Northern Grampians Shire Council has introduced changes to the dates and location of its free immunisation program at St Arnaud. As of February immunisation sessions will be held from 9.30am until 10.30am on the first Wednesday of every month.
Day: January 11, 2017
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If blowing your nose and coughing your lungs out don`t seem like the best way to spend your winter, Doctor Mark Goedecker with Wellspan Medical Group says you better boost your immune system. In our busy lives, it`s hard to enough sleep and eat right, which is why some of us turn to over the counter meds that claim to prevent sickness.
Alexander Goodwin, young boy fighting cancer from England, has surgery
There’s new developments on Alexander Goodwin, the brave 9-year-old boy who came all the way from England to get treatment for a rare form of childhood bone cancer. “It’s been a big surgery today for a little boy, but the main thing is we’ve had a victory today,” said Jeffrey Goodwin, the boy’s father.
Anxiety after prostate cancer diagnosis may motivate men to choose…
… making process and ultimately, the patient’s quality of life,” added Orom, PhD, associate professor of community health and health behavior in UB’s School of Public Health and Health Professions. The study involved 1,531 men with newly diagnosed, …
Forensic experts need statistical models to give weight to DNA-evidence
How do forensic scientists deal with complex DNA-evidence found at crime scenes? Giulia Cereda developed new statistical models to analyse them. DNA-evidence is often believed to be a damning evidence, which leaves no space for uncertainty.
Duke researchers use cancer-seeking salmonella to treat glioblastoma
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have recruited an unlikely ally in the fight against the deadliest form of brain cancer — a strain of salmonella that usually causes food poisoning. Clinicians sorely need new treatment approaches for glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
Chair yoga may be effective approach to reduce osteoarthritis pain in older adults, study shows
… older adults with osteoarthritis to either the “Sit ‘N’ Fit Chair Yoga ” program developed by Kristine Lee or a health education program. Participants attended 45-minute sessions twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers measured pain, pain …
Brothers receive cancer diagnosis 11 months apart,a
Dealing with one child diagnoses with cancer can be a traumatic blow for any family, but what if 11 months later, another one of your children is also diagnosed? Brison Ricker, 15, was diagnosed with DIPG on Jan. 22, 2016. This is one of the the deadliest forms of childhood cancers.
Men who eat lots of red meat are at risk for a painful gut disorder
… lining of the colon; over half of Americans aged 60 and older have them, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Most people who have these pouches suffer no problems, but around 5 percent develop diverticulitis — where the pouches …
Coordinating Care – A Perilous Journey through the Health Care System
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This might be how stress and heart attacks are linked
Scientists have long known that stress can influence your heart health, but exactly how this relationship takes place has been something of a mystery – until now. Activity in the amygdala, a region of the brain associated with fear and stress, can predict your risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet on Wednesday.
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PetSmart Teams Up with Houston Rockets to Bring Pet- and Family-Friendly “Rockets Road Jams” to Houston-Area Pets, Pet Parents )–Starting this weekend, Houston-area pet parents can come experience “Rockets Road Jams” at various Houston-area PetSmart stores.
Things you didna t know were bad*Jan. 11, 2017, 10:11 PM Ast
The majority of women seem to be aware of the usual things that are dangerous to their female parts – like multiple sexual partners, sticking random items “up there,” and not getting regular pap smears. But, as a gynaecologist, I see a spectrum of other conditions and habits that many women have no clue are having a negative effect on their vaginal health.
Fundraisers to walk 500 miles to raise cash for mum-of-four’s cancer treatment
… is needed to help Mrs Major, who says her bowel cancer was missed up to 12 times by doctors in the UK despite her health concerns. Mrs Major is urging young people to insist on getting tested for the disease if they are worried. The 32-year-old is …
Amber Alert issued for 3 Houston children under age 5
Police are searching for three children tonight, missing from the Houston area. Three Houston children are believed to have been abducted by Doris Camerena, 24. She is a Hispanic female, and is believed to be driving a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT with Texas license plate FGJ6333.
Dave Brat On Obamacare: The Repeal Vote Is Bigger Than Health Care
Fiscal hawk Republican Rep. Dave Brat of Virginia said repealing Obamacare is bigger than just fixing the nation’s health care policy – it could help preserve entitlements for future generations. Brat, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, noted while President Barack Obama assured his landmark health-care legislation would drive down costs, it has done the opposite, which is taking its toll on entitlement programs.
Changes to vaccine plan at St Arnaud
Northern Grampians Shire Council has introduced changes to the dates and location of its free immunisation program at St Arnaud. As of February immunisation sessions will be held from 9.30am until 10.30am on the first Wednesday of every month.
With pizza and Red Bull, Senate settles in for a long battle over Obamacare
Senate Democrats might not be able to stop Republicans from tearing up President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, but they were seeking late Wednesday to make it as uncomfortable as possible. Taking advantage of an arcane Senate tradition known as a “vote-a-rama,” party leaders were prepared to go late into the night to force Republicans to take votes on popular provisions of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, warning that the party could spark chaos by repealing the legislation that has extended health insurance to millions.
Viagra supply to flag as staff vote for action
Employees at the only location in the world where Pfizer produces the active ingredient for Viagra have voted for industrial action. Pfizer employs 3,200 people in Ireland with over 2,200 already on its defined contribution pension schemes.
Ignore Trump; Insys Will Stabilize
Predicting where a stock will go is more art than science. Like rolling dice, it is impossible to win 100% of the time.
Sen. Blumenthal on Sessions’ Character: He’s – Well Respected and Liked in the U.S. Senate’
… nce me that he will be a real champion and zealous advocate for civil rights and liberties and a protector of women’s health care and religious freedoms,” Blumenthal said.
This Dividend Anchor Could Return More Than 23% In 2017
Pfizer has been on a roll lately, recently announcing successful top-line results for its third biosimilar in the last four months. The success of its biosimilar initiatives could potentially give Pfizer a secure foothold in the biosimilars market, which could grow to $20 billion in just three years.
Seek help for female athlete triad syndrome
A lot of these young females are pushing to excel physically in sport, while at the same time dealing with social pressures. Female athlete triad is a syndrome that can affect physically active young girls.
How do higher deductibles impact care for chronic disease?
Out-of-pocket costs with high deductible health plans may discourage some poor and chronically ill patients from getting needed care, a U.S. study of diabetics suggests. Researchers examined data on about 12,000 people with diabetes who enrolled for one year in health insurance plans with annual deductibles of no more than $500, then switched for two years to plans with a deductible of at least $1,000.
Let’s get some consistency into our attitudes on immigration
Mo Farah having been asked about his omission from the top three in the recent BBC Sports Personality of the Year during his eve of race press conference at Holyrood last weekend, a lively discussion ensued among a group of English journalists immediately afterwards. It is not unusual for those who spend too much time cocooned in any one sport to become a bit precious about their particular favourites and much hypothesis resulted, including the notion, which was by no means dismissed out of hand by those involved in the conversation who clearly did not care who heard what they had to say, that there was a racial element to it.
Why so many uncertainties still surround the fate of ACA
… a marathon session during which the Senate will consider dozens of amendments. Many of these amendments will be health care-related but few of them will actually become law, and the passed resolution will then move to the House for its …
3 Little-Known Pharmaceutical Companies to Put on Your Radar
Over the past year, the best-performing drugmaker stocks all have had one thing in common: They received very little attention before providing patient investors windfall gains. Being considered insignificant in itself isn’t a great reason to scoop up shares of Teligent Brian Feroldi : Being called a “specialty generic” drug manufacturer might sound oxymoronic, but Teligent has stumbled on a clever business strategy that could make it a great stock to put on your watch list.
Australia Day events
AUSTRALIA Day is fast approaching , and our region will celebrate the day with a number of events hosted by Hawkesbury City Council. Ms Banton is the CEO of the Bernie Banton Foundation, and a strong advocate on behalf of asbestos disease sufferers and their families.
Speech-language pathology findings in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity …
… Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System online (MEDLINE, USA), Literature of Latin America and the Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS, Brazil) and Spanish Bibliographic Index of Health Sciences (IBECS, Spain) using the descriptors: …
2021 3-D Breast Tomosynthesis Market Analysis and Forecasts
… 5.3.3 Legislation in Breast Tomosynthesis 5.3.4 Technological Shift 5.3.5 Increasing Global Awareness about Breast Health 6. Competitive Landscape 6.1 Global 3-D Tomosynthesis Players by FDA Approved 3-D Tomosynthesis Systems 6.2 Global 3-D …
Photorejuvenation Equipment Market by Global Segments – 2023
The photorejuvenation equipment market can be segmented by technology, application and geography. Based on technology these equipment can be further sub-segmented into three broad categories namely mechanical , chemical and thermal.
6 Lesser-Known Obamacare Provisions That Could Evaporate
… GOP congressional majority pursues its goal. Beyond the Affordable Care Act’s marquee achievements like guaranteeing health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and allowing children to stay on parents’ plans until age 26, the roughly …
Winnipeg Hospitals Seeing Surge as Flu Season Ramps Up
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority says they’re experiencing a surge in patients with more people needing admission than some hospitals are typically equipped to handle. “However, we are not seeing huge numbers of confirmed cases from our lab yet but that does always lag behind what we see in our emergency departments,” says Lamont.
Memo to the President: Performance Accountability, Evidence and Improvement
… Another helpful website is HealthyPeople.gov , focused on the specific cross-government objective involving human health. For more specific problems, check out the weekly report on veterans benefits and the monthly report about federal retirement …
Gov. Cuomoa s plan would cap prescription drug costs
… drugmakers to pay a surcharge when prices exceed the cap. Revenues from the surcharges would be distributed to health insurers to reduce premium costs in the following year, Cuomo said Wednesday. Pharmacy benefit managers, which negotiate drug …
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The stud… )–Carr Properties acquired 1875 K Street, NW, a 99% leased, 190,345 square foot, Class A office property located in the heart of Washington’s Central Business District. )–Starting today, travellers can book tickets in Iberia’s new Premium Economy class, which is being installed progressively on 37 of its long-haul aircraft.
Study Finds Vaccination Is the Most Cost-Effective Way to Reduce Rabies Deaths in India
… PhD, a post-doctoral fellow at CVD. “Our goal was to maximize the impact of vaccination and/or sterilization on human health outcomes in the real world, where policymakers operate within cost constraints.” The research team also included scientists …
New Guideline on How to Map Brain Prior to Epilepsy Surgery
Before epilepsy surgery, doctors may consider using brain imaging to locate language and memory functions in the brain instead of the more invasive procedure that is commonly used, according to a guideline published by the American Academy of Neurology in the January 11, 2017, online issue of NeurologyA , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. It is the first evidence-based guideline that systematically reviewed all evidence for such an evaluation.
Pair of CCHS students earn inaugural Pioneer Awards
The Tribune Sports staff this year inaugurates a new achievement award for our high school students who contribute to their school’s football program – the Pioneer Award. has been referred to as the “director of football operations” at Clay-Chalkville High School.
Cunanan: Know your headache
There is evidence that temporomandibular disorder may be a contributing factor to cervicogenic headache , in part because of the influence of dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint on the neck . In our office, I see patients with varying origins of headache.