OU Medical Center-Health Matters

Baby Fat-The Mommy Connection

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:18:00 -0500

Baby fat isn't just about baby anymore. New research at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center reveals there's a mommy connection too. Utilizing a special high tech machine - one of only a few in the world - their work shows that even small newborns can have a high percentage of body fat - and that baby fat is tied to just how fat or skinnny mom is.

Dance Dance Revolution - Now in Schools

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:18:00 -0500

What do you do when a third of the children are overweight or obese and most would rather play a video game than a game of tag? One physician and researcher believes the answer may lie in making the enemy your friend. Her research utilizes a video game designed to get kids moving and one Oklahoma City school has become her latest ally.

Landmark Pediatric Diabetes Study

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Wed, 22 Jan 2008 14:18:00 -0500

More than 15.5 million people in this country have diabetes. It is the seventh-leading cause of death. Now, the adult form of this disease is turning up in our children at an alarming rate...something that was virtually unheard of 10 to 15 years ago. The dilemma is most of the existing treatments for adults have never been tested or approved for use in children. But pediatric diabetes specialists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and other top pediatric specialists nationally hope a new landmark study will help determine the best treatments to keep these kids healthy longer. The study will be conducted in multiple locations through Oklahoma. For more information on the study, call 405-271-7755 or 1-800-613-8512.

Post-Christmas Illness

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Thu, 28 Dec 2007 14:18:00 -0500

If you have a child or grandchild who is spending the holiday break sick in bed, you are not alone. The holidays bring people together - and people sometimes share illnesses right along with their gifts. But OU Physicians Family Medicine specialists say being sick isn't all bad for children. We offer a look at how those pesky winter-time illness impact immunity.

What Not to Get This Christmas - Sick

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:18:00 -0500

The Christmas wish lists are long for many this time of year. But there is one thing most of us definitely don't want to get for the holidays...sick! It's one of the unfortunate side effects of the busy holiday season for some.

Do Children Need Cell Phones?

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:45:00 -0500

Cell phones aren't just for adults anymore. Most teenagers won't leave home without one - but several companies are now marketing cell phones for even youger users. And chances are Santa will be delivering a lot of cell phones this Christmas to middle-school aged kids and even younger. But when should a child have a cell phone? We get some advice from the child development experts with the OU Physicians Child Study Center.

Leg Pain May Improve with Exercise

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:30:00 -0500

Imagine having terrible pain in your legs when you walk. You certainly wouldn't want to move much - let alone exercise. But it turns out - exercise may be just what the doctor ordered for millions who have peripheral atterial disease. Now, a new study at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center will help determine which forms of exercise are best and which programs help motivate people with this disease to get moving again.

Surgery Helps Infant Breathe Freely

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0500

Imagine if your newborn baby or grandbaby just couldn't seem to gain weight and no one seemed to be able to tell you why. That was the plight that faced a new mom in Yale, Oklahoma. But she finally found answers and the help her daughter needed when she was referred to a specialist at the Children's Hospital at OU MEDICAL CENTER. She also learned her child's problem is on that faces more newborns than most realize.

HIV Vaccine Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0500

We are able to vaccinate against influenza, polio and many other diseases. For two decades scientists have worked to uncover a vaccine for the virus that causes AIDS, but without success. Now, a discovery by researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center could lead to the first viable vaccine for HIV.

Halloween - No Treat for Teeth

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:00:00 -0600

Did you know that more than 9 in 10 Americans purchase candy for Halloween? Did you also know that each American devours about 25 pounds of candy each year and much of it is eaten in the days surrounding Halloween? The sheer volume of candy consumed by little ones at Halloween is enough to send shivers up the spine of any dentist. Now pediatric dentists at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry offer some safe and sane tips for sweet treats this Halloween.

Dental Decay Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:30:00 -0600

Did you know that billions of nature's smallest critters call your mouth home? It sounds gross, but many of those tiny organisms actually work to keep you healthy. It's when they get out of balance that problems set in - problems like cavities. Now researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center hope to find a genetic answer to maintaining a healthy smile.

Ear Reconstruction Surgery

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:30:00 -0600

A Russian boy adopted by an American family is finally getting some much needed medical help. The boy was born with just a lump of tissue where he should have ears - no ear canal and no ear drum - but he has a normal hearing nerve. Thanks to a team of specialists at the OU Medical Center, he'll have ears and what doctors hope will be near-normal hearing.

Alcohol Risk and Gender Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:30:00 -0600

A woman's ability to ward off disease might just be too much of a good thing in some instances. Research at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center reveals a robust immune system in females contributes to liver damage caused by alcohol.

Research Targets Myopia in Children

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, affects approximately 75 million people in the United States. Typically beginning in early childhood, myopia is usually genetic and can make even the most mundane day-to-day tasks more difficult. But researchers at the Dean McGee Eye Institute are studying a new drug that may help prevent myopia from getting worse.

Health Care Quality-What You Need To Know

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Every day of the every year, people all across Oklahoma and the nation turn to physicians and other health care providers for care and advice. Did you know that you can help ensure the quality of the care you receive? Here are some tips to help you do just that from the public health experts at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Poison Control-Allergies and Pain Reliever Safety

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:30:00 -0600

For people who suffer from allergies, the changing of the seasons can mean runny noses and sinus headaches. And that can have them running to the nearest drug store in search of relief. But experts at the Oklahoma Poison Control Center warn some over-the-counter medications can prove dangerous if your not careful.

Ovarian Cancer-Aggressive Treatment Improves Outcome

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Ovarian cancer will affect more than 23,000 women in this country this year alone. Nearly 14,000 will die from it. New research at OU Medical Center brings more hope for those affected by advanced ovarian cancer.

Research on Reproductive Age

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Infertility affects more than six million women and their partners in this country. That's about one in ten of the reproductive-age population. So it is more common than many realize. Age certainly plays a role, but how does a woman's chronological age correspond to reproductive age? A physician/scientist at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is involved in new research aimed at finding out.

Beating Women's Cancer with Exercise

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:30:00 -0600

We all know exercise is good for our hearts. It helps keep us fit and trim. But it turns out it could also protect us from cancer. This is especially true for women when it comes to the most common female reproductive cancer in the country.

Home Alone Summer

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:30:00 -0600

For kids summer is a vacation from school. For working parents, though, what to do with the kids all day can prove a challenge. A recent U.S. Census report revealed millions of American children between the ages of five and 14 are left home alone regularly. But when is a child really old enough to be left home alone? Experts at the OU Physicians Child Study Center say there is no simple answer.

Quest for Better Cancer Killer

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Finding a cure for cancer is the quest of researchers across the nation and around the world. Now, scientists at the University of Oklahoma Cancer Institute are closer to learning how a major component in fish oil works to kill cancer cells. It's research that could lead to new cancer treatments.

Pancreatic Cancer-Early Detection Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:30:00 -0600

It is a cancer that will strike 37,000 Americans this year and 32,000 will die from it. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths, largely because it is difficult to diagnose early. But researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center aim to change that. A Tulsa area woman is fighting this cancer--and new research offers hope for better treatments and ways to detect this deadly cancer early.

Summer Safety-ER Top Two

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Summer and especially summer holidays often mean more time for family and friends to gather at the pool or lake. Cook outs and camp outs are common place. Unfortunately, emergency room physicians at the OU Medical Center see what happens when summer fun goes awry. Here are the two types of injuries ER physicians dread seeing, mostly because they are completely preventable.

Beating Boredom

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:45:00 -0600

Does it ever seem to you that almost the minute your kids or grandkids are finished with one activity, they're struggling to figure out what to do next? "I'm bored" is an all to familiar refrain with many children. And with summer break here, child physchologists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center say you need to plan now to beat boredom.

Traveling with Seniors

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:30:00 -0600

As summer begins to take shape, thoughts turn to summer vacation plans. And for a growing number of families that will include a trip with a parent or grandparent. Multi-generational travel can bring a wealth of wonderful memories for the entire family, but senior health experts with OU Physicians urge familes to do some extra planning for travel that involves older adults.

New Frontiers in Medical Research: Nanoparticles and Magnetics

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0500

Imagine particles so tiny that hundreds of thousands of them could rest on the head of a pin. They're real and they're called nanoparticles. Now, a researcher at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and his team have found a way to utilize these microscopic particles and magnetic fields to generate movement inside the body.

Wound Healing Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Mon, 21 May 2007 08:45:00 -0500

We have all had cuts and scrapes. The body heals those wounds, but for some the healing process doesn't work as well as it should. In fact, wounds that won't heal cost this country tens of millions of dollars a year in treatment costs and hundreds of millions in lost wages and productivity. Now, researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center hope their work will point to a way to aid or even speed healing in wounds.

Kids Snoring - Cause for Concern?

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:30:00 -0500

The phrase "sawing logs" is one most associated with adults. But sleeping children can also rattle the old decibel meter and experts with the OU Children's Physicians say the noise should not be ignored. It can point to problems with breathing, sleep and even behavioral and learning difficulties.

Halting Cancer's Spread

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 04 May 2007 09:00:00 -0500

When cancer turns deadly it is often because it has spread far beyond the initial tumor. But what if there were a way to throw a medical roadblock in cancer's way to keep it from spreading? Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center may be closing in on a new treatment that might do just that.

House for Chronically Ill Kids

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:30:00 -0500

A new house is under construction in Moore, Oklahoma. You're probably thinking, "So what?" Yes, houses are being built everyday, but this house will mean a world of difference to hundreds of chronically ill children all accross the state.

Teen Sleep Debt Grows Worse

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:30:00 -0500

Teenagers are falling deeper and deeper into debt...sleep debt that is. And as they fall further and further beind on their sleep, it often has a negative impact on their health, performance and their safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports drivers under the age of 25 are involved in more than half of all fall-asleep crashes.

Egg-strordinary Food Safety Tips

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:30:00 -0500

Egg safety may not be foremost on the minds of children this week. But with 300 million more eggs sold each year at this time, it is for food safety experts. And dieticians at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health stress a few simple steps by parents can keep excited boys and girls from getting sick.

New Tape Treats Common Problem for Women

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net (Evergreen Productions, Inc.) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Millions of women suffer in silence with a common and somewhat embarrassing condition. It's Stress Urinary Incontinence, a condition often caused by physical changes resulting from pregnancy, childbirth or menopause. Now though, specialists with OU Physicians have a new device that offers relief in a simple, minimally invasive procedure that takes only minutes.