Flu During Pregnancy May Increase Child’s Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Pregnant mothers’ exposure to the flu was associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child would develop bipolar disorder in adulthood, in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The findings add to mounting evidence of possible shared underlying causes and illness processes with schizophrenia, which some studies have also linked to prenatal exposure to influenza.
Alan Brown, M.D., M.P.H, of Columbia University and New York State Psychiatric Institute, a grantee of the NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), said:
Prospective mothers should take common sense preventive measures...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 6, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: NIH Newsbot Source Type: blogs
Scanadu Scout ‘Tricorder’ Seeks Crowdfunding Ahead of FDA Approval
In January 2012, we introduced you to the Scanadu Medical Tricorder, a mobile diagnostic device that measures key vital signs and sends all information directly to your smartphone. Last week, the company launched a crowdfunding campaign to put the device — now called the Scanadu Scout — into production.
The Scanadu Scout will be able to measure a person’s heart rate & ECG, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate and oximetry (blood oxygen level) within 10 seconds. The stats are displayed and stored on your smartphone.
To bring the Scanadu Scout to the consumer market as a medical-grade devic...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 1, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
The Incredible, Edible Egg
High cholesterol causes cardiovascular disease. Eggs are high in cholesterol; a large egg contains about 210mg of the stuff, which is concentrated in the yolk. The American Heart Association has recommended that people limit their daily cholesterol consumption to less than 300mg to maintain heart health [1]. Thus, it would seem that we should eat fewer eggs, or at least fewer egg yolks, to prevent cardiovascular disease. Right?
Two new reports call that conclusion, straightforward as it may seem, into question. One examined how the other nutrients present in egg yolks can actually protect against coronary artery disease ...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 30, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Diana Gitig, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Meditab EMR and EHR Systems
Affordable Electronic Medical Record systems & software for your medical practice backed by our reliable Meditab support organization. Additional resources can be found in the Technology category of the Highlight HEALTH Web Directory. (Source: Highlight HEALTH)
Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 29, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Source Type: blogs
Peak Nutrition - Nourkrin Woman
Nourkrin is a leading hair loss prevention product that is widely used. If you are looking for the best ways to stop hair loss then visit Peak Nutrition. Additional resources can be found in the Supplements category of the Highlight HEALTH Web Directory. (Source: Highlight HEALTH)
Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 22, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Source Type: blogs
Eating More Fiber May Lower Risk of Stroke
According to a new British study, eating more fiber-rich foods appears to lower stroke risk [1]. The research is published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.
The meta-analysis combined the results of eight studies published between 1990 and 2012 from the United States, northern Europe, Australia, and Japan. Scientists found that a simple seven gram increase in daily dietary fiber — equivalent to one serving of whole wheat pasta plus two servings of fruits or vegetables — was associated with a seven percent decrease in first-time stroke risk [1].
Dietary fiber is the part of the plant that the ...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 21, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Health Care Advocate - Healthcare Whisperer
Founded by Hari Khalsa, specializes in providing health care and medical advocate services with a team of experienced professionals, US nationwide. Also includes services such as insurance help,...
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 18, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Source Type: blogs
Sproxil: Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare
Sproxil is one of 10 companies included in Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies for 2013 [1].
Based in in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sproxil provides a consumer SMS verification service through its Mobile Product Authentication (MPA) solution.
The technology empowers consumers in the war against product counterfeiting by using a cell phone to verify that they purchased a genuine product. Sproxil’s service is currently being used by several pharmaceutical companies in the fight against counterfeit drugs.
According to the World Customs Organization, the fake drug market is estimated to be a $200 Billion...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 17, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
YourHearing
is an independent network of hearing aid audiologists in the UK who provide free hearing test, hearing aid fitting, and a 60 day money back guarantee on hearing aid purchases all at up to 50% less than the high street prices. All hearing aid tests and fittings are done by a local audiologist and in the comfort of your own home. We cover all manufacturers including Phonak, Oticon, Starkey, Siemens, Widex, Resound, Bernafon & Unitron. Call our team today to discuss your hearing aid needs for a free hearing test and consultation. Additional resources can be found in the Hearing and Vision category of the Highlight HEALTH We...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 14, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Source Type: blogs
Implantable Blood Testing Laboratory on a Chip
Scientists from the EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne or, in English, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne) have developed an implantable blood testing laboratory that provides an immediate analysis of compounds in the body. The device will allow for a greater level of personalized care than traditional blood tests currently provide.
The miniaturized device is just a few cubic millimeters in volume but includes five sensors and a radio transmitter.
Outside the body, a battery patch provides a 1/10 watt of power through the patient’s skin. A tiny electrical coil in the chip receives the powe...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 10, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
American Urology Association Changes Position on Routine Prostate Testing
The American Urological Association, which in recent years has defended the PSA screening test, has changed it’s position and no longer recommends routine testing for men.
On Friday, the American Urological Association (AUA) announced that men under the age of 55 should not get routinely screened with a PSA test [1]. Men who are between the ages of 55 and 69 should talk with their doctors about the benefits and harms of testing and proceed based on their personal values and preferences.
The new guidelines for early detection of prostate cancer were developed using evidence from a systematic literature review rathe...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 7, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Barre Classes
Ballet inspired workouts or Barre Workouts are creating a buzz, especially among women who have always craved for a dancers body. Barre workouts offer a choice of overall fitness options along with a...
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - May 4, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Source Type: blogs
