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Archive for July 2010

Federal Health Officials Predict Long-term Fallout From Oil Spill

WASHINGTON, DC—From day one of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, federal health officials have been on the ground and in the water around the Gulf Coast, helping coordinate clean up, train recovery workers, and beginning the long-term task o...

New State of the Art Facility Prepares for Military Patients

BETHESDA, MD—A new center, dedicated to research, diagnosis, and treatment planning for military personnel suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury and psychological health issues is set to begin taking its first patients this year. Full Article

CDC Reports Decrease in Deadly Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections

WASHINGTON, DC—A new CDC study reports an 18% national decrease in central line-associated bloodstream infections during the first six months of 2009, compared to the previous three years. Full Article

Women in Federal Medicine

As a father of three daughters, I have a special sensitivity to women’s issues of equality, especially in the workplace. Full Article

House Committee Seeks Answers in Reducing Preterm Births

WASHINGTON, DC—Although a recent CDC report shows that there has been a small decline in the preterm birth rate in the US, levels of preterm births remain higher than at any point in the 1980s and 1990s, Full Article

DoD Explores Text Messaging to Promote Prenatal Health

WASHINGTON, DC—A new mobile health information service is allowing pregnant women and new mothers to receive free health tips via text messages. Full Article

Lack of Research and Treatment Programs Burdens Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma

WASHINGTON, DC—For a civilian victim of sexual assault, the after-effects are devastating. There’s the physical, emotional, and psychological trauma to contend with, as well as having to navigate a world that seems more dangerous than it did before. Full Article

Hormone Therapy Findings of Last Decade Further Validated Over Time

BETHESDA, MD—Eight years ago, results from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study on hormone replacement therapy raised serious concerns for post-menopausal women taking estrogen plus progestin, Full Article

Chemicals in Environment Have Unknown Serious Impact on Breast Health

BETHESDA MD—While it’s important that researchers continue to search for gene variations that could increase risk for breast cancer, mapping out the environmental factors that contribute to the disease may be a greater challenge. Full Article

VA Outdoes Private Sector in Breast Cancer Screening

WASHINGTON, DC—As the number of women being discharged from military service increases, the need for VA to have a firm grasp on treating and preventing breast cancer increases as well. Full Article

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