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Article Tools Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:19AMFor millions of people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), other smoking-related illnesses and some sleep disorders, the simple act of breathing can become a life-or-death struggle.
Luminetx® Ends 2008 with Significant Global Growth Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:46AMLuminetx ® Corp. announced today it has completed 2008 with significant growth.
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Presents a Live Webcast on Diagnosing & Treating Digestive Tract ... Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:36AM Gastroenterologists from the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders Service at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center will perform Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography during a single procedure in a live webcast at noon on Tuesday, January 15, 2009.
Spout Off Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:01PMInsurance companies will look for any reason to raise rates. I have a small one bedroom cottage in Wildwood, and a year ago, the insurance company wrote to advise, they were not insuring along the coast anymore.
TooBox: Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:15PMThe Best of PEZ - To help make brighter these winter days, we’ve selected for your viewing pleasure some of our Best Stories of the Year. Who decided which of our stories from 2008 were the best? - we did!
Letter box Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:36AMSaturday, January 3 The months of the year Editor of the Reformer: When I was in grammar school, this is how we learned the months of the year.
Living well with chronic conditions workshop planned in Albany Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 8:39AMAre you an adult with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver for someone with an ongoing health condition?
Free check-ups not being used Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:00AMALMOST half the adults in Queensland tried to lose weight last year but only one in five has been successful, says the Dietitians Association of Australia .
Resolve to understand your body and health Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 6:46AM Let us look at a different resolution this New Year, a resolution that serves us better than the simplistic.Millions have vowed to seek better shape, stop smoki ...
2008 area notable deaths Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 9:04PM10: Jim Russell, 69, of Jim Russell’s Mobile Homes. 21: Betty Barger, 86, dance instructor.
Medical community seeks answers to health care woes Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:40PMWith 47 million Americans living without health insurance, medical costs spiraling ever higher and the economy sliding into recession, one might think it would take some audacity to tackle all the country’s health care problems at once.
Looking good at any age Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 7:39PMKnow your skin type and look after it properly – that’s Lancome user Zhu Wei Ping’s advice to women who want healthy-looking skin. She may be 50 years old but Zhu can easily be mistaken for someone 10 years younger, thanks to her youthful and radiant skin.
Do what’s right, leaders told Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:56PMKUALA LUMPUR: The country’s leaders should be more prudent during the present economic uncertainty, MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said.
Why should we bail out US automobile industry Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:35PMJEDDAH: According to reports published in Al-Seyassah, a Kuwaiti newspaper, and some other Gulf newspapers, the United States has asked four Gulf states for financial aid close to $300 billion to face the fallout of the financial crisis and help prevent its economy from sliding into a painful recession.
Feedback Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:10PMResponding to "Is the Jobs Panic Justified?" (Cover package, Dec. 22) readers displayed more indignation than panic. Many said the answer to unemployment is for the U.S. to rely less on imports. A few favored public works for stimulating growth. And som...
Pennsylvania uses computer monitoring to fight hospital infections Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:35PMPennsylvania has great hopes that a computer tool can fight infections in hospitals and save the health-care system money.
Mailbag Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:03PMHowls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Study Shows Machine Perfusion Significantly Improves Transplant Results Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:00PM A landmark study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrates that use of a specially-designed machine to store kidneys for transplantation offers significant benefits in kidney survival and function when compared to those stored in a traditional "ice box", or cold storage.
2008 Duneland Year in Review: The ups then downs of a troubled year Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:47PMAmid a number of records and unprecedented events, one thing is clear about 2008: The year ended on quite a different note than when it began. Consider President George W. Bush’s declaration in February, when he tried to assure Americans that “this country is not recession-bound.”
Mid-Islanders drink B.C. under the table Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:24AMCentral Vancouver Island residents are hitting the bottle harder than most British Columbia drinkers, even as alcohol consumption rises all over B.C.
ASK clinic closes, will reorganize Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:03AMThe board of directors of the ASK Ministries Health Clinic, 2513 S. Calhoun St., which provides free medical care and medications to uninsured or under-insured, is reorganizing the clinic and its services. The clinic will be closed until sometime early next year.
Overprescribing drugs Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 7:57AMMuch of what the public knows about the Drug Enforcement Administration is captured on television and in the movies, where DEA agents are depicted going after cocaine suppliers and other seedy characters who smuggle illicit narcotics and peddle them on the streets. But the agency can play an equally valuable role by punishing health care professionals who overprescribe medication.
Erlanger Health System Retains Full Accreditation From Joint Commission Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 7:47AMThe Joint Commission, an independent organization that sets the standards for evaluating healthcare quality in America, recently announced that Erlanger Health System has retained full accreditation for 2008.
Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & Life Sciences Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 7:29AMOn November 21, 2008, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule (the Rule) implementing the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (PSQIA).
Investment In GP Training And Memory Clinics For Those With Dementia - Response By Charity "For Dementia", UK Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 7:14AMBarbara Stephens, Chief Executive of for dementia, the charity responsible for Admiral Nurses says: "Dementia is a complex condition with many and varied causes. There needs to be a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to address this major public health issue.
MRSA reduction targets likely to be missed Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:11PMLONDON (Reuters) - The government is unlikely to meet its target of reducing the MRSA hospital "superbug" by 50 percent by 2008, the Lancet medical journal said on Friday.
And now, for the good news Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:09PMThe silver lining amid the lingering icicles and frozen streets: Compared with the death and threat to life of the last big snow storm, the Seattle area is faring well this time around, at least so far.
Fidelis Care donates turkeys to the needy Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 9:10PMTo help the less fortunate this holiday season, Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan, donated 3,500 turkey coupons to health care facilities, health providers charitable organizations, hunger relief groups and nonprofit agencies that bring hope and inspiration to those most in need in the New York metropolitan area.
Matthew Memorial offers four cures as consultants mull over hospital’s fate Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 7:44PMSpecial to The Star ST. JOSEPH ISLAND — Matthews Memorial Hospital Association has pitched four options for the rural facility to Sault Area Hospital [...]
Dealing with dementia Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:38PMThe diagnosis of dementia is too often a dialogue of the deaf. An older person starts to become forgetful but, when they take their fears to the family doctor, both parties have a vested interest in minimising the issue. The patient seeks reassurance.
Call for quicker dementia diagnosis Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:09PMScotland must follow a radical approach, providing "memory clinics" in every town and promoting vital early diagnosis of dementia, campaigners said yesterday.
FDA Warns About Weight Loss Products Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:03PM MONDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Monday to avoid more than two dozen products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared ingredients that could pose serious health risks.
Research and Markets: 2008 Global Digital Economy: Examine the Trends and Developments in the E-Government, E-Health ... Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:53AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Global Digital Economy - E-Government, E-Health and Tele-education" report to their offering.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Burlington County strives to make a difference Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:36AMMentors help children improve relationships and performance at home, at school and in the community.
Levoleucovorin (FUSILEV™) Listed in the NCCN Drugs & Biologics Compendium™ and NCCN Updates Clinical Practice ... Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:28AMSpectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NasdaqGM:SPPI) today announced the listing of FUSILEV™ (levoleucovorin) for injection in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ® (NCCN) Drugs and Biologic Compendium™ to be used in combination with high-dose methotrexate for the treatment of bone cancer (osteosarcoma and dedifferentiated chrondrosarcoma).
UTMB scheduled to host commencement on Friday Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:23AMGALVESTON — Eighty five health professions students will receive baccalaureate or master’s degrees from the University of Texas Medical Branch Friday.
Slow medicine for late life issues Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:22AMHENDERSONVILLE – Many of you may be familiar with the concept of “slow food”, a return to fresh regional foods served at tables where family and friends gather to share a relaxed meal and conversation.
MPs Put Spotlight On Specialist Care, UK Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:13AMA cross party group of MPs and Peers have launched an Inquiry into access to NHS specialist care for people living with rare conditions. The Inquiry, being undertaken by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Muscular Dystrophy (APPG) will focus on access to specialist multi-disciplinary care; commissioning and funding; workforce planning and the role of care co-ordinators.
If MRI Shows Signs Of MS, Will The Disease Develop? Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:12AMWith more and more people having brain MRIs for various reasons, doctors are finding people whose scans show signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) even though they have no symptoms of the disease.
Mid Season Flu Immunization Rates Are Too Low Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:11AMA new survey of approximately 4,000 American adults reveals that fewer than one-third (29.6 percent) have been vaccinated against the flu this season. The survey is the first of its kind to measure self-reported influenza vaccination rates during a current flu season.
According To A New Government Survey, 38 Percent Of Adults And 12 Percent Of Children Use Complementary And ... Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:11AMApproximately 38 percent of adults in the United States aged 18 years and over and nearly 12 percent of U.S. children aged 17 years and under use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a new nationwide government survey (1).
Napping During Hospital Shifts Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:50PMThe Institute of Medicine recommends that residents either stop work after 16 hours or take a mandatory nap. A ban on longer shifts seems preferable.
Maine Domestic Violence Deaths Double Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:47PM AUGUSTA (AP) -- The number of homicides related to domestic violence has more than doubled in the past year.
Maine domestic violence deaths double Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:47PMThe number of homicides related to domestic violence has more than doubled in the past year, prompting Gov. John Baldacci to urge health-care professionals to look even more closely for signs of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Overweight Siblings of Children With Type 2 Diabetes Likely to Have Abnormal Blood Sugar Levels Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:31PM Overweight siblings of children with type 2 diabetes are four times more likely to have abnormal glucose levels compared to other overweight children. Because abnormal glucose levels may indicate risk for diabetes or diabetes itself, these children could benefit from screening tests and diabetes prevention education.
New Medicine Recommendation By SMC Means Better Quality Of Life For Palliative Care Patients In Scotland Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:17PMThe Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has today recommended Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide) for use by the NHS in Scotland. Relistor is a new treatment developed to help overcome opioid-induced constipation, a common problem for many end-of-life patients receiving palliative care.
Reduced Visit Time Affecting Patient Health And Physician Job Satisfaction, Study Shows Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:17PMUK doctors are more likely than their European counterparts to say that a shortage of healthcare providers has driven down visit lengths since they started work. 87 percent of British doctors say that time constraints have a negative impact on patient health.
Stressed? When economy tanks, so can your health Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 12:58PMMany people in western Michigan are struggling because of the current economic downturn, the worst in decades, causing health problems or difficulties in getting the health care they need. Photo illustration by Richard Jordan, Kalamazoo Gazette. • Psychologist offers advice on coping with financial stress • More HealthLife stories from the Kalamazoo Gazette
Ask Dr. Gott: Health screenings save lives Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 12:52PMDear Dr. Gott: I am an avid reader of yours and felt compelled to write to you after reading an article you did about a gentleman who was very disgruntled with Life Line Screening.
50 Ways to Help the Homeless (in Views) Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 8:10PM A practical guide to what the experts say can, and must, be done. Second of two.