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ABSTRACT Stroke survivors are at high risk for cardiovascular mortality which can be in part mitigated by increasing physical activity. Self-efficacy for exercise is known to play a role in adoption of exercise...

ABSTRACT This phenomenological study examined the experience of being the father of a child with severe cerebral palsy (CP). Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Two interviews were conducted with 6 English-speaking, biological...

In a moment that marks a milestone for the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and Long Island health care, the first baby has been delivered at Katz Women's Hospital, the $300 million,...

The trustees of El Pomar Foundation met recently to consider grant proposals. They approved 57 grants totaling more than $1 million. The organizations receiving grants represent 26 counties across the state of Colorado....

For overweight consumers looking to lose weight fast, the use of lap band surgery as a quick and easy way to a new life can be tempting. But in some cases, it's deadly....

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment identified 10 "winnable battles" that are key environmental and health issues. The CDPHE chose the issues because they are ones where progress can be made...

A Bridgewater specialty pharmaceutical firm says it will run out of money by the end of the month if it doesn't find a buyer, investor or other partnership deal. NovaDel Pharma Inc. announced...

A mother's former same-sex partner may be entitled to the rights of a presumed parent regarding a child born before the parties were living together and engaged in a sexual relationship, the California...

Carlsbad's SkinMedica Inc. is getting into the mineral makeup action. The privately held aesthetics company said it acquired Colorescience, a $10 million cosmetics brand with headquarters in Aliso Viejo. Financial terms were not...

A hospital is not liable for failing to ensure that a woman who planned to become a mother received test results showing that she was a carrier of cystic fibrosis, the California Court...

After years in which the federal government warned doctors about the antitrust risks in sharing billing data or cooperating for financial reasons, it is now encouraging them to band together in clinical initiatives....

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- As a part of its mission to improve the lives of the people it serves and the health of Kentucky communities, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield today announced that...

WASHINGTON -- The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF), an advocate for the VOW to Hire Heroes Act recently signed by President Obama, is offering employment resources and career assistance for disabled veterans interested...

BURLINGTON, N.C. -- Laboratory Corporation of America([R])Holdings (LabCorp([R])) (NYSE: LH) announced today the nationwide availability of a new FDA cleared risk stratification tool (ROMA([R]), Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm) that combines the results...

Multi-national Cloud Contact Center Clients to Benefit from Local Access to Best-in-Class Cloud Network Next Data Center Opening: APAC SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- LiveOps announced today that it opened a new data center...

Evenflo to Focus on Growth Opportunities for Its Diverse Product Offerings in Juvenile Travel, Home Safety and Ameda Breast Feeding MIAMISBURG, Ohio -- Evenflo Company, Inc., a trusted partner in nurturing babies' growth...

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- NovaDel Pharma Inc. (OTCBB: NVDL), a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops oral spray formulations of marketed pharmaceutical products, today announced that, as previously disclosed, it is continuing to explore various...

Leading Research Institution Chooses Automation Solution to Meet New HHS Rules CHICAGO -- Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ: HURN), a leading provider of business consulting services, today announced that Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center...

CHICAGO -- Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is proud to announce the launch of Cerebral Palsy Lawyers FAQ, a new website devoted to informing parents of children with cerebral palsy of their medical and legal...