Half a million kids suffer bad drug reactions Sep 30, 2009
The study was funded by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Health Tip: Testing for Allergies Sep 30, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this look at different types of allergy diagnostics. Skin tests, which involve placing potential allergens under the skin to look for any reaction. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Dealing with Warts Sep 25, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions for dealing with warts. Avoid direct contact with anyone who has a wart. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Prevent Cavities Sep 24, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests how to help prevent cavities. Practice good oral hygiene, which means flossing each day, brushing at least twice daily and getting a professional teeth cleaning twice a year. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Dehydration Sep 19, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these warning signs of dehydration. Dryness or a sticky feeling in the mouth. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: What Can Cause Dehydration? Sep 18, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list. Having diarrhea or vomiting. (MEDLINEplus)
New Web site promotes interoperable newborn screening data Sep 16, 2009
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) today launched the Newborn Screening Coding and Terminology Guide (), an important step toward efficient electronic exchange of standard newborn screening data ... The National Library of Medicine is the world's largest library of the health sciences. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Health Tip: Recognizing Gallstones Sep 15, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list of gallstone warning signs. Pain that occurs in the upper-right or upper-middle abdominal area. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Common Immune System Problems As You Age Sep 11, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list of immune system problems that tend to occur more often as people age. Greater risk of developing infections. (MEDLINEplus)
New recommendations can help health providers prepare for electronic record push Sep 9, 2009
" The authors received support from the National Library of Medicine, the VA National Center of Patient Safety, the Houston VA Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence and the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality.. (EurekAlert!)
Idyllic grounds belie tussle over founder’s research Sep 6, 2009
Which is ironic, since Reich s archives are located at the Countway Library of Medicine at Harvard University. Reich s struggles with authorities began long before he emigrated to the United States in 1939 and pitted him against foes more formidable than the FDA: the Nazi Party, the Communist Party, and the International Psychoanalytic Association. (Boston Globe)
Advance Health Care Directives and Living Wills: A step-by-step guide Sep 4, 2009
org End of Life Issues Medline Plus National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health www ... org Advance Directives Medline Plus National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players Sep 4, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine has more on. Copyright. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Health Tip: Getting Full Too Quickly Sep 2, 2009
(HealthDay News) -- If you find yourself only able to eat a few bites of food before you feel "full," don't brush it off as a new weight-loss strategy, the U.S. National Library of Medicine advises. The NLM lists these common causes of "early satiety," which is feeling full too quickly. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Preventing a Peptic Ulcer Sep 1, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these preventive steps that may ward off a peptic ulcer. Limit alcohol to no more than two drinks daily. (MEDLINEplus)
Dr. Holmes at 200 — The Spirit of Skepticism Aug 27, 2009
From Providence Hospitals and the University of South Carolina, both in Columbia (C.S.B.); and Harvard Medical School and the Center for the History of Medicine, Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine both in Boston (S.H.P.). . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Health Tip: Why You Should Drink Water Aug 27, 2009
More than two-thirds of your body weight is water, says the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). Water lubricates the body, helps create saliva and joint fluid, helps keep your body at a healthy temperature, and helps prevent constipation. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: What's Behind My Low Blood Pressure? Aug 22, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these common causes of low blood pressure (medically called hypotension). A side effect of medications, such as certain antidepressants, diuretics, painkillers or heart medicines. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Managing Menstrual Cramps Aug 21, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions to help relieve the pain and discomfort of monthly menstrual cramps. Use an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as naproxen sodium or ibuprofen. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Getting Swimmer's Ear Aug 12, 2009
Common causes include swimming in water that's polluted, scratching the ear or an object that becomes lodged in the ear, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Symptoms of swimmer's ear include pain, itch and drainage that may seep from the ear. (MEDLINEplus)
Fumbled handoffs can lead to medical errors Aug 8, 2009
This study was supported by grants from the National Library of Medicine and the National Center for Research Resources. . (EurekAlert!)
Health Tip: Babies Can Have Reflux, Too Aug 7, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine discusses the warning signs of a baby struggling with reflux. Frequent, persistent coughing. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Treating a Superficial Cut Aug 7, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests how to care for a superficial wound that's bleeding. Wash your hands, to prevent the possibility of spreading infectious germs. (MEDLINEplus)
NIH contract a big boost for small ProSource Consulting Aug 3, 2009
Since 2003, ProSource has provided technical and engineering services to NIH s fire marshal s office and technical support team, designed and implemented new dehumidification systems at the National Library of Medicine archives center, and developed and operated the Environmental Monitoring Program at a Food and Drug Administration facility on the NIH campus. ProSource has worked with other federal customers, including the Department of Homeland Security, General Services Administration, FDA and... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Antibody Targeting Of Glioblastoma Shows Promise In Preclinical Tests Aug 3, 2009
In this latest research, Wellstein and his colleagues searched public databases, at the National Library of Medicine, to see if other studies that collected and analyzed glioblastoma and other brain tumor tissues also recorded expression of PTN and ALK, as well as genes along this pathway. "We found that they are significantly up regulated," he says. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Nightmares Keeping You Up? Jul 31, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list of possible causes. Being stressed or anxious, often resulting from a significant life event. (MEDLINEplus)
FactCheck.org Documents False Euthanasia Claims Jul 30, 2009
For instance, the National Library of Medicine end-of-life services as "services [that] are available to help patients and their families deal with issues surrounding death." This can include making decisions about treatment, designating a health care proxy, choosing a hospice program and putting together a living will, all of which the bill mentions explicitly as being part of an advance care planning consultation. In a , the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that "[p]atients who... (Nebraska Statepaper)
NIH budget wins House approval Jul 28, 2009
National Library of Medicine: $342. 59 million, including $8. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Health Tip: Why do my muscles twitch? Jul 28, 2009
Rarely, they can be a sign of a nervous system disorder, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. Signals of a serious muscle problem include a change in muscle sensation, size, and a feeling of muscle weakness. (KLAS-TV)
Health Tip: Dealing with Dry Hair? Jul 22, 2009
Here are potential causes of dry hair, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Having anorexia nervosa. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Symptoms of ADHD? Jul 18, 2009
The disorder is characterized by primary traits including inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. The agency offers this list of classic symptoms of ADHD. (MEDLINEplus)
On the 40th anniversary of the first manned moon landing today's scientists point to new frontiers Jul 16, 2009
D. Phillip H. and Catherine C. Horvitz Professor, Department of Computer Science Director, Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology University of Maryland, College Park Dr. Salzberg's research focuses on the development of computational algorithms for analyzing DNA sequencing and is supported by grants from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the U.S. Department of Agriculture,... (EurekAlert!)
Health briefs Jul 15, 2009
This site sponsored by Medline/National Library of Medicine explains what you should know about clinical trials. More Stories. (North County Times)
Obituary Help Jul 15, 2009
National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Bereavement resources and links. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Health Tip: The Lactose-Intolerant Diet Jul 11, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these milk products that may be easier to digest among people with lactose intolerance. Soy milk (soy formulas for young babies), assuming there are no allergies to soy. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Diagnosing Joint Pain Jul 9, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this checklist. Which joint hurts, and which parts of the body are affected. (MEDLINEplus)
A gentler choicefor a hysterectomy Jul 8, 2009
According to , an online encyclopedia run by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, recovery from the big-incision surgery averages four to six weeks after leaving the hospital. Dr. Garver said some of his patients who have had da Vinci-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomies feel well enough after two weeks' rest to return to desk jobs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Intranet Journal Jul 5, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine implemented the Velocity Search Platform when it needed a new search function for its popular web site. more. (IntranetJournal)
Are American Hospitals Behind the Disaster Curve? Jul 3, 2009
The Partnership, today, consists of Suburban Hospital, NNMC, the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (NIH CC), and the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The first three are true hospitals; NLM inclusion affords immediate research and dissemination of medical information for health responders, worldwide. (Human Events Online)
Health Tip: What's Causing My Neck Pain? Jul 3, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these common triggers. Straining your neck muscles. (MEDLINEplus)
Michael Jackson Get the Medical Facts Behind the Headlines at CelebrityDiagnosis.com Jun 28, 2009
Dr. Boguski has held positions at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the U.S. National Library of Medicine and in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries ... Dr. Boguski was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 2001 and is currently on the faculty of Harvard Medical School at the Francis Countway Library of Medicine. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Link Between Light Touch And Merkel Cells Solves 100-year Mystery Jun 25, 2009
Funding for this work came from the National Institutes of Health, the McNairs Scholars Program, the National Library of Medicine, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test Jun 24, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions. Give your child a detailed, simple and clear explanation of what is going to happen. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Why Is the Room Spinning? Jun 24, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these common reasons for dizziness. Standing up too quickly. (MEDLINEplus)
Why Do Doctors Wear White Coats? Jun 20, 2009
Explainer thanks Stephen Greenberg of the National Library of Medicine. Why Do Doctors Wear White Coats. (Slate)
Stanford gets first medical-stimulus funds Jun 17, 2009
6 million award to Dr. Amar Das, assistant professor of medicine and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, for a project funded by the National Library of Medicine. His team is developing methods to allow scientists to understand disease patterns by sharing information from large databases. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Health Tip: Always Hungry? Jun 16, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these possible reasons for excessive hunger, medically called "hyperphagia" or "polyphagia". Anxiety. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Making Better Choices for Fast Food Jun 16, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions for choosing healthier options at fast food restaurants. Choose smaller portions, or only eat half of your meal. (MEDLINEplus)
Mobile Health Care: Preventative Medicine Returns $36 For Every Dollar Invested, Study Suggests Jun 5, 2009
When Oriol, co-founder of the Family Van, decided that there needed to be some way to quantify the benefits of this and similar programs, she and executive director Jennifer Bennet teamed up with the Mobile Health Clinics Network, a membership-based organization of mobile health clinics and liaison to hundreds of mobile health clinics across the country; Paul Cote, former Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Health; and Isaac Kohane, director of the Countway Library of Medicine at HMS, and a... (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Get Enough Dietary Protein Jun 4, 2009
Women who are pregnant, children and teens should be especially careful to get enough protein, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Meat is a good source of protein, but because it's often high in cholesterol it shouldn't be relied on as the only protein source, the agency states. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Eat Enough Fiber Jun 3, 2009
Lots of fiber is needed each day to help reduce the risk of heart disease, improve digestion, prevent constipation and maintain a healthy body weight, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. Fiber can be found in fruits, whole grains and vegetables. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Taking Care of Baby's Dandruff May 23, 2009
Here are suggestions from the U.S. National Library of Medicine on how to help clear up cradle cap. Use a brush with very soft bristles or your fingers to gently rub your baby's scalp each day. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Drugs That May Lead to Diarrhea May 22, 2009
(HealthDay News) -- Certain medications are more likely than others to aggravate the digestive tract and result in loose stools, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. The agency says they include. (MEDLINEplus)
EarthTalk Q&A: climate, peat and people May 21, 2009
Repeated high exposure to gasoline, whether in liquid or vapor form, can cause lung, brain and kidney damage, according to the NIHs National Library of Medicine. Spilled or vaporized gasoline is not the only chemical hazard if the station is also a repair shop. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Regenstrief Institute is 'pace car' for coordination of medical care at Indy 500 May 19, 2009
Created with funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine, INPC serves as the backbone for the Indiana Health Information Exchange. INPC is the model to which the federal government and many states are looking as the nation moves toward electronic medical records as a standard of care. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Cleveland Clinic CIO Named to Federal Advisory Committee on Health Information Technology May 16, 2009
Dr. Harris has served on a number of national technology efforts, including: the HHS Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine; Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Board; The President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors; and the Congressional Commission on Systemic Interoperability, which studied the development of a national health information network. About the Cleveland Clinic. (PR Newswire)
American Journal of Men's Health accepted to MEDLINE May 14, 2009
Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC (May 12, 2009) The American Journal of Men's Health (AJMH), published by SAGE, has been accepted for inclusion in MEDLINE, the premier bibliographic database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), containing more than 16 million journal article citations. "The AJMH is privileged to be amongst the stellar journals accepted into Medline," Demetrius Porche, DNS, APRN, Editor-in-Chief of AJMH, said. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Health Tip: When Children Stutter May 9, 2009
While speech therapy can help, a proper response from parents, friends and teachers also is very important, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. The agency offers these suggestions. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Common Food Allergies in Children May 7, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine says these foods are frequently responsible for allergies in children. Shellfish, including clams, shrimp, lobster, snails and crab. (MEDLINEplus)
Rotator cuff tears: Are they all in the family? May 1, 2009
Disclosure: In support of their research for or preparation of this work, one or more of the authors received, in any one year, outside funding or grants in excess of $10,000 from the National Institutes of Health-National Library of Medicine (NLM R01 LM009331). Partial support less than $10,000 for all datasets within the Utah Population Database was provided by the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute. (EurekAlert!)
Tech Chronicles A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology... Apr 29, 2009
Meanwhile, the hospital is working with the National Library of Medicine to use a more clinically accurate coding system for those text descriptions. The four met again this week at a health conference in Boston called Health 2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Doctors Urge Precaution to Shield Against Swine Flu Apr 29, 2009
One such compound, a fermented mushroom extract known as Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC), is standardized, has been extensively studied in animals and humans, and is the subject of dozens of articles in peer-reviewed medical journals available via the National Library of Medicine website. Clinical trials have shown that AHCC reliably helps to support NK cell activity in people with low NK cell function, improving the coordination of many aspects of immune response, including the... (PR Newswire)
Medical research on Hadassah agenda Apr 19, 2009
Alligood has worked at the National Library of Medicine, National Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins, and Harvard Medical School Library. Her research on complementary and alternative medicine resulted in a presentation at the 2005 Rome Health Technology Assessment Conference. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Beth Israel halts sending insurance data to Google Apr 18, 2009
He said the hospital is working with the National Library of Medicine on devising a way to codify the free text terms. Halamka, who served on Google Health's advisory council last year, said he and Google officials discussed the pros and cons of sending Google administrative data before Beth Israel became one of Google's first partners last May. (Boston Globe)
Birth Control Pills Linked to Lupus Risk Apr 11, 2009
The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues, potentially damaging joints, skin, blood vessels and organs, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. For the new study, a team led by Dr. Samy Suissa of the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology at Jewish General Hospital of McGill University in Montreal collected data on more than 1. (MEDLINEplus)
