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'Looming questions' remain about technology for marketplaces

But HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and CMS director Marilyn Tavenner say the exchanges will be ready to operate on Oct. 1.

12 Aug 2013

Study reveals genetic mutations linked to Parkinson's may play a role in death of brain cells

Researchers have discovered how genetic mutations linked to Parkinson's disease might play a key role in the death of brain cells, potentially paving the way for the development of more effective drug treatments.

12 Aug 2013

New collaboration to play key role in improving lives of patients with long-term conditions

PATIENTS with long-term conditions such as mental health disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and stroke are set to benefit from a major multi-million pound partnership between the region’s NHS organisations, leading universities, local government, industry, charities, patients and the public.

9 Aug 2013

12 insurers sign contracts for California exchange - but one plan opts out

Reports also detail how health exchanges are taking shape in Maryland, Wisconsin, Oregon, Iowa, D.C. and Connecticut.

9 Aug 2013

Research analysts assess ob-gyn physicians' use of multiple guidelines for breast cancer screening

For breast cancer screening, there are more clinical practice guidelines available to physicians than for any other medical procedure. A new study in the Journal for Healthcare Quality reports that when different clinical guidelines exist, physicians choose recommendations from multiple, sometimes conflicting, sources.

9 Aug 2013

Research findings offer clues to the origin of retinal disorders later in life

Scientists are developing a clearer picture of how visual systems develop in mammals. The findings offer important clues to the origin of retinal disorders later in life.

9 Aug 2013

ProMedica and Cleveland Clinic collaborate to develop health system affiliation

ProMedica and Cleveland Clinic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a health system affiliation that will better position both organizations to anticipate and proactively respond to the evolving healthcare landscape.

9 Aug 2013

AHF's European team to provide free HIV testing at 2013 World Out Games in Antwerp

AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the leading global organization providing HIV/AIDS treatment, testing, and advocacy in 28 countries worldwide, will have an important presence at the 2013 World Out Games in Antwerp: at a tent manned by specialized counselors and a doctor, the Foundation's European team will be providing free, confidential HIV testing utilizing INSTI rapid test kits, which provide accurate results in just 60 seconds.

9 Aug 2013

Enrollment completed for Cook Medical’s study of tibiopedal access technique for treating PAD

Cook Medical has completed patient enrollment in a study evaluating a technique for achieving vascular access via below-the-knee arteries. The new access technique could be used in treating peripheral arterial disease, including patients with critical limb ischemia.

9 Aug 2013

HealthcarePays creates virtual card processing solution for healthcare providers

HealthcarePays has created a virtual card processing solution to ensure compliance, reconciliation of remittance information with payments, and detection of waste and fraud for healthcare providers throughout the United States. MasterCard will supply the connection between banks and providers to ensure speed and convenience in the payment process.

9 Aug 2013

Eisai's investigational compound receives orphan drug designation for cutaneous t-cell lymphoma

Eisai Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation to its investigational compound (E7777) for cutaneous t-cell lymphoma. E7777 is designed to have an improved purity profile and manufacturing process.

9 Aug 2013

Verizon's Converged Health Management solution gets FDA clearance

Verizon announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for Converged Health Management, a cloud-based, remote patient-monitoring medical device. This marks the first time Verizon has sought and gained FDA clearance for a healthcare solution.

9 Aug 2013

Person with type 2 diabetes may spend nearly $85,500 to treat the disease

A person with type 2 diabetes may spend an average of nearly $85,500 to treat the disease and its complications over his or her lifetime, reports a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

9 Aug 2013

Researchers develop first avatar-based decision support technology for caregivers

One of life's toughest decisions is whether to continue or withdraw life-sustaining therapies for loved ones who are unable to make their own healthcare decisions.

9 Aug 2013

DASA Group to offer Natera's non-invasive prenatal test for detection of genetic syndromes

DASA Group and Natera today announced that DASA Group will begin offering Natera's non-invasive prenatal test Panorama for the detection of genetic syndromes common in the population, such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome ), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) and monosomy X (Turner syndrome).

From Natera 8 Aug 2013

First Edition: August 8, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about the proposed rule released Wednesday by the Obama administration allowing the government to continue to pay for a significant portion of health insurance for lawmakers and Hill staffers.

8 Aug 2013

Novartis earns global CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Novartis International AG, a multinational healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is the first company to earn global CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation. Their commitment to workplace wellness reaches across the globe to positively affect the lives of all their employees.

8 Aug 2013

Janssen receives EC approval to use VELCADE as induction therapy in patients with multiple myeloma

Janssen-Cilag International NV announced today that the European Commission has approved the use of VELCADE (bortezomib) as induction therapy (a first therapeutic option) in combination with dexamethasone or thalidomide and dexamethasone. This licence extension will apply to adult patients with previously-untreated multiple myeloma who are eligible for high-dose chemotherapy with haematological stem cell transplantation.

8 Aug 2013

LUHS takes first-of-its-kind initiative to improve breast-feeding rates

More mothers in the United States are breast-feeding their babies, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued during World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1 to 7, and National Breastfeeding Month. The CDC attributes this to steps hospitals are taking to increase breast-feeding rates among new mothers.

8 Aug 2013

UAH invents smart pill bottle that notifies you to take your medications

Patented at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, (UAH), a smart pill bottle that notifies you to take your medications or reminds you if you missed a dose could be en route to medicine cabinets as soon as 2015.

8 Aug 2013

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

'Looming questions' remain about technology for marketplaces

Study reveals genetic mutations linked to Parkinson's may play a role in death of brain cells

New collaboration to play key role in improving lives of patients with long-term conditions

12 insurers sign contracts for California exchange - but one plan opts out

Research analysts assess ob-gyn physicians' use of multiple guidelines for breast cancer screening

Research findings offer clues to the origin of retinal disorders later in life

ProMedica and Cleveland Clinic collaborate to develop health system affiliation

AHF's European team to provide free HIV testing at 2013 World Out Games in Antwerp

Enrollment completed for Cook Medical’s study of tibiopedal access technique for treating PAD

HealthcarePays creates virtual card processing solution for healthcare providers

Eisai's investigational compound receives orphan drug designation for cutaneous t-cell lymphoma

Verizon's Converged Health Management solution gets FDA clearance

Person with type 2 diabetes may spend nearly $85,500 to treat the disease

Researchers develop first avatar-based decision support technology for caregivers

DASA Group to offer Natera's non-invasive prenatal test for detection of genetic syndromes

First Edition: August 8, 2013

Novartis earns global CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Janssen receives EC approval to use VELCADE as induction therapy in patients with multiple myeloma

LUHS takes first-of-its-kind initiative to improve breast-feeding rates

UAH invents smart pill bottle that notifies you to take your medications

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