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Study links maternal obesity to newborn death in sub-Saharan Africa

"For the first time researchers have discovered a link between overweight and obese mothers in sub-Saharan Africa and infant mortality," Jennifer James, founder of Mom Bloggers for Social Good, writes in this post in the Bill & Melinda Gate's "Impatient Optimists" blog.

28 Aug 2012

Rural and urban areas equally likely to receive endovascular aneurysm repair care

A new study published in the September issue of Journal of Vascular Surgery reveals that rural and urban patients have equivalent access to endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) care from vascular surgeons, increased referral to high-volume hospitals and improved outcomes after repair.

28 Aug 2012

American Academy of Pediatrics says circumcision benefits outweigh risks

Shifting its stance, the pediatricians' group now says the benefits of circumcising boys to protect against disease outweighs the risk, but that the decision should be up to parents.

28 Aug 2012

Copeptin estimates prognosis in patients with heart failure

Copeptin predicts prognosis in patients with heart failure, according to research presented at the ESC Congress today, August 25, by Professor Stefan St-rk from Germany.

28 Aug 2012

U.K. launches emergency response to fight cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone

"The U.K. government has activated a £2 million $3.16 million emergency plan to help tackle a cholera epidemic sweeping through Sierra Leone," the Press Association reports, adding, "The Department for International Development (DfID) says it is using a network that includes private businesses and specialist aid organizations to deliver emergency medical, water and sanitation assistance to affected people in the west African state."

28 Aug 2012

Edge CT now available in NYU Langone's Department of Radiology clinical practice

NYU Langone Medical Center is the first in the country to offer patients access to the new Siemens Somatom Definition Edge single-source computed tomography system (Edge CT), one of the world's fastest CT scanners capable of generating high quality, 3-D diagnostic images using extremely low radiation.

28 Aug 2012

Romney points to Mass. law to defend positions on women's health issues

On the eve of the Republican convention, GOP presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney embraced the health law he signed while governor of Massachusetts as evidence that he would protect women's access to health care.

28 Aug 2012

ABCD4 and CblF proteins responsible for hereditary vitamin B12 deficiency

Vitamin B12 is vital for cell division, the synthesis of red blood cells and the functioning of the nervous system. Unable to produce the vitamin itself, the human body has to obtain it via animal proteins. So far it has been known that on its way into the cell vitamin B12 is absorbed by little organelles, so-called lysosomes. From there, the vitamin enters the cell interior with the aid of the transport protein CblF, which was discovered by the same research team three years ago.

28 Aug 2012

Mergers, acquisitions and new affiliations change roles for insurers, providers

But something had changed: his cardiologist's practice had been bought by Renown Health, a local hospital system. Dr. Hubbard was caught up in a structural shift that is sweeping through health care in the U.S. -- hospitals are increasingly acquiring private physician practices. Hospitals say the acquisitions will make health care more efficient. But the phenomenon, in some cases, also is having another effect: higher prices.

28 Aug 2012

Major decline in early mortality for STEMI patients: French registries

Data from four French nationwide registries of STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) patients initiated five years apart and covering more than 15 years show that mortality rate decreased by 68% over this period, from 13.7% to 4.4%. Around one quarter of this mortality reduction could be attributed to a change in patient characteristics.

28 Aug 2012

Process for setting new global development goals should be open, inclusive

In this CNN opinion piece, Jamie Drummond, co-founder and executive director of ONE, notes the 2015 deadline for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is approaching, assesses progress towards these goals and examines issues surrounding the creation of a new set of goals.

28 Aug 2012

Positive results from CardioKinetix’s Parachute device clinical trial on ischemic heart failure

CardioKinetix Inc., a medical device company pioneering a catheter-based treatment for heart failure, today announced clinical results showing meaningful and sustained low clinical events for patients with ischemic heart failure three years following Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration (PVR) therapy with the first-of-its-kind catheter-based Parachute™ Ventricular Partitioning Device.

28 Aug 2012

Public fear of medical data theft slows acceptance of electronic health records

A Harris Interactive survey has found that 63 percent of Americans fear their health data will be stolen -- slowing public acceptance of electronic health records.

28 Aug 2012

ICU misdiagnosis alarmingly common in the acute care setting

Each year as many as 40,500 critically ill U.S. hospital patients die with an unknown medical condition that may have caused or contributed to their death, Johns Hopkins patient safety experts report in a recent study.

28 Aug 2012

Views on Medicare: Rep. Kathy Hochul's campaign; Ryan's vision; Wyden's role

Kathy Hochul is a young, first-term Democratic congresswoman fighting for her political life in a solidly Republican district outside Buffalo, N.Y. Unlike most of that liberal state, this is Romney country; a poll last week showed the GOP candidate ahead of President Obama in her district by a whopping 12 points.

28 Aug 2012

More than 40 plant-based compounds can turn on genes that slow the spread of cancer

More than 40 plant-based compounds can turn on genes that slow the spread of cancer, according to a first-of-its-kind study by a Washington State University researcher.

28 Aug 2012

Official predicts consequences for Ala. Medicaid if voters don't OK emergency funds

The Associated Press reports that the official running Alabama's Medicaid program finances says if voters there don't approve funding the program with more than $437 million from the state's trust fund, the resulting large cuts could jeopardize medical care for the poor.

28 Aug 2012

Study shows why some fats may encourage growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive system

All dietary fats are not created equal. Some types of fats have been linked to ailments like heart disease and diabetes, while others, like those often found in plants and fish, have well documented health benefits.

28 Aug 2012

World leaders, scientists gather in Stockholm for World Water Week; Researchers warn overconsumption draining world's water supply

Some 2,500 officials, policymakers and scientists will gather this week at the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) for the largest annual meeting on water development issues as the international community recognizes World Water Week, observed August 26-31, VOA News reports. According to the news service, this year's theme is "water and food security."

28 Aug 2012

American moms with full-time jobs less likely to spend time on children's diet and exercise

When it comes to cooking, grocery shopping and playing with children, American moms with full-time jobs spend roughly three-and-half fewer hours per day on these and other chores related to their children's diet and exercise compared to stay-at-home and unemployed mothers, reports a new paper by a Cornell University health economist.

28 Aug 2012

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Study links maternal obesity to newborn death in sub-Saharan Africa

Rural and urban areas equally likely to receive endovascular aneurysm repair care

American Academy of Pediatrics says circumcision benefits outweigh risks

Copeptin estimates prognosis in patients with heart failure

U.K. launches emergency response to fight cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone

Edge CT now available in NYU Langone's Department of Radiology clinical practice

Romney points to Mass. law to defend positions on women's health issues

ABCD4 and CblF proteins responsible for hereditary vitamin B12 deficiency

Mergers, acquisitions and new affiliations change roles for insurers, providers

Major decline in early mortality for STEMI patients: French registries

Process for setting new global development goals should be open, inclusive

Positive results from CardioKinetix’s Parachute device clinical trial on ischemic heart failure

Public fear of medical data theft slows acceptance of electronic health records

ICU misdiagnosis alarmingly common in the acute care setting

Views on Medicare: Rep. Kathy Hochul's campaign; Ryan's vision; Wyden's role

More than 40 plant-based compounds can turn on genes that slow the spread of cancer

Official predicts consequences for Ala. Medicaid if voters don't OK emergency funds

Study shows why some fats may encourage growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive system

World leaders, scientists gather in Stockholm for World Water Week; Researchers warn overconsumption draining world's water supply

American moms with full-time jobs less likely to spend time on children's diet and exercise

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