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FDA staff does not recommend approval of Abbott’s heart device
• Heart • • Public Health • Mar 18 13

Staff reviewers for the Food and Drug Administration did not recommend the approval of Abbott Laboratories’ implantable heart device MitraClip, citing a lack of… FDA staff does not recommend approval of Abbott’s heart device   

 
 

Soldiers and Families Can Suffer Negative Effects from Modern Communication Technologies, Says MU Researcher
• Public Health • Mar 18 13

As recently as the Vietnam and Korean wars, soldiers’ families commonly had to wait months to receive word from family members on the front… Soldiers and Families Can Suffer Negative Effects from Modern Communication Technologies, Says MU Researcher   

 
 

Telestroke Program Increases “Golden Hour” Access to Stroke Care by 40 Percent
• Public Health • • Stroke • Mar 17 13

Telestroke programs substantially improve access to life-saving stroke care, extending coverage to less populated areas in an effort to reduce disparities in stroke care… Telestroke Program Increases “Golden Hour” Access to Stroke Care by 40 Percent   

 
 

Predicting hotspots for future flu outbreaks
• Flu • • Public Health • Mar 14 13

This year’s unusually long and rocky flu season would be nothing compared to the pandemic that could occur if bird flu became highly contagious… Predicting hotspots for future flu outbreaks   

 
 

Alcohol poisoning kills 51 in Libya
• Public Health • Mar 13 13

At least 51 people have died after drinking tainted homemade alcohol in Tripoli, Libyan health officials say.

They say 378 have been taken to… Alcohol poisoning kills 51 in Libya   

 
 

What can sports teams learn from the manufacturing industry? Plenty
• Public Health • Mar 13 13

What can sports teams learn from the manufacturing industry? Plenty, according to Timothy Chan of the University of Toronto (U of T) and Douglas… What can sports teams learn from the manufacturing industry? Plenty   

 
 

New study explores link between status and health
• Public Health • Mar 12 13

Research has long linked high socioeconomic status with better health and lower mortality. But what’s remained unclear is whether this association has more to… New study explores link between status and health   

 
 

Fertilizers could help tackle nutritional deficiency in African country, researchers say
• Food & Nutrition • • Public Health • Mar 12 13

Enriching crops by adding a naturally-occurring soil mineral to fertilisers could potentially help to reduce disease and premature death in the African country of… Fertilizers could help tackle nutritional deficiency in African country, researchers say   

 
 

City Can’t Win on Teen Pregnancy Issue
• Fertility and pregnancy • • Pregnancy • • Public Health • Mar 07 13

The city spent two years and more than $400,000 developing its new campaign to prevent teen pregnancy, but apparently focus groups didn’t reveal that… City Can’t Win on Teen Pregnancy Issue   

 
 

Video Games Help Seniors Stay Happier And Healthier
• Aging and Gerontology • • Public Health • Mar 07 13

Older adults who play video games are more likely to be happier and have better emotional health.

The finding came from a new study… Video Games Help Seniors Stay Happier And Healthier   

 
 

Elderly patients diagnosed with ‘acopia’ - a disease that does not exist
• Aging and Gerontology • • Public Health • Mar 05 13

Elderly patients often do not receive proper treatment because they are subconsciously ‘written off’ and diagnosed with ‘acopia’, a condition that does not exist,… Elderly patients diagnosed with ‘acopia’ - a disease that does not exist   

 
 

Life after amputation
• Public Health • • Trauma & Injuries • Feb 28 13

It is obvious to anyone that losing a limb has a devastating impact on a human being, after all we only have 2 legs… Life after amputation   

 
 

Canadian adult obesity at historic high
• Obesity • • Public Health • Feb 27 13

Obesity rates across Canada are reaching alarming levels and continue to climb, according to a new University of British Columbia study.

Published today in… Canadian adult obesity at historic high   

 
 

Researchers find controlling element of Huntington’s disease
• Brain • • Neurology • • Public Health • Feb 26 13

Huntington’s disease, also known as Huntington’s chorea, is a hereditary brain disease causing movement disorders and dementia. In Germany, there are about 8,000 patients… Researchers find controlling element of Huntington’s disease   

 
 

Missed diagnoses common in the doctor’s office
• Public Health • Feb 26 13

Missed or wrong diagnoses are common in primary care and may put some patients at risk of serious complications, a new study suggests.

Although… Missed diagnoses common in the doctor’s office   

 
 

Idaho braces for battle over legalizing medical marijuana
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Feb 26 13

Idaho braces for battle over legalizing medical marijuana

Idaho, a state known more for growing potatoes than marijuana, is bracing for a battle to legalize medical marijuana, as a growing number of… Idaho braces for battle over legalizing medical marijuana   

 
 

Pediatricians oppose school suspension, expulsion
• Children's Health • • Public Health • Feb 26 13

A group representing pediatricians says disciplining students with out-of-school suspension or expulsion is counterproductive to school goals and should only be used on case… Pediatricians oppose school suspension, expulsion   

 
 

New Guidelines for Genetic Testing in Children
• Children's Health • • Public Health • Feb 22 13

Should worried parents be able to test their babies for diseases they may develop down the road, just because they’re curious? Should worried teens… New Guidelines for Genetic Testing in Children   

 
 

Flu shot in senior citizens just 9% effective against toughest strain
• Flu • • Public Health • Feb 22 13

This year’s flu shot is doing a startlingly poor job of protecting senior citizens from the harshest strain this season, proving just 9% effective,… Flu shot in senior citizens just 9% effective against toughest strain   

 
 

Baylor University Researchers Study Barriers and Resources to Physical Activity in Texas Border Town
• Children's Health • • Physical activity -exercise • • Public Health • Feb 21 13

Obesity, diabetes and other ailments plague impoverished communities at higher rates than the general United States population. In rural Texas border towns, or colonias,… Baylor University Researchers Study Barriers and Resources to Physical Activity in Texas Border Town   

 
 

U.S. deserves top mad-cow rating, health officials say
• Infections • • Public Health • Feb 21 13

The United States is expected to get the top safety rating for mad cow disease in spring, under a recommendation from international livestock health… U.S. deserves top mad-cow rating, health officials say   

 
 

Florida governor backs limited Medicaid expansion
• Public Health • Feb 21 13

Florida Governor Rick Scott backed a limited expansion of healthcare coverage for the poor on Wednesday, joining six other Republican governors who have agreed… Florida governor backs limited Medicaid expansion   

 
 

Analysis: Health-conscious Americans hurt aluminum can market
• Public Health • Feb 21 13

U.S. aluminum can sales are set to slow in 2013 for a third straight year as more consumers ditch sodas for healthier options such… Analysis: Health-conscious Americans hurt aluminum can market   

 
 

Ozone levels linked to cardiac arrest
• Heart • • Public Health • Feb 21 13

Cardiac arrests are more likely when levels of air pollution - especially soot-like particles and ozone - have been high in recent days or… Ozone levels linked to cardiac arrest   

 
 

Could a computer on the police beat prevent violence?
• Public Health • Feb 20 13

As cities across America work to reduce violence in tight budget times, new research shows how they might be able to target their efforts… Could a computer on the police beat prevent violence?   

 
 
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