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New Subcommittee Of HHS' National Biodefense Science Board To Look At Mental Health Consequences Of Disasters
27.06.2008 20:19
medicalnewstoday.com
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is convening a group of national experts to develop recommendations on protecting, preserving and restoring individual and community mental health in catastrophic events. Studies show that mental health and substance use concerns increase during and after disasters and other public health and medical emergencies. These conditions include stress, insomnia, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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First Aid
Learning to swim by the songbook
27.06.2008 20:16
telegraph.co.uk
Nicholas Roe hears how music can help tots overcome a fear of water.
Great Britain
Health & Beauty
No protection? It's a skin for trouble
27.06.2008 20:15
telegraph.co.uk
Lucy Atkins on the need for sunscreens - chemical or 'organic'.
Great Britain
Health & Beauty
Hearing loss link to stroke risk
27.06.2008 20:03
bbc.co.uk
Sudden hearing loss could be a warning sign of increased stroke risk, Taiwanese research suggests.
World
Health & Beauty
'My aim is to get a boyfriend'
27.06.2008 20:03
bbc.co.uk
Jess Lee is undergoing a series of operations to correct facial disfigurement caused by a rare condition called Apert Syndrome.
World
Health & Beauty
NAD President To Keynote At Deaf Bilingual Coalition Conference
27.06.2008 19:12
medicalnewstoday.com
NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins has accepted an invitation to be one of six keynoters at the inaugural Deaf Bilingual Coalition (DBC) Conference in Milwaukee, WI, June 27-30. Dr. Scoggins will be speaking about early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) systems and how the deaf community can become involved in these systems and support deaf children and their families. "I look forward to the first DBC conference.
World
Hearing Disorders
Living with Allergies
27.06.2008 18:15
beyondallergy.com
Today was the end of year party for my daughters’ swim team. There were awards, trophies, games, and the always there – cake. It reminded me of four years ago when my daughter was first diagnosed with her nut allergy. It was right at the end of the school year when she was diagnosed and [...]
World
Allergy
Floods and Mold Allergies
27.06.2008 18:15
beyondallergy.com
With the recent Midwest flooding, health problems are occurring along with the damage the floods are causing. All the moisture is causing mold and mildew to grow and providing a breeding ground for it that is hard to combat. Those with mold and mildew allergies may find that their symptoms are getting worse during this [...]
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Allergy
Fake virus could make safe new vaccines
27.06.2008 17:02
reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A "wimpy" artificial virus protected mice against polio, and the approach might be used to make a range of safer new vaccines against viruses, U.S. researchers reported on Friday.
World
Health & Beauty
Markle Foundation Releases Guidelines To Protect Privacy Of Online Personal Health Records
27.06.2008 16:16
medicalnewstoday.com
The Markle Foundation on Wednesday released guidelines for the protection of the privacy of online personal health records that a number of technology companies, health care providers and health insurers have agreed to adopt, the AP/Washington Post reports.
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Critical Care Medicine & Anesthesiology
Newark City Council Approves $11.9M In Ryan White Funding
27.06.2008 16:16
medicalnewstoday.com
The Newark, N.J., Municipal Council during an emergency session on Tuesday approved $11.9 million in Ryan White Program funding for HIV/AIDS initiatives in the region, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
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HIV/AIDS
U.S. program targets obesity at grassroots level
27.06.2008 16:02
reuters.com
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new program developed by the U.S. government is tackling the obesity epidemic by helping "tween" girls and their parents make small but important changes to build a healthier lifestyle.
World
Health & Beauty
Nitroglycerin patch won't help Achilles injury
27.06.2008 16:02
reuters.com
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patches that deliver nitroglycerin through the skin do nothing to help speed healing from a common type of injury to the Achilles tendon, UK researchers have found.
World
Health & Beauty
Magnetic stimulation blocks migraine pain
27.06.2008 16:02
reuters.com
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A hand-held device that painlessly sends a magnetic pulse into the head may offer some migraine sufferers relief, a small study suggests.
World
Health & Beauty
Despite Some Inadequate Treatment Of PTSD In VA Health Care Syst., Federal Judge Finds No 'Systemic Violations,' Overrules Court Order For Improvement
27.06.2008 15:15
medicalnewstoday.com
U.S. District Judge Samuel Conti on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs' health care system, the San Francisco Chronicle reports (Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 6/26). The lawsuit was filed by two groups, the
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Mental Disorders
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