International Herald Tribune May 20, 2008 Hao Lin had already lied to his wife about his destination, hopped a plane to Chengdu, borrowed a bike and pedaled through the countryside in shorts and leather loafers by the time he reached this ravaged farming village. A psychologist, Hao had come to offer free counseling to earthquake survivors. Source: PsycPORT.com | 20 May 2008 | 2:46 pm
Vitamin D is becoming an increasingly important player in a healthful diet. Research has linked it to an impressive and diverse array of potential benefits, but researchers haven't agreed on how much you should get or the best sources. CookingLight.com explains.
Among the many factors involved in deciding how to treat coronary artery disease, physicians must evaluate overall outcomes and the potential for complications. Some studies have found that cognitive decline and neurologic complications, such as stroke, have been associated with coronary artery bypass surgery. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
New-generation artificial cornea could restore vision for millions worldwideAn improved artificial cornea, which could restore the vision of more than 10 million people worldwide who are blind due to diseased corneas, finally is moving toward reality, scientists in California conclude in a new analysis of research on the topic. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
New developments in polyp detection, colonoscopy preparation and sedation techniques that will increase the effectiveness of colonoscopy and ease patient concerns about the procedure were presented at Digestive Disease Week® 2008 (DDW®). Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NPSP) has reported the presentation of Phase 3 data at the annual Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Congress on GATTEX™ (teduglutide), a novel investigational compound that may reduce dependence upon parenteral nutrition (PN) in patients with intestinal failure associated with short bowel syndrome (SBS). Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
CMS officials, including acting Administrator Kerry Weems, on Friday at a hearing discussed strategies to increase enrollment in the Medicare drug benefit's low-income subsidy, CQ HealthBeat reports. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
The New York Times on Monday examined an Internet game, called Pos or Not, that aims to increase HIV/AIDS education and awareness. The Web site, posornot.com, shows photographs and short biographies of men and women ages 21 to 30, asking visitors to determine if each is HIV-positive or negative. It was launched in late April and was played about 5. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
For those suffering from celiac disease, there may be good news on the horizon. New research presented at Digestive Disease Week® 2008 (DDW®) will discuss the latest advancements in the diagnosis and prevention of celiac sprue. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
A 56 year old nurse from Plymouth who allowed unsterilized operating equipment to be used in surgery has been struck off the register following a hearing by the independent panel of the Conduct and Competence Committee for the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC). Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
In today's environment of escalating health-care costs, value for money has become an important part of the overall assessment of new medical interventions. In North America, progress towards elimination of tuberculosis (TB) has slowed down in the last decade, in part due to a large influx of immigrant populations exposed to TB in the developing nations. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
Unlike many existing cross-cultural health instruments which are based on translations of existing measures, KIDSCREEN-52 is the first measure for children and adolescents developed simultaneously in different European countries using modern psychometric methods. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
MPs are set to vote on the issue of whether to reduce the abortion time limit from 24 weeks to 20 weeks or less. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 20 May 2008 | 11:14 am
Wales' health minister says it is right to give free NHS care to failed asylum seekers, but Tories sound a warning. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 20 May 2008 | 10:54 am
Dentists have warned the current popularity of fruit smoothies could lead to widespread tooth damage. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 20 May 2008 | 9:11 am
Workplace programmes targeting physical inactivity and unhealthy dietary habits are effective in mitigating the impact of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, according to a study published on Monday. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 4:04 am
French drugs group Ipsen and its U.S. partner Medicis said on Monday the Food and Drug Administration had agreed to evaluate Reloxin for cosmetic use in a potential boost for the would-be Botox competitor. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 4:01 am
In previously untreated patients, sequential therapy with a proton-pump inhibitor and antibiotics is better at eradicating Helicobacter pylori infection than is standard therapy, which involves giving these agents all at once, according to a meta-analysis of trial data. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 3:59 am
Months after implantation, "neo-bladders" created from progenitor cells appear structurally and physiologically similar to native bladders, according to the findings of animal studies presented Sunday at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association in Orlando, Florida. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 3:57 am
The use of a rapid test to confirm the clinical diagnosis of influenza can reduce antibiotic use in the pediatric office setting, researchers from Germany reported at the annual meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 3:55 am
A single-dose of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), administered rectally just prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, can reduce the risk of procedure-related pancreatitis by 64%, investigators announced over the weekend here as temperatures climbed to a record-high 100 degrees. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 3:54 am
Biotechnology company InterMune Inc on Monday said U.S. regulators granted fast-track status for the development of pirfenidone to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a deadly lung disease. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 3:45 am
Seasonal flu viruses are developing the ability to evade influenza drugs globally, but how and why this is happening is not clear, experts told a conference on Monday. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 3:43 am
Most cases of rotavirus gastroenteritis seen in primary care practice occur in young children, a multicentre team of European researchers reported in the recently concluded annual meeting of the European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Graz, Austria. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 3:40 am
The results of a study published in the May issue of the Archives of Disease in Childhood suggest that the use of a vibrating bladder stimulator does not significantly reduce the time to pass urine in pre-continent children. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 3:34 am
One in four older people are so worried about their future that they are making themselves ill, a survey suggests. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 20 May 2008 | 12:56 am
Too many women miss out on hormone replacement therapy because of "overhyped" safety concerns, say experts. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 19 May 2008 | 11:00 pm
Diabetic men with trouble keeping an erection could be at increased risk of heart problems, suggests a study. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 19 May 2008 | 11:00 pm
The government survives two big challenges to plans to update the law on embryo research for the first time since 1990. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 19 May 2008 | 9:57 pm
Jennifer Roberge is expecting her first child any day now. With one more mouth to feed, the 30-year-old from Smyrna, Georgia, is also expecting to see a jump in her $50 weekly grocery bill.
Under a huge tent just outside the medical unit at Camp Liberty, shielded from the blazing sun, soldiers watch and cheer as two men at a time get their heads shaved. Clumps of hair fall to the hot sand below.
BBC Monitoring Asia Pacific May 19, 2008 Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency) Source: PsycPORT.com | 19 May 2008 | 2:46 pm
Houston Chronicle May 19, 2008 May 19--An alarming number of 21-year-olds are participating in a dangerous practice of consuming 21 alcoholic beverages to celebrate reaching legal drinking age, according to a new report by researchers at the University of Missouri. Source: PsycPORT.com | 19 May 2008 | 2:46 pm
Blood cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary artery disease and heart attack, so reducing your risk of high cholesterol is a worthy goal. The new Health.com brings you details and action steps.
