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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

Longer looks: Women's advantages in health law; health effects of the 'American Dream'

Every week reporter Ankita Rao selects interesting reading from around the Web.

14 Feb 2014

Indicted Colorado exchange director had been fully vetted, officials say

Colorado's Connect for Health director was placed on paid administrative leave Tuesday after being indicted for stealing from her last employer. Meanwhile, the new head of Massachusetts' exchange pledges to fix it quickly, and Kansas navigators say they're overcoming healthcare.gov's rocky start.

14 Feb 2014

New book teaches how to protect hard-earned assets

Baby boomers can learn how to protect their hard-earned assets and guarantee a steady income for the rest of their lives through a new book by Lewis Mandell, PhD, professor emeritus of finance and managerial economics in the University at Buffalo School of Management.

13 Feb 2014

Prestige Care plans to join with Carson Tahoe Health to expand quality senior care services

Prestige Care, Inc., and Prestige Senior Living L.L.C., leaders in exceptional senior living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, today announced that they are making plans to join with Carson Tahoe Health to expand quality senior care services and offer comprehensive memory care to Carson City residents and their families. As a first step in the relationship, the organizations will develop a community with 40 units for memory care services on the Carson Tahoe Specialty Medical Center campus. Construction will begin in 2014.

13 Feb 2014

Tips for performing hands-only CPR for out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest

The image you have in your head of CPR is probably some combination of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. While both may still be needed for children and infants, breaths are no longer necessary for teenagers and adults. According to the American Heart Association, hands-only CPR has been shown to be equally as effective for out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest.

13 Feb 2014

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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

Longer looks: Women's advantages in health law; health effects of the 'American Dream'

Indicted Colorado exchange director had been fully vetted, officials say

New book teaches how to protect hard-earned assets

Prestige Care plans to join with Carson Tahoe Health to expand quality senior care services

Tips for performing hands-only CPR for out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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