Experts are to investigate whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners can damage health. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 21 May 2008 | 11:44 am
About 150 people in southern Indian have now died from drinking poisonous illegal alcohol, police say. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 21 May 2008 | 11:09 am
MPs vote to keep the upper time limit for abortions at 24 weeks - despite attempts to cut it. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 21 May 2008 | 11:01 am
First-born babies may be programmed to have a higher risk of asthma and allergy, research suggests. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 21 May 2008 | 6:37 am
Traditional rural games are being revived in Bangladesh with a television show in which farmers compete to show off their skill sowing seeds, raft racing and climbing oiled banana trees. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 21 May 2008 | 5:58 am
Dr. Edwards was a leading cardiac pathologist who assembled a formidable collection of human hearts to let doctors study coronary disease, congenital defects and trauma.
A multicenter sepsis educational program implemented in Spain has improved compliance with treatment guidelines and reduced hospital mortality, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association for May 21. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 21 May 2008 | 4:56 am
Combination anti-rheumatic drug therapy is superior to methotrexate monotherapy in the treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), UK researchers report in the May issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 21 May 2008 | 4:53 am
Chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke, often associated with a Western lifestyle, have become the chief causes of death globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 21 May 2008 | 4:51 am
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are more likely to develop lymphoma or lung cancer, but are less likely to develop colorectal or breast cancer, according to a literature review and meta-analysis conducted by American and Canadian researchers, which was published online April 23rd in Arthritis Research & Therapy. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 21 May 2008 | 4:43 am
Several types of non-AIDS-defining cancers occur more frequently among HIV-infected individuals - particularly anal cancer - than in the general population, investigators report in the Annals of Internal Medicine for May 20th. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 21 May 2008 | 4:40 am
Having a low body mass index (BMI) appears to have a negative effect on long-term survival of patients with renal cell carcinoma following tumor nephrectomy, according to German researchers. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 21 May 2008 | 4:39 am
Scientists have created monkeys genetically modified to have Huntington's disease in an effort to gain a deeper understanding of the fatal ailment and uncover clues to possible new treatments. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 21 May 2008 | 4:27 am
Sen. Edward Kennedy has the most common type of brain tumor, but the size and nature of the tumor will determine how life threatening it is, CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta said.
Scientists have shown relying on the sleep-deprived brain to perform well is potentially fraught with danger. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 20 May 2008 | 11:57 pm
Results of the first national survey of sickle cell reveal better treatment and monitoring is needed. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 20 May 2008 | 11:50 pm
The Internet search giant joins other companies, all hoping to capitalize on the potential of Internet tools to help consumers manage their own health care.
Results from the trial -- halted last year due to safety concerns -- clearly point to increased deaths in high-risk coronary artery bypass graft patients randomized to aprotinin. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 9:00 pm
Treatment like continuous positive airway pressure encouraged in stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 9:00 pm
Research suggests a single alcoholic drink or less every day may significantly delay progression to dementia in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 May 2008 | 9:00 pm
MPs scrap laws forcing clinics to require a "father and mother" before allowing women to seek IVF treatment. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 20 May 2008 | 6:14 pm
Carbon nanotubes could trigger diseases similar to those caused by asbestos, a study suggests. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 20 May 2008 | 5:50 pm
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
Opponents of controversial plans to use hybrid human-animal embryos for research spoke out Tuesday, calling the practice unnecessary, unnatural, and reprehensible a day after British lawmakers voted to allow it.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
