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UCSF approach may one day be used to create new periods of plasticity in human brain

UCSF scientists report that they were able to prompt a new period of "plasticity," or capacity for change, in the neural circuitry of the visual cortex of juvenile mice. The approach, they say, might some day be used to create new periods of plasticity in the human brain that would allow for the repair of neural circuits following injury or disease.

27 Mar 2010

SAMHSA survey: Underage drinking rates reach more than 27.6% in the past month

More than a quarter of youth aged 12-20 (27.6 percent) drank alcohol in the past month, according to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The study shows that the underage drinking rates were as high as 40 percent in some states such as North Dakota and Vermont.

27 Mar 2010

CVS/pharmacy to help consumers dispose unwanted medication in an effort to protect the environment

CVS/pharmacy announced today that it will collect expired or unused medications from the public at two collection events in Rhode Island to be held at stores in the town of Coventry and the city of Cranston in April.

27 Mar 2010

ACF, FNS join forces to help communities provide children with nutritious meals during summer

In an effort to address childhood hunger and its impact on child development, health and learning, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, are notifying states that Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act can be used to assist families through the Summer Food Service Program.

27 Mar 2010

New minimally invasive surgery to correct chest wall deformity demonstrated at international conference

A new minimally invasive surgery to correct a chest wall deformity -- often known as pigeon chest -- was demonstrated Friday at an international conference attended by surgeons from the U.S., Canada, Argentina, Chile, Panama, Puerto Rico, Germany, Spain and Russia.

27 Mar 2010

Young adults increasingly flocking to EDs for medical treatment

Young adults, a generally healthy population, are increasingly flocking to emergency departments instead of outpatient clinics for medical treatment. Young adults remain the most likely age group to lack health insurance and often lose their insurance during this pivotal transition period between adolescence and adulthood.

27 Mar 2010

Bistro MD offers doctor-designed, chef-prepared gourmet meals

In recent years, the options for weight loss products and services have greatly expanded. The National Center for Health Statistics reported that more than 34% of Americans are currently considered obese. As a result of these dramatic statistics, more people are turning towards creative solutions to help them to achieve their weight loss goals.

27 Mar 2010

APHA petitioned EPA to adopt protective standards to safeguard public health from ground-level ozone

The American Public Health Association this week petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to adopt stronger, more protective standards to safeguard the health of the public from ground-level ozone.

27 Mar 2010

FDA: Outbreak of campylobacteriosis linked to drinking raw milk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with several state agencies, is alerting consumers to an outbreak of campylobacteriosis associated with drinking raw milk. At least 12 confirmed illnesses have been recently reported in Michigan. Symptoms of campylobacteriosis include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever.

27 Mar 2010

San Antonio residents to gather at The Westin La Cantera Resort for LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year campaign

On April 1, residents of San Antonio will gather at The Westin La Cantera Resort to “Mix & Mingle for a Cure,” from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)’s Man & Woman of the Year campaign.

27 Mar 2010

Aid groups should work to make Haiti self-sufficient, former President Clinton says

Former President Bill Clinton asked aid groups working in Haiti on Thursday to focus on making the nation more self-sufficient, the Associated Press reports. Clinton, the U.N. special envoy to Haiti, spoke ahead of a U.N. donor conference on rebuilding Haiti next week.

27 Mar 2010

HTA acquires medical office building in Sugar Land, Texas for $12.4M

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., a self-managed, non-traded, real estate investment trust, announced the completed acquisition of a medical office building located in Sugar Land, Texas for approximately $12,400,000.

27 Mar 2010

Oral Health America announces support for dental care benefits in health care reform bill

The health care reform bill passed by Congress, and now signed into law by President Obama, includes many provisions that will improve the nation's oral health. Most significantly, the bill does guarantee oral health coverage for children and allows for resources to extend oral disease prevention measures in every state. Over time, the bill's provisions can help to increase access to care for all ages.

27 Mar 2010

IHCIA made permanent as part of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act, the cornerstone legal authority for the provision of health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives, was made permanent when President Obama signed the bill on March 23, as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

27 Mar 2010

CRC Health's 2009 consolidated net revenue down 5.4%

CRC Health Corporation, a leading provider of substance abuse treatment and youth services through its wholly owned consolidated subsidiaries, announced its results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2009.

27 Mar 2010

CHF applauds Congress and the President for introducing universal health care coverage

Children's Health Fund strongly supports the reconciliation bill signed by President Barack Obama implementing positive changes and fixes to the health reform bill he signed earlier this week. This second piece of health reform legislation marks an unprecedented effort to make real and positive change for the health and well-being of children in this country.

27 Mar 2010

Health reform brings significant changes to Medicare, Medicare Advantage

As part of a series, "The Five Keys To Health Reform's Success Or Failure," Time writes: "Fiddling with Medicare is not for the faint of heart. ... But if there are to be far-reaching changes in the way medicine is practiced in this country, Medicare will have to drive them. ... 'Medicare has to go first,' says Len Nichols, director of the Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics at George Mason University.

27 Mar 2010

CA-MRSA becoming common among children admitted to PICU's

Once considered a hospital anomaly, community-acquired infections with drug-resistant strains of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus now turn up regularly among children hospitalized in the intensive-care unit, according to research from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

26 Mar 2010

Genetic instability in people with Fanconi anemia: New proteins in FA DNA repair pathway may help explain

Identification of two new proteins in the Fanconi anemia DNA repair pathway may help explain genetic instability in people with Fanconi anemia and how otherwise healthy people are susceptible to cancer from environmentally triggered DNA damage.

26 Mar 2010

Research Roundup: Middle class health cost burden, disparities and cancer, summary of new health law

The Growing Financial Burden Of Health Care: National And State Trends, 2001-2006 - This paper examines the ratio of total out-of-pocket spending for health care and insurance to total family income, using data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys for 2001-2006.

26 Mar 2010

Children News and Research

UCSF approach may one day be used to create new periods of plasticity in human brain

SAMHSA survey: Underage drinking rates reach more than 27.6% in the past month

CVS/pharmacy to help consumers dispose unwanted medication in an effort to protect the environment

ACF, FNS join forces to help communities provide children with nutritious meals during summer

New minimally invasive surgery to correct chest wall deformity demonstrated at international conference

Young adults increasingly flocking to EDs for medical treatment

Bistro MD offers doctor-designed, chef-prepared gourmet meals

APHA petitioned EPA to adopt protective standards to safeguard public health from ground-level ozone

FDA: Outbreak of campylobacteriosis linked to drinking raw milk

San Antonio residents to gather at The Westin La Cantera Resort for LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year campaign

Aid groups should work to make Haiti self-sufficient, former President Clinton says

HTA acquires medical office building in Sugar Land, Texas for $12.4M

Oral Health America announces support for dental care benefits in health care reform bill

IHCIA made permanent as part of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

CRC Health's 2009 consolidated net revenue down 5.4%

CHF applauds Congress and the President for introducing universal health care coverage

Health reform brings significant changes to Medicare, Medicare Advantage

CA-MRSA becoming common among children admitted to PICU's

Genetic instability in people with Fanconi anemia: New proteins in FA DNA repair pathway may help explain

Research Roundup: Middle class health cost burden, disparities and cancer, summary of new health law

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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