Friday, April 15, 2016

Group touts pregnancy-ending drug as abortion access tightens

Restrictions on clinics have led some abortion rights advocates to remind women of an alternative

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/group-touts-pregnancy-ending-drug-as-abortion-access-tightens/

More infections from dirty scopes than estimated: report

Hundreds of patients have been sickened by life-threatening infections linked to contaminated medical scopes, federal officials say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-infections-from-dirty-scopes-than-estimated-report/

IBD: 7 Things You Need to Know, From Those Who Do

Know someone with inflammatory bowel disease? They probably wish you knew a few things. WebMD explains.



From: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/ibd-wish-you-knew?src=RSS_PUBLIC

USDA - The Freedom of Information Act



From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjOn1CfnKcw

How to Plan for Recovery at Home After Surgery

WebMD explains how to prepare your house so that you can have a smooth recovery from surgery when you return from the hospital.



From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/all-about-surgery-15/home-self-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Rectal Cancer Patients and Recommended Treatment

Uninsured and minority patients had lower odds of receiving standard therapies, researchers found



From: http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20160415/only-half-of-rectal-cancer-patients-get-recommended-treatment-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Application deadline is May 13 for the GKAS Institute

Are you looking to take your local Give Kids A Smile event to the next level, as well as to become a resource for other GKAS organizers as they work to elevate their own programs?

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/april/application-deadline-is-may-13-for-the-gkas-institute

Mother of overdose victim wins praise for blunt obit

After her daughter died from a heroin overdose, she hoped the tragedy would help raise awareness of the "merciless" disease of addiction

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mother-of-heroin-overdose-victim-praised-for-blunt-death-notice/

What to Ask Your Surgeon Before an Operation

WebMD has advice on how to get tips from your surgeon about how to prepare for your operation.



From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/all-about-surgery-15/ask-surgeon?src=RSS_PUBLIC

7 Tips to Help Decide if Surgery Is Right for You

WebMD explains what you need to consider if you're trying to figure out if surgery is the right treatment for you.



From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/all-about-surgery-15/consider-surgery?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New Aspirin Guidelines



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsmwH-Xyjbg

Mayo Clinic Minute: A Look Inside Your Voice



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gmgw7JUzYA

Updates in Integrative Medicine and Health 2016



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v96XB_yASyo

​Michigan urges toughest lead rules in U.S. after Flint crisis

Following public outcry, Gov. Snyder's administration proposes water regulations that would be even more stringent than the federal government's

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/michigan-urges-toughest-lead-rules-in-u-s-after-flint-crisis/

New York teen badly injured by exploding e-cigarette

He now wears sunglasses after the explosion sent shrapnel flying into his eyes

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-teen-badly-injured-by-exploding-e-cigarette/