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State-Of-The-Art Research Equipment Funded By NIH Awards Of More Than $33 MillionThe National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced that it will provide $33.3 million for 20 High-End Instrumentation (HEI) grants to fund the latest generation of advanced research equipment.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 2:00 pm Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly (HealthDay)HealthDay - SATURDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) -- Falls are a leading cause of serious injury and death among elderly people in the United States, and most of those falls occur in the home, says the American Geriatric Society (AGS).Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 19 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm Government Retiree Health Care Crisis: New Paper Addresses The Myths And RealitiesWhile some states are taking adequate steps to address the cost of retiree health-care benefits, others - including New Jersey, New York, California and North Carolina - are facing tens of billions of dollars in so-called "unfunded liabilities." The myths and realities of this potential crisis are laid out in a new issue brief written by Dr.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm Public Concerns Increasing Over NanotechnologyEducating the public about nanotechnology and other complex but emerging technologies causes people to become more "worried and cautious" about the new technologies' prospective benefits, according to a recent study by researchers at North Carolina State University.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm Skeleton storiesLondon's dead tell tales from beyond the graveSource: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 19 Jul 2008 | 11:13 am More Honours Awarded By The American Society For MicrobiologyThe 2008 American Society for Microbiology (ASM) bioMerieux Sonnenwirth Award for Leadership in Clinical Microbiology was presented to Geraldine S. Hall, Staff, Department of Microbiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 11:00 am Immigrant Youths Explore Identity In High SchoolChildren from immigrant families are assumed to give up their families' ethnic and cultural background in order to assimilate with American culture. But a new study shows that in fact, they find ways to combine their cultural heritage with their identification as members of American society, especially during the high school years.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am FDA Launches Fellowship Program To Develop Pipeline Of Scientists, Other ProfessionalsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it is launching a two-year fellowship program aimed at attracting scientists, engineers and health professionals to the agency. The FDA Commissioner's Fellowship Program will provide participants with advanced training in the scientific analysis involved in the safety and regulatory decisions unique to the agency's mission.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am Senate Passage Of AIDS, TB And Malaria Bill An Important Step Forward, Says Africa ActionWednesday evening, the U.S. Senate voted to reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) with an overwhelming 80-16 majority.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am The HFSP Journal Publishes New Article On The Impact Of Mechanical Stimulation On The Initiation Of Colon CancerThe HFSP Journal, the new interdisciplinary journal for scientists conducting high quality, innovative research at the interface between biology and the physical sciences is pleased to announce that the latest article on the impact of mechanical stimulation on the initiation of colon cancer in now available online at http://hfspj.aip.org.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am One In Four Pregnant Women Do Not Feel Well Informed By Their GynaecologistA survey carried out among 250 pregnant women showed that 24% of them do not feel adequately informed by their gynaecologist, and almost half do not take part in any prenatal course.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am American Diabetes Association Urges Congress To Examine Ravages Of Childhood Obesity And Type 2 DiabetesThe American Diabetes Association (ADA) today, applauded Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT), Ranking Member Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and members of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families for holding a hearing on, "Childhood Obesity: The Declining Health of America's Next Generation." Appearing before the Committee was Francine Kaufman, M.D.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very OldSome doctors are hailing surgery for centenarians, but others say such procedures can be wasteful and barbaric.Source: NYT > Health | 19 Jul 2008 | 6:42 am Michael Gregg, 78, Editor of U.S. Medical Bulletin, Is DeadMr. Gregg was an epidemiologist and former editor of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a federal medical bulletin that published early warnings of the impending AIDS crisis in 1981.Source: NYT > Health | 19 Jul 2008 | 6:36 am A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 19 Jul 2008 | 4:33 am Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Exercise is good for you during any stage of life. But among pregnant women, it can offset some common problems.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 19 Jul 2008 | 3:47 am Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008 (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 19 Jul 2008 | 3:47 am HIV Vaccine Trial CancelledThe National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has decided not to move forward with the PAVE 100 HIV vaccine trial because it says the vaccine regimen does not warrant a large trial at this time.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 Jul 2008 | 1:51 am The New Old Age: On Long-Term Care InsuranceVincent A. Russo responded to readers’ questions about long-term care insurance.Source: NYT > Health | 19 Jul 2008 | 1:23 am Move Over Margarita! Mexican Food has a New Dinner PartnerSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 Jul 2008 | 1:00 am Health officials in Maine urge consumers not to eat lobster tomalleySource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2008 | 11:29 pm Tummy tuck manOne of a growing number who opt for cosmetic surgery.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 18 Jul 2008 | 11:08 pm Health officials: Don't eat lobster tomalley (AP)AP - Maine officials are advising consumers to avoid eating lobster tomalley after tests revealed high levels of toxins in some lobsters.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2008 | 11:04 pm Health officials: Don't eat lobster tomalleyMaine officials are advising consumers to avoid eating lobster tomalley after tests revealed high levels of toxins in some lobsters. The Maine Center for Disease Control said Friday thatSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2008 | 11:04 pm Human blood vessels grown in miceScientists have used human cells to grow new blood vessels in a mouse for the first time, a US journal reports.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 18 Jul 2008 | 10:59 pm A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie infoCustomers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow _ like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac,Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2008 | 10:37 pm AUDIO from Medialink and Prilosec OTC: Heartburn Advice for the Baby Boom SetSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:56 pm American Veterinary Medical Association - Group Health & Life Insurance Trust, Partners With Pets Best Insurance in National Pet Insurance EffortSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:41 pm Parents of Children Diagnosed With Autism Demand Retraction and Apology from Mike SavageSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:10 pm Tomato safety scare hurt consumers' confidence, but food safeSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:05 pm Guidelines Issued for Prevention and Treatment of Stroke in ChildrenThe American Heart Association Stroke Council has issued evidence-based recommendations for the prevention, evaluation, and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in children.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm Kidney Disease Linked to Lower Medication Use Post-MIKidney disease is linked to lower medication use after myocardial infarction, but this is unlikely to explain the worse long-term outcomes, a new study suggests.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm Nasal Saline May Be Effective for Chronic RhinosinusitisA meta-analysis showed that nasal saline was effective as sole treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis and also as adjunctive therapy.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm Prompt Prophylaxis Key After Influenza A Outbreaks in Long-Term Care FacilitiesFor effective control of an outbreak of influenza A at a long-term care facility, amantadine chemoprophylaxis should be started within 5 days of onset of the outbreak.Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm Therapy With Methotrexate and Etanercept Effective in Rheumatoid ArthritisA combination trial of methotrexate and etanercept in rheumatoid arthritis shows that this therapy is effective in clinical remission and radiographic nonprogression of the disease.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm Salmeterol May Increase Risk for Serious Adverse Events in Patients With AsthmaA Cochrane systematic review shows that salmeterol increases the risk for serious adverse events in patients with asthma.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm Food fears linger even as tomato scare ends (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2008 | 8:57 pm Loud Music in Bars Hastens DrinkingFrench researchers say blasting tunes makes patrons down more alcohol in less timeSource: Livescience.com - Health | 18 Jul 2008 | 8:57 pm Ottawa urges retailer to pull counterfeit toothbrushes from shelvesOTTAWA - Dollarama stores have pulled some toothbrushes from their shelves at Ottawa's behest after one case in which the bristles became dislodged and got stuck in someone's throat. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2008 | 8:49 pm MIGENIX Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results Conference Call & Webcast NotificationSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2008 | 8:41 pm Deal Seeks to Offer Drug for Malaria at Low PriceThe Clinton Foundation announced an agreement among several drug makers that it hopes will assure a supply of a crucial malaria medicine at reasonable prices for the world’s poor.Source: NYT > Health | 18 Jul 2008 | 7:12 pm FDA lifts warning on tomatoesTomatoes are again safe to eat, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday, weeks after the food was blamed as the source of a salmonella outbreak in several states.Source: CNN.com - Health | 18 Jul 2008 | 6:47 pm Obesity creeps up in US: report (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2008 | 6:27 pm "Emotional" writing may help ease cancer pain (Reuters)Reuters - Some cancer patients may find that putting their emotions down in writing helps improve their pain and general well-being, a study suggests.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2008 | 5:39 pm Kenyans reject circumcision planElders from Kenya's Luo community reject a government plan to promote circumcision to stem HIV/Aids.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 18 Jul 2008 | 4:44 pm Vomiting dummy for medic trainingMedical students train on a dummy which can vomit and sweat and moves and feels like a real patient.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 18 Jul 2008 | 4:25 pm Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant ResponseFinding could help advance individualized medicine for psychiatric patientsSource: Livescience.com - Health | 18 Jul 2008 | 4:13 pm Internet Trafficking of Controlled Prescription Drugs Remains ExtensivePrescription opioids, stimulants, and CNS depressants are widely available online, and 85% of Web sites selling these controlled drugs do not require a prescription.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 18 Jul 2008 | 3:45 pm In Utero Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls Linked to Sex of InfantA new study shows that women exposed to high levels of PCBs were significantly less likely to give birth to male children than were women exposed to lower levels.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 18 Jul 2008 | 3:09 pm Guidelines Issued to Prevent Misuse of Research in Human Genetic VariationTen guiding principles from a multidisciplinary expert panel include a statement that there is no scientific basis for hierarchically ordered categories of race or ethnicity.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 18 Jul 2008 | 3:02 pm Man counted calories, watched 40 pounds goSujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly. But it took bad news from his doctor, and a hard time from friends, to motivate him to get to a healthier weight.Source: CNN.com - Health | 18 Jul 2008 | 2:51 pm CDC survey: South leads nation in obesityRead full story for latest details.Source: CNN.com - Health | 18 Jul 2008 | 1:33 pm
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