Archive for 2009/05


New England School Of Acupuncture Launches Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program

The New England School of Acupuncture announces the launch of its Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program (SMAC) beginning in September 2009. This unique program teaches both Eastern and Western methods of orthopedic medicine, giving students a fully integrated, one-of-a-kind education in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western orthopedics.
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05/31/2009 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine - Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine | Trackback | Comments Off

Vitamin D And Calcium Supplements Help Prevent Bone Fracture In The Elderly

We all know that vitamin D and calcium are good for bones, but research teams in Europe and USA have shown that both taken daily reduces the rate of hip fracture in older people by 20%.
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05/29/2009 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine - Bones / Orthopaedics | Trackback | Comments Off

Swine Flu Media Update 27 Issued At: 11am Tuesday 26 May 2009, Wales

- 0 confirmed cases in Wales. - 90 people have been under investigation in Wales. Of these, swine flu has been ruled out in 85 cases, leaving five still under investigation. All of these are displaying, or have displayed, mild symptoms. - The five people under investigation were well when first identified, but reported recent flu-like symptoms following travel to Mexico.
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05/29/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Swine Flu | Trackback | Comments Off

Yale Researchers Find New Trigger For Seasonal Allergies

In research that could open new avenues of treatment for seasonal allergies, a team of Yale University scientists has discovered how a poorly understood component of the human immune system triggers - and sometimes worsens - allergic reactions. The research appears in the May 24 Advance Online Publication of Nature Immunology. Scientists wanted to better understand how the immune system recognizes and responds to allergens.
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05/29/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Allergy | Trackback | Comments Off

Canadian Lung Association Applauds Government’s Changes To Tobacco Act

The Lung Association congratulates Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq and the Government of Canada on its announcement of imminent changes to the federal Tobacco Act that include: - Mandating that cigarillos and blunt wraps be sold in packages of no less than 20; - Banning the
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05/28/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Smoking / Quit Smoking | Trackback | Comments Off

Experts Discuss Scientific, Public Health Implications Of H1N1 Flu Outbreak At Special NYAS Symposium

As H1N1 (swine) flu continues to spread, it's clear that the worldwide outbreak of this new virus remains a rigorous test for science and public health. Regardless of whether the outbreak reaches pandemic levels, H1N1 has much to teach us about the evolving nature of such viruses and how to better prepare for future global outbreaks.
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05/28/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Swine Flu | Trackback | Comments Off

What Is Pneumonia? What Causes Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. It is characterized primarily by inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs or by alveoli that are filled with fluid (alveoli are microscopic sacs in the lungs that absorb oxygen). At times a very serious condition, pneumonia can make a person very sick or even cause death.
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05/28/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Respiratory / Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Linked To Common Vaginal Infection In Pregnant Women

Pregnant women with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to suffer from bacterial vaginosis (BV) - a common vaginal infection that increases a woman's risk for preterm delivery, according to a University of Pittsburgh study. Available
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05/28/2009 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine - Pregnancy / Obstetrics | Trackback | Comments Off

Swine Flu Media Bulletin Issued At: 11am Thursday 21 May 2009, Wales

- 0 confirmed cases in Wales. - 85 people have been under investigation in Wales. Of these, swine flu has been ruled out in 80 cases, leaving five still under investigation. All of these are displaying, or have displayed, mild symptoms. - The five people under investigation were well when first identified, but reported recent flu-like symptoms following travel to Mexico.
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05/28/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Swine Flu | Trackback | Comments Off

MS Society Scotland Supports Shine On Scotland Campaign

The MS Society Scotland has backed a school boy from Glasgow whose campaign aims to seek support for the use of vitamin D in helping to prevent the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS). Ryan McLaughlin's campaign 'Shine on Scotland' was launched in April 2009 after the MS Society announced that research funded by the charity had discovered vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy and the early years could potentially increase the risk of developing MS later in life.
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05/28/2009 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine - Multiple Sclerosis | Trackback | Comments Off

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