GETTING AHEAD Jun 23, 2008
Angela (Listug) Vap, DPT, CMPT, FAAOPMT, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. for demonstrating advanced clinical, analytical and handson skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. (Missoulian, MT)
Presidential candidates challenged to investigate immunizations Jun 18, 2008
There was a book written about the DPT shots called Dissatisfied Parents Together. My son is mentioned in that book after a bad reaction to his DPT shot at 5 years old, but we are more fortunate than most because he was not as severely damaged as most ... What is outrageous is that this occurred in 1974, and the DPT vaccines have not been improved in over 40 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Franklin Pierce University signs deal for 30-acre Goodyear site Jun 11, 2008
A.T. Still University in Mesa and Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff also offer a DPT program. Franklin Pierce also plans to offer an associate degree in nursing beginning in January 2009. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Broadcom Delivers Industry's First Single-Chip 802.11n USB Solution to Bring Low Cost, Dual-Band Performance to Wi-Fi(R) USB Adapters Jun 3, 2008
The BCM4323 is also the first Intensi-fi XLR solution with direct packet transmission (DPT) -- a feature that enables Wi-Fi client devices to communicate directly, rather than through a wireless router ... 11n devices with DPT can automatically detect one another and establish a secure communications link, using the maximum bandwidth (up to 300 Mbps), even if the devices are associated with an 802. (PR Newswire)
Vaccine production in three units could resume: Anbumani May 18, 2008
The licences to produce vaccines (BCG, TT and DPT) were cancelled after the World Health Organisation (WHO) found them to be not compliant with GMP standards. We were left with no other option. (Hindu)
Panel to probe vaccine deaths May 14, 2008
MUMBAI: The state government on Tuesday instituted a four-member committee to probe last weeks deaths of three children following the administration of DPT vaccines in various health posts. All the three children who died after being administered vaccines like BCG, OPV and DPT were aged between a month and two months. (Daily News & Analysis)
Another kid dies after vaccination May 11, 2008
He had also travelled out of town and we cant attribute the death exclusively to vaccination, said executive health officer Dr Jairaj Thanekar, who also insisted that the child had been administered the Hepatitis B and DPT vaccines, like the other two kids ... The first child, two-month-old Sunilkumar Sharma, had taken a dose of the DPT, Hepatitis B and polio vaccines at the Shatabdi sub-centre in Mankhurd on Tuesday and died a day later at Sion hospital ... Then 48-day-old Tahira... (Times of India)
Private vaccine makers step in to plug shortfall May 8, 2008
The immunisation programme includes the BCG, DPT and measles vaccines, besides the oral polio vaccine ... Private vaccine makers supply products to the Government at the same cost as the PSUs, the source said, citing the example of the DPT vaccine ... About 120 million to 160 million doses of DPT are required for the immunisation programme at the price of between Rs 1. (Hindu Business Line)
What's ahead May 6, 2008
DPT five doses required (unless fourth dose is given at age 4 or later). Polio four doses required (unless third dose is given at age 4 or later). (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Business people Apr 21, 2008
Staff at the Human Performance Center at St. Alexius Medical Center were certified by DSI Work Solutions: Allan Brossart, PT; Greg Jund, OTR/L, CHT; Jeanne DeKrey, PT, DPT; Josh Gerrity, OTR/L; Tana Herr, PT, MPT; Joel Jahnke, PT, DPT; Connie Kleinjan, PT; and Myron Cullen, MS, LAT/C, CSCS.. Officers elected. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Head Start taking enrollment applications Apr 20, 2008
According to state law, no child may attend until they have received the HIB, MMR, DPT, Hep A, Hep B, Varicella, and Polio vaccines or be currently in the process of getting them. The Head Start Program is for 3 and 4 year old children whose families meet the Federal Income Guidelines and for children with disabilities. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Public Safety Log Apr 1, 2008
Stolen car A white 2006 Kia Optima, four-door, with license 451 DPT was reported stolen Sunday from the 800 block of Centennial Court in Halsey. Value: 15,000. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bhutan votes in its first election Mar 25, 2008
The country is now likely to be headed by the DPT president, Jigmi Thinley, one of the architects of the Gross National Happiness development philosophy of grass-roots health, education and environmental programs ... "There has been no precedent for anything like this in Bhutan," said Tshering, the DPT spokesman. (Boston Globe)
Bhutan makes the transition to democracy, by order of the king Mar 25, 2008
By Monday evening, early counting indicated that the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), or Virtuous Bhutan Party, had won in a landslide, capturing 44 of the 47 seats in the national assembly ... "We are in total amazement," said Palden Tshering, a spokesman for the DPT. ... The country is now likely to be headed by the DPT president, Jigmi Thinley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bhutan's wary path to people power Mar 24, 2008
There are only two parties contesting the election, the DPT, (Peace and Harmony) and the People's democratic party ... "The king has done a lot for this," Palden Tshering, spokesman for the DPT party, told Al Jazeera. (Aljazeera.Net)
Bhutanese vote in historic poll Mar 24, 2008
Jigmi Thinley, head of the Bhutan Harmony Party (DPT - Druk Phuensum Tshogpa), has no royal connections and has pitched his party as representing ordinary Bhutanese. An election for the upper house of parliament was held in December. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Bhutanese face subtle choices in first election Mar 23, 2008
" On the other stands Jigmi Thinley, a man who helped put flesh on the king's concept of gross national happiness. Thinley's Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) has pitched itself as a party of ordinary Bhutanese, and takes a subtle dig at Ngedup's weak spot - some of his relatives in the extended royal family do not have the same support as the fourth king and his son. "We are not royalty," DPT candidate Yeshey Zimba told Reuters in the capital Thimpu. "We are ordinary people like anyone else. " Young,... (International Herald Tribune)
Autism and vaccines: What's the link? Mar 22, 2008
I thought once the DPT was changed to the DPaT, vaccines were safe. Then I learned Oral Polio was being replaced with Inactivated Polio vaccine to prevent SV40 contamination giving kids brain cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Vaccine shortage hampers immunisation Mar 21, 2008
Mohuya Chaudhuri Friday, March 21, 2008 (New Delhi) The Health Ministry has shut down all three government facilities that produce bulk of six crucial vaccines including DPT, BCG and measles for infants ... But all three units, which produce primary vaccines like DPT, BCG and polio have been regularly supplying vaccines for the routine immunisation programme for decades ... 2 crores) of the required DPT doses in India. (NDTV.com)
* Health department confirms first case of whooping cough Mar 19, 2008
Children are required to be given four shots of DPT -- a three-in-one vaccine -- to immunize against diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus before they reach the age of 18 months, although the DOH still finds about two dozen whooping cough cases every year, Lin said. "Fortunately, none of these cases have been fatal," he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kindergarten students and their parents called out Mar 18, 2008
The child will not be allowed to attend school until immunization requirements are met DPT 5 doses, Polio 4 doses, MMR 2 doses, Hepatitis B 3 doses, Varicella 1 dose. Call the school at 866-5411 to enroll your child and receive a registration packette. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
American Specialty Health and the National Academy of Sports Medicine Unveil Innovative FitnessCoach Program Mar 5, 2008
Recognized as one of the top physical therapists in the industry, Dr. Micheal Clark, DPT, MS, PT, CES, PES, CPT joined NASM in 2000 and soon after introduced the proprietary Optimum Performance Training(tm) (OPT) method used by thousands of health and fitness professionals worldwide. His innovation and leadership have redefined NASM as a global leader and authority in the health and fitness industry. (Primezone Releases)
Health Dept. boosts fees for shots Feb 27, 2008
The prices for other childhood vaccinations include the DPT diptheria-tetanus-pertussis at 28, the IPV polio at 33 and Prevnar for pneumoccoccal conjugate at 80 to help prevent pneumonia. Adjusted adult vaccination costs are: adult tetanus is 28 and adult tetanus with pertussis or TDAP is also 28. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Major review of mental health services Feb 19, 2008
The investigation focused on services for adults aged between 18 to 65 years of age, and evidence was taken from a number of sources including mental health professionals from Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT), Devon Primary Care Trust, Devon County Council, Emergency Services, independent service providers, charitable organisations, patients, carers and other independent persons ... During the course of the investigation, DPT advised the task group of its proposals to reconfigure mental health... (Mid Devon Star)
Aegis Therapies and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Announce Scholarship Recipients Feb 7, 2008
Scholarship recipients will be enrolled in either the transitional doctor of physical therapy (DPT) or the transitional doctor of occupational therapy (OTD) degree program in February. Aegis employees who received scholarships for the DPT program are: Mary Brown, Trussville, Ala. (PR Newswire)
Bicycle-theft investigation gains traction Feb 1, 2008
The degrees: Two years = Associate in Prison Time (APT); 4 Year = Bachelors in Prison Time (BPT), 8 year = Masters in Prison Time (MPT), and Doctorate in Prison Time (DPT) for 12 years. For 20 years to life, one can earn a DPT Emeritus. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Parents angry after son goes missing Feb 1, 2008
AND SHAME ON THIS PRINCIPAL, SEND HIM TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT DPT. " brendashffld wrote on Jan 31, 2008 8:00 AM:" Not sure I agree with this locking the gates thing. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Chief Minister launches Hepatitis B immunisation Jan 7, 2008
The free-of-cost immunisation will run concurrently with BCG, TT, DPT, DT, polio and typhoid vaccination initiatives. The mobile medical teams will take screening facilities for women, children and the elderly closer to rural people under the National Rural Health Mission. (Hindu)
Hepatitis B vaccination included in immunisation programme Jan 4, 2008
If the child was not vaccinated within that specified period, it could be included along with the DPT vaccine at 1. 5, 2. (Hindu)
Fake drugs across the price spectrum: WHO study Dec 23, 2007
Counterfeits are found in medicines priced below Rs 20, like anti-allergy medicine cetirizine, says Dr D.B.A. Narayana of Delhi Pharmaceutical Trust (DPT), a body mandated by the Mashelkar Committee on spurious drugs (2003) to undertake the study ... The study was jointly undertaken by DPT, along with SearPharm Forum, a forum of pharma associations of South East Asia and Apothecaries Foundation. (Hindu Business Line)
Whooping cough makes a comeback Dec 21, 2007
"Children who have not been adequately vaccinated with the standard DPT vaccine are at risk, as are adults whose immunity to the bacterium may have faded over decades.". Even though the number of cases diagnosed this year is lower than in 2006, many have occurred within the past several weeks in outbreaks in several states, including Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin and Ohio. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Medical Lab Tests Could Confuse Computer Systems With Several Names For Same Test Dec 18, 2007
17, 2007) I may say soda and you may say pop, but what if the hospital lab you go to today says BMP and the one you visit next week calls the same test SMA7. Your physician knows that these are the same tests, but the computer systems they use don't automatically know. (Science Daily)
Should OT system change? Dec 16, 2007
Fire-rescue overtime raises alarms. Fire-rescue overtime raises alarms. (The Palm Beach Post)
The dirty work of health care information technology Dec 15, 2007
"Mapping local test names to a common language like LOINC provides a bridge across the many islands of health data that currently exist. Focusing on the most common tests is a manageable task and also comes with a huge payoff," said co-author Daniel Vreeman, PT, DPT, a Regenstrief research scientist and assistant research professor of physical therapy, IU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. . (EurekAlert!)
DISCUSS: Human kindness at it's best Dec 7, 2007
Human kindness at it's best - SeacoastConnects Forums. Human kindness at it's best. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
AND THE FLAGS CAME CRASHING DOWN... Nov 13, 2007
It certainly needs Condi, the new Dpt ... It certainly needs Condi, the new Dpt. (The Drudge Report)
Women With Fibromyalgia Benefit From Walking, Strength Training ... Nov 13, 2007
"Group Exercise, Education, and Combination Self-management in Women With Fibromyalgia - A Randomized Trial " Daniel S. Rooks, ScD; Shiva Gautam, PhD; Matthew Romeling, BS; Martha L. Cross, BS; Diana Stratigakis, BA; Brittany Evans, BS; Don L. Goldenberg, MD; Maura D. Iversen, DPT, SD, MPH; Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MS Arch Intern Med. 2007;167(20):2192-2200. (Medical News Today)
This October, the American Physical Therapy Association's National Physical Therapy Month to Focus on Nation's Obesity Epidemic Oct 23, 2007
"People who are overweight or obese must follow an appropriate exercise program that includes aerobic conditioning and avoids exercise that can lead to injury," notes Terry Michel, PT, DPT, DSc, CCS, a physical therapist at Boston's Mass General Hospital ... Cheryl Resnik, DPT, President of the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) is also the Director of Community Outreach for the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Goodbye Coach Bob and Thank You Oct 18, 2007
Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. Access Atlanta Blogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Building malware defenses: From rootkits to bootkits Sep 5, 2007
The infection would corrupt the machine by altering a hard drive's , the boot sector code of any boot disk, or the disk table (DPT). While rarely seen today, the boot sector virus comes to mind when discussing the new rootkit technology that may defeat Vista's device driver signature requirement. (Search Security, MA)
Motives Behind Vaccine Requirements Questioned Aug 23, 2007
Regarding the DPT, Palevsky said, "Every single study that has been done in the past on the DPT has clearly shown that it is not safe to give it to children above the age of seven because of neurological complications. But now all of a sudden what they are saying is that the new studies show that there is no worry about neurological complications for children above seven years old. It is a huge leap to go from 'there may be severe neurological complications if children above the age of seven are... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Survival Guide Back-to-school Aug 20, 2007
DPT (diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus). polio. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sixth-Graders Need Shots Before School A required vaccination for rising sixth-graders is part of a growing number of vaccines aimed at 'tweens' Aug 18, 2007
These children had a similar vaccine, the DPT shot, before entering kindergarten. "Same ingredients, but it's been reformulated for teenagers or adults," said Dr. Mercedes Payne, a Fredericksburg family practitioner. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Is Your Child's Backpack Making the Grade? Aug 15, 2007
"Wearing backpacks improperly or ones that are too heavy put children at increased risk for musculoskeletal injuries," says Mary Ann Wilmarth, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, assistant dean and director of the transitional doctor of physical therapy degree at Northeastern University in Boston. Wilmarth, an APTA member, conducted a study in 2001 at a private, pre-kindergarten-through-9th grade school in Andover, Massachusetts, and found that postural changes, particularly excessive forward head posture, are... (PR Newswire)
* Healthy Taiwan a wealthy Taiwan Aug 12, 2007
The new vaccines are considerably more expensive than existing vaccinations, such as those against DPT and measles. Making the new vaccines universal could quadruple spending. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Are your kids ready? Aug 11, 2007
While it used to be thought that a child was finished with the DPT vaccine series by age 5, it's become clear that a booster is needed in middle school, Allers said ... DPT (diptheria, pertussis whooping cough and tetanus). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More of this story Aug 5, 2007
Dr. Lane Duger, PT, DPT, GCS, knows this ... Jason Rearick / The CitizenPhysical therapist Dr. Lane Duger, PT, DPT, GCS, consults with his patient Juanita Keenen, of Little Valley, who is recovering from a knee replacement surgery at Mercy Health ilitation Center. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Start preparing kids, and yourself, for school Jul 18, 2007
While it used to be thought that a child was finished with their DPT vaccine series schedule by age 5, it's become clear that a booster is needed in middle school, said Allers. "We're finding out there is a reservoir of whooping cough still out there and the immunization protection wanes over the years; if you get the pertussis vaccine at age 5, by the time you're 15 you might be a carrier again," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Make sure your child's shot records are up to date Jul 17, 2007
DPT (diptheria, pertussis whooping cough and tetanus). MMR (measles mumps and rubella). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Exclusive: David Kupelian on what doctors never told you about those magic shots Jun 12, 2007
For years, the vaccine debate was confined largely to the traditional childhood vaccines like DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus), MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) and polio. Even then, there were major concerns. (WorldNetDaily)
Vaccines and their risks Jun 10, 2007
For more than 50 years our nation's children were subjected to impure and needlessly dangerous vaccines for diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (DPT), because manufacturers put profits ahead of safety ... MICHAEL R. HUGOBostonThe writer, an attorney at Brent Coon & Associates, represents the plaintiffs in a pending DPT liability suit ... PAUL OFFIT attempts to rewrite history when he argues that the DPT vaccine does not cause brain inflammation and permanent brain injury in some children. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Teen summers for resume building? Jun 7, 2007
mine plays basketball and that is lots worse than any job hours the dpt of labor says a kid under the age of 16 cant work more than 2 hrs on a school day lol. tell that to the coaches of basketball or any other sport. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Achievements for June 3, 2007 Jun 5, 2007
Blatt joins three other Gundersen Lutheran physical therapists who are certified in this highly specialized treatment for patients who have problems with dizziness and balance: Mary Kerrigan, PT, DPT, NCS; Marguerite Costigan, PT; and Terry Lichte, MS, PT.. Gundersen Lutheran has offered vestibular rehabilitation since 1996. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Thimerosal-Autism Link May 21, 2007
Also, the DPT vaccine has shown to trigger autistic symptoms as well. Scientists report cases of autism has increased 1,500 percent since 1991 when the number of recommended vaccinations for children doubled. (Suite101.com)
Sixty-Four Percent of DU Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Director of Athletics Honor Roll May 16, 2007
Josef Berletic Baseball Pharmacy Baseball Liberal Arts Baseball Business Matthew Diesel Baseball Business Baseball Business Ethics Baseball Marketing Christopher Happ Baseball Business Baseball Business Baseball Marketing Joseph Kayne Baseball Nursing Baseball Sports Marketing William Pierpont Baseball Sports Marketing Baseball Sports Marketing Alexander Sharick Baseball Mathematics Baseball Journalism Football Education Football Accounting Football Psychology Football Sports Marketing Football... (Goduquesne.com)
Cust HR can't put A's over Indians May 14, 2007
"That's what I like. We keep plugging in guys and they do great, and then someone else takes off. It's like a baton relay -- everyone keeps pushing in the right direction. And it's a good problem to have if you have too many guys hitting.'' E-mail Susan Slusser at . This article appeared on page C - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle Outstanding opportunities at Various Hospitality Senior Construction Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS Touro University Mare Island... Spectrum Center... (San Francisco Chronicle)
A pre-TV televangelist May 14, 2007
" Don Lattin, former religion writer for The Chronicle, is the author of "Jesus Freaks: A True Story of Murder and Madness on the Evangelical Edge," which will be published this fall by HarperCollins. This article appeared on page M - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle Outstanding opportunities at Various Hospitality Senior Construction Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS Touro University Mare Island... Spectrum Center Schools is... Marin County is always searching.. AA degree in Video... (San Francisco Chronicle)
ON THE RECORD May 14, 2007
" His message was really clear. He wanted a positive, proactive group led by CEOs. We now have 210 member companies that provide 1 of every 4 jobs in Silicon Valley and obviously many more jobs around the state, nation and globe. It impacts our attitude in terms of trying to problem-solve rather than just complain about problems. We want to make sure today's employee -- whom we're trying to recruit and retain -- will want to come here because they will be able to place their kids in schools with... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Religious groups reap share of federal aid May 14, 2007
" The lobbying firm to which dozens of religious organizations have turned is Marcone's former employer, the Russ Reid Co., based in Pasadena. Since 1964, Russ Reid has provided direct-mail and other fundraising services to some of the nation's largest charities, like World Vision and Habitat for Humanity. But it also maintains a government relations office in Washington, directed by Mark McIntyre, a former congressional press secretary and a vice presidential speechwriter in the Reagan... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
For Palestinians, memory matters May 14, 2007
" What this demonstrates is that memory is not just an idle capacity. Rather, who can remember, and who can be made to forget, is, fundamentally, an expression of power. Equally importantly, however, memory can provide a blueprint for the future -- a vision of a solution to seek, or an outcome to avoid. My Palestinian father grew up in Jerusalem before Israel was founded and the Palestinians expelled, when Muslims, Christians and Jews lived in peace and mutual respect. Recalling that past... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Lord, are you there? Didn't think so. May 14, 2007
" But surely it is implausible to think that religious belief has never motivated ethical behavior, and even in some cases extreme sacrifice. It may be true that, on the whole, religious belief has inspired more immoral than moral behavior; it may also be true that there are philosophical and psychological reasons to expect this to be the case. But these claims would require a much more rigorous and comprehensive argument than Hitchens manages, or even attempts, to provide. I am not in any way... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Spot For Jazz May 13, 2007
" YOSHI'S: looking back 1972 Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant opens at Euclid and Hearst streets in Berkeley, founded by Yoshie Akiba, a dance graduate from Mills College; her husband Kaz Kajimura, an aspiring reporter, and chef Hiroyuki Hori. 1977 Yoshi's moves to a former laundry on Claremont Avenue in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. The partners convert the space into a 100-seat Japanese restaurant. 1980 The restaurant is a success, and the partners purchase the building and its 1-acre lot. They... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
LETTERS TO BUSINESS May 13, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007. Stock quotes, portfolio, funds and more. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Nadal's way is clayRome victory over Davydenko sets record for one surface May 13, 2007
Nadal's way is clay / Rome victory over Davydenko sets record for one surface (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling May 13, 2007
"Ziegler could not reasonably have expected that the computer was his personal property, free from any type of control by his employer,'' O'Scannlain said. Ziegler was director of operations for Frontline Processing in Bozeman, Mont. After an FBI agent told a company administrator in January 2001 that an employee had accessed child pornography on a company computer, the administrator traced the Web site to Ziegler's computer, the court said. That night, the administrator and his assistant got a... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
