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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Optimal Weight to Height Scaling Varies for Cancers - Doctors Lounge

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 05:01 PM PST


Optimal Weight to Height Scaling Varies for Cancers
Doctors Lounge
13 (HealthDay News) -- Optimal scaling of weight to height (W/Hx) may vary according to the cancer site, and differs from body mass index, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Geoffrey C. Kabat, Ph.D ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Prove It: Accuracy of the Broselow Pediatric Emergency Tape at predicting weight - EMS1.com

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 02:45 PM PST


Prove It: Accuracy of the Broselow Pediatric Emergency Tape at predicting weight
EMS1.com
The Broselow™ Pediatric Emergency Tape is a tool that healthcare providers can use to quickly estimate a child's weight, thereby allowing quick calculation of the correct weight-based drug dose during an emergency situation (Frush, n.d.). ... Almost ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>BMI isn't accurate for everyone - WZZM

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 10:06 AM PST


BMI isn't accurate for everyone
WZZM
"Matt a classic example of someone who has a lot of lean body mass, so you get hurt in the BMI formula," says Edwards. But where it could really hurt Matt is in his wallet if his health insurance set premiums according to BMI measurements. "Well that ...
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Doctor's column: Myths about obesity TheWeek.com.om

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Study: SSI better predicted by distribution of body mass in obese patients - Healio

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 07:21 AM PST


Study: SSI better predicted by distribution of body mass in obese patients
Healio
Previously identified risk factors were collected, including number of levels, diabetes and body mass index (BMI). Researchers also collected the horizontal distance from the lamina to the skin surface and the thickness of subcutaneous fat at the ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Carbs At Night May Reduce Risk Of Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease - RedOrbit

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 06:45 AM PST


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Carbs At Night May Reduce Risk Of Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease
RedOrbit
For adults, obesity ranges are calculated with the body mass index (BMI) that factors in height and weight of individuals. "The idea came about from studies on Muslims during Ramadan, when they fast during the day and eat high-carbohydrate meals in the ...

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