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Democrats facing political fallout from Obamacare's woes

News outlets covered the fallout from Friday's House of Representatives vote to allow insurers to renew plans that do not comply with the health law.

18 Nov 2013

United Health Foundation, Project HOPE partner to help Filipinos affected by typhoon Haiyan

UnitedHealth Group's United Health Foundation is partnering with Project HOPE, a U.S.-based charity, to help Filipinos affected by typhoon Haiyan receive urgent medical care and critical medical supplies. United Health Foundation and the employees of UnitedHealth Group have committed at least $750,000 to fund Project HOPE's efforts.

17 Nov 2013

Prolonged CPR can improve patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest

Performing CPR for 38 minutes or longer can improve a patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.

17 Nov 2013

Residents of major cities with high pollution levels have increased risk of dry eye syndrome

Residents of major cities with high levels of air pollution have an increased risk of dry eye syndrome, according to a study presented at the world's largest ophthalmic conference, the 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, in New Orleans.

17 Nov 2013

Cataract surgeries deliver 4,567% financial return on investment to society

Cataract surgeries performed over one year eventually save $123.4 billion over 13 years and delivers a 4,567 percent financial return on investment to society according to the results of a cost-utility study, published online today in the Academy's official journal, Ophthalmology, and will be presented on Nov. 17 at the world's largest ophthalmic conference, the American Academy of Ophthalmology's 117th Annual Meeting, in New Orleans. Researchers say that the results prove that healthcare interventions create substantial economic wealth.

16 Nov 2013

M1T invests $3.4 million in Cloud Medical

M1T, an American business active in the Health Care industry, has made an investment of $3.4 Million in Cloud Medical, completing the company series A round. Cloud is a Healthcare IT company focused on deploying hardware and software systems that will minimize inefficiencies related to compliance and auditing, giving providers more control over medical procedures, processes and records.

16 Nov 2013

California exchange certified Health Insurance Agents are ready and willing to assist policyholders

President Obama announced yesterday that he is requesting insurance carriers, who have provided cancellation notices to individual and family policyholders, to allow these policyholders to continue their existing policies throughout 2014.

16 Nov 2013

Morningside Recovery starts highly unique program for video and online gamers

Morningside Recovery, a leading substance abuse and mental health recovery center in Southern California, has founded a highly unique, all-inclusive recovery program focusing on compulsive video and online gaming—a growing issue among teen and young adult males.

16 Nov 2013

Kindred Healthcare to acquire Synergy Home Care

Synergy Home Care, a premier home health care provider that operates through 17 locations in Louisiana, has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Kindred Healthcare, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2013, pending regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

16 Nov 2013

Research paper highlights experiences, results of celiac disease screening in young children

Most children who undergo screening to detect gluten intolerance, celiac disease, can handle it well. However, many people feel that the discovery of the disease and the treatment they receive does not provide a better quality of life.

16 Nov 2013

Obama nominates Harvard hospitalist, early health law supporter to be surgeon general

President Obama nominated Dr. Vivek Murthy, a hospitalist at Harvard and an early supporter of the health law, to be the nation's surgeon general.

16 Nov 2013

New report addresses many changes that transform Medical Education landscape

Medical Education groups are often being transformed by regulatory and budget pressures, making it increasingly difficult to effectively educate healthcare practitioners on the safe and effective use of products. With the pressure to reduce budgets increasing within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, it is absolutely critical for Medical Education groups to find practical and economical methods of reaching healthcare professionals.

16 Nov 2013

CPET and exercise training optimizes preoperative physiological function in elderly people

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) assessment and exercise training in an elderly population is safe and well tolerated, according to the results of a new feasibility study, conducted in the UK.

16 Nov 2013

Ads adhered to existing regulations and codes still contain unhealthy content

A new report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health calls into question whether existing federal and voluntary standards for alcohol advertisements curtail potentially damaging content and protect public health.

16 Nov 2013

State highlights: Dispute over what doctors can say at Catholic hospital

A dispute between a Colorado cardiologist and a Catholic hospital over what he says is a ban on discussing abortion with patients, even when a pregnancy threatens a woman's life, is part of today's health policy roundup from Colorado and California.

16 Nov 2013

Errors in medication common on admission to mental health services, shows study

A recent study, published in the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, involving Aston University (UK), South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) and the University of East Anglia (UK) found medication errors were common on admission to mental health services.

16 Nov 2013

ZOLL Medical announces establishment of ZOLL Foundation

ZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices and related software solutions, announced today the establishment of the ZOLL Foundation, an independent entity organized for scientific and educational purposes.

16 Nov 2013

Lawmakers stake out positions on President's plan, pursue legislative steps

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, signaled his intent to bring a bill by Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., to the floor for a vote. Republican leaders expect the bill, which is viewed by the administration as an effort to undo the health law, to pass easily on a largely party-line vote.

16 Nov 2013

SCRA Technology Ventures' SC Launch companies named winners at InnoVision Technology Awards

SCRA Technology Ventures today announced that four of its SC Launch companies have been named winners at this year's InnoVision Technology Awards. Sabai Technology, Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc., Selah Genomics, Inc. and VidiStar, LLC were recognized during the awards dinner presented by McNair Attorneys on November 14th.

16 Nov 2013

InControl Medical supports urinary incontinence awareness effort of Women's Health Foundation

According to a new survey endorsed by the Women's Health Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing education, funding and research to the field of women's pelvic health, seven out of ten (69%) American women ages 45 or older may not recognize that incontinence may be a signal of a bladder health problem. To raise awareness of this issue among women everywhere, the Foundation has declared November to be Bladder Health Awareness Month.

16 Nov 2013

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Democrats facing political fallout from Obamacare's woes

United Health Foundation, Project HOPE partner to help Filipinos affected by typhoon Haiyan

Prolonged CPR can improve patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest

Residents of major cities with high pollution levels have increased risk of dry eye syndrome

Cataract surgeries deliver 4,567% financial return on investment to society

M1T invests $3.4 million in Cloud Medical

California exchange certified Health Insurance Agents are ready and willing to assist policyholders

Morningside Recovery starts highly unique program for video and online gamers

Kindred Healthcare to acquire Synergy Home Care

Research paper highlights experiences, results of celiac disease screening in young children

Obama nominates Harvard hospitalist, early health law supporter to be surgeon general

New report addresses many changes that transform Medical Education landscape

CPET and exercise training optimizes preoperative physiological function in elderly people

Ads adhered to existing regulations and codes still contain unhealthy content

State highlights: Dispute over what doctors can say at Catholic hospital

Errors in medication common on admission to mental health services, shows study

ZOLL Medical announces establishment of ZOLL Foundation

Lawmakers stake out positions on President's plan, pursue legislative steps

SCRA Technology Ventures' SC Launch companies named winners at InnoVision Technology Awards

InControl Medical supports urinary incontinence awareness effort of Women's Health Foundation

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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