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New treatment approach may improve survival rates for certain patients with stage 4 lung cancer

A clinical trial that combined stereotactic body radiation therapy with a specific chemotherapy regimen more than doubled survival rates for certain stage 4 lung cancer patients, UT Southwestern Medical Center cancer researchers report.

2 Jan 2015

New study finds that exercise may improve lives of Parkinson's disease patients

Exercise may help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance, ability to move around and quality of life, even if it does not reduce their risk of falling, according to a new study published in the December 31, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

2 Jan 2015

Loyola to be included in "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for neonatal care

Loyola University Medical Center will be included in the "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for caring for the world's smallest baby.

2 Jan 2015

PA Department of Aging awarded grant to enhance volunteer programs

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has received a Performance Improvement and Innovation grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living. The grant of $200,000 will be devoted to assist local APPRISE programs in developing strategic approaches to enhance volunteer programs.

2 Jan 2015

BCBSAZ's cooking contest aims at motivating Arizona kids to improve daily food choices

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is launching its 2015 kids cooking contest aimed at motivating Arizona kids to incorporate healthy options into their daily food choices. For the fifth consecutive year, the company is looking for great-tasting, kid-inspired side dishes for the Walk On! Kids Cooking Challenge.

2 Jan 2015

Top cancer research and clinical developments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2014

Immunotherapy, genomic profiling, and investigating game-changing drug therapies topped the list of most important cancer research and clinical developments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2014.

1 Jan 2015

NASHCO issues statement on taking over of Iowa Insurance Division by CoOportunity Health

Dr. Martin Hickey, Chairman of the National Alliance of State Health CO-OPs' Board of Directors, made the following statement regarding the recent announcement that the Iowa Insurance Division is taking over CoOportunity Health.

1 Jan 2015

Cardiac arrest associated with high mortality even in the world of Star Trek

The Star Trek universe is one of the most popular pieces of science fiction entertainment. Lots of the technologies seen in the TV and cinema episodes featuring Captain Kirk, Mr Spock or Captain Picard were once regarded as futuristic, but have now become reality - with examples including wireless communication or portable computers. In a recent study by the University Department of Emergency Medicine at the MedUni Vienna, the make-believe future of the human race depicted in this series has been used to investigate the frequency and mortality of cardiac arrests in the 24th century.

1 Jan 2015

MiMedx pleased with FDA Draft Guidance on Minimal Manipulation of HCT/Ps

MiMedx Group, Inc., the leading regenerative medicine company utilizing human amniotic tissue and patent-protected processes to develop and market advanced products and therapies for the Wound Care, Surgical, Orthopedic, Spinal, Sports Medicine, Ophthalmic and Dental sectors of healthcare, commented on the Draft Guidance for Industry on Minimal Manipulation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products ("HCT/Ps") that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") published for comment on December 23, 2014.

31 Dec 2014

Final Phase 1 data of zoptarelin doxorubicin Phase 1/2 trial published in Clinical Cancer Research

Aeterna Zentaris Inc. today announced that an article on final data for the Phase 1 portion of the ongoing Phase 1/2 trial in prostate cancer with zoptarelin doxorubicin (formerly AEZS-108), a hybrid molecule composed of a synthetic peptide carrier and a well-known chemotherapy agent, doxorubicin, has been published in the December issue of Clinical Cancer Research.

31 Dec 2014

Elements Behavioral Health acquires Park Bench Group Counseling

Elements Behavioral Health, a leading nationwide provider of addiction and mental health treatment programs, announced today that it has acquired Park Bench Group Counseling, located in Southeastern New Jersey.

31 Dec 2014

Scientists create virtual 3D model of organ prior to operation

During minimally invasive operations, a surgeon has to trust the information displayed on the screen: A virtual 3D model of the respective organ shows where a tumor is located and where sensitive vessels can be found.

31 Dec 2014

Combination of bedaquiline and verapamil reduces side effects, improves outcomes for TB patients

While an effective treatment is available for combating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, it carries serious side effects for patients.

31 Dec 2014

SCSM and Phreesia partner to speed up patients’ check-in process

SC Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (SCSM) has implemented Phreesia, the nation's leading healthcare point-of-service provider, to stay on the cutting edge of patient care, improve the patient experience and maximize collections.

31 Dec 2014

Sex enhancement product recalled after Health Canada test finds undeclared drug ingredient

One lot of the sex enhancement product "Forta for Men" (NPN 80045132) is being recalled after Health Canada testing confirmed it contains an undeclared drug: homosildenafil.

31 Dec 2014

Study shows that reprogramming stem cells can prevent cancer following full body radiation

The body has evolved ways to get rid of faulty stem cells. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published today in the journal Stem Cells shows that one of these ways is a "program" that makes stem cells damaged by radiation differentiate into other cells that can no longer survive forever.

31 Dec 2014

5 bad strategies to avoid when losing weight

Is your New Year's resolution to lose weight? Here are five bad strategies to avoid, according to Dr. Aaron Michelfelder of Loyola University Health System.

31 Dec 2014

WiserTogether, Best Doctors team up to provide best treatment options for employers, members

WiserTogether, Inc., a healthcare treatment comparison tool, has established a relationship with Best Doctors, Inc., the global health services company that brings together the best minds in medicine to help people get the right diagnosis and treatment plan.

31 Dec 2014

Synthetic Biologics doses first patient in SYN-004 Phase 1b trial to prevent C. difficile infection

Synthetic Biologics, Inc., a developer of pathogen-specific therapies for serious infections and diseases, with a focus on protecting the microbiome, today announced that enrollment has initiated and the first patient was dosed in a Phase 1b clinical trial of SYN-004, an investigational oral beta-lactamase enzyme for the prevention of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea and secondary antibiotic-resistant infections in patients receiving intravenous (IV) beta-lactam antibiotic therapy.

31 Dec 2014

OncoGenex executes initial agreement with Teva to regain rights to custirsen

OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has executed an initial agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. to regain rights to custirsen, an investigational compound currently being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical development as a treatment for prostate and lung cancers.

31 Dec 2014

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New treatment approach may improve survival rates for certain patients with stage 4 lung cancer

New study finds that exercise may improve lives of Parkinson's disease patients

Loyola to be included in "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for neonatal care

PA Department of Aging awarded grant to enhance volunteer programs

BCBSAZ's cooking contest aims at motivating Arizona kids to improve daily food choices

Top cancer research and clinical developments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2014

NASHCO issues statement on taking over of Iowa Insurance Division by CoOportunity Health

Cardiac arrest associated with high mortality even in the world of Star Trek

MiMedx pleased with FDA Draft Guidance on Minimal Manipulation of HCT/Ps

Final Phase 1 data of zoptarelin doxorubicin Phase 1/2 trial published in Clinical Cancer Research

Elements Behavioral Health acquires Park Bench Group Counseling

Scientists create virtual 3D model of organ prior to operation

Combination of bedaquiline and verapamil reduces side effects, improves outcomes for TB patients

SCSM and Phreesia partner to speed up patients’ check-in process

Sex enhancement product recalled after Health Canada test finds undeclared drug ingredient

Study shows that reprogramming stem cells can prevent cancer following full body radiation

5 bad strategies to avoid when losing weight

WiserTogether, Best Doctors team up to provide best treatment options for employers, members

Synthetic Biologics doses first patient in SYN-004 Phase 1b trial to prevent C. difficile infection

OncoGenex executes initial agreement with Teva to regain rights to custirsen

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