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Global Fund uncovers 'financial wrongdoing' in some grants to Cambodia

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria on Wednesday said an investigation by the group's Inspector General into grants in Cambodia "uncovered credible and substantive evidence of serious financial wrongdoing, on procurement and other issues," Agence France-Presse reports.

16 Nov 2012

Shear thinning hydrogels hold promise in treating many diseases, including cancer

Gels that can be injected into the body, carrying drugs or cells that regenerate damaged tissue, hold promise for treating many types of disease, including cancer. However, these injectable gels don't always maintain their solid structure once inside the body.

16 Nov 2012

Meningitis vaccine declared usable without refrigeration for up to four days

"In a breakthrough for the fight against meningitis in poor countries, researchers say the WHO has ruled that a key vaccine can be transported or stored for up to four days without refrigeration," Agence France-Presse reports.

16 Nov 2012

GigaScience announces publication of whole-genome sequencing and analysis of Wuzhishan Pig

The international open-access journal GigaScience announces the publication of the whole-genome sequencing and analysis of the Wuzhishan Pig, an extensively inbred, miniature pig, which can serve as an excellent model for human medical research.

16 Nov 2012

Examining private sector, foreign government involvement in Haiti's health system

With recent suggestions "of privatizing the [U.S.] government's emergency response capability for natural and human-caused disasters and infectious diseases," Henry (Chip) Carey, an associate professor of political science at Georgia State University in Atlanta, writes in the World Policy Blog, "One might want to look at Haiti for a case study in the effects of bypassing the government health sector for private organizations."

16 Nov 2012

Penn Medicine sponsors Joining Forces in recognition of Veteran's Day

In recognition of Veteran's Day this November Penn Medicine proudly sponsors Joining Forces - a national initiative to heighten awareness about the health needs of our nation's veterans, service members and families, and elevate the role that medical schools, nursing schools and teaching hospitals play in serving their community.

16 Nov 2012

Health technology assessment can assist in determining effective funding allocation

In the Center for Global Development's (CGD) "Global Health Policy" blog, Amanda Glassman, director of global health policy at CGD, and Denizhan Duran, a CGD research assistant in global health, examine a new report by the IMS Institute, which focuses on how countries can advance the responsible use of medicines.

16 Nov 2012

Researchers develop catheter that can perform triple-duty during cardiac ablation surgery

Researchers at the McCormick School of Engineering are part of a team that has used stretchable electronics to create a multipurpose medical catheter that can both monitor heart functions and perform corrections on heart tissue during surgery.

16 Nov 2012

Bono says spending cuts to U.S. development aid would harm global health efforts

Speaking at the World Bank on Wednesday, "Irish rock star and anti-poverty activist Bono said thousands of people could die from AIDS if the United States cuts development assistance to reduce the budget deficit," Reuters reports.

16 Nov 2012

D737 compound restores motor function and longevity in fruit flies with Alzheimer's

An efficient, high-volume technique for testing potential drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease uncovered an organic compound that restored motor function and longevity to fruit flies with the disease, according to new research that could help put the search for an effective Alzheimer's drug on a faster track.

16 Nov 2012

New 'people-centered investment approach' could lead to end of global AIDS pandemic

Writing in Huffington Post's "The Big Push" blog, Lucy Chesire, executive director and secretary to the board of the TB ACTION Group, notes "countries from north and south, U.N. organizations, private sector companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are meeting in Geneva [this week] at the Board meeting of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to discuss how best to invest available resources against the three killer diseases."

16 Nov 2012

Peak interest in health issues comes at about age 51 for baby boomers

For baby boomers, the peak interest in health issues comes at about age 51, with a second peak coming near age 65, according to a new study.

16 Nov 2012

FDA chief's call for greater oversight of drug compounders triggers Republican skepticism

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Wednesday questioned Food and Drug Administration head Margaret Hamburg and the co-owner of a compounding pharmacy linked with a deadly meningitis outbreak. Hamburg called for Congress to give the FDA greater oversight of compounding pharmacies, which was met with skepticism by Republican lawmakers.

16 Nov 2012

Researchers make groundbreaking discovery into optimization of light sources to human vision

Vision researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery into the optimization of light sources to human vision. By tuning lighting devices to work more efficiently with the human brain the researchers believe billions of dollars in energy costs could be saved.

16 Nov 2012

Pelosi opts to stay House Democratic leader; GOP selects woman to House leadership team

In 2007, she became speaker - and the first Californian to head the House - overseeing passage of the most far-reaching healthcare overhaul since the creation of Medicare, an economic stimulus program, and the revamping of financial regulations, often with little or no Republican support. But while she - and her Democratic majority - ruled the House, she became a favorite Republican campaign target as evidence of what's wrong with Washington.

16 Nov 2012

Expert panel confirms safety of calcium supplements in relation to cardiovascular disease

Individuals who do not obtain recommended intake levels of calcium through dietary sources can safely utilize calcium supplements to achieve optimal bone health, an expert panel concludes.

16 Nov 2012

Who's in? Who’s out? Who’s yet to decide?

With the deadline looming, news outlets report on the positions states are taking regarding the establishment of state-based health exchanges.

16 Nov 2012

Study provides first picture of college enrollment and STEM participation for young adults with ASD

It's a popularly held belief that individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gravitate toward STEM majors in college (science, technology, engineering mathematics).

16 Nov 2012

Romney says loss the result of Obama's 'gifts' to minority voters, women and young people

Certain provisions of the 2010 health law were the key "gifts" GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said were to blame for his loss. Other Republican leaders, including Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal fiercely rebuffed Romney's comments.

16 Nov 2012

Study finds mechanism that mediates inhibition of critical breathing muscles during REM sleep

A novel brain mechanism mediating the inhibition of the critical breathing muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has been identified for the first time in a new study, offering the possibility of a new treatment target for sleep-related breathing problems.

16 Nov 2012

Medical News

Global Fund uncovers 'financial wrongdoing' in some grants to Cambodia

Shear thinning hydrogels hold promise in treating many diseases, including cancer

Meningitis vaccine declared usable without refrigeration for up to four days

GigaScience announces publication of whole-genome sequencing and analysis of Wuzhishan Pig

Examining private sector, foreign government involvement in Haiti's health system

Penn Medicine sponsors Joining Forces in recognition of Veteran's Day

Health technology assessment can assist in determining effective funding allocation

Researchers develop catheter that can perform triple-duty during cardiac ablation surgery

Bono says spending cuts to U.S. development aid would harm global health efforts

D737 compound restores motor function and longevity in fruit flies with Alzheimer's

New 'people-centered investment approach' could lead to end of global AIDS pandemic

Peak interest in health issues comes at about age 51 for baby boomers

FDA chief's call for greater oversight of drug compounders triggers Republican skepticism

Researchers make groundbreaking discovery into optimization of light sources to human vision

Pelosi opts to stay House Democratic leader; GOP selects woman to House leadership team

Expert panel confirms safety of calcium supplements in relation to cardiovascular disease

Who's in? Who’s out? Who’s yet to decide?

Study provides first picture of college enrollment and STEM participation for young adults with ASD

Romney says loss the result of Obama's 'gifts' to minority voters, women and young people

Study finds mechanism that mediates inhibition of critical breathing muscles during REM sleep

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

The importance of ketones from a clinical and medical perspective

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