Archive: 08/01/2013
Vaccine triggers immunity to prevent colon cancer
(Medical Xpress)—A first-of-its-kind vaccine developed by University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) researchers successfully prompted the immune system to respond to early indications of colon cancer in people at ...
Jan 8, 2013
Warning to inspect Fisher-Price infant sleepers
(AP)—The government is warning consumers to inspect Fisher-Price Newborn Rock 'N Play Sleepers due to risk of exposure to mold for infants who use them.
Jan 8, 2013
Researchers find minimal state cost from Medicaid expansion in California
(Medical Xpress)—As the California Legislature prepares to consider bills relating to implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and expanding Medicaid, the state has the opportunity to significantly increase health insurance ...
Jan 8, 2013
Alzheimer's to be diagnosed online
(Medical Xpress)—The early onset of Alzheimer's disease could be detected using a simple online test, according to scientists from the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) at The University of Queensland (UQ).
Jan 8, 2013
Most physicians do not meet Medicare quality reporting requirements
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study shows that fewer than one-in-five healthcare providers meet Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) requirements. Those that meet PQRS thresholds now receive ...
Jan 8, 2013