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Good Chemistry: Health & Wellness for Kids |
| Kids and Parents at ACS Health & Wellness Event Hundreds of children and parents in the Boston area got first-hand experience with health and wellness topics Sunday during a special event at the 234th national meeting of the American Chemical Society. Theygathered at the Museum of Science in Boston for a program entitled "Chemistry in Action: Health and Wellness." It featured experiments on protection from ultraviolet rays, healthful food choices, testing for glucose and other health and wellness-related subjects. The objective was to give children a better appreciation for science and scientists and to help them understand the many ways chemistry affects their everyday lives. Lending a hand at the event were volunteers from ACS Student Affiliates Chapters in the greater Boston area; ACS member volunteers from the Committee on Community Activities; and ACS staff. The ACS Office of Community Activities sponsored the event. (more) (less) |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:27:10 - Added by: taylor |
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Urinary Tract Infections in Children |
| October 2006 (Medialink) - Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common urological conditions diagnosed in children, accounting for over one-million visits to pediatricians' offices each year. However, UTIs may be a symptom of a more serious condition known as vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). VUR is a pediatric condition that causes urine to flow backwards from the bladder back up to the kidneys, through one or both of the ureters. Although VUR may resolve over time, it can be very serious. When left untreated, infected urine flows back into the kidney and this can lead to kidney infections. With time, this can also lead to scarring, poor kidney function and high blood pressure. The most common treatment for VUR is long-term, preventative antibiotics. However, according to a new study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2006 National Conference and Exhibition, endoscopic injection with DEFLUX(r) is nearly twice as effective as preventative antibiotics in lowering VUR-related UTI rates and is the only endoscopic VUR treatment approved by the FDA, offering an effective, safe and convenient alternative to antibiotics. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced for Q-Med |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:24:32 - Added by: taylor |
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Concerns for Children's Mental Health Care |
| In Pima County Arizona Mental health services are decreasing in quality and quanity. Children are being sent out of the area because there is NO care available in this county of over 1 million people. |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:23:47 - Added by: taylor |
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Gaps in Health Care - Immunization for kids / children |
| Depite spending millions of dollars our kids are not well protected. Overall 1 in 3 children is not fully vaccinated (millions of kids). In some aera 2 out of 3 kids are not fully vaccinated. This is a 'Gap in Health Care'. This data is for the US. In many other countries it is even worse. Know moer about 'Gaps in Healthcare' from www.meandmyhealth.com |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:22:23 - Added by: taylor |
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Does Your Child Need To Lose Weight? |
| Parents who want their children to lose weight for health reasons face a difficult task when initiating a discussion about the topic. |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:21:37 - Added by: taylor |
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Heart Disease in Children - Health Connection |
| Heart Disease doesn't just affect adults. It can also dramatically affect the lives of babies and children. |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:18:54 - Added by: taylor |
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Tips for Caring for Seniors |
| After a lifetime of caring for us, sometimes our parents need us to care for them. Here are some tips on making that easier. |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:12:43 - Added by: taylor |
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Tips for Caring for Seniors |
| After a lifetime of caring for us, sometimes our parents need us to care for them. Here are some tips on making that easier. |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:10:40 - Added by: taylor |
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Senior Health |
| A Look into medications and ospice on the central coast. See the whole documentary with other aspects of healthcare at http://calpolytv.calpoly.edu/ |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:05:19 - Added by: taylor |
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Senior Health |
| A Look into medications and ospice on the central coast. See the whole documentary with other aspects of healthcare at http://calpolytv.calpoly.edu/ |
| Date: 2007-11-26 07:04:47 - Added by: taylor |
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