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Physical activity may reduce risk of depression in patients undergoing bariatric surgery

Adults undergoing bariatric surgery who are more physically active are less likely to have depressive symptoms and to have recently received medication or counseling for depression or anxiety than their less active counterparts, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

15 Feb 2013

India announces plans to improve adolescent health, evaluate progress on child survival

"India's health ministry has announced plans to improve the health of adolescents and also to evaluate progress of states and districts on child survival under a fresh package of initiatives to reduce mortality among children under five years old," BMJ reports.

15 Feb 2013

Effective approaches to prevent and control obesity among Latino children

Guided grocery store trips, menu labeling at restaurants, community gardens, and video-game-based exercise programs are among several promising, culturally appropriate ways to prevent obesity among Latino children, according to a new collection of studies from Salud America! The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Research Network to Prevent Obesity Among Latino Children published in a supplement to the March issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

15 Feb 2013

State officials worry that doctors may not accept upcoming wave of new Medicaid patients

More than 7 million people are expected to gain insurance through Medicaid under the federal health law next year. In other news about implementation of the health overhaul, the trade group representing Catholic hospitals reserves judgment for now on latest administration policy on requiring contraception coverage.

15 Feb 2013

Pivotal Response Treatment improves brain activity in children with autism

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for before-and-after analysis, a team of researchers including a UC Santa Barbara graduate student discovered positive changes in brain activity in children with autism who received a particular type of behavioral therapy.

15 Feb 2013

IOM report offers recommendations to combat distribution of fake, substandard medicines

The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies "is urging stronger regulation of pharmaceuticals around the world to combat the growing problem of fake and poor-quality medicines," NPR's "Shots" blog reports.

15 Feb 2013

People with resilient personality profile more likely to have greater energy levels

People with a more resilient personality profile are more likely to have greater energy levels. That's one of the conclusions from a four-year research project led by Antonio Terracciano, associate professor of geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine. His findings are outlined in "Personality, Metabolic Rate and Aerobic Capacity," published in PLOS ONE, a peer-reviewed, open access journal.

15 Feb 2013

Magazine examines maternal mortality in Africa; Ghanaian TV series aims to improve maternal health

The U.N.'s Africa Renewal reports on maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, citing a U.N. report released in May 2012, "Trends in Maternal Mortality: 1990 to 2010," which "shows that maternal mortality has declined by 41 percent in the past 10 years in" the region.

15 Feb 2013

Shengtai second quarter net sales increase 49.31% to $64,103,621

Shengtai Pharmaceutical, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor in China of glucose and starch as pharmaceutical raw materials and other starch and glucose products, today reported financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2012.

15 Feb 2013

FDA committee recommends approval of Guerbet’s Dotarem NDA for adults and children

Guerbet, the contrast agent specialist for medical imaging, today announced that the Medical Imaging Drugs Advisory Committee to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted unanimously by votes of 17 to 0 to recommend that FDA approve the New Drug Application (NDA) for Dotarem (gadoterate meglumine) for adults, and for pediatric use for children two years of age and older.

15 Feb 2013

Marshfield Clinic’s Heart Health Mobile app wins HSS competition

Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, a division of Marshfield Clinic, announced today that its first completed mobile app has won a national competition that challenged competitors to develop a program that will help improve heart health in the U.S.

15 Feb 2013

SANA releases new video on Benefits of Soyfoods for Active Adults

The Soyfoods Association of North America today announced that it has released a video on the Benefits of Soyfoods for Active Adults demonstrating how soyfoods can help you stay fit and healthy. Americans who are trying to lead healthier lives will find that soyfoods boost their energy, improve heart health, and provide antioxidants.

15 Feb 2013

Aspen Dental to inaugurate new office in Gallatin, TN on Feb. 21

Aspen Dental is proud to announce that a new Aspen Dental office is opening in Gallatin, TN on Thursday, Feb. 21. Located at 1007 Nashville Pike, the practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

15 Feb 2013

Third Rock Ventures announces formation of Jounce Therapeutics

Third Rock Ventures, LLC today announced the formation of Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. with a $47 million Series A financing of the company. Jounce is focused on the discovery and development of first-in-class cancer immunotherapies designed to harness the patient's immune system to seek out and attack cancerous cells and tumors.

15 Feb 2013

Benaroya Research Institute establishes T1D Exchange Biobank Operations Center

In a major effort to advance discoveries in type 1 diabetes research, the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) established the T1D Exchange Biobank Operations Center with a $4.4 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

15 Feb 2013

Virgin HealthMiles announces partnership with vielife

vielife, the global provider of health and wellness solutions, has today announced a partnership with Virgin HealthMiles. The partnership will enable Virgin HealthMiles to offer its customers' employees online health coaching as a flexible tool to encourage the adoption of healthier lifestyle choices.

15 Feb 2013

University of Granada’s melatonin gel effective against mucositis

Mucositis is one of the most frequent side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients and currently cannot be treated. Investigators at the University of Granada have patented a melatonin gel that is 100% effective against this inflammatory reaction.

15 Feb 2013

Aspen Dental to inaugurate new office in Canton, GA

Aspen Dental is proud to announce that a new Aspen Dental office is opening in Canton, GA on Thursday, Feb. 21. Located at 2030 Cumming Hwy., the practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

15 Feb 2013

Cardinal Health announces plans to acquire AssuraMed

Cardinal Health today announced plans to acquire privately held AssuraMed, a leading provider of medical supplies to patients in the home, for $2.07 billion, or $1.94 billion, net of the present value of tax benefits.

15 Feb 2013

ReCor Medical initiates PARADISE system post-market study in high blood pressure

ReCor Medical announced today that it has commenced a 50-patient, post-market study across multiple sites in Europe with its CE-marked next-generation PARADISE system, a minimally invasive 6Fr Over-The-Wire (OTW) ultrasound device for treating resistant high blood pressure.

15 Feb 2013

Medical News

Physical activity may reduce risk of depression in patients undergoing bariatric surgery

India announces plans to improve adolescent health, evaluate progress on child survival

Effective approaches to prevent and control obesity among Latino children

State officials worry that doctors may not accept upcoming wave of new Medicaid patients

Pivotal Response Treatment improves brain activity in children with autism

IOM report offers recommendations to combat distribution of fake, substandard medicines

People with resilient personality profile more likely to have greater energy levels

Magazine examines maternal mortality in Africa; Ghanaian TV series aims to improve maternal health

Shengtai second quarter net sales increase 49.31% to $64,103,621

FDA committee recommends approval of Guerbet’s Dotarem NDA for adults and children

Marshfield Clinic’s Heart Health Mobile app wins HSS competition

SANA releases new video on Benefits of Soyfoods for Active Adults

Aspen Dental to inaugurate new office in Gallatin, TN on Feb. 21

Third Rock Ventures announces formation of Jounce Therapeutics

Benaroya Research Institute establishes T1D Exchange Biobank Operations Center

Virgin HealthMiles announces partnership with vielife

University of Granada’s melatonin gel effective against mucositis

Aspen Dental to inaugurate new office in Canton, GA

Cardinal Health announces plans to acquire AssuraMed

ReCor Medical initiates PARADISE system post-market study in high blood pressure

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