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Pennsylvania state departments remind parents to never leave children alone in cars

The departments of Human Services (DHS) and Health today reminded Pennsylvanians to never leave children alone in cars, which could prove deadly after only a few minutes.

30 May 2015

New telemedicine plan for underinsured, uninsured individuals

The Affordable Care Act helped many become insured, yet 31 million people are "underinsured" with high deductible plans and face out-of-pocket medical costs that can cause serious financial stress.

30 May 2015

Hunter Hayes partners with American Red Cross to save lives through blood donation

Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes is partnering with the American Red Cross to help saves lives through blood donation.

30 May 2015

Study suggests race-specific equations to aid clinicians better calculate warfarin dosage

A new report demonstrates that clinical and genetic factors affecting dose requirements for warfarin vary by race. The study, published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology, proposes race-specific equations to help clinicians better calculate warfarin dosage.

30 May 2015

Brain Tumor Biotech Summit held in Manhattan on 29 May, 2015

Voices Against Brain Cancer, a national non-profit organization committed to finding a cure for brain cancer and brain tumors, and the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Long Island, will be hosting a Brain Tumor Biotech Summit on Friday, May 29th, 2015 at Lenox Hill Hospital's Einhorn Auditorium in Manhattan.

30 May 2015

Acupuncture-like TENS may be effective for treating radiation-induced xerostomia

Phase III results of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 0537 indicate that acupuncture-like, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (ALTENS) may be equally effective as pilocarpine, the current prescription medication in a pill, to treat radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth), according to a study published in the June 1, 2015 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics (Red Journal), the official scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

30 May 2015

Canadian government improves access to gluten-free diets to mark Celiac Awareness Month

To mark Celiac Awareness Month, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health today announced changes that will result in more safe food choices for Canadians with celiac disease by approving "gluten-free" claims on specially produced oats and foods containing these oats.

30 May 2015

Community of Hope Award for Medical Home Network

Medical Home Network was honored by Esperanza Health Centers yesterday receiving the Community of Hope Award in recognition for the positive impact the organization is helping primary care teams make for patients at the southwest side medical center.

30 May 2015

Modified herpes virus improves survival in melanoma patients

University of Louisville researcher Jason Chesney, M.D., Ph.D., deputy director of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, and a team of international scientists found that stage IIIb to IV melanoma patients treated with a modified cold sore (herpes) virus had improved survival.

30 May 2015

New home trial program launched for prescription eyewear

The leading global manufacturer and digital retailer of high-quality prescription glasses, has launched a new approach to home trial programs that makes it easier for consumers to try and buy eyewear online.

30 May 2015

Wings of Courage: New book pays tribute to Livonia girl who fought cancer

Leah James loved the color purple, Nemo and storybooks. She was also well known for her contagious smile and the phrase "my heart is happy" even when she was fighting cancer at age four.

30 May 2015

Racial socialization in early childhood may increase child's ability to excel in school

A child's ability to succeed academically is one of the strongest determinants of his or her future quality of life. In particular, it has been directly linked to overall longevity and several other critical health outcomes.

30 May 2015

Ventana, Halozyme partner to develop companion diagnostic assay for cancer treatment

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. and Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, announced today a global agreement to collaborate on the development of, and for Ventana to ultimately commercialize, a companion diagnostic assay for use with Halozyme's investigational new drug, PEGPH20

30 May 2015

U.S. District Court enters verdict in favor of faith-based car dealership in challenge to HHS abortion pill mandate

Today, a U.S. District Court entered a final judgment in favor of the family owned, faith-based car dealership in South Charleston, WV, Joe Holland Chevrolet and its principal owner Joseph B. Holland, Jr. in their legal challenge against the federal government's abortion pill mandate.

30 May 2015

MD Anderson Cancer Center's Jim Allison to receive Science of Oncology Award at ASCO 2015

The world's leading organization of oncologists will honor Jim Allison, Ph.D., for his pioneering research that led to a new way to treat cancer by unleashing an immune system attack rather than targeting tumors directly.

30 May 2015

Migraine surgery found effective among adolescent patients

As in adults, migraine surgery is effective for selected adolescent patients with severe migraine headaches that don't respond to standard treatments, reports a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2015

FVCG portfolio companies selected to present research at Bio International 2015

Actinobac Biomed, NovoPedics, Inc. and MentiNova, Inc., three biotech start-up companies originally funded with investments from Foundation Venture Capital Group (FVCG), have been selected to present their research at Bio International 2015 as part of the Start-Up Stadium and Company Presentation forums offered at the Conference, announced FVCG President James M. Golubieski.

30 May 2015

Doctor Evidence to contribute valuable clinical data to IBM Watson's oncology solutions, developer ecosystem

Today, Doctor Evidence, a clinical health research data provider, announced a content partnership with IBM Watson to contribute valuable clinical cancer research content to Watson's oncology solutions and developer ecosystem.

30 May 2015

Researchers explore new approaches to designing prosthetic limb with the ability to feel

Researchers are exploring new approaches to designing prosthetic hands capable of providing "sensory feedback." Advances toward developing prostheses with a sense of touch are presented in a special topic article in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2015

Cannabis business certification program to be held at CWCBExpo

A six-hour certification program on "How to Open a Cannabis Business," is being presented at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) at the Javits Center in New York, NY.

30 May 2015

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Pennsylvania state departments remind parents to never leave children alone in cars

New telemedicine plan for underinsured, uninsured individuals

Hunter Hayes partners with American Red Cross to save lives through blood donation

Study suggests race-specific equations to aid clinicians better calculate warfarin dosage

Brain Tumor Biotech Summit held in Manhattan on 29 May, 2015

Acupuncture-like TENS may be effective for treating radiation-induced xerostomia

Canadian government improves access to gluten-free diets to mark Celiac Awareness Month

Community of Hope Award for Medical Home Network

Modified herpes virus improves survival in melanoma patients

New home trial program launched for prescription eyewear

Wings of Courage: New book pays tribute to Livonia girl who fought cancer

Racial socialization in early childhood may increase child's ability to excel in school

Ventana, Halozyme partner to develop companion diagnostic assay for cancer treatment

U.S. District Court enters verdict in favor of faith-based car dealership in challenge to HHS abortion pill mandate

MD Anderson Cancer Center's Jim Allison to receive Science of Oncology Award at ASCO 2015

Migraine surgery found effective among adolescent patients

FVCG portfolio companies selected to present research at Bio International 2015

Doctor Evidence to contribute valuable clinical data to IBM Watson's oncology solutions, developer ecosystem

Researchers explore new approaches to designing prosthetic limb with the ability to feel

Cannabis business certification program to be held at CWCBExpo

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