Medical Breaththrough

Strong R&D investment by biopharmaceuticals despite economic challenges

Despite a fragile economy, America’s pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies invested a record $65.3 billion last year in the research and development of new life-changing medicines and vaccines – an increase of more than $1.5 billion from 2008, according to analyses by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America...
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CNY doctors transitioning to electronic records

A major shift in the way doctors care for their patients is underway in Central New York. Private practices are moving away from keeping patient files on paper and opting for electronic files instead....
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Home-based health care programs face deep cuts

According to the New York State Association of Health Care Providers, home care keeps the elderly, disabled and chronically ill out of costly health care settings. Robert Krause of Troy says home care maintains his quality of life. "I feel very fortunate to be here," says Krause. Robert Krause is blind and suffers from hypertension. His wife, who was his primary caregiver, died three and a half years ago. Ever since, Krause has been able to stay...
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Area doctors to treat patients online

The doctor’s house call, a thing of the past, is making a comeback — on your computer screen. BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, one of the region’s largest health insurers, plans to introduce online care this year, a service that allows patients to connect with a physician on demand 24 hours a day using webcams for video links, or secure text messages or telephone conversations....
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Booster shot for medical research

Albany Medical College will add two floors of research laboratories and 20 employees, 10 of them scientists, thanks to $10 million in federal and state stimulus grants. The expansion is expected to increase collaboration with other area research institutions, including the University at Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the state Health Department's Wadsworth Center laboratories, the school said. Albany Medical Center's president and CEO,...
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