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Feb 10 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Obese teens who underwent weight-loss surgery shed significantly more pounds than those who tried just dieting and exercise in a new study

Feb 10 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Mental-health experts wrestle with how to fit temper tantrums, hoarding and even Internet addiction into the current understanding of mental illness

Feb 10 2010

Reuters

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Research found that lower intelligence scores were associated with higher rates of heart disease and death, and were more important indicators than any other risk factors except smoking

Feb 10 2010

New York Times

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LTC hospital report offers detailed descriptions of what inspectors have found to be a problem, ranging from minor violations, like poor record-keeping, to much more serious issues

Feb 10 2010

New York Times

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The federal FDA said Tuesday that it would take steps to more stringently regulate three of the most potent forms of medical radiation

Feb 10 2010

Bloomberg

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While London-based Barclays Plc estimates U.S. IPOs will triple this year from 2009, at least six have been postponed or delayed.

Feb 09 2010

BusinessWire

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CIGNA expanding onsite capabilities through acquisition of Kronos Optimal, specializing in lifestyle management programs, coaching, biometric screenings and health education

Feb 09 2010

S3 Group

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Texas Instruments Incorporated and S3 Group announced the availability of the first Continua Certified™ USB-enabled platform for building agent health care devices

Feb 09 2010

New York Times

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At the University of Miami’s 240-bed tent hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, volunteer should soon be able to consult via satellite with specialists in Miami and other medical centers

Feb 09 2010

Washington Post

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A bipartisan group of congressional members outlined a number of allegations against CVS Caremark – the group urged the FTC to investigate the company

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Kevin RocheThe Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.

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