Archive: 19/02/2016

Early rehab may help spinal cord injury patients

(HealthDay)—Beginning rehabilitation soon after a spinal cord injury seems to lead to improvements in functioning for patients, according to a new study.

Feb 19, 2016

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Obesity can send kids' blood pressure soaring: study

(HealthDay)—Children and teens who become or stay obese may quickly face up to three times the risk of developing high blood pressure compared to their slimmer peers, a new study says.

Feb 19, 2016

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Check newborns of women who visited Zika-prone areas for infection: CDC

(HealthDay)—Healthy newborns of women who traveled in an area affected by the Zika virus within two weeks of delivery, or whose mothers show signs of Zika infection, should be checked for infection, U.S. health officials ...

Feb 19, 2016

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Growing evidence linking Zika to microcephaly: WHO

The World Health Organization said Friday it could still take months to determine for certain that the Zika virus causes the serious birth defect microcephaly, but said evidence was growing.

Feb 19, 2016

'Extreme' US worry about Zika impact in Haiti

A top US health official expressed "extreme concern" Friday over the potential for Zika to expand throughout Haiti and said the United States is helping the deeply impoverished Caribbean nation prepare.

Feb 19, 2016

Early behavior therapy better than medication in treating children with ADHD

In the United States, medication is the first line of treatment for 90 percent of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, Florida International University (FIU) researchers have determined ...

Feb 19, 2016

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Common problem for older adults: Losing the five key senses

It's a well-known fact that aging can lead to losing one's senses: vision, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. In previous studies, researchers have learned about the consequences of experiencing a decline in a single sense. ...

Feb 19, 2016

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Some hospice patients experience care transitions near life's end

Research has documented that end-of-life health care may be impacted by poor coordination and communication among healthcare providers. In fact, a report from the Institute of Medicine has suggested that people nearing the ...

Feb 19, 2016