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December 2011
Shift work can negatively impact sleep habits. (12/29/2011) Conjoined twins living longer thanks to medical advances. (12/27/2011) Hypertension affecting children in record numbers. (12/26/2011) New MS medications change how this disease is managed. (12/26/2011) First live liver donor transplant performed in the Bronx. (12/22/2011) No need for diabetics to be restricted from driving. (12/20/2011) Montefiore selected as Pioneer ACO. (12/19/2011) Got GERD? Consider these alternative therapies. (12/12/2011) Smallest surviving preemies are beating the odds. (12/12/2011) The do's and don'ts of pregnancy. (12/08/2011) Prevent gout by following these steps. (12/08/2011) Gene test may help predict risk of breast cancer recurrence. (12/06/2011) RNs and others working irregular shifts may face higher Type 2 diabetes risk. (12/06/2011) NYC firemen bring holiday joy to hospitalized kids. (12/06/2011) New test may help some women with breast cancer forgo aggressive treatment. (12/06/2011) Study finds antidepressants ease repetitive behaviors in autistic adults. (12/06/2011) Prozac may reduce autism symptoms in adults. (12/05/2011) Study shows reports of teen sexting may be overblown. (12/05/2011) Working up a sweat is good for the body. (12/02/2011) Kids with childhood arthritis respond well to new drugs. (12/02/2011) Study suggests babies recognize bad behavior. (12/01/2011) Okay to talk to kids about a bad day at work. (12/01/2011)
November 2011
Peaceful sleep strongly tied to overall good health. (11/30/2011) Researchers link soccer headers to brain injury. (11/29/2011) Lipitor goes generic -- what that means for you. (11/29/2011) Money-saving generics equal in effectiveness to Lipitor. (11/29/2011) Tips to keep you healthy this holiday season. (11/29/2011) Frequent heading in soccer may cause brain injury. (11/29/2011) At least two years between siblings contributes to academic success. (11/28/2011) Tips to avoid family feuds at holiday gatherings. (11/23/2011) Should you call in sick or go to the office? (11/23/2011) Take care of your emotional health during hard financial times. (11/23/2011) Cardiologist and dietitian together can help you manage cholesterol. (11/22/2011) After losing parents and siblings, adults preserve family traditions. (11/22/2011) Couple undergoes bariatric surgery together. (11/17/2011) For diabetics, eye exams are critical. (11/17/2011) How empathy can impact your relationships, job and life. (11/15/2011) Tight control of type 1 diabetes protects kidneys, study finds. (11/12/2011) New guidelines for screening children for high cholesterol. (11/11/2011) Cholesterol tests for kids are early start to heart disease prevention. (11/11/2011) Panel urges cholesterol testing for kids. (11/11/2011) Test detects awareness in brain-damaged patients. (11/09/2011) Chickenpox-laced lollipops sold on Facebook. (11/08/2011) Are sleep aids mother's new little helper? (11/04/2011) Clearing body's old cells may delay age-related health problems. (11/02/2011) Sleep expert offers tips to help kids adjust to daylight savings time. (11/02/2011) Type 2 diabetes at epidemic levels worldwide. (11/02/2011) Pre-term birth rate in U.S. down slightly, but still too high. (11/01/2011) How to live healthfully to 100. (11/01/2011)
October 2011
Study shows fecal transplant can be an effective C-diff treatment. (10/31/2011) Research supports fecal transplant as effective C-diff therapy. (10/31/2011) No easy answers when treating rare pancreatic cancer. (10/31/2011) CDC recommends HPV vaccine for boys. (10/26/2011) Waging war against diabetes in the Bronx. (en Espanol) (10/25/2011) Does a pre-schooler need Ritalin? (10/25/2011) Nurses guide evidence-based practice. (10/24/2011) New ADHD treatment guidelines questioned by parents and experts. (10/24/2011) Is 65 the right retirement age for you? (10/22/2011) Moving from poor neighborhoods lowers women's obesity, diabetes rates. (10/19/2011) Pre-natal family history examined by new computer system. (10/19/2011) Stress from Hurricane Katrina linked to failed pregnancies nationwide. (10/18/2011) Child CPR a lifesaving lesson for parents. (10/17/2011) Panel Issues New Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment (10/17/2011) Paro device questioned as comforting companion to elderly. (10/17/2011) Imagined scents can precede migraine headache, study shows. (10/16/2011) Proposed Medicare cuts would compromise hospital teaching programs. (10/16/2011) Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Use Increases in Region (10/15/2011) Materialism can hurt marriage, study shows. (10/14/2011) Shortage of IT experts impacting EMR rollout. (10/13/2011) Regional cancer therapies aim high chemo doses at tumors, sparing healthy tissue. (10/12/2011) Two-drug combo may help patients with hard-to-treat leukemia. (10/11/2011) Study questions benefits of multi-vitamins for older women. (10/11/2011) CA 12 year olds can get HPV vaccine without parents' consent. (10/11/2011) Tips to stay healthy and ward off cancer. (10/11/2011) Folic acid may prevent kids' language delays, study shows. (10/11/2011) Research on health risks of supplements questioned by experts. (10/11/2011) Daily vitamins a health hazard for older women? (10/11/2011) Marathon runner delivers a baby. (10/11/2011) Personalized diabetes education yields better results. (10/10/2011) Apple founder loses battle with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. (10/06/2011) Pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer likely cause of Steve Jobs' death. (10/06/2011) Why pancreatic cancer is so deadly. (10/06/2011) Stress can impact a woman's ability to conceive. (10/05/2011) Less toxic chemo for HER2-positive breast cancer may help protect heart. (10/05/2011) Study shows less toxic chemo combo may protect heart. (10/05/2011) Advance directives may help cut cost of end-of-life care. (10/04/2011)
September 2011
New formula helps women find their target heart rate. (09/22/2011) Young cancer patients use alternative therapies to cope with illness. (09/20/2011) Alternative therapies help seriously ill kids manage pain and stress. (09/20/2011) Tony Romo's lung injury may not prevent him from playing week 3. (09/20/2011) Fashionable Li'l Divas triumph over cancer. (09/18/2011) Young photographer uses her camera to explore healthcare. (09/13/2011) The high price of being an alpha male. (09/13/2011) Fast-action cartoons can impact child's attention span, study finds. (09/12/2011) How to deal with favoritism in the office. (09/11/2011) No date for homecoming dance? For some kids, no big deal. (09/08/2011) Talking to your kids about Sept. 11. (09/07/2011) Help your teen become a better communicator. (09/06/2011) Teen pursues modeling career after breakthrough scoliosis surgery. (09/06/2011) Family efforts to do good can reap many benefits. (09/02/2011) Ortorexia - when healthy eating becomes an obsession. (En Espanol) (09/02/2011) Study: chemicals in the air at Ground Zero increased firefighters' cancer risk. (09/02/2011) A decade after 9/11 attacks, experts ponder lasting health effects. (09/02/2011) 7 tips if insomnia is hurting your job performance. (09/01/2011) Tips to minimize that scar's appearance. (09/01/2011)
August 2011
Tennessee basketball coach faces uncertain path following early Alzheimer's diagnosis. (08/31/2011) Legally blind man prepares for solo sailing trip around the world. (08/30/2011) 6 ways to avoid a surprise heart attack. (08/29/2011) 11 signs cholesterol may be harming your legs. (08/27/2011) Easing kids' fears about natural disasters. (08/26/2011) Celebrated basketball coach has early onset Alzheimer's. (08/25/2011) Finance exec goes the distance to support kids' fitness. (08/25/2011) Why some people develop dementia at a young age. (08/24/2011) Montefiore President and CEO Among Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential in Healthcare (08/22/2011) More people taking antidepressants for non-psychiatric ills. (08/22/2011) Falls from open windows injure more than 5,000 kids a year. (08/21/2011) New heart failure drug shows promise, experts say. (08/19/2011) Many doctors still overscreen for cervical cancer. (08/18/2011) Beware these foods that can damage, discolor your teeth. (En Espanol) (08/17/2011) Doctors save young cancer patient's leg and her life. (08/17/2011) Cartoon characters in ads push kids toward unhealthy foods. (08/17/2011) Rosacea sufferers have several treatment options to choose from. (08/16/2011) Helping to Make Kids the Picture of Health (08/15/2011) Eight Reasons to Schedule Me Time (08/15/2011) Heated chemotherapy procedure draws mixed reaction (08/12/2011) Stroke Risk on Rise for Pregnant Women (08/12/2011) Medicaid cuts could affect healthcare for the poor (08/11/2011) How to avoid dying of a surprise heart attack (08/11/2011) Hay fever season around the corner (08/10/2011) Eating more, and weighing less (08/10/2011) Heart recipient urges blacks, latinos to donate organs (08/10/2011) Montefiore Headache Center Featured on NBC's Today Show (08/09/2011) Sleep apnea may increase elderly women's dementia risk. (08/09/2011) Test to reveal baby's sex early in pregnancy stirs controversy. (08/09/2011) Is it a medical disorder or mental illness? (08/09/2011) Legally blind man to try solo around-world sail. (08/09/2011) Clinical Looking Glass a model for healthcare systems nationwide. (08/05/2011) Multi-hospital systems push for fair meaningful use policy. (08/05/2011) For kids, good sleep habits improve health. (08/04/2011) Girl's new heart gives her second chance at life. (08/04/2011) In homes where illicit drugs are made, kids are mostly healthy. (08/04/2011) Think twice before going for colon cleansing. (08/01/2011)
July 2011
Ipilimumab gives hope to LI man with advanced melanoma. (07/29/2011) Pregnancy-related strokes have increased dramatically, study shows. (07/28/2011) New dental clinic has Bronx residents smiling. (07/28/2011) Take special care of skin when undergoing cancer treatment. (07/26/2011) Money isn't buying happiness in world's wealthiest nations. (07/26/2011) Latino couple chooses bariatric surgery to fight obesity. (en Espanol) (07/25/2011) Cardiologist's plant-based diet gains popularity among his patients. (07/25/2011) Sleep specialist's advice to beat insomnia. (07/20/2011) Headache expert puts an end to woman's migraines. (07/20/2011) Early testing for Alzheimer's pushed by some researchers. (07/20/2011) Lazy eye treatment more effective in younger children, study finds. (07/15/2011) Family history plays important role in Alzheimer's diagnosis. (07/15/2011) Are newer doctors better for patients' health? (07/15/2011) Sarcoma team raises nearly $15,000 for research. (07/14/2011) Flirting in the workplace can backfire. (07/14/2011) Teen girl's cutting provided emotional release. (07/11/2011) Is finding happiness at work a reasonable goal? (07/11/2011) Researchers test fetal programming to curb childhood obesity. (07/08/2011) Cluster headaches more prevalent in summer, and often misdiagnosed. (07/08/2011) Study examines whether antidepressants, autism are linked. (07/04/2011) Late talkers not at higher risk for behavioral problems later. (07/04/2011) Five new genes linked to Alzheimer's. (07/04/2011) Cosmetic contact lenses can cause serious eye damage. (07/01/2011) FDA panel's Avastin decision draws mixed reactions. (07/01/2011)
June 2011
Everyone needs to join fight against bullying. (06/30/2011) With diabetes a global epidemic comes increase in new drugs to treat it. (06/29/2011) Early intervention beneficial for pre-diabetics. (06/28/2011) Sulfonylureas linked to higher heart risk in diabetics. (06/25/2011) Type 2 diabetes growing at alarming rate in young people. (06/24/2011) Silicone breast implants mostly safe, FDA reports. (06/23/2011) Sunscreens provide critical protection against melanoma and other skin cancers. (06/23/2011) Implantable device may provide migraine relief. (06/23/2011) 10 signs you may be depressed. (06/23/2011) IUDs are making a comeback. (06/22/2011) Epilepsy surgery like a miracle for NYC man. (06/22/2011) Healthy lifestyle really does pay off, study shows. (06/22/2011) Tick-borne babesiosis on the rise in northeast U.S. (06/22/2011) Signs your thyroid isn't working. (06/22/2011) Gender gap is closing when it comes to cheating. (06/21/2011) For women, bonds of friendship have many benefits. (06/21/2011) When it comes to cheating, men and women are equals. (06/21/2011) Mind-body connections can be surprising. (06/20/2011) Nagging won't convince your man to get healthy. (06/19/2011) A day in the sun for young cancer patients. (06/19/2011) IUDs most effective in preventing pregnancy. (06/18/2011) Prostate cancer survivor's good health is greatest Father's Day gift. (En Espanol) (06/17/2011) American Idol finalist comes to terms with diabetes. (06/17/2011) Targeted therapies are helping reduce breast cancer deaths. (06/17/2011) Teen chefs cook for better health. (06/17/2011) Day of service to honor fallen community leader. (06/17/2011) Best practices at innovative U.S. hospitals may help Britain's National Health Service. (06/16/2011) Study finds bariatric surgery can ease migraines. (06/15/2011) Too much TV linked to serious illness, early death. (06/14/2011) Formal child care may shield toddlers from mom's depression. (06/14/2011) New sunscreen labels must list protection from UVA and UVB rays. (06/14/2011) Lack of sleep may make high-calorie foods irresistable. (06/13/2011) Miguel Santos of Aventura visits young heart patient. (En Espanol) (06/07/2011) Facial wrinkles may indicate bone loss in women. (06/07/2011) 15-year-old heart patient enjoys get-well visit from Aventura. (En Espanol) (06/07/2011) NYC measles outbreak underscores importance of childhood vaccines. (06/07/2011) Two new drugs may treat advanced melanoma (06/06/2011) Two New Drugs May Treat Advanced Melanoma (06/06/2011) Learn the basics to a good night's sleep. (06/05/2011) Primary care doctors back at the forefront of HIV care. (06/03/2011) A Plate Will Now Guide Healthy Eating (06/02/2011)
May 2011
Get back in the game -- dating tips for the newly single. (05/30/2011) Longer Maternity Leave Ups Breastfeeding Rates (05/30/2011) Could Conjoined Twins Share a Mind? (05/29/2011) Protecting Your Children From the Sun (05/27/2011) New Minimally Invasive Technique to Treat Back Pain (05/27/2011) Home Births Experience Surge (05/20/2011) Causes of Tough Allergy Season (05/19/2011) Assessing Side Effects of Diabetes Drugs (05/19/2011) Are Some Healthy Foods Really Unhealthy? (05/18/2011) CHAM Ranked One of Best Children's Hospitals (05/17/2011) PROMISE Program Enhances Diabetes Care (05/16/2011) Big Kid Sleep Problems (05/16/2011) Treating ADHD in children with medication (05/13/2011) U.S. Senator Gillibrand Visits Montefiore (05/13/2011) Skin Cancer Can Cut Short Your Days in the Sun (05/13/2011) Children's Hospital Prom Brought Fun to Patients (05/12/2011) Risks of diabetes for pregnant women (05/12/2011) A haven for abused children in the Bronx (05/02/2011) Midlife weight gain may increase Alzheimer's risk. (05/02/2011) Stress of job forces Kentucky Derby announcer to step down. (05/02/2011) How certain foods can cause headaches (05/01/2011)
April 2011
Woman paralyzed in auto accident gives birth to miracle baby. (04/21/2011) Tough economic times a leading factor in suicides. (04/21/2011) Baby's fussiness could indicate behavior problems down the road. (04/21/2011) Tests to detect early Alzheimer's disease may be near. (04/19/2011) Epilepsy in autistic people often more challenging to treat. (04/19/2011) Gene sequencing can pinpoint origins of cancer. (04/19/2011) New Alzheimer's diagnostic criteria may lead to early treatment for patients. (04/19/2011) Sleep doesn't come easy for night shift workers. (04/18/2011) More end-of-life care given in NYC hospitals. (04/12/2011) An apple a day may keep the heart doctor away. (04/12/2011) Wrist size may predict heart disease, diabetes risk in kids. (04/12/2011) Drug offers no benefit for mild Alzheimer's disease. (04/10/2011) Progesterone gel brings dramatic drop in premature birth rate. (04/07/2011) MRI may help predict Alheimer's. (04/07/2011) Most medications don't help autistic kids, study shows. (04/04/2011) Some early intervention methods shown to benefit autistic children. (04/04/2011) Debilitating migraines helped by multidisciplinary treatment. (04/04/2011) Autism not helped by most medications. (04/04/2011)
March 2011
Teen weight problems can be caused by many factors. (03/29/2011) Diabetics beware: nicotine raises blood sugar levels. (03/28/2011) Managing end-of-life pain challenging for physicians, patients and their loved ones. (03/25/2011) The facts about congestive heart failure. (03/23/2011) Comparing drugs for COPD management. (03/23/2011) New smoke-free policy an important part of Montefiore's vision for a healthier Bronx. (03/22/2011) Home remedies soothing when pollen counts are high. (03/22/2011) Having sex lowers heart attack risk. (03/22/2011) Doctors encourage their patients to skip the tanning salon. (03/21/2011) Scientists a step closer to understanding autism's genetic link. (03/21/2011) Four-year-old boy from Haiti undergoes lifesaving heart surgery. (03/21/2011) Learn to relax for a better night's sleep. (03/16/2011) Nearly 15 million are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's in the U.S. (03/15/2011) Is the public suffering from disaster burnout? (03/15/2011) Learning CPR can be a lifesaver. (03/11/2011) Gadgets no substitute for good sleep habits. (03/11/2011) Heart screenings could help prevent sudden cardiac death in children. (03/09/2011) Diabetics' kidneys may be protected by blood pressure drug. (03/09/2011) Diabetes seen more in southeastern U.S. than any other region. (03/08/2011) Technology may be robbing you of sleep. (03/07/2011) Controversial hormone diet gets mixed reviews. (03/07/2011) Cancer risk increased by excessive weight. (03/06/2011) Study questions benefit of inhaled nitric oxide for sickle cell pain. (03/02/2011) Blood pressure meds may reduce cardiac risks in patients without hypertension. (03/01/2011) Many conditions can cause non-healing wounds. (03/01/2011)
February 2011
Ban on artificial tanning for kids gains support. (02/28/2011) American Academy of Pediatrics urges ban on teen tanning. (02/28/2011) UV rays from tanning beds increase skin cancer risk. (02/28/2011) New health law has insurers debating which services to cover. (02/28/2011) New cardiac devices and meds are revolutionizing care. (02/28/2011) Physician's nanomedicine research focused on pancreatic cancer cure. (02/25/2011) B'N Fit teen obesity program awarded $150,000 grant. (02/25/2011) Advice for overweight teens who are bullied. (02/24/2011) Radiologist finds joy in medical and artistic pursuits. (02/24/2011) Violent video games don't desensitize kids, study finds. (02/23/2011) Not too late to recommit to your 2011 resolutions. (02/23/2011) When is your baby ready to eat solid foods? (en Espanol) (02/22/2011) Migraine confirmed as cause of TV reporter's on-air mishap. (02/18/2011) Doctors remove knife embedded in man's head for 4 years. (02/18/2011) Total knee replacement proven to have long-lasting benefit to patients' wellbeing. (02/17/2011) When elder abuse is suspected, help is available. (02/17/2011) Pregnancy complications may increase women's risk for heart attack. (02/15/2011) Women more likely to have disrupted sleep after drinking alcohol. (02/15/2011) TV reporter likely suffered stroke or TIA. (02/15/2011) Nurses help diabetic patients successfully manage their disease. (02/14/2011) Snap out of it! Tips to break your bad mood. (02/14/2011) Her broken heart is cured on Valentine's Day. (02/13/2011) Electroshock therapy's current uses may surprise you. (02/12/2011) Singer learns to protect her most precious instrument. (02/12/2011) Expert tips to build strong bones. (02/11/2011) Folate during pregnancy not found to reduce premature birth rate. (02/10/2011) Less epidural preferred by women giving birth, study shows. (02/10/2011) Emergency room doctor goes on to mentor future clinicians. (02/09/2011) Improve your next doctor visit using these helpful tips. (02/09/2011) Try these tips for better sleep. (02/08/2011) Hospitals raising awareness during American Heart Month. (02/08/2011) Don't fear these lifesaving health tests. (02/08/2011) Health care industry is embracing the iPad. (02/07/2011) Can allergies provide protection against certain brain tumors? (02/07/2011) In one of nation's busiest ERs, key changes are improving the patient experience. (02/07/2011) Cancer drug combined with chemo found to increase risk of death. (02/02/2011) Oncologists weigh Avastin's benefits in light of study results. (02/02/2011) Signs of seasonal affective disorder include depression, lack of energy. (02/02/2011) Cancer experts debate Avastin's value for patients with advanced disease. (02/02/2011) Gestational diabetes can have lasting effect on a woman's health. (02/01/2011) Narrative medicine helps medical practitioners get to the heart of patients' stories. (02/01/2011) Medical students encouraged to explore their creative sides. (02/01/2011)
January 2011
Husband's kidney donation was a gift from the heart. (01/31/2011) USDA issues new nutrition guidelines. (01/31/2011) Brisk walks may help improve memory in seniors. (01/31/2011) Reproductive genetics like medical detective work, says doctor. (01/30/2011) Record-setting snowfall has some battling the blues. (01/27/2011) A clean, comfortable bedroom can help you sleep. (01/26/2011) Beating cancer is boy's greatest birthday gift. (01/25/2011) Support of family and friends crucial for caregivers of critically ill. (01/24/2011) Medical professionals and pharma industry ties exist despite strict policies. (01/23/2011) Beat snow fatigue by sticking to healthy routine. (01/21/2011) A sedentary lifestyle can spell disaster for your heart. (01/21/2011) Experts optimistic about Giffords' recovery. (01/21/2011) Hot flashes reduced by antidepressant, study shows. (01/18/2011) Kids behaving badly? These experts have solutions. (01/18/2011) NYC hospitals will feel impact of state Medicaid cuts, health care reform. (01/17/2011) Many pitfalls for those who become too famous too fast. (01/17/2011) No one-size-fits-all approach for dieting success. (01/13/2011) One year after earthquake, doctors recall lifesaving efforts. (01/13/2011) Potentially lifesaving preventive services are free under new health law. (01/12/2011) New non-invasive prenatal test determines Down Syndrome risk. (01/12/2011) One year after earthquake, Haitian girl's heart is healed. (01/11/2011) For those prone to mental illness, late teens and early 20s a vulnerable time. (01/11/2011) Molecular profiling helps researchers learn what drives tumors. (01/11/2011) New law mandates physicians improve communication with breast cancer patients. (01/11/2011) Nurses share their 2011 goals for patient care. (01/10/2011) After national tragedy, Haitian girl's heart is healed. (01/10/2011) Optimism may help fight teen depression. (01/10/2011) U.S. Rep. Gifford's recovery depends on which part of her brain was injured. (01/10/2011) For those with severe brain injury, recovery often long and uncertain. (01/10/2011) Gunshot wound to the head is survivable. (01/10/2011) Nutrition experts offer advice through Diet Hotline. (01/09/2011) Special diet prepares leukemia patients to fight their disease. (01/04/2011)

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