Increases in Medical News

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan Attorney General and Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation Near Agreement on Rate Increases on Under Age 65 Individual Products

DETROIT, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), the Michigan Attorney General and the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation are near an agreement that would conclude the Attorney General's and Office of Financial and Insurance Regu...

Summer heat increases risk of amniotic fluid level deficiency, Ben-Gurion University study reveals

BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL -- July 30, 2009 Pregnant women have a higher incidence of insufficient amniotic fluid levels (oligohydramnios) in the summer months due to dehydration, according to a study conducted by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). The retrospective population-b...

Bankers Life and Casualty Company Increases Support of Alzheimer's Association to More Than $329,000

CHICAGO, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Through its annual street corner fundraiser and a separate corporate donation, Bankers Life and Casualty Company has increased its support to the Alzheimer's Association in 2009 to more than $329,000. Bankers' annual Forget Me Not Days(R) event in...

Universal Health Services, Inc. Reports Significant Increases In 2009 Second Quarter and Six-Month Earnings, Raises Full Year Guidance

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS ) announced today that its reported net income attributable to UHS was $80.9 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, during the second quarter of 2009 as compared to $54.2 million, or $...

Smoking increases potential for metastatic pancreatic cancer

(PHILADELPHIA) Smoking has once again been implicated in the development of advanced cancer. Exposure to nicotine by way of cigarette smoking may increase the likelihood that pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma will become metastatic, according to researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jeffers...

American CareSource Holdings Increases ACS Network's Convenience and Quality With MinuteClinic Signing

DALLAS and WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- American CareSource Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANCI ), the nation's leading ancillary health care system, today announced the expansion of its ancillary services provider network with the signing of MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest prov...

FRC: Ryan Bill Increases Abortion While Claiming to 'Reduce Need' for Abortion

WASHINGTON, July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Family Research Council Tony Perkins said today that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan's (D-OH) measure to "reduce the need for abortion" in reality would increase federal funding for Title X family planning and thereby increase the amount of money giv...

Transforming Care Together Initiative at Charleston Area Medical Center Increases Time Spent on Patient Care at the Bedside

BALTIMORE, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- An efficiency initiative at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) is increasing the time nurses spend caring for patients and directly contributing to better overall patient care, reduced costs and decreased hospital-created illness. The ...

A Phase III Alzheimer's Drug Increases Levels of Beta Amyloid in the Brain - But Still Provides Benefits

VIENNA, July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New insights into how a Phase III Alzheimer's drug might work were among the advances in potential therapies targeting two abnormal brain proteins - beta amyloid and phosphorylated tau - that were reported today at the Alzheimer's Asso...

Hormone Therapy Increases Odds of Ovarian Cancer

But risk remains low and decreases two years after stopping, study finds,, TUESDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) -- Women who take hormone replacement therapy or have taken it in the recent past have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, suggests new research. In a large Danish s...

Reminder program dramatically increases mammography rates, Kaiser Permanente study finds

July 14, 2009 (Portland, Ore.) A reminder program aimed at screening for breast cancer when it is most treatable boosted mammography rates by more than 17 percentage points, according to a new study by Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research in the August issue of the American Journal of ...

Reminder Program Dramatically Increases Mammography Rates, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

PORTLAND, Ore., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- A reminder program aimed at screening for breast cancer when it is most treatable boosted mammography rates by more than 17 percentage points, according to a new study by Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research in the August issue of th...

NOSCAR increases NOTES research with Olympus Medical Systems Corporation grant

OAK BROOK, Ill., July 11, 2009 The Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research (NOSCAR), a joint effort of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), today announced Olympus' continuin...

NOSCAR(R) Increases NOTES(R) Research with Olympus Medical Systems Corporation Grant

OAK BROOK, Ill., July 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research(R) (NOSCAR(R)), a joint effort of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), today an...

Financial crisis increases suicides and homicides

Market crashes could lead to rises in homicides and suicides, unless governments invest in labour market protections, according to a study published in today's Lancet . Researchers at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Oxford University estimated that soaring stress brought on by...

Global Fund Increases AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Prevention and Treatment Measures by 30-50% Over One Year

WASHINGTON, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced its latest prevention and treatment numbers, noting in particular that Global Fund-financed programs have put 2.3 million people on treatment for HIV/AIDS, 5.4 million people h...

Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group, Inc. Increases Revenues by 45% and Reduces Expenses by 20% for the Second Quarter of 2009 Versus Second Quarter 2008

PALM CITY, Fla., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group, Inc. (Other OTC: CTYX.PK) today announced that the Company has posted its unaudited financial statements for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, on Pink Sheets. The Company increased revenues by 45% ...

Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia

Losing a partner through divorce or death in middle age may triple the risk, study shows THURSDAY, July 2 (HealthDay News) -- Middle-aged adults who live alone are twice as likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease later in life compared to those who are married or live with a ...

New Study Shows that Prebiotics, as Used by Jackson GI Medical, Increases Lifespan by 33%

In a revolutionary healthcare finding, a peer-reviewed clinical study published in the British Journal of Nutrition (a Cambridge University Journal), clearly shows that Prebiotics reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, control body weight, and increase lifespan by 33%. (...

U.S. Army Increases Medical and Dental School Benefits

Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) Supports Students Pursuing Medical Careers with Higher Monthly Stipend FORT KNOX, Ky., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army Medical Department announced today that it is increasing the stipend associated with its Health Professions Scholarship Pr...

No Matter the Vehicle, Sending Text Messages While Driving Increases Risk of Accidents, Warns New York Auto Accident Lawyer

As auto accidents increase, more companies are banning employees from using their cell phones while driving, an act praised by New York car accident lawyer David Perecman. New York, NY (PRWEB) June 18, 2009 -- Stirring the pot in recent headlines lately was the story of...

Study Shows Increases in Working After 65 and Using Commercial Insurance

MINNEAPOLIS, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Deft Research recently released the 2009 Age-In Study, which describes the expectations of those aged 63-64 for their retirement and health insurance. The study also develops a picture of health insurance preferences and priorities among persons in this group....

For Men Over 50, Odds of Eye Discomfort Increases

Use of antidepressants and other medications raise risk, study says FRIDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Here's more bad news for men turning 50: After their half-century mark, about 4 percent of males develop dry eye disease, making it one of the most common eye conditions and reasons ...

Carrier Increases Energy Efficiency at Hartford Hospital

HARTFORD, Conn., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Corp., a world leader of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, and a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX ), recently completed the third phase of energy projects for Hartford Hospital. With the goal of increa...

Cardinal Health Increases Quarterly Dividend By 25 Percent

Increase In Advance of Planned Spinoff of CareFusion Corporation DUBLIN, Ohio, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardinal Health, a global provider of products and services that improve the safety and productivity of health care, today announced a 25 percent increase in its regular quarterly d...

AMA Outlines Initiatives to White House to Help Slow Increases In Health Spending

Contributes to Effort to Bend Spending Curve to Help Move Health Reform Forward WASHINGTON, June 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was released today by Nancy H. Nielsen, M.D., President, American Medical Association: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081...

Environmental pollution increases the risk of liver disease

CHICAGO, IL (May 29, 2009) - A new study is the first to show that there is a previously unrecognized role for environmental pollution in liver disease in the general U.S. adult population. This work builds upon the groups' previous research demonstrating liver disease in highly-exposed chemical w...

Awareness Increases on New Health and Safety Technology for Kids

Moms and Doctors Weigh in on Kidz-Med Thermofocus WESTON, Fla., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kidz-Med, Inc., a subsidiary of American Scientific Resources, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ASFX) is excited to see that awareness for a new health and safety technology for kids is increasing surrounding t...

Next Generation CyberKnife Increases Patient Throughput at Philadelphia CyberKnife

CyberKnife Centers Are Meeting Increasing Demand for Radiosurgery Using Sophisticated Treatment Planning and Delivery Technologies SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY ), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today that Phi...

Study: Lower Legal Drinking Age Increases Poor Birth Outcomes

Amid renewed calls to consider reducing the legal drinking age, a new University of Georgia study finds that lower drinking ages increase unplanned pregnancies and pre-term births among young people. Athens, Ga. (Vocus) May 21, 2009 -- Amid renewed calls to consider red...

Study: Lower legal drinking age increases poor birth outcomes

Athens, Ga. Amid renewed calls to consider reducing the legal drinking age, a new University of Georgia study finds that lower drinking ages increase unplanned pregnancies and pre-term births among young people. "Our findings suggest that a lower drinking age increases risky sexual behavior am...

Action of ghrelin hormone increases appetite and favors accumulation of abdominal fat

This release is available in Spanish . The ghrelin hormone not only stimulates the brain giving rise to an increase in appetite, but also favours the accumulation of lipids in visceral fatty tissue, located in the abdominal zone and considered to be the most harmful. This is the conclusio...

Studies Reveal Exposure to Pesticides During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Premature Birth, Low-Birth Weight, Neurological Problems and Diabetes

The Organic Center draws conclusions from over 150 scientific studies: Balanced organic diet before and during pregnancy directly benefits childhood development BOULDER, Colo., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Organic Center (TOC), a leading research institute focused on the science of o...

2-week course of sleep aid increases CPAP adherence in OSA patients at 6 months

ATS 2009, SAN DIEGONew research suggests that patients newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who use a short-course of the sleep aid, eszopiclone, when beginning continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, are more adherent with therapy in six months. The findings will be pr...

ASN increases knowledge of geriatric kidney disease

The fastest-growing group of patients initiating dialysis is patients 75 years old and older; providing the best care for this group of patients presents significant challenges. The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) introduces the first-ever online curriculum to address aging and the kidney. Th...

Amilpar - Revenue Increases 13.4% and Medical Loss Ratio Falls in the First Quarter 2009

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amilpar ( BOVESPA: AMIL3, Bloomberg: AMIL3 BZ and Reuters: AMIL3.SA ), the largest managed care organization in Brazil, announced today its results for the first quarter of 2009. Highlights: At the end of March, t...

Ericom's Remote Access and Business Continuity Solution Increases Immunity to Productivity Losses -- Combats Swine Flu Scare

PowerTerm WebConnect primed for enabling mobility to those needing to work from home or on the road CLOSTER, N.J., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericom Software, a global leader in Application Access and Virtualization solutions announces that its flagship remote access solution, PowerTerm WebConn...

A stronger backbone: DHEA hormone replacement increases bone density in older women

ST. LOUIS Taking a DHEA supplement combined with vitamin D and calcium can significantly improve spinal bone density in older women, according to a new study from a Saint Louis University scientist and his colleagues at Washington University. "The results of our study are very promising. Simi...

Anpath Group, Inc. Increases Market Share in Korea

MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anpath Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ANPG), reported today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, EnviroSystems, Inc. (ESI) has increased its presence in the Korean market. The Company announced that orders from Korea for its EnviroTru(R) Disi...

U.S. Increases Funding for Kenya's Family Planning and Reproductive Health Activities

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today that funding for family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) activities in Kenya would rise to $17.8 million in 2009. This announcement represents an increase of $7 ...