPI announces financial results for second quarter fiscal year 2014

Highlights: Vaccine exemption bills rarely become law; Ariz. group urges public hospital changes; Florida foster kids care

Viewpoints: Decoupling jobs and insurance; overblown fear: Medicaid willl take my house

HHS enrollment figures indicate sign-ups even in states where officials have opposed the health law

Covered California infomercial hits the web; Koch brother ad attacks Michigan Dem

BioTek's Cytation 3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader is finalist in 2014 Edison Awards competition

Study reveals appearance-based video emphasizes teens to use sunscreen

FDA approves Biologics’ IMBRUVICA as oral agent for treatment of patients with CLL

Loving relationship is good for heart, says cardiologist

Senate sends president 'clean' debt limit bill

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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