In a medical first, man gets 2nd face transplant

Jerome Hamon has been dubbed the "man with three faces"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/in-a-medical-first-french-man-gets-2nd-face-transplant/

Sen. John McCain Stable After Intestinal Surgery

Since December, the longtime Republican senator and 2008 GOP presidential candidate has been receiving physical therapy related to brain cancer treatment.

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20180417/sen-john-mccain-stable-after-intestinal-surgery?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Training Program: Participant Experiences

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfDrzOX-J-w

Exercise In, Vitamin D Out for Preventing Falls

In a change from its 2012 recommendations, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is recommending against vitamin D supplements for "community-dwelling" (those living at home) adults over 65 for preventing falls.

From: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/news/20180417/exercise-in-vitamin-d-out-for-preventing-falls-us-panel?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The Poop on House Mice: They Carry 'Superbugs'

Overall, the researchers found that between 3 percent and 14 percent of the mice carried bacteria that cause human gastrointestinal infections, depending on the specific bug.

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20180417/the-poop-on-house-mice-they-carry-superbugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cancer survivor finishes Boston Marathon 13 hours after start

Five years ago, it looked as if she might not make it. But yesterday, she crossed the finish line against all odds

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mary-shertenlieb-cancer-survivor-finishes-boston-marathon-13-hours-after-start/

Organs From Opioid OD Victims Are Saving Lives

Overdose donors were also more likely to have had hepatitis C or be tagged with an "increased infection risk" label. Specifically, 18 percent and 56 percent had hepatitis C or were labeled risky, respectively, over the study period.

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20180417/organs-from-opioid-od-victims-are-saving-lives?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Pitt dental school names new dean

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine named Dr. Bernard J. Costello as its new dean beginning April 1.

From: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/april/pitt-dental-school-names-new-dean

Senate Committee advances bill to reform tribal health care

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on April 11 advanced legislation that calls for reforming the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

From: By Jennifer Garvin
https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/april/senate-committee-advances-bill-to-reform-tribal-health-care

CME Preview: Neuro and Intensive Care: Review and Hands-on Workshops 2018

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIhbo9GW6dg

Mayo Clinic Minute: How much calcium do you need?

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZTWw8cxIaI

Organ donations a "silver lining" of opioid crisis

New research finds organ donations​ from overdose victims have increased 24-fold since 2000

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/organ-donations-opioid-overdose-victims/

Girls Born to Obese Moms May Face Early Puberty

For the study, the researchers examined the metabolic health of more than 15,000 women and the start of puberty in their daughters. A growing number of 6- to 11-year-old girls are entering puberty these days, and researchers have been trying to find out why.

From: https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20180417/girls-born-to-obese-moms-may-face-early-puberty?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Barbara Bush’s End-Of-Life Decision Stirs Debate

The former first lady’s announcement “not to seek additional medical treatment” and to focus on “comfort care” is shining a light on end-of-life choices.

From: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20180416/barbara-bushs-endoflife-decision-stirs-debate?src=RSS_PUBLIC

‘Scary’ Lung Disease Now Hits More Women Than Men

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), linked to long-term smoking, has traditionally been considered a men’s disease. But data show it is now more prevalent among women — in large part because they embraced smoking much later than men did.

From: https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/news/20180417/scary-lung-disease-now-hits-more-women-than-men?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A tired child? What you should know

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Children often complain of being tired. Usually it’s for simple reasons — because it’s the end of a busy day, or because they stayed up late the night before, or because they are trying to get out of doing something they don’t want to do. When kids are sick they are usually tired, and need more rest to get better. But when a child complains all the time, and fatigue starts to get in the way of things they usually enjoy, it could be a sign of a problem.

Here are some possible reasons for chronic fatigue in children:

• Sleep problems. This makes sense, obviously, since if a child doesn’t get enough sleep, or good enough sleep, they will be tired. There are lots of ways this can happen, such as:
  • Staying up later than they should for homework or whatever reason. Children need at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night; if they are getting less, it catches up with them
  • Waking up frequently during the night, whether it’s because they are a light sleeper or because of a sleep disorder
  • Sleep apnea, or pauses in breathing that happen during sleep. The most common cause is enlarged tonsils or adenoids, but there are other causes as well.
• Side effects of medications. Many medications can cause sleepiness, including common allergy medications.
• Infections, such as Epstein-Barr virus. There are some infections that can make children very tired, and some of them can last for weeks or months.
• Chronic illnesses, such as asthma. When chronic illnesses are in poor control, they can cause fatigue. The reason for the fatigue depends on the illness. For example, children with poorly controlled asthma can feel frequent shortness of breath, which makes them feel tired. For some illnesses, feeling tired may be the first clue something is wrong.
• Anemia. The red cells in the blood carry oxygen to the cells in the body. When there aren’t enough of them, it causes fatigue.
• Hypothyroidism. When the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone, the metabolism of the body can slow down and make the person feel tired.
• Heart problems. This is very rare in children, but if the heart is weak, it can cause fatigue.
• Cancer or other serious diseases. These too are very rare, but feeling tired can be one of the early symptoms.
• Depression, anxiety, or other mental health problems. When life feels hard for children, for whatever reason, they may feel it and express it as fatigue. This is much more common than many of the medical reasons listed above.

Just as adults can have chronic fatigue without any clear medical reasons, children can as well. Children can feel so tired that they have trouble with normal activities such as school, sports, or playing with friends.

What to do if you have a tired child

If your child is complaining of feeling tired all the time for more than a week or two, you should make an appointment with your doctor so that the doctor can:

• Take a very careful history of the fatigue and any associated symptoms, and ask questions about everything going on in your child’s life, including sleep habits and anything that could be causing stress or anxiety
• Do a thorough physical examination, looking at your child’s weight and growth and looking for any physical abnormalities
• Do any tests that might be needed. Testing would depend on your child’s symptoms and physical examination, and could include blood tests, urine tests. or imaging such as x-rays or MRIs
• Decide if a visit with a psychologist or other mental health professional would be helpful.

Most of the time the reason for chronic fatigue in children is nothing serious — and very treatable. So instead of worrying, or spending time on Google, call your doctor’s office and make an appointment. It’s the fastest way to figure out what’s going on, and get your child back to feeling well.

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From: Claire McCarthy, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-tired-child-heres-what-to-think-about-2018041713672

New advice to prevent falls, fractures in older adults

New research sheds light on methods that work – and one that doesn't

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-guidelines-to-prevent-falls-fractures-in-older-adults-exercise-vitamin-d-calcium/

Immunotherapy study yields "dramatic results" against lung cancer

In a major advance in the treatment of lung cancer, researchers found that adding immunotherapy, drugs designed to trigger a patient's immune system, to standard chemotherapy cuts a patient's risk of dying or having the cancer worsen within one year in half. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the "groundbreaking" study and what the development means for treating other cancers.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/immunotherapy-study-yields-dramatic-results-against-lung-cancer/

'It's in your hands - prevent sepsis in health care' A 5 May 2018 advocacy message from WHO

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y3qwQLNx3c

Salud para todos con la cobertura sanitaria universal

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Z3qmQRWJ8