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Infosys Public Services to Set up Testing Center of Excellence and Consolidate IT Services for Prime Therapeutics LLC

Infosys Public Services, Inc. , a US based subsidiary of Infosys , today announced that it has been selected by Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime Therapeutics), a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), to set up a testing center of excellence ...


Condemning Discrimination, Dalai Lama Tells People Affected by Leprosy Never to Lose Hope

It would be hard to overstate the rapturous welcome given to the Dalai Lama when he visited a community of people affected by leprosy in India recently. The feeling was clearly mutual. "Dear brothers and sisters, I am extremely happy to come here ...

SGR: Congress Working to Preserve Skilled Home Healthcare Services for the Medicare Program''s Oldest, Poorest, Sickest Beneficiaries

Relief and reassessment of the ACA Medicare home health cut under consideration due to the cut's impact on vulnerable seniors, women and small business jobs Home health leaders today expressed deep gratitude to Congressional leaders who are ...

TeamSTEPPS 2.0 updates, streamlines well-known patient safety training curriculum

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released an updated version of its successful TeamSTEPPS® curriculum, an evidence-based set of teamwork tools aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork ...

"Last Chance" to Sign Up for Health Care

Enrollment event to help Chicagoans get covered on-the-spot, two days before deadline Two days before the March 31 deadline to enroll in quality health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, Get Covered Illinois is partnering with ...

Two Researchers Known For Identifying And Treating "Bubble Boy" Disease Honored By March Of Dimes

Two pediatricians whose research led to the need for early identification of and treatment of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and its inclusion in newborn screening have received the March of Dimes/Col. Harland D. Sanders Lifetime ...

Announcing … Plastics News Brazil Pharma Summit 2014

Disruptive Innovation: How polymers & technology can transform the processing, production, protection and packaging of pharmaceutical products in Brazil and Latin America The Plastics News Brazil Pharma Summit , organized by Plastics News ...

Illegal tobacco sales to minors remain high for second consecutive year

About 15 percent of tobacco retailers sold to minors in 2013 The number of retailers in Washington illegally selling tobacco to minors is high for the second year in a row. An annual report that tracks illegal sales shows about 15 percent of ...

Salmonella data now at your fingertips

Forty years of data on a major cause of food poisoning now is available to the public, the food industry, and researchers in a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data, collected by state and federal health ...

The NeuroVascular Quality Initiative™ (NVQI™) Launches First Procedure Module: Acute Ischemic Stroke

The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) and M2S announced today the launch of the NeuroVascular Quality Initiative™ (NVQI™), a multi-module registry system designed to track performance and outcomes data across a variety of neurovascular ...

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Why Some Can't Stop Eating: A Brain Circuit Explanation

Why Some Can't Stop Eating: A Brain Circuit Explanation

Highlights: Research reveals a structural connection between brain regions influences feeding behavior and BMI Smell significantly impacts food consumption, affecting hunger perception and ...

Severe Childhood Obesity: A Ticking Clock

Severe Childhood Obesity: A Ticking Clock

Highlights: Childhood obesity poses a significant threat to future generations' health Severe obesity in childhood can drastically reduce life expectancy Early intervention is crucial ...

ICMR Warns Against Protein Supplements

ICMR Warns Against Protein Supplements

Highlights: The ICMR advises against protein supplements, emphasizing the benefits of obtaining protein from a balanced, diverse diet Protein supplements often contain added sugars, artificial ...

World Hypertension Day: Unmasking the Silent Threat

World Hypertension Day: Unmasking the Silent Threat

Highlights: World Hypertension Day emphasizes early detection, accurate measurement, and effective management of high blood pressure Hypertension can manifest through subtle signs like fatigue, ...

Is Salt Sabotaging Your Health? 10 Warning Signs You Can't Ignore

Is Salt Sabotaging Your Health? 10 Warning Signs You Can't Ignore

Highlights: Monitor your salt intake to prevent health issues like high blood pressure and kidney damage Stay hydrated and opt for low-sodium alternatives to maintain a balanced ...

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