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CDC: More babies are being breastfed
April 2013 • Issue 160
Dense Breasts
New law requires mammogram providers to inform if woman has dense breast tissue
Old Blood The blood you’re getting at the hospital may be too old and not as good, says a study
Nearly 70,000 people in CNY have Alzheimer’s
CNY’s Healthcare Newspaper
WATER BIRTH Water birth is becoming a more popular option for home birthing moms. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that using water for laboring and birthing has increased by 50 percent nationwide. A Syracuse mom shares her experience in giving birth in the water.
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Wanted: Primary Care Physicians Report: Persistent shortage of primary care physicians will make it difficult for hospitals to comply with new national legislation that makes insurance available to the masses, warns a medical association Page 12
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Goodbye Asperger’s Syndrome When the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) comes out in May, Asperger’s syndrome will no longer be listed as a diagnosis. Despite that, families like the Southards and Cittadinos, are going strong with their Asperger’s support group. Page 20 April 2013 •
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Meet the Doctor Background helps pediatrician deal with refugee population, language barrier
Arthrit is and Mariju ana
Arthritis and Marijuana serves as a useful resour ce for patients seeking a natural way to relieve debilitating arthritis symptoms and impro ve their quality of life — The Marijuana Policy Projec t A practical guide for people dealing with arthrit is, and many tips for a health ier life — The American Alliance for Medical Cannabis
How marijuana, die t, and exercise can hea l arthritis
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Baldwinsville man wrote a book on how he got relief from arthritis by using marijuana and following an exercise and diet routine
IN GOOD HEALTH – CNY’s Healthcare Newspaper
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