Long-Term Disability Plan Administration. Melech v. Life Insurance Company of North America, 739 F.3d 663, 57 EBC 1800 (11th Cir. 2014).
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PMID: 26540945 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Benefits Quarterly)
Source: Benefits Quarterly - November 9, 2015 Category: American Health Tags: Benefits Q Source Type: research
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase: A Predictive Biomarker of Cellular Antioxidant Inadequacy and Disease Risk.
Authors: Koenig G, Seneff S
Abstract
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) is a well-established serum marker for alcohol-related liver disease. However, GGT's predictive utility applies well beyond liver disease: elevated GGT is linked to increased risk to a multitude of diseases and conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and all-cause mortality. The literature from multiple population groups worldwide consistently shows strong predictive power for GGT, even across different gender and ethnic categories. Here, we examine the relationship of GGT to other serum markers ...
Source: Disease Markers - November 9, 2015 Category: Laboratory Medicine Tags: Dis Markers Source Type: research
Genetic testing for Lynch syndrome: family communication and motivation
In conclusion, the majority of respondents consider the current family-mediated information procedure acceptable, although the provision of information on LS by relatives may be burdensome. Special attention should be paid to communication of LS to more distant relatives. (Source: Familial Cancer)
Source: Familial Cancer - October 7, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Ideal Body Weight Calculation in the Bariatric Surgical Population
Conclusions
Deitel and Greenstein’s formula is most accurate using standard target IBW. The most accurate is our formula using the new MetLife target IBW. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - August 13, 2015 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Cascade Screening in Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Advancing Forward.
Authors: Santos RD, Frauches TS, Chacra AP
Abstract
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder associated with elevated LDL-cholesterol and high lifetime cardiovascular risk. Both clinical and molecular cascade screening programs have been implemented to increase early definition and treatment. In this systematic review, we discuss the main issues found in 65 different articles related to cascade screening and familial hypercholesterolemia, covering a range of topics including different types/strategies, considerations both positive and negative regarding cascade screening in general and associate...
Source: Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis - July 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: J Atheroscler Thromb Source Type: research
Incidence of and mortality from kidney disease in over 600,000 insured Swedish dogs
In conclusion, the epidemiological information provided in this study concerning kidney disease in dogs can provide valuable information for future research. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - June 22, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Pelander, L., Ljungvall, I., Egenvall, A., Syme, H., Elliott, J., Haggstrom, J. Tags: Research Source Type: research
Medical certification of death in South Africa--moving forward.
This article reflects on the lessons learnt from the training and highlights issues that need to be addressed to improve medical certification and cause-of-death data in SA. The DNF should be completed truthfully and accurately, and confidentiality of the information on the form should be maintained. The underlying cause of death should be entered on the lowest completed line in the cause-of-death section, and if appropriate, HIV should be entered here. Exclusion clauses for HIV in life insurance policies with Association of Savings and Investments South Africa companies were scrapped in 2005. Interactive workshops provide...
Source: South African Medical Journal - June 6, 2015 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research
Association between employee benefits and frailty in community‐dwelling older adults
ConclusionsFewer employee benefits are associated with frailty. Supporting spreading employee benefits for older people could have a positive impact on the development of frailty and its consequences. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015; ●●: ●●–●●. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - May 28, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: José Alberto Avila‐Funes, Diana Leticia Paniagua‐Santos, Vicente Escobar‐Rivera, Ana Patricia Navarrete‐Reyes, Sara Aguilar‐Navarro, Hélène Amieva Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research
Public Awareness of Genetic Nondiscrimination Laws in Four States and Perceived Importance of Life Insurance Protections
Abstract
Genetic testing has grown dramatically in the past decade and is becoming an integral part of health care. Genetic nondiscrimination laws have been passed in many states, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was passed at the federal level in 2008. These laws generally protect individuals from discrimination by health insurers or employers based on genetic information, including test results. In 2010, Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Oregon added four questions to their Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey to assess interest in genetic testing, awareness...
Source: Journal of Genetic Counseling - May 16, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Abstract P2-12-03: The financial costs of metastatic breast cancer and the decisions patients make to cope with costs: Findings from the Cancer Experience Registry
Conclusion: MBC places a significant financial burden on patients, which can result in patients taking measures that can significantly impact their quality of life. Future implications for research include the development and evaluation of interventions designed to enhance doctor-patient communication and support (e.g., financial counseling) to ensure that the financial cost of MBC does not negatively impact the patient’s quality of life, course of cancer care, and health outcomes.
Citation Format: Joanne Buzaglo, Anne Morris, Melissa Miller, Allison Harvey, Mitch Golant. The financial costs of metastatic breast cancer a...
Source: Cancer Research - April 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Buzaglo, J., Morris, A., Miller, M., Harvey, A., Golant, M. Tags: Poster Session Abstracts Source Type: research
Perceptions of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases on Biobanking
Conclusions:Majorities of patients with inflammatory bowel disease demonstrated willingness to donate specimens for biobanking, albeit with concerns. Addressing these concerns will enhance participation and engagement and create greater alignment between the desires of research participants and the governance structure and operating policies of biobanks. (Source: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases)
Source: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - December 19, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Clinical Articles Source Type: research
A cohort study of epilepsy among 665,000 insured dogs: Incidence, mortality and survival after diagnosis
Publication date: Available online 13 October 2014 Source:The Veterinary Journal Author(s): L. Heske , A. Nødtvedt , K. Hultin Jäderlund , M. Berendt , A. Egenvall The main objective of this study was to estimate the incidence and mortality rates of epilepsy in a large population of insured dogs and to evaluate the importance of a variety of risk factors. Survival time after a diagnosis of epilepsy was also investigated. The Swedish animal insurance database used in this study has previously been helpful in canine epidemiological investigations. More than 2,000,000 dog-years at-risk (DYAR) were available in the ...
Source: The Veterinary Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Gestational diabetes mellitus and life insurance: what is the impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on life insurance premiums?
PMID: 25342835 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Diabetes Care)
Source: Diabetes Care - October 25, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Zheng AS, O'Leary T, Moses RG Tags: Diabetes Care Source Type: research
SWBC executive elected to leadership role in Texas trade association
SWBC Life Insurance Co. President and CEO Joan H. Cleveland will take on a more prominent role in shaping Texas’ health and life insurance market through the state’s trade association in Austin.
Cleveland has been elected to the board of directors of the Texas Association of Life & Health Insurers. The association represents life and health insurance companies in the public policy arena.
She has more than 30 years experience in the financial services industry and holds agent licenses for life,… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - September 15, 2014 Category: Biotechnology Authors: James Aldridge Source Type: research
“Would you test your children without their consent?” and other sticky dilemmas in the field of cancer genetic testing
Abstract
Cancer genetic testing is surrounded by myriad ethical, legal, and psychosocial implications which are being revisited as testing expands into an everyday practice and into more complicated areas like whole exome and direct-to-consumer testing. We chose to survey cancer genetic counselors and physicians from a wide range of non-genetics specialties to determine what they would do if faced with the complex decisions associated with cancer genetic testing, how their views compare, and how they align with current guidelines and data. Genetic counselors were significantly more likely than non-genet...
Source: Familial Cancer - September 1, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
