The Association for Molecular Pathology , the premier global, non-profit molecular diagnostics professional society, today published guideline recommendations for both clinical laboratory professionals and oncologists that assess the status of next-generation sequencing -based cancer tests and establish standardized classification, annotation, interpretation, and reporting conventions for somatic sequence variants. The new guideline was developed by a Working Group comprised of representatives from major professional associations whose members provide professional testing and treatment services to cancer patients.
NFL Network: Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill tore MCL from bone
It was already a long shot that Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill would make it back this season, and that sounds even less likely after NFL Network sideline reporter Heather Cox reported a troubling diagnosis during tonight’s game against the Jets. Cox said Tannehill has a full cast on his left leg and “tore the MCL off the bone” in that knee.
Of Mutual Interest: Best year-end moves for a bull market
… it takes to The Men’s Wellness Centers is a network of clinics specializing in treatments that improve the overall health and quality-of-life of our male patients in a comfor Masterly planned along the Swift Creek Reservoir, RounTrey is a …
NIH-funded scientists work with three ‘omes’ to understand human health
… in these genes can result in the dysfunction of many organs, underscoring the importance of carbohydrates to human health. In addition, changes in the patterns of glycans in a person’s cells can be an indication of a range of diseases, including …
ICED 2017 to bring global professionals together for improving lives of people with eating disorders
… features a keynote address by Professor Vikram Patel (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the Public Health Foundation of India) titled Psychological Treatments for the World: Lessons from Global Mental Health for Eating Disorders. It …
Chris Andersen out for season with torn ACL
Cavaliers center Chris Andersen suffered a non-contact right knee injury today during practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts. After undergoing evaluation at the facility, an MRI administered at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health by team physician Dr. Richard Parker confirmed that Andersen suffered an ACL tear that will require season ending surgery.
Christmas wish appeal
In the flight simulator: Mitchell was awarded a surprise internship with Virgin Australia, Starlight’s official Wishgranting partner, to kick start his career in aviation. Starlight Children’s Foundation has launched its 2016 Christmas Appeal, calling on Australians to help raise more than $526,000 to grant 80 life-changing Starlight Wishes for seriously ill children and young people across the country.
Japan: Culling of chickens begins at Hokkaido farm after bird flu outbreak
Via Japan Today : Culling of chickens begins at Hokkaido farm after bird flu outbreak . This is presumably H5N6, which is causing serious trouble in South Korea.
Robert A. ‘Bob’ Strong
Robert A. “Bob” Strong, 86, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease Dec. 14, 2016.
Sauna sessions could cut risk of Alzheimer’s
… sauna use and dementia has been discovered, although previous studies showed regular use appears to improve heart health. Prof Jari Laukkaben, the study leader at the University of East Finland, said that sauna bathing may protect both the heart and …
Moscow woman moves past abuse, addiction and self-sabotage – Sat, 17 Dec 2016 PST
At 19 years old, Paradise Creek Regional High School student Daizy Fletcher has a lot to look forward to – and more lessons to look back on than many twice her age. “I’m good at self-sabotage,” she said, reflecting on the past several years when her life was a flurry of struggles with family stresses, drug and alcohol addiction, and the basic teenage desire to at once fit in and be free.
Bird flu strain may have jumped from cat to human
… this would be the first known transmission of this bird flu strain from cat to human, officials said. New York City health officials said the vet has recovered from a mild illness, and there’s no sign that the flu has spread to shelter workers or …
The American Heart Association&x2019;s New Institute for…
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Democrats
… cuts. Schumer promised “some heck of a hearing” for Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.), President-elect Trump’s nominee to be Health and Human Services secretary. Schumer and Sanders both pointed out that while Trump campaigned on a promise to not touch …
How to Love Yourself
Improve your inner voice by thinking positively and avoiding perfectionism. Don’t call yourself names or assume the worst.
TIlghman starts slow at Unseld Classic
… 11th. This program is offered in partnership by the Alzheimer’s Association, UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging, and UK Health Care. The Season of Honor: Caring for the Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at First …
Husband’s ex-wife hovering around family
… 11th. This program is offered in partnership by the Alzheimer’s Association, UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging, and UK Health Care. The Season of Honor: Caring for the Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at First …
How to Recognize HPV in Men
Genital human papillomavirus is probably the most common sexually transmitted infection , infecting almost all sexually active people at some point in their lives. Fortunately, there are more than 40 strains of HPV, and only a few of them lead to serious health risks.
Obama health law posts solid sign-ups despite GOP repeal vow
… market is not merely stable; it is on track for growth,” said Aviva Aron-Dine, a senior adviser at the Department of Health and Human Services. “Today we can officially pronounce these death spiral claims false.” The administration has set a goal of …
‘Medium rare’ chicken post a joke, but it’s a Japanese delicacy
… sometimes called torasashi. An article in one of Japan’s national newspapers , The Asahi Shimbun , said the country’s health ministry has warned about the dangers of eating raw and undercooked chicken. The owner of one yakitori bar said she bought …
Terry Fox Run hits close to home for YRHS
The Terry Fox Run at Yorkton Regional High School was lead by YRHS student Chad Young and Terry Fox’s brother Fred Fox. Young is recovering from the same type of cancer that Terry Fox had, osteosarcoma.
Johnson & Johnson Completes Acquisition of Abbott Medical Optics
The all-cash , and includes ophthalmic products in three areas of patient care: cataract surgery, laser refractive surgery and consumer eye health. These product lines will now join with the world-leading ACUVUEA Brand Contact Lenses business, and the combined organization will operate under the brand name Johnson & Johnson Vision .
Chiropractor finds California Chrome to be a model patient
When Dr. Don Moore says he has worked closely with one of the finest, most popular athletes in America, he means extremely closely. So closely, in fact, that the athlete has bitten him.
Father-of-three hung himself after battle with gambling addiction
A dog walker noticed Mr McEwan at around 6am but thought he was unloading rubbish from his van. He became concerned when he walked past again, 30 minutes later, and noticed he was in the same position.
FDA warns Pfizer over contaminated drugs at Kansas plant
… that your company’s oversight and control over the manufacturer of drugs is inadequate,” the FDA said. – Most people aren’t aware that surgeons are sometimes involved in multiple operations happening at the same time, and many …
Effects of Vascular and Nonvascular Adverse Events and of…
From the Health Economics Research Centre and Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit , Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, United Kingdom. From the Health Economics Research Centre and Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit , Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
AARP Partners With Consumer Cellular To Host Complimentary Hands-On…
AARP has partnered with Consumer Cellular to host its complimentary TEK Workshops to help close the technology gap among people 50-plus. There are still millions of people over 50 who are not online, including 22 percent of boomers and 48 percent of seniors.
Mexican gray wolves
Mexican gray wolves A Mexican gray wolf roams in the wolf exhibit at the Phoenix Zoo. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2hTpz6f A male Mexican gray wolf wanders inside a holding pen before eventual release to the wild near Corduroy Creek, south of Alpine, in 2013.
Meet the Shriners Hospitals for Children’ Representatives who will Ride in the 2017 Rose Parade
… theme, Echoes of Success, Shriners Hospitals for Children believes that many hands are needed for the 22-location health care system to carry out its mission to improve the lives of children. The ship represents Shriners Hospitals and all of the …
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Names Top 10 Advancements &…
Discoveries in basic research, new technology, next-generation treatments, early intervention and diagnostic tools, ranged from new experiments that reveal the brain circuitry behind the inability to experience pleasure, a milestone in the search for the cause of schizophrenia, and findings that explain how ketamine exerts its rapid antidepressant effects. “The top 10 discoveries were selected because of their significant contributions to our understanding of brain and behavior disorders as well as potential new treatments,” says , M.D., president and CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, the top non-governmental mental health research funder cited in published articles.
Will Republicans regret repealing Obamacare?
… the Republican rallying cry for six years, and their constituents expect them to fulfill that promise. But stripping health insurance from 22 million Americans without a replacement plan could incur serious wrath from voters — and they’re nowhere …
Parent-Tot Class at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel | Tucson | Arizona | United States
Open to the public, this FREE weekly class for children up to 24-months in age and their parent is a great way to meet other parents, exchange experiences, and provide an opportunity for the children to play together and engage in age-appropriate activities. We also read a book from PJ Library twice a month.
Starbucks CEO Schultz plans to hire 10,000 refugees after Trump ban
… that if the Affordable Care Act is repealed and employees lose healthcare coverage, they would be able to return to health insurance through Starbucks. Trump and a Republican-controlled legislature are seeking to undo much of the Affordable Care …
Listerine may hold promise in fight against gonorrhea
… results. However, further studies are required,” said Eric Chow, the study’s lead author from the Melbourne Sexual Health Center and Monash University. “Results are very preliminary and hence it is too early to advise men (to start) using …
Acute Ischemic Stroke in Pediatric Patients
… care center with MRI and neurological expertise available 24 hours a day. On arrival, his National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale was 12. He had a right partial hemianopia, severe right hemiparesis, moderate dysarthria and aphasia. Emergent MRI …
Optimal Pacing for Right Ventricular and Biventricular Devices:…
Although there remains a preference for single-chamber ventricular pacing in developing countries, 70% of pacemakers presently implanted worldwide are dual-chamber systems. The number of pacing systems with cardiac resynchronization therapy capability continues to grow-a During the past 2 decades, much has been learned from clinical studies to inform optimal device mode selection and device programming for the individual patient to maximize the benefits of cardiac implantable electronic device therapy, as well as to minimize any potential adverse outcomes.
An Epidemic of White Death: A Canary in the Coal Mine?
According to preliminary data from an ongoing new health study, reducing access to health care or weakening the health care safety net could have severe consequences for the . This is a region that already suffers from high unemployment, deep poverty and skyrocketing drug use…and surprisingly, the white population may be uniquely vulnerable in this region.
Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase II Contributes to Cardiac …
Background- Transgenic Ca/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II I C mice have heart failure and isoproterenol -inducible arrhythmias. We hypothesized that CaMKII contributes to arrhythmias and underlying cellular events and that inhibition of CaMKII reduces cardiac arrhythmogenesis in vitro and in vivo.
Impact of Sleep on Arrhythmogenesis
… centers in the brain to establish normal respiratory sinus arrhythmia, which is generally indicative of cardiac health. Heart rates accelerate briefly during inspiration to accommodate increased venous return and to provide increased cardiac output …
Absolute and Attributable Risks of Heart Failure Incidence in Relation to Optimal Risk Factors
… generally focused on rates of coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, or total CVD. Heart failure is a growing public health problem 8 and eventually affects 1 in 5 US adults. 9 Although heart failure has several risk factors in common with CHD and is …