February 2012 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Wanted: Specially Designed Tools For Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric surgeons often have to improvise the tools of their trade, because surgical instruments are not often designed specifically for children. Some surgeons are teaming up with engineers to try to change this. Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 19 2012 9:01 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Quelling Violence Sparked By A Baby's Cry

About 300 babies die each year after being hospitalized for serious injuries, according to a new report. Researchers are testing ways to help parents cope with the anger and frustration that can be triggered by a crying baby. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 06 2012 12:33 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Komen's Race To Reverse Course: Questions And A PR Challenge

The nation's largest *** cancer charity now says it will continue giving grants to Planned Parenthood. But public relations specialists say the Komen foundation will have a tough time rebuilding its nonpartisan reputation. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 03 2012 4:48 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Got A Sinus Infection? Antibiotics Probably Won't Help

People who got an antibiotic to treat common sinus infections didn't have milder symptoms or see those symptoms go away faster than those who got a placebo. Treat the symptoms with decongestants and other remedies, but avoid the antibiotics, researchers...

Published Tue, Feb 14 2012 2:09 PM by Shots - Health Blog

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? Not Such A Mystery After All

The science may not be perfect, but a prominent sleep researcher says she and her colleagues have a pretty good handle on how much sleep kids need. She defends the field against a study that claimed the experts haven't even had a clue. Read More....

Published Tue, Feb 14 2012 12:58 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Fight Over Contraceptive Coverage Heats Up In Court

Belmont Abbey College alleges that rules requiring no-cost contraceptive coverage for women violate its Catholic mission. The administration has countered that the college's health plan isn't affected by the health law anyway. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 17 2012 1:20 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Doctors 'Disgruntled' And Frustrated By Looming Medicare Cuts

The good news for doctors: a nearly 28 percent cut in Medicare reimbursements likely won't take effect March 1. The bad news: the deal isn't permanent and a cut could be about 32 percent next year. That's leaving doctors who treat medicare...

Published Thu, Feb 16 2012 1:31 PM by Shots - Health Blog

How My Voice Went Silent

After coming down with a mysterious headache and a blazing sore throat, NPR science correspondent Richard Harris lost his voice. And it didn't come back. Doctors eventually pinpointed the cause: a paralyzed vocal cord. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 7:06 AM by Shots - Health Blog

C-Section Delivery May Be Risky For Smaller Preemies

C-sections pose a risk to preemies who are small for their gestational age, according to a new study. Those babies a higher risk of had breathing problems than babies who were delivered vaginally. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 1:21 PM by Shots - Health Blog

A Fresh Look At Antidepressants Finds Low Risk Of Youth Suicide

A fresh analysis finds no increase in suicide among young people taking Prozac. The results add a wrinkle to the long-running debate over the safety of the medicines for the treatment of depressed young people. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 12:16 PM by Shots - Health Blog

When Body Piercings Go Bad

Body piercings often come with complications, including infection and scarring. A new study recommends learning about possible complications before needle meets flesh. Prevention of problems is paramount. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 21 2012 9:37 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Whooping Cough Vaccine Recommended For Seniors

An expert panel is expanding an earlier recommendation that seniors be vaccinated if they have contact with very young infants. Now just about all seniors will be candidates for vaccination. Adults and teens have been on the recommended list for years...

Published Wed, Feb 22 2012 1:18 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Does Tylenol Worsen Asthma For Kids?

Researchers have long known that aspirin can be risky for children who have asthma. Now some researchers are pointing to data that suggests acetaminophen could be a problem, too. Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 19 2012 9:01 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Komen Says Efficiency, Not Politics, Drove Planned Parenthood Change

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation said it regretted the effect of its new funding policy on groups such as Planned Parenthood. But the group denied politics played any role in its decision and said such allegations were a distraction from the...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2012 6:06 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Computerized Tests For Concussions May Be Unreliable

Computerized testing of athletes for concussion isn't a reliable gauge of their brain health or fitness to return to play, according to new research. The computerized tests are used in the NFL and NHL, and in many colleges and high schools. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2012 10:09 AM by Shots - Health Blog

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