June 2016

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Hundreds of clinics sell unapproved stem cell "therapies"

New study finds clinics offering questionable stem cell procedures for everything from beauty treatments to spinal injuries

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These jobs have the highest rate of suicide

Workers in certain occupations kill themselves in greater numbers, although it's hard to pin down why

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Abortions in Texas plummeted after now-overturned law

Texas abortions dropped 15 percent during the first year after the Republican-controlled state passed tough restrictions

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Jobs With the Highest Suicide Rates

Farmers, fishermen and foresters have more than 5 times the average odds, CDC says

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Clinics Selling Unapproved Stem Cell 'Therapies'

Study identifies hot spots around the country

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ADA Foundation helps TeamSmile care for underserved children

The ADA Foundation has approved a grant proposal to provide funding for up to 10 TeamSmile programs, offering additional support to the sports-based, Kansas City charitable organization that provides free dental care to children who would not otherwise have the opportunity.

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Woman's pet dog gave her a life-threatening infection

One woman's near-death tale suggests a common bacteria in dogs and cats can be spread in an unexpected way

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Judge blocks Ind. law that would have banned genetic abnormality abortions

Federal judge ruled that Indiana does not have the authority to limit a woman's reasons for ending a pregnancy

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Why the FDA is warning you not to eat raw cookie dough

The story behind a new warning about the dangers of consuming raw dough

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FDA Says 'No' to Eating Raw Cookie Dough

Illness-inducing germs such as E. coli can lurk in uncooked flour, agency warns

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This Disorder Significantly Boosts Heart Risks

Untreated, the condition also makes arteries age decades faster, study reports

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University at Buffalo mobile program to expand dental access in rural New York

A mobile dental program received $371,000 — a 50 percent increase in state funding, enabling it to expand to three counties and double access to care for underserved children in rural areas, the University at Buffalo announced in June.

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USDA Reminds Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by Flooding in West Virginia that USDA Offers Disaster Assistance Programs to Help

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by flooding in West Virginia that USDA has several programs which provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in regional, State and county offices are ready to help.

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Dogs May Spot Low Blood Sugar in Diabetics: Study

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Epilepsy Medications: Finding the Right Drug to Control Seizures

In the past 15 years, the number of epilepsy drugs available has more than doubled. Learn how to find the right epilepsy medication for controlling your seizures.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: On the Trail With Tick Researchers

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Men Face Greater Risk of Cardiac Arrest: Study

Heart disease tends to develop earlier than it does in women, researchers say

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ADA News, JADA, Dental Practice Success, Chairside Instructor App win EXCEL awards

The ADA News, the Journal of the American Dental Association, Dental Practice Success and Product Development and Sales each earned EXCEL Awards from Association Media & Publishing, a trade group for association publishing.

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USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $8.4 million in competitive grants to support the work of partner organizations that provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, Tribal and Veteran farmers and ranchers.

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USDA Announces Telemedicine Funding to Address Opioid Epidemic in Appalachia

ABINGDON, Virginia, June 30, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced five Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant awards to help provide treatment for the growing opioid epidemic in rural central Appalachia.

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ADA dispute against Delta Dental policy escalates

The ADA took its dispute with Delta Dental a step further in June when the Association's executive director and president sent the third-party payer's CEO a letter expressing their "serious concerns and extreme disappointment" over its disallow policy.

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JADA website, app unavailable Saturday and Sunday

The Journal of the American Dental Association will upgrade its website, JADA.ada.org, from Saturday, July 2, 3 a.m. to Sunday, July 3, 8 a.m. Eastern time.

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Zika Brain Damage May Occur Without Microcephaly

Study suggests microcephaly birth defect isn't always present; cases may be underreported

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New Drug Shows Promise for Rare Blood Cancers

Organ damage improved in 60 percent of patients with advanced systemic mastocytosis

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Reassessing the Annual Pelvic Exam

Independent panel of U.S. experts finds 'insufficient' evidence of worth

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This May Help Protect Men Against Diabetes

Too much, too little lowered body's ability to break down sugar, but that was not the case for women

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Breast pumps are getting a much-needed makeover

Some startups are aiming to help nursing moms pump breast milk more easily

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Intragastric Balloon for Weight Loss - Mayo Clinic

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Mayo Clinic Study Shows Increase in Parkinson’s Disease Over 30 years

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The (not-so-hidden) costs of caregiving

Family caregiving is a huge topic nowadays. With over 75 million “baby boomers” poised to become the largest generation in American history to require such caregiving, how can it not be? Already, family members — people like you and me — provide $642 billion worth of unpaid care for our spouses, parents, and relatives each year. But what is the price we pay in terms of our personal well-being, physical and otherwise?

While caregiving has been shown to have benefits — it helps to build character, enrich one’s soul, and even ward off cognitive decline —its burdens can be just as significant, if not more so, as demonstrated by a new study published in a recent issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

Realities of caregiving

Researchers at the University of Toronto followed a group of 280 caregivers of critically ill family members who had received seven or more days of mechanical ventilation (“breathing machine”) in the ICU for 12 months. The goal was to assess the impact of caregiving on the caregivers’ well-being and quality of life. The average age of caregivers in the study was 53; 70% of the caregivers were women, and 61% were caring for their spouse. Here’s what the study found:

More than half of caregivers had high levels of depression (67% were depressed at the start of the study, and 43% were depressed after one year of follow-up).

The depression decreased somewhat with time in 84% of the caregivers, but did not in 16%.

Caregivers who were younger, who had to give up regular activities for caregiving, and who had lost a sense of control over their lives tended to be worse off than the rest.

Notably, older caregivers were better off health-wise than younger caregivers, perhaps because they had more free time and faced fewer work-related pressures. Those who fared better also had higher income — so were likely able to afford more paid help and to take more time off work — and had better support from family, friends, and community.

One of the study’s most important findings is that caregivers of critically ill family members may still be at risk for clinical depression for months, if not years, after the crisis is over — and that this risk is higher for these caregivers than for most of us, including those who look after loved ones with chronic progressive illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease. The study also notes that there is currently a lack of resources for caregivers.

Statistical data can hardly convey the anguish that many caregivers of critically ill patients face day-to-day: the anger, sadness, frustration, and loneliness of it all. And yet these are the feelings one hears about most often in the consulting room. Spouses may feel cheated out of their golden years and harbor resentment. (One client described caring for her husband with brain damage to be “as close to hell as it can get.”) Adult children can be in denial of a parent’s condition and blame the caregiving parent for not doing the “right thing,” or can sometimes expect the caregiver to be superhuman.

What caregivers can do to care for themselves

As medical science continues to make advances in prolonging the life span, more and more of us may find ourselves in the role of a family caregiver. The Toronto study reminds us that health crises may be unavoidable and that their effects can be profound. But there are strategies we can employ to mitigate their potential stresses and strains, such as:

Not doing it all alone. Get as much support as you can. Schedule a regular walk with a walking partner. Find a support group. Let friends and neighbors help out with cooking and errands.

Timely financial planning. Do not wait for a crisis to put your affairs in order.

Talking with our loved ones about their goals and wishes for care while they are still in good health, and drawing up “advance directive” documents that put these wishes in writing.

Last but not least, taking good care of ourselves, both physically and psychologically. Make sure you get enough sleep. Go to the gym. Take a yoga or meditation class.

As the Family Caregiver Alliance reminds us, when your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit, too.

The post The (not-so-hidden) costs of caregiving appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

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Dental office managers to convene in Florida

The American Association of Dental Office Management will hold its 12th annual session Sept. 15-18 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

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The most expensive U.S. cities to have a baby

Costs vary widely not only nationwide, but often within the same city

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A top 10 list nobody wants to be on

A new report breaking down the most common causes of death may help Americans "live as long as we can, as healthy as we can"

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Access to diabetes medications and supplies are a necessity, not a luxury

Mississippi State Representative Jeffrey S. Guice’s June 27, 2016, email message to a family regarding Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of diabetes supplies demonstrates a lack of knowledge about the daily and life-long challenges and costs of living with diabetes. We hope that this is an opportunity for Rep. Guice and many others to learn more about diabetes.

Diabetes is a complex and often misunderstood chronic health condition that affects nearly 30 million Americans, approximately one out of every 11 people, and includes approximately 200,000 children. It is also one of the nation’s leading chronic health care crises. According to the American Diabetes Association’s report, Economic Costs of Diabetes in the United States in 2012, the national health care costs of diabetes exceed $245 billion each year. The human costs are measured in the horrific complications, including blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney failure, and death, that families like the one who wrote to Rep. Guice are seeking to avoid by having the tools they need to successfully manage diabetes.

According to the 2012 Economic Costs report, a person with diabetes can expect to have annual health care costs that are approximately 2.3 times, or an additional $7,872, more than someone who does not have diabetes. Because diabetes is a complex health condition, the challenges and costs associated with diabetes care can vary significantly from person to person. Some people are able to use less expensive prescription medications to effectively manage their diabetes, while others must use insulin and prescription medications and test their blood glucose many times a day. Being able to obtain the medications and supplies to manage diabetes is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.

Nicole Nichols, the mother of the child with type 1 diabetes who wrote to Rep. Guice, sought help with recent changes in obtaining diabetes supplies under Mississippi’s Medicaid/CHIP program. This situation is just one example of the difficulties individuals with diabetes and their families experience accessing the care they need to remain healthy. It was appropriate for the mother of the child with type 1 diabetes to alert elected officials to a problem with her state’s Medicaid/CHIP program and to seek help to rectify that problem. That’s advocacy, and it’s important.

The American Diabetes Association hopes Mississippi will take the steps needed to ensure vital diabetes supplies are available to those in the Medicaid and CHIP programs, and encourages open and respectful dialogue to engage, support and advocate for people with diabetes.

Robert E. Ratner, MD, FACP, FACE
Chief Scientific & Medical Officer
American Diabetes Association

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Stem Cells Deemed Safe for ALS Patients

But further research needed to see if injections into spine would provide any benefit, researchers say

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Testosterone Rx May Boost Older Men's Sex Lives

Gel hormone treatment led to improved libido and sexual function, study finds

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Biden Issues Challenge to Speed Cancer Discoveries

Vice President Joe Biden challenged American researchers Wednesday to cram 10 years of work against cancer into 5 years by boosting clinical trials, enlisting big data, and making life-saving drugs cheaper.

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Can You Reverse Hearing Loss?

Many types of hearing loss are reversible. Is yours? WebMD explains.

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The whole grain goodness of modern and ancient grains

I grew up in the 70s and 80s, and every once in a while a TV commercial would tout a product with the “goodness of whole grains,” like it was some earth-shattering news that would make your mom floor it to the grocery store. Back then it probably was impressive, since many popular foods were loaded with refined grains and added sugar (I’m talking to you, spongy lunchbox treats and cereals with prizes inside the box).

These days, it’s common knowledge that whole grains like oats and wheat are important for maintaining health: they raise “good” HDL cholesterol levels and lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure.

More evidence

A Harvard study published online on June 13, 2016, in the journal Circulation found that, compared to people who didn’t eat many whole grains each day, people who ate four servings of whole grains daily (about 70 grams) during the study period had a 22% lower risk of death from any cause, a 23% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, and a 20% lower risk of dying from cancer. The study doesn’t prove that whole grains prevent early death, but it adds to increasing evidence that whole grains really are full of “goodness.”

Maybe that’s why some whole grains, called ancient grains, are now trending among foodies, even showing up on the list of the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot in 2016” culinary forecast.

What are ancient grains?

Unlike modern grains such as wheat, corn, and rice, ancient grains have never been processed through hybridization or genetic modification; they’re grown just as they were a thousand years ago. They have exotic-sounding names like teff, einkorn, emmer, amaranth, millet, quinoa, black rice, black barley, and spelt. And they pack a nutritional wallop. “Generally speaking, they offer more protein, fiber, and vitamins than modern grains,” says Debbie Krivitsky, a registered dietitian at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. For example, a cup of cooked teff has 10 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, compared with 5 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber in a cup of cooked modern brown rice.

Nutrition isn’t the only difference. Ancient grains sometimes have more calories than modern grains. In our example of teff and brown rice, teff has 255 calories per cup, compared to brown rice, which has 216 calories. Furthermore, a cup of cooked modern oatmeal has only 124 calories, and a cup of cooked modern corn has only 74 calories. In addition to the higher calorie content, there is another difference between the two forms of grains: ancient grains tend to cost more than modern grains.

Whole grains, always in style

Just because ancient grains are “in” right now, it doesn’t mean you should discount modern whole grains. All whole grains are better for you than refined grains. Whole-grain kernels have three parts — the bran, endosperm, and germ — that give you phytonutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants, which protect against chronic disease. “Refined grains get rid of the bran and germ in the processing, and you lose the fiber and many of the nutrients,” says Krivitsky.

Many whole grains contain plenty of fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, improves digestion, and controls blood sugar. “It’s okay to eat lower-fiber whole grains. Just make sure you include other foods that are high in fiber, such as fruit and vegetables or high-fiber breads, cereals, and crackers,” says Krivitsky.

Where to start

The takeaway message is to vary your whole grains. “Keep eating oatmeal and brown rice if you like it, but add in some ancient grains from time to time,” suggests Krivitsky. Enjoy ancient grains as a side dish to a meal, or sample products that contain ancient grains, such as breads, cereals, and pastas.

When buying any whole-grain product, to ensure that you are getting an appreciable serving of that grain, make sure it’s one of the first ingredients listed; ingredients are listed by quantity, in descending order. Also, make sure there’s not a lot of added sugar, which takes away from the value of the food.

And remember to watch your calories when eating any grains. “Some of these are calorie-dense foods, so you really have to be mindful of portions or you may gain weight. But you can have less and still get more nutrients,” says Krivitsky.

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Philadelphia pediatrician highlights childhood caries as 'silent epidemic'

A Philadelphia pediatrician said he wants dental professionals to know that many pediatricians are becoming more aware of the need to ensure that all children have a dental home — and that families are educated about caring for their child's primary teeth.

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Mosquito Repellents -- What Works?

There are no shortages of candles, sprays, and oils to keep mosquitoes away. But WebMD asks which ones really work?

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Surgery for sleep apnea

What are your surgical options for sleep apnea? WebMD explains.

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Progress Against Heart Deaths Starting to Wane

Obesity, diabetes epidemics may be to blame, doctors say

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FDA Asks How Safe Is That Hand Sanitizer?

Agency wants proof the products kill bacteria and are harmless over time

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FDA questions effectiveness of hand sanitizers

Do the popular products really kill 99.99 percent of illness-causing germs?

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Biden pushes cancer researchers to achieve "moonshot"

The vice president is bringing together hundreds of scientists, health care providers, patients and their families for a summit in Washington

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Why mosquitoes seem to find these people irresistible

Are you a mosquito magnet? Here's why some people get bitten more than others, and how to stop it

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Can You Reverse Hearing Loss?

Many types of hearing loss are reversible. Is yours? WebMD explains.

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Why U.S. parents have the biggest "happiness gap"

A new study compares parents and couples without kids in 22 industrialized countries

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How Joe Biden could "break down the silos" for cancer treatment

Vice President Joe Biden joins hundreds of experts, care providers, patients and their families in Washington Wednesday to promote his moonshot initiative. That's the White House effort to double the speed of cancer research in the next five years. The focus is on prevention, early detection, increasing access to treatment and promoting data sharing. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the influence of Biden's campaign could change the game for cancer treatment.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn Hands-only CPR

From: Mayo Clinic http://redirect.viglink.com?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DaQXh6J7IVe8&key=ddaed8f51db7bb1330a6f6de768a69b8

Antidepressant No Help to Heart Failure Patients

Depression in these cases may be caused by biological changes from the disease itself, researcher says

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Popular weed killer faces lawsuit over cancer claims

Woman who used "Roundup" backpack sprayer once a week among dozens of people alleging the product caused non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer

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WHO: Advocacy about Noncommunicable diseases by the civil society in Uganda

From: World Health Organization http://redirect.viglink.com?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dgwgqd1742kw&key=ddaed8f51db7bb1330a6f6de768a69b8

WHO: Preventing cervical cancer in the Caribbean - Best practice sharing on NCDs through GCM

From: World Health Organization http://redirect.viglink.com?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9op6VF8IrVw&key=ddaed8f51db7bb1330a6f6de768a69b8

WHO:Sharing best practices on NCDs: Tobacco control in the Philippines

From: World Health Organization http://redirect.viglink.com?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrKt2TWuAWJ0&key=ddaed8f51db7bb1330a6f6de768a69b8

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

ACE inhibitors treat a variety of conditions, such as high blood pressure, scleroderma and migraines. Find out more about this class of medication.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Understanding pain

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FDA approves first pill to treat all types of hepatitis C

New hepatitis C drug, Epclusa, carries a hefty price tag but has a high cure rate, research shows

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What you need to know about early-onset Alzheimer's

Iconic women's basketball coach Pat Summitt died just a few years after being diagnosed at a relatively young age

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Dr. Ronald Petersen discusses Pat Summitt and early-onset Alzheimer's

From: Mayo Clinic http://redirect.viglink.com?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DxpYcR_Y6hgk&key=ddaed8f51db7bb1330a6f6de768a69b8

Top 10 dangerous summer toys and recreation hazards

The lazy days of summer can stay that way when parents and caregivers keep an eye on child safety

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Health Highlights: June 28, 2016

Ikea Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over Danger

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Emergency disaster relief available from ADA Foundation

Dentists suffering a disaster as a result of flooding in West Virginia can seek immediate aid to cover personal expenses from the ADA Foundation.

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Technical report on dental forensic analysis available for review

Forensic odontologists and other dental professionals responsible for or interested in identification of unknown individuals by comparative dental analysis using antemortem and postmortem data can comment on a draft technical report that the ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics approved for circulation and review earlier this year.

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Teen girl pricked by hypodermic needle at New York beach

Fifteen-year-old girl felt something prick her while she was lying in the sand at Jones Beach on Long Island

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'Hacking' a Diabetes Cure?

At least 85 people and counting are managing their type 1 diabetes with an artificial pancreas system they built themselves.

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Pat Summitt's Death And Early Alzheimer's

Legendary coach's final role: fighting the brain disease

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Does Soy Increase Breast Cancer Risk?

From: Mayo Clinic http://redirect.viglink.com?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DmiOfo6r7zto&key=ddaed8f51db7bb1330a6f6de768a69b8

WHO announces head of new Health Emergencies Programme

WHO has announced the appointment of Dr Peter Salama as the Executive Director of its new Health Emergencies Programme, at the level of Deputy Director-General. He takes up his new post on 27 July 2016.

Dr Salama is from Australia and is currently UNICEF Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa and Global Emergency Coordinator for the Crises in Syria, Iraq and Yemen. He has previously served with UNICEF as Country Representative in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, as Global Coordinator for Ebola, and as Chief of Global Health.

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Senate Dems block Zika funding

The GOP-drafted measure lacked 60 votes in Tuesday's vote to advance the funding forward

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These plant compounds may reduce menopause symptoms

Some plant-based therapies may work better than others to help relieve hot flashes and other unpleasant symptoms, research shows

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Success in Mice Shows Zika Vaccine 'Feasible'

Two candidates provided protection after just one shot; clinical trials planned for later this year

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Diabetes Complications: Know the Symptoms

Take note of these red flags and learn what to do.

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Are You In Diabetes Denial?

5 steps to accept and manage your condition.

From: http://redirect.viglink.com?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiabetes%2Ffeatures%2Fdiabetes-denial-diagnosis%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC&key=ddaed8f51db7bb1330a6f6de768a69b8

Summer Travel Smarts for Diabetes

What to pack and how to prep for your trip.

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How to avoid dangerous health problems at music festivals

Tips to stay safe as outdoor concerts and festivals get into full swting

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2 more top golfers to skip Rio Olympics over Zika fears

The world's top-ranked golfer has joined the list of athletes opting out due to health concerns

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Spice Up Your Grill With Global Flavors

A healthy take on tastes from around the world.

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Donated blood won't spread these 2 serious illnesses

A study of nearly 1.5 million patients could finally lay some fears to rest

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Choose Fruit Wisely When You Have Diabetes

Even natural sweetness can bump up your blood sugar.

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Your Well-Timed Diabetes Workout

Find the time of day that works best with your lifestyle.

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Ask the Expert: Summer Heat and Diabetes Control

Heat, especially extreme heat, is hard for anyone to tolerate. It’s especially hard on people with diabetes.

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Old Drug Boosts Brain's Memory Centers

But more research needed before recommending methylene blue to those with memory loss, scientist says

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Programs to Spot Painkiller Abuse Work

Study found monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacists

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Donated Blood Won't Transmit Alzheimer's

Swedish study of nearly 1.5 million patients finds no increased risk when blood came from affected people

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Pepsi bringing back aspartame to diet sodas

The company behind Pepsi announced it will bring back aspartame sweetener to one of its diet colas, a year after taking it out. Fans complained about the taste of a replacement sweetener called sucralose. The change comes after sales of diet sodas dropped to more than 10 percent in the first quarter of this year. Mark Schatzker, author of "The Dorito Effect," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how flavoring and a growing awareness of health effects affects the diet soda sales.

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A bummer for kids: Nasal flu vaccine not effective

Follow me at @drClaire

Every year, many of my patients have been able to skip the needle — and still get vaccinated against the flu. That was the great thing about the nasal spray version of the flu vaccine, known as the LAIV (live attenuated influenza vaccine): kids scared of needles could get a squirt up each nostril and be all set.

This coming flu season, everyone is getting the shot.

It turns out that the nasal spray just didn’t work that well. Despite studies from the 2002-2003 and 2004-2005 flu seasons that seemed to show that the nasal spray actually worked better than the shot in children ages 2-8 years, over the past couple of years it became clear that it wasn’t working very well. Data from the 2015-2016 season showed that the spray only offered protection 3% of the time, as opposed to 63% with the shot.

We might as well have been squirting water up those noses, which is so upsetting to me as a pediatrician. I recommended the nasal spray. I told families it worked just as well. But it didn’t.

We don’t know why the nasal spray hasn’t been working well. Usually, “live attenuated” viral vaccines, the ones that are not completely inactive but aren’t active enough to cause infection in most people, work better than inactive ones. Usually, they cause a stronger immune response from the body and give better protection. It’s particularly puzzling since those earlier studies showed it worked better than the shot. In retrospect, those studies were done before the H1N1 virus became a big actor in the flu scene, and for some reason, the spray doesn’t seem to work as well against that type of influenza. Also, many of the children in the studies were getting a flu vaccine for the first time, and this may have skewed the results; the way the body reacts is different when it’s your second or third or tenth time being vaccinated.

That’s the thing about medicine: our understanding of diseases and treatments is always evolving. Diseases and treatments can be amazingly intricate and complicated. Sometimes we think we understand something, only to find out that we don’t — or that we misunderstood it. That’s why ongoing research is so important. We must always be questioning and studying — and always applying what we learn to what we do.

Having learned what we did about the nasal spray flu vaccine, we won’t be giving it anymore. I will always feel upset about my patients who didn’t get the protection I thought they were getting, the protection I told them they would get. But at the same time, I’m grateful to the researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for always questioning and studying — and using what they learn to help us take better care of people.

We often stumble sometimes as we make progress in anything, including medicine. It’s our ability to be humble and honest, and our willingness to always strive to do things better, that makes the difference.

The post A bummer for kids: Nasal flu vaccine not effective appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

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25 Legends: Eric James

This year marks the 25^th anniversary of two American Diabetes Association^® signature fundraising events—Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes^® and Tour de Cure^®.

Every dollar raised at these events supports people living with diabetes and funds our life-changing research and programs.

The “25 Legends” blog series highlights personal stories from some of the Association’s most dedicated walkers and riders who are affected by the disease.

My name is Eric James and I reside in Columbia, South Carolina. I have now lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly thirty years. My personal connection to diabetes, however, stems from long before I was diagnosed.

In 1973, my older brother, Bobby James, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 6 years old (I was only 3). Diabetes management was substantially different back then—he used urine strips to measure his blood glucose levels. Despite the rudimentary tools available to my brother, he seemed to handle his diabetes well and also managed to become the best big brother.

In 1987, diabetes changed my own life forever. I was training for my 10th and final year of football and was in excellent physical condition. Despite being slim and muscular, I lost 10 pounds in the span of a week. As my appearance turned gaunt, it became clear that I needed to visit the doctor. Soon thereafter, I was also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes—with a blood glucose reading of 1,200! My reaction to this news was stoic, perhaps predictably, as my big brother had already lived with the disease for 14 years. In an odd way, it gave me comfort to be more like him.

In our minds, my brother and I were invincible. And we lived that way. But though we did not want to admit it, diabetes was very much in control of our lives. We were two healthy-looking guys, but slowly and surely, our health entered a state of decline. On Dec. 25, 2002, my brother suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at the age of 36 due to complications from diabetes. This was a devastating blow to my entire family. Bobby was a central figure in our lives—and he was gone in an instant.

I knew I needed to drastically improve my own care, connect with the diabetes community and, ultimately, support others affected by the disease. When family members asked if I would consider riding in the 2003 South Carolina Tour de Cure, I jumped at the opportunity and said, “YES!”

That was when my Tour de Cure experience began. Since then, my team, “Bobby’s Bikers,” has had as many as 73 cyclists, ranked as the 12th-largest fundraising team in the nation and, to date, raised well in excess of $100,000 for the American Diabetes Association! I’m a Team Captain, a 14-year Red Rider veteran and a tenured member of the South Carolina Tour de Cure committee.

Since I began participating, my health has also taken an incredibly positive turn. Successfully managing carbs, activity and blood glucose are a part of my daily regimen thanks, in part, to Tour de Cure. I do not currently use an insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor, but I will likely embrace these tools in the coming years. Today, I can honestly say that diabetes no longer controls my life—I control it.

I continue to live, learn and share in my amazing community and will continue participating regularly in Tour de Cure, to make a difference for everyone affected by diabetes.

Together, we CAN Stop Diabetes.

The Association is so grateful of our 25 Legends! Their tireless efforts as walkers and riders are a tremendous support and inspiration to people with diabetes.

Sign up today! Learn more about these events and find out how to get involved at diabetes.org/stepout and diabetes.org/tourdecure.

From: American Diabetes Association http://redirect.viglink.com?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesstopshere.org%2F2016%2F06%2F28%2F25-legends-eric-james%2F&key=ddaed8f51db7bb1330a6f6de768a69b8

Tricyclic antidepressants and tetracyclic antidepressants

Cyclic antidepressants can cause more side effects than other antidepressants do. But sometimes, they can be a good choice.

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HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' cholesterol

Your cholesterol levels are an important measure of heart health. When it comes to HDL cholesterol, the higher the better.

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Beta blockers

Beta blockers treat a variety of conditions, such as high blood pressure, glaucoma and migraines. Find out more about dosing and side effects.

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Central-acting agents

Central-acting agents, also called central adrenergic inhibitors, treat conditions such as high blood pressure and drug or alcohol withdrawal by affecting your nervous system.

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Monday, June 27, 2016

Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion law

The Supreme Court struck down a Texas abortion law Monday. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins CBSN with more on the fallout from this ruling.

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How to help spot teens at risk of suicide

Pediatricians have some new guidelines to help screen kids for suicide risk. Kenneth Craig reports.

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Pediatricians urged to screen teens for suicide risks

Suicide is now the leading cause of death in adolescents, and there are warning signs to look for

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Can Neurofeedback Treat ADHD Symptoms?

A look at neurofeedback as a treatment for kids who have ADHD.

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BP Problems During Pregnancy, Heart Trouble Later?

Spotting risk early may help women make healthy lifestyle changes sooner, study author says

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Elderly Get Unnecessary End-of-Life Treatments

Family members may pressure doctors to attempt heroic interventions, researcher says

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Donated Blood Won't Transmit Alzheimer's

Swedish study of nearly 1.5 million patients finds no increased risk when blood came from affected people

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Want to Stay Mobile as You Age?

Study found it was associated with less physical disability among women

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Dance teacher's inspiring message on HIV testing

Dance teacher and activist Danny Ochoa connects through the "universal language" of music and dance

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Are Disney movies making girls "girlier"?

A new report looks at what happens when boys and girls grow up in the sparkly aura of Disney princesses

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Surprise! Illinois woman learns she's pregnant days before giving birth

Illinois woman had no idea she was seven months pregnant when she went to the hospital with severe cramping

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Former rival pulling for Tennessee's Pat Summitt amid Alzheimer's progression

Summitt's family says last few days have been difficult for the former Tennessee women's basketball coach as her Alzheimer's disease worsens

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Teens turning to risky supplements to enhance looks

Pediatricians warn parents and teens that non-FDA regulated pills and powders could be recipe for trouble

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