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Trish Groves Health Communicator

Using the tools of science to improve social policy | Society | The Observer

guardian.co.uk — “When drugs are launched, we expect rigorous testing, so why don't we use science to help determine government policies, asks Mark Henderson” View full resource at guardian.co.uk

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Using the tools of science to improve social policy http://t.co/qRg4CSfG via @guardian <- pitch in, Twitter. I just did

Columbia Surgery Hospital

Hutchinson Technology BioMeasurement Division -

htibiomeasurement.com — “Hutchinson Technology BioMeasurement Division -” View full resource at htibiomeasurement.com

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Attention Emergency Member Clinicians - Webcast on rapid noninvasive assessment of shock on 6/18 at @nyphospital. http://t.co/miac16ba

Weight Measurements May Be More Accurate Using Waist Circumference Than BMI, Study Says

huffingtonpost.com — “For all we know about the complex relationship between obesity and health, experts still face a fundamental problem: The tools used to measure body fat can fail to give a true sense of a person's weight-related health risks.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

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Lisa Marie Blaskie Nurse

Better Than BMI? Study Promotes Alternate Measure http://t.co/sdTqQSVf via @huffingtonpost

A Better Way to Assess Body Fat and Health Risk?

webmd.com — “BMI's days as a top way to measure body fat and associated health risks may be numbered. New research suggests that the better way to know where you stand concerning health risks related to your amount of body fat is your waist-to-height ratio.” View full resource at webmd.com

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Tom Heston, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician

A Better Way to Assess Body Fat and Health Risk? http://t.co/m9UVD1zu #medicine

HealthCentral Tips Health Site

2Q12 RHL: Anti-Aging Sweepstakes DNAEEGF - Remedy's Healthy Living Promotion - HealthCommunities.com

healthcommunities.com — “Health information you can trust and tools and apps you can use to live your healthiest life. From diabetes to depression, adults to kids, get the straightforward, expert advice you need.” View full resource at healthcommunities.com

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Want to repair the past & protect the future? Enter today for a chance to win 1 of 2 anti-aging kits by @dnaegfrenewal http://t.co/YSoR9FbO

AGA eDigest - May 10, 2012 • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

gastro.org — “AGA eDigest - May 10, 2012 • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)” View full resource at gastro.org

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AGA Medical Society

Leading this week’s issue of AGA eDigest: AGA Supports Clinicians with New Tool to Improve Quality: http://t.co/ZmvE0yMe

Electroacupuncture Attenuates Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Asthma via Modulating CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Cells

hindawi.com — “A mouse pulmonary hypersensitivity experimental model that mimics human asthma was developed, and electroacupuncture (EA) treatment was shown to reduce allergic inflammatory processes. In addition, we also assessed whether the beneficial effects of EA on allergic asthma could be correlated with CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells (Treg). Cellular profiles and histopathologic analysis demonstrated that peribronchial and perivascular inflammatory cell infiltrates were significantly decreased in the” View full resource at hindawi.com

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Electroacupuncture Attenuates Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Asthma via Modulating CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Cells: A m... http://t.co/Pboaf4Ta

Mobilyze – A Therapist in your Pocket.

imedicalapps.com — “Mobilyze is an mHealth app designed to teach people to manage depressive symptoms using traditional methods, such as providing information and tools.” View full resource at imedicalapps.com

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iMedicalApps.com

Mobilyze – A Therapist in your Pocket [#Med2] http://t.co/ttutliZh

Neutral Neck, Muscle Energy, and Assessing Movement | Mike Reinold

mikereinold.com — “Today's stuff you should read comes from Chris Johnson, Leon Chaitow, and Craig Liebenson.” View full resource at mikereinold.com

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Mike Reinold Therapist

Neutral Neck, Muscle Energy, and Assessing Movement http://t.co/Mmjvh0MP

Marianne Russo Parenting Supporter

In 30 mins> Dr Steve Kurtz of The Child Mind Institute discussing #ADHD kids parenting tools - meds - treatments http://t.co/trv4KQae.

t.co — “In 30 mins> Dr Steve Kurtz of The Child Mind Institute discussing #ADHD kids parenting tools - meds - treatments http://t.co/trv4KQae.” View full resource at t.co

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In 30 mins> Dr Steve Kurtz of The Child Mind Institute discussing #ADHD kids parenting tools - meds - treatments http://t.co/trv4KQae.

More health departments nationwide embracing social media: Use of tools rises

thenationshealth.aphapublications.org — “More health departments nationwide embracing social media: Use of tools rises” View full resource at thenationshealth.aphapublications.org

Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 8:07 pm By:

IQ Solutions Health Organization and Health Social Media

From cautions about sugary drinks to fighting the flu: state and local health departments are going social: http://t.co/Xv0EUOr4 #pubhealth

Spectrum Health Healthcare System

Stroke Risk Assessment | Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) | Spectrum Health

spectrumhealth.org — “Are you or someone you know at risk for stroke? This quiz will help you determine your risk.” View full resource at spectrumhealth.org

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#Stroke is a medical emergency that can strike anyone. Find out your risk with our online assessment. http://t.co/Ha0HzSOl

?It was a real eye opener? | Lehigh Valley Health Network | Magazine

lvhn.org — “?It was a real eye opener? | Lehigh Valley Health Network | Magazine” View full resource at lvhn.org

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LV Health Network Healthcare System and Hospital

She took our free heart disease risk assessment, learned she WAS at risk and started taking care of herself! Read more: http://t.co/KxknN4o8