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A recent study released by Gordian Health Solutions, a leading national health and productivity improvement company, shows that employer-paid diagnosed (non-pharmaceutical) medical costs for diabetes continue to rise significantly-as much as a 64 percent increase in just five years. Looking at claims data from 2000 to 2004, Gordian researchers report that in 2004 inflation-adjusted dollars, per member per month (PMPM) diabetes costs increased from $1.98 in 2000 to $3.25 in 2004. [click link for full article]

New research explains why some ovarian cancer patients are dying, while others survive, despite similar surgical and post-operative treatment. The findings show that the difference between life and death can many times be explained by the different biological properties of the tumors. Understanding ovarian cancer biomarkers, such as clear cell tumors, and the exploration of specific tumor-targeted therapy, such as DNA profiling, will improve early stage diagnosis. [click link for full article]