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Few newly diagnosed high-cholesterol patients get screened for thyroid dysfunction: Study

Despite current guidelines that recommend newly diagnosed high-cholesterol patients have a TSH blood test done to make sure they do not have hypothyroidism, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center have found that only about half of these patients were screened for thyroid dysfunction.

15 Nov 2013

Small molecule compound shows significant success in controlling polyomaviruses

A team of scientists reports that a small molecule compound showed significant success in controlling the infectivity and spread of three polyomaviruses in human cell cultures. To date there has been no medicine approved to treat such viruses, which prey on transplant recipients, people with HIV, and others whose immune systems have been weakened.

15 Nov 2013

Eating protein-rich breakfast improves appetite control throughout the morning

While Americans generally consume enough protein, they tend to eat a small amount at breakfast, moderate amounts at lunch, and the largest amount at dinner. New research presented today at The Obesity Society's annual scientific meeting in Atlanta shows that eating high protein sausage and egg-based breakfasts curbed hunger throughout the morning, compared with a low-protein breakfast (pancakes and syrup) or skipping breakfast, in 18-55-year-old women.

15 Nov 2013

Identifying 'sensome' of microglia could improve treatments for neurodegenerative disorders

Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have used a new sequencing method to identify a group of genes used by the brain's immune cells - called microglia - to sense pathogenic organisms, toxins or damaged cells that require their response.

15 Nov 2013

House oversight panel grills administration tech officials on website woes

The White House's chief technology officer, Todd Park, told the committee that teams are working aggressively to get the website functioning "for the vast majority" of consumers by the administration's Nov. 30 deadline. Meanwhile, a second panel heard testimony about website and security concerns.

15 Nov 2013

Medical researchers discover structure of potential drug target for rare genetic disease

Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered the structure of a potential drug target for a rare genetic disease, paving the way for an alternative treatment for the condition.

15 Nov 2013

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals initiates pimavanserin Phase II trial in ADP patients

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative treatments that address unmet medical needs in neurological and related central nervous system disorders, today announced that it has initiated a Phase II feasibility trial designed to examine the efficacy and safety of pimavanserin as a treatment for patients with Alzheimer's disease psychosis.

15 Nov 2013

Obama faces trust issues as a result of health law woes

President Barack Obama -- and Democrats, by proxy -- face big political problems as a result of the botched rollout of the insurance website and the debunking of his pledge that Americans could keep their health plans if they liked them. Recent polls have Democrats and Republicans neck-and-neck in midterm election polls, and Fox News reports that half of voters think the president "knowingly lied" about the health law.

15 Nov 2013

Annexin A5 protein may have therapeutic potential for treatment of sepsis

Sepsis is the leading cause of in-hospital death and there is no specific treatment for it. Now, research led by Dr. Qingping Feng of Western University (London, Canada) suggests a protein called recombinant human annexin A5 may have therapeutic potential for the treatment of this disease. The paper is published in advance, online in Critical Care Medicine.

15 Nov 2013

AHF Lake Ida Healthcare Center offers specialized HIV/AIDS treatment

AIDS Healthcare Foundation is offering people living with HIV in South Florida a new opportunity for access to client-centered, specialized HIV/AIDS treatment and care through the AHF Lake Ida Healthcare Center. The clinic is operated under Pierre Dorsainvil, MD. Dr. Dorsainvil and his staff are fluent in English and Creole.

15 Nov 2013

UHS total revenues increase 2.4% to $104.3 million in Q3 2013

Universal Hospital Services, Inc., a leading provider of medical equipment management and service solutions, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

15 Nov 2013

ABM Healthcare Support Services business launched to meet the needs of healthcare industry

ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, today announced the launch of its ABM Healthcare Support Services business, which combines the strengths of HHA Services, Healthcare Parking Systems of America and ABM Health.

15 Nov 2013

InnerWorkings enters into new multi-year procurement partnership with Easter Seals

InnerWorkings, Inc., a leading global marketing supply chain company, and Easter Seals, the leading nonprofit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical and mental disabilities and other special needs, today announced a new multi-year fundraising-focused procurement partnership. Under the agreement, InnerWorkings will manage the printing and logistics of Easter Seals' fundraising materials.

15 Nov 2013

When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids' diets improve

When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids' diets improve. According to new research led by Michigan State University and published in the current issue of Childhood Obesity, when schools offered snacks in lunchtime a la carte or vending that were mostly or entirely healthful, students responded with improvements in their diets, said Katherine Alaimo, MSU associate professor of food, science and human nutrition.

15 Nov 2013

YMCA of Greater New York continues to expand Diabetes Prevention Program

The YMCA of Greater New York continues to expand its evidence-based, award-winning YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, which to-date has helped New Yorkers shed more than two tons of excess weight - or 4,466 pounds - and reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

15 Nov 2013

Spirituality in teens linked with increased positive social behaviors, reduced narcissism

If the spirit is truly willing, perhaps the flesh is not so weak, after all. Increased spirituality in teens undergoing substance abuse treatment is associated with greater likelihood of abstinence (as measured by toxicology screens), increased positive social behaviors, and reduced narcissism, according to a study by researchers from The University of Akron, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Baylor University.

15 Nov 2013

AdCare Health Systems third quarter 2013 revenues up 5%

AdCare Health Systems, Inc., a leading long-term care provider, reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

15 Nov 2013

Kaiser Permanente to open doors to brand new specialty center in Lone Tree, Colorado

After years of planning, construction and preparation, Kaiser Permanente will open the doors to a brand new specialty center in Lone Tree on December 2nd. This is the largest construction project and the most significant addition to the health plan's brick-and-mortar presence in Colorado in nearly a decade.

15 Nov 2013

Malaria No More honors Hillary Rodham Clinton with Global Leadership Award

In an inspiring awards dinner Monday night, Malaria No More presented Former United States Secretary of State and Former Senator from New York Hillary Rodham Clinton with the Global Leadership Award.

15 Nov 2013

California beating all other states in health law exchange enrollment

California is the bright spot in enrolling people in the health law's insurance exchanges -- beating even the federal Healthcare.gov in how many have signed up. Still, California's enrollment figures -- representing about a third of all signups around the nation -- mean less than 1 percent of uninsured Californians have signed up for plans.

15 Nov 2013

Medical News

Few newly diagnosed high-cholesterol patients get screened for thyroid dysfunction: Study

Small molecule compound shows significant success in controlling polyomaviruses

Eating protein-rich breakfast improves appetite control throughout the morning

Identifying 'sensome' of microglia could improve treatments for neurodegenerative disorders

House oversight panel grills administration tech officials on website woes

Medical researchers discover structure of potential drug target for rare genetic disease

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals initiates pimavanserin Phase II trial in ADP patients

Obama faces trust issues as a result of health law woes

Annexin A5 protein may have therapeutic potential for treatment of sepsis

AHF Lake Ida Healthcare Center offers specialized HIV/AIDS treatment

UHS total revenues increase 2.4% to $104.3 million in Q3 2013

ABM Healthcare Support Services business launched to meet the needs of healthcare industry

InnerWorkings enters into new multi-year procurement partnership with Easter Seals

When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids' diets improve

YMCA of Greater New York continues to expand Diabetes Prevention Program

Spirituality in teens linked with increased positive social behaviors, reduced narcissism

AdCare Health Systems third quarter 2013 revenues up 5%

Kaiser Permanente to open doors to brand new specialty center in Lone Tree, Colorado

Malaria No More honors Hillary Rodham Clinton with Global Leadership Award

California beating all other states in health law exchange enrollment

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

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Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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