Archive: 27/11/2014

Health care organizations see value of telemedicine

(HealthDay)—Health care organizations are developing and implementing telemedicine programs, although many have yet to receive reimbursement, according to a report published by Foley & Lardner.

Nov 27, 2014

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Breast cancer treatments more effective now than in the past

(HealthDay)—Comparison of recurrence and outcome patterns shows that current treatments for breast cancer are more effective than previous therapies, according to research published online Nov. 24 in the Journal of Clinical ...

Nov 27, 2014

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Turkey fryer mishaps can cause serious burns

(HealthDay)— Celebration can quickly turn to tragedy if popular turkey fryers are misused on Thanksgiving Day, experts say.

Nov 27, 2014

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Want kids to eat better? Get them cooking

(HealthDay)—Getting kids involved in the kitchen, through cooking classes or at home, may make them more likely to choose healthy foods, according to a recent review.

Nov 27, 2014

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Don't let chronic heartburn spoil your Thanksgiving feast

(HealthDay) —Planning on seconds at Thanksgiving Day dinner this year? If you suffer from chronic heartburn—clinically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—a few steps may help minimize the aftereffects.

Nov 27, 2014

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Expert shares gluten-free Thanksgiving tips

(HealthDay)—Thanksgiving meals can pose a challenge for people who have to eat a gluten-free diet, an expert says.

Nov 27, 2014

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Eight dead from Lassa fever in Benin, 170 under observation

Eight people have died in the west African nation of Benin from an outbreak of Lassa fever, while 170 others have been placed under observation, officials said Thursday.

Nov 27, 2014

Fragile X study offers hope of new autism treatment

People affected by a common inherited form of autism could be helped by a drug that is being tested as a treatment for cancer.

Nov 27, 2014

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Pakistan initiates polio campaign in restive tribal region

Pakistan Thursday launched a polio vaccination campaign in the restive North Waziristan tribal region bordering Afghanistan, where Al-Qaeda and Taliban militants have sanctuaries.

Nov 27, 2014

Reporting on Ebola and how the media can learn from the past

This week Edith Cowan University's Trevor Cullen considers the media's role in spreading the word about diseases, with a focus on the threat posed by Ebola.

Nov 27, 2014

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