Detección auditiva e intervención tempranas: ¿puede oír su bebé?

Published June 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Este podcast es una traducción fiel de la conversación original en inglés con la doctora June Holstrum y la audióloga Pam Mason, y habla sobre la importancia de hacer una prueba exploratoria de la audición a todos los bebés tan pronto como sea posible después del nacimiento. También proporciona información que puede ayudar a los padres y proveedores de salud a determinar si un niño tiene pérdida auditiva, y a encontrar recursos adicionales. (Creado el 6/5/2007 por el Programa de

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Heads Up! Concussion Information for Physicians

Published June 7, 2007 at 12:00 p.m.

Physicians can play a key role in helping to prevent mild traumatic brain injury or concussion and improve a patient's health outcomes through early diagnosis, management, and appropriate referral. Dr. Jean Langlois, epidemiologist with the Division of Injury Response at CDC, discusses the newly revised "Heads Up: Brain Injury in Your Practice" tool kit, which includes information and tools to help physicians diagnose and manage concussion ...

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Use of Facemasks and Respirators

Published May 25, 2007 at 2:14 p.m.

This program demonstrates the differences of facemasks and respirators that are to be used in public settings during an influenza pandemic ...

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Cervical Cancer

Published April 25, 2007 at 11:32 a.m.

Did you know that cervical cancer rates differ by race/ethnicity and region? Or that cervical cancer can usually be prevented if precancerous cervical lesions are found by a Pap test and treated? Find out how getting regular Pap tests can save a woman's life ...

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Climate Change: Science, Health and the Environment

Published April 13, 2007 at 9:10 a.m.

Climate Change: Science, Health and the Environment Howard Frumkin, MD, DrPH, Director of CDC's National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, discusses the science of climate change, the potential for shifts in the natural world to affect our wellbeing, and the challenges of emerging issues in environmental health ...

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Healthy Places

Published April 13, 2007 at 9:08 a.m.

Every person has a stake in environmental public health. As the environment deteriorates, so does the physical and mental health of the people within it. Healthy places are those designed and built to improve the quality of life for all people who live, work, worship, learn, and play within their borders -- where every person is free to make choices amid a variety of healthy, available, accessible, and affordable options ... The CDC recognizes significant health issues and places that are vital

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Hazardous Chemicals

Published April 13, 2007 at 9:06 a.m.

Chemicals are a part of our daily lives, providing many products and modern conveniences. With more than three decades of experience, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been in the forefront of efforts to protect and assess people's exposure to environmental and hazardous chemicals ... This report provides information about hazardous chemicals and useful tips on how to protect you and your family from harmful exposure ...

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Global Climate Change

Published April 13, 2007 at 9:02 a.m.

The hottest ten years on record have all occurred since 1995. While we cannot fully predict the impact of these changes on society and public health, we need to prepare for the implication of health issues associated with global climate change ... This report highlights CDC observations on the issue and identifies priority areas for future projects ...

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Clean Air and Water

Published April 13, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.

The air we breathe and the water we drink are both vital components of our health ... Nevertheless, bacteria, pollutants, and other contaminates can alter life-giving air and water into health-threatening hazards ... Learn about how scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention work to protect the public from air and water-related health risks ...

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CDC's Work with Innovative Technology

Published April 11, 2007 at 9:55 a.m.

CDC is working on two innovative approaches which use technology to help gather data quickly and accurately in complex humanitarian emergencies. Mark Phelan, Humanitarian Analyst, and Michael Gerber, Deputy Branch Chief, who both work in the International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch talk about remote sensing technology and health information systems ...

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