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Reid standing firm in opposition to Senate health law repeal vote

Across the Hill, House Republicans have renewed their interest in proposals to privatize Medicare, leading Democrats to jump to the defense of the health insurance program for seniors.

29 Jan 2011

Spanish language soap opera to focus on obesity crisis

New episodes of a critically acclaimed, locally-produced Spanish language soap opera will focus on the obesity crisis in hopes of helping viewers better understand what causes obesity and how they can live healthier lives.

29 Jan 2011

Synutra International renews manufacturing license for its primary production facility

Synutra International, Inc., a leading infant formula company in China and a producer, marketer and seller of nutritional products for infants, children and adults, today announced that it has renewed its manufacturing license for its primary production facility with the Shandong Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision.

29 Jan 2011

New feature: KHN's selection of thought-provoking magazine articles on health policy issues

Today, we begin this new weekly feature, which will provide a selection of thought-provoking articles from a variety of sources.

29 Jan 2011

Physiotherapy Associates opens Benchmark Physical Therapy clinic in Waretown, NJ

Physiotherapy Associates, the nation's foremost provider of outpatient rehabilitation services announces a new clinic location in Waretown, NJ. Known as Benchmark Physical Therapy, the clinic offers a comprehensive range of physical therapy services including: general orthopedics; total joint replacement rehabilitation; sports medicine; and spine care.

29 Jan 2011

Viewpoints: Where is the surgeon general; Unions' health law waivers; Mass. plan to aid municipalities

Although some of the nation's healthcare issues are abstruse and vexing, others are relatively approachable. Many in this latter category fall within the province of the U.S. surgeon general. But the incumbent is nowhere to be found.

29 Jan 2011

Nitrous oxide anesthesia may lead to increased risk of myocardial infarction: Study

Patients receiving nitrous oxide as part of general anesthesia for surgery may be at increased long-term risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack), reports a study in the February issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society.

29 Jan 2011

FDA approves Mylan's ANDA for ER Tablets

Mylan today announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Nisoldipine Extended-release Tablets, 8.5 mg, 17 mg, 25.5 mg and 34 mg.

29 Jan 2011

LFA launches new nationwide education series for people with lupus

The Lupus Foundation of America has launched a new nationwide education series, Lupus: Learn from the Experts, designed to provide people with lupus essential information about living with lupus from some of the world's leading lupus experts. The program is a series of teleconferences hosted by a lupus expert, and will cover a wide variety of topics important to people with lupus, including disability, kidney involvement, and clinical trials.

29 Jan 2011

JAOtech to unveil world's first large screen ultra-thin medical LED TV

JAOtech, the leading manufacturer of bedside Smart Terminals for hospitals, is to unveil the world's first large screen ultra-thin medical LED TV with built-in computer, aimed specifically at healthcare applications such as patient entertainment and clinical access.

29 Jan 2011

Hormonal therapy during menopause time may increase risk of breast cancer

Starting hormone therapy at around the time of menopause is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer compared to starting after a longer gap, according to a study published online Jan. 28 in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

29 Jan 2011

Justice Dept. sues Guidant over 'faulty' heart devices

The suit alleges that Guidant, a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corp., knowingly sold defective defibrillators.

29 Jan 2011

Exposure to infections in early childhood can protect child from eczema later in life: Study

Exposure to worm infections in the womb may protect a newborn infant from developing eczema, a study funded by the Wellcome Trust suggests. A large trial in Uganda showed that treating a pregnant woman for worm infections increased her child's chances of developing the allergic skin disease.

29 Jan 2011

Research provides new clues for compulsive behavior, cognitive defects linked with LND

Research from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine provides new clues for the compulsive behavior and cognitive defects associated with a rare childhood neurological disease called Lesch-Nyhan Disease.

29 Jan 2011

New surgical approach can remove throat tumor and rebuild trachea

Using a novel surgical approach, it's possible to rebuild the trachea and preserve a patient's voice after removing an invasive throat tumor, according to a new report from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

29 Jan 2011

FDA approves GRALISE Tablets for treatment of PHN

Depomed, Inc. today announced that US FDA has approved GRALISE (gabapentin) Tablets for once-daily treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia, which is pain following healing of the rash associated with shingles.

29 Jan 2011

Cedars-Sinai's director receives lifetime achievement award for medical research, mentorship

The Western Society of Clinical Investigation has honored David L. Rimoin, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute, with its 2011 Mayo Soley Award for lifetime achievement in medical research and mentorship.

29 Jan 2011

New research shows CEUS can improve diagnosis of variety of medical conditions in children

New research released here Thursday shows that "contrast-enhanced ultrasound" can safely improve the diagnosis of a variety of medical conditions in children - without exposing them to ionizing radiation.

29 Jan 2011

Study shows significant degree of smoking habit transmission between parents, children

A European research group has studied how smoking habits are transmitted within the home. The results show that, in homes where both parents are present, there is a significant degree of inter-generational transmission of smoking habits between parents and children, particularly between individuals of the same gender.

29 Jan 2011

Budget woes lead states to seek ways to ease Medicaid's requirements

While The Hill reports that CMS administrator Donald Berwick says his agency is trying to help states find solutions, National Journal notes that mounting budgetary pressure has put the program in "dire fiscal straits."

29 Jan 2011

Medical News

Reid standing firm in opposition to Senate health law repeal vote

Spanish language soap opera to focus on obesity crisis

Synutra International renews manufacturing license for its primary production facility

New feature: KHN's selection of thought-provoking magazine articles on health policy issues

Physiotherapy Associates opens Benchmark Physical Therapy clinic in Waretown, NJ

Viewpoints: Where is the surgeon general; Unions' health law waivers; Mass. plan to aid municipalities

Nitrous oxide anesthesia may lead to increased risk of myocardial infarction: Study

FDA approves Mylan's ANDA for ER Tablets

LFA launches new nationwide education series for people with lupus

JAOtech to unveil world's first large screen ultra-thin medical LED TV

Hormonal therapy during menopause time may increase risk of breast cancer

Justice Dept. sues Guidant over 'faulty' heart devices

Exposure to infections in early childhood can protect child from eczema later in life: Study

Research provides new clues for compulsive behavior, cognitive defects linked with LND

New surgical approach can remove throat tumor and rebuild trachea

FDA approves GRALISE Tablets for treatment of PHN

Cedars-Sinai's director receives lifetime achievement award for medical research, mentorship

New research shows CEUS can improve diagnosis of variety of medical conditions in children

Study shows significant degree of smoking habit transmission between parents, children

Budget woes lead states to seek ways to ease Medicaid's requirements

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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