11/11/2008 News For: In Vitro Fertilization Cost InsuranceManchester manager proposes cost-saving measures MANCHESTER ? A hiring freeze on police patrol officers and switching health insurance providers for retirees are two cost-saving proposals made by Town Manager Scott Shanley during a special budget workshop Thursday. Seven Corners Announces First Insurance Program for International Medical Tourism Seven Corners announces the launch of the first worldwide medical tourism insurance program that reduces travel-related and medical risks associated with patients electing to have surgical procedures abroad. Seven Corners Announces First Insurance Program for International Medical Tourism INDIANAPOLIS, IN--Marketwire - November 11, 2008 - Seven Corners announces the launch of the first worldwide medical tourism insurance program that reduces travel-related and medical risks associated ... Huge Variation In Cost Of Treating Colorectal Cancer The cost of treating colorectal cancer varies widely, with newer, life-extending therapies sometimes costing tens of thousands of dollars more than older agents, according to a study led by a team of researchers in the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. SNPs affect folate metabolism in study of Puerto Rican adults Tufts researchers have linked several single nucleotide polymorphisms in the DNA of Puerto Rican adults to altered concentrations of blood homocysteine and folate and the content of uracil in blood DNA. These measures are indicators of altered folate metabolism, a putative risk factor for many diseases including cancer and neural tube defects. Arrow Fund's Bachman Recommends WellPoint Adrian Bachman, portfolio manager for the Arrow Alternative Solutions Fund ASFFX, said his fund has been purchasing shares of health insurance giant WellPoint WLP. When just a boost can help you over life's humps Leslie McMillan is a different kind of story in Charlotte's struggling work force. She says she earns too much to qualify for most financial aid programs, but not enough to easily afford things like health insurance, a 401k or home ownership. ?I'm one of those people who fall between the cracks,? says the single mother of a 12-year-old son. ?We're the ones who live paycheck to paycheck, and ... Accelrys Delivers Improved Efficiencies and Cost Reductions to Becton Dickinson Customers Through a New OEM Agreement Accelrys, Inc. NASDAQ:ACCL, a leading provider of scientific business intelligence software and services and Becton Dickinson, a leading global medical technology company, have entered into an agreement under which Becton-Dickinson will integrate Accelrys' SciTegic Enterprise Server SES into its BDTM AttoVision software. New heart disease test could become routine A simple, low-cost blood test that could help assess one's risk of heart disease could soon become part of regular medical exams along with blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, say Bay Area doctors. A large new study, disclosed this week at a scientific... UC Irvine Medical Center head to step down Maureen Zehntner cites personal reasons for resigning and gives four months' notice. She was promoted after a period of scandal at the institution. The head of UC Irvine Medical Center plans to step down in March, she told staff members by e-mail Monday. |

