Washington D.C. [USA], Feb. 21 : A study has found out that an online intervention, combining home exercise and pain-coping skills training, provided substantial clinical benefits for patients suffering from chronic knee pain. This model of care delivery could greatly improve patient access to effective treatments.
Day: February 20, 2017
Outsmart, Outweigh and Outwin with The Actxa Sense Smart Scale
… a person’s weight and height, where the higher the reading, the higher the amount of fat in the body. The World Health Organization classifies a , the number of people globally with a BMI over 30 stands at 641 million in 2014, a sharp rise from 105 …
More families of Afghan war veterans lost to suicide will receive military honour
The Globe’s ongoing investigation of military suicides has uncovered that more than 70 Canadian soldiers and veterans who served on the Afghanistan mission have taken their lives after returning home. Corporal Camilo Sanhueza-Martinez deployed to the Afghanistan war in 2010 and died by suicide in 2014.
Options and Expectations for Cannabis-based products
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has written to medical and pharmaceutical organisations clarifying the range of appropriately manufactured cannabis-based products that could be prescribed in New Zealand. Following on from the decision to delegate decision-making responsibility to the Ministry of Health on medical decisions to prescribe cannabis-based products, MrDunne last week wrote to New Zealand’s Medical Association, Medical Council and Pharmaceutical Society outlining the list of internationally available products and his “ongoing expectation is that medical professionals consider the prescribing of cannabis-based products with an open mind.”
Staying socially active nourishes the aging brain
… having pets, how age-friendly communities boost social ties, how close relationships benefit both physical and mental health, and how social media — including Facebook and Skype — helps older adults maintain social connections. In related news, a …
Fox News host Brenda Buttner dies at age 55
Brenda Buttner, host of Fox News Channel’s “Bulls and Bears” has died after a battle with cancer. She was 55. Buttner served as CNBC’s Washington correspondent and hosted the network’s “The Money Club” before joining Fox News in 2000.
Hair Havoc No More with Dr. Marder Scalp Therapy
… hair products that cause irritation known as contact dermatitis. While for the majority an itchy scalp is not a major health concern or caused by medical issues, scratching too hard and too often can cause damage and create red, raw patches that are …
A tale of two mergers: Following their losses in DOJ merger…
In the past month, the DOJ and several state governments scored two trial wins in their challenges to mergers among some of the country’s largest health insurers. First, Judge Bates of the District of Columbia blocked the combination of Aetna and Humana, finding that the “proffered efficiencies do not offset the anticompetitive effects of the merger.”
Hero Kansas lawmaker introduces bill requiring men to get permission from spouse for Viagra
… politicians don’t listen and we sit up here and do idiotic things like mandate ultrasounds or whatever for women’s health, and it’s really struck a nerve.” “Mensez feminine lipstick is a natural patented compound of amino acids and oil in a lipstick …
Long-term heavy drinking may age arteries over time
… blood pressure and obesity, stroke, certain types of cancer, suicide and accidents. How alcohol may impact arterial health is unclear, said Darragh O’Neill, Ph.D., lead study author and epidemiological researcher at University College London. “It’s …
Lifesaving Gift Made Possible Through Kindness of a Classmate
It’s a lifesaving gift thousands of people across the country wait for every day. One Iowa State graduate student didn’t have to wait long for the lifesaving organ transplant, thanks to the kindness of a classmate.
David Cassidy reveals he has dementia After a recent concert in…
… show in California, Cassidy announced he would retire from touring. Now it seems that this decision was brought on by health reasons. “I want to focus on what I am, who I am and how I’ve been without any distractions,” he told People. “I want to …
China’s H7N9 bird flu mutates, no immediate added threat to human
… for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) has lately confirmed the finding and reported the case to the World Health Organization (WHO), according to China CDC’s website. On the basis of joint study with experts from the agricultural sector, …
Matcha: Super Powered Powder With Benefits
… directly rather than being part of a traditional decoction. Matcha green tea has shown many of the same powerful health benefits associated with traditional green tea, but is known to have an even more potent effect. With the increased amounts of …
Ramos and Rasmus Come to Tampa On a Dime
As we are all aware, Matthew Silverman and the Rays front office made a few key moves this off season to re-tool for this upcoming year. The most prominent of these were the additions of hard hitting outfielder Colby Rasmus and All-Star Catcher Wilson Ramos.
Mild weather draws dog owners to Wayne park
Mild weather draws dog owners to Wayne park Unseasonably warm weather brought dog owners to Wayne’s Friends and Family Park this Presidents Day. Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2m2fXt9 Wayne’s Friends and Family Park on Black Oak Ridge Road, which opened in 2013, is a former Superfund site, and previous location of W.R. Grace and Co.
Trump energizes the anti-vaccine movement in Texas
… the anti-vaccine movement. Once fringe, the movement is becoming more popular, raising doubts about basic childhood health care among politically and geographically diverse groups. medical innovations of modern times. Globally, vaccines prevent the …
The Trump White House is already cooking the books
… to haunt the Reagan White House. Of course, there are also risks to overpromising on growth – or on jobs, deficits, health-care affordability, trade or any other front on which Trump has pledged to repeal the laws of economics. That is, voters might …
Could mandatory database curb opioid abuse?
… in 2017 support requiring doctors to use the databases. Researchers with the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration analyzed survey data and reported last month that drug abusers took fewer opioids per year in states with …
Osoyoos man’s long wait for hip surgery raised in B.C. legislature
… An Osoyoos man’s long wait for a hip replacement was raised in the B.C. Legislature Monday by the NDP opposition. NDP health critic Judy Darcy called attention to the case of Lee Horn, who has been “languishing in pain for 903 days.” “Will the …
Womens Only 5K Walk & Run Moves to Oct. 14
The 2017 Women’s Only 5K Walk & Run will be held on Oct. 14. The Women’s Only is moving this year because the North Carolina A&T State University homecoming falls on the first Saturday in October , which is the traditional day of the Women’s Only. The change is being made because city services such as traffic control and public safety, will be in use at the A&T homecoming.
Netsmart Announces Population Health Management Solutions Are Now…
Netsmart announced it is extending its proven population health solution for behavioral health to include post-acute providers. The comprehensive population health management solution is focused on proactively managing care in behavioral health, long-term care, home health and hospice settings.
You can now read the fine print with this hidden iOS 10 camera feature
No more squinting to read that fine print — there is an app for that built right into iOS 10 and here is how to find it. Hidden details, meet hidden camera mode.
This year’s flu shot works less than half the time. Doctors say you should still get one
… illnesses have doubled across Texas since the beginning of February, according to data from the State Department of Health Services. Last week, the first pediatric flu death was reported in Texas. The flu presents special challenges for vaccine …
The thousands still denied the 43p breast cancer pill
… November, when 41 NHS breast cancer consultants from all over England called on Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, to clarify who is responsible for funding bisphosphonates for their use in breast cancer. The doctors are yet to receive a …
Mercy Hospital adds 3-D mammography in Moose Lake
Mercy Hospital announced that state-of-the-art 3-D mammography is now available at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Recommended for women of all ages and breast densities, the 3-D exam allows radiologists to more effectively pinpoint the size, shape and location of abnormalities.
Study: Parents Not Securing Opioids, Causing Children to Overdose
Almost 70 percent of the opioid medications kept in homes where children are present do not keep the drugs secured, contributing to the rise in opioid overdose, according to a new study. The study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is published in the March edition of the journal Pediatrics, WBAL radio reports.
Acupuncture shows promise in migraine treatment, study says
When most people get a headache, a simple over-the-counter pain reliever and a few moments of quiet can usually do the trick. But for millions of Americans suffering from debilitating migraines, the pain can be so intense that relief may seem out of reach.
Firm seeks deal for cheaper drugs
… by New Zealand citizens, was registered in Fiji in 2012 and it has a joint venture agreement with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to provide specialised treatment in the country. SSPHL director Professor Manu Munibhargav said in …
Amarillo Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs Celebrates 4th Anniversary
Amarillo Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs will celebrate the fourth anniversary of its shelter treatment program this week, which will coincide with the program admitting its 500th client, according to Board Chair Dr. Perry Gilmore. Launched in 2013, the ARAD Shelter Program provides substance abuse disorder treatment for adults living in homeless shelters.
Global Honey Market Outlook by 2022: PMR
… for producers of honey products. The global honey market continues to gain traction due to modern uses of honey in health and food & beverages industry, anticipating an ascending growth in the future. Advancements in food-making technology will …
GOP’s Obamacare replacements, Dallas nonprofit sues Texas, surgeon…
Some of the GOP proposals to replace Obamacare would hit middle-class Americans right in the wallet , according to several health care experts, employer groups and even a few Republican lawmakers. At issue is the longstanding tax exclusion for employer-sponsored health insurance, more than $250 billion that Americans who receive insurance from their jobs don’t pay in federal income or payroll taxes annually, according to 2016 figures from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Chronic knee pain eased with the help of Skype
… satisfied” with the program, said Bennell, who is also the director of the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine. She also remarked on the high levels of acceptance and adherence reported by both participants and …
11 insider facts most flight attendants know… and you probably don’t
No one has more insider knowledge about flying than flight attendants. But by talking to these veteran globetrotters, as well as scouring Reddit and various articles, we were able to unearth 12 lesser-known facts about flying.
Eugene Robinson: Obamacare has staying power
… the trigger? That’s a rhetorical question, of course. Republicans see that they have two choices: They can snatch health insurance away from millions of people, or they can replace Obamacare with something that looks suspiciously like …
Why GlaxoSmithKline’s 2017 Guidance Is Conservative
Assuming that Advair will face competition from a substitutable generic in the US by mid-2017, GSK guided for flat to a slight decline in Core EPS at constant exchange rates. The stock is trading at a discount to five years average historical P/E vs. peers and some potential source of earnings upside is expected in 2017.
BRCA Gene Plus Breast Cancer History Leads to Preventive Strike Against Pancreatic Cancer
February 20, 2016 – More than three decades after surviving breast cancer, Susanne Calabrette faced a second scare. In June 2016, an MRI for an unrelated condition revealed she had pancreatic cysts, giving her a chance for a pre-emptive strike against this killer cancer.
11 cases of sickness at evacuation camp
… to stay on one side of the main building, Ree said. Lisa Almaguer, communication director for Butte County Public Health, said the symptoms are consistent with the norovirus, which causes inflammation of the intestines. However, there is no …
Memo to Texasa members of Congress: Dona t you dare mess with our Medicare
… it. That includes the approximately 30 percent of Medicare beneficiaries in Texas who have two or three chronic health conditions and rely on care they can afford. Many with limited resources could end up in health plans that limit their choice of …
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd FI Has $3,303,000 Stake in Humana Inc.
… the company’s stock. The stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $209.53. Humana Inc is a health and well-being company. The Company’s segments include Retail, Group, Healthcare Services and Other Businesses. The Retail …