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Gay teens and young adults face higher risk of bullying than their counterparts

A new study finds that gay teens and young adults face a much higher risk of experiencing bullying than their counterparts do, with the rate more than tripled for lesbians.

30 Jan 2010

NIFA awards $900,000 to Wallace Center at Winrock International to run HUFED Center

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is awarding $900,000 to the Wallace Center at Winrock International, Little Rock, Ark., to run the Healthy Urban Food Enterprise Development (HUFED) Center.

30 Jan 2010

West Africa's Sahel belt could face famine in 2010

The European Commission's humanitarian aid department warned Thursday that West Africa's Sahel belt could face famine this year, with millions potentially affected, Reuters reports (John, 1/29).

30 Jan 2010

Cardiologist provides heart-healthy tips for women

Heart disease is the single leading cause of death for American women. Nearly twice as many women in the United States die of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases than from all forms of cancer, including breast cancer.

30 Jan 2010

Scientists currently working on 861 new cancer medicines

The Bienville Democrat in Arcadia, LA recently reported that America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies have made great progress in treating cancers, introducing many new, breakthrough medicines.

30 Jan 2010

sigma-tau Group acquires Enzon’s specialty pharmaceutical business

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Enzon") announced today that it has closed the sale of its specialty pharmaceutical business to the sigma-tau Group ("sigma-tau"). Enzon is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of important medicines for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Enzon's business now consists of its royalties, Peg SN38, LNA and PEG technology platforms.

30 Jan 2010

At World Economic Forum, Gates Foundation announces 10-year, $10B vaccine commitment

Bill and Melinda Gates announced Friday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that their foundation would commit $10 billion over the next decade to research, develop and deliver vaccines for the world's poorest countries, the New York Times reports (McNeil, 1/29). The Gateses "said they hope the commitment would spur support by governments, corporations, and other donors for vaccinations efforts," the Chronicle of Philanthropy writes (Wilhelm, 1/29).

30 Jan 2010

American PhRMA companies commit $25M in medicines, medical supplies and cash for Haiti relief efforts

As the need for health care assistance mounts after the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies continue to provide help. So far, more than $25 million in medicines, medical supplies and cash have been committed to relief efforts – and that amount is still growing. The total does not include the contributions of PhRMA member company employees and the many companies committed to matching the pledges of their workers.

30 Jan 2010

BEE Healthy Kids Fitness Buzz opened at Jefferson Science Magnet Elementary School in Norwalk

Today, U.S. Congressman Jim Himes, Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia and the GE Hispanic Forum will host the region’s first BEE Healthy Kids Fitness Buzz at Jefferson Science Magnet Elementary School in Norwalk, Connecticut.

30 Jan 2010

Governor Otter vows to fight Idaho's health care reform

As members of Congress figure out the next steps to take to tackle health care reform, Idaho's health care woes continue to grow worse by the day. It's time for Idaho's state and federal lawmakers to step up to the plate for Idaho's families, businesses, and retirees to deliver solutions as opposed to more roadblocks to addressing this critical issue.

30 Jan 2010

Senate foreign relations committee hearing examines aid to Haiti, rebuilding; Senators introduce legislation

At a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing on Thursday and in a "separate teleconference by relief organizations," officials said international aid to Haiti has been delayed by the "island nation's inept government, a lack of coordination by aid organizations and the legacy of past U.S. policy failures," McClatchy/Miami Herald reports.

30 Jan 2010

K-Bro Linen Income Fund acquires Vancouver linen business

K-Bro Linen Income Fund ("K-Bro" or the "Fund") announced today that it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of an existing linen business located in Burnaby, B.C. The acquired business consists of Vancouver healthcare institutions and hospitality customers in both the greater Vancouver area and Whistler, British Columbia.

30 Jan 2010

Amilpar subsidiary holds 97.6% of Medial Saude's total capital after share acquisition

Amilpar, the largest managed care organization in Brazil, in accordance with article 157, paragraph 4, of Law 6,404/76 (Brazilian Corporate Law) and CVM Instruction no. 358/02, informs its shareholders and the market that its subsidiary Amil Assistencia Medica Internacional Ltda. ("Applicant") acquired, in the Public Offer auction (Tag Along) for the acquisition of common shares issued by Medial Saude S.A.

30 Jan 2010

Novel health care approaches: The 'Medical Home' and 'Medicine at Work'

WBUR (Boston) reports that the term "medical home" has "become a health reform buzzword" and is "touted as a way to cut costs and improve primary care. Massachusetts recently launched several programs to create medical homes."

30 Jan 2010

Breast cancer patient battles insurer; Recession burdens charity clinics

News outlets report on a patient's struggle to get coverage for cancer treatment and over-burdened charity clinics.

30 Jan 2010

Mass. probe finds discrepancies in health care payments; Experts examine Mayo Clinic as model for reform

The Boston Globe reports on discrepancies in payments for health care providers.

30 Jan 2010

HCA reports fiscal 2009 fourth quarter and year-end financial results

HCA today announced preliminary financial and operating results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The financial results are subject to finalization associated with the Company's year-end financial and accounting procedures.

30 Jan 2010

Research roundup: Raising seniors' co-pays increases costs; The stimulus and safety net providers

New England Journal of Medicine: Increased Ambulatory Care Copayments And Hospitalizations Among The Elderly - This study examines the consequences of increasing copayments for outpatient care of Medicare enrollees in managed-care plans. "As compared with matched control plans in which copayments for ambulatory care were unchanged, Medicare plans that increased these copayments by an average of 95% for primary care and 74% for specialty care had a reduction in the number of outpatient visits but an increase in hospital admissions, in the number of days of hospital care, and in the proportion of enrollees who used hospital care," the authors write.

30 Jan 2010

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare completes its formal plans to affiliate with Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare has completed its formal plans to affiliate with Lake County's Lake Forest Hospital. Northwestern's health system has obtained both federal and state approvals to proceed with an affiliation agreement that will make Lake Forest Hospital a wholly owned entity of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare along with Northwestern Memorial Hospital on February 1, 2010.

30 Jan 2010

Obesity related health complications more dangerous than risks associated with bariatric surgery

Bariatric weight-loss surgery may sound dangerous and complicated, but a Geisinger physician warns that the real danger may be a life of obesity.

30 Jan 2010

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Gay teens and young adults face higher risk of bullying than their counterparts

NIFA awards $900,000 to Wallace Center at Winrock International to run HUFED Center

West Africa's Sahel belt could face famine in 2010

Cardiologist provides heart-healthy tips for women

Scientists currently working on 861 new cancer medicines

sigma-tau Group acquires Enzon’s specialty pharmaceutical business

At World Economic Forum, Gates Foundation announces 10-year, $10B vaccine commitment

American PhRMA companies commit $25M in medicines, medical supplies and cash for Haiti relief efforts

BEE Healthy Kids Fitness Buzz opened at Jefferson Science Magnet Elementary School in Norwalk

Governor Otter vows to fight Idaho's health care reform

Senate foreign relations committee hearing examines aid to Haiti, rebuilding; Senators introduce legislation

K-Bro Linen Income Fund acquires Vancouver linen business

Amilpar subsidiary holds 97.6% of Medial Saude's total capital after share acquisition

Novel health care approaches: The 'Medical Home' and 'Medicine at Work'

Breast cancer patient battles insurer; Recession burdens charity clinics

Mass. probe finds discrepancies in health care payments; Experts examine Mayo Clinic as model for reform

HCA reports fiscal 2009 fourth quarter and year-end financial results

Research roundup: Raising seniors' co-pays increases costs; The stimulus and safety net providers

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare completes its formal plans to affiliate with Lake Forest Hospital

Obesity related health complications more dangerous than risks associated with bariatric surgery

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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