Tuesday, October 30, 2012

[Health] Among the Patients at Evacuated Hospital: A Benefactor

Among the Patients at Evacuated Hospital: A Benefactor
http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/10/30/among-the-patients-at-evacuated-hospital-a-benefactor/
Among the 300 patients receiving care at NYU Langone Medical Center when its power went out Monday night and then back-up generators failed: its board chairman and benefactor Kenneth Langone.

New Sensor Allows Naked Eye to See Early Detection Test Results for Diseases
http://www.dailytech.com/New+Sensor+Allows+Naked+Eye+to+See+Early+Detection+Test+Results+for+Diseases/article29070.htm
Researchers from Imperial College London, led by Professor Molly Stevens and Dr. Roberto de la Rica, have created a sensitive sensor that can offer visible test results for early stage diseases like prostate cancer and HIV.

Marker May Link Smoking with ADHD
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Genetics/GeneralGenetics/35657
A genetic marker associated with smoking has been linked with the diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), although the findings should be considered preliminary, Canadian researchers reported.

Smoke-free Laws Cut Hospitalizations for Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Asthma
http://hometestingblog.testcountry.com/?p=22625
A new study found smoking bans around the world have significantly lowered hospitalization for heart attacks, strokes, and asthma.

Tips for clean drinking water when Hurricane Sandy strikes
http://blisstree.com/eat/hurricane-sandy-6-tips-to-ensure-your-water-is-safe-to-drink-743/
Don't waste water. Even though it may seem like there is water everywhere during the hurricane, much of it will be contaminated with bacteria and other filth, according the Rhode Island Department of Health.

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