The Indian Health Service says an embattled South Dakota reservation hospital has made improvements after being found in violation of quality care standards. IHS, the agency that administers the hospital on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, announced Friday that the hospital was removed from “immediate jeopardy” status.
Day: January 6, 2017
ACL injuries hurting Fresno City womena s basketball team
Three players – sophomore point guard Julia Cuellar, freshman forward Bobbie Henry and freshman guard Isabella Naranjo – are out for the year because of ACL injuries. “The three players we lost played an important role to the success of our team,” Rams coach Brian Tessler said.
Home & Family’s Matt Rogers Is Starting A Cystic Fibrosis…
The Home & Family personality’s beautiful baby girl, Sam , recently went viral after he caught her on camera successfully flipping a bottle! And in light of the two-year-old’s impressive achievement and following internet fame, the American Idol alum is hoping to use the online attention for a good cause. Matt’s tiny toddler suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, so the songwriter is launching the Cystic Fibrosis Bottle Flip Challenge to raise money and awareness for the condition.
Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Yorkshire
… been put in place around the infected premises to limit the risk of the disease spreading. The advice from Public Health England is that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency has made clear that bird flu …
Fifth-graders at Lake Pointe Elementary do extra chores to help Season for Caring
The students in MaryAnne Malicki’s fifth-grade class at Lake Pointe Elementary in the Lake Travis school district were hard at work in December. They raised $360 by doing extra chores such as pulling weeds, mowing the lawn and helping their neighbors.
Increasing Incidence and Large Patient Pool Suffering from Target…
… and 2022, reaching US$11.79 billion by 2022. Philips, Siemens, GE Healthcare, FUJIFILM Holdings Corp., Carestream Health Inc., Varian Medical Systems Inc., Hitachi Medical Corp., Shimadzu Corp., Konica Minolta Inc., Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Canon Inc., …
Electroceuticals/Bioelectric Medicine Market – Global Industry…
… significant investments in the electroceuticals segment and other organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S. have shown great interest in the field of electroceuticals. Increasing incidence of neurological disorders …
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Jan. 26
OMFIF holds a City Lecture with Bank of Thailand Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob on the economic outlook for Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region, monetary policy, interest rates and the current macroeconomic environment. The lecture will be followed by a discussion on regional and global macroeconomic trends, the challenges associated with monetary policy and low yields, as well as the role of emerging markets in driving world growth.
Leak from damaged NTUA pipeline contained
… elevation in normal E. coli bacteria concentrations in the river water,” the release states. There is no immediate health threat or threat to the domestic water systems in Shiprock or nearby communities, according to the release. Read or Share this …
Cheers & Jeers
JEERS: In regard of our recent cost of living adjustment of 0.3% in 2017. This week I received a letter of social security benefits informing me of my increase of $2.10 monthly.
New head of Catholic Relief Services wants to be a beacon of light in dark places
Catholic Relief Services COO, Sean Callahan, holds 11-month-old Siad from Kobane in Syria, as he and his family cross the border from Serbia into Croatia, at Berkasovo, Serbia on Oct. 2, 2015. Every day thousands of refugees cross this border on their journey north to the European Union.
BioCardia to Present at the 9TH Annual Biotech Showcase in San Francisco
BioCardia , Inc. [OTC:BCDA], a leader in the development of comprehensive solutions for cardiovascular regenerative therapies, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the 9th Annual Biotech Showcase, being held on January 9-11, 2017 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square in San Francisco, Dr. Peter Altman, Chief Executive Officer, will provide an update of he Company’s business during the live presentation and will be available for face-to-face conversations with conference attendees. Details for the presentation are as follows: Date: Monday, January 9, 2017 Time: 11:00AM PST.
Drug that improves blood flow in damaged heart may be possible treatment option for TNBC
Researchers are looking at a drug once used to improve blood flow in damaged hearts in thousands of patients as a possible treatment option for triple negative breast cancer . Cancer researchers at Houston Methodist Hospital want to know if combining nitric oxide synthase inhibitor Tilarginine Acetate and standard chemotherapy is a safe treatment option for patients with locally advanced or metastatic TNBC.
Experimental treatment shows early promise for improving Parkinson’s symptoms
About fourteen years ago, Bill Crawford noticed a persistent twitching in one of his fingers that was interfering with his rehearsal time as the music pastor at Porter Memorial Church. He’d noticed a few other things too, like weakness.
Biggest winners of an Obamacare repeal: The young, healthy and rich
In one of the latest rounds of government-by-tweet, Donald Trump has once again revealed that he doesn’t have a clue about the markets for health care and health insurance. “Also, deductibles are so high that it is practically useless,” wrote the president-elect on Wednesday about health insurance policies sold on the Obamacare exchanges.
New guideline primes San Diego pediatricians for peanuts
Released this week, the set of guidelines from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recommends that doctors begin introducing some infants to peanut-containing foods as early as four months of age to reduce their chances of peanut allergy. The sweeping recommendation follows a seminal paper published in 2015 that showed early introduction of peanuts can desensitize the immune systems of children who are particularly susceptible to the allergy, preventing many from ever developing a dangerous and often-isolating condition which, in extreme cases, can cause deadly anaphylactic shock.
Carrie Fisher’s Ashes Placed in Giant Prozac Pill Urn
… funeral service, with the Star Wars actress’ ashes placed in a giant Prozac pill urn. Fisher, a longtime mental health advocate , openly discussed her battles with depression and bipolar disorder during her lifetime. More than just a movie star or a …
Straight Up Reality
… determine the most appropriate method of achieving standing. Clinicians are always looking for ways to improve bone health following a neurological condition. Goktepe reported in Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 1 that no significant changes in bone …
A novel NHS mutation causes Nance-Horan Syndrome in a Chinese family
Nance-Horan Syndrome is a rare X-linked developmental disorder characterized by bilateral congenital cataracts, with occasional dental anomalies, characteristic dysmorphic features, brachymetacarpia and mental retardation. Carrier females exhibit similar manifestations that are less severe than in affected males.
New CDH3 mutation in the first Spanish case of hypotrichosis with…
CDH3 on 16q22.1 is responsible for two rare autosomal recessive disorders with hypotrichosis and progressive macular dystrophy: Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy and Ectodermal Dysplasia, Ectrodactyly and Macular Dystrophy. We present a new case of Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
Bird flu found in chickens and ducks in North Yorkshire
… at a turkey farm in Lincolnshire last month and in a number of wild birds in England, Wales and Scotland. Public Health England have said the risk to people from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency has made clear bird flu does not …
Genmab Achieves USD 25 Million Sales Milestone in DARZALEX (daratumumab) Collaboration with Janssen
Genmab A/S announced today that it has achieved the first sales volume milestone in its DARZALEXA collaboration with Janssen. The USD 25 million milestone was triggered by sales of DARZALEX reaching USD 500 million in a calendar year.
Retirement Weekly: Retirement research
… Reducing the Price of Employing an Older Worker Improve Labor Market Outcomes by Socioeconomic Status? Evidence from Health Insurance Premium Restrictions This advertisement is provided by Bankrate, which compiles rate data from more than 4,800 …
Retirement Weekly: Investments for retirement
… exchange-traded funds focused on distinct sectors of the economy. The consumer discretionary, energy, financials, health care, industrials, information technology, materials, consumer staples and utilities ETFs select investments from Standard & …
Retirement Weekly: If you’re turning 65, you’ve got some big decisions to make this year
So, you’re turning 65 in 2017. That means you’ll have to sign up for Medicare at some point during the year though not necessarily for Social Security.
Moving beyond tired resolutions: Five true tales of transformation
Eat better. Lose weight. Let’s move beyond these tired resolutions: Globe reports unearthed true tales of transformation and the catalysts may surprise you Alicia Raimundo, a 27-year-old Toronto mental-health advocate and speaker who suffers from Asperger’s and anxiety, discovered that was a godsend, motivating her to get her outside, talk to strangers and explore her city – all while reaching her exercise goals.
Team effort: Synergy specialists work together on clients’…
Simona Cipriani, a second generation Pilates instructor, who owns the Art of Control Pilates studio, works with Doreen Rakowsky, of New Fairfield, in the Art of Control studio in the Synergy Health and Fitness center of Stamford, on Jan. 3, 2016. less Simona Cipriani, a second generation Pilates instructor, who owns the Art of Control Pilates studio, works with Doreen Rakowsky, of New Fairfield, in the Art of Control studio in the Synergy Health and Fitness … more Dr. Joseph Muscolino listens as Simona Cipriani, a second generation Pilates instructor who owns the Art of Control studio, discusses the Synergy Health and Fitness center on Jan. 3, 2016.
Flu cases hit U.S. coastal cities hard, particularly NYC
… except in Oklahoma. Ten states are reporting high levels, as is Puerto Rico, based on reports collected by local health officials and compiled weekly and released Friday morning by the federal Centers for Disease Control Control and Prevention. …
Report: 37,000 Louisiana jobs at risk if Obamacare is repealed
An estimated 37,000 Louisiana jobs will be lost if Congress ends the Medicaid expansion program and premium tax credits linked to the federal Affordable Care Act, according to a new nonpartisan report. Repealing the health-care law would lead to a $639.7 million loss in state and local taxes; a $39.1 billion loss in business output; and a $21.5 billion hit to the gross state product, according to the report from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and nonprofit Commonwealth Fund.
Not a democracy – Speaker Ryan dispatched a security team to block delivery of a massive PP petition
… to be using it frequently. We see through your blatantly political attempt to do whatever it takes to attack women’s health and rights and take health care away from the people who need it most. If Congress cuts funding to Planned Parenthood, …
Theranos slashes another 41 percent of its workforce
Not a week goes by and it seems like we hear more bad news about Silicon Valley’s darling turned cautionary tale Theranos. The latest bit is a whopping 155 layoffs at the company today.
Don’t Let the Swag Throw Off Your Swagger
It’s the New Year and we’ve all made promises to ourselves to better our health , but few of us think that could entail reconsidering our willingness to take advantage of free products. It’s possible that the allure of gold patina on plastic bottles and exotic synthetic fragrances blind us to the small print announcing toxic substances contained within them.
Effective Exercises for Back Pain
Proper alignment of the head over the shoulders, over the hips, over the knees, or over the feet, is imperative in maintaining a pain-free body. Firm abdominal muscles help to keep the back straight and strong.
Make 2017 the year to avoid toxins (good luck) and master your domain: Words on Wellness
I am tired of all the nonsense we as American citizens are being fed while big business – and the government – continue to ignore the health and well-being of the fine people in this country. Why am I all fired up, you ask? I, like everyone else, took the advice of the Centers for Disease Control – the government – and received a flu shot.
Why Shannen Doherty Is Exercising Her Way Through Cancer Treatment
… , maintain or boost physical ability, and improve balance. And as Doherty mentioned, movement has serious mental health perks as well. Exercise is known as a powerful antidote to both depression and anxiety . One study on women with breast cancer …
Household Employee Taxes: What NOT To Do
If you hire domestic employees – or household employees – such as nannies, gardeners, or senior caretakers, you are required to pay and withhold social security and Medicare taxes. You will have to obtain an Employer Identification Number as well as provide each employee with a W-2 no later than January 31st.If you have an accountant or payroll service to help you out, filing taxes for domestic employees should be easy.
GOP Tries to Bury Cost of Trillion-Dollar Obamacare Repeal
… thereon- (A) repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title I and subtitle B of title II of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010; (B) reforming the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and …
Counsyl Strengthens Focus on Preventive Genetic Testing for Womena s Health
)– Counsyl , a DNA testing and genetic counseling service has deepened its focus on women’s health, announcing several milestones and business updates, including upgrades to its flagship carrier screen, the Family Prep Screen . As the U.S. market …
Coachella Owner Funds Anti-Gay, Climate-Change-Denying Hate Groups
The phrase “follow the money” comes up time and again in arts reporting. When you look at the owners, sponsors, donors or benefactors supporting any event or organization, the intentions of those monied interests will invariably give the public a new perspective.
Manatt on Medicaid: Monthly Expansion Recap – January 2017
The Arkansas Health Reform Legislative Task Force met for the last time to approve its final report , which includes findings and recommendations on health coverage in Arkansas, including the finding that continuing Medicaid expansion would save the State $637 million from 2017 to 2021. The report also estimates that changes already underway, including capping some mental health benefits and allowing managed care organizations to manage dental benefits, will yield an additional $963 million in savings over the next five years.