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Drug May Boost Women's Sexual Desire
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Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Cut Swine Flu Risk
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Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2009
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Beyond Tradition
Alternative treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea
 general

Feeling active, aware, and awake is something everyone aspires towards, but a creeping epidemic of sleep deprivation has been steadily growing in the United States. To some, the problem isn’t just staying up late to catch the end of the game or pulling an all-nighter to finish a project or meet a deadline. The problem could stem from a large number of sleeping disorders, one of the most common being Obstructive Sleep Apnea. 


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:: 11.01.09
My South African Adventure - Part two: Playing in South Africa | My South African Adventure -
Michael Ellner
The spitting cobras to the left of me or the puff adders to the right of me or the pack of dogs behind me were of little concern. They were just part of my stay on Tom's magnificent South African "farm" outside of Johannesburg. 
:: 10.28.09
“Great” News about Being Middle-Aged | Fitness, Mark D. Marotta
Behind The Zine
By Mark D. Marotta Okay, I admit it. I'm middle-aged. It's not something I'm proud of, or even particularly happy about, nor is it something I consciously chose to become. It just kind of snuck up on me over the years, and, well, here we are. Now, there might be... 
:: 10.27.09
IEP Listening Goals for Children with Cochlear Implants - Part 1 | IEPs for Children with Cochlear Implants
Amy McConkey Robbins
Some IEPs written for children with cochlear implants (CIs) do not reflect the individual and unique listening needs of these students. After all, the CI is and AUDITORY aid, designed to stimulate the AUDITORY cortex and thus, to allow for AUDITORY skill development. It is logical for us to begin... 
:: 10.21.09
Carrying a Spare Tire | general, nutrition, physical
Kathy Warwick
You have heard it referred to as "middle-aged spread" or "carrying a spare tire" but those extra pounds around the middle of the body are getting more attention from researchers. Health care providers have always measured weight and height on routine check-ups and more recently may have calculated a patient's... 
:: 10.04.09
Nightmare | Becoming a School-Based OT (Year 1)
Colleen M. McDonald
I am standing in front of the counter in the school office. The school secretary is chatting amiably with another staff member; while I wait to get her attention, I nod my head and smile as though I am part of the conversation. Meanwhile, I am juggling three large notebooks... 
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11.17.09

    Is Surgery The Best Answer For Children With Sleep Apnea? pediatric therapy
In the News
For children with obstructive sleep apnea, standard care often includes a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. But researchers at St. Louis University (SLU) say further research is needed to determine if surgery is the best option for these patients.

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11.17.09

    New Certified Membership Standards for Geriatric Care Management Profession  nursing
In the News
As the aging population continues to grow, the need for qualified geriatric care management standards is increasingly critical.

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11.17.09

    New Study Reveals Handwriting is a Problem for Children with Autism occupational therapy
Journal Watch
Handwriting skills are crucial for success in school, communication, and building children’s self-esteem. The first study to examine handwriting quality in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has uncovered a relationship between fine motor control and poor quality of handwriting in children with ASD

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11.17.09

    Using Music to Tune the Heart music therapy
In the News
Music can make you laugh or cry, rile you up or calm you down. Some say it’s good for the soul. It just might be good for the heart, too.

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11.16.09

    Healthy Language Learning Alternatives to Baby Einstein Videos speech therapy
Journal Watch
Baby Einstein videos have become a staple in many American households until recently when the Walt Disney Company decided to refund the product, acknowledging that these ever-popular videos were not intended to be educational or promote better brain development among young children.

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11.16.09

    Inappropriate Sepsis Therapy Leads to Fivefold Reduction in Survival respiratory therapy
Journal Watch
Patients experiencing septic shock who receive inappropriate therapy may have a fivefold reduction in survival, shows a new study published in the November issue of CHEST.

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11.16.09

    Independent Association with Hypertension and High Fructose Intake  nutrition therapy
In the News
A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, Calif.

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11.16.09

    Shock-Wave Therapy for Unhealed Fractured Bones as Effective as Surgery physical therapy
Journal Watch
When fractured bones fail to heal, a serious complication referred to as “nonunion” can develop. This occurs when the process of bone healing is interrupted or stalled.

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11.10.09

    New Hearing Aid Options: Looking Good and Sounding Better speech therapy
Journal Watch
Advances in hearing aid design and technology mean more and better choices for consumers. The October issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource covers the pros and cons of various styles, from those that are barely noticeable to others that resemble the latest phones and come in stylish colors

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11.10.09

    Nurses Union Sets New Model For H1N1 Hospital Safety Measures for Nurses, Patients nursing
In the News
The nation’s largest nurses union and professional association, and one of the country’s biggest hospital systems, today announced a landmark agreement that sets a national standard on containing the spread of pandemics such as H1N1

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Precision Foods Inc. at FNCE 2009
Precision Foods Inc. at FNCE 2009
Laurie Berger, MBA, RD, LD, of Precision Foods Inc. discusses the benefits of Thick-It food thickeners for both speech pathologists and dietitians. Easy to mix, Thick-It food thickeners dissolve instantly, allowing for nectar-like, honey-like or pudding-like consistencies, for beverages and pureed foods.

Global Health Products at FNCE 2009
Global Health Products at FNCE 2009
Amy Southcott, RD, discusses Global Health Products' line-up, including LiquaCel, an excellent source of protein that contains 16 grams of protein and 2.5 grams of arginine per 1 oz, and is an alternative for large volume supplements that are difficult to consume.

Nutrihand Inc. at FNCE 2009
Nutrihand Inc. at FNCE 2009
Soraya Bittenccourt demonstrates the benefits of the Nutrihand system, in which patients can enter their information before their appointment, reports will be generated in one-click by the professional staff. When patients come in, dietitians can give them personalized recommendations and plans, and monitor and intervene after they leave the facility.

Nasco at FNCE 2009
Nasco at FNCE 2009
Barbara George from Nasco discusses their offering for dietitian and nutrition educators, including teaching aides, realistic food and fat replicas, education aides in the form of books, DVDs, and movies, as well as hands-on teaching tools, such as food pyramids that accommodate the food replicas.

Drucker Labs at FNCE 2009
Drucker Labs at FNCE 2009
Sam Dharamsi of Drucker Labs discusses their carbon-bond liquid microcomplexed trace mineral supplement. Drucker Labs supplements contains 71 trace minerals, along with other health promoting "super foods" totaling 415 essential carbon-bond organic microcomplexed nutrients in each bottle.

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