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Obese Britons suffer the real cost of obesity in every area of their lives, says new study

Half of Britain's obese are seriously damaging their wealth prospects as well as their health, a new study has revealed.

1 Nov 2009

Bacteria use a well-studied communication system to resist antibiotics

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark along with other collaborators in Denmark and the US found that the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa can 'switch on' production of molecules that kill white blood cells - preventing the bacteria being eliminated by the body's immune system.

1 Nov 2009

HCV progresses more rapidly after liver transplantation in African-Americans compared to whites

Previous studies have shown that hepatitis C virus (HCV) progresses slower prior to liver transplantation in African Americans than in whites. However, researchers demonstrate in this study, which will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, that the opposite is true after transplantation, in that recurrent HCV in the transplanted liver progresses faster in African Americans than in whites.

1 Nov 2009

New CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System from Accuray

Accuray Incorporated, a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today the introduction of the CyberKnife(®) VSI(TM) System, the latest addition to the CyberKnife product family.

1 Nov 2009

GOP slams House health bill, Dems face hurdles before floor votes

The political parties lined up for a weekend of political rhetoric, with Republicans slamming the House health reform bill as Democrats get ready to move the bills to the floor in the House and the Senate.

1 Nov 2009

Many details still bedevil Democrats in health reform bills

It was the usual partisan squabbling on the Sunday talk shows today, while Democrats are braced for a significant week ahead, ironing out significant differences in various health reform bills.

1 Nov 2009

Consumer Watchdog corrects Gov. Schwarzenegger's analysis of malpractice caps and premiums

Consumer Watchdog sent the following letter to Congressional leaders today in response to a letter sent by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in which he incorrectly cited California's draconian limits on the legal rights of injured patients as a successful cost containment tool. Consumer Watchdog is a nonpartisan nonprofit with offices in California and Washington, D.C.

31 Oct 2009

Hospitals and medical centers partner to share quality data to improve breast cancer treatment

The Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force has announced the 56 participating hospitals, medical centers and mammography providers that are partnering to share quality data in order to identify deficits and implement strategies to improve breast cancer screening and treatment and reduce breast cancer mortality disparities.

31 Oct 2009

Congressman Mike Thompson lauded for endorsing the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act

Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) praised Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) for his endorsement of the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009. Thompson joins Representatives Michael Honda (D-CA), Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) in strengthening California's Congressional support for this critically needed legislation.

31 Oct 2009

Employment discrimination based on genetic information prohibited: GINA Title II regulations

The Poster Compliance Center Research Department advises U.S. employers that a revised “Equal Employment Opportunity Is the Law” poster including new information about GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008) was issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The new GINA Title II regulations are effective Nov. 21, 2009.

31 Oct 2009

OMG to conduct Terminology Services Information Day to explore terminology services

OMG(TM) today announced that a special event, Terminology Services Information Day, will be co-located with the OMG Technical Meeting in Long Beach, CA USA on December 8, 2009. For more information and to register for this special event, please visit http://www.omg.org/terminology-services-day.

31 Oct 2009

CNA/NNOC protests over removal of 'Kucinich amendment' from healthcare bill

WHAT: Registered Nurses from the California Nurses Association, activist doctors from the California Physicians Alliance, school employees from the California School Employees Association, and workers and healthcare advocates from the Labor Taskforce on Guaranteed Healthcare will lead a protest Friday at the offices of U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman.

31 Oct 2009

Mariner makes available a white paper for improving patient and financial outcomes

Mariner, an industry-leading business intelligence and performance management solutions provider, makes available a White Paper, entitled, “Healthcare Performance Management Strategies for Highly Efficient Practices.”

31 Oct 2009

Amgen publishes Phase 3 study results of Aranesp

Amgen today announced the publication of results from TREAT (the Trial to Reduce Cardiovascular Events with Aranesp® Therapy), a large, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, Phase 3 pivotal study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) not on dialysis, moderate anemia and type-2 diabetes.

31 Oct 2009

London Genetics enters an intensive partnering programme

London Genetics Limited, an expert in the use of pharmacogenetics in clinical drug discovery and development, has entered an intensive partnering programme following on from its successful pharmacogenetic conference in September.

31 Oct 2009

Shire to present key data on ADHD treatments at national psychiatric meeting

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it will present key scientific data on its Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatments, INTUNIV- (guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets, Vyvanse- (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CII, and Daytrana- (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, at a national meeting of psychiatrists to be held October 27 - November 1 in Honolulu.

31 Oct 2009

Response and investigation of the outbreak of foodborne illnesses vary greatly

A survey of state health departments regarding their capacity to track produce-related foodborne illnesses found that the response and investigation of outbreaks varies greatly and can lead to delays in public-health response.

31 Oct 2009

HHS issues interim final rule with request for comments to strengthen enforcement of HIPAA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an interim final rule with request for comments today to strengthen its enforcement of the rules promulgated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

31 Oct 2009

Nu Skin Enterprises celebrates 25th Anniversary Convention in LA

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) concluded its 25th Anniversary Convention in Los Angeles with record attendance, record product sales and record contributions to its nonprofit foundation. The biannual global distributor convention attracted more than 12,000 distributors from the company's 48 international markets. The largest delegations of sales representatives came from the United States, Japan and Korea.

31 Oct 2009

Benefitfocus introduces new “Just Press Play” Open Enrollment Video

Enrolling in benefits can be confusing and stressful for employees. In anticipation of the upcoming Open Enrollment season, Benefitfocus, the largest healthcare benefits software provider in the U.S., is excited to announce its newest offering, the “Just Press Play” Open Enrollment Video. This video offering makes it easy for companies to deliver a branded, personalized message explaining employee benefit offerings and changes in a simplified and cost-effective manner.

31 Oct 2009

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Obese Britons suffer the real cost of obesity in every area of their lives, says new study

Bacteria use a well-studied communication system to resist antibiotics

HCV progresses more rapidly after liver transplantation in African-Americans compared to whites

New CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System from Accuray

GOP slams House health bill, Dems face hurdles before floor votes

Many details still bedevil Democrats in health reform bills

Consumer Watchdog corrects Gov. Schwarzenegger's analysis of malpractice caps and premiums

Hospitals and medical centers partner to share quality data to improve breast cancer treatment

Congressman Mike Thompson lauded for endorsing the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act

Employment discrimination based on genetic information prohibited: GINA Title II regulations

OMG to conduct Terminology Services Information Day to explore terminology services

CNA/NNOC protests over removal of 'Kucinich amendment' from healthcare bill

Mariner makes available a white paper for improving patient and financial outcomes

Amgen publishes Phase 3 study results of Aranesp

London Genetics enters an intensive partnering programme

Shire to present key data on ADHD treatments at national psychiatric meeting

Response and investigation of the outbreak of foodborne illnesses vary greatly

HHS issues interim final rule with request for comments to strengthen enforcement of HIPAA

Nu Skin Enterprises celebrates 25th Anniversary Convention in LA

Benefitfocus introduces new “Just Press Play” Open Enrollment Video

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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