AScribe Health News Service articles from October 2003

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Student Well-Being Essential for Academic Success; WestEd Research Links School Academic Performance, Progress to Student Health, Resilience.
October 2, 2003... Byline: WestEd SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1 (AScribe Newswire) -- Research conducted by WestEd, a nonprofit research, development, and service agency, shows a strong connection between high school students' academic achievement and their overall...

Joslin Helps Kids With Diabetes Enjoy Halloween and the Holidays; With Planning, They Can Enjoy Treats - And That's No Trick.
October 2, 2003... Byline: Joslin Diabetes Center BOSTON, Oct. 2 (AScribe Newswire) -- It is often taken for granted that children with diabetes don't enjoy Halloween since it is assumed they cannot have any candy or treats. The truth is that children with...

Study Reveals Importance of Testing PSA Level During First Months after Radiotherapy.(prostate-specific antigen)
October 2, 2003... Byline: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 (AScribe News) -- The success or failure of radiation therapy for prostate cancer may be predicted as early as three months after completion of...

Moravian College Professor Authors Guide to Writing About Psychology; Dana S. Dunn Explores the Process of Writing and of Overcoming Writer's Block.(Book Review)
October 2, 2003... Byline: Moravian College BETHLEHEM, Pa., Oct. 2 (AScribe Newswire) -- Dana S. Dunn, professor of psychology at Moravian College, may have created the most useful book to come out of the academic arm of his field. "A Short Guide to Writing...

Brain Research: Neurons That Play Truth or Consequences.
October 2, 2003... Byline: Vanderbilt University NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 2 (AScribe Newswire) -- The "CEO" in your brain appears to be concerned more about the consequences of your actions than how hard they are to produce. That is the implication of a...

October Culture & Living Tips From Washington University in St. Louis.
October 3, 2003... Byline: Washington University, St. Louis ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3 (AScribe Newswire) -- The following are news and feature story ideas from Washington University in St. Louis. For more information on any of the stories below or for assistance in...

Protein Implicated in Decline of Aging Hearts.
October 3, 2003... Byline: Duke University DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- Duke University Medical Center researchers have linked elevated levels of a specific heart protein in elderly hearts to a decrease in the pumping ability of the heart. ...

Poly Prep Teams Up With The Estee Lauder Companies in Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign; 'Make a Difference' is the Message From Poly Students.
October 7, 2003... Byline: Poly Prep Country Day School BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 7 (AScribe Newswire) -- Starting Oct. 1, motorists traveling across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge may wonder why Poly Prep's clock tower has turned pink. Brooklyn's 85-year-old...

Penn Study Shows Genes May Influence Smoking Cessation.
October 8, 2003... Byline: University of Pennsylvania Health System PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8 (AScribe Newswire) -- Smokers with a specific combination of two genetic variants may be more likely to remain abstinent and less prone to relapse when trying to quit...

Premier Web Site on Family Caregiving Gets New Look.(Brief Article)
October 8, 2003... Byline: Family Caregiver Alliance SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 8 (AScribe Newswire) -- The award-winning Web site of Family Caregiver Alliance and its National Center on Caregiving has gotten even better. Along with an updated look, the redesigned...

Families Coping With Extended Military Deployments; UCI Graduate School of Management Professor Mary Gilly Studies Navy Personnel's Use of Email and Internet Systems.(University of California at Irvine)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2003... Byline: UC Irvine Graduate School of Management IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10 (AScribe Newswire) -- Mary Gilly, professor of marketing at UC Irvine's Graduate School of Management, is available to comment on the effectiveness and problems of...

Physical Activity Should Be a Vital Component of Adolescents' Routines.
October 14, 2003... Byline: Kansas State University MANHATTAN, Kan., Oct. 14 (AScribe Newswire) -- You don't have to sweat, run a marathon, or huff and puff for it to count, said Stewart Trost, Kansas State University assistant professor in the department of...

University of California Clerical Workers Win Landmark Victory for Public Disclosure.
October 15, 2003... Byline: Coalition of University Employees BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 15 (AScribe Newswire) -- In a much-anticipated court ruling on public disclosure, the California Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by the University of California Board...

Innovative Program Bridges Digital Divide for Deaf Seniors.
October 16, 2003... Byline: Calif. State University, Northridge NORTHRIDGE, Calif., Oct. 16 (AScribe Newswire) -- An inventive pilot program - the brainchild of a Cal State Northridge administrator and a Rotary International executive - was launched this month...

New Book Guides Parents on Ins and Outs of Special Education.(Book Review)
October 17, 2003... Byline: LRP Publications HORSHAM, Pa., Oct. 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- Johnny can read. Johnny can write. He just doesn't accomplish both as quickly as his classmates. Although a number of factors could be hindering Johnny's pace, if...

Americans Ages 45-Plus Score a 'C' Grade on Consumer Issues.
October 22, 2003... Byline: AARP WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (AScribe Newswire) -- Americans 45-plus were judged average, with potential for improvement, when it comes to consumer issues based on findings from AARP's new 2003 Consumer Experiences Survey that examined...

How Much Sugar Is in Your Child's Halloween Haul? Chicago Dental Society Crunches the Numbers, Urges Moderation and Tooth-Friendly Treats This Halloween.
October 22, 2003... Byline: Chicago Dental Society CHICAGO, Oct. 22 (AScribe Newswire) -- Reviewing nutritional information for nearly two dozen Halloween candy favorites, the Chicago Dental Society determined that, on average, a child's trick-or-treat bag...

Generation of Inner Ear Cells From Stem Cells May Lead to New Approaches to Hearing Loss, Deafness.
October 27, 2003... Byline: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary BOSTON, Oct. 27 (AScribe Newswire) -- Slowing or reversing hearing loss is a major challenge for modern medicine. Mechanical wear and tear, pharmaceutical assaults, and age-related hair cell loss...

Men Who Take Family Leave Viewed Negatively in Workplace, Says Wake Forest Study.
October 27, 2003... Byline: Wake Forest University WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 27 (AScribe Newswire) -- Men who take time off for family are generally viewed more negatively in the workplace than women who take family leave, according to a recent study by a...

Joslin Diabetes Center Cookbooks Make Holiday Gift-Giving a Snap.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Joslin Diabetes Center BOSTON, Oct. 28 (AScribe Newswire) -- Soon it will be the season for lists: One for gifts, one for party food, and one for meals to make when cramped for time because of the busy holiday season. Joslin...

Public Health Advocacy Institute Tracking Obesity Control Commitments by Food Industry.
October 29, 2003... Byline: Public Health Advocacy Institute BOSTON, Oct. 29 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) today announced it has initiated a project to track and publicize the progress made by food producers and...

Bob Newhart's E.R. Role: Global Eye Health Group Sees It Another Way.
October 29, 2003... Byline: AMD Alliance International TORONTO, Oct. 29 (AScribe Newswire) -- Millions of TV viewers will tune in over the next three Thursday nights to see comedian Bob Newhart in an unexpected dramatic role, playing an E.R. patient diagnosed...

Experts: Halloween = Candy, Costumes and ... Cavities.(Brief Article)
October 30, 2003... Byline: American Dental Hygienists' Association CHICAGO, Oct. 30 (AScribe Newswire) -- As you finalize your Halloween-related news stories in the coming days, expert sources are available to discuss the importance of maintaining oral health...

FDA Approves Risperdal Consta for Treating Schizophrenia; First Long-Acting, Newer-Generation Antipsychotic Addresses Major Challenge of Schizophrenia Treatment.
October 30, 2003... Byline: Feinstein Kean Healthcare TITUSVILLE, N.J., Oct. 30 (AScribe Newswire) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Wednesday approved Risperdal (R) Consta (TM) [(risperidone) long-acting injection] for the treatment of...