Despite studies’ failure to show any link between vaccines and autism, skeptics say a settlement in the case of 9-year-old Hannah Poling shows that they have been right. Source: NYT > Health | 8 Mar 2008 | 1:53 pm
The Sophie Foundation in Oslo, Norway, has awarded Stanford University biologist Gretchen Daily the 2008 Sophie Prize. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 1:00 pm
Researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (GICD) and the University of California, San Francisco have identified for the first time how tiny genetic factors called microRNAs may influence the differentiation of pluripotent embryonic stem (ES) cells into cardiac muscle. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 12:00 pm
More than 2,500 researchers and professionals in the area of biomolecular science and drug discovery are expected to attend the 14th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS) April 6-10, in St. Louis at America's Center to discuss advances in biotechnology, challenges and automation solutions in the field. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 11:00 am
A statewide inspection of outpatient surgery centers like the one believed to have spread hepatitis C to its patients has uncovered dangerous practices at four other clinics, a health... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 8 Mar 2008 | 10:09 am
* Although children of alcoholics (COAs) have a greater risk of developing alcohol-use disorders (AUDs), not all COAs will develop AUDs. * A new study uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine brain activity of adolescent COAs. * Findings indicate that different brain regions may contribute to whether COAs will be resilient or vulnerable to the development of AUDs. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am
UroToday.com - In a recent meta-analysis, urethroplasty was reported to be successful in 93.3% of 443 patients with stricture length varying from 1-4cm. Although less invasive procedures are available, urethroplasty is considered the gold standard treatment for male urethral stricture. Dr. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 9:00 am
UroToday.com - Dr. Twiss and colleagues from UCLA reported the validation study of the incontinence symptom severity index (ISS). The ISS, a self-assessment instrument, is designed to assess symptom severity across several areas including emptying ability, urgency, and incontinence. Overall, the IPSS was demonstrated to have good consistency, reliability, validity and response to change. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 9:00 am
UroToday.com - Chronic pelvic pain is a prevalent and costly problem affecting an estimated 15% of men and women in the United States and costing greater than $2 billion annually. Dr. MIchael Pezzone presented an informative overview of the current theories regarding chronic pelvic pain that prompted the recognition of the importance of a multidisciplinary strategy for this difficult condition. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 9:00 am
UroToday.com - The lack of common outcomes measures and tools to assess outcomes of the various treatment options has been the topic of much discussion over the years. Minimal progress in the overall quality of the literature was found between two consecutive Clinical Guidelines Panels from 1997 to 2007. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 9:00 am
UroToday.com - Podium #17: The authors presented their results comparing the efficacy of different injection volumes, namely 01.cc, 0.5 cc, and 1.0 cc, of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in patients with OAB. All three injection groups demonstrated significant symptom improvement at 8 weeks after treatment, which persisted in the 0.1cc and 1.0cc groups at 6 months. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 9:00 am
UroToday.com - Posters #21 and #22: These presentations focused on the development and implementation of a curriculum for urodynamic teaching for urology residents. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 Mar 2008 | 9:00 am
The company’s decision is the third setback in recent months for such insulin formulations, once deemed potential blockbuster products because of their greater convenience. Source: NYT > Health | 8 Mar 2008 | 7:09 am
Lilly hid Zyprexa’s risks, such as the possibility of causing severe weight gains and blood sugar changes, from doctors to protect the drug’s sales, an expert witness told jurors on Friday. Source: NYT > Health | 8 Mar 2008 | 6:12 am
A condemning video is delayed, then leaked to the media, and an animal rights activist makes the most of the spotlight. Source: NYT > Health | 8 Mar 2008 | 6:08 am
Concerns about the safety of the blood thinner heparin have spread to Germany, after drug authorities there received reports of patients being sickened after taking the drug. Source: NYT > Health | 8 Mar 2008 | 5:21 am
Middle aged non-drinkers can quickly cut their risk of heart disease by having a daily tipple, say researchers. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 8 Mar 2008 | 12:34 am
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eli Lilly & Co said on Friday it will terminate development of an inhaled insulin treatment for diabetes, which it was conducting in partnership with Alkermes Inc,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Mar 2008 | 11:52 pm
Drug maker Amgen Inc. said Friday it expanded black box warnings about risks of death and tumor growth of its blockbuster anemia drugs. The warnings approved by the Food and Drug... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Mar 2008 | 11:45 pm
The American College of Cardiology Foundation, the American Society of Echocardiography, and other organizations review the appropriateness of stress echocardiography in many clinical scenarios. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 11:00 pm
The tickborne parasitic illness babesiosis generally resolves without complications following appropriate treatment in healthy patients. However, that is not the case in those who are immunocompromised, researchers report in the February 1st issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 10:27 pm
It may seem surprising to some that it hasn't already happened, but Sweden's state-owned drug stores have finally caved into public demand for sex toys and massage oils. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 10:25 pm
Sunitinib malate, an oral, multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor, shows activity and is well-tolerated in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has failed to respond to platinum-based chemotherapy, according to results of a phase II study, published in the February 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 10:23 pm
Among children with mastocytosis, only those with extensive skin disease run the risk of severe anaphylaxis; all adult patients, however, are at risk, according to a report by German researchers in the February issue of Allergy. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 10:19 pm
The presence of osteopontin-c in breast tumors is an indicator of invasive potential, and can thus aid in treatment decision making, according to findings published in the February 15th issue of the International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 10:17 pm
Nitrative stress in the form of highly reactive nitrogen species (RNSs) may play a role in the pathogenesis of refractory asthma, physicians in Japan report. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 10:16 pm
The FDA has approved a once-daily extended-release formulation of fluvoxamine maleate for the treatment of social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 10:00 pm
A retrospective study found that the prevalence of severe ulcerative colitis is common in children, and response rates to treatment with corticosteroids are low. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 10:00 pm
The National Athletic Trainers' Association has issued a position statement for healthcare providers and athletic trainers who work with athletes who have or are at risk for disordered eating. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 Mar 2008 | 10:00 pm
Bill McGahan was out of shape and he knew it -- not life-threateningly obese, but he wanted to have more energy. For motivation, he looked at his 12-year-old daughter. The promise of adventure with her pulled him through his training, and all the way to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
