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/
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
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/
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/
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
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
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
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/legionnaires-disease-florida-la-fitness-gyms/
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