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Low-level physical activity has beneficial effects on materno-foetal health: Study

Contrary to more conservative customs, exercising up to the end of pregnancy has no harmful effect on the weight or size of the foetus. This is what has been indicated in a study carried out by researchers of the Universidad Polit-cnica de Madrid (Polytechnic University of Madrid), which also shows the positive relationship between the weight of sedentary mothers before pregnancy and the body size of their babies. The conclusions appear in the International Journal of Obesity.

13 Nov 2009

Focus on healthy lifestyle to maintain weight this holiday season

Making sure you get right back on your weight loss plan after a big holiday meal is what will help you maintain your weight this holiday season.

13 Nov 2009

Findings on the use of Traumeel S in children with mucositis undergoing SCT presented

New research findings presented today at the Society for Integrative Oncology's (SIO) Sixth International Conference in New York show promise in assessing the efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) using traditional research methods.

13 Nov 2009

IBC and WebMD launch new, enhanced website to address health care needs

Imagine having your health care information at your fingertips, in one convenient place. No more surfing the Internet to find reliable, personalized, information. Independence Blue Cross (IBC) announces the launch of an enhanced member website at www.ibxpress.com, which offers one convenient source for members' health care needs.

13 Nov 2009

Exercise during pregnancy does not harm the health of foetus

Contrary to more conservative customs, exercising up to the end of pregnancy has no harmful effect on the weight or size of the foetus. This is what has been indicated in a study carried out by researchers of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Polytechnic University of Madrid), which also shows the positive relationship between the weight of sedentary mothers before pregnancy and the body size of their babies.

13 Nov 2009

McKesson integrates Horizon solution suite and RelayHealth to provide nationwide HIE

McKesson today announced Horizon Connect™, a key component of its “Connect” strategy to enable health information exchange (HIE) and patient care coordination within communities, across regions and throughout the United States.

13 Nov 2009

University of Leicester medic presents new research findings on adult asthma

Dr Salman Siddiqui from the University of Leicester's Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, will present his key PhD findings, 'Structure function Relationships in Adult Asthma' in a Doctoral Inaugural Lecture taking place on Wednesday 18 November.

13 Nov 2009

CaringBridge, a solution to keep patients from feeling isolated during hospital stays

Hospitals are placing higher restrictions on their visitation policies due to the threat of H1N1. While this helps reduce exposure to the virus, it also means that patients will see less of their family and friends, increasing their feeling of isolation.

13 Nov 2009

Lipid that accumulates in brain cells drives cell death, says research

The lipid that accumulates in brain cells of individuals with an inherited enzyme disorder also drives the cell death that is a hallmark of the disease, according to new research led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators.

13 Nov 2009

Quality and stress-free MRI service from Weiss Medical Associates

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) diagnostic clinic is an unlikely place to expect a warm, fuzzy, friendly staff. Having an MRI is serious business, often related to traumatic or orthopedic injuries, brain diseases or dental TMJ problems.

13 Nov 2009

PRP injections expedite the healing process in injured athletes

Injured athletes who have their own enriched plasma injected into their bodies are healing faster and spending less time on the bench or on the disabled list.

13 Nov 2009

Scientists to develop a treatment for rare genetic disorder, FOP

An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, is taking the first step in developing a treatment for a rare genetic disorder called fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), in which the body's skeletal muscles and soft connective tissue turns to bone, immobilizing patients over a lifetime with a second skeleton.

13 Nov 2009

Vanderbilt University researchers study role of statins in reducing flu-related deaths

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers are studying statins, the class of drugs long associated with lowering cholesterol, as a way to reduce H1N1-related deaths.

13 Nov 2009

Mechanical ventilation damages lungs, says scientist

As more Canadians are diagnosed with H1N1 influenza infection, some will be admitted to hospital. The most severely affected may be treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) and placed on a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe while they recover from the infection.

13 Nov 2009

CRPS patients fare better with aggressive physiotherapy treatment, says new study

The saying "more pain, more gain" may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), working through the pain of an aggressive physiotherapy program often leads to far better results than a more cautious pain-free approach.

13 Nov 2009

Key components of health care reform slow down the growth of health care costs, shows report

A new report released today by Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, shows that key components of health care reform could slow the growth of health care costs and offer real savings for companies and their employees.

13 Nov 2009

Health-related and psychosocial characteristics are associated with elder self-neglect

Seniors who neglect themselves, risking their own health and safety, tend to be individuals with limited social networks and little social engagement, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center.

13 Nov 2009

University of Colorado Hospital signs contract to implement Lawson enterprise applications

Lawson Software today announced that the University of Colorado Hospital signed a contract to implement multiple Lawson enterprise applications to help enhance its human resources operations and improve overall business processes. An existing Lawson customer, the hospital is adding Lawson Global Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Absence Management and Employee & Manager Self Service applications.

13 Nov 2009

New minimally invasive laser treatment saves the lives of twins with TTTS

As the number of women having twins has increased, so has the odds of developing a serious pregnancy complication called twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). This disorder affects as many as 15 percent of identical twin pregnancies, and results in uneven blood flow between the fetuses. Until recently the outcome was usually death or disabilities for the surviving babies.

13 Nov 2009

Masked hypertension in CKD children can increase risk of heart disease

Many children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who show normal blood pressure readings at the doctor's office have high blood pressure when tested at home, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).

13 Nov 2009

Hospital News and Research

Low-level physical activity has beneficial effects on materno-foetal health: Study

Focus on healthy lifestyle to maintain weight this holiday season

Findings on the use of Traumeel S in children with mucositis undergoing SCT presented

IBC and WebMD launch new, enhanced website to address health care needs

Exercise during pregnancy does not harm the health of foetus

McKesson integrates Horizon solution suite and RelayHealth to provide nationwide HIE

University of Leicester medic presents new research findings on adult asthma

CaringBridge, a solution to keep patients from feeling isolated during hospital stays

Lipid that accumulates in brain cells drives cell death, says research

Quality and stress-free MRI service from Weiss Medical Associates

PRP injections expedite the healing process in injured athletes

Scientists to develop a treatment for rare genetic disorder, FOP

Vanderbilt University researchers study role of statins in reducing flu-related deaths

Mechanical ventilation damages lungs, says scientist

CRPS patients fare better with aggressive physiotherapy treatment, says new study

Key components of health care reform slow down the growth of health care costs, shows report

Health-related and psychosocial characteristics are associated with elder self-neglect

University of Colorado Hospital signs contract to implement Lawson enterprise applications

New minimally invasive laser treatment saves the lives of twins with TTTS

Masked hypertension in CKD children can increase risk of heart disease

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