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Erythromycin may provide benefit for patients with non-CF bronchiectasis

Among patients with the lung disorder non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, treatment with the antibiotic erythromycin resulted in improvement in symptoms but also increased the risk of antibiotic resistance, according to a study appearing in the March 27 issue of JAMA.

27 Mar 2013

Study shows diagnosis, management of healthcare-associated infection have improved over time

In a nationwide study of patients undergoing surgery for cancer, Henry Ford Hospital researchers have found that while infections during hospital stays increased during a 10-year period, the death rate from those infections dropped.

27 Mar 2013

Questions from High Court suggest concerns about 'pay-for-delay' deals

The Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday in a case which pits brand name and generic drug manufacturers against the Federal Trade Commission.

27 Mar 2013

More residents of rural areas have access to oncologists than they realize, study finds

Research from the University of Iowa suggests that cancer care is more accessible in rural areas than thought, and this increased accessibility should be considered as changes are made in the health care system under the Affordable Care Act.

27 Mar 2013

Long-term care: Expense, emotions part of planning dilemma

The emotional impact of witnessing the decline of a family member or helping to care for one is often the reason people seek coverage for long-term care, people who work in the aging field say (Carrns, 3/25).

27 Mar 2013

Study examines specific form of autism caused by duplication on chromosome 15

Identifying and understanding the combination of factors that leads to autism is an ongoing scientific challenge. This developmental disorder appears in the first three years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.

27 Mar 2013

Study provides important insight into how BMT treatment works in patients with MS

A new study by Multiple Sclerosis researchers at three leading Canadian centres addresses why bone marrow transplantation has positive results in patients with particularly aggressive forms of MS.

27 Mar 2013

Roundup: Report finds Mass. biotech spending creates jobs; Federal audit calls for N.Y. Medicaid program to repay funds

News outlets report on health care developments in California, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina and Texas.

27 Mar 2013

Justice Dept. closes antitrust case against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

But the department is expected to continue investigating the use of "most-favored-nation" pricing contracts in other states.

27 Mar 2013

Depression also diminish health benefits of physical activities, say researchers

Depression may inhibit the anti-inflammatory effects typically associated with physical activity and light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.

27 Mar 2013

HIPAA rules in effect today

While Tuesday marks the effective date of a host of new federal privacy and security rules, including extending legal liability to business associates of healthcare providers and restoring a measure of patient control over disclosure of their records, compliance won't be required until six months later.

27 Mar 2013

Molecular biologist hopes to learn why degenerative disorder affects specific brain cells

Dr. Santosh D'Mello, professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of Texas at Dallas, has received a federal grant for research that may shed light on why and how specific brain cells are affected by Huntington's disease, a devastating, degenerative brain disorder.

27 Mar 2013

New program helps health care workers get back on their feet following tragedy

When a patient dies unexpectedly, whether suddenly or after a long illness, the loss can hit loved ones hard. In some of these cases, health care workers can be affected deeply due to the emotional bonding that can occur between patients and their caregivers.

27 Mar 2013

Arkansas' 'third option' for Medicaid expansion draws attention

The approach, which is under consideration by state lawmakers, has attracted the interest of conservative governors and legislators in other states who had previously opposed the program's expansion.

27 Mar 2013

Standard formula for calculating LDL cholesterol levels is often inaccurate, study finds

In what promises to be an eye-opener for many doctors and patients who routinely depend on cholesterol testing, a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that the standard formula used for decades to calculate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels is often inaccurate.

27 Mar 2013

Bladder cancer risk linked to genetic alterations

A new analysis has found that genetic alterations in a particular cellular pathway are linked with bladder cancer risk, recurrence, disease progression, and patient survival. Published early online in CANCER, a peer- reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings could help improve bladder cancer screening and treatment.

26 Mar 2013

Compulsory community treatment not found to reduce hospitalisation rates of mentally ill patients

The controversial practice of discharging people under Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) after they have been involuntarily hospitalised due to mental health problems has no effect on the patients’ likelihood of being subsequently hospitalised, compared to Section 17 leave, an older and less restrictive type of supervised discharge, according to a randomised trial published Online First in The Lancet.

26 Mar 2013

State of Ohio selects Accenture to build new integrated eligibility system

Accenture has been selected by the State of Ohio, following a competitive bid process, to build a new integrated eligibility system for health and human service programs.

26 Mar 2013

Scientists discover novel compounds that can lead to new strategies for treating diseases

Using a broad spectrum of analytical tools, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have uncovered a class of novel compounds that can alter cell signaling activity, resulting in a variety of responses including a strong anti-inflammatory effect.

26 Mar 2013

Genalyte's Maverick Detection System gets CE mark in Europe for research use

Genalyte, Inc. today announced its Maverick Detection System that simultaneously analyzes multiple antibodies and other proteins from a single small sample is now CE marked in Europe for research use.

26 Mar 2013

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Erythromycin may provide benefit for patients with non-CF bronchiectasis

Study shows diagnosis, management of healthcare-associated infection have improved over time

Questions from High Court suggest concerns about 'pay-for-delay' deals

More residents of rural areas have access to oncologists than they realize, study finds

Long-term care: Expense, emotions part of planning dilemma

Study examines specific form of autism caused by duplication on chromosome 15

Study provides important insight into how BMT treatment works in patients with MS

Roundup: Report finds Mass. biotech spending creates jobs; Federal audit calls for N.Y. Medicaid program to repay funds

Justice Dept. closes antitrust case against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

Depression also diminish health benefits of physical activities, say researchers

HIPAA rules in effect today

Molecular biologist hopes to learn why degenerative disorder affects specific brain cells

New program helps health care workers get back on their feet following tragedy

Arkansas' 'third option' for Medicaid expansion draws attention

Standard formula for calculating LDL cholesterol levels is often inaccurate, study finds

Bladder cancer risk linked to genetic alterations

Compulsory community treatment not found to reduce hospitalisation rates of mentally ill patients

State of Ohio selects Accenture to build new integrated eligibility system

Scientists discover novel compounds that can lead to new strategies for treating diseases

Genalyte's Maverick Detection System gets CE mark in Europe for research use

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

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