Overweight & Obesity
Mexico surpasses US in obesity
Mexico has surpassed the United States in levels of adult obesity, though the country remains far below levels found in some island nations and parts of the Middle East.
Jul 10, 2013
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Page 10 - News tagged with adoption
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Argentina to offer IVF for same-sex, straight couples
Argentina on Wednesday approved in-vitro fertilization for same-sex and heterosexual couples in the national health care system, in theory ending problems many had with affording the procedures.
Jun 6, 2013
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Health
More doctors, hospitals using electronic records
(AP)—The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.
May 22, 2013
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Health
60 percent of peds hospitals have electronic health records
(HealthDay)—Since 2008 there has been an increase in the proportion of children's hospitals adopting electronic health records (EHRs), with EHRs in almost 60 percent of children's hospitals in 2011, according to research ...
Apr 17, 2013
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Health
British-Chinese adoption study
Research by Professor Alan Rushton, King's College London and the British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF) gives new insight into the long-term effects and outcomes for children adopted from abroad.
Feb 15, 2013
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Other
AMA delegates adopt physician employment principles
(HealthDay)—The number of employed physicians is rising, prompting adoption of physician employment principles by the American Medical Association, presented at the American Medical Association Interim Meeting, held from ...
Nov 27, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Good quality of life for couples who adopt
Couples who adopt after unsuccessful IVF treatment have a better quality of life than both childless couples and couples without fertility problems, reveals a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, ...
Nov 12, 2012
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Health
US judge seeks go-ahead in abortion case
(AP)—A Nevada state judge says he's got authority to order an abortion for a pregnant 32-year-old mentally disabled woman, even against the will of her Catholic adoptive parents.
Nov 5, 2012
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Health
'Adoption activity days' can help children find new families
Children's parties or activity days, where prospective adopters meet children awaiting adoption, could be part of the solution to the current adoption crisis, according to research that will be showcased during the Economic ...
Oct 26, 2012
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Pediatrics
Pediatricians should provide support for adoptive families
(HealthDay)—As more children are adopted each year, pediatricians must be knowledgeable about adoption issues and model positive language for adoptive families, according to a clinical report published online Sept. 24 in ...
Sep 25, 2012
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