Health

Survey Finds Majority Of ER Nurses Assaulted At Work

Nov. 20, 2009: By Kenny Goldberg

Hospital emergency departments can be risky places for nurses. A survey from the Emergency Nurses Association finds a high percentage of its members have been physically assaulted at work, and verbal abuse is also common.

Calif. Air Board May Rethink Diesel Retrofit Rules

Nov. 20, 2009: By Ed Joyce

The California Air Resources Board may take another look at diesel retrofit rules adopted a year ago because the lead researcher overstated his credentials. One San Diego member of the board says he would support a new study.

UCSD Medical Center Has New CEO

Nov. 20, 2009: By Kenny Goldberg

UC San Diego Medical Center has a new CEO. Thomas Jackiewicz takes the helm of the organization, which includes two hospitals and the Moores UCSD Cancer Center.

H1N1 May Have Lead To SIDS In Death of Infant

Nov. 19, 2009: By Tom Fudge

Swine flu may have caused a 4-month-old girl to die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS, though her autopsy is not yet complete.

Marines Can Get Help Through Tough Times

Nov. 19, 2009: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Pat Finn

What assistance does the Marine Corps offer to deploying and returning Marines and their families with issues such as PTSD, domestic violence, anger management and financial stress?

4-Month-Old San Diego Baby Dies Of Swine Flu

Nov. 18, 2009: By Susan Murphy

A 4-month-old baby girl with no underlying medical conditions is the latest swine flu death in San Diego County, according to health officials. In all, 33 residents and four non-residents have died of swine flu since the outbreak began last April, and 617 have been hospitalized.

Swine Flu Vaccine Shortage Hampers School Vaccination Program

Nov. 18, 2009: By Tom Fudge

School-based flu vaccines in San Diego County are likely to be suspended this week because of a shortage of H1N1 vaccine.

UCSD Professor Finds Egyptian Mummies Had Clogged Arteries

Nov. 18, 2009: By Tom Fudge

A study by a clinical professor at UCSD shows that ancient Egyptian mummies had clogged arteries. This dispels the notion that arterial sclerosis is a modern disease. Cardiologist Michael Miyamoto says arterial sclerosis is strongly associated with the bad habits of modern Americans: things like smoking, fat consumption and sedentary lifestyles.

School Absence Hotline Helps Track Sick Students

Nov. 17, 2009: By Ana Tintocalis

An absence hotline at a Poway elementary school is helping campus officials identify student health problems before they get out-of-control.

Imperial County Meets Federal Ozone Standard

Nov. 17, 2009: By Ed Joyce

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Imperial County has met the federal standard for ozone levels for the first time. Less ozone means fewer health problems for people living there.

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