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New tool kit aims to support family planning efforts

In developing regions where the economy is weak and medical services are limited, global health experts say as many as 200 million women want access to long-term, reversible contraceptives to avoid unintended pregnancies and to help space out the births of their children.

2 Jun 2015

NCCN to host policy summit on emerging issues in tissue allocation

Tissue allocation is a growing issue of concern for many researchers due, in part, to expanding research interests in precision medicine. The increased demand by pharmaceutical and biotech companies for patient tissue specimens collected for clinical care and trials presents clinical, ethical, and legal issues.

2 Jun 2015

New study on vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in pediatric sports-related concussion

Researchers from the Canada North Concussion Network in Manitoba investigated the frequency of vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in children and adolescents with sports-related concussion and found that its presence was predictive of a prolonged recovery.

2 Jun 2015

Helsinn launches Helsinn Integrative Care division at ASCO Annual Meeting

Helsinn, the Swiss Group focused on building quality cancer care, announces today that its recently launched Helsinn Integrative Care division is meeting the cancer community at booth 6033 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, May 29-June 2, Chicago, Illinois.

2 Jun 2015

Decipher genomic analysis platform predicts tumor responsiveness to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in MIBC patients

GenomeDx Biosciences today announced that the robust Decipher genomic analysis platform, successfully classified various subtypes of bladder cancer based on the genomic expression of certain biomarkers, including one type associated with resistance to cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Importantly, this unique genomic signature has potential as a tool to predict tumor responsiveness to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancers (MIBC).

2 Jun 2015

New figures show that adults in East Midlands do not trust the tobacco industry

On World No Tobacco Day, new figures show that adults in the East Midlands don’t trust the tobacco industry. This is at a time when tobacco companies have been lobbying local and national governments to work with them more closely.

2 Jun 2015

Genesis Rehab Services forms groundbreaking partnership with Zhejiang Bang-Er Medical Group

Genesis Rehab Services, a division of Genesis HealthCare, one of the nation's largest providers of post-acute care, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Zhejiang Bang-Er Medical Group, an orthopedic hospital system in China.

2 Jun 2015

Telbivudine drug prevents perinatal transmission of HBV

The antiviral drug telbivudine prevents perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV), according to a study in the June issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

2 Jun 2015

Rhinoplasty procedure more popular amongst men

Earlier this year, data was released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that detailed the rise in male plastic surgery procedures. The overall conclusion was that male procedures had risen 43 percent in the past 5 years.

2 Jun 2015

Using earlier surgical intervention more beneficial to patient with degenerative mitral valve disease

A more aggressive approach to treating degenerative mitral valve disease, using earlier surgical intervention and less invasive techniques, is more beneficial to the patient than "watchful waiting," according to an article in the June 2015 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

2 Jun 2015

Medicare physician reimbursement data could be confusing to the public

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today released to the public data relating to 2013 Medicare payments made to physicians and other providers. In response, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is providing necessary context for the reimbursement data, which in its raw form are often complex and difficult to understand.

2 Jun 2015

Highmark completes merger with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Today, Highmark Inc. closed its merger with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA) after securing approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. The merged company will operate as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and continue to provide health insurance coverage and administrative services to nearly 550,000 individuals in the 13 counties of northeastern Pennsylvania.

2 Jun 2015

Consultation process launched to support development of Federal Framework on Lyme Disease

Today, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Gregory Taylor launched a consultation process to support the development of a Federal Framework on Lyme Disease.

2 Jun 2015

Combination of Tafinlar and Mekinist drugs improves outcomes in patients with metastatic melanoma

Novartis today announced data from the Phase III COMBI-d study showing a significant survival benefit for patients with BRAF V600E/K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma when treated with the combination of Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib) compared to Tafinlar monotherapy alone.

2 Jun 2015

Philips to highlight range of Magnetic Resonance solutions at 23rd ISMRM

Royal Philips today announced the range of its Magnetic Resonance (MR) solutions to be showcased at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine's (ISMRM) 23rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Toronto, Canada.

2 Jun 2015

Researchers develop hybrid tissue-engineered heart valve using patient's own cells

Researchers have created a new heart valve that combines a patient's own cells with metal alloy for a more durable replacement with potentially fewer complications, according to an article in the June 2015 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

2 Jun 2015

Upsher-Smith announces FDA approval of sNDA for Qudexy XR extended-release capsules

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Qudexy XR (topiramate) extended-release capsules for use as initial monotherapy in patients two years of age and older who are experiencing partial-onset seizures (POS) or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

2 Jun 2015

CHLA opens doors of new Encino outpatient care center

Children's Hospital Los Angeles opened the doors of its new outpatient care center in Encino today. The pediatric medical facility, Children's Hospital Los Angeles - Encino, will be staffed by physicians who are Board-certified in pediatric specialties and subspecialties, including hematology-oncology, nephrology, neurology, orthopaedics, pediatric surgery and urology.

2 Jun 2015

Surgical resection, chemo and radiation therapy combination could benefit metastatic NSCLC patients

Patients diagnosed with an advanced form of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may benefit from surgical resection (removal of all or part of the lung) in combination with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, according to an article in the June 2015 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

2 Jun 2015

Researchers identify previously unknown gene mutation that causes achromatopsia

People with achromatopsia, an inherited eye disorder, see the world literally in black and white. Worse yet, their extreme sensitivity to light makes them nearly blind in bright sunlight. Now, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health System have identified a previously unknown gene mutation that underlies this disorder.

2 Jun 2015

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New tool kit aims to support family planning efforts

NCCN to host policy summit on emerging issues in tissue allocation

New study on vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in pediatric sports-related concussion

Helsinn launches Helsinn Integrative Care division at ASCO Annual Meeting

Decipher genomic analysis platform predicts tumor responsiveness to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in MIBC patients

New figures show that adults in East Midlands do not trust the tobacco industry

Genesis Rehab Services forms groundbreaking partnership with Zhejiang Bang-Er Medical Group

Telbivudine drug prevents perinatal transmission of HBV

Rhinoplasty procedure more popular amongst men

Using earlier surgical intervention more beneficial to patient with degenerative mitral valve disease

Medicare physician reimbursement data could be confusing to the public

Highmark completes merger with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Consultation process launched to support development of Federal Framework on Lyme Disease

Combination of Tafinlar and Mekinist drugs improves outcomes in patients with metastatic melanoma

Philips to highlight range of Magnetic Resonance solutions at 23rd ISMRM

Researchers develop hybrid tissue-engineered heart valve using patient's own cells

Upsher-Smith announces FDA approval of sNDA for Qudexy XR extended-release capsules

CHLA opens doors of new Encino outpatient care center

Surgical resection, chemo and radiation therapy combination could benefit metastatic NSCLC patients

Researchers identify previously unknown gene mutation that causes achromatopsia

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