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Researchers explain how gut bacteria can inactivate cardiac drugs

For decades, doctors have understood that microbes in the human gut can influence how certain drugs work in the body - by either activating or inactivating specific compounds, but questions have long remained about exactly how the process works.

26 Jul 2013

Frequency, duration of patient-doctor contact important for improving health of dialysis patients

Both the frequency and duration of patient-doctor contact during dialysis care vary appreciably across countries, and facilities with more frequent and longer contact had fewer patient deaths and hospitalizations, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

26 Jul 2013

Researchers uncover way to stop cancer cells using HIF-1 gene through synthetic biology approach

Scientists have discovered a new molecule that prevents cancer cells from responding and surviving when starved of oxygen and which could be developed into new treatments for the disease, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society today (Friday).

26 Jul 2013

For many states, Medicaid expansion plans remain unsettled

Federal officials remind Florida lawmakers that it is not too late to opt into the program, while in Virginia, Politico reports the issue could be decided by this fall's gubernatorial election. Also, an Arizona push to get the issue on the ballot in November may fail because of paperwork errors and the Michigan Senate considers a tweaked expansion bill that requires co-pays for new Medicaid enrollees.

26 Jul 2013

Ovary removal during hysterectomy protects against future risk of ovarian cancer

While ovary removal during hysterectomy protects against future risk of ovarian cancer, the decision to conserve the ovaries and the hormones they produce may have advantages for preventing heart disease, hip fracture, sexual dysfunction, and cognitive decline.

26 Jul 2013

Abbott's FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and Beta-Ketone Monitoring System gets FDA clearance

Abbott today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and Beta-Ketone Monitoring System, an advanced blood glucose monitoring system designed to address the key needs of hospital customers: high accuracy, efficient operation, dual-band wireless access to immediate test results, and helps in the reduction of the risk of test strip cross-contamination.

26 Jul 2013

IOM urges Congress not to shift Medicare payments to pay more in areas with low costs

A panel of experts says the government should by wary of suggestions that cutting payments to high cost areas and rewarding low-cost areas would help improve care and reduce Medicare costs.

26 Jul 2013

FDA allows marketing of Xpert MTB/RIF Assay for treatment of TB

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay, the first FDA-reviewed test that can simultaneously detect bacteria that cause tuberculosis and determine if the bacteria contain genetic markers that makes them resistant to rifampin, an important antibiotic for the treatment of TB.

26 Jul 2013

Fall sports seasons approaching, youth athletes need to start training to prevent heatstroke

With summer practice and fall sports seasons quickly approaching, youth athletes need to start training now to help prevent heat-related illnesses.

26 Jul 2013

Binge eating among women doubles if their significant other encourage dieting

Women who are frequently encouraged by their significant others to lose weight are more likely to resort to unhealthy measures to do so, according to new research in the American Journal of Health Promotion.

26 Jul 2013

Two GOP Senators push to choke off IRS health law implementation funds

Also in the news, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is positioning himself to be the lead sponsor of legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks. Meanwhile, the nursing home industry is stepping up its lobbying efforts to protect its Medicare funding.

26 Jul 2013

Veterans suggest link between activities and long-term psychological well-being

Veterans participating in extended outdoor group recreation show signs of improved mental health, suggesting a link between the activities and long-term psychological well-being, according to results of a new University of Michigan study.

26 Jul 2013

Silk implants placed in brain of animals may help stop progression of epilepsy

Silk has walked straight off the runway and into the lab. According to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, silk implants placed in the brain of laboratory animals and designed to release a specific chemical, adenosine, may help stop the progression of epilepsy.

26 Jul 2013

Study: Bipolar disorder evolves differently in patients who binge eat

Bipolar disorder evolves differently in patients who also binge eat, a study by Mayo Clinic, the Lindner Center of HOPE and the University of Minnesota found. Binge eating and obesity often are present among bipolar patients, but the mood disorder appears to take a different path in those who binge eat than it does in obese bipolar patients who do not, the researchers discovered.

26 Jul 2013

First lots of 2013-2014 seasonal influenza vaccine released for U.S. distribution

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced today that the first lots of Fluzone (Influenza Virus Vaccine) for the 2013-2014 season have been released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for U.S. distribution and were shipped July 24.

25 Jul 2013

Study: Daily dietary supplementation with blend of omega fatty acids improves severe dry eye

Study findings published online, ahead of print, in Cornea show that daily dietary supplementation with a unique combination of omega fatty acids (GLA, EPA and DHA) for six months is effective in improving ocular irritation symptoms and halting the progression of inflammation that characterizes moderate to severe dry eye.

25 Jul 2013

Ascendancy Healthcare signs multi-year collaboration with Quintiles

Ascendancy Healthcare, Inc. dedicated to the commercialization of therapeutic products to meet unmet medical needs in China and other high-growth Asian markets, announced today a multi-year collaboration with Quintiles, the world's largest provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services.

25 Jul 2013

Novo Solutions MD announces releases of NovoScarMD scar cream

Novo Solutions MD announces the launch of NovoScarMD the most scientifically advanced scar cream to come to market in 10 years. NovoScarMD reverses existing and new scar damage, keloids, and stretch marks, and rapidly returns skin to its original state with almost no trace of skin injury

25 Jul 2013

Mylan, Orion sign settlement, license agreement for generic version of STALEVO

Mylan Inc. today confirmed that Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Orion Corporation have entered into a settlement and license agreement settling the parties litigation in connection with Mylan's filing of an Abbreviated New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Carbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone Tablets, 12.5 mg/50 mg/200 mg, 18.75 mg/75 mg/200 mg, 25 mg/100 mg/200 mg, 31.25 mg/125 mg/200 mg, 37.5 mg/150 mg/200 mg, and 50 mg/200 mg/200 mg.

25 Jul 2013

NeuroMetrix announces business and financial highlights for second quarter

NeuroMetrix, Inc. (the "Company"), a medical device company focused on the treatment of the neurological complications of diabetes, today reported business and financial highlights for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

25 Jul 2013

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Researchers explain how gut bacteria can inactivate cardiac drugs

Frequency, duration of patient-doctor contact important for improving health of dialysis patients

Researchers uncover way to stop cancer cells using HIF-1 gene through synthetic biology approach

For many states, Medicaid expansion plans remain unsettled

Ovary removal during hysterectomy protects against future risk of ovarian cancer

Abbott's FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and Beta-Ketone Monitoring System gets FDA clearance

IOM urges Congress not to shift Medicare payments to pay more in areas with low costs

FDA allows marketing of Xpert MTB/RIF Assay for treatment of TB

Fall sports seasons approaching, youth athletes need to start training to prevent heatstroke

Binge eating among women doubles if their significant other encourage dieting

Two GOP Senators push to choke off IRS health law implementation funds

Veterans suggest link between activities and long-term psychological well-being

Silk implants placed in brain of animals may help stop progression of epilepsy

Study: Bipolar disorder evolves differently in patients who binge eat

First lots of 2013-2014 seasonal influenza vaccine released for U.S. distribution

Study: Daily dietary supplementation with blend of omega fatty acids improves severe dry eye

Ascendancy Healthcare signs multi-year collaboration with Quintiles

Novo Solutions MD announces releases of NovoScarMD scar cream

Mylan, Orion sign settlement, license agreement for generic version of STALEVO

NeuroMetrix announces business and financial highlights for second quarter

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