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September 8th, 2010

Shared needle at school science experiment puts students at risk

Wed, 2010-09-08 22:05 — earnie

In a science experiment at a Tasmanian Dover District high school, a teacher took blood samples from grade 9 and 10 students using the same needle. They were testing blood pH levels.
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Recall of Fluid Milk Products out of Midland Farms, Inc.

Wed, 2010-09-08 21:05 — earnie

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Midland Farms, located in Menands, New York, is voluntarily recalling certain milk products due to the potential of
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FDA, CDC Warn of Misuse of Fingerstick, Point-of-Care Blood Testing Devices

Wed, 2010-09-08 14:05 — earnie

The FDA has issued a safety alert about the potential for bloodborne infection transmission associated with misuse of fingerstick devices and point-of-care blood testing devices, including blood gluco
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The Land of Nod Recalls Toy Vegetables Due to Laceration Hazard

Wed, 2010-09-08 11:06 — earnie

The metal wire in the toy asparagus can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children.

Save the Children report finds neediest children in many developing countries are overlooked

Wed, 2010-09-08 08:05 — earnie

The deaths of four million of the world's poorest children over 10 years could have been avoided if governments had not turned "a blind eye" to the neediest children, said a report from Save the Child
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Researchers to study suicide prevention program in high schools

Wed, 2010-09-08 08:05 — earnie

With students returning to classes, University of Rochester Medical Center researchers are beginning a large, long-term study of the effectiveness of a unique suicide prevention program in high school
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Study finds wide gaps in participation in children's health insurance program across country

Wed, 2010-09-08 07:05 — earnie

The hunt for the nearly 5 million uninsured U.S. children who are eligible for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program just got a road map.

Lack of data on best way to treat nausea and vomiting in children undergoing chemotherapy

Wed, 2010-09-08 07:05 — earnie

Although nausea and vomiting are common in children undergoing chemotherapy, few quality studies identify absolutely the best way to prevent and treat this problem in kids, said Robert Phillips, M.D.,
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Alcohol consumption by pregnant women can seriously harm unborn children

Wed, 2010-09-08 07:05 — earnie

To kick off Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is reminding the public that alcohol consumption by pregnant women can seriously harm unborn children.

Progerin may contribute to risk of atherosclerosis: Study

Wed, 2010-09-08 06:05 — earnie

Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), is a rare, fatal genetic disease characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children.
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