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Epilepsy Foundation's week of activities to be held to raise awareness of epilepsy and seizures

More than 5,000 people are expected to participate in the Epilepsy Foundation's week of activities March 23 through 27 to raise public awareness of epilepsy and seizures, increase funding for programs and research, and empower people with epilepsy to become advocates for better health care.

23 Mar 2010

Governor Rendell disappointed over lawsuit to block fair competition in Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace

On the heels of the sweeping national legislation passed last night to reform the nation's health care system, Governor Edward G. Rendell today expressed his concern and disappointment about a lawsuit filed last week attempting to block the state Insurance Department from doing its job to ensure free and fair competition in Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace.

23 Mar 2010

First reported Australian swine flu case of 2010 – gearing up with protective measures

Swine flu a form of influenza, became a major health scare assuming pandemic proportions starting in Mexico early last year. There were 37,000 confirmed cases in Australia with 5,000 hospitalizations, 700 admissions in intensive care units and 191 deaths.

23 Mar 2010

Coalition of international health organizations oppose compensation for bone marrow donors

Voicing concern about the potential impact on patient and donor safety, nine leading international health organizations have formed a coalition to oppose compensating people who provide bone marrow for transplantation.

23 Mar 2010

Infections from Clostridium difficile on the rise in community hospitals

While prevention methods appear to be helping to lower hospital infection rates from MRSA, a deadly antibiotic-resistant bacterium, a new superbug is on the rise, according to research from the Duke Infection Control Outreach Network.

23 Mar 2010

Researchers investigate link between consumption of high-fructose corn syrup and obesity

A Princeton University research team has demonstrated that all sweeteners are not equal when it comes to weight gain: Rats with access to high-fructose corn syrup gained significantly more weight than those with access to table sugar, even when their overall caloric intake was the same.

23 Mar 2010

Freedom to choose healthcare taken away, and stepping towards a socialist system

The Democrats may be celebrating in Washington, but the party may be premature, according to David Larsen, Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District in NJ.

23 Mar 2010

Study: Replacing dietary saturated fats with polyunsaturated fatty acids reduces coronary heart disease

A study in this week's PLoS Medicine shows that the replacement of dietary saturated fatty acids with polyunsaturated fatty acids reduces coronary heart disease events, bringing much needed scientific evidence to an issue debated by experts and clinical guidelines.

23 Mar 2010

Labeling calories on menus mandatory – unhealthy eating discouraged further

With the newly passed healthcare bill calorie counts at fast food and chain restaurants become mandatory. More than 200,000 fast food and other chain restaurants will have to include calorie counts on menus, menu boards, buffets, vending machines, alcoholic drink menus and even drive-throughs.

23 Mar 2010

AF Stat launch "AFib Educator" smartphone app and desktop widget

AF Stat- - a collaboration of healthcare leaders and organizations working to improve the health and well-being of people affected by atrial fibrillation (AFib) - today unveiled the "AFib Educator," a smartphone app and desktop widget to help healthcare practitioners better explain the risks and consequences of the disease to their patients.

23 Mar 2010

RockYou launches social media campaign to promote UNICEF Tap Project and World Water Week

RockYou, the leading innovator, creator and distributor of social experiences, today announced the launch of a social media campaign to promote the UNICEF Tap Project and World Water Week, March 21-27.

23 Mar 2010

Passage of health care bill full of deceit, backroom deals and arm twisting, says GOOOH

GOOOH Founder Tim Cox said, "Whether you are for or against the health care bill passed by Congress yesterday, almost every person in America is disgusted with the politics in Washington and politicians in general. The process of passing this bill has been full of deceit and the policy is laced with disaster.

23 Mar 2010

Number of living donor organs decreased since 2004: Study

The number of living donor organs available for transplant has progressively declined over the past five years, according to a new study. In addition, the study showed that for the first time, organs from deceased donors decreased in 2008.

23 Mar 2010

Minimal or no padding can reduce radiation dose during ECG-triggered coronary CTA

Reduced or no "padding" during ECG-triggered coronary CT angiography (CTA) results in a substantial reduction in radiation dose without affecting image quality and interpretability, according to a study in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. ECG-triggered coronary CTA is a common, minimally invasive procedure that is used to evaluate blockages in the coronary arteries.

23 Mar 2010

The immediate effects of the health reform bill

Kaiser Health News staff writers Julie Appleby and Kate Steadman write about the provisions in the health bill that will take effect soon. "Obama administration officials and wonks call them 'early deliverables.'

23 Mar 2010

Study identifies cytokine signaling pathway that induces breakdown of disused skeletal muscle

A new study in the Journal of Cell Biology identifies a cytokine signaling pathway that induces the breakdown of disused skeletal muscle. Blocking this pathway could prevent immobilized patients from losing their muscle tissue.

23 Mar 2010

New, biodegradable biomaterial that promotes bone growth

Screws used in surgical operations are often made of titanium. They usually have to be removed after a while or replaced by new ones. A new biomaterial makes this unnecessary. It promotes bone growth and is biodegradable.

23 Mar 2010

Shareholders of Global Health Partner AB invited to attend Annual General Meeting

The shareholders of Global Health Partner AB are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 29 April 2010 at 4 p.m. on SE Banken’s premises at Östra Hamngatan 24, 405 04 Gothenburg.

23 Mar 2010

Novo Nordisk Foundation donates $160M to University of Copenhagen for metabolic research

The Center will conduct research into Type 2 diabetes, among other diseases, and will acquire the capacities and resources to establish itself as one of the leading international research centers in the world. With 885 million Danish kroner (approx. 160 million US Dollars) from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, a team of 5 leading research scientists will be headhunted by the University to oversee "The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research".

From Novo Nordisk 23 Mar 2010

LFA seeks grant proposals from researchers and investigators to help advance in lupus research

The Lupus Foundation of America seeks grant proposals from researchers and investigators to help advance the science and understanding of pediatric lupus, reproductive health issues in people with lupus, and neuropsychiatric lupus, which affects the brain and peripheral nervous system.

23 Mar 2010

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Epilepsy Foundation's week of activities to be held to raise awareness of epilepsy and seizures

Governor Rendell disappointed over lawsuit to block fair competition in Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace

First reported Australian swine flu case of 2010 – gearing up with protective measures

Coalition of international health organizations oppose compensation for bone marrow donors

Infections from Clostridium difficile on the rise in community hospitals

Researchers investigate link between consumption of high-fructose corn syrup and obesity

Freedom to choose healthcare taken away, and stepping towards a socialist system

Study: Replacing dietary saturated fats with polyunsaturated fatty acids reduces coronary heart disease

Labeling calories on menus mandatory – unhealthy eating discouraged further

AF Stat launch "AFib Educator" smartphone app and desktop widget

RockYou launches social media campaign to promote UNICEF Tap Project and World Water Week

Passage of health care bill full of deceit, backroom deals and arm twisting, says GOOOH

Number of living donor organs decreased since 2004: Study

Minimal or no padding can reduce radiation dose during ECG-triggered coronary CTA

The immediate effects of the health reform bill

Study identifies cytokine signaling pathway that induces breakdown of disused skeletal muscle

New, biodegradable biomaterial that promotes bone growth

Shareholders of Global Health Partner AB invited to attend Annual General Meeting

Novo Nordisk Foundation donates $160M to University of Copenhagen for metabolic research

LFA seeks grant proposals from researchers and investigators to help advance in lupus research

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Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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