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Photos on School Lunch Trays Boost Veggie Intake

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

A simple intervention, whereby photographs of green beans and carrots were placed in lunch trays in a school cafeteria, has had some success in boosting consumption of these vegetables among elementary schoolchildren. Heartwire



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Power-Transmission Technology Could Radically Change LVAD

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

New wireless technology used to power implantable ventricular assist devices has the potential to make them far safer than ever before and bring the therapy to patients at earlier stages of heart failure than are currently recommended. Heartwire



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CMS Draft of Proposed Coverage for TAVI

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

The CMS has issued a draft of the conditions under which it will provide coverage for transcatheter aortic-valve replacements, as the technology begins to be rolled out in the US. Heartwire



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Heart Failure Linked to Loss of Brain Gray Matter

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

Heart failure is associated with a decline in mental function and loss of gray matter in the brain, which may make it more difficult for patients to follow instructions regarding their medication, a new Australian study has found. Heartwire



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Lyme Disease Ticks Endemic in Northeast, Northern Midwest

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

Field researchers have generated a detailed map that they hope will guide appropriate diagnosis and more targeted treatment for patients suspected of having Lyme disease. Medscape Medical News



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Guidelines Lead Femtosecond Laser Users to Billing Safe Harbors

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

New guidelines aid femtosecond laser users in Medicare billing compliance. Medscape Medical News



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FDA Approves Once-A-Day Drug for Type 2 Diabetes

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

Merck's extended-release combination of sitaglipin and metformin has been approved as a once-daily tablet for type 2 diabetes. FDA Approvals



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Officials Warn of Possible Rabies in Rhode Island

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

A crowd of onlookers in downtown Providence may have been exposed to rabies last month by a bat that a man was carrying in a box, health officials said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information



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Robotic Surgery: Ready for Prime Time in Endometrial Cancer?

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

Laparoscopic hysterectomy reduces complications and improves quality of life, but it is still not widely embraced, and the benefits of robotic surgery remain unclear. Medscape Medical News



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Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin in Heart Failure: WARCEF

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

Although there was an edge for warfarin for those treated for 4 or more years, there is "no compelling" reason to anticoagulate these patients, researchers say. Medscape Medical News



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Moms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' Weight

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with a heavier child, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information



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US Senator Flags Concerns About Medco-Express Deal

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

Pharmacy benefits company Express Scripts' plan to buy rival Medco Health Solutions Inc raises "serious competition concerns" because it could lead to higher costs for some bigger employers. Reuters Health Information



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US Judge: Health Labels May Stem Tobacco Co Rights

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

A federal rule requiring large graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertising may violate the free speech rights of tobacco companies, a U.S. district court judge said at a hearing. Reuters Health Information



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Special Report: The French Breast Implant Scandal

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

In March 2010, a pair of health inspectors acting on a tip paid a three-day visit to a factory in this hilly town on the Mediterranean coast. Reuters Health Information



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No Stroke Prevention Benefit of Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

A new study shows that the combination clopidogrel and aspirin increases risk of hemorrhage and mortality including non-vascular mortality vs aspirin alone. Medscape Medical News



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US Pediatricians Recommend Routine HPV Vaccination For Boys

from MNTpaeds - 03 Feb 12

As part of a revised standard published this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics says boys should be routinely vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. Although there are dozens of types of HPV, vaccines can protect both male and females against some of the more common types that can lead to disease and cancer...



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World Cancer Day Emphasizes Prevention

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

World Cancer Day 2012 will focus on preventing cancer and emphasize that up to one third of common cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes. Medscape Medical News



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Komen Reverses Move to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which had thrust the world's largest breast cancer charity into a deeply politicized controversy. Reuters Health Information



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Child Abuse And Neglect Toll $124 Billion, USA

from MNTpaeds - 03 Feb 12

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published in Child Abuse and Neglect - The International Journal, reveals that the total lifetime estimated financial costs that is associated with just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment, including physical and sexual abuse, psychological abuse and neglect, is about 124 billion U.S. dollars...



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Lawmaker Calls for Bipartisan Support for Cancer Research

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

According to one researcher, cancer is having its AZT moment. Medscape Medical News



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Most GP Complaints Resolved Locally, UK

from MNTgp - 03 Feb 12

According to an analysis of complaints in the latest edition of inpractice, the Medical Defense Union's journal that appears twice a year and is aimed at GP practice manager members covering topics like complaints, RCN indemnity changes and dealing with estranged parents, over 90% of 2,410 complaints made by GP members in the year April 2009/2010 seem to have been resolved locally...



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Six-Organ Transplant Girl Goes Home Today

from MNToncology - 03 Feb 12

After 100 days in hospital and undergoing a complicated 6-organ transplant, 9-year-old Alannah Shevenell, from Maine, leaves Boston Children's Hospital today and goes home. Alannah has been treated for a rare form of cancer; an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor continued to grow after all possible treatments failed, and was compromising her internal organs. A team of surgeons, led by Dr...



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Physician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash Flow

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

The president of the Medical Group Management Association is urging HHS to postpone enforcement of the new standard for electronic claims until June 30, lest some practices shut down. Medscape Medical News



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Obesity, Mental Illness 'Dangerously Linked'

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

The complex link between obesity and mental illness involves several driving factors, all of which should be considered when choosing effective interventions, researchers say. Medscape Medical News



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'Deep Mistrust' of Psychoactive Meds' Efficacy Unfounded

from Medscape - 03 Feb 12

Drugs used to treat psychiatric illnesses are just as effective as those used to treat common medical illnesses, according to a new meta-analysis. Medscape Medical News


 

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