westport Health News (Connecticut, United States)

“As we begin 2012, we are making raising awareness about glaucoma a priority’” stated Connecticut Ophthalmologist Leslie Doctor, M.D. of Doctor & Associates with offices located in Westport, Norwalk and Wilton.

Connecticut therapist and talk show host Trevor Mahony Crow, LMFT and Roland Comtois will tackle the issue of grief and loss during a special two-hour live broadcast on WSTC and WNLK 1350 and 1400 AM, on Tuesday, April 5, from 7 to 9 PM.

Westport, Connecticut (January 5, 2011) Doctor & Associates, an ophthalmology practice in Connecticut, has released a new patient education website at www.doctor-and-associates.com.

BayScribe takes next step in developing end-to-end web-based Clinical Documentation System with the MedLEE Portal

A whopping 30% of pregnant women get periodontal disease, I simply couldn’t risk losing your attention. As they say, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it brush its teeth.

According to Gary Stibel, CEO of the New England Consulting Group, “Weight Watchers’ choice of Jennifer Hudson as a celebrity endorser/client is brilliant, and the exception to the rule in marketing and advertising today.”

Nearly 50% of all babies with later-discovered hearing loss, are sent home from the hospital after delivery with undetected hearing loss. Why?

As obstetricians, we are faced with a difficult situation. Should a mentally competent patient have the right to choose, ethically, how they would like their baby delivered?

Back in November of 2009, I wrote an article entitled Sudden Infant Death Syndrome;Vital Information Every New Parent Should Know. A flurry of leading breast feeding experts contacted me with new information which I would like to share.

In 1946 women were strongly advised that they should stop eating as soon as they felt contractions or thought that they were in labor. Recent studies have re-evaluated this position and questioned the evidence to support this practice.

A Stimulating summary of the latest research into the effects of drinking Caffeine during pregnancy. Most recent studies conclude that caffeine intake during pregnancy does not impose a major public health issue with regard to fetal health. .

This is the latest information regarding the Swine Flu Pandemic. It continues that the majority of hospitalized, severely ill women infected with H1N1 were in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.

I think we can all agree the current economy is a source of increased stress for most people. In response to increased lay-offs and decreased incomes, many people try to economize by spending less on groceries, dining out and on take-out meals.

Dr Michele Brown OB/ GYN reports on some misleading ingredients which should be avoided by breast feeding mothers.

More research needs to be done that takes into account , the force of the collision, whether a seat belt was used in conjunction with the airbag and the effects it can have on pregnant women and their unborn fetus.

Recalls of Tylenol and products containing Tylenol has confused many regarding the safety of swallowing this simple pain reliever as this recall came in the middle of the flu season. Swine flu is especially risky for pregnant women.

Dr. Michele Brown, OBGYN and Founder of Beauté de Maman, Natural Products for the Pregnant Woman, has released her latest article regarding the relationship between lanolin, pesticides, and the breast feeding woman. Dr. Brown's opinion is clear.

Beauté de Maman, a line of natural and herbal products for the pregnant women, was chosen as a Must Haves-Holiday Highlight in the December, 2009 issue of Pregnancy Magazine and was also included in the magazine's 120 Best Products of 2009.

Dr. Michele Brown has released her summary of important information for pregnant women regarding gallstones and the relationship to large fatty meals. Dr. Brown also discusses symptoms and treatments safe for pregnant women with gallbladder disease.

Are you among the many who are lacking in effective nutrition? Do you want to know which nutritional supplements are needed for maximum health? Then, you are at the right place.

Dr. Michele Brown, OBGYN and founder of Beauté de Maman, has released her article and opinion regarding a recent study surrounding the safety of certain antibiotics.

Dr. Michele Brown, OBGYN and founder of Beaute de Maman Natural Health Care Products for pregnant women, has released her summary of the current recommendations regarding Swine Flu vaccination from the CDC.

Defects of the brain and spinal cord are referred to as neural tube defects. The most common defects are spina bifida, where the spinal column does not close, and anencephaly with failure of brain development.

Dr. Michele Brown, OB/GYN and founder of Beauté de Maman has released her summary of a study regarding a glucose test during pregnancy as a predictor of future heart disease.

Mothers instinctively know that breastfeeding is good for their babies but studies now show that breastfeeding can prevent breast cancer in certain genetic groups?

Dr. Michele Brown, founder of Beauté de Maman, released her opinion on a recent study published in Pediatrics regarding an adverse relationship between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in air pollution and IQ scores of children.

Ginger has often been recommended for relief of morning sickness but now Dr. Michele Brown, founder of Beaute de Maman, had combined ingredients safe for pregnant women in a dietary supplement which includes lime, Vitamin D and Vitamin B.

Dr. Michele Brown, Obstetrician and founder of Beaute de Maman, has updated the Pregnancy News Headlines Section on beautedemaman.com to include the latest information regarding Swine Flu and Pregnancy.

Beauté de Maman, a line of skin care products for pregnant women is proud to announce that all five of the Beauté de Maman products can now be purchased in the beauty section of Target.com.

New studies have demonstrated a resurfacing of vitamin D deficiency worldwide. This deficiency is especially critical in the pregnant and lactating woman.

Dr. Michele Brown, founder of Beauté de Maman Natural Care for pregnant women, has announced the release of her new Beauté de Maman Dietary Supplement for the Relief of Pregnancy Related Nausea, commonly known as morning sickness.

Eat fish, it's good for you! Don't eat fish, it's contaminated! Pregnancy makes this decision even more complicated. Dr. Michele Brown, founder of Beauté de Maman, answers difficult questions to help pregnant women everywhere have healthy babies.

Dr. Michele Brown, OB AND founder of Beauté de Maman Skin Care for Pregnancy has released her next blog on the dangers of tattoos and body- piercing during pregnancy.

Dr. Michele Brown, Board Certified Obstetrician and founder of Beauté de Maman, a line of natural skin care products for pregnant women, has released her latest blog regarding air travel while pregnant.

Dr. Michele Brown, Board Certified Obstetrician and founder of Beauté de Maman, a line of natural skin care products for pregnant women has released her latest blog regarding swimming and saunas while pregnant.

Dr. Michele Brown, Board Certified Obstetrician and founder of Beauté de Maman, a line of natural skin care products for pregnant women has released her latest article regarding the truth about stretch marks and why they need to be prevented.

Dr. Michele Brown, renowned obstetrician and founder of Beauté de Maman, a skincare company for pregnant women in Westport, CT, has released her guidelines regarding swine flu and pregnancy.

The doctor patient relationship has always been a mystery until now. The Whittingham Cancer Center, Norwalk, CT is sponsoring this riveting conversation between a renowned physician and his patient who wrote a riotous memoir about surviving.

Louis Parks to detail RFID Security functions for pharmaceutical applications at INTERPHEX 2008 on March 26 in Philadelphia in talk called to “What Do We Really Mean By Security for RFID -- And How Much Is Enough?”

Charitybuzz, an online charity auction site, is auctioning guitars autographed by artists ranging from country stars, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, to rock legends, Paul Westerberg and Kiss. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Musicians on Call.