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		<title>National Wear Red Day Promoted by Elizabeth Banks Film</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hopefully you have your favorite red clothes on today in honor of &#8220;National Wear Red Day.&#8221; It&#8217;s the American Heart Association&#8217;s annual effort to remind women of their risk of heart disease. One person wearing red today is actress Elizabeth Banks (really she is, check out her Twitter here). A film starring and directed by her [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=9004&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Women and Heart Disease Awareness Critical</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/02/02/women-and-heart-disease-awareness-critical/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cardiac surgeon Jennifer Lawton, MD, wears the red pin you see on the left every day as a symbol of heart disease&#8217;s effect on women. If you ask the average woman what her greatest health risk is, the majority say breast cancer. The thing is, heart disease is far and away the number one killer [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8993&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Says Blood Pressure Should Be Taken In Each Arm</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting blood pressure taken is a doctor visit staple. Here&#8217;s the list: You step on a scale, you walk back to the little room, sit on the table, get your temperature taken and get a cuff squeezed around your arm. Arm &#8230; or should it be arms? &#8220;We&#8217;ve been taught since medical school to take blood [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8982&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New diabetes drug approved by FDA</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/31/new-diabetes-drug-approved-by-fda/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:16:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The FDA has approved Amylin Pharmaceutical&#8217;s new diabetes drug called Bydureon. The approval comes after two rejections, one back in 2010 which called for a new trial geared at the drug&#8217;s effects on the heart. The FDA has become more scrutinizing when it comes to diabetes medication ever since the situation years ago with Avandia [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8977&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>31 Days of Health &#8211; Tip #16: Be Kind To Your Skin</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/30/31-days-of-health-tip-16-be-kind-to-your-skin/</link>
		<comments>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/30/31-days-of-health-tip-16-be-kind-to-your-skin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have already heard this question at a trivia night or on Jeopardy &#8211; what is the largest organ of the body? The answer is &#8211; your skin. And being the largest organ, it needs constant protection, upkeep and pampering. The earlier you start, the better chance your skin will have of keeping you [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8970&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Material From Kitchen Sponges Stop Nosebleeds In New Procedure</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/27/material-from-kitchen-sponges-stop-nosebleeds-in-new-procedure/</link>
		<comments>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/27/material-from-kitchen-sponges-stop-nosebleeds-in-new-procedure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nosebleeds are common. In fact, 60 percent of us have them at some point, but for some it can be very serious. Primarily for those with high blood pressure or on blood thinners, nosebleeds may require medical treatment. Our Colin Derdeyn, MD, director of the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8943&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrate Fitness scheduled for March 10</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/26/celebrate-fitness-scheduled-for-march-10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year again, and we couldn&#8217;t be more excited! Celebrate Fitness, an annual 90-minute fitness workshop for men and women, will be held Saturday, March 10 at the Washington University Athletic Complex. Participants will choose one of nine exercise activities, including, for the first time, a competitive 10K run managed by the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8939&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Computers on the cheap&#8230;are pacemakers next?</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/25/computers-on-the-cheap-are-pacemakers-next/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In third-world countries, lower-cost products that are similar to pricier, popular ones are sold to consumers &#8211; an example would be the $35 computer tablets, much like the iPad, made by DataWind, which is mainly sold in India. It looks like the worlds largest medical device manufacturer is looking to do the same with one [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8928&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New Cookbook from Barnes-Jewish Offers Heart Healthy Recipes</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/25/new-cookbook-from-barnes-jewish-offers-heart-healthy-recipes/</link>
		<comments>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/25/new-cookbook-from-barnes-jewish-offers-heart-healthy-recipes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those looking for heart healthy recipes, we have something that may interest you. The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart &#38; Vascular Center and the American Heart Association have partnered on a new cookbook called “Cook Your Way to a Healthy Heart.&#8221; It features 24 recipes ranging from snacks and salads to poultry, meats and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8924&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Fast treatment can aid in recovery from an ischemic stroke</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/24/treatment-makes-all-the-difference-in-surviving-recovering-from-an-ischemic-stroke/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Illinois Senator Mark Kirk recently underwent surgery for an ischemic stroke, and his physicians report that a complete recovery isn&#8217;t likely. A stroke can happen anytime, anywhere. The warning signs come on quickly: Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, usually on one side of the body Sudden dimness or loss of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8911&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Edward&#8217;s arrhythmia is a common heart ailment</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/24/edwards-arrhythmia-is-a-common-heart-ailment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have seen the recent news story that former U.S. presidential candidate John Edwards was diagnosed with a serious heart condition called arrhythmia. While this condition is serious, it&#8217;s very common &#8211; almost 2.8 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, which is a type of irregular heart beat. If left untreated, however, arrhythmia may cause [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8903&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Ground broken on new Siteman Cancer Center location in South County</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/23/ground-broken-on-new-siteman-cancer-center-location-in-south-county/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:39:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve told you before about the expansion of our Siteman Cancer Center into south St. Louis County. We&#8217;re excited to tell you ground has been broken on the new location with completion scheduled for early 2013. More here. -Jason Merrill Filed under: Cancer Tagged: Barnes Jewish, cancer treatment, hospital, siteman, south county, st. louis, Washington [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8899&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>31 Days of Health Tip #15 &#8211; Cancer Prevention</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/23/31-days-of-health-tip-15-cancer-prevention/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Cancer Society has outlined new guidelines related to cancer prevention. These updated guidelines are not only for the individual, but also the community: &#160; 1. Reduce the access to the marketing of unhealthy foods 2. Increase access and affordability to healthy foods 3. Increase access to places and facilities (playgrounds, gyms) where people [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8895&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Siteman Cancer Center Survivor Teri Griege Honored by Mayor Slay</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/20/siteman-cancer-center-survivor-teri-griege-honored-by-mayor-slay/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Previously we&#8217;ve told you about Teri Griege, a two time Boston Marathon participant who is battling stage four colon cancer at our Siteman Cancer Center. While undergoing cancer treatment, Griege trained for and finished the Ironman championship in Kona, Hawaii. In honor of her efforts, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay proclaimed today &#8220;Teri Griege Day.&#8221; Congratulations to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8888&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>31 Days of Health &#8211; Tip #14: Does the HCG Diet work?</title>
		<link>http://newsblog.barnesjewish.org/2012/01/19/31-days-of-health-tip-14-does-the-hcg-diet-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many of us, weight loss can be a challenge. It takes time, and many are looking for a quick fix. Enter the HCG Diet. I&#8217;ve seen a lot of hype about this diet for some time now, and was curious to learn more, especially in light of learning that Barnes-Jewish Hospital RN Kim Stone [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=newsblog.barnesjewish.org&amp;blog=10143773&amp;post=8878&amp;subd=barnesjewishhospital&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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