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Thyroid specialists recommend thyroid function testing for pregnant women

Decreased thyroid function can have a detrimental effect on pregnancy outcomes. A majority of thyroid specialists surveyed recommend thyroid function testing for all pregnant women. The results of a survey conducted at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association will be delivered in a poster to be presented at the upcoming 83rd Annual Meeting of the ATA, October 16-20, 2013, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

17 Oct 2013

Doctors who make eye contact seem more empathetic to patients

Doctors who make a lot of eye contact are viewed as more likable and empathetic by patients, according to a new Northwestern Medicine- study.

17 Oct 2013

Researchers use technology to help immobilized stroke survivors regain some independence

A team of researchers from Montreal has found that stroke patients living with Locked-In Syndrome (LIS) who cannot move, swallow or even breathe on their own, can regain a remarkable level of independence with technological help.

17 Oct 2013

Use of antibiotics to treat catheter-associated bacteriuria infection show no change in mortality rates

With 30 million indwelling bladder catheters placed annually nationwide, patients face an increased risk of developing catheter-associated bacteriuria (bacteria in the urine). Many patients with indwelling urinary catheters acquire bacteria in the urinary tract while they are catheterized.

17 Oct 2013

Study focuses on vaccine-preventable illnesses in myasthenia gravis patients

A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine is considered a good first step in collecting data on vaccine-preventable illnesses in patients with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disorder causing weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles.

17 Oct 2013

Researchers find 5-fold increase in high cholesterol risk

What leads to high cholesterol? Your genes and lifestyle factors may not explain it all. A study presented today at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress has connected some of the risk for high cholesterol in adults to their mother's cholesterol levels before she even became pregnant.

17 Oct 2013

Sebelius gets 'full confidence' from Obama despite shaky exchange rollout

Amid a Republicans chorus calling for her to be fired, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius got the "full confidence" of President Barack Obama Tuesday.

17 Oct 2013

Using mobile device to check drug info prevents adverse events, say nursing home doctors

Nearly nine out of 10 nursing home physicians said that using their mobile devices to look up prescription drug information prevented at least one adverse drug event in the previous month, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Biomedical Informatics study published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.

17 Oct 2013

Nintedanib drug to treat NSCLC is submitted for approval from European Medicines Agency

Boehringer Ingelheim announced the submission of a Marketing Authorisation Application to the European Medicines Agency for the approval of its oral triple angiokinase inhibitor nintedanib, in combination with docetaxel, for the treatment of patients with locally advanced, metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) of adenocarcinoma tumour histology after first line chemotherapy.

17 Oct 2013

Tuesday came and went with little Capitol Hill progress on reaching an agreement to reopen the government, raise the debt ceiling

Differences among House G.O.P. lawmakers are a key factor in this ongoing Capitol Hill drama, as some members continue to push to advance ways to delay and and derail parts of the health law. The current proposal emerging from the Senate includes changes to the overhaul but most say these provisions would not not significantly alter the measure.

17 Oct 2013

Researchers suggest number of ways to improve sleep habits in care homes

A study of sleep habits in care homes has found that staffing levels, shift patterns and safety checks can significantly affect residents' ability to get a good night's sleep.

17 Oct 2013

Cambridge professor to speak about nature of viruses at free public lecture at University of Leicester

Former Regius Professor of Physic at the University of Cambridge to deliver public lecture on Monday 21 October

17 Oct 2013

BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib effective for patients with papillary thyroid cancer

Mutations in a gene that codes for the enzyme BRAF kinase have been associated with increased risk for papillary thyroid cancer. An early-stage clinical trial of the BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib resulted in either a partial response or stable disease in patients with PTC and BRAF mutations.

17 Oct 2013

Doctors may not accept patients who remain uninsured, reports study

The upcoming expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) won't lead physicians to reduce the number of new Medicaid patients they accept, suggests a study in the November issue of Medical Care, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

17 Oct 2013

Study explores advantages of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy for treating hyperparathyroidism

An open surgical procedure called bilateral neck exploration has been the gold standard operation for treating patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. But the development of a minimally invasive procedure to remove the parathyroid gland now offers a new option.

17 Oct 2013

Study shows that brains process pain of villains more than pain of people we like

Counterintuitive findings from a new USC study show that the part of the brain that is associated with empathizing with the pain of others is activated more strongly by watching the suffering of hateful people as opposed to likable people.

17 Oct 2013

Where seniors live affects their health care and the medications they get

The Associated Press examines how geography can make a key difference in the treatments that Medicare beneficiaries receive. Other outlets look at the annual open enrollment period for Medicare prescription drug plans. USA Today reports that thousands who rely on nursing home trust funds have had their savings mismanaged or stolen.

17 Oct 2013

Duke University launches new HIV/AIDS specialty concentration within Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Duke University School of Nursing is currently accepting applications for its new HIV/AIDS specialty concentration within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner major for the fall 2014 semester.

17 Oct 2013

Federal exchange: Initial expectations were rosy, but consumer frustration now taking root

The Washington Post reports that visits to healthcare.gov dropped 88 percent between Oct. 1 and Oct. 13. In an interview, President Barack Obama said the glitches consumers have experienced must be addressed.

17 Oct 2013

Cedars-Sinai awards $3.3M grants to organizations dedicated to community health, education and safety

Cedars-Sinai is awarding $3.3 million in grants to organizations dedicated to community health, education and safety for projects that will benefit residents in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles, including South Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Venice.

17 Oct 2013

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Thyroid specialists recommend thyroid function testing for pregnant women

Doctors who make eye contact seem more empathetic to patients

Researchers use technology to help immobilized stroke survivors regain some independence

Use of antibiotics to treat catheter-associated bacteriuria infection show no change in mortality rates

Study focuses on vaccine-preventable illnesses in myasthenia gravis patients

Researchers find 5-fold increase in high cholesterol risk

Sebelius gets 'full confidence' from Obama despite shaky exchange rollout

Using mobile device to check drug info prevents adverse events, say nursing home doctors

Nintedanib drug to treat NSCLC is submitted for approval from European Medicines Agency

Tuesday came and went with little Capitol Hill progress on reaching an agreement to reopen the government, raise the debt ceiling

Researchers suggest number of ways to improve sleep habits in care homes

Cambridge professor to speak about nature of viruses at free public lecture at University of Leicester

BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib effective for patients with papillary thyroid cancer

Doctors may not accept patients who remain uninsured, reports study

Study explores advantages of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy for treating hyperparathyroidism

Study shows that brains process pain of villains more than pain of people we like

Where seniors live affects their health care and the medications they get

Duke University launches new HIV/AIDS specialty concentration within Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Federal exchange: Initial expectations were rosy, but consumer frustration now taking root

Cedars-Sinai awards $3.3M grants to organizations dedicated to community health, education and safety

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