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Viewpoints: Young people could spark needed entitlement changes; Priebus demands that Sebelius go; GOP's 'absurd debate' on Hill health coverage

Eventually this shutdown crisis will end. And eventually the two parties will make another stab at a deal on taxes, investments and entitlements. But there's one outcome from such negotiations that I can absolutely guarantee: Seniors, Wall Street and unions will all have their say and their interests protected. So the most likely result will be more tinkering around the edges, as our politicians run for the hills the minute someone accuses them of "fixing the deficit on the backs of the elderly" or creating "death panels" to sensibly allocate end-of-life health care.

17 Oct 2013

State highlights: Calif. Gov. Vetoes 'biosimilars' bill; health data gateway opens in Calif.; L.A. health workers required to get flu shots

A selection of health policy stories from California. A bill that would have allowed "biosimilar" drugs to be substituted for biologic drugs was vetoed over the weekend by Gov. Jerry Brown (D), who said it was premature to pass the law until the Federal Drug Administration has worked out standards for the new drugs.

17 Oct 2013

Thyroid specialists recommend thyroid function testing for pregnant women

Decreased thyroid function can have a detrimental effect on pregnancy outcomes. A majority of thyroid specialists surveyed recommend thyroid function testing for all pregnant women. The results of a survey conducted at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association will be delivered in a poster to be presented at the upcoming 83rd Annual Meeting of the ATA, October 16-20, 2013, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

17 Oct 2013

Doctors who make eye contact seem more empathetic to patients

Doctors who make a lot of eye contact are viewed as more likable and empathetic by patients, according to a new Northwestern Medicine- study.

17 Oct 2013

Study focuses on vaccine-preventable illnesses in myasthenia gravis patients

A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine is considered a good first step in collecting data on vaccine-preventable illnesses in patients with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disorder causing weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles.

17 Oct 2013

Sebelius gets 'full confidence' from Obama despite shaky exchange rollout

Amid a Republicans chorus calling for her to be fired, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius got the "full confidence" of President Barack Obama Tuesday.

17 Oct 2013

Using mobile device to check drug info prevents adverse events, say nursing home doctors

Nearly nine out of 10 nursing home physicians said that using their mobile devices to look up prescription drug information prevented at least one adverse drug event in the previous month, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Biomedical Informatics study published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.

17 Oct 2013

Tuesday came and went with little Capitol Hill progress on reaching an agreement to reopen the government, raise the debt ceiling

Differences among House G.O.P. lawmakers are a key factor in this ongoing Capitol Hill drama, as some members continue to push to advance ways to delay and and derail parts of the health law. The current proposal emerging from the Senate includes changes to the overhaul but most say these provisions would not not significantly alter the measure.

17 Oct 2013

Researchers suggest number of ways to improve sleep habits in care homes

A study of sleep habits in care homes has found that staffing levels, shift patterns and safety checks can significantly affect residents' ability to get a good night's sleep.

17 Oct 2013

Cambridge professor to speak about nature of viruses at free public lecture at University of Leicester

Former Regius Professor of Physic at the University of Cambridge to deliver public lecture on Monday 21 October

17 Oct 2013

Doctors may not accept patients who remain uninsured, reports study

The upcoming expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) won't lead physicians to reduce the number of new Medicaid patients they accept, suggests a study in the November issue of Medical Care, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

17 Oct 2013

Where seniors live affects their health care and the medications they get

The Associated Press examines how geography can make a key difference in the treatments that Medicare beneficiaries receive. Other outlets look at the annual open enrollment period for Medicare prescription drug plans. USA Today reports that thousands who rely on nursing home trust funds have had their savings mismanaged or stolen.

17 Oct 2013

Duke University launches new HIV/AIDS specialty concentration within Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Duke University School of Nursing is currently accepting applications for its new HIV/AIDS specialty concentration within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner major for the fall 2014 semester.

17 Oct 2013

Federal exchange: Initial expectations were rosy, but consumer frustration now taking root

The Washington Post reports that visits to healthcare.gov dropped 88 percent between Oct. 1 and Oct. 13. In an interview, President Barack Obama said the glitches consumers have experienced must be addressed.

17 Oct 2013

Cedars-Sinai awards $3.3M grants to organizations dedicated to community health, education and safety

Cedars-Sinai is awarding $3.3 million in grants to organizations dedicated to community health, education and safety for projects that will benefit residents in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles, including South Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Venice.

17 Oct 2013

California exchange draws strong interest, while Hawaii's finally opens

Media outlets report on the progress of state-run exchanges, ranging from the nearly 100,000 application starts in California, to Hawaii's two weeks-delayed launch, to Oregon officials' concern about sites using sound-alike names.

17 Oct 2013

Health law politics are far from over

The Washington Post reports that the political winds in individual states will impact the health law's chances for success or failure -- maybe even more than the current technical challenges that have been a hallmark of its roll out.

17 Oct 2013

Loyola University MNSON receives two grants to foster education, meet health needs of community

Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) has received two grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to foster interprofessional education and collaboration to better meet the health needs of the community.

17 Oct 2013

Congressional health coverage at center of House GOP concerns

Conservatives argue that federal contributions to their health insurance, which the health law requires them to purchase in the new online marketplaces, is an unfair subsidy. But Democrats say the government is just providing the same support that it has in the past and what other big employers give workers.

17 Oct 2013

Deloitte announces upcoming release of PopulationMiner to improve access to patient care

Deloitte today is announcing the upcoming release of PopulationMiner, a real-world, data-analytics solution for gleaning insights and relationships among drugs and diseases across broad patient populations over time and spanning multiple therapeutic and clinical areas.

16 Oct 2013

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Viewpoints: Young people could spark needed entitlement changes; Priebus demands that Sebelius go; GOP's 'absurd debate' on Hill health coverage

State highlights: Calif. Gov. Vetoes 'biosimilars' bill; health data gateway opens in Calif.; L.A. health workers required to get flu shots

Thyroid specialists recommend thyroid function testing for pregnant women

Doctors who make eye contact seem more empathetic to patients

Study focuses on vaccine-preventable illnesses in myasthenia gravis patients

Sebelius gets 'full confidence' from Obama despite shaky exchange rollout

Using mobile device to check drug info prevents adverse events, say nursing home doctors

Tuesday came and went with little Capitol Hill progress on reaching an agreement to reopen the government, raise the debt ceiling

Researchers suggest number of ways to improve sleep habits in care homes

Cambridge professor to speak about nature of viruses at free public lecture at University of Leicester

Doctors may not accept patients who remain uninsured, reports study

Where seniors live affects their health care and the medications they get

Duke University launches new HIV/AIDS specialty concentration within Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Federal exchange: Initial expectations were rosy, but consumer frustration now taking root

Cedars-Sinai awards $3.3M grants to organizations dedicated to community health, education and safety

California exchange draws strong interest, while Hawaii's finally opens

Health law politics are far from over

Loyola University MNSON receives two grants to foster education, meet health needs of community

Congressional health coverage at center of House GOP concerns

Deloitte announces upcoming release of PopulationMiner to improve access to patient care

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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