(Newswise)–Gently rocking embryos while they grow during in vitro fertilization (IVF) improves pregnancy rates in mice by 22 percent, new University of Michigan research shows. The procedure could one day lead to significantly higher IVF success rates in humans. Researchers built a device that imitates the motion that embryos experience in the body as they […]
County health reminds parents to vaccinate their children
SAN DIEGO–The H1N1 vaccine has been receiving a lot of attention these days. While it’s important that everyone gets vaccinated against this new flu virus, it’s imperative for parents to make sure their children also have the other recommended vaccines to protect them from diseases that could endanger their health. January 17-23 is Preteen Vaccination […]
Adolescents vulnerable to whooping cough and chicken pox
SAN DIEGO COUNTY–The H1N1 vaccine has been receiving a lot of attention these days. While it’s important that everyone gets vaccinated against this new flu virus, it’s imperative for parents to make sure their children also have the other recommended vaccines to protect them from diseases that could endanger their health. January 17-23 is Preteen […]
Medicare “Doughnut Hole” causes seniors to skip diabetes meds
(Newswise)–Medicare recipients with diabetes who have a gap in their Part D prescription drug benefits—known as the “doughnut hole” — have higher out-of-pocket drug costs and are less likely to stick to their medications than those who have supplemental drug benefits, a new study confirms. Surprisingly, generic-only drug plans to cover the gap only modestly […]
Brain imaging may help diagnose autism
(Newswise)–Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) process sound and language a fraction of a second slower than children without ASDs, and measuring magnetic signals that mark this delay may become a standardized way to diagnose autism. Researchers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia report their findings in an online article in the journal Autism Research, […]
County announces mass H1N1 vaccination events
SAN DIEGO COUNTY–The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announces a series of five H1N1 mass vaccination events for San Diego County residents, beginning with a clinic this Friday at Qualcomm Stadium. “We would like to remind County residents that H1N1 is still very active in our communities,” said Dianne Jacob, Chairwoman, […]
How flu succeeds
(Newswise)–Investigators at Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham), Mount Sinai School of Medicine (Mount Sinai), the Salk Institute for Biological Studies (Salk) and the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF) have identified 295 human cell factors that influenza A strains must harness to infect a cell, including the currently circulating swine-origin H1N1. The […]
Banishing germs — Lather well and count to 15
(Newswise)–Cleaning hands with either soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers can effectively prevent the spread of bacterial or viral infections. The December issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter offers information and tips to help ensure clean hands. For killing germs on unsoiled hands, hand sanitizers are more effective than washing. The sanitizer gel should […]
Tips to safeguard travelers’ health
(NAPSI)-Following a few simple tips can help protect travelers from a common and often dangerous condition. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot within a deep vein. It commonly occurs in the thigh or calf and can develop after any major surgery, but people who have surgery on the legs and […]
Put sports injuries on ice
(Newswise)–The tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson this past March put a spotlight on the potential risks inherent to skiing, as well as the deadly consequences that can result from head trauma. Richardson died two days after suffering an epidural hematoma and slipping into a coma. What at first appeared to be a minor bump […]