http://www.edunews.net/Medical/ India's FIRST and ONLY dedicated educational news site en-us 2007 National Network of Education Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:11:42 GMT Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:11:42 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Weight_loss_improves_sleep_apnea_2759/ Sleep apnea is a disease in which the patient experiences episodes during the night where they stop breathing for periods of 10 seconds or more. The episodes can occur hundreds of times each night, causing oxygen levels to drop to dangerously low levels and can result in cardiac arrhythmias and pote... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:11:40 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/UNESCO_issues_voluntary_sex_education_guidelines_to_help_young_people_2711/ New voluntary sexuality education guidelines have been issued by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help young people learn how to protect themselves against HIV and against abuse and exploitation.The International Guidelines on Sexuality Education also ... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:32:31 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Interactive_asthma_education_program_reduces_need_for_emergency_care_and_steroid_use_in_children_2616/ Education on asthma management in children delivered in small, interactive groups improved asthma outcomes and the overall care of children with asthma, found researchers in a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) http://www.cmaj.ca/press/cmaj080947.pdf (www.cmaj.ca). Children who par... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:43:41 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Breast_milk_key_to_child's_intelligence_2591/ Washington: Although the health benefits of breast-feeding, for both infants and mothers are indisputable, a new U.S. research suggests that babies who are breastfed are smarter when they get older. For the first time, researchers used sibling data in order to examine whether breast milk is associa... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:33:36 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Less_Education_May_Mean_Poorer_Health_2505/ American adults with the least education have the worst health, a new study finds. Almost half of U.S. adults ages 25 to 74 reported being in less than very good health, and levels of health differ depending on level of education, according to a report released Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson... Thu, 07 May 2009 05:26:21 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Drug_education_'curbs_risky_sexual_behaviour_in_teens'_2481/ Washington: School-based drug education programmes can significantly curb risky behaviour and drug abuse in teenagers, suggests a new study. The researchers found that young adults who had been exposed to a popular drug abuse prevention program as adolescents were less likely to engage in risky sex... Mon, 04 May 2009 05:58:38 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Future_of_veterinary_education_up_for_discussion_2453/ Emerged as the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' top priority in its new strategic plan. The plan's first objective, "Develop a plan to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of veterinary medical education to meet societal needs," will be addressed in part through the activiti... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:26:24 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Soon,_just_a_drop_of_blood_to_spot_cancer_2376/ London: Just a drop of blood or a chunk of very tiny tissue is all that will be required to diagnose cancers and assess their response to treatment, if scientists have their way. In a recently study, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine used a specialized machine that was capab... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:42:36 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Medical_industry_should_help_fund_physician_education_2298/ The pharmaceutical and medical device industry traditionally has supported physician education by funding some of the costs of scientific meetings and training materials. Removing that support would reduce the amount of needed quality education, restrict medical research and impair scientific public... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:43:36 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Lake_Regional_to_hold_educational_forum_on_heart_disease_in_women_2240/ Lake Regional Health System will host the educational forum "Diet and Exercise for Women at Risk of Heart Disease" from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the hospital's third floor conference rooms. "Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death among U.S. women," said Anita Marlay, R.D., L.D.... Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:54:11 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Identify_and_Treat_Child_Anxiety_Disorders_1947/ Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents should be recognized and treated to prevent educational underachievement and adult substance abuse, anxiety disorders and depression, says a nationally recognized child psychiatrist. In an editorial appearing in the Dec. 25 issue of New England Journal ... Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:57:08 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Physical_disability_brings_more_happiness_to_marriages_-_Study_1905/ Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): With age catching up, the onset of physical disability boosts a couple's marital happiness more often than not, according to a study. The study, led by Jeremy Yorgason, a Brigham Young University professor, showed what happens with couples when one of them loses the abilit... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:49:23 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Conflicts_of_Interest_in_Continuing_Medical_Education_1844/ In professions as wide-ranging as law, accounting and speech therapy, licensed practitioners are expected to keep up with new developments and periodically refresh their training. Usually, the costs of such activities lie with the lawyers, accountants and therapists themselves. Medicine, however, s... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:12:50 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/CAARE_Center_wins_2008_Best_Educational_Video_for_Health-Care_Professionals_1801/ (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - After garnering the top prize for patient-care video at the FREDDIE International Health Care Media Awards, the UC Davis Children's Hospital CAARE (Child and Adolescent Abuse Resources and Evaluation Diagnostic and Treatment) Center was also honored with a prestigious Surgeon ... Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:54:12 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Estrogen_Pills_Can_Benefit_Women_with_Metastatic_Breast_Cancer_1786/ For breast cancer survivors, the idea of taking estrogen pills is almost a taboo. In fact, their doctors give them drugs to get rid of the hormone because it can fuel the growth of breast cancer. So these women would probably be surprised by the approach taken by breast cancer physician Matthew Elli... Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:49:23 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Toshiba_Education_Center_Offers_New_Dynamic_Volume_CT_And_Breast_MR_Courses_1739/ Continuing to expand its educational offerings, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has created two new courses that will be taught at the Toshiba Education Center in Irvine, Calif. One course will provide an overview of dynamic volume CT using Toshiba's AquilionŽ ONE while the other will focus on... Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:23:15 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Spending_Time_Online_May_Help_Teens,_Study_Says_1593/ Hey, parents -- take it easy on your teens. It turns out all those hours they're spending on social networks might not be so bad after all. A study (PDF) released by the MacArthur Foundation Thursday suggests Internet use by teenagers could actually be helping their development in ways past generat... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:59:13 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/A_New_Educational_Program_for_the_Nurses_of_Tomorrow_1590/ Malvern, Pa., - Siemens has launched their new Clinical IT for Academics, a web-based education tool enabling nursing schools to strengthen their programs by providing students and faculty with simulated Siemens IT systems used in hospitals - all without the high cost of equipment or specialized ins... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:56:25 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/Unusual_use_of_toys_may_help_predict_autism_risk_in_kids_1496/ In a new study, researchers at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute found that infants later diagnosed with autism exhibited unusual exploration of objects long before being diagnosed. These findings could help paediatricians diagnose and treat autism earlier, reducing some of the social and educational... Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:33:31 GMT http://www.edunews.net/Medical/University_Of_Kentucky_Launches_Clinical_Outcomes-Based_Educational_Initiative_To_Reinforce_Rheumatoid_Arthritis_-RA-__Standards_Of_Care_1398/ The University of Kentucky Pharmacy and Medicine Continuing Education Office (UKPMCE) announced today the launch of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Educational Challenge (RAEC), which will address deficits in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The multi-interventio... Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:26:41 GMT