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Clinical trials shows CRT improves symptoms, reduces mortality in patients with heart failure

In a large population of Medicare beneficiaries with heart failure who underwent implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator, patients who had the cardiac characteristics of left bundle-branch block and longer QRS duration had the lowest risks of death and all-cause, cardiovascular, and heart failure readmission, according to a study in the August 14 issue of JAMA

14 Aug 2013

Lawmakers brace for health law issues during August recess

With the overhaul continuing to be a divisive issue, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle -- as well as the measure's advocates and opponents -- have put in place messages and plans to keep their arguments strong.

14 Aug 2013

Dermatologists provide tips to help psoriasis patients

For people with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, taking good care of their skin can alleviate some of the discomfort that may be experienced, such as itching, cracking and bleeding of the skin. While managing the skin condition can be a challenge, dermatologists provide tips to help psoriasis patients experience relief.

14 Aug 2013

Regular exercise can give significant mental boost for HIV infected adults

Regular exercise is not only good for health, but can give people living with HIV a significant mental boost. This is according to a study by Dr. David J. Moore and colleagues at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), published in Springer's Journal of NeuroVirology.

14 Aug 2013

NTRR announces first phase of development on horticultural post-production system

As part of an ambitious strategy to gain market share in a medical marijuana (MMJ) sector forecast to reach $6 billion over the next five years, Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR) announced today that the first phase of development is now underway on a horticultural post-production system that could soon revolutionize the time and care needed to deliver medicinal cannabis to patients.

13 Aug 2013

BackPainSchool.com gives visitors accurate knowledge of low back pain prevention

Based on the neuroscience of pain, BackPainSchool.com gives visitors an accurate, evidence-based understanding of the nature, treatment, and prevention of low back pain.

13 Aug 2013

Viewpoints: Obama overlooking legal constraints on employer mandate delay; Bush's 'unnecessary' heart procedure; discrimination against people with mental illnesses

In his Friday remarks, Mr. Obama also claimed that he had the "executive authority" for the mandate delay. But if he really believes that, then why did he say he would normally ask for a legislative "tweak." Either the fix requires legislation or it doesn't. His comments are certainly revealing about his attitudes on Presidential power and the constraints of the U.S. Constitution. Article II, Section 3 instructs him to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, not merely what he thinks is "the essence" of laws (8/10).

13 Aug 2013

State highlights: Hundreds lost D.C. Medicaid without cause, some allege; N.Y. firms accused of political wrongdoing in Medicaid; unions fight NYC health care plan

A selection of health policy stories from the District of Columbia, New York, California, Florida, North Carolina and Colorado.

13 Aug 2013

Perrigo Company and Teva Pharmaceutical launch generic equivalent to temozolomide

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Perrigo Company today announced the launch of the generic equivalent to Temodar (temozolomide).

13 Aug 2013

U.S. probes whether Medicaid programs prescribe antipsychotics to children too often

Health officials are investigating whether health care professionals are prescribing antipsychotic drugs too often to children on Medicaid. In the meantime, a Texas compounding pharmacy has become the latest to have its products recalled over meningitis concerns.

13 Aug 2013

Study challenges popular perception of "new and pervasive hookup culture" among college students

A University of Portland study challenges the popular perception that there is a "new and pervasive hookup culture" among contemporary college students.

13 Aug 2013

State health insurance marketplaces progress with fits and starts

The Washington Post reports on tools that will be available to residents in D.C., Maryland and Virginia to help them get up to speed on the health law, and The Associated Press details how some insurers are opening retail stores to help educate potential consumers about the health law. Other news outlets report on the latest developments in Georgia, Oregon, California, Idaho, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Minnesota.

13 Aug 2013

Advocates for disability, autism care brace for impact of health law provisions

The result of some elements of the health law that were initially viewed as victories are now not so clear-cut.

13 Aug 2013

Obama's health law promises put to the test

The Hill checks up on five health law promises from the president as implementation continues. Meanwhile, Kaiser Health News examines how some low-income people might gain insurance if their state doesn't expand its Medicaid program, but the strategy will carry risks.

13 Aug 2013

Loyola establishes Mother's Pelvic Wellness Program in Chicago area

Loyola University Health System has established the first multidisciplinary program in the Chicago area to help women recover from pelvic floor disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth.

13 Aug 2013

Foreign docs face challenging transition to U.S. system

News outlets report on issues ranging from how foreign doctors are assimilated into the U.S. health care system to how nurse practitioners might help address the physician shortage and the job market nurses are facing.

13 Aug 2013

Few physicians receive adequate training to help patients with chronic pain

Pain is the most common reason a patient sees a physician but few physicians have received adequate training to help their patients, according to a Henry Ford Hospital article published in the Journal of American Osteopathic Association.

13 Aug 2013

Obama urges veterans to speak up for the health law

President says overhaul won't affect veterans' benefits. Meanwhile, religious leaders in Illinois are promoting the law.

13 Aug 2013

Growing up with siblings may provide some protection against divorce as adult

Growing up with siblings may provide some protection against divorce as an adult, a new nationwide study reveals. And the more siblings, the better: Each additional sibling a person has (up to about seven) reduces the likelihood of divorce by 2 percent.

13 Aug 2013

Medtronic adds disease management to its portfolio

Medtronic wades into the business of disease management in a bid to find business outside its medical device offerings. In the meantime, a popular calorie-counting app gets $18 million in new venture capital funding.

From Medtronic 13 Aug 2013

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Clinical trials shows CRT improves symptoms, reduces mortality in patients with heart failure

Lawmakers brace for health law issues during August recess

Dermatologists provide tips to help psoriasis patients

Regular exercise can give significant mental boost for HIV infected adults

NTRR announces first phase of development on horticultural post-production system

BackPainSchool.com gives visitors accurate knowledge of low back pain prevention

Viewpoints: Obama overlooking legal constraints on employer mandate delay; Bush's 'unnecessary' heart procedure; discrimination against people with mental illnesses

State highlights: Hundreds lost D.C. Medicaid without cause, some allege; N.Y. firms accused of political wrongdoing in Medicaid; unions fight NYC health care plan

Perrigo Company and Teva Pharmaceutical launch generic equivalent to temozolomide

U.S. probes whether Medicaid programs prescribe antipsychotics to children too often

Study challenges popular perception of "new and pervasive hookup culture" among college students

State health insurance marketplaces progress with fits and starts

Advocates for disability, autism care brace for impact of health law provisions

Obama's health law promises put to the test

Loyola establishes Mother's Pelvic Wellness Program in Chicago area

Foreign docs face challenging transition to U.S. system

Few physicians receive adequate training to help patients with chronic pain

Obama urges veterans to speak up for the health law

Growing up with siblings may provide some protection against divorce as adult

Medtronic adds disease management to its portfolio

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