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Few CE studies compare medications with nonpharmacologic interventions, and examine safety or cost-effectiveness

An analysis of comparative effectiveness studies finds that few compare medications with nonpharmacologic interventions, and few examine safety or cost-effectiveness, according to a study in the March 10 issue of JAMA.

10 Mar 2010

Strong, local leadership is the key for success of health departments and activities

The surge of funds for bioterrorism preparedness over the past decade does not appear to be improving local public health resources in general, according to research from Purdue University.

10 Mar 2010

Rush University Medical Center charged $1.5M to resolve allegations from whistleblowers

Based on these whistleblowers' bravery in coming forward to disclose their knowledge of activity at Rush University Medical Center, that entity will pay the United States and the State of Illinois more than $1.5 million. That payment resolves, however, only a portion of the allegations that these whistleblowers have made.

10 Mar 2010

Reductions in tobacco use and increased screening for early detection reduces cancer death rates

A new American Cancer Society study finds progress in reducing cancer death rates is evident whether measured against baseline rates in 1970 or in 1990. The study appears in the open access journal PLos ONE, and finds a downturn in cancer death rates since 1990 results mostly from reductions in tobacco use, increased screening allowing early detection of several cancers, and modest to large improvements in treatment for specific cancers.

10 Mar 2010

Springer to publish Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

NMMI publishes original research papers, reviews, case reports, editorials and letters to the editor on nuclear medicine and a wide range of related sciences. These include radiochemistry, radiopharmacy, dosimetry and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear and molecular imaging analysis, nuclear and molecular imaging instrumentation, radiation biology and radionuclide therapy. June-Key Chung, MD, PhD, from the Seoul National University College of Medicine will serve as editor-in-chief. He will be supported by an international editorial board.

10 Mar 2010

Adult female stress urinary incontinence: Uroplasty launches new endoscopic injection needle

Uroplasty, Inc., a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative proprietary products to treat voiding dysfunctions, today announced the introduction of a newly designed endoscopic injection needle that can be used in conjunction with the system used to inject Macroplastique®. Macroplastique is a soft-tissue urethral bulking agent used to treat adult female stress urinary incontinence primarily due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency. This permanent, nonresorbable material is injected into the tissues surrounding the urethra to help improve urethral closure to enhance bladder control.

10 Mar 2010

MediCare International offers full suite of normal policy benefits for injuries suffered in war zone

As troops return home from Iraq and Afghanistan, the full horror of war is often hidden from public view. Not only are soldiers killed whilst away on duty, but many suffer lost limbs or disfigurement when injured by bombs, explosives and other weapons. What will come as a surprise to most, though, is that according to the Los Angeles Times the number of US contractors living in Iraq, now exceeds the number of US combat troops.

10 Mar 2010

Inadvertent exposure of hospital housekeepers to drug-resistant "Superbugs" may lead to hospital-infection epidemic

One cause of the rampant international hospital-infection epidemic may be the "inadvertent exposure" of hospital housekeepers and transporters to antibiotic-resistant "Superbugs" such as MRSA, says TeleTracking Technologies CEO Anthony Sanzo.

10 Mar 2010

Children's Hospital Boston develops new web site, releases video message on current state of stem cell research

Exactly one year to the day after President Obama's historic decision to reverse an eight-year restriction on federally funded embryonic stem cell research, the Children's Hospital Boston Stem Cell Program today announced the development of a unique, comprehensive web site and released a candid video message from its top researchers on the current state of stem cell research to introduce the new site: stemcell.childrenshospital.org.

10 Mar 2010

TNS acquires license to Ergothioneine Transporter from University of Cologne

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. announced that the company has acquired from the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, an exclusive license agreement on the invention entitled “Ergothioneine Transporter,” owned by the University.

10 Mar 2010

Study provides first formal analysis of comparative effectiveness research on new therapies

An analysis by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California has found that only 32 percent of medication studies published in top medical journals compare the effectiveness of existing treatments. These studies, known as comparative effectiveness studies, help doctors know which therapies work best and under what circumstances they are most effective.

10 Mar 2010

Protein competition over MAPK provides mechanism to integrate different signals directing early embryonic development

A Princeton University-led research team has discovered that protein competition over an important enzyme provides a mechanism to integrate different signals that direct early embryonic development. The work suggests that these signals are combined long before they interact with the organism's DNA, as was previously believed, and also may inform new therapeutic strategies to fight cancer.

10 Mar 2010

TMS blog: Issues surrounding provision of medical services in complex workers' compensation cases

Total Medical Solutions has launched an aptly named blog www.workcompcomplexcare.com that focuses on issues surrounding the provision of medical services in complex workers' compensation cases.

10 Mar 2010

Health plan members who participate in health and fitness-related activities have lower healthcare costs

Employers are increasingly looking to workplace wellness programs to motivate employees to play an active role in improving their health, thereby reducing overall healthcare costs. Deepak N. Patel, MD, Mmed, senior clinical specialist for Discovery Vitality, will present new findings indicating that health plan members who participated in health and fitness-related activities within an incentive-based health insurance wellness program had significantly lower healthcare costs.

10 Mar 2010

Spring weather determines severity of allergy symptoms

With record-setting snowfall and wet weather in the region this winter, one question comes to mind for many as spring approaches: how bad will my allergies be?

10 Mar 2010

USA/Ireland Functional Foods conference to focus on science of gut function and response to diet

Understanding the science of how the human gut functions and the role that diet plays in human health will be explored at a major International Functional Foods conference in Cork, this week. Foods have an enormous role to play in keeping people healthy and many foods have properties that can enhance the health of those that consume them.

10 Mar 2010

Sonic hedgehog gene also at work in the ectoderm

Sonic hedgehog, a gene that plays a crucial rule in the positioning and growth of limbs, fingers and toes, has been confirmed in an unexpected place in the embryos of developing mice - the layer of cells that creates the skin.

10 Mar 2010

Idahoans buckling under soaring health care costs: No help from Idaho State Senate

Idahoans buckling under soaring health care costs didn't get any help from the Idaho State Senate tonight. In fact, with the passage of the Idaho Health Freedom Act (House Bill 391), they may have just made matters worse.

10 Mar 2010

Bayer's bioequivalence study comparing Adalat XL to Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release flawed, says Mylan

Mylan today reported that it has identified multiple flaws within a purported bioequivalence study sponsored by Bayer Inc. of Canada. The study compared Bayer's antihypertensive Adalat(R) XL(R) tablets, 60 mg, marketed in Canada, to Mylan's approved generic version, Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release tablets, 60 mg, marketed in Canada.

10 Mar 2010

NPL completes project to help UK company diagnose medical conditions by monitoring patients' breath

Bedfont Scientific Ltd is one of the market leaders in developing personal diagnostic gas sensors for the medical market.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 10 Mar 2010

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Few CE studies compare medications with nonpharmacologic interventions, and examine safety or cost-effectiveness

Strong, local leadership is the key for success of health departments and activities

Rush University Medical Center charged $1.5M to resolve allegations from whistleblowers

Reductions in tobacco use and increased screening for early detection reduces cancer death rates

Springer to publish Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Adult female stress urinary incontinence: Uroplasty launches new endoscopic injection needle

MediCare International offers full suite of normal policy benefits for injuries suffered in war zone

Inadvertent exposure of hospital housekeepers to drug-resistant "Superbugs" may lead to hospital-infection epidemic

Children's Hospital Boston develops new web site, releases video message on current state of stem cell research

TNS acquires license to Ergothioneine Transporter from University of Cologne

Study provides first formal analysis of comparative effectiveness research on new therapies

Protein competition over MAPK provides mechanism to integrate different signals directing early embryonic development

TMS blog: Issues surrounding provision of medical services in complex workers' compensation cases

Health plan members who participate in health and fitness-related activities have lower healthcare costs

Spring weather determines severity of allergy symptoms

USA/Ireland Functional Foods conference to focus on science of gut function and response to diet

Sonic hedgehog gene also at work in the ectoderm

Idahoans buckling under soaring health care costs: No help from Idaho State Senate

Bayer's bioequivalence study comparing Adalat XL to Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release flawed, says Mylan

NPL completes project to help UK company diagnose medical conditions by monitoring patients' breath

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