A new study has found that 27% of Medicare Advantage and Supplemental Medicare insurance customers have a current intention to shop for and possibly switch their Medicare coverage. The figure is up from 20% in 2008. Over the past four years, the “intention to switch” measure has been a leading indicator of actual switching patterns…
Authors: Kim WC, Lee CH
Ribonucleases (RNases) are a group of enzymes that cleave RNAs at phosphodiester bonds resulting in remarkably diverse biological consequences. This review focuses on mammalian RNases that are capable of, or potentially capable of, cleaving messenger RNA (mRNA) as well as other RNAs in cells and play roles in the development of human cancers. The aims of this review are to provide an overview of the roles of currently known mammalian RNases, and the evidence that associate them as regulators of tumor development. The roles of these RNases as oncoproteins and/or tumor suppressors in influencing cell… Continue reading
The American College of Physicians, representing 129,000 internal medicine physician and medical student members, said that Congress should cast the final votes needed to get comprehensive health care reform enacted into law. Without reform, ACP said, tens of millions of Americans stand to lose access to affordable health care and out-of-control spending will trigger an unprecedented fiscal and budgetary crisis. ACP said that H.R…
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This video highlights President Obama’s remarks during a health care reform rally held Friday, at George Mason University.
Related: Transcript: President Obama’s Health Reform Rally Remarks
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The New York Times Prescriptions Blog reports: “In a major end-game endorsement for Democrats, the American Medical Association, which represents the nation’s doctors, reiterated its support for the health care legislation on Friday. The announcement was immediately hailed by the White House. … While some groups like the United States Chamber of Commerce are openly fighting the legislation, it is helpful to the White House and Democratic leaders that the doctors are not throwing their weight behind the opposition” (Herszenhorn, 3/19). The Associated Press/The Los Angeles Times reports: “The nation’s largest association of doctors and the AARP senior citizens’ lobby… Continue reading
The New York Times Prescriptions Blog reports: “In a major end-game endorsement for Democrats, the American Medical Association, which represents the nation’s doctors, reiterated its support for the health care legislation on Friday. The announcement was immediately hailed by the White House. … While some groups like the United States Chamber of Commerce are openly fighting the legislation, it is helpful to the White House and Democratic leaders that the doctors are not throwing their weight behind the opposition” (Herszenhorn, 3/19). The Associated Press/The Los Angeles Times reports: “The nation’s largest association of doctors and the AARP senior citizens’ lobby… Continue reading
