Archive for November 16th, 2007

Lancet Questions Rimonabant Weight Loss Pill’s Efficacy

Friday, November 16th, 2007

The demand for weight loss pills is growing, but safety and efficacy of anti-obesity drugs should always be in focuse as study questions benefits of weight loss drug Rimonabant, made by Sanofi Aventis.

University Grants Address Minority Health Disparities

Friday, November 16th, 2007

University grants seek to address minority health disparities.

Diabetes Death Rate For Black Children More Than Double That Of Whites

Friday, November 16th, 2007

The annual diabetes death rate for black children was more than double that of whites during a 25-year period.

Toolkit Focuses On Children’s Health Insurance Coverage

Friday, November 16th, 2007

The toolkit is designed for reporters and provides links to resources that explain how U.S. children obtain health coverage.

Nigeria Calls For Effective Plan To Reduce Spread Of HIV/AIDS

Friday, November 16th, 2007

HIV/AIDS advocates should submit concrete and effective proposals to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission in Africa.

CMS Will Reimburse Louisiana For Prenatal Care

Friday, November 16th, 2007

CMS will reimburse Louisiana for 80% of the costs of providing prenatal care to noncitizen pregnant women through SCHIP.

Highlighting Medical Malpractice Developments In Arizona, Illinois

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Summaries address recent developments related to medical malpractice in Arizona, Illinois states.

AMA Recommends Routine HIV Testing

Friday, November 16th, 2007

American Medical Association recently updated its HIV testing policy to include guidelines supporting routine HIV testing.

Health Care Reform Proposals Do Not Address Problems For Insured

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Wall Street Journal examined how for those millions of insured Americans who get lost in health care system’s giant maze, the journey is frustrated by coverage limits, denied claims and impersonal service.

CMS Proposes E-Prescribing Standards For Medicare

Friday, November 16th, 2007

CMS will propose electronic prescribing standards for Medicare beneficiaries.