Centre prof is getting buzz for study of energy drinks
Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
Lexington :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-17 08:36:26 -0700 | health-news
Energy drinks, packed with caffeine, sugar and vitamin blends, appear to provide not much more of a brain boost than a good old cup of Joe. New research by a Centre College behavioral neuroscience professor and her students found energy...
Nursing Assistant Week observed
Source: The Medical Leader
Pikeville :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-16 13:48:30 -0700 | health-news
The 36th Annual National Nursing Assistant Week is June 13-20. This week was created to show appreciation to the nursing assistants who dedicate their lives to the well-being of others. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has more than 100 nursing assistants,...
The Face of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)
Source: World of Psychology & Mental Health
Lexington :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-15 09:52:55 -0700 | health-news
All around us there are competent, smiling people with good hearts and good jobs. Stand-up men and women who do their best to provide for their family, friends, children, and co-workers. People who laugh easily at others' jokes, generously offer...
We need an Apple Genius Bar for patients
Source: Kevin M.D. Medical Blog
Louisville :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-14 11:00:58 -0700 | health-news
The last time I was there checking out a pesky problem on my iPhone I couldn't help but wonder: why can't we have something like that to deal with our common health issues? Genius Bars are located in Apple Stores...
UCD Health System to include sexual orientation, gender identity in e-records
Source: Sacramento Bee
Sacramento :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-13 11:36:50 -0700 | health-news
Beginning today, the health system is emailing a questionnaire that invites patients to share their sexual orientation and gender identity with their UC Davis physician. Officials said about 76,000 patients who use the online communications system to access their medical...
Affordable Survival Training Tips and Tricks For Well-Behaved Pet
Posted by: LatestSurvivalNeeds
Louisville :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-13 05:34:59 -0700 | health-news
It makes no difference if you buy a new puppy or an older dog you still need to put in the time and effort to train your pet. This article will give you some affordable survival training tips to get...
Integrative Medicine: New study supports heart supplement
Source: Sacramento Bee
Sacramento :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-13 00:53:50 -0700 | health-news
Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle has been damaged and can no longer pump blood efficiently. Multiple things can increase your risk of heart failure, such as a myocardial infarction (heart attack), high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Heart...
Shriners/UCD orthopedics center ranked among nation's best
Source: Sacramento Bee
Sacramento :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-12 12:10:47 -0700 | health-news
News & World Report's 2013-14 rankings of children's hospitals in the United States. It was ranked among the top 50 pediatric orthopedic programs in conjunction with UC Davis Children's Hospital, part of the UCD Medical Center in Sacramento...The rankings also...
Mortality rankings improve at UK HealthCare
Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
London :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-10 16:17:32 -0700 | health-news
University of Kentucky HealthCare improved its patient mortality rankings in the last 10 months, moving up to 11th-best out of 100 peer institutions, according to new numbers from the University HealthSystem Consortium. In the previous fiscal year, UK HealthCare ranked...
UK Healthcare using $30 million in cash to outfit 8th floor of new hospital
Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
London :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-10 12:27:42 -0700 | health-news
University of Kentucky Healthcare officials said Monday they will use $30 million in cash to outfit the 8th floor of Pavilion A at UK Chandler Hospital in coming months. The $592 million patient tower has been open since 2010, but...
Planned Parenthood in Ind., Ky., to merge
Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
Louisville :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-10 10:50:28 -0700 | health-news
The Planned Parenthood affiliates in Kentucky and Indiana are merging starting next month. The new nonprofit announced Monday will be known as Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky and will serve patients at 28 health centers across the two states....
I Care: His message of hope: I survived rare disease
Source: Sacramento Bee
Sacramento :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-10 00:49:11 -0700 | health-news
Once at the room, Bob is happy to sit and share his story of recovery. He tells how in 2009 he developed a rare condition called Churg-Strauss syndrome and how therapy gave him the ability to walk again. Bob spent...
Asthmapolis Receives Second Investment from the California HealthCare Foundation
Source: PR Newswire
Louisville :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-07 11:27:16 -0700 | health-news
Asthmapolis, which now totals $1,047,000 , is directed at helping to support respiratory health management with the underserved in . Asthmapolis uses a novel combination of smartphone applications and snap-on inhaler sensors that track when and how often patients use...
Healthy Choices blog: CDC facts about skin cancer from sun or tanning bed exposure
Source: Sacramento Bee
Sacramento :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-06 18:14:44 -0700 | health-news
This blog sacbee.com Web May 24, 2013 Just in time for the summer solstice on June 21, here's some information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the dangers of sun damage: Your skin will pay a price...
Caring for the smallest patients: PMC physicians committed to quality
Source: The Medical Leader
Pikeville :: KY :: USA | updated 2013-06-06 15:52:10 -0700 | health-news
Everyone hopes for a healthy baby, but some newborns are born with conditions that require specialized medical attention...Doctors often see that a babys recovery progresses quicker with the interaction of their family...Tiffany said, The staff treated Zane like he was...
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