Maureen's Medical Moment
Cystic fibrosis screening; Crest Pro-Health Rinse accused of staining teeth

Last Updated: 6:59 PM 05/08/08 - May is National Cystic Fibrosis Month, so it's a good time to tell you about a screening test that is now mandatory for Indiana newborns. Also, some people who used Crest Pro-Health Rinse say the mouthwash stained their teeth -- and now they're suing. (Full Story)
New diabetes test; Dad depression

Last Updated: 6:13 PM 05/07/08 - There's a new way to detect diabetes without the pricks and pain that leaves doctors shining a different light on diabetes testing. (Full Story)
Anesthesia awareness; Blood pressure detection

Last Updated: 6:21 PM 05/05/08 - They can feel everything, but no one can hear them scream. Being awake during surgery isn't just something you see in the movies. (Full Story)
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps those with brain injuries; mobile prostate cancer screening

Last Updated: 7:12 PM 05/02/08 - Over time, Doctor Harch says high doses of oxygen stimulate the brain to repair itself. Also, a 39-foot Airstream mobile screening unit will be in town Saturday for free prostate cancer screening. (Full Story)
Wrong surgeries; Asthma reduction

Last Updated: 6:03 PM 05/01/08 - The latest reports show 4,000 people will be wheeled into the operating room expecting one surgery, and getting another. And, a South Bend men's softball league is teaming up with people battling cancer. Plus, living in a neighborhood filled with trees help protect your child from developing asthma (Full Story)
New options to fight fat; Marriage and health insurance

Last Updated: 4:41 PM 04/30/08 - There are some new options to help slim your figure when willpower is no longer enough. We’ll show you the latest ways to help you lose weight. (Full Story)
Eye scans and daycare benefits

Last Updated: 7:02 PM 04/29/08 - A simple eye scan can help detect diseases. Plus, could daycare help ward off some childhood illnesses? (Full Story)
Innovative form of therapy helps kids with disabilities; female diabetes rates rise

Last Updated: 12:58 AM 04/29/08 - Kids with disabilities may be able to add "flying" to their list of activities -- thanks to an innovative form of therapy. Also, a study released Monday shows an alarming trend: the rate of diabetes in women has doubled in the past six years. (Full Story)
Computer glasses for healthy eyes; Healthy, flexible workplaces

Last Updated: 6:34 PM 04/25/08 - Sitting in front of your computer all day could be taking its toll on your vision. Hear about a common syndrome and how you can combat the symptoms. (Full Story)
Hospitals use respirators to build breathing

Last Updated: 7:49 PM 04/24/08 - Thousands of people are put on ventilators each day to help them stay alive. But eventually a person has to be weaned, and a local Michiana hospital is doing that at a rate above the rest. (Full Story)
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