CDC
(USA-NY-New York) CDC Data Analyst, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering | 10/12/2019
Home View All Jobs ( 2,464,002 ) Job Information NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene CDC Data Analyst, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering in New York , New York Job Description The Office of Building Water System Oversight (BWSO) within the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with NYC rules and regulations aimed at improving the operating conditions of various engineered systems …
Arizona has most West Nile deaths in nation, CDC says | Becker’s Hospital Review | 10/11/2019
Sixteen of the 35 West Nile virus deaths reported in 2019 have been in Arizona, the CDC reports. Fifteen of Arizona’s deaths occurred in Maricopa County, officials report. “Maricopa County seems to be the West Nile virus hot spot this season, and we honestly don’t know why,” Rebecca Sunenshine, MD, the county health department’s medical director for disease control, told The Arizona Republic . “It is by far the most we’ve …
CDC says almost all vaping illness patients end up hospitalized | CNBC | 10/11/2019
… for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Friday. At least 26 people have died from the disease that first came to light in July and nearly 1,300 people have fallen ill so far, the CDC said, adding that the spread of the illness shows no signs of abating. U.S. health officials are tentatively calling it EVALI, short for e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury. VIDEO 0:38 00:38 …
CDC issues clinical guidelines for treating vaping-related illness | Modern Healthcare | 10/11/2019
… with intensive care specialists early about managing possible respiratory failure since some patients with mild symptoms saw their illness worsen rapidly within 48 hours of initial diagnosis. Of the 1,002 cases reported to the CDC as of Oct. 8, 96% of patients were hospitalized. Approximately 47% of 342 patients were admitted to an intensive care unit and 22% of 338 patients required mechanical ventilation. Schuchat said the National Center for …
… other clinical and public health partners are investigating the multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products. Vaping-related lung injuries now in all states but one, new CDC numbers show “We are going to leave no stone unturned to try to get to the bottom of this,” Mitch Zeller, director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products , said during Friday’s briefing. Read More …
Relapses are reported in vaping-related lung injuries, CDC says - The Washington Post | 10/11/2019
… more vulnerable to other illness. Another possibility, she said, is that treatment with steroids, which many clinicians have been using to care for such injuries, may “set you up for increased infection risk.” The CDC did not reveal exactly how many relapse cases have been logged, but Schuchat said the agency is aware of fewer than five such cases among the 1,299 that have been reported . At least 28 people …
October 10, 2019 7:25 AM Above: The Parsley Health center in New York City. Image Credit: Parsley Health Parsley Health , a New York-based personalized medicine provider founded in 2016, today revealed that it closed a $26 million series B funding round this summer, led by White Star Capital. The round included participation from FirstMark Capital, Amplo, Alpha Edison, Arkitekt Ventures, Galaxy Digital, and individual investors Flatiron Health CEO Nat …
Parsley Health Launches New Digital Services on Tail of $26M in Series B Raise | PRWeb | 10/10/2019
Parsley Health, the leading national provider of holistic personalized medicine designed to reverse chronic illness and optimize health, announced the launch of two new telemedicine services and a round of Series B funding today. Since Parsley Health’s Series A in April of 2018, the company has raised an additional $26M in new funding. White Star Capital, the global multi-stage technology investment platform, led the Series B round with additional …
Pet Turtle Warning From CDC, Here Is The Latest Salmonella Outbreak | Forbes | 10/10/2019
Oh, shell no. The U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) announced that pet turtles may be the source of a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that has already sickened at least 21 people in 13 states and hospitalized seven. Fortunately, no one has died yet. But a Salmonella infection can get you sick and in some cases even kill, which would be a turtle disaster. The first reported illness in …
Why A Daily Mental Health Practice At Work Can Save Your Life | Forbes | 10/10/2019
According to a recent CDC study , 71% of Americans have anxiety, or experienced some type of mental health related issue, at work. Harassment and bullying can also be major causes of mental health challenges. Furthermore, deadlines, pressures, and connecting with others who think and act differently than you do can all be too much, on top of a 4pm meeting. Some people may feel discouraged from sharing feelings and vulnerability …
Flavored vape products are banned in Washington state - CNN | 10/10/2019
… Washington State Department of Health to adopt emergency rules to ban all flavored vaping products, including those that contain nicotine and THC, at their next meeting. Vaping lung injuries now surpass 800 cases nationwide, CDC says “My executive order also directs the department and the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board to do the following: First, immediately ban any ingredients or sources that are found to be the cause of …
This claim about the flu shot is all wrong - MarketWatch | 10/10/2019
… myths often. Here are the facts and the explanations behind them. Inactive virus Influenza, or the flu, is a common but serious infectious respiratory disease that can result in hospitalization or even death. The CDC estimates that during a “good” flu season, approximately 8% of the U.S. population could get the flu. That is roughly 26 million people. Each year the flu season is different, and the flu virus also …
Home-Cooked Meals Linked to Lower PFAS in the Body | WebMD | 10/10/2019
… food packaging. But shorter-chain PFAS chemicals have replaced them in many products, and researchers say not enough is known about whether these compounds are any better for the environmental or our health. The CDC calls the chemicals a “public health concern” and says more research is needed to better understand the health effects of PFAS exposure. Experts who were not involved in the study say it is useful because …
… the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 59,349 cases of tickborne disease were reported in 2017 compared to 48,610 cases in 2016. Lyme disease accounted for the bulk (82%) of the cases. Recent CDC estimates suggest that Lyme disease is underreported and that the true incidence is likely 10 times higher. At least 20 different disease-causing bacteria, viruses and parasites are known to be transmitted from ticks to …
DAVIS, Calif. , Oct. 10, EicOsis LLC, a pharmaceutical startup developing a new class of oral non-narcotic analgesics, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its Investigational New Drug (IND) application to initiate Phase 1 clinical trials for their drug candidate, EC5026, for the treatment of pain. EC5026 (BPN-19186) is a first-in-class, small molecule that potently inhibits soluble Epoxide Hydrolase (sEH), a …
… surgical patients. VTE is a deadly risk to hospitalized patients, particularly those who are immobile as a result of recovery and fewer than 50% of hospital patients receive appropriate preventive treatment, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). Estimates suggest that 60,000 - 100,000 Americans die each year as a result of the condition, with 10 to 30% of patients dying within one month of diagnosis. The geko™ device is …
What Was Hygiene Like For US Soldiers In WWII? | 10/10/2019
… unavoidable. This didn’t stop the armed forces from trying, however, and unprecedented campaigns to fight afflictions like venereal disease opened up conversations about personal topics for the sheer purpose of keeping servicemen healthy. Photo: CDC / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain The US Army Sprayed DDT On Soldiers To Rid Them Of Bug Infestations To counteract inevitable problems with insects and the diseases they spread, the National Institute of Health in the …
Morgan Stanley Executive Director Named Pop.Earth Chairman of the Board | PR Newswire | 10/10/2019
NEW YORK , Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Pop.Earth announced today that Mr. Christopher N. Savino has been appointed to the role of Chairman of the Board replacing Celebrity Chef Franklin Becker who remains with the charity as a Board member. For over 20 years, Mr. Savino has been instrumental in advocating for various organizations that support children with disabilities. His dedication and compassion to helping those who need it the most …
… into question. “E-cigarette aerosol generally contains fewer toxic chemicals than the deadly mix of 7,000 chemicals in smoke from regular cigarettes,” according to the CDC. “However, e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless.” The CDC said the potentially harmful substances outside of nicotine may include: “ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs,” volatile organic compounds, cancer-causing chemicals and heavy metals. One area Norton will discuss tonight …
Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Want the State to Know Everything About Your Abortion - VICE | 10/10/2019
… since not all pregnancies result in birth—and help them direct reproductive healthcare services appropriately. This is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began an abortion reporting program in 1969. However, CDC reporting is voluntary, and the CDC gets its data from states in which regulations and procedures for reporting vary. Therefore, the comprehensive authority on abortion statistics in the U.S. is the Guttmacher Institute, which reaches …
Food and Drug Administration
… 10, EicOsis LLC, a pharmaceutical startup developing a new class of oral non-narcotic analgesics, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its Investigational New Drug (IND) application to initiate … pain, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with an associated $560 billion yearly cost in medical expenses and lost productivity. Effective and safe options for pain management are currently insufficient. EicOsis …
DARESBURY, England , Oct. 10, UK-based medical devices company, Sky Medical Technology Ltd, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its geko ™ device for stimulation of the calf muscles to … of hospital patients receive appropriate preventive treatment, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). Estimates suggest that 60,000 - 100,000 Americans die each year as a result of the condition, with 10 to 30% of …
Department of Health and Human Services
Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future | 10/9/2019
GLADWIN COUNTY – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), is participating in National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The annual event focuses on the many ways to prevent lead exposure to children before they are harmed. The CDC estimates that nearly half a million children living in the United States have elevated blood lead levels at five micrograms …
CDC awards $1M to state for PFAS health study | 10/9/2019
CDC awards $1M to state for PFAS health study The grant allows for the state to contribute directly to a nationwide health study of PFAS. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 8:53 AM EDT October 9, 2019 Updated: 9:00 AM EDT October 9, 2019 LANSING, Mich — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is one of only seven recipients to receive a grant from the Center for …
AMA
If you vape, here’s what you need to know about the 13 vaping-related deaths | 9/27/2019
… have been more than 800 confirmed and probable cases of lung illness associated with using e-cigarettes reported to the CDC across 46 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The numbers have been changing frequently.The … e-cigarettes are not safe” and can cause irreversible lung damage and disease.”No one should use e-cigarettes or any other tobacco product. This message is even more urgent today following the increasing reports …
Mental Health
Why A Daily Mental Health Practice At Work Can Save Your Life | Forbes | 10/10/2019
According to a recent CDC study , 71% of Americans have anxiety, or experienced some type of mental health related issue, at work. Harassment and bullying can also be major causes of mental health challenges. Furthermore, deadlines, pressures, and connecting with others who think and act differently than you do can all be too much, on top of a 4pm meeting. Some people may feel discouraged from sharing feelings and vulnerability …
World Mental Health Day: Discussing the clinician’s role in suicide prevention | 10/10/2019
Since the turn of the century, organizations including the CDC and WHO have reported increasing suicide trends across the United States. Specifically, the CDC noted a 30% increase in suicide between 1999 and 2016. Globally, nearly 800,000 people die from suicide each year, and it remains the second leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 29 years, according to WHO. In 1992, Oct. 10 was designated World Mental …
Medicare
… advocacy and awareness-raising effort to request increased funding for research on stage IV metastatic cancer, to encourage NCI and CDC to count those with metastatic disease and to request expedited access to healthcare and … innovative therapies, and end the waiting period for disability and Medicare benefits for individuals facing terminal illness. 5. Support efforts to ensure new treatment options for metastatic cancer patients, in all forms, are available and …
MINNEAPOLIS , Oct. 8, Bright Health today announced details of its 2020 individual and family plans and Medicare Advantage plans for Alabama . In collaboration with Brookwood Baptist Health, Bright Health will continue to offer health plans … to National Center for Health Statistic data published by the CDC for [2016]. 4 Comparing 2015 CO EPO product reimaging rates to Bright Health Plan’s 2017 CO IFP reimaging rates. 5 Included in most plans …
Medicaid
… Walker and Chilton Counties. The company received regulatory approval from the Alabama Department of Insurance and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer health plans during this fall’s open enrollment period. Bright Health … to National Center for Health Statistic data published by the CDC for [2016]. 4 Comparing 2015 CO EPO product reimaging rates to Bright Health Plan’s 2017 CO IFP reimaging rates. 5 Included in most plans …
… Regional Healthcare. Bright Health has received regulatory approval from the South Carolina Department of Insurance and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer health plans during this fall’s open enrollment period. Bright Health … to National Center for Health Statistic data published by the CDC for [2016]. 4 Comparing 2015 CO EPO product reimaging rates to Bright Health Plan’s 2017 CO IFP reimaging rates. 5 All pricing is subject …
ACA
… to more than 1,000 providers and five Brookwood Baptist Health hospitals. In addition to the standard benefits required for all ACA Marketplace plans, individuals and families who choose Bright Health will receive: Cash rewards for … to National Center for Health Statistic data published by the CDC for [2016]. 4 Comparing 2015 CO EPO product reimaging rates to Bright Health Plan’s 2017 CO IFP reimaging rates. 5 Included in most plans …
… bring access to high-quality care to even more South Carolinians.” In addition to the standard benefits required for all ACA Marketplace customers, individuals and families who choose Bright Health will receive: Cash rewards for … to National Center for Health Statistic data published by the CDC for [2016]. 4 Comparing 2015 CO EPO product reimaging rates to Bright Health Plan’s 2017 CO IFP reimaging rates. 5 All pricing is subject …
NIH
… reported in 2017 compared to 48,610 cases in 2016. Lyme disease accounted for the bulk (82%) of the cases. Recent CDC estimates suggest that Lyme disease is underreported and that the true incidence is likely … treatment, and knowledge gaps related to tickborne diseases. The new NIH Strategic Plan for Tickborne Disease Research focuses on five scientific priorities for advancing research and development over the next five years. First, the plan …
… CDC), with an associated $560 billion yearly cost in medical expenses and lost productivity. Effective and safe options for pain management are currently insufficient. EicOsis advancement of EC5026 into clinical trials has been funded as part of the Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN) of the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research. The BPN is a collaboration of NIH Institutes and Centers that supports innovative research on the nervous system with the goal …
Pain Management
Abuse Deterrent Formulation Technologies Market, 2019-2030 | PR Newswire | 10/7/2019
… immediate relief (with high efficacy), opioids are still considered to be one of the most widely used pharmacological interventions for pain management. However, these drugs are known to induce a euphoric state upon consumption, often … US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 72,000 overdose-related deaths were reported in 2017, of which close to 50,000 involved the use of an opioid. Moreover, opioid abuse …
The Power of the Pen | 9/30/2019
Pat Anson By Michael Emelio, Guest Columnist It’s my hope that this column can serve as a powerful example of the harm that can be caused when people are denied adequate pain management. And in so, I pray that it also serves as a lesson to doctors and is something that our lawmakers, CDC and DEA will take a moment to seriously consider. To understand the full magnitude of the …
National Institutes of Health
… tick-transmitted pathogens emerge, raising the potential for serious human illness and death. A new strategic research plan from the National Institutes of Health aims to build on — and accelerate — new and existing research initiatives … disease accounted for the bulk (82%) of the cases. Recent CDC estimates suggest that Lyme disease is underreported and that the true incidence is likely 10 times higher. At least 20 different disease-causing bacteria …
… advocacy and awareness-raising effort to request increased funding for research on stage IV metastatic cancer, to encourage NCI and CDC to count those with metastatic disease and to request expedited access to healthcare and … goals: 1. Expand the metastatic cancer research portfolio at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 & FY 2020 through growth in appropriations and demonstrated congressional interest in controlling and eliminating cancer …
CVS
Environmental News For The Week Ending 05 October 2019 | 10/9/2019
… reporting a positive development, that 1000 people have survived believed due in large part to a new “highly effective vaccine”. CVS and Walgreens Stop Selling Zantac After Cancer-Causing Chemical Detected - Weeks after the popular … Public health officials in 13 states have reported deaths. The CDC has dispatched more than 100 doctors and investigators to identify the specific cause of the deadly illness. Early symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath …
… CDC , Dangerous Medicine , flu shot , hoax , influenza , mismatch , pseudoscience , Public Health , vaccine deep state , vaccine industry , vaccines , Viruses , wrong strains ( Natural News ) It’s “flu season” again, which means you’re likely to encounter life-sized grim reapers holding vaccine syringes at your local CVS pharmacy, as well as actual flu shots that, as always, don’t actually work . According to reports, the latest batch of flu shots for the 2019-2020 flu season …
WebMD
… Education Association (NEA) and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), with messaging support from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Lysol Healthy Habits program includes 30 interactive and downloadable activities and lesson plans … and will continue to serve as a sponsor of the WebMD Cold & Flu Map, which helps parents and schools keep their finger on the pulse of cold and flu activity nationwide. For more information on …
Cause of Paralyzing Illness in Kids Remains Elusive - WebMD | 10/7/2019
AFM mainly affects the arms and legs but can also impair muscles needed for breathing , and some patients end up on a ventilator. At least half of AFM patients do not fully recover, the CDC has said. Sporadic cases of AFM – sometimes linked to various viral infections , but not always – have long been recognized. The CDC began closely monitoring the condition in 2014, after an unexpected surge in cases: 120 …
Merck
Event Recap: Cyberbio Convergence – Bipartisan Commission Biodefense | 10/4/2019
… Merck in 2017 , costing it hundreds of millions of dollars and devastating its ability to produce vaccines for some time. Merck, in fact, had to buy vaccines from the CDC to meet US needs. If this happened in the midst of a crisis, or affected the sole manufacturer of a vaccine, the consequences would clearly be dire. The Merck virus wasn’t intended as an attack, but had similar ramifications as …
… patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) for treatment with KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), anti-PD-1 therapy manufactured by Merck. October, 2018: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. - Thermo Fisher Scientific received CE mark for its … of Health Research (CIHR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Institute for Health among others. Key Topics Covered 1.1 Scope of the Study 1.2 Report Guidance 2 …
Purdue Pharma
Abuse Deterrent Formulation Technologies Market, 2030 | PR Newswire | 10/7/2019
… are offering various abuse-deterrent formulation technologies to different pharmaceutical companies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 72,000 overdose-related deaths were reported in 2017, of which close to … Teva Pharmaceutical) 6.6. Elysium Therapeutics 6.7. Grnenthal 6.8. Intellipharmaceutics 6.9. Purdue Pharma 6.10. TITAN Pharmaceuticals 7. PATENT ANALYSIS 7.1. Chapter Overview 7.2. Scope and Methodology 7.3. Abuse Deterrent Formulation Technologies: Analysis of Patent Portfolio 7.4 …
Opioid doctor’s 40-year sentence is stark reminder of widespread overdose epidemic | 10/4/2019
… class of drugs being blamed for a stark increase in opioid deaths in the U.S. Between 2016 and 2017, the CDC found an increase of almost 47 percent in overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other … a large role in the overdose epidemic as well, with Purdue Pharma recently agreeing on a $10 billion tentative settlement with 24 states over the crisis. In Oklahoma, a judge ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay …
Pfizer
… advocacy and awareness-raising effort to request increased funding for research on stage IV metastatic cancer, to encourage NCI and CDC to count those with metastatic disease and to request expedited access to healthcare and … for addition Corporate sponsors of the advocacy plan include Novartis, Pfizer, Seattle Genetics and Eisai. The coalition of organizations is focused on achieving the following specific goals: 1. Expand the metastatic cancer research portfolio at …
Abuse Deterrent Formulation Technologies Market, 2030 | PR Newswire | 10/7/2019
… are offering various abuse-deterrent formulation technologies to different pharmaceutical companies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 72,000 overdose-related deaths were reported in 2017, of which close to … Nutriband Optum (part of UnitedHealth Group) Orexo Patheon Pernix Therapeutics Pfizer Pop Test Praxis Bioresearch Publicis Touchpoint Solutions Purdue Pharma QRxPharma Quivive Pharma Recipharm Relmada Therapeutics Shionogi Shire Signature Therapeutics Skyepharma SPARC SunGen Pharma Tetra …
Gilead Sciences
Kick HIV Care Out of the Clinic | Medscape | 9/6/2019
… on the Ending the HIV Epidemic plan by Robert Redfield, MD, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hoisting signs saying “Trans People Must Lead,” “Clusters Are People,” and “Eyes Off My … of the plan, meaningful community involvement in CDC negotiations with Gilead Sciences to guarantee lower costs for the HIV prevention pill Truvada , and the implementation of a two-step gender question in CDC surveillance systems …
… Echinocandins, Polyenes, Allylamines, Dermatophytosis, Aspergillosis, Candidiasis, Others • Profiles of the selected leading companies : • Abbott Laboratories • Bayer AG • Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Gilead Sciences, Inc. • GlaxoSmithKline • Kramer Laboratories, Inc. • Merck & Co., Inc. • Novartis AG • Pfizer • Sanofi S.A … University School of Law Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute Department of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology European Commission European Economic Area European Medicines Agency (EMA) European Organisation for …
Apple Health
Mobile: Why Alphabet, Amazon And Apple Are Working On Diabetes Tech | 8/19/2019
… Apple are all working on diabetes tech. By Autumn Keiko Alphabet , Amazon , and Apple are competitors but the opportunity to invest in tech that would help manage diabetes, one of the biggest chronic diseases in the U.S., was too exciting to ignore. Diabetes, a body-sugar regulation chronic disease, affects more than 100 million people – many of which are African Americans – in the U.S. according to the CDC . There is …
Evaluate Key Technologies Involved in Digital Transformation, 2019 Study | PR Newswire | 8/14/2019
… Apple Inc. APTEAN (Formerly CDC Software) ARM Holdings Arrayent Inc. Artificial Solutions Arundo Analytics Ascom Asus AsusTek Computer Inc. AT&T Inc. Athena Health Inc. Atmel Corporation ATOS Attunity Augury Systems Ltd. Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. Aurotek Corp. Autodesk Inc. Autonomous Solutions, Inc. Avegant Corp. Aware360 Ltd. Axium Inc. Axway Software Ayla Networks Inc. B+B SmartWorx BAE Systems Inc. Baidu BARCO Barracuda Networks Inc. Bayshore Networks BGI Big Panda …
Grand Rounds
Public Health Grand Rounds | Public Health Grand Rounds | CDC | 9/3/2019
Watch our live webcast or join us in person CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 18, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) Please note that Public Health Grand Rounds will be on Wednesday instead of our normal Tuesday for this session only Pregnant women should routinely receive the Tdap (pertussis) vaccine and the influenza (flu) vaccine, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These vaccines have been shown …
CDC postpones session on ‘preparing for the unthinkable’: a nuclear blast | MSN | 1/13/2018
CDC postpones session on ‘preparing for the unthinkable’: a nuclear blast The Washington Post 2 hrs ago Lena H. Sun © Provided by WP Company LLC d/b/a The Washington Post An atomic bomb explosion … webinars the CDC holds on health topics called Public Health Grand Rounds, officials have said. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today’s most popular stories on The Washington Post But media interest in the topic …
Medtronic
… www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/extracorporeal-membrane-oxygenation-market Infant segment accounted for over USD 125 million in 2018. According to the CDC data, nearly 1% of newborn babies in the U.S. suffer from congenital heart defects … growth opportunities for China market in the future. Getinge, LivaNova, Medtronic, Terumo, Abbott, and Alung Technologies are some of the major players functioning in the global extracorporeal membrane oxygenation market. Launch of advanced technology equipment’s …
… they are discarded after one use and cannot be reused. In this regard, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides protocols to prevent the spread of pathogens and promotes the use of disposable … Surgery, Inc., Stryker Corporation, Smith & Nephew plc, Conmed Corporation, and Medtronic plc. Companies have been investing in merger and acquisition activity to strengthen and expand their businesses. In October 2018 , Stryker acquired HyperBranch Medical Technology …
McKesson
First Edition: September 17, 2019 | Kaiser Health News | 9/17/2019
… came too late. The plaintiffs’ lawyers moved swiftly to fight the request companies including AmerisourceBergen Corp, Cardinal Health Inc and McKesson Corp had made on Saturday for U.S. District Judge Dan Polster in Cleveland, Ohio … produced in the state’s vast underground market. (9/17) Reuters: U.S. CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center For Vaping-Related Illnesses The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it has activated its …
Tales Of Corporate Painkiller Pushing: ‘The Death Rates Just Soared’ | 8/22/2019
… related to the abuse of prescription pain medication. The defendants in the suit include drug manufacturers like Mallinckrodt, wholesale distributors McKesson and Cardinal Health, and pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens. Evidence related to the lawsuit … they made a gruesome discovery. “When you line up the CDC death [by overdose] database with the DEA’s database on opioid distribution, you see a clear correlation between the saturation of towns and cities and …
ROTH Capital Partners
… expenses, bringing the total net proceeds to Attunity from the offering to approximately $21.4 million. William Blair , Needham & Company and Roth Capital Partners acted as joint bookrunners for the offering. This press release shall not … data replication and distribution, test data management, change data capture (CDC), data connectivity, enterprise file replication (EFR), managed file transfer (MFT), data warehouse automation, data usage analytics, and cloud data delivery. Attunity has supplied innovative …
William Blair
… discounts and other estimated offering expenses, bringing the total net proceeds to Attunity from the offering to approximately $21.4 million. William Blair , Needham & Company and Roth Capital Partners acted as joint bookrunners for the offering … data replication and distribution, test data management, change data capture (CDC), data connectivity, enterprise file replication (EFR), managed file transfer (MFT), data warehouse automation, data usage analytics, and cloud data delivery. Attunity has supplied innovative …
Needham & Company
… other estimated offering expenses, bringing the total net proceeds to Attunity from the offering to approximately $21.4 million. William Blair , Needham & Company and Roth Capital Partners acted as joint bookrunners for the offering. This press … data replication and distribution, test data management, change data capture (CDC), data connectivity, enterprise file replication (EFR), managed file transfer (MFT), data warehouse automation, data usage analytics, and cloud data delivery. Attunity has supplied innovative …
International Finance Corporation
Rendeavour Rolls Out 30 MW Solar Strategy in Kenya | PR Newswire | 4/15/2019
… CDC Group and International Finance Corporation, Africa Logistics Properties at Tatu Industrial Park is the largest Grade A warehousing in Kenya . Other developments at Tatu City, a 5,000-acre new city, include schools by Nova Pioneer and Crawford International, as well as more than 5,000 homes under construction and development. About Tatu City ( www.tatucity.com ) Tatu City is a 5,000-acre, mixed-use development with homes, schools, offices, a shopping district …
Indian home healthcare platform Portea Medical raises $26M Series C | TechCrunch | 11/23/2017
Portea Medical founder and CEO Meena Ganesh Portea Medical , one of India’s biggest platforms for home healthcare visits, has raised $26 million in Series C funding to expand its service range. The round was led by Sabre Partners and MEMG CDC, with participation from returning investors Accel (which led Portea’s Series B two years ago), the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation and Qualcomm Ventures. Portea has now raised a …
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Executive Director Named Pop.Earth Chairman of the Board | PR Newswire | 10/10/2019
… leading Pop.Earth as Chairman of the Board. About Pop.Earth Pop.Earth is a NY based 501 (c)(3) charity whose mission is “To help people with Autism live more fulfilling lives.” According to the CDC, Autism now affects 1:50 children, a rise of 30% in two years. Pop.Earth has a strong commitment to health, wellness and awareness for this population and has launched several initiatives to bring their programs to those …
Morgan Stanley and Petra Capital backs ABS | PE Hub | 8/19/2019
Morgan Stanley and Petra Capital backs ABS August 19, 2019 Alternative Behavior Strategies , a provider of services to children with autism spectrum disorders, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding. The investors were Morgan Stanley … in 2014 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that estimated about 1 in 59 children in the U.S. were identified with ASD.ii “With this new investment, ABS will be able to continue …
Andreessen Horowitz
… enables them to deliver personalized interventions at scale. The company proved the model for digital care as the nation’s largest CDC-recognized provider of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and has now launched programs over … company in digital healthcare,” added Vijay Pande , General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. “Since our first investment, the team’s vision, rigorous clinical focus, and intelligent application of sustainable behavior change across multiple conditions has raised the …
8VC
Acutus Medical Announces $170 Million in Financing | Markets Insider | Business Insider | 6/20/2019
… innovative technologies designed to provide physicians and patients with improved results. The Series D equity financing round includes new investors 8VC, Opaleye Management, Pura Vida Investments, among others. The round also included strong participation from … 2 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 6.1 million Americans may be living with the most common type of arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation (AF), which incrementally costs the United …
Rising Tide
… PBMs to take immediate steps to align their standard national formularies to the 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guideline to dramatically reduce the escalating distribution and abuse of prescription opioids. Judge Polster … of Judge Polster’s order.” The Teamsters’ focus on stemming the rising tide of the Opioid crisis began at the Teamsters’ 29th International Convention in 2016, where a Teamster official from Ohio shared the tragic story …
Cory Booker and Ayanna Pressley introduce bill to address maternal mortality | CBS News | 5/8/2019
… die yearly in the U.S. because of delivery complications and pregnancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than half of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, CDC says The bill also … coverage for pregnant women, we can begin to stem the rising tide of maternal mortality and close the egregious racial gaps that exist in maternal and infant health outcomes.” A USA Today investigation of maternal …
Qualcomm Ventures
Qualcomm Ventures Continues Investment In Portea Medical | Seeking Alpha | 11/24/2017
Qualcomm Ventures Continues Investment In Portea Medical Nov.24.17 Qualcomm Ventures has made a follow-on investment in Portea Medical’s $26 million Series C financing round. Portea is developing a platform for home healthcare services … Series C round included lead investors Sabre Partners and MEMG CDC, as well as Accel Partners and International Finance Corp. Sabre is an India-based private equity firm that specializes in middle market investments. Valuation …
Indian home healthcare platform Portea Medical raises $26M Series C | TechCrunch | 11/23/2017
Portea Medical founder and CEO Meena Ganesh Portea Medical , one of India’s biggest platforms for home healthcare visits, has raised $26 million in Series C funding to expand its service range. The round was led by Sabre Partners and MEMG CDC, with participation from returning investors Accel (which led Portea’s Series B two years ago), the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation and Qualcomm Ventures. Portea has now raised a …
Echo Health Ventures
DispatchHealth Raises $33 Million To Bring More House Calls To Patients | Forbes | 5/8/2019
… Series B funding on Tuesday. The latest round is led by prior backers Questa Capital and Alta Partners and adds Echo Health Ventures, which will have a seat on the company’s board. DispatchHealth aims to … conditions inspired him to found the company. According to the CDC, three in four Americans age 65 and older are living with multiple chronic conditions. Prather says his company’s platform, which primarily serves Medicare and …
HCA
Bright Health Announces 2020 Plan Details for Its Tennessee Markets | PR Newswire | 10/7/2019
… costs through coordinated, For consumers who qualify for federal subsidies, many plans are available at little to no premium cost to the individual. 5 “At Bright Health, we believe the foundation of good healthcare is a strong relationship between people and their doctors,” said Bob Sheehy , Bright Health’s co-founder and chief executive officer. “By working hand-in-hand with physicians in our Care Partner Networks, we have removed the …
… unregulated. /p p As of Aug. 22, 193 potential vaping-related illnesses in 22 states had been a href=”https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2019/s0821-cdc-fda-states-e-cigarettes.html” reported to the Centers for … you vape,” said Harris, a critical care pulmonologist at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City. “It’s purported to be safe, but how do you know if it’s safe? To me, it’s a very dangerous thing …
Mayo Clinic
Environmental News For The Week Ending 05 October 2019 | 10/9/2019
… one of her patients detected the presence of Vitamin E. ‘Toxic chemical fumes,’ not oils, may be causing vaping illness, Mayo Clinic researchers find – Doctors researching the cause of a sudden respiratory illness that’s killed … Public health officials in 13 states have reported deaths. The CDC has dispatched more than 100 doctors and investigators to identify the specific cause of the deadly illness. Early symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath …
… Mayo Clinic pathologist likened the injuries to those seen in people exposed to poisons like mustard gas. Though documented injuries and deaths have been climbing, the cause is not clear because the cases to date have not linked to a single product or substance. Though the CDC has cautioned those purchasing vaping products to avoid getting them from informal sources (or “off the street”), it is also possible that legal …
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland OH
Deaths from heart disease are rising dramatically – are you at risk? | 9/7/2019
… rising dramatically since 2012. [i] Deaths from cardiovascular disease increased 4% between 2011 and 2017, according to researchers from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. [ii] While cardiovascular risk factors include age and family … as poor circulation, kidney failure and stroke. According to the Cleveland Clinic, [v] everyone, regardless of gender, age or history of heart disease, should aim to maintain a low LDL cholesterol level of less than …
Deaths from heart disease are rising dramatically “ are you at risk? | 9/6/2019
… rising dramatically since 2012.[i] Deaths from cardiovascular disease increased 4% between 2011 and 2017, according to researchers from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.[ii] While cardiovascular risk factors include age and family … as poor circulation, kidney failure and stroke. According to the Cleveland Clinic,[v] everyone, regardless of gender, age or history of heart disease, should aim to maintain a low LDL cholesterol level of less than …
Cleveland Clinic
… Education Association (NEA) and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), with messaging support from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Lysol Healthy Habits program includes 30 interactive and downloadable activities and lesson plans … awards, including the Grand Prize in Medical Innovation by the Cleveland Clinic, is doctor recommended, and is available in more than 5,000 retail locations in the US and Canada . www.kinsahealth.com . 1 Adams PF, Hendershot GE …
Deaths from heart disease are rising dramatically – are you at risk? | 9/7/2019
… rising dramatically since 2012. [i] Deaths from cardiovascular disease increased 4% between 2011 and 2017, according to researchers from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. [ii] While cardiovascular risk factors include age and family … as poor circulation, kidney failure and stroke. According to the Cleveland Clinic, [v] everyone, regardless of gender, age or history of heart disease, should aim to maintain a low LDL cholesterol level of less than …
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente Commits $2.75 Million To Study Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on Total Health Published: Oct 09, 2019 New research effort builds upon landmark study with CDC and will provide additional insights on the most promising interventions and emerging innovations in addressing adverse childhood experiences OAKLAND, Calif. , Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Kaiser Permanente , the nation’s largest nonprofit, integrated health system, announced today that it will allocate $2.75 million in …
Let’s Talk About Teen Vaping | 10/2/2019
Dr. Sheree Sharpe , Family Practice, Kaiser Permanente Steele Street Medical Center Teen vaping has increased dramatically over the past couple years and has become an area of grave concern due to several fatalities associated with … tank systems and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). A recent CDC study showed that 99% of the e-cigarettes sold in the United States contained nicotine, which is the highly addictive drug. Several surveys demonstrate …
Harvard Medical School
Online data mining adds to the picture of vaping-related lung disease | 10/7/2019
… Harvard Medical School, first picked up eight suspected cases of vaping -associated lung disease on July 25 using their HealthMap digital disease surveillance platform. That early alarm came more than a month before CDC’s announcement of cases of vaping-associated lung disease on Sept 6th, 2019. Capturing cases under investigation HealthMap integrates information from official reports with data from informal Internet sources, including local news reports, online forums , and eyewitness …
… are currently excluded from PrEP trials. Additionally, further guidance is required from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to inform PrEP continuum and care delivery. Several studies have shown that transgender women … at The Fenway Institute and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. “Our study suggests that bio-behavioral HIV prevention methods, such as PrEP, should be made available to transgender MSM. Findings support the …
AHN
First Death Reported as Cases Linked to Vaping Rise | WebMD | 8/24/2019
… 2019 – An adult from Illinois is the first person reported to die from severe lung injuries related to vaping, the CDC said Friday. Public health officials did not release any additional details about the adult … Wilson, chief of the Division of General Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital in New York City. Vaping, or the use of battery-powered electronic …
Massachusetts General Hospital
… by two major academic institutions representing the East and West Coasts of the U.S., Stanford University School of Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital, and included presentations related to the magnitude of tick-borne disease in … positive Lyme disease tests and the lack of correlation with CDC reported cases. Bill Robinson , MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine (Immunology and Rheumatology), Stanford University shared data that demonstrate the difference in immune response in …
… have mandated doctors and hospitals to report any and all illnesses related to vaping. Dr. Jonathan Winicokoff, a pediatrician at Massachusetts General Hospital says all it takes for kids to get addicted to vaping is … The problem has been growing across the nation, where the CDC has reported 530 confirmed cases and probable cases of vaping-linked lung injuries. So far, eight people have died from vaping-related illnesses in …
Mount Sinai Hospital
Doctors Expected a Brain Tumor. It Was a Tapeworm | WebMD | 6/10/2019
… Finally, a brain scan revealed what seemed to be the cause: a marble-sized tumor. In September 2018, doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City scheduled Rachel for surgery, expecting to find cancer … providers may not be familiar with it, according to the CDC. “The suspicion of neurocysticercosis in someone who hasn’t traveled is low,” says Coyle. “We’re talking about a handful of people who’ve acquired it in …
… Division of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai . The Mount Sinai Hospital annually achieves “Honor Roll” status in the U.S. News & World Report “Best … Technology (SART) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is internationally recognized for achieving high success rates in the treatment of infertility. RMA of New York maximizes access to care by helping …
One Medical
… participation from FirstMark Capital, Amplo, Alpha Edison, Arkitekt Ventures, Galaxy Digital, and individual investors Flatiron Health CEO Nat Turner and One Medical founder Tom Lee. The fresh funds bring the startup’s total raised to over … Our health system desperately needs a makeover. According to the CDC, 60% of American adults have at least one chronic disease — that’s 153 million people. These are largely lifestyle-driven, preventable, and reversible conditions, and …
Parsley Health Launches New Digital Services on Tail of $26M in Series B Raise | PRWeb | 10/10/2019
… One Medical. The Series B round officially closed in the summer of 2019. “Our health system desperately needs a makeover. According to the CDC, 60% of American adults have at least one chronic disease – that’s 153 million people. These are largely lifestyle-driven, preventable and reversible conditions and yet they account for 90% of our annual healthcare costs,” said Dr. Robin Berzin, CEO & Founder of Parsley Health. “A revolving door …
Aetna
LifeOmic launches chronic disease prevention app | MobiHealthNews | 8/8/2019
… will be able to deliver results of the test results via the new app. WHY IT MATTERS According to the CDC , six in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease, and four in … wellness rewards program developed in a partnership between Apple and Aetna. Meeting these goals and challenges will earn rewards points that members can spend on gift cards, or redeem to offset the cost of the …
Fossil’s latest smartwatch comes preloaded with Cardiogram | MobiHealthNews | 8/5/2019
… of death in the US. Atrial fibrillation impacts between 2.7 and 6.1 million people in the US, according to the CDC . Chances of the condition increase with age, impacting around 9 percent of people over … Health Insurance announced a partnership with Cardiogram Care in April, Aetna launched their Apple Watch program in May, and United Healthcare’s motion program now includes WearOS by Google, Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung, Apple Watch, and more …
Health Net
Men's Health Checklist for Every Age | Yahoo News | 6/16/2019
… see on some kind of regular basis,” he says. To help men safeguard their health, we’ve gathered recommendations from the CDC, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (a national, independent panel of medical experts), and … M.P.H., vice president of the nonprofit health education group Men’s Health Network, says all men should consider STD testing any time they change sexual partners. Men will need to request this screening at the doctor’s …
… CDC), social determinants of health (SDH) account for more than half of patient health and wellness. (1) For patients with substance use disorders, social determinants have a significant impact on their path to recovery. In collaboration, Aspenti Health, Staple Health and The University of Vermont Health Network, integrated routine medical laboratory testing with SDH to impact substance use care. Social determinants were assessed as predictors for laboratory findings, such as …
Humana
Humana Sees Population Health Gains for Medicare Advantage Members The Bold Goal program has improved population health for Humana Medicare Advantage members since 2015. 24, 2019 - Medicare Advantage members living in Humana’s seven original Bold … and beyond. Since the program began, Humana has used the CDC’s health-related quality of life measurement, known as Healthy Days, to track and trend progress. Healthy Days takes the whole person into account by …
Humana screened 500,000 members for social determinants of health in 2018 Morgan Haefner - Print Email Half a million of Humana’s members, employees and patients were screened for social determinants of health last year, according to … the health insurer said . Humana tracks “Healthy Days” using the CDC’s quality of life measurement.While overall Unhealthy Days have improved, members’ mentally Unhealthy Days offset some gains. For example, Humana Medicare Advantage members in Florida’s …
Indian Health Service
… to a second cohort of healthcare systems. The Collaborative’s goal is to support healthcare systems in implementing recommendations from the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (CDC Guideline) and using associated QI measures … UPMC Pinnacle (PA). The first cohort includes: Atrius Health (MA), Indian Health Service (OR), Montefiore Medical Center (NY), St. Mary’s/Clearwater Valley (ID) and Stormont Vail Health (KS). Integral to the project are 16 clinical …
HHS Quality Summit to Examine Federal Value-Based Care Programs | RevCycle Intelligence | 7/11/2019
… CDC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and Indian Health Service (IHS). According to the announcement, the group will “offer critical insight into discussions surrounding the modernization of HHS’s quality programs that will build upon a patient-centered approach that increases competition, quality, and access to care.” They will also work to identify regulations that burden providers and the mechanisms needed to enhance the delivery of high-quality care. HHS …
UnitedHealthcare
20 proposed billing codes for nonmedical health needs | Becker’s Hospital Review | 8/1/2019
The American Medical Association and UnitedHealthcare are collaborating to support the creation of 20 new ICD-10 codes related to social determinants of health. The codes aim to more effectively address nonmedical issues, such as food, housing, transportation and the ability to afford medicine, utilities and other services. The proposal for the codes was submitted to the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee, which includes members from the CDC and …
Will Your Health Insurance Cover You Overseas? | Yahoo News | 7/17/2019
… UnitedHealthcare Global, which is part of UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurer in the U.S. If your insurer does provide coverage for medical treatment you get in another country, the care is typically reimbursed at an out-of-network rate, which means higher out-of-pocket costs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you ask your insurer about exclusions for injuries related to terrorist attacks , acts of …
Wellcare
WellCare Donates $15,000 to Support the Family Café | PR Newswire | 6/7/2019
… WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG ) and its Staywell Health Plan have donated $15,000 to sponsor the 21st Annual Family Café in Orlando, Florida June 7-9 . Approximately 61 million U.S. adults (26%) are living with a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In Florida , the rate is higher with approximately 28% of adults living with some type of disability. Staywell Health Plans, Inc. is a …
WellCare Helps Florida Members Better Manage Chronic Conditions | PR Newswire | 6/5/2019
TAMPA, Fla. , June 5, By 2025, chronic diseases – the leading cause of death and disability in the United States – will affect an estimated 164 million Americans , or nearly half of the current U.S. population. To address this looming crisis, WellCare of Florida , a WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) company, is helping its members better manage their chronic conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , chronic diseases …
Cigna
CVS Health Expands Diabetes Program, Includes Preventive Care | HealthPayer Intelligence | 7/31/2019
… scale it records their weight and transfers data automatically to their online, personal profile. The module also relies on a CDC-approved app that guides members through a 12-month curriculum. The app is designed … exercise, and to maintain their new, healthier lifestyle. READ MORE: Cigna’s Digital Diabetes Prevention Program Cuts Costs, Ups Outcomes CVS Health uses a similar approach when expanding its program to address hypertension. Members who have …
… enables them to deliver personalized interventions at scale. The company proved the model for digital care as the nation’s largest CDC-recognized provider of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and has now launched programs over … health goals and prevent chronic health conditions,” said Joan Harvey , Cigna’s Senior Vice President of Consumer Health Engagement and Behavioral Health. “We’re excited to deepen our relationship with Omada, and further integrate its innovative program …
Wellcare Health Plans
WellCare Donates $15,000 to Support the Family Café | PR Newswire | 6/7/2019
… WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG ) and its Staywell Health Plan have donated $15,000 to sponsor the 21st Annual Family Café in Orlando, Florida June 7-9 . Approximately 61 million U.S. adults (26%) are living with a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In Florida , the rate is higher with approximately 28% of adults living with some type of disability. Staywell Health Plans, Inc. is a …
WellCare Helps Florida Members Better Manage Chronic Conditions | PR Newswire | 6/5/2019
TAMPA, Fla. , June 5, By 2025, chronic diseases – the leading cause of death and disability in the United States – will affect an estimated 164 million Americans , or nearly half of the current U.S. population. To address this looming crisis, WellCare of Florida , a WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) company, is helping its members better manage their chronic conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , chronic diseases …
UCare
… Peroxfarma developed Epaplus Arthicare because joint problems are a major health issue that diminishes a person’s quality of life. The CDC reports that 23 percent of all adults – more than 54 million people – suffer from … as Epaplus Arthicare, Epaplus Sleepcare, Epaplus Skincare, Epaplus Vigorcare, Epaplus Immucare, Epaplus Digestcare and Epaplus Vitalcare. All Epaplus supplements undergo rigorous clinical studies to check their effectiveness. “We are a health and wellness company that …
Plymouth Prioritizes the Health of Kids Over Big Tobacco Profits | PR Newswire | 11/29/2017
… Public support for raising the age is strong: A 2015 national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that three out of four American adults support the move. “ Plymouth city leaders … Chamber of Commerce, Tobacco Free Alliance, Twin Cities Medical Society, UCare and WellShare International. Find out more at: smokefreegenmn.org. View original content with multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/plymouth-prioritizes-the-health-of-kids-over …
AmeriHealth
… AmeriHealth Caritas , a national leader in Medicaid managed care, said there should be greater awareness of the importance of raising the low black breastfeeding rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), black infants are 13 percent less likely to be breastfed than white infants. 3 “There are many factors that contribute to the low black breastfeeding rate,” Dr. Lawyer said. “We have to help ensure that …
Anne Schuchat
… found that 77% reported using THC-containing products, or using both THC-containing products and nicotine-containing products,” said Dr Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She … are male, and 62% are aged 18 to 34, the CDC said. Based on the latest agency numbers, the number of confirmed or suspected severe lung illnesses linked to vaping has now climbed to 805 …
… a member of us as we speak for this media briefing on measles. I’m joined as we speak by Dr. Anne Schuchat, the director for immunization and respiratory illnesses. Dr. Schuchat will probably be offering … 23rd, there have been 288 circumstances of measles reported to CDC. That is the most important variety of measles circumstances within the U.S. reported by this time within the 12 months since 1994. Or a …
Alex Azar
With End of New York Outbreak, United States Keeps Measles Elimination Status | 10/8/2019
… CDC,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “But this past year’s outbreak was an alarming reminder about the dangers of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. That is why the Trump Administration will continue making it a priority to work with communities and promote vaccination as one of the easiest things you can do to keep you and your family healthy and safe.” The CDC confirmed 1,249 cases of measles between January 1 …
Local vape shops respond to e-cigarettes controversy | 10/8/2019
… confirmed and 12 probable cases of lung illness that resulted from vaping. Moreover, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating 63 more cases across the state that could be associated with vaping … President Donald Trump and Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar spoke on the matter, saying the Food and Drug Administration would start a ban on flavored vaping products. According to Azar, about eight …
Donald Trump
Local vape shops respond to e-cigarettes controversy | 10/8/2019
… confirmed and 12 probable cases of lung illness that resulted from vaping. Moreover, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating 63 more cases across the state that could be associated with vaping … at least 19 confirmed deaths nationwide. On Sept. 11, President Donald Trump and Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar spoke on the matter, saying the Food and Drug Administration would start a ban …
… on August 29, 2019. Additionally, on August 30, 2019, both the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced that they were collaborating to investigate e-cigarette related cases of illnesses and … 2019, news sources reported that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump was preparing a ban on flavored e-cigarettes as federal agencies probed an outbreak of a lung problem that killed at least six …
William Schaffner
Health officials: It’s time to give flu vaccine another shot | 9/26/2019
… William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. He’s been known to tell such patients, “I’m always glad to see you’re still here to complain.” Here are some things to know: WHO NEEDS VACCINE? Everybody, starting at 6 months of age, according to the CDC. Flu is most dangerous for people over age 65, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions such as …
Mackenzie Bean
CDC: 9 tips for diagnosing, treating vaping-related illnesses | Becker’s Hospital Review | 10/7/2019
CDC: 9 tips for diagnosing, treating vaping-related illnesses Mackenzie Bean - The CDC is urging physicians nationwide to report potential cases of vaping-related illnesses. The agency has shared the following recommendations for providers on diagnosing, treating and reporting vaping-related lung injuries: Ask all patients who report recent vaping use if they have any symptoms of respiratory illness. Consider all possible causes of respiratory symptoms and consult with specialists …
Vaping-related illnesses jump to 530 cases: 5 updates | Becker’s Hospital Review | 9/20/2019
Vaping-related illnesses jump to 530 cases: 5 updates Mackenzie Bean - The CDC on Sept. 19 reported 530 confirmed and probable vaping-related lung illnesses in the U.S., marking a sharp increase from the 380 cases reported last week. Five things to know: 1. The agency has received complete demographic data for 383 of the 530 cases. 2. Of those illnesses, 72 percent involved men and 67 percent involved individuals …
Sanjay Gupta
9/11 Whistleblowers: Cate Jenkins | 9/11/2019
… Sanjay Gupta reports: Terror in the dust WHITMAN : Statements that EPA officials made after 9/11 were based on the judgment of experienced environmental and health professionals at the EPA, OSHA and the CDC, who had analyzed the test data that 13 different organizations and agencies were collecting in Lower Manhattan. I do not recall any EPA scientist or experts responsible for reviewing this data ever advising me that the test …
… in 16 states that the agency reported Wednesday. At the time, there were no known deaths reported, the agency said. CDC: 153 cases of severe lung disease in 16 states possibly linked to vaping The … up here to get The Results Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta every Tuesday from the CNN Health team. “However, no specific product has been identified in all cases, nor has any product been conclusively …
Brenda Fitzgerald
U.S. flu-related hospitalizations highest in nearly a decade: agency | Yahoo News | 2/3/2018
… CDC began its current hospital flu surveillance program during the 2009-2010 H1N1 swine flu pandemic. Schuchat was named acting CDC director earlier this week after Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald resigned from the post because of financial conflicts of interest, including purchases of tobacco and healthcare stocks while in office. Flu is widespread in 48 states, down from 49 last week, with Oregon reporting less flu activity, the CDC said. “We are …
Raja Krishnamoorthi
House panel asks e-cigarette companies to cease advertising A House panel is calling on e-cigarette manufacturers to cease all television, radio, print and digital advertising in the United States, in the wake of an unprecedented spike in youth vaping. Subramanian (Raja) Raja Krishnamoorthi Overnight Health Care — Presented by Better Medicare Alliance — More than 800 cases of vaping illnesses reported to CDC House panel asks e-cigarette companies to …
Vaping lung injuries now surpass 800 cases nationwide, CDC says | 9/27/2019
… of lung injury associated with e-cigarette use in 46 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as of Tuesday, the CDC reported on Thursday.That number is up from the 530 cases that the agency reported … this week to be “hundreds higher” than last week.Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, chair of the House Oversight and Reform’s Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, said he is now “dismayed” to learn the cases are …
Robert R. Redfield
WASHINGTON , Sept. 27, Robert R. Redfield , MD, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will make remarks at an October 16 National Press Club Headliners Luncheon about the importance of immunization as the winter flu season is set to begin. In his first appearance at the National Press Club, Dr. Redfield will characterize immunization as the most powerful tool in public health to combat disease. With …
NPC Headliners Luncheon: CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, MD | 9/27/2019
Robert R. Redfield, MD, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will make remarks at an October 16 National Press Club Headliners Luncheon about the importance of immunization as the winter flu season is set to begin. In his first appearance at the National Press Club, Dr. Redfield will characterize immunization as the most powerful tool in public health to combat disease. With an extensive background …
Scott Gottlieb
Conflict of Interest: Vapor Products and the Master Settlement Agreement | 10/9/2019
… CDC. Pharmaceutically crafted cessation aids like patches, gums and other products have generated billions of dollars for these companies while producing unimpressive success rates. Over the past decade vaping has had a profound impact. Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb stated “I believe if every currently addicted adult smoker switched completely to e-cigs it would provide a tremendous public health gain.” Millions of adult Americans have successfully transitioned away from …
The FDA, which regulates e-cigarettes, says it is working with the CDC and state health officials to gather more information as more than 150 cases of vaping-related lung illnesses are being investigated across the country. The former head of the FDA Scott Gottlieb calls it an “addiction crisis …
