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Archive - Feb 23, 2010

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Excessive weight gain during pregnancy linked to increased risk of gestational diabetes

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

Women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, may increase their risk of developing diabetes later in their pregnancy, according to a study by the Kaiser Permane
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Also in global health news: Infant, maternal mortality in N. Korea; malaria in Cambodia; Zambia PEPFAR program; Pakistan's anti-polio campaign; U.N. Ambassador responds to Somalia; Myanmar refugees

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

Higher rates of infant and maternal mortality have lead to a decline of life expectancy in North Korea over the past 15 years, census figures, which were obtained with help form the U.N.
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Pew Center on the States report finds Colorado on track in addressing dental health needs of children

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

Colorado is on track when it comes to addressing the dental health needs of its children, according to a report released by the Pew Center on the States.
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Florida among nine states to receive F grade in children's dental health: Pew Report

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

Florida is failing to ensure the dental health needs of its children, according to a report released by the Pew Center on the States.

Pennsylvania fails to address children's dental needs: Pew Report

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

Pennsylvania lawmakers are failing to ensure the dental health needs of its children, according to a report released by the Pew Center on the States.
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Improving health care quality for children: HHS Secretary announces $100M grant to explore new technologies

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $100 million in federal grant funds to 10 states to improve health care quality and delivery systems for children enrolled in Medi
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Dental health needs of children: Louisiana receives failing grade

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

Louisiana is failing to ensure the dental health needs of its children, according to a report released by the Pew Center on the States.
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Prevention of preterm birth and stillbirth: Global collaborative efforts needed

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

A new report identifies the enormous global impact of preterm birth and stillbirth—and what can be done to decrease it. Globally, an estimated 13 million babies are born preterm each year.
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Connecticut policy makers providing cost effective dental care to children, says report

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

Connecticut is a national leader in addressing the dental health needs of its children, according to a report released by the Pew Center on the States.
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Dental checkup before first baby tooth appears may help a lifetime of preventive dental care

Tue, 2010-02-23 09:22 — earnie

Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.
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