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ALS TDI to receive grant of $1.6M for research and development of potential therapeutics for ALS

In recognition of multiple studies connecting ALS to military service, the 2010 Defense Appropriations Act, signed by President Obama on December 22, 2009, provided for the grant of $1.6 million for research and development of potential therapeutics for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease).

12 Jan 2010

Health bill negotiators consider applying Medicare tax to investment income, WSJ reports

News outlets explore some of the unsettled and sticky policy questions - such as what taxes might pay for it, and whether mandates to buy coverage should be included - in the health overhaul legislation.

12 Jan 2010

White House considers help with proposed Medicaid expansion for states

Reuters: "President Barack Obama is discussing ways to help U.S. states cover costs that are destined to rise under pending healthcare reform legislation, his press secretary said on Monday." A number of governors have "protested a special funding allocation for Nebraska in the bill. 'We're

12 Jan 2010

3D structure of PI3Kdelta: An important drug target for a wide range of diseases

Intellikine announced today the publication of an article entitled, "The p110delta structure: mechanisms for selectivity and potency of new PI(3)K inhibitors," now available as an advanced online publication at Nature Chemical Biology.

12 Jan 2010

ARKRAY's Assure Platinum Blood Glucose Monitoring System launched in the U.S.

ARKRAY, Inc., the world's 5th largest manufacturer of diabetes self-monitoring systems, has officially launched the new Assure Platinum Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

12 Jan 2010

Older patients with acute myeloid leukemia may benefit from decitabine drug

Older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) might benefit from a drug that reactivates genes that cancer cells turn off, according to research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and collaborating institutions.

12 Jan 2010

ANI launches professional development program that pairs nurses with mentors

Two nurses have won recognition as emerging leaders in the field of nursing informatics, selected by the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) to participate in a jointly supported Nursing Informatics Emerging Leaders Program.

12 Jan 2010

Increased doses of erlotinib drug may lead to better outcomes in lung cancer patients

Although erlotinib is an approved second-line therapy for lung cancer, its management is complicated by side effects that get worse as the dose increases.

12 Jan 2010

Evidence-based care for lung cancer patients results in an average cost savings of 35%, says study

A study recently conducted by US Oncology and Aetna finds that evidence-based care for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) results in an average cost savings of 35 percent over 12 months while demonstrating equivalent health outcomes. The study, which compared patients treated with evidence-based guidelines (also known as ‘on pathway’) to those treated with non-evidence-based guidelines (also known as ‘off pathway’), was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Oncology Practice.

12 Jan 2010

Richard N. Zare to receive the 2010 TWR Medal for Conspicuous Achievement in Chemistry

Richard N. Zare, the Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor in Natural Science at Stanford University has been selected to receive the 2010 Theodore William Richards (TWR) Medal for Conspicuous Achievement in Chemistry from the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society (NESACS).

12 Jan 2010

Alleged sex offender not a registered physiotherapist, confirms the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, the organization entrusted by government and the public to regulate the over 7,000 physiotherapists in the province, was distressed to hear of the alleged abuse of a 15 year old female by an individual claiming to provide physiotherapy services. The College clarifies for the public that Sedat Ozdemir is not a registered physiotherapist in Ontario.

12 Jan 2010

First Edition: January 12, 2010

Today's news coverage details developments related to pending health reform plans with President Obama's meeting with organized labor regarding the 'Cadillac' tax claiming a lot of headlines.

12 Jan 2010

CBIZ acquires National Benefit Alliance

CBIZ, Inc. today announced the acquisition of National Benefit Alliance ("NBA"), an employee benefits firm located in Midvale, Utah, effective January 1, 2010.

12 Jan 2010

miRagen Therapeutics establishes SAB

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients’ lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, announced today the formation of the company’s world renowned Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB was established to provide miRagen with valuable guidance in developing an extensive pipeline of microRNA-based drugs and is comprised of leaders who are internationally recognized experts in their respective fields.

12 Jan 2010

Medtech Investment Week to be held in Stockholm

On February 10-12th 2010, Medtech Investment Week is being held in Stockholm. The program features a tour of the Stockholm-Uppsala life science sector, providing a unique, exclusive and efficient opportunity to cover the latest news from one of the world’s leading medtech clusters.

12 Jan 2010

Criminal prosecution on Salmonella outbreak is yet to begin

Over a year after the outbreak of Salmonella in peanut butter that sickened hundreds and caused the deaths of at least nine, criminal prosecution of the responsible parties has yet to begin.

12 Jan 2010

Attorney General to address "Cornhusker Kickback" provision in health care reform bill

South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster will discuss the review of state attorneys general into the constitutionality of the health care reform bill being considered by Congress, at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13th, in the Zenger Room, 13th Floor, National Press Building, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC.

12 Jan 2010

Quantros' application for fulfilling complex reporting requirements of MMSEA Section 111

Quantros announces the availability of MMSEA Manager, an application facilitating the online reporting of claims data required by CMS for Medicare clients who are part of a lawsuit and/or an ongoing medical payment or settlement. Testing and optional submission of MMSEA claim input files began January 1, 2010, with mandatory submission beginning April 1, 2010. The application is the latest addition to the Quantros Safety and Risk Management (SRM) product family.

12 Jan 2010

Nursing educators learn latest developments in nursing education at Faculty Development Institute conference

Nursing educators from across the country collaborated with industry leaders and learned the latest developments in nursing education at the 2010 Mosby's Faculty Development Institute conference earlier this month. Presented by Mosby, the three-day educational conference addressed challenges in the nursing industry from a variety of perspectives.

12 Jan 2010

Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust implements Picis software solutions

Picis today announced that Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey, England has successfully implemented Picis integrated surgical, anesthesia, recovery room and critical care software solutions.

12 Jan 2010

Medical News

ALS TDI to receive grant of $1.6M for research and development of potential therapeutics for ALS

Health bill negotiators consider applying Medicare tax to investment income, WSJ reports

White House considers help with proposed Medicaid expansion for states

3D structure of PI3Kdelta: An important drug target for a wide range of diseases

ARKRAY's Assure Platinum Blood Glucose Monitoring System launched in the U.S.

Older patients with acute myeloid leukemia may benefit from decitabine drug

ANI launches professional development program that pairs nurses with mentors

Increased doses of erlotinib drug may lead to better outcomes in lung cancer patients

Evidence-based care for lung cancer patients results in an average cost savings of 35%, says study

Richard N. Zare to receive the 2010 TWR Medal for Conspicuous Achievement in Chemistry

Alleged sex offender not a registered physiotherapist, confirms the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

First Edition: January 12, 2010

CBIZ acquires National Benefit Alliance

miRagen Therapeutics establishes SAB

Medtech Investment Week to be held in Stockholm

Criminal prosecution on Salmonella outbreak is yet to begin

Attorney General to address "Cornhusker Kickback" provision in health care reform bill

Quantros' application for fulfilling complex reporting requirements of MMSEA Section 111

Nursing educators learn latest developments in nursing education at Faculty Development Institute conference

Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust implements Picis software solutions

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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