Don't skimp on additional health benefits Aug 14, 2008
" What makes the lack of coverage worse is that almost all these dental-related problems are preventable through good hygiene, routine care and prevention, such as stopping tobacco use. "We could probably eliminate 90 percent to 95 percent of dental diseases if we could provide adequate, timely access to care," Tomar said. "It's just becoming an increasing problem, not only for lower-income individuals, but also for working adults" who don't have dental coverage. Dental diseases left untreated... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Study Reveals Possible Connection Between Diabetes, Birth Defects Aug 12, 2008
For more about the CDC's new study on diabetes and pregnancy. LasVegasNOW Video. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Quick hits from the region and beyond Jun 10, 2008
"Women and Diabetes'' is the topic of a program scheduled for June 17 in the La Porte Hospital Auditorium, lower level, 1007 Lincolnway.Dr. Julius Ellis, who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Registered nurses Marilyn Emery and Rose Flinchum, diabetes educators, will speak at 7 p.m. A variety of topics, including emotions, menopause, diabetes and pregnancy, hormones, brittle bones and more, will be presented. For more information, call (219) 326-2478 or visit... (Northwest Indiana Times)
Stop diabetes before it starts Nov 5, 2007
If you have any of these risk factors, get your blood glucose level tested, and ask your doctor how often you should have follow-up screenings, advises Florence Brown, M.D., codirector of the diabetes and pregnancy program at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. What if your prediabetes test comes back positive. (CNN -- Law)
Avitar Reports Third Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal 2007 Aug 15, 2007
Some examples include influenza, diabetes and pregnancy. For more information, see Avitar's website at. (PR Newswire)
No little thing: Gum disease -- once believed to be almost harmless -- can inflict damage elsewhere in the body May 2, 2007
Although gum disease could worsen many conditions, experts and dental insurance companies are most interested in heart disease, diabetes and pregnancy - conditions in which successful periodontal treatment could yield ample benefits. Studies surveying large groups show that people with severe gum disease have significantly higher rates of cardiovascular disease. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Surprising Culprit In The Search For Causes Of Diabetic Birth Defects Mar 8, 2007
Working with high-risk maternal-fetal medicine specialists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Joslin s medical staff has established a Diabetes and Pregnancy Program to help women with diabetes and women at risk for developing the disease to get the care they need to minimize these risks and give birth to healthy babies. More information about this program can be found by clicking on the following link. (Science Daily)
Diabetic moms Dec 27, 2006
The writer is co-director of the Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Diabetes and Pregnancy Program. Copyright 2006 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Avitar One-For-Fifty Reverse Stock Split Will Be Effective At 5:00 p.m. (EST) Friday, February 17, 2006 Jan 28, 2006
First Post-Split Trading Date Will Be Tuesday, February 21, 2006 CANTON, Mass. Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avitar, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AVRN.OB) ("Avitar" or the "Company") announced today that the previously-announced one-for-fifty (1 for 50) reverse stock split will be effective at 5:00 P.M. (EST) on Friday, February 17, 2006. (PR Newswire)
Five Embryos Optimal for IVF in Older Women Jan 21, 2006
"Women are also more likely to have diabetes and pregnancy complications with twins, especially if they're over 40.". So there is "good reason to stick with the SART recommendation, which is what is currently done in clinics," Ginsburg concluded. (MEDLINEplus)
