Health and Medical News Headlines for September 17, 2008

Britain has identified nine types of problem drinker, from depressed solo tipplers to macho boozers, as part of efforts to fight the country's notorious binge-drinking culture, officials...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Sep 2008 | 11:14 am

MinuteClinic Opens First Retail Clinic in Massachusetts Inside CVS/pharmacy Store in Medway

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Sep 2008 | 11:10 am

Chinese baby milk toll escalates

The number of babies in China made sick by contaminated milk powder has risen to more than 6,200, the government says.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 11:07 am

Down's test miscarriage warning

The number of healthy babies lost as a result of Down's syndrome testing is "unjustifiable", a charity has claimed.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 10:13 am

Crackdown on 'suicide websites'

Ministers are to rewrite the law on "suicide websites" to make it clear they are illegal, the government has said.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 9:57 am

Bad vaccines risk encephalitis epidemic in India (AP)

AP - India's government sent thousands of ineffective vaccines to a northern Indian state, halting a planned immunization drive against a deadly outbreak of Japanese encephalitis that has killed more than 200 children since June, officials said Wednesday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Sep 2008 | 9:46 am

New approach

'Doctor's method seems to be helping my MS'
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 9:37 am

Imports From Indian Drug Maker Halted

The government blocked the importation of more than 30 generic drugs made by India’s biggest pharmaceutical company, citing poor quality in two of its factories.

Source: NYT > Health | 17 Sep 2008 | 8:10 am

Agency Affirms Plastics’ Safety, as Study Raises Questions

Federal regulators defended their assessment that bisphenol A is safe even as a preliminary study reported increased health risks.

Source: NYT > Health | 17 Sep 2008 | 8:10 am

Drinkers fall into 'nine groups'

The government believes it has identified nine types of heavy drinker as it launches a new alcohol campaign.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 6:39 am

Consumer Ads for Medical Devices Subject of Senate Panel

Some lawmakers and medical groups are calling for restrictions on advertisements for medical devices like artificial knees and heart stents, claiming they mislead patients.

Source: NYT > Health | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:59 am

Good Results for Bone Drug Buoy Amgen

Amgen’s experimental bone drug reduced the risk of spinal fractures in women with osteoporosis by 68 percent in a pivotal clinical trial.

Source: NYT > Health | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:58 am

US bans key Indian drug imports

The US FDA says it has banned the import of more than 30 generic drugs made by Indian drug firm Ranbaxy.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:57 am

Sorting Through the Claims of the Boastful Egg

It used to be, an egg was an egg, but now the incredible, edible egg is becoming unintelligible.

Source: NYT > Health | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:19 am

Superfood or Monster From the Deep?

Major food companies are competing for health-conscious consumers by plugging one food into another and claiming the health benefits of both.

Source: NYT > Health | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:05 am

Instead of Eating to Diet, They’re Eating to Enjoy

Many dieters are shunning deprivation diets and instead focusing on adding seasonal vegetables, nuts, berries and other healthful foods to their plates.

Source: NYT > Health | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:04 am

FDA defends plastic linked with health risks (AP)

AP - With scientists at odds about the risks of a chemical found in plastic baby bottles, metal cans and other food packaging, the government on Tuesday gave consumers some tips on how to reduce their exposure to BPA even as it said the substance is safe.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Sep 2008 | 3:50 am

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 16, 2008 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Sep 2008 | 3:46 am

MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids' Hearing (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Soft-tissue defects that contribute to hearing loss in children can be detected using MRI, say U.S. researchers who analyzed the medical records of hundreds of children diagnosed with sensorineural (related to sensory nerves) hearing loss.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Sep 2008 | 3:46 am

Massage Therapy Helps Those With Advanced Cancer (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDay News) -- For people coping with advanced cancer, massage therapy may offer some relief from pain and depressed mood, according to a new study.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Sep 2008 | 3:46 am

Study suggests BPA link to health issues

Read full story for latest details.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 17 Sep 2008 | 3:23 am

China: Tainted milk suppliers charged

Two brothers who sold fresh milk used to produce contaminated baby milk powder were arrested by Chinese investigators Monday and could face death if convicted, according to China Daily, the state-run newspaper.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 17 Sep 2008 | 12:35 am

Gastric Bypass Surgery Less Helpful for Diabetics (Time.com)

Time.com - A new study suggests that the common weight-loss surgery leads to less weight loss in patients with diabetes
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 16 Sep 2008 | 11:45 pm

E.R. Patients Often Left Confused After Visits

Many emergency room patients are discharged without understanding how to care for themselves once they get home, researchers say.

Source: NYT > Health | 16 Sep 2008 | 11:40 pm

Worm 'may help treat arthritis'

A substance secreted by parasitic tropical worms could provide treatment for inflammatory types of arthritis.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 16 Sep 2008 | 11:22 pm

Autism 'may be missed in girls'

Girls with mild autism are less likely to be identified and diagnosed than boys, research suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 16 Sep 2008 | 11:22 pm

Health moves 'halve early deaths'

Women could halve their risk of premature death by adopting a healthier lifestyle, research suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 16 Sep 2008 | 11:21 pm

Exercise 'can cut diabetes risk'

Woman at high risk of developing diabetes can help themselves through exercise, according to a new study.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 16 Sep 2008 | 10:53 pm

FDA blocks imports from India's generic drug giant (AP)

AP - The government closed U.S. borders Tuesday to more than 30 generic drugs including popular antibiotics and cholesterol medicines made by India's biggest pharmaceutical company, citing poor quality in two of its factories.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 16 Sep 2008 | 10:11 pm

Reductions in Hospital Infections Don't Directly Correlate With Increased Frequency of Hand-Washing

Although hand hygiene is an important method of hospital infection control, increasing the frequency of hand washing by healthcare workers does not necessarily result in commensurate reductions in staphylococcal infections, according to the findings of UK investigators published in the current issue of BMC Infectious Diseases.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:31 pm

Pre-Meal Blood Glucose Values Best Gauge of True HbA1c: Study

For patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, pre-prandial glucose levels are generally more closely associated with long-term HbA1c levels than post-prandial glucose levels, according to a study reported at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference in Rome.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:18 pm

Poor Asthma Control During Pregnancy May Lead to Preterm Birth

Women with inadequately treated asthma during pregnancy are at increased risk for premature delivery, according to findings by the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) Collaborative Research Group.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:09 pm

Gastric Bypass Surgery May Be Effective for Weight Loss in Most Patients

In a prospective cohort study, gastric bypass surgery was an effective way for most patients to lose weight, but poor results were associated with diabetes and larger gastric pouch size.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Investigational Drug Could Be an Alternative to Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis

Denosumab is safe and effective when administered only twice a year.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Eating Pistachios May Help Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

In a small, randomized study, intake of pistachios was effective in reducing cardiovascular risk factors.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Low-Protein Diet May Not Improve Renal Function in Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy

Although a low-protein diet was not linked to improved renal function in this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, the editorialist notes several limitations.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Plastic-Additive Bisphenol A Linked to Diabetes and Cardiovascular Events in NHANES Analysis

The current study is among the largest of its kind and may be the first to associate bisphenol A with chronic disease in humans.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

New Hearing Scale Detects Hearing Loss in Elderly

The Hearing-Dependent Daily Activities scale identifies the effect of hearing loss on daily life in the elderly; it has acceptable psychometric properties and high internal consistency.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Pentoxifylline Reduces Proteinuria With Chronic Kidney Disease

Treatment with the phosphodiesterase inhibitor pentoxifylline can significantly reduce proteinuria in patients with diabetic and other forms of chronic kidney disease, according to the results of two studies reported in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases for September.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Sep 2008 | 8:58 pm

Statin use too low among elderly heart patients (Reuters)

Reuters - The use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs by elderly patients with clogged arteries or "atherosclerosis" remains suboptimal despite improvements in the last 10 years, according to a study conducted in Canada.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 16 Sep 2008 | 7:54 pm

Social Isolation Makes People Cold, Literally

The cold shoulder is more than just a metaphor.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 16 Sep 2008 | 6:06 pm

Vital Signs: Aging: Study Links Falls to Lack of Sleep

Women over 70 who get five hours of sleep a night or less may be more likely to fall than those who sleep more, according to a new study.

Source: NYT > Health | 16 Sep 2008 | 5:57 pm

Online-mediated syphilis testing shows promise (Reuters)

Reuters - The results of a study suggest that online-mediated syphilis testing is helpful in detecting syphilis in gay men.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 16 Sep 2008 | 5:46 pm

'Allergic Girl' teaches allergy-free dining

Since 2½-year-old Ava Zinna ended up in the emergency room this summer after an allergic reaction to peanuts, her mother, Tara, has worried about her daughter's food whenever they eat out. But when the family went to Blue Smoke restaurant Sunday afternoon in New York, someone had already asked to hold the peanuts.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 16 Sep 2008 | 5:34 pm

New Merck osteoporosis drug boosts bone density (AP)

AP - A new type of osteoporosis drug being developed by Merck & Co. increased bone density over two years in postmenopausal women with mild osteoporosis, the company reported Tuesday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 16 Sep 2008 | 5:06 pm

6 Food Mistakes Parents Make

Most parents can relate to the daily challenge of finding foods that children will eat.

Source: NYT > Health | 16 Sep 2008 | 4:52 pm

Researchers Suppress 'Hunger Hormone'

Minimally invasive procedure in pigs produced effect similar to bariatric surgery
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 16 Sep 2008 | 3:47 pm

How Amish Avoid Obesity

Your weight problem might be written in your genes but not written in the stars.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 16 Sep 2008 | 3:11 pm

NASA bone-loss test puts man in bed for 84 days

Doctors working with NASA scientists believe that they may have a way to combat one of the greatest health dangers of space travel: bone loss.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 16 Sep 2008 | 3:07 pm

Mental health issues affect Johannesburg's urban poor

September 16, 2008 JOHANNESBURG, Sep 16, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Chronic illnesses, mental health issues and the HIV/AIDS epidemic deeply affect the lives of Johannesburg's urban poor, according to a University of Johannesburg study released on Tuesday.
Source: PsycPORT.com | 16 Sep 2008 | 1:36 pm

Snacks Overpower Our Best Intentions

Despite our best intentions to eat something healthy, we often choose sugary snacks.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 16 Sep 2008 | 1:20 pm

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