Nahomie runs around like a typical 5-year old. Her chocolate-colored eyes reveal a curious child who is interested in everything going on around her. It’s hard to believe that not too along ago she was lying in a hospital bed in critical condition.
She is one of 23 children receiving medicines to cure tuberculosis (TB) at [...]

The FDA is in the process of approving a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone PTH (parathyroid hormone). It will be the first drug on the market to actually build bone and to reduce the risk of fractures 60-90 percent.
PTH is a protein hormone made in the body by the parathyroid glands, located in [...]

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) was first discovered in 1986 in a California cattery where some cats appeared to have an illness similar to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in people. Since then, FIV has been discovered in every country that has tested cats for its presence. It appears likely that FIV has been present in cats [...]

The principal objectives of PNSM are to: estimate the national incidence of mesothelioma in France and its - trends over time; study the proportion of mesotheliomas in France attributable to - asbestos exposure, especially occupational; contribute to research into other possible etiological factors - (refractory ceramic fibers, mineral wool, ionizing radiation, SV40 virus, etc.);
contribute to [...]

Risk factors are conditions or habits that make a person more likely to develop a disease. They can also increase the chances that an existing disease will get worse. Certain risk factors for heart disease, such as getting older or having a family history of early heart disease, can’t be changed. But physical inactivity is [...]

This booklet explains why heart attacks and strokes happen and how you can avoid them. It tells you what you should do to avoid becoming a victim. It gives you guidance for your children too. A lot of the damage to the blood vessels starts at a young age. Children often need help to develop [...]

The swing-bed program is a federally approved program for small rural hospitals. It is designed to be short term and temporary with discharge options being explored as an ongoing process starting on the first day. The average length of stay for the swing-bed patients at Sacred Heart is 7 days with the stay not exceeding [...]

Members of the team include:
Medical Director of the Rehab Unit: This physician will supervise your rehabilitation treatment plan and direct the interdisciplinary team to assure the highest level of care to maximize your functional abilities and enhance your quality of life. The physiatrist will work closely with your primary care physician regarding your condition, progress, [...]

Take control. Ask your health care provider what your ABC numbers are, what they should be, and what you can do to reach those goals. And during American Heart Month, the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) offers these lifestyle tips for how people with diabetes can help prevent heart attack and stroke and live a [...]

Risk Factors
Risk factors are health conditions or habits that increase the chances of developing a disease or having it worsen. Because you already have heart disease, you’ll need to work especially hard to control your risk factors.
There are two types of heart disease risk factors—those that are beyond your control and those that can be [...]

Prepare and Educate Yourself Prepare yourself with information about heart attack prevention to help your loved one to recover and prevent another heart attack. Educate yourself through research and ask his or her healthcare team questions about preventing a future heart attack. Some key things to know include:
Exercise: With a doctor’s approval, an exercise routine [...]

Making the Diagnosis
There is currently no single test that can tell if a person has Alzheimer’s disease. The diagnosis is made through a systematic assessment which eliminates other possible causes. Until the time when there is a conclusive test, doctors may continue to use the words “probable Alzheimer’s disease”. However, you should be aware that [...]