Researchers studying the genetics behind why C. difficile causes disease have come to a simple conclusion — the bacteria do it because they are starving. That just might help them find a new treatment for what can sometimes be a very difficult disease to treat.”The genes responsible for toxin production only seem to be expressed during periods of nutrient deprivation. [click link for full article] (more…)
Early-stage research has found that a new gene therapy can nearly eliminate arthritis pain, and significantly reduce long-term damage to the affected joints, according to a study published in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism. [click link for full article] (more…)
The number of uninsured New Jersey children increased by 37% from 2000 to 2005, compared with a 9% decrease nationwide over the same period, an indication that the state should expand the FamilyCare program, according to a report released on Wednesday by New Jersey Policy Perspective, the [click link for full article] (more…)
In the second segment of a two-part series on the individual health insurance market, CBS’ “Evening News” on Thursday examined how some patients with individual policies face large, unexpected medical bills after their claims are denied.In an investigation into Milwaukee-based [click link for full article] (more…)
