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Health care systems preparing to adapt University of Utah Health Care's online physician reviews

As other health care systems around the country prepare to follow in the footsteps of University of Utah Health Care —the first hospital system in the country to post online physician reviews and comments —Utah's only academic medical center is reporting new data about the innovative venture it launched in December 2012.

26 Apr 2014

Viewpoints: 'Pinocchios' for the Koch brothers; Obamacare 'miracle'; the law's effect on hiring

The health care ads being run by Americans for Prosperity - one of the many frantically waving arms of the Koch brothers - are a gift to fact checkers everywhere. Because they deliberately twist the truth to persuade people to "stop supporting Obamacare," they have become a machine for producing "Pinocchios," the mendacity rating system used by Glenn Kessler at The Washington Post (David Firestone, 4/24).

26 Apr 2014

Cover Oregon poised to join federal exchange

With encouragement from the Obama administration, an Oregon panel recommended Thursday that the state pull the plug on its glitch-ridden website and switch to the federal insurance marketplace. The final decision is expected to be made Friday by its exchange board. Oregon built what is widely regarded as the worst-functioning state exchange in the nation.

26 Apr 2014

European Commission approves VOKANAMET for treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Janssen-Cilag International NV (Janssen) announced today that the European Commission (EC) has approved VOKANAMET® (a fixed-dose therapy combining canagliflozin and immediate release metformin hydrochloride in a single tablet) in the European Union, for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control.

26 Apr 2014

New data from EMD Serono's multiple sclerosis portfolio to be presented at the 66th AAN Annual Meeting

EMD Serono, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced today that new data from the company's multiple sclerosis (MS) portfolio will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting, taking place from April 26 – May 3, in Philadelphia, PA.

26 Apr 2014

FDA approves new HPV cervical cancer test

The first human papillomavirus DNA test to screen women for cervical cancer was approved Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The stand-alone test can be used to assess whether women need to undergo additional testing and their risk of developing cervical cancer in the future (Rice, 4/24).

26 Apr 2014

Most men suffered TBI before becoming homeless

Almost half of all homeless men who took part in a study by St. Michael's Hospital had suffered at least one traumatic brain injury in their life and 87 per cent of those injuries occurred before the men lost their homes.

26 Apr 2014

Graphene may lead to new applications in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases

The development of graphene-a highly advanced metamaterial with many unique and varied properties-may lead to exciting new applications in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases, according to a report in the May issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

26 Apr 2014

Research roundup: Structural concerns in ACOs; public's view of mandated contraception coverage

The Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) programs reward participating health care provider groups that achieve slower spending growth and high quality of care.

26 Apr 2014

Junk DNA linked to heart failure, reveals Washington University study

Large sections of the genome that were once referred to as "junk" DNA have been linked to human heart failure, according to research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

26 Apr 2014

Consumers in high-risk pools can sign up for plans until June 30

The federal program that provided coverage for people with chronic health problems, which often prevented them from being able to buy private insurance, is shutting at the end of the month, but participants can buy coverage through the exchanges until the end of June.

26 Apr 2014

Lilly launches second medical student education program

Eli Lilly and Company announced today the launch of another medical student education program, an internship for aspiring physicians.

26 Apr 2014

Aetna wary about exchange expansion as earnings climb

The insurer, which is participating in health insurance exchanges in 16 states and the District of Columbia, reported strong growth in the first quarter tied to its acquisition of Coventry Health Care Inc. The company said it expected to seek premium increases for next year's exchange plans ranging from "low single digits to over double digits."

26 Apr 2014

CrossBay Medical gets FDA clearance for SonoSure Sonohysterography and Endometrial Sampling Device

CrossBay Medical, Inc., today announced the United States Food and Drug Administration clearance of its product, the SonoSure Sonohysterography and Endometrial Sampling Device. The device has also received Health Canada clearance and the CE mark. The SonoSure is indicated for use to access the uterine cavity for saline infusion sonohysterography and to obtain endometrial biopsy, if indicated, utilizing the same device.

26 Apr 2014

WGU highlights importance of highly educated nurses

In the wake of new research published earlier this year in The Lancet, Western Governors University, www.wgu.edu, is preparing for National Nurses Week by highlighting the importance of highly educated nurses.

25 Apr 2014

Covidien net sales increase 3% to $2.60 billion in second quarter fiscal 2014

Covidien plc today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Second-quarter net sales of $2.60 billion increased 3% from the $2.53 billion in the second quarter a year ago. Operational sales growth was 4% in the second quarter, as foreign exchange rate movement lowered the quarterly sales growth rate by just over one percentage point.

25 Apr 2014

First Edition: April 25, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about a recommendation that Oregon switch its troubled health exchange from a state-run marketplace to healthcare.gov.

25 Apr 2014

LifePoint Hospitals' first quarter 2014 revenues up 8.2%

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.

25 Apr 2014

Antimicrobial peptide coated contact lenses may reduce risk of contact lens-related infections

Contact lenses coated with an antimicrobial peptide could help to lower the risk of contact lens-related infections, reports a study in Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

25 Apr 2014

Prestige Brands Holdings signs agreement to acquire Insight Pharmaceuticals for $750 million

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a marketer and distributor of feminine care and other over-the-counter ("OTC") healthcare products, for $750 million in cash.

25 Apr 2014

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Health care systems preparing to adapt University of Utah Health Care's online physician reviews

Viewpoints: 'Pinocchios' for the Koch brothers; Obamacare 'miracle'; the law's effect on hiring

Cover Oregon poised to join federal exchange

European Commission approves VOKANAMET for treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

New data from EMD Serono's multiple sclerosis portfolio to be presented at the 66th AAN Annual Meeting

FDA approves new HPV cervical cancer test

Most men suffered TBI before becoming homeless

Graphene may lead to new applications in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases

Research roundup: Structural concerns in ACOs; public's view of mandated contraception coverage

Junk DNA linked to heart failure, reveals Washington University study

Consumers in high-risk pools can sign up for plans until June 30

Lilly launches second medical student education program

Aetna wary about exchange expansion as earnings climb

CrossBay Medical gets FDA clearance for SonoSure Sonohysterography and Endometrial Sampling Device

WGU highlights importance of highly educated nurses

Covidien net sales increase 3% to $2.60 billion in second quarter fiscal 2014

First Edition: April 25, 2014

LifePoint Hospitals' first quarter 2014 revenues up 8.2%

Antimicrobial peptide coated contact lenses may reduce risk of contact lens-related infections

Prestige Brands Holdings signs agreement to acquire Insight Pharmaceuticals for $750 million

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