Report ranks Colorado as average on health-system performance

A state-by-state assessment of health care ranks Colorado slightly better than average among the states, giving it a high rating on healthy living but low scores on access to care and the “equity” of its system.

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Canadian researchers decode DNA of breast cancer tumor

A team of Canadian researchers has decoded the genetic structure of metastatic lobular breast cancer – a major breakthough that could lead to the development of new breast cancer treatments and therapies.

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HP, Agilent in biology research deal with Ireland

Hewlett-Packard Co. said Wednesday it is collaborating with Systems Biology Ireland on life sciences research. (HPQ)

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Triple Ring wins $1M NIH stimulus grant

Triple Ring Technologies Inc. won a $1 million NIH stimulus grant to develop an X-ray imaging system that could greatly reduce the radiation dose for children undergoing heart procedures.

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Blue Shield pays California doctors $29.6M in 2009 performance bonuses

Blue Shield of California said Wednesday it has paid $29.6 million in so-called “pay for performance” bonuses to California medical groups and IPAs this year, based on key clinical and “patient experience” measurements.

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