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Post-surgical infections raise healthcare expenditures

Post-surgical infections significantly increase the chance of hospital readmission and death and cost as much as $60,000 per patient, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers who conducted the largest study of its kind to date.

16 Dec 2009

Infectious virus particles can bind to the surface of red blood cells: MHRP researchers

Free infectious HIV-1 is widely thought to be the major form of the virus in the blood of infected persons. U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) researchers, however, have demonstrated that essentially all of the infectious virus particles can bind to the surface of red blood cells isolated from each of 30 normal (non-infected) human donors.

16 Dec 2009

Prostate cancer tests promised but not delivered

Men's Health Network calls on Congress to ensure that healthcare reform does not override the prostate cancer testing benefit currently required of insurance companies in 37 states.

16 Dec 2009

Health information training dispels myths and promotes health awareness

Although growing numbers of people check their symptoms with "Dr. Google" or seek other medical advice online, many still lack the access and skills to take advantage of the Web's wealth of health information.

16 Dec 2009

Ouroboros Medical receives approval to market its spinal fusion product in Europe

Ouroboros Medical, Inc., an early stage medical device company focused on developing minimally invasive spine products for degenerated disc disease, has received approval to market Ouroboros’s spinal fusion product in Europe.

16 Dec 2009

Nebraska Medicare beneficiaries to make important decisions about their health coverage

Through the end of the year, thousands of Nebraska Medicare beneficiaries will be making important decisions about their health coverage. This is when the state's 268,000 Medicare beneficiaries get to decide which health benefits they will sign up and pay for in 2010.

16 Dec 2009

Drug monitoring may provide alternative treatments for patients with severe H1N1

An international team of Canadian and Spanish scientists have found the first potential immunological clue of why some people develop severe pneumonia when infected by the pandemic H1N1 virus.

16 Dec 2009

University of Missouri researchers work on immune-strengthening vaccine for newborns

As soon as babies are born, they are susceptible to diseases and infections, such as jaundice and e-coli. For up to a month, their immune systems aren't adequately developed to fight diseases. Although these infections are often minor, they can lead to serious problems if left untreated.

16 Dec 2009

NREF supports new post-residency fellowship grant program

The NREF has reached an agreement with Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. to provide funding to the NREF in support of the Foundation's new post-residency fellowship grant program.

16 Dec 2009

Higher leptin levels associated with lower incidence of AD and dementia

Persons with higher levels of leptin, a protein hormone produced by fat cells and involved in the regulation of appetite, may have an associated reduced incidence of Alzheimer disease and dementia, according to a study in the December 16 issue of JAMA.

16 Dec 2009

Scientists rediscover Cyclin G1 gene as prime target for anti-cancer therapies

Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, an emerging leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine, gained international validation of the cutting-edge science behind its lead oncology product, Rexin-G, when scientists around the world rediscovered the Cyclin G1 gene to be a major locus of cancer pathogenesis and disease progression, and thus a prime target for anti-cancer therapies.

16 Dec 2009

Study suggests physical activity influences depression and fatigue by increasing self-efficacy

Physical activity is known to reduce depression and fatigue in people struggling with chronic illness. A new study indicates that this effect stems from an individual's sense of mastery over - or belief in his or her ability to achieve - certain physical goals.

16 Dec 2009

CPA introduces 10 resolutions and rules to help people live healthy life

With rates of obesity and inactivity at alarming levels in Canada there has never been a more urgent time for our country's citizens to take control of their health. Members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) are calling on Canadians and their families to make 2010 the year they make meaningful and long lasting changes to their physical care and fitness habits.

16 Dec 2009

Discovery may yield new treatments for hormone-resistant prostate cancer

Patients with advanced prostate cancer are often treated with hormones, but when the tumours start growing again they have more and different blood vessels, reveals a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. This discovery paves the way for new treatments for hormone-resistant prostate cancer.

16 Dec 2009

Italian patent issued for NPM1 to test patients with AML

Xenomics, Inc., a developer of transrenal molecular diagnostics, announced today that a key Italian patent covering a unique diagnostic application with critical significance for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has issued.

16 Dec 2009

Interactive education program to fight against malaria

ONE and Malaria No More announced today they are accepting applications for the first-ever "Malaria Griots" program, a dynamic education course that will train and educate participants to become leaders in the fight against malaria.

16 Dec 2009

University of Florida obtains stimulus grant to establish ataxia consortium

University of Florida neurologists are trying to change that with the help of a $1 million Challenge grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to establish a nationwide network of physician-scientists with expertise in clinical ataxia research.

16 Dec 2009

Routine tests to patients in community health centers increase HIV screening: UCSF researchers

UCSF researchers have found that routinely offering rapid HIV tests to patients in community health centers can significantly increase the number of patients screened for HIV.

16 Dec 2009

MU researcher says older American women face unique barriers in healthcare

For Americans living in rural areas, obtaining and maintaining health care can be challenging. Aside from common barriers, including shortages of care providers and facilities, older women face additional challenges, according to Kay Libbus, a public health researcher at the University of Missouri. Libbus says that women ages 50-65 living in rural areas are at-risk for inadequate health care coverage and limited access to health information.

16 Dec 2009

U.S. patent for new bioadhesive drug delivery system awarded to SRI International

SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development organization, announced today the award of U.S. patent 7,592,021 for a new bioadhesive drug delivery system that enables enhanced release of drugs through the human body's mucous membranes.

16 Dec 2009

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Post-surgical infections raise healthcare expenditures

Infectious virus particles can bind to the surface of red blood cells: MHRP researchers

Prostate cancer tests promised but not delivered

Health information training dispels myths and promotes health awareness

Ouroboros Medical receives approval to market its spinal fusion product in Europe

Nebraska Medicare beneficiaries to make important decisions about their health coverage

Drug monitoring may provide alternative treatments for patients with severe H1N1

University of Missouri researchers work on immune-strengthening vaccine for newborns

NREF supports new post-residency fellowship grant program

Higher leptin levels associated with lower incidence of AD and dementia

Scientists rediscover Cyclin G1 gene as prime target for anti-cancer therapies

Study suggests physical activity influences depression and fatigue by increasing self-efficacy

CPA introduces 10 resolutions and rules to help people live healthy life

Discovery may yield new treatments for hormone-resistant prostate cancer

Italian patent issued for NPM1 to test patients with AML

Interactive education program to fight against malaria

University of Florida obtains stimulus grant to establish ataxia consortium

Routine tests to patients in community health centers increase HIV screening: UCSF researchers

MU researcher says older American women face unique barriers in healthcare

U.S. patent for new bioadhesive drug delivery system awarded to SRI International

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