World Diabetes Day is held on the 14th November each year. In last year’s newsletter I looked at the International Diabetes Federation definition of diabetes (which used the word glucose five times and acknowledged that all carbohydrate foods break ... [Continue Reading]
Extracellular NAD+ Declines with Age
Current enthusiasm for the development of means to boost levels of NAD+ in older people is driven in part by research such as the open access paper noted here, in which the authors show a clear decline with age in NAD+ outside cells. Inside cells, ... [Continue Reading]
A third of UK workers ‘don’t have a good work-life balance’
Brits find it harder to separate their work and home lives than European peers SOURCE: Health Insurance: Product Area - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Financial challenges harming SME managers’ mental health
People in senior roles are more likely to be affected SOURCE: Health Insurance: Product Area - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Better the devil we know
Maybe we should start finding out how to make the current contract work, rather than piloting a new system, Neel Kothari argues. As we approach another Christmas, many of us have become tired of asking when the new dental contract will come into ... [Continue Reading]
The Pediatric Diabetes Threat
A growing number of children and teens live with type 2 diabetes. In 1990, the Centers for Disease Control received zero reports of newly diagnosed pediatric type 2 diabetes cases. In 2012, there were 5,300 new ones. Experts have linked this with the ... [Continue Reading]
Health Check: should you take probiotics when you’re on antibiotics?
We still don't know what types of bacteria are truly beneficial. Andry Jeymsss/ShutterstockIf you take antibiotics, there’s a good chance you’ll also get diarrhoea. Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria that cause disease. But they also cause ... [Continue Reading]
Salk researchers receive $19.2 million to unravel mysteries of age-related cognitive decline
A team of Salk Institute researchers led by President Rusty Gage has been awarded $19.2 million over eight years by the American Heart Association-Allen Initiative in Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment to investigate mechanisms underlying ... [Continue Reading]
Testing coronary calcium levels can better predict patient’s risk for coronary heart disease
A new study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Session conference found that testing a patient's coronary calcium levels is a better predictor of blocked coronary arteries at risk for a heart attack and the need for ... [Continue Reading]
Stem cells transplanted for treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Japanese researchers have last week transplanted stem cells into a patient’s brain as part of an experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease. The team at Kyoto University used induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells for their procedure. These iPS cells ... [Continue Reading]
Cholesterol control revised in the latest AHA/ACC guidelines
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released their latest 121 page guidelines on risk assessment and management of high cholesterol for people who are at a greater risk of heart attacks or strokes. SOURCE: The ... [Continue Reading]
E-Alerts Dramatically Cut Heart Attack Rate for People Hospitalized With A-Fib
A simple pop-up alert on a computer screen could help save the brains and hearts of many hospital-bound people with an irregular heartbeat, a new clinical trial reveals. Rates for heart attack and stroke plunged by close to 90 percent in people ... [Continue Reading]
Child mental health services to relocate from building after concerns raised – Irish Times
Irish TimesChild mental health services to relocate from building after concerns raisedIrish TimesChild and adolescent mental health services operating from a building previously described as “in a state” by a paediatric psychiatrist in Co Wexford ... [Continue Reading]
Israeli forces ‘kill Hamas commander during operation in Gaza’
SOURCE: News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Reducing Diagnostic Errors Through Patient Engagement
(MedPage Today) -- Embracing patient-centered communication can help avoid diagnostic errors SOURCE: MedPage Today Public Health & Policy - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Five food mistakes to avoid if you’re trying to lose weight
Salads are a lot less healthy once you make additions like croutons and a creamy dressing. From shutterstock.comMany people wonder why they’re not losing weight when they follow a strict diet and exercise routine. One possible reason is that what ... [Continue Reading]
The Closing of Rural Hospitals
The hospitals’ trade group addresses a disturbing trend. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Polish government officials march with far-right groups to mark century of independence
SOURCE: News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
What You Need To Know About The Affordable Care Act This Open Enrollment Season
On this Queer Money a , we talk with Myles Ma, Managing Editor of Policygenius who clarifies the confusion around the ACA and healthcare and shares resources for where to get the most accurate information for your health and money. "The biggest thing ... [Continue Reading]
‘It’s Going To Take A Village’: North Carolina Teen Battles Cancer For Third Time
Fourteen year old Johnny Van Kemp is a fighter. There's no doubt about that. He beat Leukemia twice in the last 6 years. SOURCE: Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Sunday With Sisson
Hi, everyone. Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday morning. For those of you accustomed to receiving Sunday With Sisson in your inbox, I wanted to give you a heads up that the team and I are making some changes (just technical) with the newsletter ... [Continue Reading]
Hospital’s layoff notices mean better things ahead | Editorial
The 408 workers at Memorial Hospital of Salem County who were just sent layoff notices have little reason to fear that they're going to lose their jobs permanently, but they must be feeling some trepidation over what comes next. It's not the ... [Continue Reading]
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