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Healthcare Reform Starts At Home
As healthcare reform becomes an increasing national priority, the American Psychological Association (APA) and YMCA of the USA announced a partnership that provides strategies to help families improve their overall well-being and physical health, and advocates for a comprehensive healthcare system that has a strong approach to chronic disease prevention. The partnership will specifically address the impact individual behaviors such as eating healthy and increasing physical activity can have in reducing risk factors for chronic diseases.
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New Harmonised SmPCs For 'Cozaar'(R) And 'Cozaar'(R)-Comp Implemented In The U.K. Following European Commission Decision
Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited (MSD) announced that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has implemented the harmonised Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPCs) for "Cozaar"® (losartan potassium) and "Cozaar"®-Comp (losartan potassium/ hydrochlorothiazide) into the U.K. Marketing Authorisation following a European Commission (EC) Decision.
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Times Of Zambia/allAfrica.com Examines Maternal Mortality, Abortion
The Times of Zambia/allAfrica.com examines abortion in Zambia and efforts to reduce maternal mortality. "Unsafe abortions are one of the top five causes of maternal mortality in Zambia," writes the newspaper, which adds they are one factor keeping the country from meeting the U.N. Millennium Development Goal target of reducing maternal mortality.
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I'm Pregnant... So Now What Happens?

Somerset"s midwives can now offer women a new early pregnancy support service. Women in Somerset now have a new of expert information and advice available to them as soon as they know they are pregnant. After missing a monthly period, and possibly testing with a home pregnancy kit, the first step for many women is to visit their GP. Getting proper health advice and information as soon your pregnancy is confirmed can increase the likelihood of your pregnancy and baby"s birth being a safe and happy one and now Somerset women now have a choice. You can ask your practice to make an appointment for you to be seen directly by a midwife or you can choose to see your GP first if you wish. The practice can arrange for you to be seen directly by a community or team midwife who will... - Discuss your medical history. This is important, especially if you suffer from a condition such as diabetes or epilepsy, where some changes may need to be made to medication. - Discuss any previous pregnancy complications that might mean you need a scan. This could be a previous history of an ectopic pregnancy, a genetic disorder or Downs syndrome. - Check your blood pressure. - Give you information on maternity services in your area so that you can decide where to give birth to have your baby. - Ensure you are taking folic acid if you aren"t already doing so. - Help you to eat healthily and avoid anything that might be harmful in pregnancy Lucy Watson, Deputy Director of Nursing and Patient Safety said: "When women find they are pregnant they need as much help and advice as possible. Community midwives are a wonderful of information and expectant and young mums should try to visit one as early as possible. "Midwives are trained professionals and help many hundreds of women and babies each year. They are aware of the issues and anxieties that mums-to-be experience through the various stages of their pregnancy and know exactly how to help the baby develop normally and go on to have a safe delivery", said Ms Watson. Somerset NHS


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