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Bayer completes recruitment of first cohort for BAY 86-6150 Phase II/III study in hemophilia

Bayer's BAY 86-6150 is being investigated in a Phase II/III study called TRUST (TReatment with Unique recombinant rFVIIa STudy), and the recruitment of the first cohort is now complete.

28 Nov 2012

Digoxin increases risk of death in patients with atrial fibrillation

Digoxin, a drug widely used to treat heart disease, increases the possibility of death when used by patients with a common heart rhythm problem − atrial fibrillation (AF), according to new study findings by University of Kentucky researchers. The results have been published in the prestigious European Heart Journal, and raises serious concerns about the expansive use of this long-standing heart medication in patients with AF.

28 Nov 2012

Impact of Medicaid expansion would vary by state, according to study

The analysis released Monday explored how some states would experience savings while others would see cost increases as a result of the health law's plan to expand Medicaid.

28 Nov 2012

Critics look to House panels to restrain health law; Big policy issues remain

Questions remain on implementing the health law -- both politically and in settling policy matters -- as opponents look to House committees to police the Obama administration's activities to get the law up and running.

28 Nov 2012

High court OKs Liberty University's push to argue claims against the health law

The arguments, which were not considered in the earlier Supreme Court review of the overhaul, maintain that it is unconstitutional for the government to require large employers to provide health insurance to their full-time workers or pay a tax and that the law violates the school's religious freedoms.

28 Nov 2012

Novo Nordisk launches HemaGo mobile app to help individuals with hemophilia

Novo Nordisk announced today the introduction of HemaGo, a mobile application (app) to help individuals with hemophilia and their caregivers monitor the details of treatment, including medications, dosing, bleed information and the impact of hemophilia on life events.

From Novo Nordisk 28 Nov 2012

Institute for Healthcare Advancement to offer Educational Grant Book Program

The Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) will now offer an Educational Grant Book Program that's designed for K-12 schools, adult literacy programs and other educational organizations that are looking to use the "What To Do For Health" book series as a teaching tool. IHA will subsidize the cost of the books for these organizations, allowing them to purchase books at a substantially reduced price.

28 Nov 2012

FDA grants final approval to Cobrek’s generic Luxiq foam NDA for treatment of scalp psoriasis

Perrigo Company today announced that its partner, Cobrek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for betamethasone valerate foam 0.12%, the generic equivalent of Luxiq Foam.

28 Nov 2012

Walden University announces recipients of six Nurses of the Year scholarships

Walden University today announced the recipients of six Nurses of the Year scholarships. The scholarships were awarded to nurses who are making a positive difference in the lives of their patients, in their organizations and to the future of nursing.

28 Nov 2012

Viewpoints: WSJ suggests Norquist 'give some ground' on fiscal cliff talks; Voters aren't buying GOP obstruction on health law

The fact is that Republicans and (Grover) Norquist both face a new political reality on taxes. President Obama's re-election means that taxes for upper-income earners are going up one way or another. The Bush rates expire on December 31 unless Mr. Obama signs an extension, and he shows no inclination to do so. ... This is where Mr. Norquist can give some ground.

28 Nov 2012

Patients with online records access will see doctor more

Contrary to previous study findings, patients who have online access to their medical records and to medical services including appointment scheduling use more clinical services than their counterparts without access, show US research results.

27 Nov 2012

First Edition: November 27, 2012

Today's headlines include reports about how increasing the Medicare eligibility age and making other entitlement program changes are a part of the ongoing "fiscal cliff" discourse.

27 Nov 2012

Neusoft Medical receives FDA 510k clearance for NeuViz 64 multi-slice CT scanner

Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Neusoft Corporation, announced today that the NeuViz 64 multi-slice CT scanner has received FDA 510k clearance.

27 Nov 2012

Philips Healthcare, UH to showcase latest medical technology at Cleveland Medical Mart

University Hospitals (UH) and Philips Healthcare are among a group of global leaders in healthcare to showcase the latest medical technology at the new Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center.

From Philips Healthcare 27 Nov 2012

Mazor Robotics third quarter revenue increases 171% to $4.2/16.2 million NIS

Mazor Robotics Ltd., a developer of innovative surgical robots and complementary products, today filed its financial statements with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

27 Nov 2012

Health law implementation proceeds -- with fits and starts

Even as the election has altered the landscape for lawmakers who hoped to repeal the 2010 health law, some opponents are pressing on with legal challenges. Specific elements of the law, such as its health exchanges, also present logistical and financial issues for the Obama administration.

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

High CT utilization could increase risk of breast cancer for certain women

Researchers reviewing the records of approximately 250,000 women enrolled in an integrated healthcare delivery system found that increased CT utilization between 2000 and 2010 could result in an increase in the risk of breast cancer for certain women, including younger patients and those who received repeat exams.

27 Nov 2012

EC approves Regeneron’s EYLEA for treatment of wet AMD

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection has been approved by the European Commission for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD).

27 Nov 2012

Roche’s cobas 4800 HPV Test receives CE mark

Roche today announces an expanded CE mark indication for the cobas 4800 HPV Test. The newly expanded indication for the cobas® 4800 HPV Test as a primary screen means Pap cytology is no longer required as a co- or pre-test in countries that accept a CE mark.

From Roche Sequencing and Life Science 27 Nov 2012