Ahead of a federal court hearing on Tuesday, CVS Health is defending its merger with Aetna, through briefs filed on Friday. On Friday, the Department of Justice, which has approved the acquisition, also filed a brief which states the court has the authority to reject a proposed merger settlement, but not the entire deal. WHAT’S… Read More: CVS Health defends merger and integration of Aetna »
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $ 224,793 grant to Vanguard Medical Technologies, an incubation firm, to find outcomes data for researchers. The firm is charged with developing technology that will enable clinical trials to use artificial intelligence to dive into an electronic health records system and cull out useful data. As regulatory bodies… Read More: Research expected to help cull outcomes in claims and EHR… »
When high blood pressure (HBP) occurs during pregnancy and is not appropriately treated, it may negatively affect the health of both a mother and her baby during pregnancy, during delivery, or after delivery.1,2 High blood pressure, also known as hypertension (HTN), is a common and treatable health condition that occurs in 6% to 8% of… Read More: High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Fact Sheet »
There are trillions of bacteria on and in your body, and they’re extremely important for your health. One of the most important types is called Bifidobacteria. These beneficial bacteria digest dietary fiber, help prevent infection and produce vitamins and other important chemicals. Low counts of Bifidobacteria have been linked to many diseases, and Bifidobacteriasupplements may… Read More: Why Bifidobacteria Are So Good for You »