Excuse Me, Is This Thing On?
Ahem. I haven’t been seen around these parts in a while. For good reasons. The last year has been one...
Month: May 2015
Egg-free! Roasted Herb Crackers (grain-free, vegan, paleo, keto + low-carb)
Crunchy, grain-free flax crackers made with ground flax seed, celery and fresh herbs. Baked in the oven until crisp. Rich...
Caurie Putnam: You Are Beautiful Today
I'm going to let you in on a big secret: You are beautiful today. It's taken me 39.10 years to...
Blood pressure medications can lead to increased risk of stroke
The importance of preventing hypertension is reinforced by a study showing anti-hypertension medicines can increase stroke risk by 248 percent,...
How to Spot the Signs That Your Child Is Suffering from Exam Stress
Whilst it is perfectly normal for anyone, child or adult, to become anxious before taking a test, excessive stress can...
Analysis compares California exchange, commercial health insurance hospital networks
The suspicion that the federal Affordable Care Act reduces options for patients to choose their health care providers proves to...
Ulcer-causing bacteria induces stomach stem cell growth in mice, Stanford researchers find
The ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori can directly interact with stomach stem cells, causing the cells to divide more rapidly, according...
Statement Regarding Margaret Hamburg, M.D., stepping down as FDA Commissioner
She is a remarkable leader with extraordinary scientific and medical sophistication, as well as excellent judgment and unquestioned dedication to...
Less-invasive method for kidney diagnostics
Researchers have identified a new, less-invasive method to provide diagnostic information on kidney disease and its severity. SOURCE: Latest Science...
Summer 2014 Field Placements
The following organizations are actively seeking HPAM interns for Summer 2014 placements. Please send your resume and letter of interest...
Older Adults Have the Right to Receive Person-Centered Care: A Hypothetical Case
Primary Education Topic: Caregiving Other Education Topics: Aging in Community Policy and Advocacy The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
