Residents of North County, near St. Louis, are joining a class action lawsuit over the high rate of cancer in their towns which they say is related to radioactive waste in topsoil samples
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/suspicious-cancer-surge-in-st-louis-area/
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
New guidelines on mammograms
The American Cancer Society said on Tuesday that women of average risk could wait until age 45 for their initial screening for breast cancer. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the changed guidelines.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-guidelines-on-mammograms/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-guidelines-on-mammograms/
CDC investigating possible cancer cluster near St. Louis
Residents blame two sites used to store radioactive waste for an unusually high number of rare cancers in the area
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-investigating-possible-cancer-cluster-near-st-louis/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-investigating-possible-cancer-cluster-near-st-louis/
Landmark study could change how schizophrenia is treated
New research suggests a more effective approach to treating patients after the first episode of psychosis
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/landmark-study-could-change-how-schizophrenia-is-treated/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/landmark-study-could-change-how-schizophrenia-is-treated/
Portable gluten test promises to ease dining woes
Trying to eat gluten-free? Company says its new device can help celiac disease sufferers and others dine safely
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/6sensorlabs-portable-gluten-test-promises-to-ease-dining-woes/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/6sensorlabs-portable-gluten-test-promises-to-ease-dining-woes/
Botox Might Prevent Irregular Heartbeat After Bypass Surgery
Injectable toxin helped thwart atrial fibrillation, researchers report
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/news/20151020/botox-might-prevent-irregular-heartbeat-after-bypass-surgery?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Study Says Tdap Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy
Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis combo shot did not appear to raise risk, even if woman had prior tetanus shot
From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20151020/study-says-tdap-vaccine-safe-during-pregnancy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New breast cancer screening guidlines
The American Cancer Society is changing its guidelines for when women should start getting mammograms
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-breast-cancer-screening-guidlines/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-breast-cancer-screening-guidlines/
Back pain? Narcotic painkillers won't help, study says
Researchers compared over-the-counter pills with powerful opioid painkillers for low back pain, and the results may surprise you
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/got-back-pain-opioid-painkillers-wont-help-study-says/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/got-back-pain-opioid-painkillers-wont-help-study-says/
Transgender woman posted suicide note on Facebook before death
Police say 26-year-old from Utah took to social media before intentionally walking into traffic
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trans-woman-posted-suicide-note-on-facebook-before-death-police-say/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trans-woman-posted-suicide-note-on-facebook-before-death-police-say/
Number of Moles on Right Arm Might Predict Risk of Melanoma Skin Cancer
Number of Moles on Right Arm Might Predict Risk of Melanoma Skin Cancer. WebMD reports.
From: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20151020/moles-melanoma-faq?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Shorter Radiation Works for Early Breast Cancers
High-dose therapy showed same survival rates as longer course of standard radiation
From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20151020/shorter-radiation-treatment-works-for-early-breast-cancers-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
This as Good as Painkillers for Low Back Pain
Plus, this medication isn't addictive, expert says
From: http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20151020/prescription-naproxen-as-good-as-narcotic-painkillers-for-low-back-pain-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Why NYC is banning synthetic marijuana "K2"
City cracks down on synthetic drugs linked to harmful and unpredictable health effects
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-nyc-is-banning-synthetic-marijuana-k2/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-nyc-is-banning-synthetic-marijuana-k2/
Synthetic drug surge
Dangerous designer drugs
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/feature/synthetic-drug-surge/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/feature/synthetic-drug-surge/
Mobile Pressure Map Project Receives DOD Funding
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOvlfKG4LJ8
Examples of different levels of severity in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEOy3APLA-g
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Information for Parents
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x15nL_MicOw
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): Other resources
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tESKVF-fPYA
Differentiating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) from other types of speech sound disorders
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhtuEM9tE-k
Overview of possible causes and types of problems in speech development
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E21w4CiyJs
Diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6t7LESo0Ig
How parents can help their child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gs203QrJ3A
Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7vFWLqodM
Definitions and Descriptions of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMkgSwHPDt0
IVF Tied to Higher Ovarian Cancer Risk?
Women who undergo in vitro fertilization to have a baby are over a third more likely to get ovarian cancer than those who don't have the treatment, a new study suggests. WebMD has the details.
From: http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/news/20151020/ivf-ovarian-cancer-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
High BP In Pregnancy Tied to Newborn Heart Defects
But researchers stress the risk is still very low when women have pre-eclampsia
From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20151020/high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy-tied-to-newborn-heart-defects?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Talk Therapy Effective to Treat Schizophrenia
Talk Therapy Effective to Treat Schizophrenia
From: http://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/news/20151020/talk-therapy-schizophrenia?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Revised
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvRv2-7JTog
How North Carolina Is Trying To Reshape Medicaid
With legislation that passed last month, North Carolina is trying to build a hybrid managed care, accountable care model – with doctors, hospitals and insurance companies all sharing some risk. Advocates worry it could eclipse gains made by Medicaid in the state in the past.
From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20151020/the-north-carolina-experiment-how-one-state-is-trying-to-reshape-medicaid?src=RSS_PUBLIC
American Cancer Society changes mammogram guidelines
New breast cancer screening recommendations shift the age and timing for women with "average risk" for breast cancer
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/american-cancer-society-changes-mammogram-guidelines/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/american-cancer-society-changes-mammogram-guidelines/
Tips to Get Your Diabetes Under Control
Worrying about how to keep your diabetes under control? Make these tips the top six on your to-do list.
From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/6-tips-get-your-diabetes-under-control?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Cancer Society: Mammograms Should Start at 45
Previous recommendation was 40; new guidelines place greater emphasis on approach of menopause
From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20151020/women-should-get-annual-mammograms-starting-at-age-45-cancer-society?src=RSS_PUBLIC
WHO: How to handrub? With alcohol-based formulation
From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnSjFr6J9HI
WHO: How to handwash? With soap and water
From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PmVJQUCm4E
Men's, Women's Hearts Age Differently
Treatments may need to be gender-specific, study suggests
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20151020/mens-womens-hearts-age-differently?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Teens Swayed by Alcohol Ads
Underage drinkers' preferences shaped by TV and magazine advertising, study finds
From: http://teens.webmd.com/news/20151020/teens-swayed-by-alcohol-ads?src=RSS_PUBLIC
WHO: EMRO Health +SocialGood - Segment about challenges and priorities
From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgY-NylgJzw
WHO: EMRO Health +SocialGood - Segment about response to emergencies
From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJlyqHy5VxM
No amount of alcohol safe for pregnant women, report advises
The advice goes against other research that say small amounts of alcohol may be harmless
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/no-amount-of-alcohol-safe-for-pregnant-women-report-advises/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/no-amount-of-alcohol-safe-for-pregnant-women-report-advises/
Your Rights, One Voice: Micaiah’s Story
Three-year-old Micaiah Ardianto, who has type 1 diabetes, attended a local Head Start program in Yamhill County, Oregon. The school had a medical care policy that they felt did not allow them to care for his diabetes. This meant that Micaiah could not attend school without a parent there to do so.
Micaiah Ardianto’s mother, Breeayn, works in the special education field, so she understood the laws that protected students in similar situations. She thought that something didn’t seem fair.
Micaiah’s parents tried to work with the school to change the policy. For almost three, frustrating months they shared information with the school about Micaiah’s legal rights. Diabetes is considered a disability under federal law, and the school administration did not understand what that meant. Under the law, the school needed to care for Micaiah’s diabetes and could not require a parent to be there. But, the school administrators would still not budge.
So, Breeayn contacted the American Diabetes Association. She spoke with one of the Association’s Legal Advocates, as well as staff from its Portland office, and became better informed. Then she contacted the Head Start regional office in Seattle.
Staff in the Seattle Head Start office apologized for what happened at Micaiah’s school. They knew that the law was on his side. So, the regional office worked with the local school, and within a short period of time the unfair policy was changed. The school was ready to care for Micaiah and he was able to return.
Breeayn thinks this happened to her family for a reason. In advocating for her son’s rights, the medical care policy was changed for ALL Head Start schools in Yamhill County. Students with all medical needs now have the opportunity to attend county schools and be kept safe and healthy.
“Everyone at the American Diabetes Association was amazing. From your nurse, who was our first point of contact, to your legal team—everyone I spoke with gave me the confidence to fight for what was right. It was a hard battle, but I hope our story will help others who struggle with similar issues in the future,” says Breeayn.
Breeayn feels so strongly about wanting to help other families that she may even start a support group for parents of children with diabetes [or special needs] in her local area.
The American Diabetes Association leads the effort to prevent and eliminate discrimination against people with diabetes at school, at work and in other parts of daily life. If you need help, call 1-800-DIABETES or visit http://diabetes.org/gethelp.
Through our nationwide Safe at School program, the Association is dedicated to making sure that all children with diabetes are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their peers. Visit our Safe at School website for information and resources.
Give the gift of fairness — donate now to help people with diabetes facing discrimination, just like Micaiah.
From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2015/10/20/your-rights-one-voice-micaiahs-story/
Is Halloween make-up safe for kids?
Advocates warn toxic chemicals can be found in some Halloween face painting kits
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-halloween-make-up-safe-for-kids/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-halloween-make-up-safe-for-kids/
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