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Cases of elderly dementia projected to triple by mid-century

By the middle of the century, the number of older people suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia will nearly triple, severely straining caregiving resources, the charity Alzheimer's Disease International says in a new study released Thursday (Neuman, 9/19).

21 Sep 2013

Hoopes Vision surgeon implants first light adjustable intraocular artificial lens

On September 4th Dr. Phillip C. Hoopes, Jr., a surgeon at Hoopes Vision, successfully placed a light adjustable intraocular lens implant in a cataract patient as part of a new FDA clinical study.

21 Sep 2013

HHS warns Texas gov. against adding 'cumbersome requirements' for navigators

The federal letter comes in response to an effort by Gov. Perry to tighten rules to protect consumers' confidential information. Also in news about the efforts to get the online marketplaces running, federal and some state officials again pledge that exchanges will be ready for operation on Oct. 1, but the Wall Street Journal reports on some new glitches.

21 Sep 2013

BEDA to launch National Weight Stigma Awareness Week to create awareness on weight stigma

The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) will launch its third annual National Weight Stigma Awareness Week (WSAW), September 23-27, 2013. This online event will help build awareness of what weight stigma is, the harmful effects weight stigma can have on people of all ages in all environments, and what can be done to stop it.

21 Sep 2013

Mother who smoke during her pregnancy may transmit asthma to future generation

Asthma is a serious public health problem. An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from this sometimes deadly lung disease, a number expected to increase to 400 million by 2025. One well-established risk factor for asthma is having a mother who smoked during her pregnancy.

21 Sep 2013

Evolve IP announces that FirmTech joins its CloudNOW partner program

Evolve IP, The Cloud Services Company™, today announced that FirmTech has joined its CloudNOW partner program and is offering Evolve IP's award-winning virtual data centers/ servers, virtual desktops, and disaster recovery services to law offices in the Southern United States. Out of the gate, FirmTech was able to immediately identify business needs and implement solutions for several law firms.

21 Sep 2013

Phase III EINSTEIN trial program: XARELTO reduces risk of DVT and PE

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today a newly published, pooled analysis of the Phase III EINSTEIN trial program, showing XARELTO (rivaroxaban) is as effective as the standard of care in reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in people with symptomatic DVT or PE, while reducing the incidence of major bleeding by 46 percent.

21 Sep 2013

Affordable IVF delivers first in vitro baby just 9 months in operation

After only 9 months in operation, Affordable IVF is excited to share that it's first in vitro baby has been born, it was announced today.

21 Sep 2013

Fingerstick blood sample test using i-STAT device not accurate in determining troponin level: Study

Researchers have determined that fingerstick cardiac troponin I assay testing using thepoint-of-care i-STAT device is not accurate enough to determine the exact troponin level without the application of a corrective term.

21 Sep 2013

Longer looks: Psychology of gun control; saying goodbye; questioning ADHD

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21 Sep 2013

More AIDS-defining illnesses and severe side effects occur with appropriate comparator therapy

The drug combination of elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil (elvitegravir fixed combination, trade name: Stribild) has been approved in Germany since May 2013 for the treatment of adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1).

21 Sep 2013

Research on synapse stabilization aids understanding of autism, schizophrenia, intellectual disability

When we're born, our brains aren't very organized. Every brain cell talks to lots of other nearby cells, sending and receiving signals across connections called synapses.

21 Sep 2013

Natural eradication of Helicobacter from human populations

Gut-dwelling bacteria are attracting increasing attention, particularly those associated with human diseases. Helicobacter pylori is found in the stomach of humans, where it may cause chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers, although the majority of infections are asymptomatic.

21 Sep 2013

As defunding vote triggers GOP 'family feud,' strong personalities and tough talk take center stage

Conservatives in the House have pressured Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to advance their goal of defunding the health law, and criticized Senate cosnervative colleagues for caving on the issue. There are also threats of filibuster and concerns about the impact this strategy could have on the Republican party.

21 Sep 2013

Porter Adventist Hospital attains Magnet recognition for professional nursing practice

Porter Adventist Hospital has again attained Magnet recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program. This voluntary credentialing program for hospitals recognizes excellence in nursing. This credential is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

21 Sep 2013

Home Depot will send part-timers to health insurance exchanges

The giant home improvement chain said it will send almost 20,000 part-time employees to the health law's online marketplaces for insurance. Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports that small businesses are racing to renew their health policies before year's end to avoid having to comply with the health law's requirements, which take effect Jan. 1.

21 Sep 2013

New Department of Medical Education created for Loyola medical students

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine has formed a new Department of Medical Education. Under the direction of chair Mark Kuczewski, PhD, and vice-chair William C. McGaghie, PhD, the department will focus on faculty development to create an even more engaging environment for Loyola medical students.

21 Sep 2013

Organic Spa Magazine collaborates with Oprah to bring readers from "Super Soul Sunday"

Organic Spa Magazine is collaborating with Oprah to bring readers and viewers clips from the new season of "Super Soul Sunday" and a sneak peak from its debut episode.

21 Sep 2013

Virginia Tech to conduct workshop on Neuroscience of Cognition, Computation, and Decisions

Nearly two dozen of the world's leading neuroscientists will gather in Switzerland next month to share their latest findings on the mysteries of how the brain processes information and makes decisions.

21 Sep 2013

Skilled Healthcare announces funding of first loans insured by U.S. Department of HUD

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (NYSE: SKH) today announced the funding of its first loans insured by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The loans have a combined principal balance of $21.6 million and are secured by three skilled nursing facilities.

21 Sep 2013

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Cases of elderly dementia projected to triple by mid-century

Hoopes Vision surgeon implants first light adjustable intraocular artificial lens

HHS warns Texas gov. against adding 'cumbersome requirements' for navigators

BEDA to launch National Weight Stigma Awareness Week to create awareness on weight stigma

Mother who smoke during her pregnancy may transmit asthma to future generation

Evolve IP announces that FirmTech joins its CloudNOW partner program

Phase III EINSTEIN trial program: XARELTO reduces risk of DVT and PE

Affordable IVF delivers first in vitro baby just 9 months in operation

Fingerstick blood sample test using i-STAT device not accurate in determining troponin level: Study

Longer looks: Psychology of gun control; saying goodbye; questioning ADHD

More AIDS-defining illnesses and severe side effects occur with appropriate comparator therapy

Research on synapse stabilization aids understanding of autism, schizophrenia, intellectual disability

Natural eradication of Helicobacter from human populations

As defunding vote triggers GOP 'family feud,' strong personalities and tough talk take center stage

Porter Adventist Hospital attains Magnet recognition for professional nursing practice

Home Depot will send part-timers to health insurance exchanges

New Department of Medical Education created for Loyola medical students

Organic Spa Magazine collaborates with Oprah to bring readers from "Super Soul Sunday"

Virginia Tech to conduct workshop on Neuroscience of Cognition, Computation, and Decisions

Skilled Healthcare announces funding of first loans insured by U.S. Department of HUD

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Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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