FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- April is National Autism Awareness Month, dedicated to recognizing and educating the public about a brain disorder which experts estimate affects 1 out of 88 children in the U.S. Autism typically impacts a person's ability to form relationships with others, communicate and respond appropriately to the external world. In light of National Autism Awareness Month, the community is being encouraged to take advantage of Smart911, a national public safety service that can increase responder effectiveness during an emergency situation and bring greater peace-of-mind to the families of those with autism. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130220/MM63735LOGO) Smart911 allows citizens to create a free online Safety Profile containing vital details about their household that they want 9-1-1 to have during an emergency. Once created, when a citizen places an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to Smart911 supported public safety answering points (PSAPs). This gives emergency teams a better understanding of the situation and the ability to respond to the right location with the right personnel and right equipment. Wandering or elopement is common among those affected by autism and a source of concern for their families. Nancy O'Brien, an Illinois resident and mother to James, … Continue reading →

On June 9th, Dr. Debby Hamilton, MD, MSPH is releasing her new book entitled "Preventing Autism & ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During and After Pregnancy." The book is published by Hedwin Press. Boulder, CO (PRWEB) April 23, 2013 To help women lower their risks for having a child with autism & ADHD, Dr. Debby Hamilton, MD, MSPH, announced that her new book will be available on June 9th, entitled: Preventing Autism & ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During and After Pregnancy. She also announced a new website BeginningHealth.com for educating women on how to have a healthy baby. During six years of research she reviewed hundreds of published medical research studies about risk factors for autism. She also compared the medical histories of both women who have children with autism and those who have healthy children. From this research she has built a strong science-based case that rates of autism & ADHD can be reduced through improved new mother and baby health, starting before pregnancy and continuing through pregnancy and the first years of life. In her comprehensive and clearly written book, Dr. Hamilton explains how most risk factors are modifiable. She describes the mother/baby health interrelationship and how … Continue reading →

Entertainment of Tuesday, 23 April 2013 Source: Peacefmonline Credible information reaching Peacefmonline.com indicates that beautiful and eloquent senior actress Amanorbea Dodoo has been hospitalized with stroke. According to Peacefmonline.com sources the actress, who showed no sign of sickness or stroke attack woke up in the wee hours of Thursday April 18, 2013 to go to the washroom only to realize that she cant move. The actress tried as hard as she could but unfortunately she couldnt because half of her body was virtually dead to any feelings or movement. She was rushed to the hospital and doctors have diagnosed her to be suffering from partial stroke. The actress, who is known for mostly playing the role of a mother or a matured woman in most of the movies she stars in, is presently on admission at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Medical block responding to treatment. However, at the time of this report the actress was still confined in her sick bed as she has still not been able to move one part of her body. It has affected her right side but the doctors say there is a lot of hope for her to recover. All she needs now … Continue reading →

Apr. 23, 2013 For the millions of Americans at risk for heart disease or diabetes, a diet that includes tart cherries might actually be better than what the doctor ordered, according to new animal research from the University of Michigan Health System. A class of drugs called PPAR agonists that help regulate fat and glucose was considered promising by doctors who prescribed them for patients with metabolic syndrome -- a collection of risk factors linked to heart disease and type 2. However, studies have shown the long-term use of these drugs can also increase stroke risk, which has prevented many from securing FDA approval. The new research from the U-M Cardioprotection Research Laboratory suggests that tart cherries not only provide similar cardiovascular benefits as the prescribed medications, but can also reduce the risk of stroke, even when taken with these pharmaceutical options. The results, which were seen in stroke-prone rats, were presented April 23 at the Experimental Biology 2013 meeting in Boston. The group's previous research has shown that intake of U.S.-produced, Montmorency tart cherries activates PPAR isoforms (peroxisome proliferator activating receptors) in many of the body's tissues. Researchers believe that anthocyanins -- the pigments that give the fruit its … Continue reading →

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- John Muir Healths Concord and Walnut Creek medical centers were recently recognized with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's prestigious "Get With The Guidelines" Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award. This is John Muir Healths third consecutive year winning one of the highest possible distinctions for stroke and heart failure. John Muir Medical Center, Concord and John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek were also two of just 164 hospitals in the nation to receive Platinum recognition for implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) and consistent with the Get With The Guidelines program. To receive this recognition, both medical centers had to consistently follow ACC/AHAs most current, scientifically-based treatment guidelines for two consecutive years and meet a performance standard of 90% for specific measures. Nationwide, more than 1,650 hospitals participate in Get With The Guidelines, a quality-improvement program designed to ensure that hospitals consistently care for heart and stroke patients following the most up-to-date clinical guidelines, best practices and recommendations. To achieve Gold Plus recognition, John Muir Healths medical centers had to reach an aggressive goal of treating stroke and heart failure patients … Continue reading →