Convicted defendants left uninformed of forensic flaws found by Justice Dept. [Justice Dept., FBI forensic lab] – Spencer S. Hsu reports that even though a Justice Department task force investigation uncovered sloppy forensic work at an FBI crime lab that led to faulty results, the agency notified prosecutors but not defendants; as a result some defendants served decades in prison for crimes they did not commit, and in one case a death penalty was carried out despite evidence that might have spared the defendant’s life; the scope of the task force’s findings was made public as a result of a multi-year Freedom of Information Act fight

GSA inspector general is investigating possible bribes, kickbacks [General Services Administration, Inspector General] – Lisa Rein and Ed O’Keefe report that the General Services Administration’s inspector general, who headed the investigation of out-of-control spending by the agency’s Public Buildings Service, told a congressional committee that he has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether bribes and kickbacks took place as well

Panetta said he regretted cost to taxpayers for trips home to California [Defense Department Secretary Leon Panetta] – Craig Whitlock reports that an embarrassing fact came to light in congressional hearing testimony by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta: his trips home to California on the weekends cost over $800,000 since July, of which he reimbursed the government for $17,000, the cost of commercial flights; the Defense Secretary is required to fly on communications-secure military aircraft, typically a Air Force C-37A

If the food’s in plastic, what’s in the food? [Food and Drug Administration, BPA] – Susan Freinkel, author of “Plastic: A Toxic Love Story,” follows up on the controversy surrounding the Food and Drug Administration’s decision not to ban the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), a ubiquitous food packaging component, despite scientific evidence that it is transmitted to humans through food, and she questions the FDA’s approach in assessing the harm of chemicals in packaging – focusing on how much of a toxic chemical such as BPA is present rather than on the chemical itself, as well as the agency’s heavy reliance on information supplied by manufacturers

More military personnel might have been involved in misconduct before Obama’s trip [U.S. Secret Service] – David Nakamura and Scott Wilson report that the scandal involving Secret Service personnel and prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia in advance of the president’s trip there may involve as many as 20 Secret Service and military personnel; the scandal has deeply embarrassed the Pentagon, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a congressional committee

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Prosecutor who ran ethics unit leaves Justice Dept. [Justice Dept.] – Charlie Savage reports on the retirement of William W. Welch, known as the chief of the public integrity section at Justice Department headquarters at the time of the prosecution of the late senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), that was thrown out for prosecutorial misconduct; the department failed to disclose evidence to Stevens’ attorneys that was favorable to his case, although Welch was exonerated of wrongdoing in an investigation of the case’s handling

Antipoverty tax program offers relief, though often temporary [taxes] — Sabrina Tavernise, on this tax day, examines the effects of the earned income tax credit, the United States’ largest antipoverty program, which returns a large portion of tax payments to those who make under a certain amount per year

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SEC addressing gaps in analysis [Securities and Exchange Commission] – Jessica Holzer and Andrew Ackerman report that the Securities and Exchange Commission is taking steps to address criticism it does not weigh the economic impact of its rules

U.S. nominee is elected to lead World Bank [World Bank] – Sudeep Reddy reports that President Obama’s nominee to head the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, former director of the HIV/AIDS department at the World Health Organization and current president of Dartmouth College has been elected to the post despite objections by some countries to both a U.S. nominee and one that is not from the financial sector

Tuna blamed in Salmonella outbreak is recalled [Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] – Bill Tomson reports that the Food and Drug Administration has determined that a salmonella outbreak that sickened 100 people nationwide is linked to raw yellow fin tuna from a supplier in California — Moon Marine USA Corp. in Cupertino, Calif; the CDC said the tuna was imported from India

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4. Research Provides Important Insight Into ‘Systemizing’ Theory Of Autism A new study from Cambridge University has for the first time found that autism diagnoses are more common in an IT-rich region. The Medical Research Council (MRC) funded study, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, has important implications for service provision in different regions and for the ‘hyper-systemizing’ theory of autism....
5. How Cortical Nerve Cells Form Synapses With Neighbors Shown In Unprecedented Detail How Cortical Nerve Cells Form Synapses...
6. Researchers Develop Mouse Model To Help Find How A Gene Mutation Leads To Autism Researchers Develop Mouse Model To Help Find How A Gene Mutation Leads To Autism...
7. Computer-based Program May Help Relieve Some ADHD Symptoms In Children An intensive, five-week working memory training program shows promise in relieving some of the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, a new study suggests. Researchers found significant changes for students who completed the program in areas such as attention, ADHD symptoms, planning and organization, initiating tasks, and working memory....
8. New York Share of Cost, Zegerid OTC Provides Greater And Faster Acid Control Than Prevacid 24HR According To Head-To-Head Clinical Study New York Share of Cost, Zegerid OTC Provides Greater And Faster Acid Control Than Prevacid 24HR According To Head-To-Head Clinical Study: Merck Consumer Care has announced results of a head-to-head clinical study showing that ZEGERID OTC™ offers greater and faster acid control than Prevacid® 24HR. While acid control is an industry standard measure for acid-reducing [...]...
9. Transgenerational Genetic Effects – A Newly Discovered Mode Of Inheritance The study of epigenetics has undoubtedly emerged as one of the hottest fields of research over the past decade. Interest in epigenetics has arisen as researchers endeavor to reveal the underlying causes of phenotypic variation and common diseases despite technological advances allowing for the characterisation of genetic variants and their heritability…...
10. Building Regulatory And Operational Flexibility Into Accountable Care Organizations And ‘Shared Savings’ The Affordable Care Act created accountable care organizations (ACOs), which will be a new part of Medicare as of January 2012, together with a “shared savings program” that will modify how these organizations will be paid to care for patients. Accountable care organizations have the potential to lower costs, improve the quality of care, facilitate delivery [...]...
11. Share of Cost, Einstein Receives $4 Million To Test HPV Microbicide Share of Cost, Einstein Receives $4 Million To Test HPV Microbicide — The National Cancer Institute has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University $4.1 million to test the microbicide Carraguard® against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer. The research will evaluate the efficacy of Carraguard®, a clear gel made from [...]...
12. Disruption Of Neural Activity In Autistic Toddlers A new study provides valuable insight into the neuropathology of early autism development by imaging the brains of naturally sleeping toddlers. The research, published by Cell Press in the June 24 issue of the journal Neuron, identifies a brain abnormality observed at the very beginning stages of autism that may aid in early diagnosis of [...]...
13. Potential Novel Genetic Pathway For Alcoholism A novel mutation found in a mouse gene might provide new insights into the genetic roots of alcoholism in humans, according to a study led by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center and the University of California, San Francisco. The study is published August 12th in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics....
14. Link Between Western Diet And ADHD A new study from Perth’s Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a ‘Western-style’ diet in adolescents. The research findings have just been published online in the international Journal of Attention Disorders....
15. Patients Living With Gerd Now Have A New Treatment Option For Improved And Sustained Symptom Relief Takeda is pleased to announce that DEXILANT™ (dexlansoprazole) is now available in Canada. DEXILANT is the first and only proton pump inhibitor (PPI) with a novel DUAL DELAYED RELEASE technology, which delivers two separate doses of medication at different times providing improved and sustained symptom relief throughout the day and night....

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1. Share of Cost, Addiction Research Reveals Risk For Alcoholism Linked To Risk For Obesity Addiction researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a risk for alcoholism also may put individuals at risk for obesity. The researchers noted that the association between a family history of alcoholism and obesity risk has become more pronounced in recent years....
2. New Mexico Share of Cost, Disagreement On Symptom-Reflux Association Analysis Parameters In Infants New Mexico Share of Cost, Disagreement On Symptom-Reflux Association Analysis Parameters In Infants: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), defined as passage of gastric contents into the esophagus is a normal process that occurs in healthy infants, children and adults. When GER causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications it is referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)....
3. Nicotine Exposure In Pregnant Rats Puts Offspring At Risk For Learning Disabilities Exposure to nicotine during pregnancy leads to a decrease in adult stem cells and a change in synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus of the offspring, according to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham presented at Neuroscience 2010, the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego in November....
4. Health And Well-being At Work Under Spotlight At Occupational Psychology Conference Occupational psychology can help managers, employees and businesses in these challenging economic times. This is one of the key themes at the Division of Occupational Psychology annual conference from 12 January -14 January at the Stratford-upon-Avon Holiday Inn....
5. Link Between Western Diet And ADHD A new study from Perth’s Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a ‘Western-style’ diet in adolescents. The research findings have just been published online in the international Journal of Attention Disorders....
6. Implications For Safety As 1 In 20 Australian Workers Confess To Drinking At Work A national survey has found that more than one in twenty Australian workers report using alcohol while at work or just before work, and more than one in fifty report taking drugs during or just before work. These findings, published online in the journal Addiction, have implications for workplace safety....
7. Share of Cost, Medicare Doesn’t Work As Well For Younger, Disabled Beneficiaries As It Does For Older Enrollees [Web First] Medicare is not working as well for its eight million disabled beneficiaries under age sixty-five as it is for its older beneficiaries. We report on a 2008 survey that found significant differences between the two Medicare populations, with the younger group experiencing more problems of cost and access. Even with the Medicare Part D prescription [...]...
8. Share of Cost, Esophageal Cancer Risk Lower Than Expected For GERD Patients Share of Cost, The risk of esophageal cancer among patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not as high as many may think, according to new research from University of Michigan gastroenterologists. GERD is considered a relative risk for developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, but the absolute risk is not known, says Joel Rubenstein, M.D., [...]...
9. Share of Cost, Alcoholism Risk Linked To Obesity Risk Share of Cost, Alcoholism Risk Linked To Obesity Risk...
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11. Share of Cost, For Acid Reflux Disease Patients, Esophageal Cancer Risk Lower Than Expected Share of Cost, The risk of esophageal cancer among patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not as high as many may think, according to new research from University of Michigan gastroenterologists. GERD is considered a relative risk for developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, but the absolute risk is not known, says Joel Rubenstein, M.D., [...]...
12. Pitt Study Examines Environmental Risk Factors For Childhood Autism The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) has launched a multi-year study to help identify environmental and other factors that may put children at risk for developing conditions within the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)....
13. Association Discovered Between Childhood ADHD And Substance Abuse Risk Analysis of data from two long-term studies of the impact of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on the development of psychiatric disorders in young adults confirms that ADHD alone significantly increases the risk of cigarette smoking and substance abuse in both boys and girls....
14. Share of Cost, Preschool-Age Children Who Slept Less Were More Likely To Be Hyperactive And Inattentive; Possible Association With ADHD Short sleep duration may contribute to the development or worsening of hyperactivity and inattention during early childhood, suggests a research abstract that will be presented Tuesday, June 14, in Minneapolis, Minn., at SLEEP 2011, the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS)....
15. Share of Cost, World’s Largest ADHD Study Underway At UQ, Australia Brisbane researchers are almost halfway through the biggest ever study into Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – and they are seeking additional research participants. Queensland Brain Institute neuroscientists are hoping to study more than 600 families, as they work towards identifying risk genes for the disorder....

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1. Seaside Therapeutics Initiates Phase 2b Study Of STX209 In Autism Spectrum Disorders Seaside Therapeutics, Inc. announced today the initiation of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b study to evaluate the effects of STX209 (arbaclofen) on social impairment in children, adolescents and adults (ages 5 to 21) with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The Company announced positive results from an open-label Phase 2a study of STX209 in September of [...]...
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4. Weaker Brain "Sync" May Be Early Sign Of Autism In a novel imaging study of sleeping toddlers, scientists at the University of California, San Diego Autism Center of Excellence report that a diminished ability of a young brain’s hemispheres to “sync” with one another could be a powerful, new biological marker of autism, one that might enable an autism diagnosis at a very young [...]...
5. Share of Cost, Brain Imaging Study Of Preschoolers With ADHD Detects Brain Differences Linked To Symptoms In a study published today in the Clinical Neuropsychologist (e-publication ahead of print), researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute found differences in the brain development of preschool children with symptoms of Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)....
6. Share of Cost, Brain Imaging Study Of Preschoolers With ADHD Detects Brain Differences Linked To Symptoms In a study published today in the Clinical Neuropsychologist (e-publication ahead of print), researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute found differences in the brain development of preschool children with symptoms of Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)....
7. Washington Share of Cost, Brain Study Highlights Role Of Dopamine In Impulsive Behavior It’s a common scenario: you’re on a diet, determined to give up eating cakes, but as you pass the cake counter, all resolve disappears… Now, scientists at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL (University College London) have shed light on the brain processes that affect our will power and make us act impulsively....
8. Johns Hopkins Researchers Create New Mouse Model Of Autism In an effort to unravel the tangled biology of autism, Johns Hopkins scientists have created a mouse model that mimics a human mutation of a gene known to be associated with autism spectrum disorders. Experiments with the engineered mouse reveal a molecular mechanism by which mutations of the gene named Shank3 affect the brain and [...]...
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12. PTSD Treatment Claims Process Eased, Some Remain Skeptical NPR: The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a new rule Monday that aims to make it easier for troops who return from battle to get the PTSD support they need. “Veterans will no longer have to prove that a certain attack, bomb explosion or event in a combat zone triggered post-traumatic stress. It’s a change [...]...
13. Share of Cost: Study Reveals Possible Brain Damage In Young Adult Binge-Drinkers It’s considered a rite of passage among young people acting out their independence through heavy, episodic drinking. But a new University of Cincinnati study, the first of its kind nationally, is showing how binge drinking among adolescents and young adults could be causing serious damage to a brain that’s still under development at this age....
14. Study Aims To Uncover Source Of Sensory Problems In Autism The way the brain reacts differently to the sense of touch in people with Autism will be examined as part of an innovative Cardiff University study designed to create better understanding of the condition in Autism....
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9. Share of Cost, NICE Consults On Draft Recommendations For Psychosis With Co-Existing Substance Misuse NICE is currently developing a clinical guideline on the assessment and management of psychosis with co-existing substance misuse in adults and young people. As part of this process, draft recommendations have been published on the NICE website for public consultation. Psychosis is used to describe a group of severe mental health disorders characterised by the [...]...
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11. Share of Cost, Study Shows Promise For New Drug To Treat Fragile X The first drug to treat the underlying disorder instead of the symptoms of Fragile X, the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability, shows some promise according to a new study published in the January issue of Science Translational Medicine. Researchers from Rush University Medical Center helped design the study and are now participating in [...]...
12. Share of cost, Frequently Asked Questions about Filing an ADA Complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice Information from the U.S. Department of Justice on how to file an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint. Includes answers to questions about how to file an ADA complaint by email, regular mail or other delivery service, what to do if you cannot prepare your own complaint due to a disability, how to find out [...]...
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12. Severe Mental Illness Among American College Students Growing As more young people arrive on campus with pre-existing conditions and a willingness to seek medical help, the incidence and prevalence of severe mental illness among college students in the USA has increased significantly over the past ten years. Details of a study were presented at the 118th American Psychological Association Annual Convention in San [...]...
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Video series in American Sign Language from the Illinois Deaf & Hard of Hearing Commission and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The videos have information on how to prepare your family for an emergency or disaster situation. Includes how to make an emergency plan, build a kit, volunteer, shelter in place, emergency preparedness of people with disabilities and evacuations.

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Some of the statewide changes include setting up a health care “Exchange” to provide low-cost health insurance to millions more people by 2014. Policymakers are currently choosing the “essential” benefits to be covered in these plans. Another change is setting up Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to help doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers better coordinate care for Medicare patients across various health care settings. The idea is to reduce costs and increase wellness. ACOs that lower their growth in costs while meeting performance standards on quality of care and putting patients first will be rewarded through Medicare’s Shared Savings Program.

The state is also preparing to shift 1.2 million beneficiaries with Medi-Cal fee-for-service coverage into Medi-Cal managed care. This process has met some significant challenges in ensuring/guaranteeing that beneficiaries experience a seamless transition in their access to providers, treatment and medication, and hence may be delayed or slowed.

Some other health care reform induced changes in California that are highlighted in a recent report by Health Access (PDF) include:

• About 8,600 Californians with pre-existing medical conditions have gained access to affordable health insurance. Patients who have illnesses such as cancer or multiple sclerosis – who face high costs or denials on the open market – can buy insurance through the program.
• More than 350,000 young adults have been able to stay on their parents’ health insurance plans until they are 26.
• More than 370,000 low-income people have been covered by an expansion of Medi-Cal, the health insurer for low-income Californians, that is part of the state’s “bridge to reform” waiver to alter the state-federal program.

And, in addition, Medicare beneficiaries across the state and the country are experiencing numerous specific benefits from health reform, including:

• Many new and continued Medicare preventive benefits, mostly at no cost. Some of these include: an annual wellness visit, cancer screenings, smoking cessation counseling, and obesity screening and counseling.
• Lower out-of-pocket Part D prescription drug costs for people with large medication expenses. Beneficiaries who reach the coverage gap (also known as the donut hole) now only pay 50% of their brand name drug costs and 86% of their generic costs versus 100%. This amount will decrease gradually until 2020 when beneficiaries will just pay 25% of their drug costs. The gradual closing of the coverage gap has resulted in over $171 million of savings to beneficiaries, according Health Access’ recent report (PDF).
• An end to wasteful overpayments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, saving both taxpayers and the Medicare program millions of dollars. By 2014, MA plans will be required to invest at least 85% of all the funds they collect in premiums and copayments back into quality health care services for beneficiaries versus high administrative costs and profits.

Currently, the health care reform law is only partially implemented. If and when it is allowed to be fully implemented, virtually all Americans will have access to affordable health care coverage. Also, our health care system will run more efficiently and effectively, ensuring quality of care for all residents and reversing the trend of skyrocketing health care costs. Health care reform benefits all, beneficiaries, families, young adults, children and our communities. Let’s keep it going!

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Heart disease costs our country over $444 billion per year in health care costs and loss of economic productivity. It also amounts to 2,200 deaths per day, or 815,000 American lives each year. In addition to the fatalities, heart disease can also result in serious illness, disability, and decreased quality of life. Suffering a stroke may lead to significant disability, such as paralysis, speech difficulties, and emotional problems. Following a heart attack, many people experience fatigue and depression, and find it more difficult to engage in physical activities. Heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of disability in the United States, with more than 3 million people reporting disability from these causes.

For all the deaths, disability, decreased quality of life and high costs attributed to heart disease, last fall the federal government formed a collaborative partnership and launched a national initiative with communities, health systems, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies, and private-sector partners from across the country to fight heart disease and stroke. The initiative, called Million Hearts™ aims to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over five years.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plays a major role in promoting this campaign and also educates Medicare beneficiaries on some of Medicare’s new and existing preventive benefits that aim to reduce hearth disease. These include:

• Cardiovascular disease behavioral therapy
• Cardiovascular screenings
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Obesity screening and counseling
• Smoking cessation

See Medicare Preventive benefits for a full list of all covered preventive services.

Prevention is one of the best medicines for individual, community and national health. While following the ABCS (appropriate aspirin therapy, blood pressure control, cholesterol management, and smoking cessation) promoted in the Million Hearts™ initiative are helpful guidelines for heart disease prevention, some medical professionals offer more radical, yet natural approaches to reverse heart disease without drugs. Dr. Joel Fuhrman, author of Eat to Live,  discusses the science, safety and effectiveness of eating a radically nutrient dense diet for reversing heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It’s a simple, natural, drug-free and low-cost approach to reversing disease and enjoying life-long health and vitality. Read the article, Heart Disease: reversing heart disease without surgery and more effectively than with drugs, for more information.

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