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Incident HF an ‘extreme high-risk’ condition

Patients have a markedly increased risk for stroke and death in the month following a new heart failure diagnosis, say researchers.

13 Jul 2012

Quick-Med Technologies grants Derma Sciences global license to NIMBUS antimicrobial technology

Derma Sciences, Inc., a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, and Quick-Med Technologies, Inc., a life sciences company that is developing innovative technologies for the healthcare and consumer markets, announce the signing of an agreement whereby Quick-Med Technologies has granted Derma Sciences an exclusive global license to intellectual property related to the novel NIMBUS antimicrobial technology, which is available in BIOGUARD dressings.

13 Jul 2012

FDA approves Watson's ANDA for Next Choice ONE DOSE emergency contraceptive

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary Watson Laboratories, Inc., has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Next Choice ONE DOSE (Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg), the generic equivalent to Teva Women's Health's Plan B One-Step. Watson plans to launch the product immediately.

13 Jul 2012

The changing dynamics of doctors' offices

The New York Times reports on how some physicians are dispensing drugs in their offices. Meanwhile, CNN Money explores the "demise" of the solo practitioner.

13 Jul 2012

Viewpoints: Rick Perry says Obama is selling a 'broken' Medicaid system; House GOP assailed for 'foolish' repeat of repeal vote

Not so meaningless, however, are recent decisions of several states to resist what ought to be some of the less controversial aspects of ObamaCare. They're refusing to set up easy-to-use exchanges that would help residents make insurance choices. And they're turning down a Medicaid expansion, which will deny insurance to millions who can't afford coverage and shift the cost of their care to people who have it (7/11).

13 Jul 2012

Researchers evaluate new social media tool to treat type I and II diabetes

Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine are evaluating a new social media tool called Wellaho to treat patients with type I and II diabetes. The clinical trial will study whether the use of social networking can improve patient-physician interactions and the patient's overall health and wellbeing.

13 Jul 2012

To achieve 'AIDS-free generation,' apply scientific advancements in HIV treatment in the field

In this post in GlobalPost's "Global Pulse" blog, Katherine Record, a senior fellow at Harvard Law School's Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, explains "[w]hy the wall between the scientific advancements in AIDS treatment and the treatment itself needs to be broken down in order to truly achieve an 'AIDS-free generation.'"

13 Jul 2012

First Edition: July 13, 2012

Today's headlines reflect continuing coverage of how the nation's governors are handling the high court's decision allowing states to opt out of the health law's Medicaid expansion.

13 Jul 2012

Breakthrough diagnostic apparatus for detecting aneurysms, atherosclerotic plaque

ProTron Technologies has developed a breakthrough diagnostic apparatus for detecting cerebro-vasacular diseases such as aneurysms or atherosclerotic plaque. The patented Stethotron Cerebral Stethoscope is the physician's first line of defense against ruptured aneurysms.

13 Jul 2012

Study: Despite popular theory, Medicaid patients visit ER mostly for emergencies

Medicaid patients may not overuse the emergency room for routine care, despite popular notion, a new study has found.

13 Jul 2012

PEPFAR strengthens AIDS programs, broader health care systems, Goosby says

Describing PEPFAR as "a targeted approach on a large-scale and with accountability for results," U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby on Tuesday said the program has done more than fight HIV/AIDS, having had a "broader transformational impact ... on the health sector" in many countries, VOA News reports.

13 Jul 2012

Study demonstrates superiority of AE technique for ACL reconstruction in children

A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children. In recent years, the number of ACL surgeries in pediatric athletes has skyrocketed.

13 Jul 2012

Opinion pieces address family planning issues on World Population Day

The London Summit on Family Planning took place Wednesday, July 11, also recognized as World Population Day. The goal of the summit was to raise money to improve access to family planning services to prevent maternal and child mortality. The following summaries describe opinion pieces that address these issues.

13 Jul 2012

Romney vow to repeal health law received with boos

GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was the target of boos after he told the NAACP that he'd repeal Obama's federal health law if he became president. The audience, however, applauded other parts of his speech.

13 Jul 2012

Femoral Acetabular Impingement may contribute to groin pain in athletes

A sports hernia is a common cause of groin pain in athletes, however until lately little has been known as to why they occur. Researchers presenting their study today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore suggest that a type of hip condition (Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) might be a contributing cause.

13 Jul 2012

International AIDS Conference must focus on combination prevention strategies to fight AIDS among women

Highlighting statistics showing how HIV affects more women than men worldwide, Serra Sippel, president of the Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE), writes in a Huffington Post "Global Motherhood" blog post, "The XIX International AIDS Conference is coming to Washington, D.C., in two weeks and it must be different from its predecessors for one reason: HIV is now a woman's plague."

13 Jul 2012

State roundup: Bankrupt Calif. city's retirees sue

A group of Stockton retirees has filed suit in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Sacramento asking for a restraining order against the city's moves to cut their health benefits. The city informed retirees by letter that they must pay their premiums by July 30 or "medical coverage will be canceled retroactive to July 1."

13 Jul 2012

Five rare mutations in single gene increase chances of boys developing ASD

Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have identified five rare mutations in a single gene that appear to increase the chances that a boy will develop an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

13 Jul 2012

Global Fund investigation finds recipient organization in Bangladesh 'misappropriated' some $1.9M in grant funds

"The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is eyeing the recovery of some $1.89 million 'misappropriated' grant funds following an investigative report on one of its sub-recipients in Bangladesh," the Devex "Development Newswire" blog reports.

13 Jul 2012

Republican-led House votes (again) to repeal health law

The repeal effort is a means for Republican leaders to rev up voters before November's elections. Five Democrats also voted with the majority. As with previous efforts, however, the measure is expected to languish in the Democrat-controlled Senate.

13 Jul 2012

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Incident HF an ‘extreme high-risk’ condition

Quick-Med Technologies grants Derma Sciences global license to NIMBUS antimicrobial technology

FDA approves Watson's ANDA for Next Choice ONE DOSE emergency contraceptive

The changing dynamics of doctors' offices

Viewpoints: Rick Perry says Obama is selling a 'broken' Medicaid system; House GOP assailed for 'foolish' repeat of repeal vote

Researchers evaluate new social media tool to treat type I and II diabetes

To achieve 'AIDS-free generation,' apply scientific advancements in HIV treatment in the field

First Edition: July 13, 2012

Breakthrough diagnostic apparatus for detecting aneurysms, atherosclerotic plaque

Study: Despite popular theory, Medicaid patients visit ER mostly for emergencies

PEPFAR strengthens AIDS programs, broader health care systems, Goosby says

Study demonstrates superiority of AE technique for ACL reconstruction in children

Opinion pieces address family planning issues on World Population Day

Romney vow to repeal health law received with boos

Femoral Acetabular Impingement may contribute to groin pain in athletes

International AIDS Conference must focus on combination prevention strategies to fight AIDS among women

State roundup: Bankrupt Calif. city's retirees sue

Five rare mutations in single gene increase chances of boys developing ASD

Global Fund investigation finds recipient organization in Bangladesh 'misappropriated' some $1.9M in grant funds

Republican-led House votes (again) to repeal health law

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