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Gates blog examines E.U. development aid budget amid talk of cuts

In this post in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's "Impatient Optimists" blog, Joe Cerrell, director of the foundation's Europe office, examines "the international conversation about aid to developing countries," noting, "This week the 27 European heads of government will decide whether or not to protect the €51 billion [$66.1 billion] development aid budget from cuts over the next seven years, as part of the overall European Union (E.U.) budget for the next seven years."

27 Nov 2012

Supreme Court could consider family health coverage for lesbian couple

Like a lot of newlyweds, Karen Golinski was eager to enjoy the financial fruits of marriage. Within weeks of her wedding, she applied to add her spouse to her employer-sponsored health care plan, a move that would save the couple thousands of dollars a year.

27 Nov 2012

Buying mail-order medications may encourage patients to stick their treatments

Patients newly prescribed a cholesterol-lowering medication were more likely to pick it up from the pharmacy if they received automated phone and mail reminders, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine today.

27 Nov 2012

Immediate action must be taken to prevent violence against women, FGM

Noting November 25 was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Ann-Marie Wilson, founder and director of 28 Too Many, writes in the Huffington Post U.K.'s "Politics" blog, "The statistics for violence against women and girls are truly shocking. ... Not only do millions suffer each year but many are victims of repeated and sustained violence."

27 Nov 2012

Clinics on Cambodian-Thai border aim to prevent spread of drug-resistant malaria

BBC News examines "a worrying drop in the effectiveness of the artemisinin-based drugs" against malaria along the Cambodian-Thai border, and how clinics are attempting to combat the trend by offering monetary incentives to patients to complete treatment regimens.

27 Nov 2012

Weill Cornell Medical College dean wins Argentina's Dr. Luis Federico Leloir Prize

Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College and provost for medical affairs of Cornell University, is a winner of the Dr. Luis Federico Leloir Prize of International Cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation from Argentina's Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation.

27 Nov 2012

Wall Street Journal reports on challenges of fighting multi-drug resistant TB in India

"More than one-quarter of people diagnosed with tuberculosis [TB] at a clinic in India's largest city of 18 million have a strain that doesn't respond to the main treatment against the disease, according to preliminary data from a new diagnostic being tested," the Wall Street Journal reports.

27 Nov 2012

With administration's support, Supreme Court orders review of 'Obamacare' challenge

The Supreme Court Monday told a lower court to consider several issues left unresolved by the justices' June ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act, in a move backed by the Obama administration.

27 Nov 2012

Recent releases recognize International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

The following pieces were published in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed annually on November 25.

27 Nov 2012

New SARS-like virus detected in total of six people from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, WHO says

"A new virus from the same family as SARS which sparked a global alert in September has now killed two people in Saudi Arabia, and total cases there and in Qatar have reached six, the World Health Organization said" on Friday, Reuters reports.

27 Nov 2012

Renowned biotech researcher to receive TJU's Lennox K. Black International Prize

Thomas Jefferson University will honor the renowned biotech researcher whose discoveries led to a slew of innovative drugs that revolutionized treatment including Herceptin-one of the first gene-based medications for breast cancer-with its prestigious Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Biomedical Research.

27 Nov 2012

MetroStar to collect new unwrapped toys for Hurricane Sandy-affected children

In continuing their efforts to assist New Yorkers return to normalcy after the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, MetroStar Home Health Products, a privately owned Home Health Products company located at http://www.MetroStarDME.com, will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to distribute to children throughout those areas most impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

27 Nov 2012

Samsung Medison highlights medical devices at RNSA 2012 meeting

Samsung Medison, a leading global medical devices company, announced that it participated the "RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) 2012", held in McCormick Place, Chicago from November 25th to 30th, in the biggest scale thus far.

27 Nov 2012

New recommendations on screening mammography may lead to missed cancers

Researchers assessing the impact of revised guidelines for screening mammography issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) found evidence that the new recommendations may lead to missed cancers and a decline in screening, according to two studies presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

27 Nov 2012

Leading urologic oncologist explains bladder cancer basics

An unhappy bladder won't be ignored. Frequent urination, pain while urinating, burning while urinating, blood in the urine, and even back pain or pelvic pain can all be symptoms of bladder cancer or other urinary tract problems. The trick, however, is that the absence of urinary symptoms doesn't guarantee a healthy bladder.

27 Nov 2012

Radiologists identify pattern of injuries that may be indicative of elder abuse

Radiologists in Toronto have begun to identify a pattern of injuries that may be indicative of elder abuse, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

27 Nov 2012

Study highlights need for patient education on breast density

A survey of women undergoing routine screening mammography found that many of them would be interested in pursuing additional screening tests if notified they had dense breast tissue, despite the possibility of false positives, invasive procedures, and out-of-pocket costs, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

27 Nov 2012

First U.S. breathing lung transplant performed in Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

First there was the "heart in a box," a revolutionary experimental technology that allows donor hearts to be delivered to transplant recipients warm and beating rather than frozen in an ice cooler. Now that same technology is being used to deliver "breathing lungs."

27 Nov 2012

VA develops new public service announcement for women Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs has developed a new public service announcement (PSA) to let women Veterans know they've come to "The Right Place" when seeking VA health care.

27 Nov 2012

Johns Hopkins, WalkStyles announce health information licensing agreement

WalkStyles, Inc. today announced the signing of a 2-year agreement with Johns Hopkins HealthCare LLC to license multi-media health information developed for iCount Wellness to support corporate clients and their employees.

27 Nov 2012

Healthcare News

Gates blog examines E.U. development aid budget amid talk of cuts

Supreme Court could consider family health coverage for lesbian couple

Buying mail-order medications may encourage patients to stick their treatments

Immediate action must be taken to prevent violence against women, FGM

Clinics on Cambodian-Thai border aim to prevent spread of drug-resistant malaria

Weill Cornell Medical College dean wins Argentina's Dr. Luis Federico Leloir Prize

Wall Street Journal reports on challenges of fighting multi-drug resistant TB in India

With administration's support, Supreme Court orders review of 'Obamacare' challenge

Recent releases recognize International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

New SARS-like virus detected in total of six people from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, WHO says

Renowned biotech researcher to receive TJU's Lennox K. Black International Prize

MetroStar to collect new unwrapped toys for Hurricane Sandy-affected children

Samsung Medison highlights medical devices at RNSA 2012 meeting

New recommendations on screening mammography may lead to missed cancers

Leading urologic oncologist explains bladder cancer basics

Radiologists identify pattern of injuries that may be indicative of elder abuse

Study highlights need for patient education on breast density

First U.S. breathing lung transplant performed in Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

VA develops new public service announcement for women Veterans

Johns Hopkins, WalkStyles announce health information licensing agreement

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