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Test Detects Molecular Marker Of Aging In Humans
In 2004, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center announced a crucial discovery in the understanding of cellular aging. They found that as cells and tissues age, the expression of a key protein, called p16INK4a, dramatically increases in most mammalian organs. Because p16INK4a is a tumor suppressor protein, cancer researchers are interested in its role in cellular aging and cancer prevention.
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Insurers Underpaid 'Billions' In Health Claims
The Senate Commerce Committee has found that a flawed payment database produced by a UnitedHealth subsidiary and distributed to other major insurance companies has led insurers to underpay millions of out-of-network claims, forcing patients to make up the difference of health care providers" fees, the Wall Street Journal reports. Aetna, Cigna, WellPoint, and other large insurers used the data to calculate their "reasonable and customary" charges. They also provided UnitedHealth"s subsidiary, Ingenix, with historic data about their payments, which became the foundation of ongoing versions of the flawed payment models.
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Pharmaceutical Industry Announces Launch Of Anti-counterfeit Medicines Pilot Project In Sweden
EFPIA, the voice of the pharmaceutical industry in Europe, of which the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) is a member, has announced an important step in the industry"s efforts to protect Europe"s citizens against counterfeit medicines. EFPIA has agreed to run a pilot of its coding and identification solution (1) in Sweden later this year in partnership with Swedish retail pharmacy chain Apoteket AB and local wholesalers Tamro and KD.
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IOM Vitamin D And Calcium Workshop On Aug. 4

As part of its study of how much vitamin D and calcium people need, a committee convened by the Institute of Medicine will hold a public workshop to gather insights and data from experts on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Among the workshop"s presentations will be a discussion of a recent vitamin D and calcium report released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which can be found at http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/vitadcaltp.htm. A workshop agenda with a list of presentations is available at http://www.iom.edu/?id=68400. The workshop will run from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. in Room 100 of the National Academies" Keck Center, 500 Fifth St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Due to space limitations, advance registration is required. Christine Stencel National Academy of Sciences


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