Is there a benefit to switching from flash monitoring to RT-CGM for hypoglycemia?

IMAGE: Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics is a monthly peer-reviewed journal that covers new technology and new products for the treatment, monitoring, diagnosis, and prevention of diabetes and its complications. view New Rochelle, NY, October 11, 2018--In follow-up to the I HART CGM study, which showed the benefit of real-time continuous glucose monitoring compared to flash monitoring for time spent in hypoglycemia among adults with type 1 diabetes at high hypoglycemia risk, researchers conducted an extension trial that assessed the effects of continuing RT-CGM or switching from flash to RT-CGM of the subsequent 8 weeks.

CDC-led study reports prevalence of out-of-pocket payments for screening mammograms

IMAGE: Journal of Women's Health, published monthly, is a core multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the diseases and conditions that hold greater risk for or are more prevalent among women, as well... view New Rochelle, NY, October 9, 2018--More than 20% of women aged 50-64 years and those aged 65-74 years with Medicare coverage reported paying out-of-pocket costs for their most recent screening mammogram, according to a study led by researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Among uninsured women aged 50-64 years, almost 40% reported out-of-pocket payments for screening mammography.

Lower Back Pain Relief: Treatments That Really Work

There are numerous reasons why you may be saddled with lower back pain, says Melanie Strassberg, PT, DPT, clinical director of Professional Physical Therapy in New Rochelle, New York: Muscle strains and spasms, a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and osteoarthritis are just a handful. Given the wide range of causes, your doctor will need to uncover the source during a medical examination before you can find the best lower back pain relief.

The New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority Launches Hud “Strong…

The New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority in association with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will launch HUD "Strong Families" Initiative and Smoke-Free Housing Campaign, Saturday-June 16th, 2018 - 345 Main Street, New Rochelle New York. Effective July 1, 2018, The New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority, under the direction of HUD, will implement a Smoke-Free Housing Policy.

New Rochelle High School Suffers Another Blow as High School Junior Takes Her Own Life

A junior at New Rochelle High School has died, according to an email from the City School District of New Rochelle. In a joint statement from Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne and New Rochelle High School Principal Reggie Richardson, the two school leaders announced that a New Rochelle High School junior took her own life.

New Rochelle High School Suffers Another Blow as High School Junior Takes Her Own Life

A junior at New Rochelle High School has died, according to an email from the City School District of New Rochelle. In a joint statement from Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne and New Rochelle High School Principal Reggie Richardson, the two school leaders announced that a New Rochelle High School junior took her own life.

New Rochelle School District Adds Eid al-Fitr to 2018-19 Calendar

The City School District of New Rochelle calendar for 2018-2019 includes a newly added holiday: the Islamic celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which will be observed on June 5, 2019. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and falls on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.

New glaucoma drugs yield large, lasting reductions in intraocular pressure

New Rochelle, NY, February 21, 2018-Two novel ocular hypotensive agents that have just been approved for use in humans-netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod -greatly reduce intraocular pressure, with lasting results in various animal models of glaucoma and in humans. Two articles that highlight these two breakthrough drugs, as well as cutting-edge articles on the effects of amitriptyline in dry eye disease and emerging microneedles to delivery intraocular drugs are part of a new special issue of Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics .

New glaucoma drugs yield large, lasting reductions in intraocular pressure

IMAGE: Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics is the only multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal providing basic and clinical research that focuses on biopharmaceuticals that have the potential to prevent, treat, and/or diagnose... view New Rochelle, NY, February 21, 2018-Two novel ocular hypotensive agents that have just been approved for use in humans -- netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod -- greatly reduce intraocular pressure, with lasting results in various animal models of glaucoma and in humans.

Westchester County Sues Drug Makers Over Opioid Crisis

... and other merchandise was reportedly smuggled through a hole cut through the roof early Friday morning at New Rochelle Coin Stamps and Jewelers Westchester County Executive George Latimer's next-door neighbor's son died of an opioid overdose. ...

BOE Urges Continuation of CHIP, DACA programs

The New Rochelle Board of Education urged Congress and President Trump this week to continue two federal programs that help many children obtain health insurance and protect undocumented residents from deportation if their parents brought them to the United States when they were young. The Children's Health Insurance Program was created in 1997 to provide coverage for children in families that did not qualify for Medicaid and could not afford private insurance.

Study on integrative medicine in military health finds extensive offerings, widespread use

IMAGE: JACM provides observational, clinical, and scientific reports and commentary intended to help healthcare professionals, delivery organization leaders, and scientists evaluate and integrate therapies into patient care protocols and research strategies. view New Rochelle, NY, November 13, 2017-A new study evaluating the use of complementary and alternative medicine across the military health system shows that the large majority of military treatment facilities offer at least one type of CAM, and an estimated 76,000 military patients receive integrative health services each month.

Can cannabinoids be used to treat cancer?

IMAGE: JACM provides observational, clinical, and scientific reports and commentary intended to help healthcare professionals, delivery organization leaders, and scientists evaluate and integrate therapies into patient care protocols and research strategies.... view New Rochelle, NY, Nov. 6, 2017-When cannabinoids activate signaling pathways in cancer cells they can stimulate a cell death mechanism called apoptosis, unleashing a potent anti-tumor effect. Yet cannabinoids, which have also shown strong activity against human tumor tissue grown in animal models, have undergone minimal testing in patients.

Health care access improves with state-level medicaid expansion

Population Health Management is an authoritative peer-reviewed journal published bimonthly in print and online that reflects the expanding scope of health care management and quality. Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, October 26, 2017-A new study has shown that low-income U.S. residents living in Medicaid expansion states are significantly more likely to have health insurance and to receive a routine check-up compared to low-income residents of non-expansion states.

Health care access improves with state-level medicaid expansion

Population Health Management is an authoritative peer-reviewed journal published bimonthly in print and online that reflects the expanding scope of health care management and quality. Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, October 26, 2017-A new study has shown that low-income U.S. residents living in Medicaid expansion states are significantly more likely to have health insurance and to receive a routine check-up compared to low-income residents of non-expansion states.

Steiner Sports Joining Forces with Colon Cancer Foundation

Kickoff event to feature baseball legend and 2-time colon cancer survivor Darryl Strawberry and rising hip hop artist Mark MK The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation , a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death throughout the United States, has been joined in the fight against colorectal cancer by Steiner Sports, the leading producer of authentic hand-signed memorabilia. The kick-off event for their partnership is the 2017 BLUEFORYOU EXPERIENCE to be held in New Rochelle, New York on November 30. CEO and Founder of Steiner Sports Brandon Steiner and Colon Cancer Foundation President and Founder Dr. Thomas K. Weber, MD, FACS will co-host the event.

New study from Harvard examines gender differences in obtaining first NIH research award

IMAGE: Journal of Women's Health , published monthly, is a core multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the diseases and conditions that hold greater risk for or are more prevalent among women, as well... view New Rochelle, NY, Oct.2, 2017 -- A study of more than 5,400 instructors and assistant professors at Harvard Medical School compared differences between males and females for receipt of their first National Institutes of Health research award. The study, which also examined gender differences in numbers of publications, h-index, size of coauthor networks, and becoming an assistant professor, is published in Journal of Women's Health , a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers .

For Second Year in a Row, Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United…

For Second Year in a Row, Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United Hebrew of New Rochelle, Wins National Leadership Award from American College of Health Care Administrators For Second Year in a Row, Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United Hebrew of New Rochelle, Wins National Leadership Award from American College of Health Care Administrators NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Whether you're planning ahead or making an unexpected decision, choosing a nursing home for your loved one can be a difficult decision-assessing a facility and the care its staff provides.

Dr. Nora O’Brien Named New Head of Willow Gardens Memory Care,…

Dr. Nora O'Brien Named New Head of Willow Gardens Memory Care, Westchester's Premier Assisted Living Facility Dedicated to Caring for Those with Alzheimer's and Dementia Dr. Nora O'Brien Named New Head of Willow Gardens Memory Care, Westchester's Premier Assisted Living Facility Dedicated to Caring for Those with Alzheimer's and Dementia Dr. Nora O'Brien Named New Head of Willow Gardens Memory Care, Westchester's Premier Assisted Living Facility Dedicated to Caring for Those with Alzheimer's and Dementia NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Nora O'Brien, PT, DPT, has been named Executive Director of Willow Gardens Memory Care, Westchester County's premier assisted living facility dedicated exclusively to caring for those with memory impairment.