Archive for November, 2009

HEALTH SCAN - Washington Post


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HEALTH SCAN
Washington Post
That's the question that propels the one-hour documentary, created by Gayle Kirschenbaum, that airs on Discovery Health on Tuesday at 8 pm as part of "Baby

Dozens of infants die annually from Shaken Baby Syndrome - Jerusalem Post

Dozens of infants die annually from Shaken Baby Syndrome
Jerusalem Post
The Health Ministry has posted advice on how to calm infants, when to hold them, how to cope with colic and how much crying is "normal" on its
650 Infants Die Annually in Eretz YisraelYeshiva World News
650 infants die annually in IsraelYnetnews

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Flu Update - Providence Journal


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Flu Update
Providence Journal
•Vaccine is now available for women who have had a baby within the past six months. Women should contact their obstetricians to get a swine-flu shot.
Babies arrive with limited H1N1 protectionChicago Tribune
H1N1 vaccinations for parents of infants and pregnant women Dec. 3Arlington Advocate
Flu vaccine flow to area clinics seen easing a bitOmaha World-Herald
AfricaNews -Inquirer.net -Denver Post
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Pregnancy in HIV women - Republica


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Pregnancy in HIV women
Republica
be done on whether the treatment combination should be continued, changed or stopped altogether, keeping in mind the health of the mother and the baby.
WHO recommends earlier treatment for HIV and a halt in use of ZeritLos Angeles Times
WHO Issues New HIV RecommendationsMedscape
Pennsylvania Department of Health Stresses Importance of HIV Testing in PR Newswire (press release)
Examiner.com
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My Baby Would Have Died Under the Stupak Amendment - AlterNet

My Baby Would Have Died Under the Stupak Amendment
AlterNet
The selective termination that saved my baby's life would not be covered under the Stupak-Pitts Amendment. I always considered myself pro-choice,

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Call to ban BPA baby bottle after ‘compelling’ breast cancer link - Herald Sun

Call to ban BPA baby bottle after 'compelling' breast cancer link
Herald Sun
And a group of scientists from universities across the country wrote to Health Secretary Andy Burnham urging the Government to be "consistent with the
Plea over chemical in baby bottlesThe Press Association
BPA Babies and Cash RegistersThe Daily Score (blog)
FDA likely to delay ruling on BPAMilwaukee Journal Sentinel

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How Health Costs Can Lower Tax Bills - Wall Street Journal

How Health Costs Can Lower Tax Bills
Wall Street Journal
Expenses for cosmetic surgery, baby formula or diapers (although pregnancy tests qualify), hair transplants, gym memberships and spa treatments,

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As Moms Age, More Babies Born With Down Syndrome - ABC News


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As Moms Age, More Babies Born With Down Syndrome
ABC News
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The percentage of children born with Down syndrome has increased by about one percent per year since 1979, according to new
More Babies are Being Born with Down SyndromeeMaxHealth

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Expect rising healthcare costs with and without aging baby boomers - National Post

Expect rising healthcare costs with and without aging baby boomers
National Post
It's increased spending on health care, especially Medicare and Medicaid, which the CBO estimates will grow from about 5% of US GDP today to more than 17%

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WHO recommends earlier treatment for HIV and a halt in use of Zerit - Los Angeles Times


Washington Post
WHO recommends earlier treatment for HIV and a halt in use of Zerit
Los Angeles Times
"We are sending a clear message that breastfeeding is a good option for every baby, even those with HIV-positive mothers, when they have access" to ART,
WHO Issues New HIV RecommendationsMedscape
Pennsylvania Department of Health Stresses Importance of HIV Testing in PR Newswire (press release)
Dr. Lauren G. Brewington, MD, MSExaminer.com

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