Senate GOP Pulls Plug On Latest ACA Repeal Effort

Republicans could not muster the 50 votes necessarily to move forward with Graham-Cassidy measure.

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170926/senate-gop-pulls-plug-on-latest-aca-repeal-effort?src=RSS_PUBLIC

CTE Marker Seen in Living Football Players

Brain disease caused by repeated concussions can only be diagnosed after death at this point

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20170926/cte-marker-seen-in-living-football-players?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Postpartum Depression Likely to Recur

Mood disorder seen in 1 in 200 new moms with no psychiatric history

From: http://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/news/20170926/postpartum-depression-likely-to-recur?src=RSS_PUBLIC

STD cases hit record high in the U.S.

Annual CDC report on sexually transmitted diseases shows more than 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in 2016

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/std-cases-hit-record-high-in-us/

'Every year the numbers go up'

As a person with Type 1 diabetes, Dr. Gary Hack wears an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor at all times to manage the condition he's had for 30 years.

From: By Michelle Manchir http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/every-year-the-numbers-go-up

Florida dentist gets bird's-eye view of Irma's devastation on the Keys

Dr. Charles Llano has flown over areas hit by hurricanes before, but what Hurricane Irma left behind still seemed unbelievable.

From: By Kimber Solana http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/florida-dentist-gets-birds-eye-view-of-irmas-devastation-on-the-keys

Technology Experience is no virtual reality at ADA 2017 — it is real reality

Whether you are a tech geek or not, there is a lot to check out at The Technology Experience area at the ADA annual meeting.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/technology-experience-is-no-virtual-reality-at-ada-2017-it-is-real-reality

Mayo Clinic Minute: Best shoes for healthy feet

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpdMkK8qBgc

These infections are a hidden risk in kids' sports

MRSA, herpes, and athlete's foot can all be spread through close contact sports, but there are steps you can take to prevent it

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/infectious-disease-a-hidden-risk-in-kids-sports/

Genetics a Cause of Autism in Most Cases: Study

Re-analysis of stats from earlier study shows new estimate of DNA impact

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20170926/genetics-a-cause-of-autism-in-most-cases-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

FDA targets "rogue" online pharmacies

Crackdown targets hundreds of websites the FDA said were illegally selling opioids and other potentially dangerous, unapproved drugs

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioids-online-fda-targets-rogue-pharmacies/

Council Theater selections include convenient CE

Dentists, students and team members can learn about subjects ranging from the CDT Code to nutrition at ADA council-sponsored courses in the ADA Council Theater during ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/council-theater-offers-fruit-from-ada-councils

'The science mattered'

With input from the dental community, water officials here voted 5-2 on Sept. 20 to resume water fluoridation for the utility's 606,000 water users.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/the-science-mattered

Exhibit Hall to offer hands-on experiences

The Exhibit Hall is where attendees of ADA 2017–America's Dental Meeting can test and buy new products, interact with vendors and attend free continuing education.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/touch-feel-and-compare-at-exhibit-hall-at-annual-meeting

Dra. M. Fernanda Bellolio habla acerca del estudio sobre los opioides en Departamento de Emergencia

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

Dr. Molly Jeffery discusses study on opioids in the Emergency Department

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES2QYCz6QaA

Treating more than the disease: Giving kids with cancer Brighter Tomorrows

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTvNR3Gqsgs

Mayo Clinic Minute: Symptoms, solutions for carpal tunnel syndrome

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzh081c8v6Y

U.S. pays high price for obesity

Lifetime costs from medical care and lost wages add up to a high price tag, according to new research

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-pays-high-price-for-obesity/

Sleep Deprivation a Serious Threat: Expert

Getting proper rest can impact all areas of life.

From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20170926/sleep-deprivation-a-serious-threat-expert?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Major U.S. Study Will Examine Precision Medicine

NIH study to examine correlation between genes, environment, health, personal traits.

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170926/major-us-study-will-examine-precision-medicine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

4 ways to help your child get enough sleep

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Children need sleep, plain and simple. We all do. Without enough sleep, we get cranky and, with time, unhealthy. But for children, it’s especially important because the effects of sleep deprivation can lead to lifelong problems.

Studies have shown that not getting enough sleep can contribute to obesity. But even more troubling, studies show that children who don’t get enough sleep can end up with behavioral and learning problems that persist for years and affect a child’s life forever. Teens who don’t get enough sleep are at higher risk for depression and learning problems, and are more likely to get into car accidents and other accidents.

The prevalence of devices such as cell phones and tablets also has implications for sleep. More and more, children are staying up, or being woken up, by these devices. Add to that our achievement culture; between homework and extracurricular activities, many teens simply have less time for sleep.

How much sleep does your child need? Here are the recommended amounts:

• Infants: 12 to 16 hours (including naps)
• Toddlers: 11 to 14 hours (including naps)
• Preschoolers: 10 to 13 hours (including naps)
• Grade school-aged children: 9 to 12 hours
• Teens: 8 to 10 hours

Ultimately, though, it’s up to your child. The bottom number is the absolute minimum; some children need closer to the maximum in order to function well. These days, I am finding that many children, especially teens and tweens, aren’t getting enough sleep. It’s common for a teen to tell me that they get 6 to 7 hours a night, which just isn’t enough.

Here are four ways you can help your child get enough sleep

1.  Make sleep a priority. Just like you schedule time for homework, sports, and other activities, schedule time for sleep. Literally. Start from when your child needs to get up in the morning, and then count back the number of hours your child needs to sleep… and set a non-negotiable bedtime. For tweens and teens, this may lead to some tough conversations and decisions about schedules and activities, and may mean cutting back on some activities, finding ways to get homework done earlier, and pushing some leisure activities (like video games) to weekends. If you are going to make it work you will also need to…

2.  Start the bedtime routine earlier. None of us can go right from a physically or mentally intense activity right to sleep. If bedtime is 9:00 pm, that means that your child needs to start winding down between 8 and 8:30 so that they are ready to actually fall asleep at 9. A big part of winding down is to…

3.  Shut off the screens. The blue light emitted from screens can wake up the brain and make it harder to fall asleep. This is particularly true for “small screens” such as phones or tablets that are held closer to the face. Shut them off an hour before you want your child to be asleep. Phones should be charged outside of the bedroom — or at the very least, put in Do Not Disturb mode. If your child tries to tell you they need their phone to wake them up in the morning, buy them an alarm clock.

Another important way to be sure your child gets enough sleep is to…

4.  Keep the same sleep routines on weekends and vacations. A little leeway is okay, like staying up an hour or so later if your child can and will sleep later in the morning (if you have one of those kids who is up at dawn no matter what, staying up later may not work out so well). It throws our bodies off when our sleep schedules change; we do much better when they stay the same.

Remember, too, that children pay more attention to what we do than what we say. If you make your own sleep a priority, you will set a good example for your child — and feel better yourself.

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From: Claire McCarthy, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/four-ways-to-help-your-child-get-enough-sleep-2017092612472

U.S. Pays a Hefty Price for Obesity

Lifetime costs add up for diseases, lost productivity, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170926/us-pays-a-hefty-price-for-obesity?src=RSS_PUBLIC

USDA-ARS RESEARCHERS ARE CONTROLLING MOSQUITOES NATURALLY

From: USDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiyjize0jmA

ADA 2017 advance registration deadline extended to Sept. 29

The ADA extended the advance registration date for ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting to 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time Friday, Sept. 29.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/ada-2017-advance-registration-deadline-extended-to-sept-29

Blacks, Elderly Missing From U.S. Cancer Trials

Women are also underrepresented, researchers find

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170925/blacks-elderly-missing-from-us-cancer-trials?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Stopping Aspirin Tied to Spike in Health Risks

Swedish study finds those who quit the daily low-dose pill face a more rapid risk of cardio woes

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20170925/stopping-aspirin-tied-to-spike-in-health-risks?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Dim prospects for GOP Graham-Cassidy health bill

Senate Republicans' last-ditch effort to dismantle Obamacare appears to be dead. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Monday she opposes the legislation. She joins fellow Republicans John McCain, Rand Paul and Ted Cruz, who already said they're against it. Nancy Cordes reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/dim-prospects-for-gop-graham-cassidy-health-bill/

Nerve 'Zap' Pulls Patient From Vegetative State

But patient is only 'minimally conscious,' study author says

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20170925/nerve-zap-pulls-patient-from-vegetative-state?src=RSS_PUBLIC