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- Acetaminophen tied to higher asthma risks, analysis shows
Acetaminophen is linked to a higher risk of asthma in children and adults, according to Canadian researchers who analyzed results from 19 clinical trials. The review, prompted by a 2008 study that raised concerns, found people who used acetaminophen were 63% more likely to have asthma and the risk was 47% higher for children who took the drug in the first year of life. The researchers say the study points to an association but not necessarily a cause and effect. WebMD
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- Smoking while pregnant raises behavior problem risks
A British study of more than 13,000 toddlers found those whose mothers smoked during pregnancy had a higher risk of behavior or attention problems. Researchers said the effects varied by gender, with boys more likely to have behavior and attention deficit problems, while girls were more likely to have only behavior problems. Reuters
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- Exclusive breast-feeding doesn't impact long-term health risks
Exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months offers infants immediate health benefits but doesn't appear to affect their later risk of obesity, asthma, allergy or dental cavities, according to a study of Canadian children. Researchers also found no differences in intelligence, behavior or blood pressure in children who had only breast milk for the first six months compared with those who were breast-fed exclusively for only three months. Reuters
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- Most U.S. adults aware of COPD, fewer know of treatments
A government survey of 4,172 U.S. adults found 68% knew of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but only 44% were aware that it could be treated. While 74% of current smokers knew about COPD, 41% of them said they didn't want to talk to their medical provider about their symptoms because they didn't want to be told to quit smoking. HealthDay News
(11/4)
- Parents a factor in antibiotic overuse among children
Parents who don't have a good understanding of antibiotics and those that pressure clinicians to prescribe them for their children contribute to overuse of the medications, Italian researchers reported. They said another reason for antibiotic overprescription was a tendency for parents to seek medical care for children with very minor infections, such as a cold. Medscape (free registration)
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| | November 2009 is Heartburn Awareness Month
Heartburn Awareness Month encourages nurse practitioners to screen, educate and treat heartburn patients during November. Visit www.HeartburnMonth.org to order free patient education materials, screening tools and more! To participate or learn more, send an e-mail to nhbainformation@heartburnalliance.org. | |
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- Study finds U.S. lags in health IT use
Only 46% of U.S. medical providers employ electronic medical records, which positions the U.S. far behind other nations in terms of health IT adoption, according to a new Commonwealth Fund study. "The study underscores the pressing need for national reforms to close the performance gap to improve outcomes and reduce costs," said Cathy Schoen, lead author of the research. Healthcare IT News
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- CDC urges officials to review distribution of H1N1 vaccine
The CDC notified state and major city health departments to prioritize vaccinating pregnant women, children and other groups at high risk of H1N1 influenza, after government officials were criticized for distributing the vaccine to some Wall Street companies. "Any vaccine-distribution decisions that appear to direct vaccine to people outside the identified priority groups have the potential to undermine the credibility of the program," CDC Director Thomas Frieden said. The Wall Street Journal
(11/6)
- House Democrats seek 218 votes to pass health care bill
As a likely weekend vote on a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. health care system draws closer, House Democratic leaders intensified their efforts to line up the 218 votes they need to pass the measure. Party leaders said they didn't have enough confirmed votes to guarantee passage but were confident of having them by the time the bill comes to the floor of the House of Representatives, probably Saturday. The New York Times
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- HHS taps Defense, VA systems for H1N1 flu vaccine monitoring
The HHS has enlisted the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs systems and databases to be used for its H1N1 flu vaccine monitoring initiative. "A robust plan for monitoring adverse events following immunization during mass vaccination for 2009 H1N1 influenza is a critical component to ensure the safety of these vaccines," the agency said. Government Health IT
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NP Week begins on Sunday
Nov. 8 to 14 is National NP Week. The theme for this year's celebration is "Nurse Practitioners -- 125,000 Solutions to the Primary Care Shortage." The 2009 AANP National NP Week Resource Guide is available here. With health care reform at the top of the national agenda this year, there has never been a better time to demonstrate to your communities the value of NP-delivered health care. Plan now to make NP Week 2009 an event to remember.
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Nominations for 2010 AANP election now open
The Call for Nominations for 2010 AANP election is now open. The deadline for nominations to be received by AANP is Jan. 8, 2010. Positions up for election this year are Recording Secretary, Regional Directors for Regions 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, and State Representatives for Alabama, Arizona, California (N), California (S), Caribbean U. S. Territory, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pacific U. S. Territory, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. There are also two positions open for Nominations Committee. For more information or to submit a nomination, go to www.aanp.org and click on 2010 Election Call for Nominations.
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