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Martinez: Fixing Long-Term Care, Starting With The Census
U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) introduced an effort aimed at updating the U.S. Census" current function questions to better improve our nation"s long-term care services and support systems. By replacing a small portion of the survey with standardized function questions used by medical providers, the Disability Data Modernization Act will provide more accurately collected data used for planning the future health care needs of elderly and disabled Americans.

ASRT Offers New Computed Tomography Learning Module
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists announced it has released the first in a series of interactive learning modules focusing on computed tomography. CT Basics: Module 1 - Fundamentals provides in-depth information about the modality and its equipment and also offers radiologic technologists information about careers in CT. The first of 10 modules, the program features colorful images with easy-to-understand animations that engage participants in the learning process.
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Emphasis On Self-Awareness And Personal Will In Groundbreaking 'Reorganizational Healing' Model
Reorganizational Healing (ROH), an emerging concept for wellness, healing, and personal growth, is explored in depth in a seminal groundbreaking article and accompanying commentaries in the latest issue of The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The Reorganizational Healing articles are available free online at http://www.liebertpub.com/acm.
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California Warns Consumers Not To Eat Seng Chen PiMei Candy

Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), warned consumers not to eat SENG Chen PiMei Candy, after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately. Chen PiMei Candy is manufactured by SENG in China and imported by TJIAT SENG EXIMI in Singapore. CDPH is currently working with the distributor to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the market place. Chen PiMei Candy is sold in 250 gram clear plastic bags containing approximately 80 individually wrapped candies. The individual candies are wrapped in dark purple wrappers containing red and white Chinese characters and a picture of the plum fruit. The front of the plastic bag includes a large green rectangle containing Chinese characters in black, the name and logo for SENG and the name of the candy. A pink rectangle contains the importer"s name and address. Illlustration of Chen PiMei Candy. Recent analysis of this candy by CDPH determined that Chen PiMei Candy contained as much as 0.156 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult a physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. Consumers who find Chen PiMei Candy for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Hotline at 1-800-495-3232. For more information about lead poisoning, contact your county childhood lead poisoning prevention program or public health department. Additional information and a list of local childhood lead prevention programs is available here. California Department of Public Health


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