Tullman, Keywell Take Aim At Health Care

Health experts issue warning on deadly whooping cough threat

His partner in 7wire is Lee Shapiro, Allscripts’ former president. Lightbank and 7wire previously have co-invested in solar panel installer SoCore Energy LLC, which was sold to Edison International this year. Zest Health will be different. Keywell and Tullman will be akin to co-chairmen, Keywell said.
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Excela Health System memo draws scrutiny

The program also offers free immunization clinics for uninsured and underinsured adults every Saturday in September. Doctors suggest parents take advantage of the clinic, which offers vaccines for both kids and adults. Dimer recommends the vaccine for parents and caregivers – “anyone that would smooch a baby,” she says. The goal is to avoid having hospitals packed with newborns come January. “Anyone that’s going to be around their child or baby – caregivers, grandparents, aunts, uncles – everyone. Make sure they’re vaccinated,” says Dimer. Michelle says she’s grateful her little girl won the battle, and she hopes others can learn from their experience.
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Hospitals commonly develop medical staff development policies to monitor their manpower needs, Dr. Geraci said. “There are unwritten [conflict of interest] policies that may exist. What makes this instance stand out is because it was written down and it was formally adopted.” Ms. Miele acknowledged that Excela expects to post “double-digit millions of dollars” in operating losses when fiscal 2012 audited results are released in two weeks, although investment gains should put the health system in the black overall.
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Nutrition, Public Health And Food Stamps

A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study of the impact of the cuts that some in Congress proposed found they would lead to greater poverty and food insecurity, with as many as 1.2 million children losing eligibility for free or reduced price school meals. Opponents of the SNAP program claim it suffers from problems of fraud. That is not true; the rate is low and falling. Others claim that too many are eligible for SNAP. That is the result of our current recession, which began in 2007. Some wonder what people buy with SNAP. The answer is foodbut no food that will be eaten in the store and no hot food.
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Nutrition Information for Raw Fruits, Vegetables, and Fish

These posters show nutrition information for the 20 most frequently consumed raw fruits, vegetables, and fish in the United States. Retail stores are welcome to download the posters, print, display and/or distribute them to consumers in close proximity to the relevant foods in the stores. The list of food items with nutrition information reflects the updates published in the Federal Register of August 17, 2006 (71 FR 47439) . FDA also encourages consumers to view the posters. A text (html) version is also available for online viewing. To print posters, please select the poster size that is appropriate for your printer.
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Nutrition Q&A: Getting fiber from whole grains

Gallery Health expert-approved recipes: Elaine Gordon, a certified health education specialist, offers her picks for everything from breakfast to dessert. A: Your questions seem simple, but theyre not. Answering them, however, is important because they focus on two healthful eating goals: 1) Eat more whole grains and 2) Eat more dietary fiber. Both are supported by research evidence. Eating sufficient whole grains, as part of a healthful eating plan, can protect against cardiovascular disease and help maintain a healthful body weight. Some research shows that eating enough whole grains can reduce insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Research on dietary fiber shows that a sufficient amount can protect against cardiovascular disease, obesity and Type 2 diabetes, and can promote digestive health .
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Realistic Expectations For New ‘breakthrough’ Blood Pressure Technology

Many more companies are working on new devices. Measuring Blood Pressure: Its Complicated Why the discrepancy between office-based measurements and ABPM? The same discrepancy between office measurement and ABPM has also been seen in trials of blood pressure drugs, but disappears in randomized, double-blind trials. In those trials ABPM measurements will generally be lower than office-based measurements, but the difference between the placebo and active arms will be consistent.The authors of theHeartpaper offer a number of reasons why office measurementsare often less reliable.
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BP in Childhood Foretells Adult Hypertension

“On the other hand, sustained elevation of BP indicates prehypertension or hypertension and may require pharmacological treatment and/or significant lifestyle modification,” he wrote. “These kids should be encouraged to exercise regularly, reduce dietary sodium intake, and overweight/obese children should work to lose weight.” Childhood Overweight or Obesity Tu noted in his study that 59% of the participants who were diagnosed with hypertension as adults were either overweight or obese as children. Watson’s study delved deeper into the weight issue in the same cohort of Indianapolis children. Before leaving high school, 68% of the participants had a normal weight, 16% were overweight (85th to less than the 95th percentile of BMI adjusted for age and sex), and 16% were obese (95th percentile or higher). The rate of adult hypertension was 6% among those with a normal weight as children, 14% for those who were overweight, and 26% for those who were obese.
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Blood pressure

Blood pressure readings are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and are given as two numbers. For example, 110 over 70 (written as 110/70). The top number is the systolic blood pressure reading. It represents the maximum pressure exerted when the heart contracts. The bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure reading. It represents the minimum pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest. To obtain your blood pressure measurement, your health care provider will wrap the blood pressure cuff snugly around your upper arm, positioning it so that the lower edge of the cuff is 1 inch above the bend of the elbow.
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Nutrition Program Officer

We believe in local development through capacity building of NGOs so that we can empower their representatives and our interns by helping to develop technical expertise, strategic capacity, and enable better responses to the needs of beneficiaries. Our partner in Kampong Speu is looking for a Nutrition Program Officer to support their work. The Role: The incumbent will support nutrition program management, ensuring that the proper processes are in place and are being utilized. Nutrition Programming Advise on program implementation modalities (targeting criteria, mobilization, local partnerships, participant training, staffing, etc.) in coordination with supervisor Identify training needs and plan, develop, conduct, and supervise training of internal and external nutrition staff members in line with national nutrition protocols Improve planning and coordination of current and possible new projects Assess the needs of identified locations with local authorities and health personnel (human resources, material, and/or training needs; rehabilitation, etc.) Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of current and future programming in relation to nutrition, food security and livelihoods in the local context Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Develop project monitoring, including participatory methods, progress reporting, review of stated indicators, program adherence to methodology, budget expenditure, etc. Identify opportunities for assessments, research or publication related to ongoing programming, particularly disaster risk reduction (DDR) Contribute to developing concept papers and proposals for prospective donors Participate in updating the nutrition strategy, in addition to the larger country strategy to which it contributes Representation Represent the organization externally and collaborate with government authorities, NGOs, and donors Ensure that all relevant stakeholders have information about the organizations background, program, objectives, working areas, duration of programs and activities in the field Promote and reinforce relationship with district and province technical authorities Ensure correct MOUs are in place with relevant district/province stakeholders Qualifications and skills required: Degree in Nutrition Science, or other relevant training A high level of analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills is essential Experience in facilitation and training would be an asset Organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes Able to work collaboratively to achieve stated goals — Workforce Humanity provides you with: – Experience in the field in the international development/humanitarian sector – Access to a resource library with guidelines and tools from the NGO sector, to a career development centre, and to advice from experienced humanitarian workers – A member forum to share and learn from experiences of other participants This is unpaid and participants must pay the administrative fee as well as their travel costs (flight, visa, insurance, accommodation, etc.). How to apply: To apply send an email to Sara@WorkforceHumanity.com including your cover letter and CV.
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Get the most nutrition from your apple

The peel also contains Vitamin K, which helps the blood coagulate, and folate, which the body uses in the formation of new cells. Minerals According to the University of Illinois, apple peels are an excellent source of important minerals, including calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. Calcium and phosphorus promote strong bones and teeth, while potassium supports healthy cell, heart and digestive function. Fiber Apple peels contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, and about two-thirds of the fiber in an apple is in the skin. Fiber has many health benefits, from lowering cholesterol and aiding digestion to promoting satiety that helps with weight control.
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Will Vitamins Extend Your Lifespan Or Just Shrink Your Piggy Bank?

iStockphoto Recently researchers delivered a double dose of negative press for consumers regarding the use of vitamins and supplements. First, the University of Minnesota reported the results of the 19-year Iowa Women’s Health Study, which followed more than 38,000 women who were around age 62 at the start of the study in 1986. It found that the use of multivitamins actually slightly increased the risk of death for these women. Then came news that the regular use of Vitamin E actually increased the risk of prostate cancer in men, in a study funded by the National Cancer Institute and reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Building muscle with ‘B-vitamins’

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Star Interior Designer Redefines Beauty After Hair Loss

Expats debate cause of hair loss in women

… When you have hair, there’s sort of this natural boundary that we have. And somehow without it, I’ve become kind of more vulnerable.” Laura Resen How her romantic life changed after she shaved her head “Very rarely now do I ever get approached by African-American men, which is a little surprising and kind of disturbing on another level for me. … I think black men and black women have hair issues.
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Hair Loss Prevention 101

Initially, the cause of the baldness will be identified. After the cause of the baldness has been identified, effective treatment options will be recommended. It is important to note that because there are different causes of male hair loss, not every type of treatment will be effective for every man. Some people might have excellent results from over the counter treatment options, but this type of treatment is not effective for treating every one of the most common causes of hair loss in men. Furthermore, some treatments provide men with synthetic hair as a replacement for their natural hair, which is not ideal for most men. Finding the right treatment involves providing men with the results they want to see. Puig Hair Restoration Center strives to provide men who are dealing with hair loss with an effective way to overcome their challenges.
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Though men like to think that they’ll have a full head of hair well past their primes, reality tells a different story. By the age of 35, about two-thirds of men will experience some appreciable hair loss while nearly 85 percent of men will have significantly thinning hair by the age of 50. It’s not all bad news, though. There are ways that you can slow a receding hairline, so sit tight as AskMen gives you a crash course. Welcome to Hair Loss Prevention 101. What causes hair loss? Although hair loss can be blamed on your mom and dad (i.e., genetics) there are other causespreventable onesthat include nutritional deficiency, infection, prescription drugs, chemical hair products, and even emotional stress.
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Hair Loss – Home Treatment

It blocks the production of androgens, which lead to loss of hair. Tagamet: as a histamine blocker, it is normally used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers. It is anti-androgenic and has been used to treat excessive hair growth on womens faces. Estrogen: As a hormone replacement therapy, estrogen is prescribed as a pill or cream for women in menopause experiencing hair loss.
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How to Prevent Hair Loss: 8 Medically Tested Treatments

This may be easier for women because inherited hair loss ( androgenetic alopecia ) causes a general thinning that is usually not as severe as it is in men. Hair sprays, dyes, and perms can help make the hair appear fuller. In women with inherited hair loss, hair care and the occasional use of grooming products, hair sprays, hair color, teasing, permanents, or frequent washing will not increase hair loss. But if your hair loss is caused by hair care, then perms and dyes may contribute to more hair loss.
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Puig Hair Restoration Center Introduces Latest Hair Loss Treatments for Men

Medical experts, however, said while there isnt any conclusive evidence that tap water is the direct cause they didnt rule out the countrys and the Gulfs treated water as one of the factors responsible for hair loss. They also said that hair loss and thinning is a result of multiple factors including hormonal imbalance, genetics, vitamin deficiency, stress and/or poor nutrition. Dr K. Balachandran, Specialist Dermatologist at Aster, Dubai, told Gulf News: There is no conclusive scientific study yet that says treated water is the direct cause of hair loss. Related Links ‘I’m plagued by pigmentation on my face’ He explained thyroid and hormonal imbalances are major causes for hair loss in women.
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High Blood Pressure Risk Rising Among U.s. Youths

Bernard Rosner, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Mass., said in a statement . “It’s a very sneaky thing.” High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a problem in which blood pushes too hard against a person’s blood vessels, potentially causing damage to the vessels and organs like the heart, according to WebMD . Risk factors for hypertension in children include obesity, sodium intake and family history. U.S. dietary guidelines suggest people eat no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, while the AHA recommends an even lower threshold of 1,500 daily milligrams. The AHA estimates 97 percent of children and teens eat too much salt, putting them at risk for high blood pressure and eventual heart disease.
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Blood pressure drugs up breast cancer risk

Our readers’ trust comes first. In a new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, a web-based patient intervention to overcome clinical inertia on blood pressure control didn’t improve outcomes. Researchers from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa., tested the effect of the intervention, designed to help patients ask questions at the point of care to encourage primary care physicians to appropriately intensify blood pressure treatment. Two groups were tested over 12 months–an intervention group that used a fully automated website each month to get specialized messages suggestion questions to ask PCPs, and a control group that had a similar tool suggesting questions to ask about preventative services. Although most patients used the web-based tools to ask questions, there were no group differences in blood pressure control after 12 months between the control and test groups. The use of the website did not lead to improvements, health-wise. The study concluded, “By providing patients with individually tailored questions to ask during PCP visits, this study demonstrated that participants were likely to discuss the questions with PCPs.
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Online intervention found useless for blood pressure control

“Evidence regarding the relationship between different types of antihypertensives and breast cancer risk is sparse and inconsistent, and prior studies have lacked the capacity to assess impacts of long-term use,” the study said. The population-based study in the three-county Seattle-Puget Sound metropolitan area included women ages 55 to 74 years: 880 of the women had invasive ductal breast cancer, 1,027 had invasive lobular breast cancer and 856 of them had no cancer and served as the control group. Researchers measured the risk of breast cancer and examined the recency and duration of use of antihypertensive medications. According to the results, current use of calcium-channel blockers for 10 or more years was associated with higher risks of ductal breast cancer and lobular breast cancer.
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High blood pressure takes increasing toll in Cambodia, developing world

We have a major problem of compliance, said Dr. Koy Vanny, who treats patients at Calmette Hospital in Phnom Penh. He says many patients do not take the medicine theyre prescribed. When we see them again, they have complications.” Turning a Ship On a global level, charities and donor governments have historically paid little attention to non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension, in developing countries. Funding has generally gone to improve maternal and child health, and to fight infectious diseases.
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Woman’s Weight Loss Gif Goes Viral

Dramatic Weight-Loss Transformation Goes Viral

Then on Monday, a total stranger turned her inspirational photo album into a five second gif and posted it to Reddit . Amanda told ABCs Good Morning America before she began losing weight, she had low self-esteem and decided taking pictures was a good way to inspire herself. I knew that I had to start somewhere and I figured if I did it at least once a month at the end of however long it took I would have this really cool end product. But its not just her frame that changed. Amanda says she wasnt prepared for the amount of emotional investment that went into her weight loss. (Via The Daily Dot ) And its worth noting that even though she lost a bunch of weight, it looks like shes gained a lot of confidence.
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The 6 Weight-Loss Tips That Science Actually Knows Work

For every action theres a reaction; thats a law of physics, not of biology, but it seems that it also works in biological systems. This is why we often overestimate quite radically an effect of a particular treatment. He points out that public health campaigns that, for example, urge people to take the stairs instead of the elevator or go on a nightly stroll or, for that matter, even eat fewer calories are unlikely to work, since they may fail to take into account the bodys compensatory mechanisms that can totally counteract the effect. The other problem with exercise-without-dieting is that its simply tiring, and again, the body will compensate. If the exercise made you tired so that you become more sedentary the rest of the day, you might not experience any net negative energy, says Klein. Some of the calories we burn come from our basic movements throughout the day so if youre wiped out after exercise, and more likely to sit on the couch afterwards, youve lost the energy deficit you gained from your jog. 2.
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See More Reporter: This five-second animation says it all. The shape-shifting transformation amanda achieved in one year. I had low self-esteem. Reporter: Starting at 222 pounds, amanda took these five photos of her remarkable weight loss, hoping they would inspire her to stay on track. I knew I had to start somewhere.
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Washington DC Exercise Specialist Debunks Common Weight Loss Myths

“Most think that it is a simple addition/subtraction equation when there is much more involved.” When a person does not eat enough throughout the day, the body goes into starvation mode and whatever the body does take in is quickly converted into fat. Since the body in starvation mode does not know the next time it will eat, the body stores food as fat for fuel. Contrary to what patients might think, Petruzzi highlights: “You have to eat in order to lose. Eating clean and healthy many times throughout the day (4-5 meals) will greatly increase your metabolism, help you lose weight, and burn the excess storage (fat).” Many of Petruzzi’s patients are fearful that rapid weight loss or weight loss surgery necessarily results in remaining excess skin. Fortunately, he says, there is a way to combat excess skin and greatly alleviate the problem: strength/resistance training. “Strength training helps initiate the elasticity we have in our skin so that when we are losing weight rapidly our skin has some rebound and will get tighter and firmer,” says Petruzzi.
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