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State highlights: New La. abortion restrictions; new Mass. hospital deal; Medicare and ambulances in N.J.

A selection of health policy stories from Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Georgia, Missouri, Maryland, New York, Kansas and Washington state.

16 Jun 2014

Investigators study new cancer immunotherapy to help patients with advanced pancreatic cancer

Medical investigators at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare are studying a new cancer immunotherapy to see if it can successfully help patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.

16 Jun 2014

Hill-Rom announces signing of definitive agreement to purchase TRUMPF Medical

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase TRUMPF Medical, the medical unit of the privately held TRUMPF Group, for approximately $250 million in cash.

16 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 16, 2014

Today's headlines include more analysis of the events that led to a resolution of Virginia's budget impasse and Gov. Terry McAuliffe's hope to expand Medicaid.

16 Jun 2014

New computer models predict outcome of treatments for TBI

Most people who suffer a severe brain injury take years to recover - if they recover at all. But the right treatment in the crucial hours following an accident can make all the difference.

16 Jun 2014

Ill. staged costly enrollment campaign; Calif. college sign-ups exceed expectations

In health law implementation news, The Associated Press examines the $33 million that Illinois spent to promote enrollment. And a new California poll finds a significant drop in uninsured students at the California State University campuses.

16 Jun 2014

Canola bread diet experiences reduction in blood glucose levels and LDL cholesterol

Canola is Canada's oil and new research from St. Michael's Hospital suggests it should also be one of the oils of choice for people with Type 2 diabetes.

16 Jun 2014

3 states report number of insurers on marketplace will grow in 2015

Officials in New Hampshire, Michigan and Illinois say plans that opted to sit out the first year of the health law are moving into the market now.

16 Jun 2014

Virginia lawmakers pass budget with language to block Medicaid expansion

The two-year spending plan, which will prevent a state government shutdown, includes an amendment designed to prevent Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe from pursuing efforts to expand the low-income health insurance program without legislative approval.

16 Jun 2014

Greenwood Genetic and Clemson receive first round of fund from SRHC

Seven research projects from Greenwood Genetic Center and Clemson University faculty were selected to receive the first round of funding provided by Self Regional Healthcare (SRHC).

16 Jun 2014

Kids with rare mutations in two genes are 4 times more likely to develop severe scoliosis

Children with rare mutations in two genes are about four times more likely to develop severe scoliosis than their peers with normal versions of the genes, scientists have found.

16 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 13, 2014

Today's headlines include various updates on what Virginia lawmakers did in an attempt to resolve the state's budget impasse and Medicaid expansion debate.

13 Jun 2014

UK’s pace of decline in mortality among children and young adults falls behind EU15+ average

The UK has failed to match the gains made in reducing deaths among children and young adults by 17 other high-income countries in the European Union, Australia, Canada, and Norway (EU15+) in the 38 years since 1970.

13 Jun 2014

Specific enzyme helps protect good commensal bacteria from harmful effects of antibiotics

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland have discovered that populating the gastrointestinal (GI) tracts of mice with Bacteroides species producing a specific enzyme helps protect the good commensal bacteria from the harmful effects of antibiotics.

13 Jun 2014

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

State highlights: New La. abortion restrictions; new Mass. hospital deal; Medicare and ambulances in N.J.

Investigators study new cancer immunotherapy to help patients with advanced pancreatic cancer

Hill-Rom announces signing of definitive agreement to purchase TRUMPF Medical

First Edition: June 16, 2014

New computer models predict outcome of treatments for TBI

Ill. staged costly enrollment campaign; Calif. college sign-ups exceed expectations

Canola bread diet experiences reduction in blood glucose levels and LDL cholesterol

3 states report number of insurers on marketplace will grow in 2015

Virginia lawmakers pass budget with language to block Medicaid expansion

Greenwood Genetic and Clemson receive first round of fund from SRHC

Kids with rare mutations in two genes are 4 times more likely to develop severe scoliosis

First Edition: June 13, 2014

UK’s pace of decline in mortality among children and young adults falls behind EU15+ average

Specific enzyme helps protect good commensal bacteria from harmful effects of antibiotics

State highlights: Minn.'s uninsured rate drops to 4.1%; mental health care changes in Maryland, Colorado

Senate backs bipartisan bill to overhaul vets' health care system

Research to assess breastfeeding knowledge and confidence of Canadian physicians

Co-ops struggle to enroll people

Survey examines experiences of racism in health settings and impact on mental health

Sutter Health invests $11.5M to install patient safety equipment across Northern California

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Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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