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Involving youth in shaping global development agenda

"The first-ever USAID Youth in Development Policy... provides important opportunities to involve global youth in shaping our development agenda and advancing their health and rights," the Youth Health and Rights Coalition writes in USAID's "IMPACTblog."

18 Jan 2013

Blogs report on global maternal health conference

Crystal Lander, director of policy and advocacy at Management Sciences for Health (MSH), writes in the MSH "Gobal Health Impact" blog about the Second Global Maternal Health Conference taking place in Arusha, Tanzania, and she describes a speech by Agnes Binagwaho, Rwanda's minister of health. She says of the conference, "So far, the emphasis on multiple voices and knowledge sharing has gotten it off to an excellent start."

18 Jan 2013

Penalties, progress and politics all play into state health law decisions

States like California, Kansas and Virginia continue to contemplate specific aspects of the health law. Meanwhile, Florida will face health law penalties if it doesn't make changes to its insurance program for state workers. And, in Indiana, Democrats are pushing for more implementation, despite the opposition of Republicans -- who control the state legislature and governor's mansion.

18 Jan 2013

Business Roundtable offers Medicare plan to increase eligibility age to 70

The Associated Press reports that, under this plan, "people 55 and older would be protected from cuts but younger workers would face significant changes." Meanwhile, CNN Money takes a look at the cost of such a move.\

18 Jan 2013

Reports examine global NTD response one year after London declaration

Two reports released Wednesday provide an update on the global response against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) a year after leaders of some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies met in London and agreed to fight the diseases, Guardian health editor Sarah Boseley reports in her "Global Health Blog."

18 Jan 2013

At least 22 governors -- including 4 Republicans -- hope to expand Medicaid

In Arizona and Missouri, lawmakers and advocates are pushing for the expansion of Medicaid coverage as called for in the Affordable Care Act.

18 Jan 2013

Harvard School of Public Health conference recognizes PEPFAR achievements

PEPFAR "has played a major role in changing the course of the global AIDS epidemic," Harvard Magazine reports.

18 Jan 2013

Penn Medicine to establish new center for treatment and research of blood diseases

Penn Medicine will establish the Philadelphia region's first dedicated center for the treatment and research of blood diseases by combining the expertise of physicians who specialize in the care of blood disorder patients of all ages along with basic science and clinical researchers who are working to advance treatments for these illnesses.

18 Jan 2013

Mental health improvements are a key part of Obama's plan to reduce gun violence

In addition to calling for changes in how the country handles gun sales, the proposal would increase mental health services, finish rules on mental health parity and restore federal gun research.

18 Jan 2013

Blog features two posts on new NTD publications

The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases' (NTDs) "End the Neglect" blog features two posts discussing the first anniversary of the London Declaration and two recently released reports on progress against NTDs.

18 Jan 2013

'Science Speaks' examines new Senate committee members' support for global health

The Center for Global Health Policy's "Science Speaks" blog profiles Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), discusses their different committee appointments, and examines their support for global health initiatives.

18 Jan 2013

New rule sets 2013 as the time for small business to count staff size for health law

Health law implementation headlines include reports about how new regulatory guidance might impact small businesses. Also, prominent physicians call for the government to release regulations for the part of the law forcing drug and medical device makers to disclose financial ties to doctors.

18 Jan 2013

92% of voters surveyed favor U.S. support of WHO, Better World Campaign poll shows

A new poll released on Wednesday by the Better World Campaign (BWC) "found that 61 percent of voters see the WHO favorably and 92 percent say the United States should continue contributing money to the agency," The Hill's "Healthwatch" blog reports.

18 Jan 2013

WFP plans to reach 2.5M people in Syria as government expands list of local aid groups allowed to work in country

"The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) plans to reach 2.5 million people inside Syria with food aid -- a million more than it is currently assisting -- now that the government has expanded the list of local partners it can work with, the agency's chief said" Wednesday, the U.N. News Centre reports.

18 Jan 2013

Researchers: Operating room checklists, good work environments for nurses help reduce errors, readmissions

Having step-by-step checklists on hand may help doctors and nurses manage emergencies in the operating room, a new study suggests. In situations when a person's heart stops beating on the operating table or a patient begins bleeding uncontrollably, those lists can save time and brainpower, researchers said.

18 Jan 2013

Intermountain Risk Score tool can predict mortality among trauma patients

A simple, inexpensive blood test performed on trauma patients upon admission can help doctors easily identify patients at greatest risk of death, according to a new study by researchers at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

18 Jan 2013

Stroke patients with PTSD less likely to adhere to treatment regimens

A new survey of stroke survivors has shown that those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are less likely to adhere to treatment regimens that reduce the risk of an additional stroke. Researchers found that 65 percent of stroke survivors with PTSD failed to adhere to treatment, compared with 33 percent of those without PTSD.

18 Jan 2013

RSAS honors Feinstein Institute scientist with Crafoord Prize for genetic research on arthritis

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that Peter K. Gregersen , MD, a scientist at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, will receive the prestigious Crafoord Prize for his genetic research in the area rheumatoid arthritis.

18 Jan 2013

WHO finds decline in number of measles deaths between 2000 and 2011

The number of measles deaths globally decreased by 71% between 2000 and 2011, from 542 000 to 158 000. Over the same period, new cases dropped 58% from 853 500 in 2000 to 355 000 in 2011, according to new data released Thursday by WHO, a leading member of the Measles and Rubella Initiative.

18 Jan 2013

Longer looks: 'Bad suga' damages a neighborhood; A nurse's dying gift; Are ethical guidelines impeding patient care?

Bad suga' is devastating my neighborhood of North Lawndale, one of Chicago's poorest communities. Diabetes is commonly called "bad suga'" in many African American communities like the one where I grew up and live today.

18 Jan 2013

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Involving youth in shaping global development agenda

Blogs report on global maternal health conference

Penalties, progress and politics all play into state health law decisions

Business Roundtable offers Medicare plan to increase eligibility age to 70

Reports examine global NTD response one year after London declaration

At least 22 governors -- including 4 Republicans -- hope to expand Medicaid

Harvard School of Public Health conference recognizes PEPFAR achievements

Penn Medicine to establish new center for treatment and research of blood diseases

Mental health improvements are a key part of Obama's plan to reduce gun violence

Blog features two posts on new NTD publications

'Science Speaks' examines new Senate committee members' support for global health

New rule sets 2013 as the time for small business to count staff size for health law

92% of voters surveyed favor U.S. support of WHO, Better World Campaign poll shows

WFP plans to reach 2.5M people in Syria as government expands list of local aid groups allowed to work in country

Researchers: Operating room checklists, good work environments for nurses help reduce errors, readmissions

Intermountain Risk Score tool can predict mortality among trauma patients

Stroke patients with PTSD less likely to adhere to treatment regimens

RSAS honors Feinstein Institute scientist with Crafoord Prize for genetic research on arthritis

WHO finds decline in number of measles deaths between 2000 and 2011

Longer looks: 'Bad suga' damages a neighborhood; A nurse's dying gift; Are ethical guidelines impeding patient care?

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