Do you know how to spot a bedbug?

New research shows most U.S. travelers are worried about bedbugs but couldn't identify one in an insect lineup

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bedbugs-do-you-know-how-to-spot-a-bed-bug/

Surgeons separate twin girls joined at the head

Twins conjoined at the head are especially rare, say doctors at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where the twins underwent surgery

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/surgeons-separate-conjoined-twin-girls-joined-at-head-in-philadelphia-hospital/

Could a drone help save a life faster than an ambulance?

Drone technology has pros and cons when it comes to emergency care for cardiac arrest, study finds

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drone-help-save-a-cardiac-arrest-heart-patient-faster-than-an-ambulance/

Dentists' role in cancer prevention in spotlight at ADA 2017 symposium

How do dental professionals fit in with oncologists, head and neck surgeons and other health professionals when it comes to helping prevent, recognize and manage oropharyngeal cancer? Experts associated with the ADA, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help answer that question — and share the latest science and statistics related to the disease — at a symposium preceding ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting.

From: By Michelle Manchir http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/dentists-role-in-cancer-prevention-in-spotlight-at-ada-2017-symposium

Goal for dentist: Run marathon in all 50 states

Dr. Panagakos, 53, has run a total of 140 races of different distances, 42 of which have been marathons, ever since he began running races in 2009 and subsequently running his first marathon in 2011. And he has set another goal for himself.

From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/goal-for-dentist-run-marathon-in-all-50-states

Serving older adults in the dental chair focus of collaboration

The Gerontological Society of America — an interdisciplinary organization of more than 5,500 professionals working in aging research, education and practice — launched last year its first oral health initiative titled Oral Health: An Essential Element of Healthy Aging.

From: By Michelle Manchir http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/serving-older-adults-in-the-dental-chair-focus-of-collaboration

Track your coordinates to fun dental team-building at ADA 2017

A new team-building continued education course at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting offers dentists and members of their teams to bond during an experiential learning opportunity.

From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/track-your-coordinates-to-fun-dental-team-building-at-ada-2017

A1C Test Gives Different Readings By Race

Study suggests difference stems from both biological and care issues

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170613/key-diabetes-test-gives-higher-blood-sugar-readings-in-black-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Heart Attack? Drones Could Come to Your Rescue

Like something from a science fiction movie, the machines can fly in carrying life-saving equipment

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20170613/cardiac-arrest-someday-drones-may-come-to-your-rescue?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Minute: All about testosterone

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO4SPrO9F_E

First responders take aim at sepsis

A North Texas fire department is the first in the nation to carry life-saving antibiotics to combat sepsis, a condition that kills many thousands of Americans each year. KTVT's Joel Thomas reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/first-responders-take-aim-at-sepsis/

Texas firefighters first to carry drugs to combat sepsis

Paramedics there can now deliver antibiotics right away, decreasing the chances of septic patients dying by as much as 30 percent

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-firefighters-first-in-nation-to-carry-drugs-to-combat-sepsis/

Child organ donor's death under investigation

Police are questioning whether a painkiller dose given to a dying child was meant for more than managing pain

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/child-organ-donor-death-ucla-fentanyl-investigated-by-low-angeles-police/

Can Coffee, Tea Protect the Liver From Bad Diet?

These beverages may help guard against fatty liver disease, early research suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20170613/can-coffee-tea-protect-the-liver-from-western-diet?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Legionnaire's disease traced to 2 Florida gyms

Health officials have confirmed four cases of Legionnaires' disease​ linked to two LA Fitness gyms in Orange County, Florida

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/legionnaires-disease-florida-la-fitness-gyms/

Resilience: A skill your child really needs to learn (and what you can do to help)

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It’s the end of the school year, the time of graduation speeches, of looking back at accomplishments and making plans for new ones. It’s a time when many parents think about their hopes and dreams for their children, whether they are graduating or just learning to walk.

As parents, we tend to think about getting good grades, excelling at athletics, being popular, getting into good schools, and getting good jobs. All of this is great, of course. But there is something that children need if they are going to truly succeed in life, and that’s resilience.

Resilience is the ability to overcome hardship and be okay. It’s the ability to navigate life’s inevitable bumps and still be happy and healthy and stay on track. What worries me sometimes is that our current parenting culture of achievement and obsessing over safety — and the way that electronic devices have become so ubiquitous — may get in the way of learning resilience.

According to Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child, there are four factors that help children develop resilience. They are:

• Supportive adult-child relationships. This is crucial. All it really takes is one supportive, nurturing relationship to make all the difference. This gives children a buffer, and helps them know that they aren’t alone and that they matter to someone. While all parents want to have a good relationship with their child, the demands of daily life can get in the way. Try to spend regular time with your child when they have your undivided attention. Ask about their day, get involved in activities they enjoy, spend time doing things together. Make sure your child knows that no matter what, you have their back — and you will love them.
• A sense of self-efficacy and perceived control. Basically, you want to help a child learn that they can manage, and that even if things go wrong, they can figure a way through. You can’t do this just by telling your child that he is smart and capable; he needs to learn it himself. Bit by bit, giving independence, letting children make decisions and take risks helps them learn to weather life’s storms. It’s not always easy to let children take risks —we never want them to be hurt, emotionally or physically — but with you at their back, and in a gradual way, most children can and do manage just fine. Learning this also involves shutting off the screens and being active. Learning to be physically capable is important. In being active, in running and climbing and other such activities, children learn not just their strengths and limitations but how to plan and troubleshoot.
• Strong adaptive skills and self-regulatory capacities. This is what we call “executive function.” It’s like the air traffic controller functions of life: the ability to prioritize, not get distracted, make a plan, negotiate, get along with others, and manage emotions. These are not easy tasks, and there is no way to learn them without practice. One of the best ways for children to practice is through unstructured playtime, either alone (so they can find ways to entertain themselves) or with others (so they can learn how to work with others). Consistent discipline, not giving in to tantrums, and helping children manage sadness or frustration rather than just fixing things for them, can also help. The Center on the Developing child also has suggestions on activities to support executive function at different ages.
• Being able to mobilize sources of faith, hope, and cultural traditions. It helps to be part of something bigger, to have community, to have traditions that help you through difficult times. This doesn’t mean that you need to join a faith if you don’t belong to one. But if you do, maybe you could go to services a bit more often. If you don’t, spending time with extended family, joining a community group, taking part in service opportunities together… these activities can help give your child a perspective on life, as well as strategies for handling challenges. Because ultimately, the ability to keep perspective and handle challenges is what gets us through and helps us succeed.

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From: Claire McCarthy, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/resilience-a-skill-your-child-really-needs-to-learn-and-what-you-can-do-to-help-2017061311899

Introducing Award Winner - Brian Power

From: BritishDietetic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3YaRLCBxr4

Nasal Powder Fixed Severe Low Blood Sugar

New product much easier to use than rescue injections, researcher says

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170613/for-diabetics-nasal-powder-fixed-severe-low-blood-sugar?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WHO Director-General elect welcomes new funding for polio eradication

WHO Director-General elect, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomes contributions and pledges of US$1.2 billion for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/polio-funding/en/index.html

People Eat More Veggies With ‘Exciting’ Names

Simple changes to a cafeteria's veggie descriptions caused a big change in choices, study found

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20170612/beans-or-sizzlin-beans-words-get-people-eating-healthier?src=RSS_PUBLIC

BDA Trust Fund Award Winners 2017

From: BritishDietetic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MjL_ZCUB7w

اليوم العالمي للمتبرعين بالدم 2017

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw-ZO1j3rUc

One in 10 people on Earth is obese, report finds

A new study released Monday in The New England Journal of Medicine found that 10 percent of the global population is obese. In the U.S. in 2015, 12.7 percent of children were obese, the highest rate in the world. The highest percentage of obese adults was in Egypt, at 35.3 percent. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/one-in-10-people-on-earth-is-obese-report-finds/

Large-scale study reveals global prevalence of obesity

Professor Azeem Majeed from Imperial College London says diets high in calories are a major reason for obesity, but there's another culprit

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/one-in-10-people-on-earth-13-percent-of-u-s-children-are-obese-report-finds/

Updates from Our 77th Scientific Sessions

Now in its 77th year, the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions brings together the world’s best and brightest minds to share cutting-edge research on nearly every aspect of diabetes. This year, the convention runs from June 9 through 13 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Whether you’re a person with diabetes or taking care of a family member with the disease, what happens at the Scientific Sessions matters. Many of the breakthroughs shared at the meeting are important first steps in future diabetes treatment, care and innovation.

Attendees mark their home countries on our world map

The five-day meeting draws more than 16,000 researchers and health care professionals from the United States and across the world to discuss the latest and most important research findings in the fight against diabetes. Highlights from this year include:

• 380 oral presentations of research data in 49 oral sessions for a total of 348 hours of presentation time
• 2,228 poster presentations (poster displays of research information). If you were to walk the entire set of posters, it would stretch over 2.75 miles!

The program is grouped into eight interest areas ranging from Acute and Chronic Complications to Islet Biology/Insulin Secretion. These findings will help improve our understanding and treatment of diabetes, and will launch a new wave of diabetes research.

Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. alone have diabetes. The severity of its complications and the high costs required to care for people with diabetes not only impacts individuals and their families, but also our health systems and economy.

Top diabetes facts:

• 29.1 million Americans have diabetes
• Of those 29.1 million, 8.1 million are undiagnosed
• Approximately 1.25 million American children and adults have type 1 diabetes
• 86 million Americans have prediabetes, putting them at high risk for type 2 diabetes
• Diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States

Follow along right here for the latest news.

Friday, June 9

Dr. William Cefalu meets with scientists in our Pathway to Stop Diabetes program

Friday welcomed attendees and presenters to San Diego for Day 1 of Scientific Sessions. Research highlights included:

Overweight Boys Who Return to Normal Weight Before Young Adulthood Eliminate Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes as Adults: Typically, being overweight in childhood and young adulthood is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 as you get older. This study examined the possible connections between overweight patterns in childhood and young adulthood, and the possible later development of type 2.

Severe Obesity in High-Risk Youth Correlates Directly to Increased Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes: Obesity is a serious health problem among youth, especially in populations at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Research showed the risk of developing type 2 by age 20 was 12 times as high in severely obese American Indian children 5 to 9 years of age as the risk for normal-weight youth in that age range.

Saturday, June 10

Attendees outside the convention center

A Two-Way Text Messaging System Benefits Glycemic Control for Teens with Type 1 Diabetes: In a study released Saturday, teens with type 1 who used a two-way text messaging system reminding them to check blood glucose levels maintained or improved their A1C levels.

American Diabetes Association President, Health Care & Education, praises the Diabetes Prevention Program: Brenda Montgomery, RN, MSHS, CDE, spoke on the how the Diabetes Prevention Program improved the lives of those with diabetes and prediabetes. Also discussed was the Association’s involvement, based on the findings of the DPP, with supporting, disseminating and advocating for diabetes prevention. Read more about Brenda Montgomery’s address here: http://www.adadaily.org/2017/06/11/diabetes-prevention-program/.

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2017/06/12/updates-from-our-77th-scientific-sessions/