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IDF clinical guidelines emphasize the importance of periodontal health for people with diabetes

New clinical guidelines released by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) emphasize the importance of periodontal health for people with diabetes. Diabetes affects approximately 246 million people worldwide, and this number is only expected to increase. The IDF is an organization of 200 national diabetes associations from 160 countries.

4 Nov 2009

Hispanics are more likely to report increase in stress levels than whites or blacks: APA survey

Stress has a greater impact on young people than parents believe and Hispanics are more likely than whites or blacks to report an increase in stress levels over the last year, according to a new national survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA).

4 Nov 2009

Early-morning colonoscopies yield more polyps per patient than later screenings

The effectiveness of a screening colonoscopy may depend on the time of day it is performed. According to a new UCLA study, early-morning colonoscopies yielded more polyps per patient than later screenings, and fewer polyps were found hour by hour as the day progressed.

4 Nov 2009

Stress related to school pressure and family finances has greater impact on young people

Stress related to school pressure and family finances has a greater impact on young people than parents believe, according to a new national survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA).

4 Nov 2009

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by STERIS

STERIS Corporation today announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 second quarter ended September 30, 2009. Fiscal 2010 second quarter revenues were $314.2 million compared with $323.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, a decline of 3%.

4 Nov 2009

Department of Health: CDC has allocated 964,100 doses of H1N1 vaccine to Pennsylvania to date

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has allocated a total of 964,100 doses of H1N1 vaccine to Pennsylvania to date, the state Department of Health announced today.

4 Nov 2009

Aetna provides free electronic roster billing to pharmacies and other providers for H1N1 flu vaccine claims

Aetna is providing free electronic roster billing for pharmacies and other non-traditional providers to use when submitting claims for the administration of the H1N1 flu vaccine.

4 Nov 2009

Reid works to convince moderate Dems to vote for Senate health bill

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is in the "awkward position of looking for votes on a major health care reform bill that doesn't quite exist," Roll Call reports.

4 Nov 2009

Prayer treatments covered in health care reform bills

Prayer treatments may get a boost in health care legislation, raising debate about what constitutes healing and the separation of church and state.

4 Nov 2009

Party leaders say House GOP bill to be released soon

"The Republicans' health care bill in the House focuses more on lowering costs than on expanding coverage, party leaders said Monday — setting up a stark divide between the GOP and Democrats who have made near universal coverage a top priority of their bills," Politico reports.

3 Nov 2009

Health Analytics Solution Center launched by IBM

IBM today announced the launch of its Health Analytics Solution Center, part of a network of global centers addressing the growing demand for advanced analytics needed to help hospitals and medical staff improve decision-making and provide higher quality care.

3 Nov 2009

Reid: Lawmakers may not complete health legislation this year

CongressDaily: "Senate Majority Leader Reid is not expected to receive until next week scoring from CBO that will allow him to piece together a final healthcare overhaul bill, Senate sources said today. The possible two-week review period on proposals that Reid sent CBO Oct. 26 has bolstered speculation that an overhaul bill might not come to the Senate floor before December in a debate that could stretch into next year."

3 Nov 2009

GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer formally launch company to develop new HIV treatments

Pharmaceutical companies GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Pfizer on Tuesday formally launched ViiV Healthcare, a company focused on the development of new HIV treatments, Dow Jones Newswires/SmartMoney.com reports (11/3).

3 Nov 2009

Heal2gether Partnership Program for diabetes patients and their physicians launched

Advanced BioHealing, Inc. (ABH), a leader in commercializing the promise of regenerative medicine and the maker of Dermagraft®, launched during American Diabetes Month the Heal2gether Partnership Program for diabetes patients and their physicians.

3 Nov 2009

Business groups begin TV ad campaign against House health bill

Lobbying and business groups continue to organize and spend millions to shape health care reform.

3 Nov 2009

Medco Health Solutions reports third-quarter total net revenues of $14.8 billion

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. today reported record third-quarter 2009 GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.69, up 19.0 percent compared to $0.58 for the third quarter of 2008.

3 Nov 2009

TotalHealth: A.D.A.M.'s new comprehensive consumer health information product

A.D.A.M., Inc., a leading provider of consumer health information and technology tools, announced today the release of TotalHealth, one of the most comprehensive platforms of consumer health information products available in the market. At the center of TotalHealth is A.D.A.M.’s award-winning Multimedia Encyclopedia along with 19 other products and services designed to increase consumer traffic to hospital websites.

3 Nov 2009

First Edition: November 3, 2009

Today's headlines focus on the the timing, politics, costs and contents of pending health overhaul bills, as well as a soon-to-be released GOP alternative.

3 Nov 2009

Akonni Biosystems announces worldwide launch of their TruTip product line

Akonni Biosystems, a molecular diagnostic (MDx) company focused on providing rapid and highly scalable solutions for research and infectious disease testing, today announced the worldwide launch of their TruTip product line for extracting DNA and RNA from samples with volumes ranging from 100 µl to 1000 µl or more.

3 Nov 2009

FiatLux Imaging releases free advanced 2D/3D visualization software for CT and MRI imaging data

Medical software company FiatLux Imaging, Inc., located in Redmond, WA, announces the availability of FiatLux Visualize(TM) Free, advanced 2D/3D visualization software for CT and MRI imaging data. The free software is available for any healthcare professional via download from www.FiatLuxImaging.com. There is no charge for download or use.

3 Nov 2009

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

IDF clinical guidelines emphasize the importance of periodontal health for people with diabetes

Hispanics are more likely to report increase in stress levels than whites or blacks: APA survey

Early-morning colonoscopies yield more polyps per patient than later screenings

Stress related to school pressure and family finances has greater impact on young people

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by STERIS

Department of Health: CDC has allocated 964,100 doses of H1N1 vaccine to Pennsylvania to date

Aetna provides free electronic roster billing to pharmacies and other providers for H1N1 flu vaccine claims

Reid works to convince moderate Dems to vote for Senate health bill

Prayer treatments covered in health care reform bills

Party leaders say House GOP bill to be released soon

Health Analytics Solution Center launched by IBM

Reid: Lawmakers may not complete health legislation this year

GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer formally launch company to develop new HIV treatments

Heal2gether Partnership Program for diabetes patients and their physicians launched

Business groups begin TV ad campaign against House health bill

Medco Health Solutions reports third-quarter total net revenues of $14.8 billion

TotalHealth: A.D.A.M.'s new comprehensive consumer health information product

First Edition: November 3, 2009

Akonni Biosystems announces worldwide launch of their TruTip product line

FiatLux Imaging releases free advanced 2D/3D visualization software for CT and MRI imaging data

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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