“Groundbreaking” tech restores movement in paralyzed man

The patient, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down, can feed himself using his own arm and hand

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/groundbreaking-technology-restores-movement-in-paralyzed-man/

Caregiving Tips for a Loved One With COPD

Learn how you can juggle all tasks of being a caregiver for someone with COPD if you plan ahead, stay organized, and get the support you need.

From: http://www.webmd.com/lung/features/caregiving-tips-for-a-loved-one-with-copd?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Recipe: Home-style turkey soup

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/homestyle-turkey-soup/rcp-20049673

Recipe: Gazpacho with chickpeas

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/gazpacho-with-garbanzo-beans/rcp-20049662

Could playing Tetris help trauma victims?

Experiment had car crash survivors play Tetris in the emergency room to see if it would help reduce flashbacks

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/playing-tetris-help-trauma-victims-ptsd/

Marathons May Cause Short-Term Kidney Injury

But recovery is quick, usually within a day or two, researchers find

From: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20170328/marathon-running-may-cause-short-term-kidney-injury?src=RSS_PUBLIC

FDA approves powerful new drug for eczema

Dupixent, the first injectable medication for moderate to severe eczema, comes with a hefty price tag

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/eczema-drug-dupixent-fda-approval/

Rat-borne disease now killing dogs in New Jersey

Health officials are warning pet owners to be mindful at dog parks and when walking their dogs

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rat-borne-disease-leptospirosis-kills-dogs-in-new-jersey/

High Doses of Vitamin D Fail to Cut Cancer Risk

Taking triple the daily recommendation didn't lower risk in older women, but larger trials are underway

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170328/high-doses-of-vitamin-d-fail-to-cut-cancer-risk-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Lead Exposure as Child, Lower IQ as Adult?

Leaded gasoline in New Zealand may have stunted intellectual development, study suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170328/lead-exposure-as-child-lower-iq-as-adult?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Recipe: Gazpacho with chickpeas

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/gazpacho-with-garbanzo-beans/rcp-20049662

Recipe: Home-style turkey soup

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/homestyle-turkey-soup/rcp-20049673

Tests May Bring New Wave of Cancer Detection

New kinds of testing that promise to be less invasive are beginning to exit the lab and enter the market -- with more under development.

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170328/tests-may-bring-new-wave-of-cancer-detection?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Heartburn drugs linked to superbug infections

Doctors offer advice to patients already taking medicines for acid reflux and other common digestive woes

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heartburn-drugs-linked-superbug-infection-c-difficile/

ADA Business Resources announces SecureMail by PBHS, Microsoft Outlook integration

ADA members who use SecureMail by PBHS can now send encrypted communications from Microsoft Outlook in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/ada-business-resources-announces-securemail-by-pbhs-microsoft-outlook-integration

New for ADA 2017: Women in Dentistry Leadership Series

Three motivational speakers will pilot a new leadership series designed for female dental professionals at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/new-for-ada-2017-women-in-dentistry-leadership-series

Dentists, dental students advocate together in Washington

For the first time, the American Dental Association combined its annual advocacy conference with the American Student Dental Association's annual effort.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/dentists-dental-students-advocate-together-in-washington

Recipe: Gazpacho with chickpeas

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/gazpacho-with-garbanzo-beans/rcp-20049662

Recipe: Home-style turkey soup

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/homestyle-turkey-soup/rcp-20049673

Elon Musk's new company said to seek brain-computer link

Billionaire entrepreneur reportedly launches Neuralink to focus on transmitting signals between the brain and computers

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-new-company-brain-computer-neural-lace/

Why more patients are choosing to stay awake during surgery

Some specialty doctors offer patients the opportunity to have local nerve blocks instead of general anesthesia in some orthopedic, breast, colon, eye and cosmetic procedures. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the pros and cons.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/why-more-patients-are-choosing-to-stay-awake-during-surgery/

Fewer malpractice claims succeed, but payouts rise

Shift may reflect changes in laws that place a cap on damage claims, Harvard study author suggests

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/medical-malpractice-lawsuits-fewer-claims-succeed-payouts-rise/

Exercise: The Cellular 'Fountain of Youth'

Intense interval training seems to boost older cells, even reversing some of aging's effects, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20170328/exercise-the-cellular-fountain-of-youth?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Why the AHCA would have been bad for children — and an unavoidable truth moving forward

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Last week the Republicans’ proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, failed to get the support it needed and was taken off the table.

This is good news for children.

Despite all the problems with health insurance generally and the ACA specifically, things are going pretty well for children when it comes to health insurance. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, currently 95% of children in the United States have health insurance, thanks to Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the ACA.

The proposed replacement, called the American Health Care Act or AHCA, would have cut those numbers, especially the number covered by Medicaid. Currently about 40% of US children are covered by Medicaid, and have access to services (called Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment, or EPSDT) specifically designed to get and keep them healthy from birth to adulthood. The proposed changes would have made fewer children eligible and would likely have led to fewer covered services, as states made difficult decisions as to what to do with less Medicaid funding. And with lower subsidies for the poor, many families with children simply may not have been able to afford insurance.

Everyone is better off with health insurance, even healthy people — one car accident or fall down the stairs could lead to huge, possibly devastating, health care bills. But children (and women pregnant with those children) need it more than most.

Frederick Douglass said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” This is true in so many ways, but particularly true when it comes to health care. Building strong — and healthy — children is relatively simple. They need good nutrition, plenty of exercise, enough sleep, and access to doctors and medication. They need to be monitored for signs of illness or other problems, most of which are very manageable when caught early. Having a pediatrician and going to regular checkups help make all this happen — and at those checkups doctors can check in with families about other non-medical aspects of building strong and healthy children, such as nurturing, education, and family resources and functioning.

This doesn’t happen without health insurance.

As I said, everyone is better off with health insurance. But when it comes to children, it’s a necessity. Because when something is missed — like a high lead level, an allergy to peanuts, a metabolic or genetic disease, anemia, a smoldering infection, autism — the effects can be lifelong, or even deadly. The effects of small things can become cumulative and irreversible, not to mention extremely costly, both in terms of future health care needs and lost productivity for our economy.

That is why the AAP opposed the AHCA: because it could have led to fewer children with health insurance. And as we move forward as a country to find better ways to provide health insurance to our citizens, one unavoidable truth needs to be very clear: we need to be sure that our children have the coverage and the care they need to grow into healthy adults.

The post Why the AHCA would have been bad for children — and an unavoidable truth moving forward appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Claire McCarthy, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ahca-bad-children-unavoidable-truth-moving-forward-2017032811503

IV Fluids May Make Childbirth Safer, Easier

Review found it lowered risk of cesarean delivery, shortened labor

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20170327/study-plenty-of-iv-fluids-may-make-childbirth-safer-easier?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Recipe: Gazpacho with chickpeas

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/gazpacho-with-garbanzo-beans/rcp-20049662

Recipe: Home-style turkey soup

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/homestyle-turkey-soup/rcp-20049673

Expect More Deadly Heat From Climate Change: Study

Countries need to make plans and design interventions to cope with rising temps

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170327/expect-more-deadly-heat-from-climate-change-study-suggests?src=RSS_PUBLIC

#MayoClinicNeuroChat about Congenital Anomalies

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5zX5XYYFOQ