College offers information Nov 10, 2009
LYNCHBURG - Lynchburg College will host an information session for prospective graduate students interested in the new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Alumni House Lounge. The new three-year program will begin in the fall of 2010. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Click to read: Is There Enough H1N1 Vaccine To Go Around? Oct 14, 2009
" MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Share: Video and Galleries from Health Video Video Video Latest in Health by novaccine4me October 13, 2009 11:06 AM EDT A friend?s son was recently in the hospital in a major metropolitan city with appendicitis, and asked the nurse how many cases of swine flu had been seen at the hospital, and was shocked to hear ?none.? Over the next several days she asked the different nurses how many cases and each nurse confirmed that there had been no... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Scouting a new career? Try physical therapy Sep 30, 2009
Next comes volunteer work, about 200 to 300 hours' worth, in physical therapy clinics and then a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, which takes three years. APTA declines to rate physical therapy programs, but among the leading accredited ones include the University of Southern California, University of Pittsburgh, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Delaware Newark, and U.S. Army-Baylor University. (MSNBC -- Business)
Seeing child test wings takes a brave heart Sep 20, 2009
My great-grandparents, one of whom was a physician, watched helplessly as their children died of diphtheria, a disease recognized today only as the first initial of routine "DPT" immunizations. My grandparents endured the enlistment of all of their sons during World War II. A generation later, my husband's parents put him on a bus for boot camp during Vietnam, just weeks after their son-in-law returned home from that war in a casket. (Anchorage Daily News)
Just what is the Rotary Club, anyway? Sep 14, 2009
The children s outdoor play area was improved, a DPT immunization program was funded, and a washer and dryer were purchased and installed (with difficulties similar to the Honduran desks project). For the past several years the Winchester Club has provided enrichment programs for students at the Germaine Lawrence School, an Arlington residential treatment center for teenage girls at risk. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Passionate boos, cheers mark Eshoo meeting on health care Sep 4, 2009
in Mortality Rate from Cancer, and 68th in Childhood Immunization against DPT. Of course, there is one category where the U.S. is a clear winner: per capita expenditure on health. I don't hold up Canada as a great model of how a health care system should function, but they outperform the U.S. on nearly every single measure of health care qualty, and they do it at just over half the cost per capita ($3912 vs. $6714). (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Letters to the editor Jul 31, 2009
It's already well known that there is some resentment about the DPT and the parking situation in San Francisco. However, charging $63 for an expired meter in front of the public library just reeks of extortion. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
DPT creates Web resource for drug firms Jul 30, 2009
DPT Laboratories launches new Web-based resource for drug companies - San Antonio Business Journal ... DPT Laboratories launches new Web-based resource for drug companies ... DPT Laboratories Ltd. has created a new Web-based repository of information designed to give industry professionals a host of free resources and technical information on drug development and commercialization. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
WHO moots parallel checks on Indian vaccines Jul 28, 2009
WHO procures around 60% of the global supply of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT) and BCG (bacille calmette-gurin) vaccines from India. It also procures almost 90% of measles vaccines from the country. (India Times)
Lisa Brown: Battling Parkinson's disease with information Jul 24, 2009
Lisa Brown PT, DPT, is physical therapist who specializes in the treatment of patients with neurological disorders at Massachusetts' Spaulding Framingham Outpatient Center. She holds advanced certification in neurology and the treatment of vestibular and cervicogenic disorders. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Motion Analysis Helps Soccer Players Get Their Kicks Jul 15, 2009
"But you also need to know what the body is doing when you are taking the readings, is it kicking? Standing? And so on," said Sherry Backus, PT, DPT, M.A., Advanced Clinician at the motion analysis lab and co-author on the paper. "To record what the body is doing while the muscles are working, we attach bright surface markers to different parts of the body," said Backus. (Science Daily)
Wilmington sports lecture series continues Jul 10, 2009
The lectures are presented by Peter Harmeling, MED, PT, SCS, ATC; Steve Nutter, MSPT, ATC, CSCS; and Jim O Brien, DPT.. Lectures are free. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Growing Divide Among Courts On Vaccines Jun 27, 2009
(CBS) The National Law Journal recently reported on a DPT (diphtheria, whole-cell pertussis, tetanus) vaccine case that was reversed on appeal, reports CBS News investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson ... The same law firm that handled the Andreu DPT case is also handling two of the test cases. (CBS News)
Public health Jun 23, 2009
Whether you travel or not, be sure that you and your family are up to date on your routine vaccinations - influenza, polio, chickenpox (or varicella), measles/ mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/ pertussis/tetanus (DPT) are given at all stages of life. These vaccines are necessary for protection from diseases that are still common in many parts of the world. (Helena Independent Record)
Mattoon schools offer student health to-do list Jun 22, 2009
Children entering kindergarten must have a physical, DPT number 4 immunization done after age 4, polio immunization done after age 4, MMR number two, Lead screen, Chicken pox immunization, eye and dental examinations. A second-grader must have a dental examination. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Got a mystery cough? 8 possible culprits Jun 20, 2009
Inadequate vaccination for pertussis (which is the "P" in the DPT shot) is one reason why the bacteria are making a comeback. Once a very rare cause of chronic cough, the number of pertussis cases in the United States has risen alarmingly in recent years, especially among adolescents and adults. (CNN -- Health)
Child mortality rate declines in Nepal Jun 18, 2009
The Board said vaccination campaigns such as the BCG, DPT, polio, measles, TT as per the long-term child health policy have on an average achieved five percent more progress than the target. At present, four out of five children have received all the vaccination services that have been referred. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rags remain India's true story Jun 16, 2009
5% of children aged 12-23 months were fully vaccinated (received BCG, measles, and three doses of DPT (covering diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus) and polio vaccines), and 5% had received no vaccinations at all. Given an annual birth cohort of 24 million surviving infants and an under-five-years-old mortality rate of 74/1,000, this results in over 12. (Asia Times Online)
A snub for Ramadoss: Vaccine PSUs to restart Jun 5, 2009
The ministry is allocating Rs 15 crore for CRIs upgrade to manufacture the DPT group of vaccines. CRI is one of the three public sector units where vaccine production has been stalled since January 15, 2008 because of failure to comply with WHOs GMP norms. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Local Industry People in Business Jun 4, 2009
San Luis Sports Therapy adds DPTs ... That brings the total number of therapists with the DPT degree to 43 at San Luis Sports Therapy. (Santa Maria Times)
Medical Digest: Order of shots may ease pain for babies; vegetable juice aids diets May 16, 2009
Doctors say they should get the DPT vaccine before the pneumococcal (PCV) one. Good news in breast cancer fight. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Three sheriffs missing the mosaic of America May 6, 2009
TJF wrote on May 5, 2009 2:46 PM:" The following items must also be provided with the Registration Packet :A copy of up to date shot records (AZ law prohibits the school from registering any student without proof of adequate shots)DTP/DTaP X 4 (TD Booster within 10 years of last DPT or DTaP)Polio X 3MMR X 2Hep B X3 or current series startedA copy of the student's birth certificate.A withdrawal form from the previous school.A copy of the previous schools unofficial... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
3rd Circuit: Kids Hurt by Vaccines Can't Pursue Design Defect Claims Apr 2, 2009
The 3rd Circuit's decision upholds a ruling by U.S. District Judge Michael M. Baylson that dismissed all claims against Wyeth in a suit brought by the parents of a 17-year-old girl who allegedly suffered serious side effects as a result of receiving the third of five shots in a DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus) vaccine. Hannah Bruesewitz was born in October 1991 and was given doses of the DPT vaccine at 2 months, 4 months and 6 months ... After the third DPT shot, she suffered a series of... (Law.com)
Helping golfers get in shape for season Mar 27, 2009
Nicole Tomasino, DPT, received her doctor of Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, and is a staff physical therapist at the Spaulding Framingham Outpatient Centers. She has a special interest in treating sports injuries. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Whooping cough reported at Philomath High School (56) Mar 10, 2009
46percent wrote on Mar 9, 2009 10:17 PM:" DPT and DaPT vaccines have been around for years. Were these individuals vacinated? ". Member ID. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ex-Missoula police officer pleads guilty to child porn Mar 8, 2009
"Pedo Hater wrote on Mar 5, 2009 4:52 PM:" I would like to commend the human resource dpt. They're doing one hell of a job. (Missoulian, MT)
Former Missoula officer pleads guilty in child porn case Mar 6, 2009
Pedo Hater wrote on Mar 5, 2009 4:52 PM:" I would like to commend the human resource dpt. They're doing one hell of a job. Usually in hire an individual (especially a cop) isn't it common practice to read the candidates record before he is offered a job, or even given promotions? Once again one hell of a job. ". Greg wrote on Mar 5, 2009 5:07 PM:" Don't forget this idiot was in charge when the Doctor was assaulted for trying to talk the lady from killing herself in the car. You remember he had... (Missoulian, MT)
Glutenfreeda Foods, Inc. Recalls Peanut Envy Frozen Cookie Dough Because of Possible Health Risk Feb 26, 2009
PEANUT ENVY was distributed throughout the United States and Canada by the following distributors: IN THE UNITED STATES: Nature s Best, CA , UNFI (Atlanta, GA, Dayville, CT, Sarasota, FL, Greenwood, IN, Iowa City, IA, Chesterfield, NH, Auburn, WA, Rocklin, CA, Ridgefield, WA, New Oxford, PA, Aurora, CO), DPT Rocky Mountain, CO, Garden Spot Dist., PA. IN CANADA: Ontario Natural Food Co-op, ON, SunOpta Grocery West, BC, SunOpta Central, ON.. PEANUT ENVY will be found in the freezer case in a 1 lb.... (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
SC notice to centre on closure of PSUs manufacturing vaccines Feb 20, 2009
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre on the closure of three public sector undertakings manufacturing essential vaccines like DPT, measles, polio and BCG.. A bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan sought response from the Health Ministry headed by Ambumani Ramadoss on the closure of Central Research Institute, Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor and BCG Vaccines Lab, Chennai which were manufacturing the vaccines and distributing it to... (India Times, India -- Community News)
