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Trial results show primary care doctors are capable of helping obese patients to lose weight

Despite a general belief among physicians that extreme obesity is too difficult to treat, except with bariatric surgery, researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center have learned a substantial proportion of individuals with extreme obesity can lose 10-percent or more of their body weight through medical treatment that does not include surgery.

27 Jan 2010

Usage of shape memory alloys for fabricating medical devices: Acacia Research subsidiary acquires patent

Acacia Research Corporation announced today that a subsidiary has acquired patents for medical devices using shape memory alloys.

27 Jan 2010

Montana DPHHS approves Rethink Autism to provide services as part of Children's Autism Waiver

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has approved the use of Rethink Autism (http://www.rethinkautism.com), a web-based autism treatment platform, to provide services as part of the State's Children's Autism Waiver.

27 Jan 2010

New disease management initiative in Colorado aims to treat low back pain and improve patient outcomes

HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that by increasing the role of the primary-care physician, the recently launched Colorado Low Back Collaborative (CLBC) aims to treat lower back issues with a more holistic view, and ultimately improve patient outcomes while lowering costs associated with the care of low back pain.

27 Jan 2010

Acyclovir reduces occurrence of HSV-2 genital ulcers but does not affect HIV transmission

Research from a five-year international clinical study shows that acyclovir, a commonly prescribed drug used to suppress symptoms of the herpes virus, does not affect HIV transmission by people with both viruses.

27 Jan 2010

ALEC congratulates Pennsylvania legislators for filing House Bills to protect the right of individuals

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) -- the nation's largest nonpartisan individual membership association of state legislators -- congratulates Pennsylvania State Representatives Matthew Baker and Curt Schroder for filing House Bills 2053 and 2179, which protect the right of individuals to make their own health care choices.

27 Jan 2010

NewHope Bariatrics Surgery Center receives AAAHC accreditation certificate

NewHope Bariatrics Surgery Center announced today that its new bariatric-focused surgery center in The Colony has received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.

27 Jan 2010

Investigators identify new disease mechanism and therapeutic approach for lupus kidney disease

Investigators have identified a new disease mechanism and therapeutic approach for a type of advanced kidney disease that is a common cause of complications in patients with lupus. The

27 Jan 2010

Racial discrimination complaint against a drug addiction treatment center in Philadelphia dismissed

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission issued an order today dismissing a racial discrimination complaint filed by Maria Thompson-White of Merchantville, New Jersey, against her former employer, Lycoming House, a drug addiction treatment center in Philadelphia.

27 Jan 2010

Joint Commission urges hospitals to take steps to prevent pregnancy-related deaths

Pre-existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure are putting women at greater risk for death during or shortly after pregnancy, according to a Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert issued today.

27 Jan 2010

Facial and brain anomalies in holoprosencephaly related chromosome aberrations characterized

Researchers at Signature Genomic Laboratories, which performs diagnostic genetic testing of chromosome abnormalities in individuals with unexplained physical and developmental disabilities, recently characterized a broad spectrum of facial and brain anomalies in individuals with chromosome aberrations associated with holoprosencephaly.

27 Jan 2010

MU researcher develops EFdA compound that is more potent than current HIV therapies

With the help of effective drug therapies, HIV patients are living longer, healthier lives. Now, researchers want to improve these drug therapies and develop alternative preventative strategies, such as vaginal gels and creams that contain the same or related compounds used in treatments for people infected with HIV.

27 Jan 2010

New technology allows faster and more accurate diagnosis of brain aneurysm

Preventing deadly ruptures of the blood vessels in the brain is the aim of a new Mayo Clinic project to help radiologists detect aneurysms with far greater speed and accuracy.

27 Jan 2010

Researchers identify new drugs to protect brain cells from neurological disease

Researchers have identified a compound that mimics one of the brain's own growth factors and can protect brain cells against damage in several animal models of neurological disease.

27 Jan 2010

Chronic insomnia may be associated with reduced cortical volume, says study

Chronic and severely stressful situations, like those connected to depression and posttraumatic stress disorder, have been associated with smaller volumes in "stress sensitive" brain regions, such as the cingulate region of the cerebral cortex and the hippocampus, a brain region involved in memory formation.

27 Jan 2010

USAN approves generic name "ulimorelin" for Tranzyme Pharma's TZP-101

Tranzyme Pharma today announced that the United States Adopted Name Council (USAN) has approved the generic name “ulimorelin” for Tranzyme’s novel, late-stage, prokinetic agent TZP-101. Ulimorelin, if approved, is expected to be a first-in-class drug for the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) dysmotility indications in acute care (hospital-based) settings.

27 Jan 2010

Findings provide new insight into factors causing neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists at the Babraham Institute have discovered a novel survival factor whose rapid transport along nerve cells is crucial for keeping them alive. The same factor seems likely to be needed to keep our nerves healthy as we age.

27 Jan 2010

MMR Information Systems announces the opening of MMR University

MMR Information Systems, Inc., which provides MMRPro, a professional, integrated end-to-end document management system for the healthcare vertical (www.mymedicalrecordsmd.com), as well as consumer-controlled Personal Health Records (PHRs) (www.mymedicalrecords.com) and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions (www.myesafedepositbox.com), has announced the opening of MMR University to educate resellers, distributors, doctors, hospitals, and other potential customers about MMRPro.

27 Jan 2010

NMA calls for Congress to act on health care reform

"America's health care problems did not change when the polls closed in Massachusetts last week, therefore we still need Congress to act on Health Care Reform now", insists Dr. Willarda Edwards, President of the National Medical Association (NMA).

27 Jan 2010

Factors linked to duration of breastfeeding period

Ethnicity and number of previous births are factors that can predict the length of time a woman will breastfeed her child. A new study published in the open access journal BMC Pediatrics has examined the effects of maternal factors and hospital infant-feeding practices on breastfeeding.

27 Jan 2010

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Trial results show primary care doctors are capable of helping obese patients to lose weight

Usage of shape memory alloys for fabricating medical devices: Acacia Research subsidiary acquires patent

Montana DPHHS approves Rethink Autism to provide services as part of Children's Autism Waiver

New disease management initiative in Colorado aims to treat low back pain and improve patient outcomes

Acyclovir reduces occurrence of HSV-2 genital ulcers but does not affect HIV transmission

ALEC congratulates Pennsylvania legislators for filing House Bills to protect the right of individuals

NewHope Bariatrics Surgery Center receives AAAHC accreditation certificate

Investigators identify new disease mechanism and therapeutic approach for lupus kidney disease

Racial discrimination complaint against a drug addiction treatment center in Philadelphia dismissed

Joint Commission urges hospitals to take steps to prevent pregnancy-related deaths

Facial and brain anomalies in holoprosencephaly related chromosome aberrations characterized

MU researcher develops EFdA compound that is more potent than current HIV therapies

New technology allows faster and more accurate diagnosis of brain aneurysm

Researchers identify new drugs to protect brain cells from neurological disease

Chronic insomnia may be associated with reduced cortical volume, says study

USAN approves generic name "ulimorelin" for Tranzyme Pharma's TZP-101

Findings provide new insight into factors causing neurodegenerative diseases

MMR Information Systems announces the opening of MMR University

NMA calls for Congress to act on health care reform

Factors linked to duration of breastfeeding period

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