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Medicaid enrollment is 'early success story,' but website's problems are still causing sign-up difficulties

The Associated Press reports on the larger enrollment in states that are expanding their Medicaid programs. However, The New York Times points out that the snags on the marketplace websites may be holding up thousands of others who will be eligible for the state-federal program for low-income people.

13 Nov 2013

Research findings may offer clues to help prevent stress-related health problems

Researchers hope to discover why some people struggle with their spirituality or religious beliefs and practices in the face of life's challenges while others don't.

13 Nov 2013

Professor receives NOK 75M grant to develop idea for next generation personalized cancer therapy

Extensive statistical analyses of the mutation distribution in several thousand cancerous tumours make it possible to find cures for types of cancer that cannot be treated today.

13 Nov 2013

Unlike their health law counterparts, young adults can't stay on TRICARE until age 26

Young adult dependents are not allowed to stay on TRICARE until age 26 unlike under the health law, Fox News reports. Some health law fine print means states have significant leeway in deciding how much or how little dental coverage to offer to children.

13 Nov 2013

Novel discovery of RUNX3 gene provides new insights on defence mechanism against lung cancer

Novel discovery relating to the function of RUNX3 gene provides new insights on human defence mechanism against early stages of lung cancer development

13 Nov 2013

Study uncovers novel mechanism that helps govern regulated gene expression

A study led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine shines a new light on molecular tools our cells use to govern regulated gene expression. The study was published on line in advance of print November 10 in the journal Nature Structural and Molecular Biology.

13 Nov 2013

FibroGen presents China-based Phase 2 study data of roxadustat for treatment of CKD patients

FibroGen, Inc. (FibroGen), today announced that data from a China-based Phase 2 study of roxadustat (FG-4592), a first-in-class oral compound in late stage development for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), were presented in an oral session at the 2013 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week in Atlanta, Georgia.

13 Nov 2013

HealthSouth enters into privately negotiated exchange agreements

HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) today announced that the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements under which it will issue $320 million in aggregate principal amount of new 2.0% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2043 in exchange for 257,110 shares of the Company's outstanding 6.5% Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share.

13 Nov 2013

Understanding the origins of delinquent and deviant behaviors

Physical and chemical changes in the brain during development can potentially play a role in some delinquent and deviant behaviors, according to research released today. Studies looking at the underlying mechanisms that influence our ability to exercise self-control were presented at Neuroscience 2013, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world's largest source of emerging news about brain science and health.

13 Nov 2013

Study on MRIUS-guided prostate biopsy wins first prize for best poster at EAU13th CEM

Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Ultrasound (MRIUS)- guided prostate biopsy has high sensitivity to detect prostate abnormalities compared with transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS biopsy) of MRI positive findings.

13 Nov 2013

Researchers create intravaginal ring using MPT to protect women from HIV and unintended pregnancy

A new intravaginal ring (IVR) has been developed for the sustained 90-day co-delivery of tenofovir and levonorgestrel, an anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drug and a contraceptive.

13 Nov 2013

The political challenge for health law supporters: proving the health law is a success, rather than an SNL skit

For vulnerable House Democrats, the task of blunting criticism of the overhaul is especially important. Meanwhile, House Republicans have a plan to keep playing offense on the issue, with a number of votes planned this week.

13 Nov 2013

Researchers use bioelectrical impedance analysis ratios to assess Lymphedema in breast cancer patients

Viewed as one of the most feared outcomes of breast cancer treatment, doctors struggle detecting and diagnosing breast-cancer related Lymphedema--a condition affecting the lymphatic system and causing psychosocial distress and physical challenges for patients.

13 Nov 2013

Study highlights disparities in access to diabetes treatment in European countries

Hundreds of thousands of people living with diabetes in Europe do not have access to the treatment they need, putting their health at risk. These are the initial findings of a study by the International Diabetes Federation Europe on Access to Quality Medicines and Medical Devices for Diabetes Care in Europe.

13 Nov 2013

Merck Serono signs co-development and commercialization agreement for BeiGene-290

Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical division of Merck, today announced that a global licensing, co-development, and commercialization agreement for BeiGene-290 has been signed with BeiGene Co., Ltd., a biotech research and development company in Beijing, China.

13 Nov 2013

Researchers identify link between narrowed heart valves and special lipoprotein in blood

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Herlev Hospital and Rigshospitalet have identified a clear link between narrowed heart valves and a special lipoprotein in the blood. In the long term, the research may well help to prevent valvular heart disease.

13 Nov 2013

Tech companies ready new tools to cash in on health law enrollment

Tech companies are preparing new software and apps to cash in on the million of Americans who will soon be making insurance decisions for the first time. In the meantime, how three 20-somethings were able to get healthcare.gov up and running when more than 50 contractors could not.

13 Nov 2013

Dermatologist offers tips for healthy hair when using hair treatments

While coloring your hair is a common beauty treatment, the process can leave your hair dry and brittle. Fortunately, dermatologists, who are experts in the care of the skin, hair and nails, offer tips for coloring and perming your hair while keeping it healthy.

13 Nov 2013

Teen athletes more likely to misuse opioids medications

Teen athletes derive many positive benefits from participating in sports, but their increased risk of sports-related injuries may also heighten their risk for medication misuse and abuse, especially for boys, finds a recent study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

13 Nov 2013

HIV/AIDS experts awarded over $5M to foster health and medical research skills in India, Africa

Experts in HIV/AIDS at the Johns Hopkins University's School of Medicine and the university's Bloomberg School of Public Health have been awarded more than $5 million by the Fogarty International Center's HIV Research Training Program to foster health and medical research skills in India, Uganda, Ethiopia and Malawi.

13 Nov 2013

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Medicaid enrollment is 'early success story,' but website's problems are still causing sign-up difficulties

Research findings may offer clues to help prevent stress-related health problems

Professor receives NOK 75M grant to develop idea for next generation personalized cancer therapy

Unlike their health law counterparts, young adults can't stay on TRICARE until age 26

Novel discovery of RUNX3 gene provides new insights on defence mechanism against lung cancer

Study uncovers novel mechanism that helps govern regulated gene expression

FibroGen presents China-based Phase 2 study data of roxadustat for treatment of CKD patients

HealthSouth enters into privately negotiated exchange agreements

Understanding the origins of delinquent and deviant behaviors

Study on MRIUS-guided prostate biopsy wins first prize for best poster at EAU13th CEM

Researchers create intravaginal ring using MPT to protect women from HIV and unintended pregnancy

The political challenge for health law supporters: proving the health law is a success, rather than an SNL skit

Researchers use bioelectrical impedance analysis ratios to assess Lymphedema in breast cancer patients

Study highlights disparities in access to diabetes treatment in European countries

Merck Serono signs co-development and commercialization agreement for BeiGene-290

Researchers identify link between narrowed heart valves and special lipoprotein in blood

Tech companies ready new tools to cash in on health law enrollment

Dermatologist offers tips for healthy hair when using hair treatments

Teen athletes more likely to misuse opioids medications

HIV/AIDS experts awarded over $5M to foster health and medical research skills in India, Africa

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

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