New
treatment offers hope to patients
with dislocated shoulders
A better, non-surgical treatment for dislocated shoulders could hinge on how
patients’ arms are immobilized during the healing process, say University
of Colorado sports medicine researchers who are heading up a national study.
State
regulations decrease youth access to indoor tanning
In three states that have age regulations on indoor tanning access, 62 percent
of surveyed facilities reported they would not allow a 12-year-old to tan, compared
to 18 percent of facilities in a non-regulation state, according to a study
in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Sun
protection now could be a lifesaver later
Just as you would never let your children go outside without proper protection
from the cold, you also should never let them play outside without proper protection
from the sun and its damaging ultra violet (UV) rays.
Study
looks at theories regarding obesity and fitness levels
A variety of theories and studies have surfaced over the last few years as
to whether obesity is a major health problem in the U.S.
A new study published in the July edition of Diabetes Care by researchers
at the University of Colorado Denver looked
at both obesity and physical inactivity and found that both were strongly
— and independently — related to diabetes and diabetes-related diseases,
indicating obesity is indeed a health problem.
Exercise
and women: an unbeatable combination
We all know that exercise is supposed to be good for us. But regular exercise
has unique importance in the lives of women. If we could put the benefits of
exercise in a little pill, we’d be popping them every day!
UCCC
receives grant from Lance Armstrong Foundation
The University of Colorado Cancer Center (UCCC) received a community program
grant of $150,000 from the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) to support the Community
REGAIN Project. UCCC and 30 other community, non-profit organizations across
the country received LAF grants to help people with the physical, emotional
and practical challenges of cancer.
Touring
history — or giving the tour
Are you a history buff — or do you remember when President Eisenhower had
a heart attack in 1955? The University of Colorado Hospital is currently looking
for volunteers to guide tours of the historic Eisenhower suite.
Bioscience
forum discusses role and future of industry
On August 9, nearly 300 people attended an educational event hosted by the
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and the Biotechnology Industry Organization
(BIO) to learn about the bioscience industry in Colorado. The forum, held in
Research Complex 1 at the University of Colorado Denver’s Fitzsimons campus in Aurora, brought together federal and state
lawmakers, leading life science executives, university officials, patient group
representatives and news media.
CU School of Dentistry’s Lazzara Center for Oral-Facial Health opens
The University of Colorado School of Dentistry officially opens its new Lazzara Center for Oral-Facial Health on Friday, Sept. 16, at the University of Colorado Denver’s Fitzsimons campus.
CU President selects two finalists for UCD Chancellor
University of Colorado President Hank Brown has identified two candidates for Chancellor of the University of Colorado Denver.
CU president proud of CU’s efforts to help with hurricane relief
University of Colorado President Hank Brown recently reported that all of the CU campuses have been providing public service through varied efforts to help those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
Beware of charity fraud in the wake of Hurricane Katrina
Even in the days following the disaster, it is apparent that the relief being provided by public and private contributors will be on a larger scale than any relief effort in history.
Unfortunately, charity fraud knows no bounds and will surely attempt to take advantage of the devastation created by Hurricane Katrina. Charity fraud is the solicitation of donations by con artists purporting to represent real or fake charitable organizations.
Report examines post-hospital patient medication discrepancies
At a time when healthcare quality and patient safety are at the forefront of hospital and provider concern, a Sept. 12 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine looks at medication errors that can arise during patient care “hand-offs” or transitions, specifically from hospital care to home.
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