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2010 Archive

December 2010
Rare blood vessel disorder causes unusual sensitivity to the cold. (12/23/2010) Southern preference for fried fish tied to high stroke risk. (12/23/2010) One in three pregnant women not tested for gestational diabetes. (12/22/2010) For children who outgrow epilepsy, lower death rates in adulthood. (12/22/2010) Higher mortality for those with lasting childhood epilepsy. (12/22/2010) Acid reflux symptoms relieved by new incisionless surgery. (En Espanol) (12/22/2010) High death rate among those with persistent epileptic seizures. (12/22/2010) Parents of chronically ill kids can prepare them for independence. (12/21/2010) Surgery to repair torn aorta often extremely challenging. (12/21/2010) Whole-fat dairy products may help lower Type 2 diabetes. (12/20/2010) FDA's decision on Avastin for advanced breast cancer draws reactions from doctors and patients. (12/20/2010) Stressing over the holidays: bad for your health. (12/20/2010) Will breastfeeding make your baby smarter? (12/17/2010) For all-day energy, don't forget breakfast. (12/15/2010) Study links obesity to inferior breast cancer outcomes. (12/14/2010) Superbug can't stand up to fecal transplantation. (12/13/2010) Can your eyes' movements reveal your identity? (12/10/2010) Study links obesity to worse outcomes for some breast cancer patients. (12/09/2010) Want a satisfying sex life? Get a check up. (12/05/2010) B'N Fit teen fitness wins Coke grant to help expand family involvement. (12/03/2010) World AIDS Day a reminder that HIV is still a threat. (12/03/2010) After lifesaving heart surgery, Salvadoran boy's future is bright. (12/01/2010)
November 2010
Extra belly fat may increase women's osteoporosis risk. (11/30/2010) Is long-term heart health helped by childhood habits? (11/30/2010) LVAD is lifesaver for doctor with severe heart disease. (En Espanol) (11/29/2010) New Alzheimer's theory links red wine, apple skins, and turmeric to slower onset of disease. (11/29/2010) Early diabetes detection is key to better health. (11/29/2010) Overdo it on Thanksgiving? Here are tips to help you recover. (11/24/2010) Prostate cancer staging not an accurate predictor of recurrence. (11/23/2010) Fewer pediatric ER visits since children's cough meds pulled from shelves. (11/22/2010) Diabetes and depression can become a vicious cycle. (11/22/2010) Researchers link cigarette smoke, auto exhaust to Alzheimer's risk. (11/22/2010) Robotic surgery helps cancer patient get back to normal life. (11/19/2010) 15 strategies for healthier, happier holidays. (11/19/2010) Britain's new royal couple offers glimpse at mixed money marriages. (11/18/2010) Benlysta lupus treatment approved by FDA. (11/17/2010) How will healthcare reform affect your FSA? (11/16/2010) Cyberbullying poses serious health risks for young targets. (11/14/2010) Big advances in Type 1 diabetes research. (11/12/2010) Is the Twinkie diet for you? (11/12/2010) Rapid dementia screening tool shows some promise. (11/10/2010) Little Ironman from the Bronx goes home with a new heart. (11/10/2010) Obese teens at high risk of becoming severely obese adults. (11/09/2010) Breastfeeding doesn't rob new moms of sleep, study finds. (11/08/2010)
October 2010
Expert advice on keeping skin beautiful. (10/31/2010) Pregnancy can be impacted by father's weight. (10/30/2010) Simple remedies can ease headache pain. (10/29/2010) Select lung cancer patients may benefit from new drug. (10/28/2010) A promising new therapy for lung cancer. (10/28/2010) Hospitals focusing on superbugs' resistance to antibiotics. (10/25/2010) A woman's blood type may influence her fertility. (10/25/2010) Alzheimer's research is slow, but promising. (10/22/2010) New study underscores hormone therapy's link to breast cancer risk. (10/21/2010) Megan Charlop to be honored at Tour de Bronx. (10/20/2010) Diabetics helped by support from peers, researchers say. (10/20/2010) Study links HRT to faster growing breast tumors. (10/19/2010) Bronx leaders announce 15th annual bike tour. (En Espanol) (10/19/2010) Are broken bones stronger after they've healed? (10/18/2010) Fewer bone density tests may be ok for low-risk women. (10/17/2010) Basic sign language can help babies express themselves. (10/17/2010) Families affected by breast cancer find meaning from their loss. (10/14/2010) Hispanics in U.S. living longer than whites and blacks. (10/14/2010) Freed Chilean miners must now manage glare of the spotlight. (10/13/2010) Promising treatments for low vision and blindness. (10/12/2010) Is technology making us more angry? (10/06/2010) Questions about teen dating. (10/06/2010) New treatment for heart failure. (10/06/2010) Women ages 40-64 more vulnerable to depression. (10/05/2010) Mentoring project brings students a step closer to careers in medicine. (10/04/2010) Lack of sleep during pregnancy may increase risk of hypertension. (10/01/2010) Next steps after a breast cancer diagnosis. (10/01/2010) Smog may lead to diabetes risk. (10/01/2010) ADHD may be genetic. (10/01/2010)
September 2010
New parents' disrupted sleep should only last a few months. (09/30/2010) Health woes tied to increased use of personal technology. (09/27/2010) School health program provides needed care for Bronx students. (En Espanol) (09/26/2010) Growing resistance to antibiotics may lead to major public health crisis. (09/20/2010) Definitive test to diagnose Alzheimer's remains elusive. (09/17/2010) Laser pointers can severely damage kids' eyes. (09/09/2010) For morning sickness, there's no reliable relief. (09/08/2010) Men 1.5 times more likely than women to suffer cognitive decline, study finds. (09/07/2010) Woman helps seriously ill kids express emotions through photography. (09/06/2010)
August 2010
Back at school, kids' headaches begin. (08/30/2010) With these items in your desk, you'll be ready for anything. (08/30/2010) Your aging parents may need support when facing life changes. (08/29/2010) Does depression affect preschoolers? (08/29/2010) New guidelines support antibiotics for women prior to c-section. (08/24/2010) Making up for bad health habits. (08/23/2010) Do night owls suffer from insomnia? (08/20/2010) With new law, breast cancer patients must be informed of reconstruction options. (08/19/2010) For chronic headache sufferers, exercise and weight loss may ease the pain. (08/18/2010) Long-term type 1 diabetics may still produce insulin, study shows. (08/18/2010) What to consider when choosing homecare for aging parents. (08/17/2010) Bariatric surgery may cut need for diabetes meds. (08/16/2010) Generic vs. name brand hypertension drugs -- which are better? (08/13/2010) Jet Blue episode exemplifies all that's wrong with air travel today. (08/12/2010) Air travel may bring out the worst in people. (08/11/2010) Researchers study deep-brain stimulation's effect on Alzheimer's. (08/11/2010) Contact lens usage may lead to eye ulcers. (08/10/2010) Experts look for ways to deal with upcoming elderly boom. (08/10/2010) New technologies increasing nursing job opportunities. (08/09/2010) Montefiore named one of the most 'wired' hospitals. (08/09/2010) True accountable care organizations are a rarity. (08/09/2010) Montefiore doctor survives heart attack with the help of first responders. (08/08/2010) New treatment reduces fibroid pain. (08/05/2010) '30 Rock' actor speaks about kidney transplant. (08/05/2010) Hospital emergency rooms turning towards palliative care. (08/05/2010) Cardiac index can be indicator for future dementia. (08/02/2010) New bill gives multi-campus hospitals larger subsidies. (08/02/2010)
July 2010
Children with seizure disorder may eventually be taken off medication. (07/30/2010) Expert gives tips for dealing with nightmares. (07/30/2010) Sleep disorder may be first sign of future Parkinson's disease. (07/28/2010) New implantable device can check diabetes patients check their blood sugar level. (07/28/2010) Ways to deal with a skin breakout. (07/27/2010) Accountable care organizations lead the way with new healthcare model. (07/26/2010) Late-night work sessions can boost productivity. (07/26/2010) Experts offer ways to help caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. (07/26/2010) Regular birth may be safe for women who have previously had C-section. (07/21/2010) Gene testing provides clues to cause of sudden cardiac death. (07/19/2010) Babies conceived in vitro may be at higher risk of cancer. (07/19/2010) What are the risks with sleep medication? (07/16/2010) Former VP Cheney's heart procedure raising interest in destination therapy. (07/16/2010) Alzheimer's patients may have trouble showing emotions. (07/14/2010) Alzheimer's detection, treatment affected by race and culture. (07/14/2010) Promising Alzheimer's therapy targets tau protein. (07/13/2010) Early care for Alzheimer's patients is key, experts say. (07/13/2010) House calls to elderly relieve stress for their caregivers. (07/13/2010) Alzheimer's may subdue emotions, study finds. (07/13/2010) Obesity in older women may be linked to dementia. (07/13/2010) Is your sunscreen doing more harm than good? (07/13/2010) HIV-positive moms not passing disease to babies, with this doctor's help. (07/12/2010) Nation's Most Wired hospitals embrace health IT. (07/09/2010) Summer heat and certain meds can be risky combination. (07/07/2010) What causes pain? (07/07/2010) Are trendy, oversized contact lenses safe? (07/07/2010) Good sleep is possible with simple lifestyle changes. (07/02/2010) New fibroid treatment helps women retain fertility. (07/01/2010) Can your genes predict your lifespan? (07/01/2010)
June 2010
Expensive mattress won't guarantee a good night's sleep. (06/29/2010) De-identified EMR data used to support clinical studies, measure patient safety. (06/29/2010) Sharing health info on social media sites a concern for some MDs. (06/28/2010) New studies link Avandia to heart risks. (06/28/2010) New genetic links to diabetes discovered. (06/27/2010) Can insomnia kill you? (06/24/2010) Cartoon characters an unhealthy influence on children's food preferences. (06/21/2010) How COPD affects heart health. (06/18/2010) OTC gene test makers face FDA scrutiny. (06/17/2010) Antiretrovirals during breastfeeding shield babies from HIV, study finds. (06/16/2010) Is it time to break up with your therapist? (06/15/2010) Coffee drinking: good for you, or not? (06/14/2010) Rare heart-liver transplant saves NY man's life. (06/12/2010) Cancer experts question results of psychosocial therapy study. (06/11/2010) Successful heart-liver transplant performed in the Bronx. (06/11/2010) Young men more vulnerable to love's ups and downs. (06/11/2010) Federal criteria for computerized record funding is unrealistic, doctors and hospitals say. (06/08/2010) PTSD in older vets doubles their Alzheimers's risk, study finds. (06/07/2010) Asthma initiative may not only improve patient outcomes, but also cut costs. (06/07/2010) Obesity taking a toll on pregnant mothers and newborns. (06/05/2010) New melanoma therapy shows promise. (06/05/2010) Targeted agent extends survival in metastic melanoma. (06/05/2010) Futuristic glucose tattoo monitors blood sugar levels. (06/04/2010) Erectile dysfunction can improve several years after prostate surgery. (06/01/2010)
May 2010
Nurses volunteer to bring breast cancer awareness to Ecuadorean village. (05/31/2010) For diabetics, low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke can wait. (05/27/2010) Fears of personal body odor lead some to consider suicide. (05/25/2010) Online map shows environmental cancer risks. (05/21/2010) Yoga linked to better sleep for cancer patients. (05/20/2010) Yoga practice helps ease stress for moms of premature infants (05/20/2010) Preventive asthma care keeps hospitalization costs down. (05/19/2010) Heartware device supports people who are in severe heart failure. (05/19/2010) Stress can take a toll on your skin. (05/18/2010) Elderly's suicide risk slightly higher in senior facilities vs. at home. (05/18/2010) Which foods in your kitchen are most likely to cause migraines? (05/17/2010) Genetics experts concerned about drugstore gene test. (05/13/2010) Blood thinners and garlic may be a risky combo. (05/13/2010) Cardiac experts say Barbara Walters' prognosis is excellent. (05/11/2010) Breastfeeding causes newborns to eat less later, study finds. (05/10/2010) Collaborative nursing leaders share their units' best practices. (05/10/2010) Too much TV for toddlers linked to school, health troubles later. (05/03/2010)
April 2010
Do certain foods really trigger migraines? (04/29/2010) Study finds that lowering blood sugar is not a factor in diabetics' deaths. (04/28/2010) Face transplant candidates need psychological support. (04/25/2010) High lead levels in ball parks pose hazards for children. (04/22/2010) Lead poisoning continues to be a threat throughout New York City (04/22/2010) Montefiore doctor leads MS Walk team for 10th year. (04/21/2010) Hospitals with multiple campuses at disadvantage when it comes to IT funding. (04/21/2010) Liver transplant performed amidst major snowstorm. (04/21/2010) New cardiac rapid access unit opens. (04/21/2010) What parents should know about teens and bullying. (04/19/2010) Allergy misery attributed to recent health patterns. (04/16/2010) Abnormal heart rhythm tied to dementia, new study finds. (04/16/2010) Parents can help babies get in touch with their 5 senses. (04/16/2010) Adopted kids at higher risk for mental and emotional challenges. (04/13/2010) Elderly person's ability to drive safely often best judged by family. (04/13/2010) US med schools can't keep up with physician shortage. (04/13/2010) Uninsured migraine sufferers receive inadequate care, study finds. (04/12/2010) New help for patients with drug allergies. (04/12/2010) Too much soda and juice a burden on children's health. (04/09/2010) Lung problems persist for Sept. 11 rescue workers. (04/08/2010) Study finds lingering lung damage for 9/11 rescue workers. (04/08/2010) 9/11 study results show lasting effects on rescuers. (04/08/2010) Asthma more frequently detected by experimental electronic nose. (04/07/2010) Genome sequencing turns 10 with many benefits still to come. (04/01/2010) Can radiation from CT scans hurt you? (04/01/2010)
March 2010
Mom's anxiety about pregnancy may harm her baby. (03/31/2010) Methylene blue's impact on low back pain questioned. (03/31/2010) Simple ways to chase the blues away. (03/30/2010) Earlier screening for diabetes lessens complications, experts say. (03/30/2010) Newborn's lifesaving heart surgery questioned by insurer. (03/27/2010) Children feel stress of unemployed parents. (03/25/2010) Floaters and flashers may signal eye trouble. (03/23/2010) Sleep apnea can lead to heart disease and other serious conditions. (03/18/2010) Celebrating a life that touched so many others. (03/18/2010) Megan Charlop remembered for her boundless drive and spirit. (03/18/2010) Borough's beauty is in its people. (03/16/2010) Genetic test for autism doesn't reveal its cause. (03/15/2010) Learn to spot hidden dangers on food labels (03/11/2010) Race, culture may impact how you sleep. (03/08/2010) When a child's skin rash needs a pediatrician's attention. (03/08/2010) Epilepsy in children best treated by one of oldest seizure medications. (03/04/2010) More than 160 species of bacteria reside in your gut. (03/04/2010) Migraine relief in the palm of your hand. (03/03/2010) Doctors reducing radiation exposure from diagnostic tests. (03/02/2010) For liver transplant patient, a lifesaving motorcade. (03/02/2010) Will video make your baby smarter? (03/02/2010)
February 2010
Examining oxytocin's effects on the autistic brain. (02/26/2010) Advice for parents when a child witnesses tragedy. (02/25/2010) Is it borderline personality disorder, or typical teen moodiness? (02/25/2010) Study examines effectiveness of new laser fibroid treatment. (02/23/2010) Obesity, sedentary lifestyles contribute to increased hypertension in the U.S. (02/23/2010) Among retirement's benefits: A good night's sleep. (02/22/2010) Better patient experience is a top priority for hospital leaders. (02/22/2010) High blood pressure prevention and treatment inadequate, study finds. (02/22/2010) Doctors respond with care to patients' inappropriate treatment requests. (02/22/2010) Filipino teen hopes to walk after grueling 18-hour surgery. (02/21/2010) Women's embarrassing sex questions answered. (02/19/2010) Diabetes drug's cancer risk extremely low, experts say. (02/18/2010) Roger Ebert opens up about life after thyroid cancer surgery. (02/18/2010) Guidelines to measure women's heart disease risk are effective. (02/16/2010) Fewer nightmares reported by those with sleep apnea. (02/16/2010) Hormone spray may help people with autism. (02/16/2010) Blind since childhood, this doctor feels his way through. (02/15/2010) Can botox prevent some migraines? (02/15/2010) President Clinton's cardiac stent procedure explained. (02/12/2010) Children's stress evident in behavioral changes. (02/11/2010) Montefiore MDs perform surgeries to correct 14-year-old's severe scoliosis. (02/11/2010) Earlier depression often a precursor to post-partum depression. (02/11/2010) Childhood obesity closely associated with death before age 55. (02/10/2010) Study links stuttering to genetic mutation. (02/10/2010) For patients with end-stage dementia, feeding tube won't prolong or improve life. (02/09/2010) Montefiore earthquake relief team changed forever by Haiti experience. (02/09/2010) Medical home concept provides positive patient outcomes. (02/05/2010) Couples benefit when they know what to expect from therapy. (02/05/2010) Cardiac rehab helps this 99 year old stay young. (02/05/2010) Child abuse rates rise when economy falters. (02/04/2010) Brain scan helps detect cause of youngster's constant seizures. (02/03/2010) Baby's first year filled with important emotional milestones. (02/02/2010)
January 2010
Apple co-founder's appearance sparks questions about his health. (01/28/2010) Omega-3s don't reduce pre-term birth risk, study finds. (01/28/2010) NYC hospitals doing their part to help earthquake-ravaged Haiti. (01/22/2010) Doctors question decrease in newborns' birth weight. (01/21/2010) Doctors successfully reducing patients' exposure to radiation from diagnostic tests. (01/21/2010) New procedure helps women with fibroid tumors avoid hysterectomy. (01/19/2010) Researchers discover why bright light intensifies migraine pain. (01/11/2010) Why are you coughing? This factor helps doctors determine the cause. (01/11/2010) Today's youth experience highest-ever rates of anxiety and depression. (01/11/2010) Haitian girl's heart surgery coicides with 1-year anniversary of earthquake. (01/11/2010) Baby boomers still abusing marijuana, other drugs. (01/09/2010) Radiation levels in airport scans are minimal, experts say. (01/08/2010) Can certain foods help prevent the flu? (01/08/2010) Assisted living and other elderly care options are evolving. (01/07/2010) Common antidepressants more beneficial in cases of severe depression, study finds. (01/06/2010) Mild to moderate depression may not be impacted by antidepressants. (01/06/2010) Radiation exposure from airport screenings minimal, experts say. (01/05/2010) Effectiveness of autism diets questioned by experts. (01/05/2010) Do hangover cures really work? (01/01/2010) Asthma's genetic link may improve treatments for kids. (01/01/2010)

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