BHRT - BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Information, News, Resources http://www.bhrt.com Trusted resource for all things related to Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Specific hormones used in BHRT include estrone, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone and estriol. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Can new FDA graphic warning labels for tobacco pass a first amendment legal challenge? http://www.bhrt.com/can-new-fda-graphic-warning-labels-for-tobacco-pass-a-first-amendment-legal-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-new-fda-graphic-warning-labels-for-tobacco-pass-a-first-amendment-legal-challenge http://www.bhrt.com/can-new-fda-graphic-warning-labels-for-tobacco-pass-a-first-amendment-legal-challenge/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/gumc-cnf061113.php (Georgetown University Medical Center) When the FDA imposes new graphic warning labels for tobacco products, they can survive a First Amendment challenge if they depict health consequences and their effectiveness is supported by adequate scientific evi... Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Can new FDA graphic warning labels for tobacco pass a first amendment legal challenge?

]]> Georgetown University Medical Center) When the FDA imposes new graphic warning labels for tobacco products, they can survive a First Amendment challenge if they depict health consequences and their effectiveness is supported by adequate scientific evidence, says a Georgetown public health expert/attorney. In an analysis of legal and scientific issues for graphic warning labels, John Kraemer outlines how the courts will likely analyze graphic warnings and identifies what health evidence must be presented to survive a legal challenge.

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]]> http://www.bhrt.com/can-new-fda-graphic-warning-labels-for-tobacco-pass-a-first-amendment-legal-challenge/feed/ 0 Social media initiative may help increase organ donations http://www.bhrt.com/social-media-initiative-may-help-increase-organ-donations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-media-initiative-may-help-increase-organ-donations http://www.bhrt.com/social-media-initiative-may-help-increase-organ-donations/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/w-smi061313.php (Wiley) A new social media initiative helped to boost organ donor registration rates, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation. The findings suggest that social media might be an effective tool for tackling a variet... Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Social media initiative may help increase organ donations

]]> Wiley) A new social media initiative helped to boost organ donor registration rates, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation. The findings suggest that social media might be an effective tool for tackling a variety of problems related to public health in which communication and education are essential.

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]]> http://www.bhrt.com/social-media-initiative-may-help-increase-organ-donations/feed/ 0 The Facebook effect: Social media dramatically boosts organ donor registration http://www.bhrt.com/the-facebook-effect-social-media-dramatically-boosts-organ-donor-registration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-facebook-effect-social-media-dramatically-boosts-organ-donor-registration http://www.bhrt.com/the-facebook-effect-social-media-dramatically-boosts-organ-donor-registration/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/jhm-tfe061413.php (Johns Hopkins Medicine) In a single day, Johns Hopkins researchers found, suggesting social media might be an effective tool to address the stubborn organ shortage in the United States. Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: The Facebook effect: Social media dramatically boosts organ donor registration

]]> Johns Hopkins Medicine) In a single day, Johns Hopkins researchers found, suggesting social media might be an effective tool to address the stubborn organ shortage in the United States.

The Original Post is Located Here: The Facebook effect: Social media dramatically boosts organ donor registration

]]> http://www.bhrt.com/the-facebook-effect-social-media-dramatically-boosts-organ-donor-registration/feed/ 0 Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism http://www.bhrt.com/exposure-to-high-pollution-levels-during-pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-having-child-with-autism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exposure-to-high-pollution-levels-during-pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-having-child-with-autism http://www.bhrt.com/exposure-to-high-pollution-levels-during-pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-having-child-with-autism/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/hsop-eth061313.php (Harvard School of Public Health) Women in the US exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in areas with low pollution. Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism

]]> Harvard School of Public Health) Women in the US exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in areas with low pollution.

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]]> http://www.bhrt.com/exposure-to-high-pollution-levels-during-pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-having-child-with-autism/feed/ 0 New virus discovered in patients with central nervous system infections http://www.bhrt.com/new-virus-discovered-in-patients-with-central-nervous-system-infections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-virus-discovered-in-patients-with-central-nervous-system-infections http://www.bhrt.com/new-virus-discovered-in-patients-with-central-nervous-system-infections/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/asfm-nvd061413.php (American Society for Microbiology) Patients in Vietnam and other locations with central nervous system infections may well be suffering from the effects of a newly discovered virus, according to a study to be published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: New virus discovered in patients with central nervous system infections

]]> American Society for Microbiology) Patients in Vietnam and other locations with central nervous system infections may well be suffering from the effects of a newly discovered virus, according to a study to be published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

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]]> http://www.bhrt.com/new-virus-discovered-in-patients-with-central-nervous-system-infections/feed/ 0 Concussion patients show Alzheimer’s-like brain abnormalities http://www.bhrt.com/concussion-patients-show-alzheimers-like-brain-abnormalities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=concussion-patients-show-alzheimers-like-brain-abnormalities http://www.bhrt.com/concussion-patients-show-alzheimers-like-brain-abnormalities/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/rson-cps061113.php (Radiological Society of North America) The distribution of white matter brain abnormalities in some patients after mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) closely resembles that found in early Alzheimer's dementia, according to a new study. Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Concussion patients show Alzheimer’s-like brain abnormalities

]]> Radiological Society of North America) The distribution of white matter brain abnormalities in some patients after mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) closely resembles that found in early Alzheimer's dementia, according to a new study.

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]]> http://www.bhrt.com/concussion-patients-show-alzheimers-like-brain-abnormalities/feed/ 0 Atherosclerosis in abdominal aorta may signal future heart attack, stroke http://www.bhrt.com/atherosclerosis-in-abdominal-aorta-may-signal-future-heart-attack-stroke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atherosclerosis-in-abdominal-aorta-may-signal-future-heart-attack-stroke http://www.bhrt.com/atherosclerosis-in-abdominal-aorta-may-signal-future-heart-attack-stroke/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/rson-aia061113.php (Radiological Society of North America) In a study of more than 2,000 adults, researchers found that two MRI measurements of the abdominal aorta -- the amount of plaque in the vessel and the thickness of its wall -- are associated with future cardiovas... Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Atherosclerosis in abdominal aorta may signal future heart attack, stroke

]]> Radiological Society of North America) In a study of more than 2,000 adults, researchers found that two MRI measurements of the abdominal aorta -- the amount of plaque in the vessel and the thickness of its wall -- are associated with future cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke.

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]]> http://www.bhrt.com/atherosclerosis-in-abdominal-aorta-may-signal-future-heart-attack-stroke/feed/ 0 New virus isolated from patients with severe brain infections http://www.bhrt.com/new-virus-isolated-from-patients-with-severe-brain-infections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-virus-isolated-from-patients-with-severe-brain-infections http://www.bhrt.com/new-virus-isolated-from-patients-with-severe-brain-infections/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/wt-nvi061713.php (Wellcome Trust) A study led by researchers at the Wellcome Trust Major Overseas Programme in Vietnam describes a new virus isolated from patients with severe brain infections. Further research is needed to determine whether the virus is responsible fo... Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: New virus isolated from patients with severe brain infections

]]> Wellcome Trust) A study led by researchers at the Wellcome Trust Major Overseas Programme in Vietnam describes a new virus isolated from patients with severe brain infections. Further research is needed to determine whether the virus is responsible for the symptoms of disease.

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]]> http://www.bhrt.com/new-virus-isolated-from-patients-with-severe-brain-infections/feed/ 0 Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in usage of specialty services for children with autism http://www.bhrt.com/study-finds-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-usage-of-specialty-services-for-children-with-autism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=study-finds-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-usage-of-specialty-services-for-children-with-autism http://www.bhrt.com/study-finds-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-usage-of-specialty-services-for-children-with-autism/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/mgh-sfr061313.php (Massachusetts General Hospital) A study from investigators at MassGeneral Hospital for Children found that African-American or Hispanic children diagnosed with autism were significantly less likely than white children to have received subspecialty car... Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in usage of specialty services for children with autism

]]> Massachusetts General Hospital) A study from investigators at MassGeneral Hospital for Children found that African-American or Hispanic children diagnosed with autism were significantly less likely than white children to have received subspecialty care or procedures related to conditions that often accompany autism spectrum disorders.

The Original Post is Located Here: Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in usage of specialty services for children with autism

]]> http://www.bhrt.com/study-finds-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-usage-of-specialty-services-for-children-with-autism/feed/ 0 Diabetics who use meters to monitor their glucose have better control over disease http://www.bhrt.com/diabetics-who-use-meters-to-monitor-their-glucose-have-better-control-over-disease/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diabetics-who-use-meters-to-monitor-their-glucose-have-better-control-over-disease http://www.bhrt.com/diabetics-who-use-meters-to-monitor-their-glucose-have-better-control-over-disease/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 BHRT http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/tmsh-dwu061213.php (The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) Mount Sinai researchers will demonstrate new data on diabetes self-management, as well as the role of prostastic acid phosphatase in Prostate Cancer bone metastases; identify new molecules tha... Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Diabetics who use meters to monitor their glucose have better control over disease

]]> The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) Mount Sinai researchers will demonstrate new data on diabetes self-management, as well as the role of prostastic acid phosphatase in Prostate Cancer bone metastases; identify new molecules that can stimulate the thyroid gland; reveal the prevalence of primary aldosteronism; and show how thyroid autoimmunity may be triggered by endoplasmic reticulum stress.

The Original Post is Located Here: Diabetics who use meters to monitor their glucose have better control over disease

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