http://www.usp.edu University of the Sciences in Philadelphia News Feed. Visit USP.edu for more information. en-us http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=91b199d3-470d-4b99-8515-d34e81d08753 Friday, October 16, 2009 - In what is shaping up to be another lean holiday season, many parents are on the look-out for a bargain. Dr. Roger Ideishi, associate professor of occupational therapy, offers strategies to help parents save money this holiday season. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=91b199d3-470d-4b99-8515-d34e81d08753 http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=7901be65-2214-49eb-a691-bfcd8354f5bb Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - For many parents, the holiday season comes with pressure to buy your child the “hottest” toy of the season. But Dr. Paula Kramer, chair and professor of occupational therapy, wants parents to know that while the “it” toys may be unique and novel, they’re not always the best choice. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=7901be65-2214-49eb-a691-bfcd8354f5bb http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=6c3c3c74-200b-48a9-b724-1e83919c23e0 Monday, September 28, 2009 - For the estimated 36 million Americans who will continue to sniffle and sneeze into the fall, allergy symptoms can be just as bad as they are in spring. Dr. Daniel A. Hussar recommends that patients speak with a pharmacist before selecting the OTC product that will be the most effective and safest to use for the symptoms that they are experiencing. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=6c3c3c74-200b-48a9-b724-1e83919c23e0 http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=5cf15c67-4ae3-402e-bfa3-86cdde0e56e5 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - Dr. Ara DerMarderosian, professor of pharmacognosy and an expert in nutraceuticals and natural foods, provides guidance to change how you eat and break habits that pack on the pounds and compromise immunity. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=5cf15c67-4ae3-402e-bfa3-86cdde0e56e5 http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=7e5b712b-2d53-4c7e-af43-fa180ca39e4c Thursday, July 16, 2009 - For young students, backpacks have the potential to cause a lifetime of back and neck ailments. Dr. Paula Kramer shares tips to correctly choose and use a backpack. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=7e5b712b-2d53-4c7e-af43-fa180ca39e4c http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=af488ff3-7b4c-40a9-90ae-024a076463f2 Monday, June 08, 2009 - Temperatures are rising and summer has finally arrived. As the season of swimming, hiking, biking, and exploring the great outdoors kicks-off, University of the Sciences experts share summer safety tips to make sure your summer is not a bummer. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=af488ff3-7b4c-40a9-90ae-024a076463f2 http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=c87488f4-b831-4354-ab63-e10e4359b90a Monday, November 17, 2008 - Cracking, chaffing, dry patches, and itchiness–all are unpleasant symptoms of dry and irritated skin that often comes with winter. As temperatures drop, the wind howls, and humidity levels hit an all-year low, our skin requires extra attention and care to stay healthy. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=c87488f4-b831-4354-ab63-e10e4359b90a http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=e1291fb6-68a5-4fed-a1ad-1e154d7df736 Friday, September 12, 2008 - Backpacks are an essential school item, but if they are not worn properly, they have the potential for a lifetime of back and neck ailments. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=e1291fb6-68a5-4fed-a1ad-1e154d7df736 http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=d41eab5b-953a-4706-aec2-ee7f3446d85b Monday, June 30, 2008 - The heat of summer is here, and most of us are ready to dive into the nearest pool to cool off. But before jumping head first into those refreshing waters, using your brain can help prevent your summer from becoming a bummer. Carlos Moreno, an assistant professor of occupational therapy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, cautions everyone, especially parents to be aware of the risks involved with this summer tradition. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=d41eab5b-953a-4706-aec2-ee7f3446d85b http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=708baffd-71d1-480a-b5f6-7ce839fa2b2d Saturday, April 19, 2008 - The numbers are daunting: “by 2030 the United States will need an additional 3.5 million formal healthcare providers—a 35 percent increase above current levels,” according to a report released by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) titled “Retooling for an Aging America: Building the Healthcare Workforce.” “It’s clear that the nation is not prepared to meet the social or healthcare needs of the Baby Boomer population,” said Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, of USP’s Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy. http://www.usp.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fAdmissions%2fAdmissions+Content&WorkflowItemID=708baffd-71d1-480a-b5f6-7ce839fa2b2d