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- CDC data show sharp increase in U.S. diabetes rates
Diabetes cases increased by at least 50% in 42 states and by at least 100% in 18 states between 1995 and 2010, a study in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report indicated. Southern and Appalachian states showed the highest increases. Ann Albright of the CDC said rates will keep rising "until effective interventions and policies are implemented to prevent both diabetes and obesity." Reuters
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- Poll finds 50% increase in EMR use among U.S. physicians
A Health Affairs survey showed a 50% increase in EMR use among primary care physicians in the U.S., although use is outpaced by that of some other countries where EMR use is nearly universal. Researchers also found the capability for electronic sharing of patient data is mostly concentrated in bigger practices and those that are part of integrated health systems. BeckersHospitalReview.com
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- Study explores obesity among immigrants
Grandchildren of Mexican immigrants in the U.S. had triple the risk of being obese in adulthood, compared with similar people living in Mexico, researchers reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Data on 3,244 participants showed 32% of men and 36% of women with immigrant grandparents were obese, compared with only 17% and 14%, respectively, among their Mexican counterparts who did not have ties with the U.S. Reuters
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- Medication adherence lowers death risk in schizophrenia patients
Researchers looking at data on more than 2,100 adult patients with schizophrenia found that those who were at least 90% compliant with their antipsychotic treatment regimen were 25% less likely to die than those with compliance lower than 10%. Among patients on high daily doses of first-generation antipsychotics, however, risk of death was 88% greater. The study appeared online in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin. U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay News
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- Study: Lubiprostone boosts outcomes in OBD patients
Lubiprostone treatment was associated with few and mild side effects in patients with opioid-induced bowel dysfunction who suffer from chronic, noncancer pain, researchers reported at the American College of Gastroenterology meeting. Improved stool consistency, abdominal bloating and irregularity were also seen in patients. Healio
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- Tocilizumab can boost catch-up growth in systemic JIA
Tocilizumab, an interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor marketed as Actemra, significantly increased the height velocities of most patients with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to a study presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting. Higher insulinlike growth factor-1 levels and osteocalcin/C-telopeptide of type 1 collagen ratios linked to the use of the drug suggests the treatment can benefit growth hormone axis and bone metabolism, researchers said. Family Practice News
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- FDA proposes classifying compounding into 2 types
Traditional and nontraditional compounding need different levels of oversight, according to the FDA. Traditional compounding of ingredients for specific patients on an as-needed basis needs less oversight than nontraditional compounding that is more akin to manufacturing, poses greater risks and needs more regulation, according to FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg's prepared remarks for her testimony Wednesday. Pharmalot.com/Pharma Blog
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| Associate Director | Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) | Washington, DC |
| Sr Data Analyst | CVS Caremark | Northbrook, IL |
| Internal Audit Director | UCare | Minneapolis, MN |
| Senior Director Claims Administration | Kaiser Permanente | Denver, CO |
| Manager Special Investigations Unit | SCAN Health Plan | Long Beach, CA |
| Medical Director | Arizona Integrated Physicians Inc. | Peoria, AZ |
| Medical Director | Virginia Premier Health Plan | Richmond, VA |
| Director Compliance, Medicare Part D | Director Compliance, Medicare Part D | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Chief Financial Officer | Neighborhood Health Plan | Boston, MA |
| Vice President Member Group | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | New Orleans, LA |
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | New Orleans, LA |
| Senior Vice President, Product Innovation and Development | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care | Wellesley, MA |
| Vice President, Clinical Care Integration | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | New Orleans, LA |
| Regional Director Payor Contracts | Ameritox | Nationwide, United States |
| Vice President, Operations & Information Technology | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | New Orleans, LA |
| Vice President, Network Development and Provider Relations | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | New Orleans, LA |
| Chief Executive Officer | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | New Orleans, LA |
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