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Four-year study to develop targeted approach to psoriasis treatment

A world-leading taskforce led by The University of Manchester has begun work to create a new test to help medics work out which treatment plan is most likely to improve the disabling skin condition psoriasis, based on a patient's individual biological make-up.

8 Nov 2013

Humana offers perspective on how botched Healthcare.gov rollout has affected insurance industry

In a Wednesday call with investors, the company's chief operating officer said Humana assumes that, because of the website problems, the government will extend the open enrollment period beyond its current March 31 cutoff. The insurer also scaled back its estimates of how many people will sign up for new coverage options.

8 Nov 2013

Sebelius says Healthcare.gov fixes coming, rejects calls for delay

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius sought to reassure lawmakers in a Senate Finance Committee hearing Wednesday that fixes -- hundreds of them -- are being made to Healthcare.gov, but rejected calls to delay the law or shut the website down.

8 Nov 2013

For some republicans, support for Medicaid expansion draws new adversaries

The Los Angeles Times examines the political backlash in Ohio to GOP lawmakers who supported the Medicaid expansion. Meanwhile, CQ HealthBeat reports on efforts to phase-in the electronic data system that will send states information about people who appear to be eligible for Medicaid who have tried to sign up for coverage through healthcare.gov.

8 Nov 2013

HealthPlanOne adds Employer Solutions offering to portfolio of services

HealthPlanOne, a leading national provider of private healthcare exchange services for retirees and individuals, today announced the addition of its Employer Solutions offering to its portfolio of services.

8 Nov 2013

Hologic's Aptima HPV 16 18/45 genotype assay gets FDA approval for use on Panther system

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems and surgical products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Aptima HPV 16 18/45 genotype assay for use on the Company's fully automated Panther system.

From Hologic, Inc. 8 Nov 2013

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation announces recipients of NARSAD Investigator Grants

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (formerly known as NARSAD, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression), under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, President & CEO, has announced the latest recipients of its NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grants.

8 Nov 2013

Researchers identify chain reaction that triggers regrowth of some damaged nerve cell

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a chain reaction that triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches, a discovery that one day may help improve treatments for nerve injuries that can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.

8 Nov 2013

$Risedronate may help prevent new vertebral fractures when taken with calcium and vitamin D$

Risedronate may help prevent new vertebral fractures when taken with calcium and vitamin D

A recent prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial reports that calcium and vitamin D supplementation improves bone density in a group of male veterans with epilepsy who were treated chronically with antiepileptic drugs.

8 Nov 2013

Senate Dems go to White House to assess health law political fallout

The group of 16 met with President Barack Obama for about two hours, focusing on the floundering Healthcare.gov website and the possibility of backlash in next year's elections. Some lawmakers also pressed the administration to extend the health law's open enrollment period.

8 Nov 2013

New Vortik technology has potential in pharmaceutical industry

The new Vortik technology allows different liquids to be mixed at the point of spray without altering the spray characteristics – opening up the possibility of new applications in agriculture, consumer and industrial products, and healthcare.

8 Nov 2013

EKF Diagnostics to introduce upgraded POC analyzer and new sTNFr1 test kit at Medica 2013

EKF, announces it will be premiering two novel diagnostic tests at Medica 2013, 20th to 23rd November, Düsseldorf, Germany.

From EKF Diagnostics 8 Nov 2013

Who gets what under Obamacare, and who is left out

News stories look at who wins and who loses under the health law. Elsewhere, Obamacare message sparring gets personal.

8 Nov 2013

Study finds how domestic abuse might affect access to maternity healthcare for disabled women

Recent research suggests that approximately 10% of women giving birth in the UK each year have some degree of disability, and nearly half of these women will experience domestic abuse during their pregnancy.

From The University of Manchester 8 Nov 2013

For health exchange navigators, enrollment frustrations continue

Workers helping people enroll in policies through the health law's new online insurance marketplaces are still finding website problems and it's causing concerns.

8 Nov 2013

Vitamin D and calcium improves bone density in male veterans treated with AEDs

8 Nov 2013

Mental health services, tobacco control programs must work together to encourage smoking cessation

Persons with mental illness account for more than one-third of adult smokers in the United States and despite a decline in tobacco use during the past five decades, there has been no change in the smoking rate for patients with poor mental health.

7 Nov 2013

ImmunGene secures $9 million in Series A financing from Ally Bridge Group

ImmunGene, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing antibody-cytokine fusion technology therapies to treat cancer, today announced it has secured $9 million in a milestone-based Series A financing from Ally Bridge Group. Previous investments in the Company were converted into Series A preferred stock. ImmunGene will use the capital to advance its early-stage development products to IND-enabling studies.

7 Nov 2013

HCSA Annual Conference sponsored by PENTAX Medical to focus on new health procurement strategy

PENTAX Medical is a key sponsor of this year’s Health Care Supply Association Annual Conference and Exhibition, which takes place in Manchester, 13-14 November. One of the keynote speakers – Peter Smith – will be presenting the PENTAX Medical sponsored talk entitled: “The new health procurement strategy – a commentator and supplier view”, which takes place on Thursday 14th November, at 9am.

From PENTAX Medical Company 7 Nov 2013

Tavenner tells Senate panel to expect 800K enrollees by end of Nov., answers security questions

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner said Tuesday that fixes have been made to the federal website to improve users' experiences. She also answered questions about an exchange security breach that she said is fixed. In the meantime, the Obama administration faces growing skepticism from those in its own party on the rollout.

7 Nov 2013

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Four-year study to develop targeted approach to psoriasis treatment

Humana offers perspective on how botched Healthcare.gov rollout has affected insurance industry

Sebelius says Healthcare.gov fixes coming, rejects calls for delay

For some republicans, support for Medicaid expansion draws new adversaries

HealthPlanOne adds Employer Solutions offering to portfolio of services

Hologic's Aptima HPV 16 18/45 genotype assay gets FDA approval for use on Panther system

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation announces recipients of NARSAD Investigator Grants

Researchers identify chain reaction that triggers regrowth of some damaged nerve cell

Risedronate may help prevent new vertebral fractures when taken with calcium and vitamin D

Senate Dems go to White House to assess health law political fallout

New Vortik technology has potential in pharmaceutical industry

EKF Diagnostics to introduce upgraded POC analyzer and new sTNFr1 test kit at Medica 2013

Who gets what under Obamacare, and who is left out

Study finds how domestic abuse might affect access to maternity healthcare for disabled women

For health exchange navigators, enrollment frustrations continue

Vitamin D and calcium improves bone density in male veterans treated with AEDs

Mental health services, tobacco control programs must work together to encourage smoking cessation

ImmunGene secures $9 million in Series A financing from Ally Bridge Group

HCSA Annual Conference sponsored by PENTAX Medical to focus on new health procurement strategy

Tavenner tells Senate panel to expect 800K enrollees by end of Nov., answers security questions

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