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Scientists link some cases of Essential Tremor to specific genetic problem

Researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine and CHUM hospitals have linked some cases of Essential Tremor (ET) to a specific genetic problem. ET is the most common movement disorder, becoming increasingly frequent with increasing age, which is characterized by an involuntary shaking movement (tremor) that occurs with motion, particularly when doing precise fine movement.

3 Aug 2012

Healthpoint Biotherapeutics announces results from HP802-247 Phase 2b trial on venous leg ulcers

Healthpoint Biotherapeutics today announced that the results for its Phase 2b clinical trial investigating the efficacy of HP802-247 in venous leg ulcers is published on The Lancet, beginning August 3, 2012, with Online First access to the article, followed by print publication in the next issue.

3 Aug 2012

IRIN examines conditional cash transfer program aimed at improving maternal health in the Philippines

"A nationwide conditional cash transfer program in the Philippines is slowly improving maternal health, but more is needed to reverse the climbing maternal mortality ratio, say women's groups," IRIN reports.

3 Aug 2012

Access to dental care alone is not sufficient to meet oral health needs of adults with I/DD

A comprehensive study using electronic dental records to profile the oral health status of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) has concluded that access to specialized dental care alone is not sufficient to meet the community's substantial oral health needs.

2 Aug 2012

House rejects bill limiting DC abortions

The measure, which did not get the two-thirds majority needed under special procedural rules, would have banned abortion in the District after 20 weeks of pregnancy based on a disputed notion that fetus at that point can feel pain.

2 Aug 2012

Study analyzes drop-out rates and predictors of attrition within adult weight management program

More than 1.7 billion people worldwide may be classified as overweight and need appropriate medical or surgical treatment with the goal of sustainable weight loss. But for weight management programs to be effective, patients must complete them, states a study published in the Canadian Journal of Surgery (CJS) that analyzed drop-out rates and predictors of attrition within a publicly-funded adult weight management program.

2 Aug 2012

Mass. legislature approves bill to curb rise in health costs

The plan ties health spending increases to overall economic growth and encourages more coordinated care.

2 Aug 2012

Researchers develop blue light to help manage internal clocks of night workers

Researchers at Universit- Laval have developed a blue light to help bleary eyed shift workers regulate their internal clocks and get the sleep they need when they need it.

2 Aug 2012

Changing behavior in Haiti to prevent cholera poses challenges

Noting that several organizations recently have closed or consolidated their cholera treatment centers in Haiti, Jason Hayes with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting writes in an opinion analysis in the Huffington Post Blog, "In order to stop cholera, a water-borne illness, you need to change the ways people interact with water. It is no easy task."

2 Aug 2012

Six hospitals join CoC ProvenCare Lung Cancer Collaborative

Six more hospitals have joined a national pilot study already under way to promote evidence-based evaluation and treatment standards for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients with this type of lung cancer are also candidates for an operation called "lung resection."

2 Aug 2012

World Breastfeeding Week begins Wednesday

On the 20th anniversary of World Breastfeeding Week, which begins Wednesday, "UNICEF says strong national policies supporting breastfeeding could prevent the deaths of around one million children under five in the developing world each year," a UNICEF press release states.

2 Aug 2012

Combination of sitagliptin and lansoprazole offers clinical benefits for T1D patients

Sanford Project researchers have reached a critical milestone in a clinical trial testing a combination of two medications to determine if the drugs can help patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) keep their blood glucose levels under control with less or no insulin. The full number of patients needed to complete this first trial, termed Restore Pancreatic Insulin Response in type 1 diabetes (REPAIR-T1D), has been reached.

2 Aug 2012

U.S. bipartisanship fundamental to continued progress against HIV/AIDS

"Health care, taxes, energy, favorite flavor of ice cream -- it seems our elected leaders must disagree at every turn. But one issue that has so far repulsed the partisan pressures of the times was highlighted at the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in our nation's capital last week: the fight against HIV/AIDS," former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) writes in an opinion piece in "The Week."

2 Aug 2012

IHME study identifies discrepancies between national surveys that track obesity

Despite the increasing awareness of the problem of obesity in the United States, most Americans don't know whether they are gaining or losing weight, according to new research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.

2 Aug 2012

Number of suspected Ebola cases in Uganda rises to 36; Outbreak has killed 14

The number of confirmed or suspected cases of Ebola in Uganda has risen to 36, according to a WHO spokesperson, who added the disease remains confined to the rural Kibaale district, NPR's health blog "Shots" reports.

2 Aug 2012

Greenwich Hospital to educate women about breastfeeding during first week of August

At Greenwich Hospital, as throughout the world, the first week of August is recognized as World Breastfeeding Week to educate people about the health benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mother. Promoted at the global level by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, the spotlight is part of an effort to reduce world hunger and illness.

2 Aug 2012

Payment for future retiree health benefits driving postal service toward default

Postal officials said Monday that without close to [$5.5 billion] in the bank, they can't make the payment, which is part of a 10-year plan to set aside health benefits for retired postal workers. Another bill for roughly the same amount is due in September, but it will likely meet the same fate.

2 Aug 2012

BMC to implement and evaluate opioid risk reduction model in primary care settings

Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) have received a $2.67 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to implement and evaluate a new model of care in primary care settings aimed at decreasing the misuse of and addiction to opioids among patients with chronic pain.

2 Aug 2012

Ginger muscles in on diabetes

Ginger, the common spice and ancient Asian remedy, could have the power to help manage the high levels of blood sugar which create complications for long-term diabetic patients, a University of Sydney study reports.

2 Aug 2012

FDA clearance - scoliosis - DePuy synthes spine

DePuy Synthes Spine announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use of its EXPEDIUM®, VIPER®, and VIPER®2 Spine Systems on patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), an abnormal curvature of the spine that typically affects children between the ages of 10 and 18.(1) This expands the scoliosis indication for the pedicle screw systems, which now are indicated for both adolescents and adults.

2 Aug 2012

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Scientists link some cases of Essential Tremor to specific genetic problem

Healthpoint Biotherapeutics announces results from HP802-247 Phase 2b trial on venous leg ulcers

IRIN examines conditional cash transfer program aimed at improving maternal health in the Philippines

Access to dental care alone is not sufficient to meet oral health needs of adults with I/DD

House rejects bill limiting DC abortions

Study analyzes drop-out rates and predictors of attrition within adult weight management program

Mass. legislature approves bill to curb rise in health costs

Researchers develop blue light to help manage internal clocks of night workers

Changing behavior in Haiti to prevent cholera poses challenges

Six hospitals join CoC ProvenCare Lung Cancer Collaborative

World Breastfeeding Week begins Wednesday

Combination of sitagliptin and lansoprazole offers clinical benefits for T1D patients

U.S. bipartisanship fundamental to continued progress against HIV/AIDS

IHME study identifies discrepancies between national surveys that track obesity

Number of suspected Ebola cases in Uganda rises to 36; Outbreak has killed 14

Greenwich Hospital to educate women about breastfeeding during first week of August

Payment for future retiree health benefits driving postal service toward default

BMC to implement and evaluate opioid risk reduction model in primary care settings

Ginger muscles in on diabetes

FDA clearance - scoliosis - DePuy synthes spine

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