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PlayStation-based system 'helps improve hand function in teens with cerebral palsy' Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:48AMA home video game modified by Rutgers University engineers has shown promise in improving hand function in teenagers with cerebral palsy.
Popular home video game system modified to help teenagers with cerebral palsy improve hand functions Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:00AMEngineers at Rutgers University have modified a popular home video game system to help teenagers with cerebral palsy improve hand functions. In a pilot trial with three participants, the system improved the teens' abilities to perform a range of daily personal and household activities.
PlayStation-based system 'helps improve hand function in teens with cerebral palsy' Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:51AMWashington, March 18 : A home video game modified by Rutgers University engineers has shown promise in improving hand function in teenagers with cerebral palsy.
Triplet births rising and death rates high Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:18AMTriplet births are on the increase, even when IVF pregnancies are discounted, and the death rate for triplets is 10 times higher than for single births, Norwegian researchers said yesterday.
Business news Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 2:00AMNONPROFITS Barbara Cempura, president and chief executive officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, was honored with a Patriot Award by the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve from Scott Air Force Base.
Modified home video game shows promise for improving hand function in teens with cerebral palsy Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 10:29PMEngineers have modified a popular home video game system to help teenagers with cerebral palsy improve their hand functions. In a pilot trial, the system improved the teens' abilities to perform a range of daily personal and household activities. The modified system with custom-developed software and games provided exercise routines aimed at improving hand speed and range of finger motion.
Triplet births on the rise, new study says Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 8:50PMTriplet births are increasing, even when IVF pregnancies are discounted, and the death rate for triplets is 10 times higher than for single births, Norwegian scientists said.
Innovative program helps immigrant parents and their children communicate Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 7:49PMIt's all too common that a cultural gap grows between parents and children when a family moves to the U.S. from another country. A program developed by School of Social Welfare Professor Yu-Wen Ying helps both sides understand each other better.
Correction: Hypothermia for Perinatal Asphyxial Encephalopathy Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:57PMTo the Editor: In the recently published Total Body Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy Trial (TOBY) regarding the use of hypothermia ...
Knoxville Chamber backs hospital fee offset TennCare cuts Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:21PMKNOXVILLE — The Knoxville Chamber is endorsing a Tennessee Hospital Association plan to impose a fee on hospitals in the state that would raise enough money to offset $1.2 billion in health care cuts.
Grady Hospital's Avon Breast Center Earns National Accreditation Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:00AMGrady's Avon Foundation Comprehensive Breast Center has been granted a full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers , a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Â According to the NAPBC, accreditation is granted only to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of breast care and undergo a rigorous ...
Plan advocating sterilization continues to spark criticism, debate, support Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 6:44AMThe one-woman show that is Project Prevention completed a three-day stint in Honolulu last week, generating 37 calls to the toll-free line and debate about Barbara Harris' unconventional approach to stopping substance-exposed births by paying drug addicts and alcoholics $300 to obtain long-term birth control or be sterilized.
Babies get a clean start Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:29AMLAKE COUNTY -- New Beginnings, the sole provider of perinatal alcohol and other drug abuse treatment in Lake County, is struggling financially to meet the needs of the area.
Area hospitals weather the financial storm Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:14PMLast year was a tough year for area hospitals because of the faltering economy and the growing number of residents who lost their jobs and health insurance.
Why Avatar Didn't Win the Oscar: Psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Fine Asserts the Corporate World Is Bulldozing America Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:55AMWhen Katherine Bigelow's The Hurt Locker won for "Best Picture," many believed that James Cameron's Avatar had been robbed. Speculation focused on Oscar politics and the directors' ill-fated marriage.
Vaginal births after Cesarean getting more attention Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:47AMVaginal birth after Cesarean section is safe for most women and more practitioners should encourage it, a panel of experts convened by the National Institutes of Health said Wednesday.
MEDNAX Acquires Rockville-Based Maternal-Fetal Medicine Group Practice Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:43AMFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- MEDNAX, Inc., (NYSE: MD) today announced the acquisition of Maryland Perina...
Mednax buys Maryland company Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:02AMMednax, a physician services company based in Sunrise, said it has purchased Maryland Perinatal Associates, a group of four maternal-fetal medicine physicians based in Rockville, Md.
MEDNAX acquires Maryland Perinatal Associates Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:42AMMEDNAX, Inc., today announced the acquisition of Maryland Perinatal Associates, PC, a group of four maternal-fetal medicine physicians based in Rockville, Maryland.
MEDNAX Announces Expansion in Maryland with Acquisition of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Group Practice Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:00AMFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.----MEDNAX, Inc., today announced the acquisition of Maryland Perinatal Associates, PC, a group of four maternal-fetal medicine physicians based in Rockville, Maryland.
Vaginal birth after C-section gets boost by NIH-convened expert panel Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:40AMVaginal birth after Cesarean section is safe for most women and more practitioners should encourage it, a panel of experts convened by the National Institutes of Health said Wednesday.
Panel questions 'VBAC bans,' advocates expanded delivery options for women Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:29PM( NIH/National Institutes of Health, Office of Disease Prevention ) An independent panel convened this week by the National Institutes of Health confronted a troubling fact that pregnant women currently have limited access to clinicians and facilities able and willing to offer a trial of labor after previous cesarean delivery because of so-called VBAC bans. The panel affirmed that a trial of ...
Panel Questions "VBAC Bans," Advocates Expanded Delivery Options for Women Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:21PMAn independent panel convened this week by the National Institutes of Health confronted a troubling fact that pregnant women currently have limited access to clinicians and facilities able and willing to offer a trial of labor after previous cesarean delivery because of so-called VBAC bans.
Researchers Identify Previously Unrecognized Genetic Disorder Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:06AMSPOKANE, Wash.----Researchers from four laboratories that perform diagnostic genetic testing of chromosome abnormalities in individuals with unexplained physical and developmental disabilities recently identified a previously unrecognized genetic disorder.
Women's Group Support Can Improve Birth Outcomes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:33AMCommunity support groups can reduce neonatal mortality, and lower rates of maternal depression-provided that the population coverage is wide enough and the programmes are appropriately designed. These are the conclusions of two Articles, published Online First in The Lancet. Participatory women's groups have shown promise in trials in Nepal, reducing neonatal mortality by about one-third...
Maternal, Child, Adolescent Health Advisory Board meets Thursday Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:38AMLAKEPORT – The Maternal, Child, Adolescent Health Advisory Board (MCAH) will hold its monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at a new location – the Lake Family Resource Center Community Meeting Room at 890 Bevins St. in Lakeport.
2nd HIV test due Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:31PMThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists came out with a bulletin in 1995 that said all pregnant women should be tested for human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, during their first prenatal visit. Starting Jan. 1, a second HIV test is now required during the third trimester or upon delivery if there is no record available of the third trimester HIV test. There are many versions of ...
Medical board urges pregnant women to get two HIV tests Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:07PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists came out with a bulletin in 1995 that said all pregnant women should be tested for human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, during their first prenatal visit. Starting Jan. 1, a second HIV test is now required during the third trimester or upon delivery if there is no record available of the third trimester HIV test. There ...
Medical board urges pregnant women to get two HIV tests Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:07PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists came out with a bulletin in 1995 that said all pregnant women should be tested for human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, during their first prenatal visit. Starting Jan. 1, a second HIV test is now required during the third trimester or upon delivery if there is no record available of the third trimester HIV test. There ...
Itchy pregnancy skin irksome, not a threat Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:40PMWhy do some people have really itchy skin when they are pregnant?
1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:25PMTitle: 1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine Category: Health News Created: 3/8/2010 9:42:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2010
1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:25PMTitle: 1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine Category: Health News Created: 3/8/2010 9:42:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2010
1 in 5 at-risk U.S. babies doesn't get hepatitis B vaccine Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:14AMAbout one in five babies born to mothers with hepatitis B aren't getting treatments that have been shown to prevent the infection in newborns, a new study finds.
1 in 5 at-risk U.S. babies doesn't get hepatitis B vaccine Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:14AMAbout one in five babies born to mothers with hepatitis B aren't getting treatments that have been shown to prevent the infection in newborns, a new study finds.
Mo'Nique Portrays a Mother from Hell in Precious, but This Psychologist Claims That MOST Americans Abuse Their Kids Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:45AMThe movie Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire, tells the story of a teenager who is habitually abused by a mother from hell. And while Mo'Nique has won accolades for her portrayal of evil personified, Dr.
Mo'Nique Portrays a Mother from Hell in Precious, but This Psychologist Claims That MOST Americans Abuse Their Kids Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:45AMThe movie Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire, tells the story of a teenager who is habitually abused by a mother from hell. And while Mo'Nique has won accolades for her portrayal of evil personified, Dr.
March Of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer L. Howse Wins Prestigious Humanitarian Award Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:25AMThe nation's champion for babies has received the 2010 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award. Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, who has served as president of the March of Dimes since 1990, was honored March 2 by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NIFD) at a ceremony at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner, Va. "Dr. Howse has been at the forefront of a national effort to improve the ...
March Of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer L. Howse Wins Prestigious Humanitarian Award Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:25AMThe nation's champion for babies has received the 2010 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award. Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, who has served as president of the March of Dimes since 1990, was honored March 2 by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NIFD) at a ceremony at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner, Va. "Dr. Howse has been at the forefront of a national effort to improve the ...
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit approved at new ORMC Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:03AMMIDDLETOWN – Orange Regional Medical Center has received New York State Department of Health approval for a Level 2, 10-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which will be available shortly after Orange Regional’s new hospital opens in mid 2011.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit approved at new ORMC Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:03AMMIDDLETOWN – Orange Regional Medical Center has received New York State Department of Health approval for a Level 2, 10-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which will be available shortly after Orange Regional’s new hospital opens in mid 2011.
Women Community Support Groups Can Reduce Neonatal Mortality Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:39AMTwo articles published Online First in The Lancet report that community support groups can reduce neonatal mortality. In addition, they can lower rates of maternal depression, provided that the population coverage is wide enough and the programs are suitably designed. In trials in Nepal, participatory women's groups have shown promise. Neonatal mortality was reduced by about one-third. Two ...
Women Community Support Groups Can Reduce Neonatal Mortality Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:39AMTwo articles published Online First in The Lancet report that community support groups can reduce neonatal mortality. In addition, they can lower rates of maternal depression, provided that the population coverage is wide enough and the programs are suitably designed. In trials in Nepal, participatory women's groups have shown promise. Neonatal mortality was reduced by about one-third. Two ...
Zimbabwe : UNFPA Shelters Expecting Mothers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:30AMChimanimani — Chipo Maraidze, pregnant with her first child, has just arrived at Mutambara Mission Hospital and is battling for her life. She has been in labour since the day before but because of transport problems, has only managed to reach the hospital more than 24 hours later.
Zimbabwe : UNFPA Shelters Expecting Mothers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:30AMChimanimani — Chipo Maraidze, pregnant with her first child, has just arrived at Mutambara Mission Hospital and is battling for her life. She has been in labour since the day before but because of transport problems, has only managed to reach the hospital more than 24 hours later.
Building and Safety reorganization, weed harvesting on supervisors' Tuesday agenda Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:26AMLAKEPORT – A reorganization of the county's Building and Safety Division and plans to deal with aquatic weeks will be on the Board of Supervisors' Tuesday agenda.
Building and Safety reorganization, weed harvesting on supervisors' Tuesday agenda Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:26AMLAKEPORT – A reorganization of the county's Building and Safety Division and plans to deal with aquatic weeks will be on the Board of Supervisors' Tuesday agenda.
Zimbabwe : HIV Infection - Positive Benefits of Male Circumcision Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:01AMallAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
Zimbabwe : HIV Infection - Positive Benefits of Male Circumcision Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:01AMallAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
MedCAREERS GROUP, Inc. Names Three Members to Advisory Board Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:13PMATLANTA, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedCAREERS GROUP, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: MCGI) today announced that it has named Dr. Ali Siddiqui, Dr. Richard Blanchar, and Eric S. Kreimer to the Company's advisory board.
MedCAREERS GROUP, Inc. Names Three Members to Advisory Board Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:25PMMedCAREERS GROUP, Inc. today announced that it has named Dr. Ali Siddiqui, Dr. Richard Blanchar, and Eric S. Kreimer to the Company's advisory board. Â The Company announced the formation of the Advisory Board in a March 3, 2010 press release which was formed to assist in the formation and execution of the Company's focus on facilitating the life and careers of healthcare professionals. Â