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"Twin outbreaks of a flu-like illness and dysentery in a remote region of Papua New Guinea have killed 47 people and infected another 2,000 villagers, a senior medical official said Monday," Agence France-Presse reports. According to provincial health adviser Doctor Theo Likei, the WHO has collected and is testing samples of the virus from the "stricken villages" (8/31). Additionally, the country is experiencing a cholera outbreak - "the first time the disease has officially been confirmed in the country," the BBC reports (Mercer, 8/31).

1 Sep 2009

Home births performed by registered midwives are safe and natural

Having your baby at home is as safe as birth in the hospital, according to a new study published in the September Canadian Medical Association Journal. In Ontario, as in BC where the study was conducted, Registered Midwives are the only heath care professionals who attend home births.

31 Aug 2009

PacifiCord to start its fifth free prenatal class in Southern California

Dedicated to serving the private cord blood banking needs of Southern California, PacifiCord (www.pacificord.com) today announced it will be offering free prenatal classes in Temecula starting September 21, 2009.

31 Aug 2009

CP Family Network's guide helps parents find resouces for their children with Cerebral Palsy

What started with the frustration of three families in three different states to find resources for their children with Cerebral Palsy has turned into the CP Family Network's "Survival Guides" for all 50 states. The non-profit organization announced today the completion of the last guide.

26 Aug 2009

COVERPLAY's play yard slipcovers offer protection against germs

Concerned parents have one more new product to add to their germ-fighting arsenal. A Los Angeles based company, COVERPLAY has introduced a line of playful play yard slipcovers that fit snugly over most portable play yards protecting the surface from germs.

25 Aug 2009

A new therapy for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux in babies

20% of parents seek medical help because of the frequent regurgitation (spitting up food) of their baby and the accompanying discomfort (crying). Reputed medical journal "Archives of Disease in Childhood" of the "British Medical Journal" group recently published the results of the clinical research project that began at the end of 2006 in the Children's gastroenterology department of the Brussels University Hospital.

25 Aug 2009

Field and DNA studies reveal that marine reserves aid in shark conservation measures

A long-term field and DNA study by the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at Stony Brook University, University of Miami, Field Museum of Chicago and others has shown that young lemon sharks born at the Bimini islands, Bahamas, tend to stay near their coastal birthplace for many years.

25 Aug 2009

PacifiCord to conduct free prenatal classes in San Diego from September 2009

25 Aug 2009

U.S. stands divided on Obama with positive and negative ratings

As the summer winds down, President Obama’s job numbers continue to move in a downward way. In June, 54% of U.S. adults gave him positive ratings and 46% gave the president negative marks.

24 Aug 2009

The Canadian Red Cross supports local emergency measures after tornado encounter

The Canadian Red Cross is reminding all individuals and families about the importance of emergency preparedness, after a tornado touched down in the City of Vaughan last night.

24 Aug 2009

Mom & Baby mobile health centers serve pregnant women, teenagers and children

Four years after the hurricanes of 2005, four March of Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers(R) serve as the primary health care providers for thousands of pregnant women, teenagers and children living along the Gulf Coast.

24 Aug 2009

Expectant mothers cautioned against using home fetal Doppler devices

Mums-to-be are being advised not to use personal monitors (Doppler devices) to listen to their baby's heartbeat at home over fears that they may lead to delays in seeking help for reduced fetal movements.

21 Aug 2009

Does fetal fibronectin testing change patient management in women at risk of preterm labour?

Hologic, Inc. has announced the publication of the first of its kind study evaluating the impact of fetal fibronectin (fFN) testing among both symptomatic and asymptomatic pregnant women at risk for preterm birth. The study, "Does fetal fibronectin testing change patient management in women at risk of preterm labour?" by researchers at King's College, London, England appears in the on-line version of the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.

20 Aug 2009

Infant sleep environments depicted in magazines targeted to women of childbearing age

More than one third of photos in women's magazines depicted babies in unsafe sleep positions, according to a new study in Pediatrics. Additionally, the study found that two-thirds of sleep environments depicted in these magazines were also unsafe.

17 Aug 2009

Ad audit: Club for growth's anti-government message

An anti-tax group goes after health care proposals in Congress, alleging they would lead to health care rationing and crushing government deficits. But the campaign includes some dubious comparisons with the British health system, and the group’s recommended solutions are open to question.

17 Aug 2009

Health Canada approves Multaq (Dronedarone) for atrial fibrillation

Sanofi-aventis Canada announced today that Multaq (dronedarone, 400 mg tablets) has received Health Canada approval for the treatment of patients with a history of, or current atrial fibrillation to reduce their risk of cardiovascular hospitalization due to this condition.

12 Aug 2009

Research looks at drop in delivery-related rate of death for infants born at term

During about the last 20 years, the risk of delivery-related death at birth or shortly thereafter for term infants has decreased nearly 40 percent in Scotland, with the largest contributing factor being a decrease in the number of deaths caused by a lack of oxygen for the baby during the childbirth process, according to a study in the August 12 issue of JAMA.

12 Aug 2009

Oxygen treatment may speed memory loss associated with Alzheimer's

A 65-year-old women goes into the hospital for routine hip surgery. Six months later, she develops memory loss and is later diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Just a coincidence? Researchers at the University of South Florida and Vanderbilt University don't think so. They suspect that the culprit precipitating Alzheimer's disease in the elderly women may be a routine administration of high concentrations of oxygen for several hours during, or following, surgery - a hypothesis borne out in a recent animal model study.

12 Aug 2009

New personal assistance voice dialer for seniors who need to call for help in an emergency

eMed-ID, the world's first emergency medical device franchise, announced today the launch of eMed-Alert, a next-generation personal assistance voice dialer designed for seniors who may need to call for help in an emergency. With more than 11 million Americans age 65 and older living alone today, eMed-Alert provides seniors a way to maintain their independence.

11 Aug 2009

Stress management to male nursing in Johns Hopkins Nursing Summer issue

The birth of a baby. A diagnosis of breast cancer. The frailty that comes with old age. They are part of the dynamic, complex, and ever-changing landscape that makes up a women's life span. Whatever the ailment, Hopkins nurses are empowering women to embrace healthier lifestyles.

11 Aug 2009

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Also in Global Health news: Flu, cholera in PNG; improving life awards; HIV/AIDS in Rwanda; men and maternal/child health; MDR-TB in India

Home births performed by registered midwives are safe and natural

PacifiCord to start its fifth free prenatal class in Southern California

CP Family Network's guide helps parents find resouces for their children with Cerebral Palsy

COVERPLAY's play yard slipcovers offer protection against germs

A new therapy for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux in babies

Field and DNA studies reveal that marine reserves aid in shark conservation measures

PacifiCord to conduct free prenatal classes in San Diego from September 2009

U.S. stands divided on Obama with positive and negative ratings

The Canadian Red Cross supports local emergency measures after tornado encounter

Mom & Baby mobile health centers serve pregnant women, teenagers and children

Expectant mothers cautioned against using home fetal Doppler devices

Does fetal fibronectin testing change patient management in women at risk of preterm labour?

Infant sleep environments depicted in magazines targeted to women of childbearing age

Ad audit: Club for growth's anti-government message

Health Canada approves Multaq (Dronedarone) for atrial fibrillation

Research looks at drop in delivery-related rate of death for infants born at term

Oxygen treatment may speed memory loss associated with Alzheimer's

New personal assistance voice dialer for seniors who need to call for help in an emergency

Stress management to male nursing in Johns Hopkins Nursing Summer issue

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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