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As Temperature Rises, So Does Seniors' Risk of Hyperthermia07/25/2010In a news release from the agency, experts advise that elderly individuals -- especially those coping with chronic heart, lung and/or kidney diseases, as well as sweat gland problems and poor circulation -- should stay indoors on very hot and humid days,
READ MORE Medical Profession Should Beware Of The Tax Health Plan, Says ACCA07/24/2010
"Apparently, only 1,500 responses to this tax amnesty have been received, which means that both doctors and dentists have forgotten or ignored HMRC's Tax Health Plan, or they have nothing to disclose and are fully tax compliant."
READ MORE New Therapies Slow Vision Loss in Diabetics07/23/2010In the largest study of its kind to date, trial investigators followed 2,865 type 2 diabetics. Just under 50 percent of patients had mild retinopathy at the start of the trial.
READ MORE Generation Health Launches Video Series Targeting DNA Test Kit Concerns07/23/2010While pharmacy giants, CVS and Walgreens have forged strategic partnerships with testing labs in preparation for home test kits sold directly to consumers, GenerationHealth.com implores consumers to know all the risks associated with the data presented fr
READ MORE New Guidelines Released for Births Following C-Section07/22/2010In fact, approximately 60-80% of appropriate candidates who attempt VBAC will be successful. The recovery time postpartum is significantly reduced for VBAC births and there are also significant benefits from avoiding abdominal surgery altogether.
READ MORE Homeopathic Zinc Nasal Spray May Affect Sense of Smell07/20/2010American consumers spent an estimated $34 billion on alternative medicine in 2007, with about $3 billion of that going toward homeopathic treatments.
READ MORE Glucosamine Supplements Useless for Back Pain: Smart Guide to Dietary Supplements07/06/2010Some disappointing news for those who suffer from chronic lower back pain: Glucosamine, a widely used nutritional supplement, is no better than a sugar pill at relieving pain and disability, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the Ame
READ MORE Biking minutes a day may ward off weight gain06/28/2010Biking for as little as five minutes a day can help women minimize weight gain as they enter middle age, especially if they're overweight to begin with, a new study suggests.
READ MORE New Drug Shows Promise for Curing Hepatitis C04/07/2010Until now, the only recourse for those who were not helped by the first round of treatment was a second round of the same therapy. The newly reported trial, sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the maker of telaprevir, included 453 people who had not resp
READ MORE Daily Routine Linked To Sleep Quality For Older Adults04/01/2010Trained interviewers assessed the participants' daily routines three times, at two-week intervals. To do this they used a modified version of the Scale of Older Adults Routine (SOAR). 89 of the 96 participants completed all three interviews and were inclu
READ MORE Magnets Can Alter Moral Judgement By Changing Brain Activity04/01/2010When we judge other people, understanding their intentions is just one aspect of what we take into account. We also assess things like their previous record, what we understand about their desires, and what constraints they might be under. We are also gui
READ MORE Zoledronic Acid Reduces Spread Of Cancer Cells In Women Undergoing Chemotherapy For Locally Advanced Breast Cancer04/01/2010Nearly 25 percent of breast cancers spread to the bone first. Bone marrow is a safe haven for disseminated tumour cells (DTCs). The cells are released from the primary tumour and this is where they adapt and spread to other organs. Research has shown that
READ MORE Sleep apnea may relate to eye disorders04/01/2010Obstructive sleep apnea and floppy eyelid syndrome often go together in patients of Dr. Scott Greenstein, ophthalmologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, who was not involved in the study. "They’ve identified something that’s well-known to bus
READ MORE Dr K M Cherian's Frontier Lifeline Hospital Performs Two Successful Heart Transplants In One Night03/31/201022yr old male, a Food Technology Engineer, had Dilated Cardiomyopathy. He had been put on the organ recipient waiting list for the past 3 months since registration, and was admitted twice on receiving calls from donors, but was found unsuitable for the av
READ MORE Carestream Health Now Taking Orders for DRX-Mobile Retrofit Kit03/30/2010The DRX-Mobile Retrofit Kit can be installed quickly and is powered by Carestream Health's highly successful DRX-1 detector. The cassette-size detector's wireless capabilities allow users to capture and view images in seconds at the point of patient care.
READ MORE High Fructose Corn Syrup: The Jury Is Still Out03/25/2010High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a mixture of fructose and glucose, both components of common table sugar. The difference is in the ratio of the two in HFCS, which causes the body to respond differently. Researchers from Princeton have completed a stud
READ MORE Food Safety: Keeping Your Family Healthy03/24/2010Many fresh and prepared foods come with an expiration date on the package or can. Oftentimes this can be difficult to find, hard to read, or nonexistent. StillTasty.com is a shelf-life guide that is your one-stop resource for food storage information.
READ MORE Cardiff Sports Nutrition launches the all new Muscletech Celltech Pro series03/24/2010As of now this is the number one scientifically advanced muscle building creatine formula that is available in the market. Jeremy Roberts is the man behind the launching of this revised creatine product, Cardiff Sports Nutrition spares no effort in provid
READ MORE Introducing New Drug Rehab Comparison Website03/17/2010The last several decades have seen an overwhelming increase of drug abuse across the country. Nearly everyone knows someone who has been affected by the negative effects of drug addiction. Attending drug rehab is not an easy step, but with increased resou
READ MORE Abortion Fight Threatens Health-Care Reform03/05/2010Obama has asked Democrats to move beyond their differences over abortion and other issues in order to pass health-care reform legislation. On Thursday, he held a meeting with more than a dozen House rank-and-file liberals and moderates, the AP reported.
READ MORE End Ban on Gay Blood Donors: U.S. Senators03/05/2010In their letter, the lawmakers said there have been major scientific changes since the ban was established in 1983 at the start of the AIDS epidemic. For example, donated blood is now subjected to two different, highly accurate tests that virtually elimin
READ MORE Massive Polio Vaccination Campaign Planned in Africa03/05/2010The vaccination effort is an attempt to halt a polio outbreak that began in Nigeria in 2008 and spread to a number of other nations. Previous vaccination campaigns failed to control the outbreak.
READ MORE Heartburn Drug's Name Changed to Prevent Errors: FDA03/05/2010Kapidex was approved in the U.S. last January. Since then, pharmacists have repeatedly confused the heartburn drug with the prostate cancer drug Casodex and the narcotic pain reliever Kadian.
READ MORE Childhood Obesity Making Surgery Riskier03/04/2010These risks, says Dr. Ketch, are enough of a concern that parents should consult a nutritionist and pediatrician about their child’s weight, especially if he or she needs surgery.
READ MORE Introducing The Gammex 610 Neonatal Chest Phantom03/02/2010The Gammex 610 Neonatal Chest Phantom is designed to simulate the disease states of pneumothorax and hyaline membrane while permitting system resolution and noise testing. When used in conjunction with the System Performance Test Tool, this easy to use, c
READ MORE World Market for Cancer Therapeutics and Biotherapeutics02/25/2010Worldwide cancer affects more than 10 million people each year. This number is expected to increase by 2.4% by 2020 to 14 million each year. Worldwide approximately 22 million people are living with cancer and nearly 7 million people die. The most common
READ MORE In Honor of American Heart Month, TeleHealth Services and Local Hospitals Ask Patients to Watch More TV02/19/2010TeleHealth Services, the nation's leading provider of interactive patient education and communication solutions for hospitals, is working with local hospitals to educate patients on better heart health in support of February's American Heart Month.
READ MORE Emergency Departments Recognized by J.D. Power and Associates02/10/2010Carolinas Medical Center, CMC-Mercy, CMC-NorthEast and CMC-Pineville have been recognized under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program. This distinction acknowledges a strong commitment to provide an outstanding emergency department
READ MORE New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental Illnesses Proposed02/10/2010"Any movement towards a dimensional model is a move in the direction of being consistent with the research," he said. "Any change that reduces the probability that someone with a normal, expected problem in living is going to be said to have a mental diso
READ MORE Flu Vaccine Safe for Infants 6 Weeks Old02/10/2010"Based on the results of this study, potential protection against influenza could be safely obtained in infants less than 6 months old of age who receive standard infant dose of inactivated influenza vaccine," England and colleagues concluded.
READ MORE American Institute for Medical Laser Applications Launches Web Site and Online Training Classes02/10/2010"Our mission is to provide opportunities to raise the level of knowledge in the numerous disciplines of medical lasers," says Riegel. "By expanding knowledge, we will ultimately enhance the usage of medical lasers and improve their application."
READ MORE Women's Heart Series Scheduled02/09/2010"The physical heart is affected by so much more than nutrition and exercise, although they play a huge role," said Susan Hamilton, RN, Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care at Iredell Memorial Hospital. "Managing stress, growing and nurturing relati
READ MORE First lady: Childhood obesity fight is about fitness, not looks02/09/2010"I was shocked at first because I thought I was doing what I was supposed to do, and I hadn't noticed any changes in my kids, so it was a little bit shocking and a little disorienting," Obama said. "But I went home, and it was kind of a wake-up call, and
READ MORE SpectraMedi, leading Medical Transcription service provider, enters agreement with Professional Neurological Services Ltd02/07/2010Having been in the Medical Transcription field a number of years, SpectraMedi serves a variety of hospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, and other medical practices in covering their transcription needs.
READ MORE New Survey Finds Opinion Leaders View Nurses as Key Influencers For Quality Health Care02/05/2010The survey demonstrates the value that nurses have within the health care system. When coupled with other studies of quality of care and costs, it is apparent that a broad spectrum of health care providers, other than MDs or DOs, are an important part of
READ MORE Carolinas HealthCare System, U.S. Navy Team Up To Provide Medical Care in Haiti02/04/2010“I am grateful every day for the commitment of all 44,000 members of our team who enable us to provide care for communities across the Carolinas and the region,” said Mr. Tarwater. “I am not at all surprised at the groundswell of interest in helping
READ MORE FDA warns consumers about telephone extortion scam01/07/2010January 7, 2010 - Consumers should be on the lookout for criminals impersonating U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agents in an attempt to extort money over the telephone, the government warns.
“Impersonating an FDA official is a violation of
READ MORE Fewer people with diabetes developing kidney failure01/06/2010Jan. 6, 2010—The number of people with diabetes who experience end-stage renal disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, is on the decline, according to a study in the January issue of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) journal Diabetes Care.
The study
READ MORE 1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand10/28/2009(HealthDay News) -- U.S. officials reported Wednesday the addition of another million doses H1N1 swine flu vaccine, bringing the total so far to 23.2 million doses.
"We know people are frustrated by the inability to immediately get v
READ MORE National Analysis Reveals Vitamin D Deficiency in 20% of American Children10/27/2009At least one in five American children between the ages of 1 and 11 are at risk for a variety of health issues by not getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D. The findings of the first national analysis to evaluate vitamin D levels among children in this
READ MORE LNRMC Maternity Services Nurses and Lake Norman HS Students Collaborate on Bereavement Program10/12/2009September 1, 2009 by Leigh Whitfield, Director of Marketing & Public Relations Hospital News
MOORESVILLE, NC – Obstetric nurses of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center’s Stork’s Landing department have always provided bereavement services to their
READ MORE Presbyterian Health Flu Season Visitor Rules10/01/2009IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective October 1, visitors under age 18 are restricted at Presbyterian hospitals during flu season. Visitors under 18 will not be permitted in Charlotte area hospitals unless they are patients seeking medical care.
READ MORE Iredell Health System Urges Women Not To Be Scared By Breast Cancer10/01/2009For more information, contact Kelley Daspit, APR.
Iredell Health System hopes to help women alleviate the fear associated with mammograms and diagnosis by educating and providing up-to-date information throughout October, Breast Cancer Awareness Mont
READ MORE Lake Norman Regional Receives ACR Accreditation Renewal09/24/2009Mooresville, NC – Lake Norman Regional Medical Center has been awarded renewal of a three-year term of accreditation in Ultrasound, Breast Ultrasound and Breast Biopsy Ultrasound as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR
READ MORE Lake Norman Regional Receives ACR Accreditation Renewal09/24/2009September 24, 2009 by Leigh Whitfield, Director of Marketing & PR Hospital News
Mooresville, NC – Lake Norman Regional Medical Center has been awarded renewal of a three-year term of accreditation in Ultrasound, Breast Ultrasound and Breast Biopsy Ult
READ MORE Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Welcomes Pharmacy Director, Infection Control/Employee Health Director & Dietitian09/18/2009MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome W. Reginald Faulkner, Pharm.D., as Director of Pharmacy, Janice S. Martin, RN, BSN, CIC, as Infection Control/Employee Health Director, and Amanda L. Downs as Dietitian.
READ MORE Make Safety of Young Athletes a Priority07/27/2009Children face a number of potential hazards as they suit up for youth sports, but many can be avoided with help from attentive parents.
READ MORE Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarships Announced06/24/2009June 24, 2009 Hospital News
Mooresville, N.C. – The Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary has announced the 2009 Auxiliary Scholarship Recipients. They include: Alexa Martin, a Mooresville Senior High School Senior, D’Asya Houston
READ MORE New Pharmacy Program Helps Seniors04/07/2009Keeping track of prescription drug medications can be down right confusing – especially when taking multiple prescriptions as many patients commonly do.
READ MORE Hospital Earns National Recognition for Surgical Care Outcomes04/02/2009The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) has recognized Presbyterian Hospital as one of 26 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals in the USA.
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