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Red Reflex Eye Test Recommended for Newborns

Deborah Mitchell — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:02:38 +0000

A basic eye examination, including a red reflex eye test, is recommended for all newborns, according to Angela Buffenn, MD, MPH, director of the Orbit and Eye Movement Institute at The Vision Center o

Tourette syndrome helped with deep brain stimulation

Kathleen Blanchard RN — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:27:41 +0000

Tourette syndrome, (Gilles de la Tourette syndrome), is a neurological disorder that manifests before age 18, usually in childhood or adolescence.

Prostate biopsy not always needed when PSA elevated

Kathleen Blanchard RN — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:02:10 +0000

Researchers now say that not all men with elevated PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels need prostate biopsy to test for prostate cancer.

High Homocysteine in Women Raises Risk for Alzheimer's

Deborah Mitchell — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:43:17 +0000

The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is two times greater among middle-aged women who have high levels of homocysteine than those who do not.

National Children’s Health Insurance Summit Issues Plea

Deborah Mitchell — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:38:02 +0000

Five million children who are eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have not been enrolled, noted HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in Chicago on November 6 at the Nati

New guidelines urged for H1N1 protection among healthcare employees

Kathleen Blanchard RN — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:01:11 +0000

Infectious disease experts are calling for a moratorium on OSHA guidelines for health care employees that require the use of fit-tested N95 respirators for personal protection from H1N1 flu.

Impact of AMA, AARP Endorsements on Health Care Reform Vote

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:23:19 +0000

Just before the House of Representatives plans to vote on health reform, the Democrats have seen a boost for their proposals.

Air Pollution Raises Infants' Risk of Bronchiolitis

Deborah Mitchell — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:05 +0000

Infants who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, including vehicle and industrial emissions and wood smoke, are at increased risk for bronchiolitis.

Baby's Crying Patterns Mimic Parents' Accent

Denise Reynolds RD — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:41:13 +0000

A baby’s cry isn’t just a method for getting mom’s attention for food or comfort. It is also an important beginning to the development of language.

Calls To Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Helpful

Ramona Bates MD — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:52:02 +0000

Yesterday’s tragic shooting at Fort Hood underscores the importance of taking care of our troops and veterans who have issues with post-traumatic stress, anxiety, or suicide.