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Kellogg's recalls more peanut butter products (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:03 pm In F.D.A. Files, Claims of Rush to Approve DevicesDocuments in an internal investigation show that agency scientists call managers too lenient with device makers.Source: NYT > Health | 17 Jan 2009 | 10:42 am A list of products recalled by Kellogg'sAustin Quality Foods Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter - all sizes Austin Quality Foods Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers - all sizes Austin Quality Foods Mega Stuffed Cheese...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Jan 2009 | 10:41 am More peanut butter products recalledAssociated Press Writers WASHINGTON What began as an investigation of bulk peanut butter shipped to nursing homes and institutional cafeterias has broadened with the Kellogg Co. recallingSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Jan 2009 | 10:25 am World Medical Association Welcomes Israeli Proposal For A Field Hospital In Gaza But In A Combat Free ZoneThe World Medical Association welcomes the willingness of the Israeli Government to allow the installation of a medical facility within the Gaza strip and to keep it combat free, an idea that had been proposed by the Israeli Medical Association. Permission for such a facility on the border of the Gaza strip was given by the Israeli government earlier this week.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 10:00 am Patient Money: Health Care You Can’t Afford Not to AffordAs the recession intensifies, more Americans are delaying doctor visits and medical treatments. What can you safely postpone, and what must be treated now?Source: NYT > Health | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:01 am NIH Grant To Study Obesity Prevention In New ImmigrantsTufts University has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to design an obesity prevention program for new immigrants. Led by Principal Investigator Christina D. Economos, PhD, the clinical trial will randomize more than 400 mothers and their elementary school age children living in Somerville, Mass., and follow them for two years.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am $1.5 Million Grant To Examine Side Effect Of ChemotherapyMany of the side effects from chemotherapy are well documented: Fatigue, nausea and hair and weight loss. But there is another one that has split the medical community about whether is even exists. It's called chemotherapy-induced cognitive deficits or "chemo fog" and pharmacologist Ellen Walker hopes her research not only proves its real, but finds the cause.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am Quality And Safety Through Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program: ASGE Recognizes 56 Endoscopy UnitsThe American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has recognized 56 endoscopy units as part of its new program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am 2 MU Computer Science Teams Ranked Among Best In World In Protein Structure PredictionA flood of data is emerging from genome research, including sequence data on proteins. To help science keep pace with this flow of knowledge, computer scientists, biophysicists and biochemists across the world have been developing advanced technologies to help derive accurately and quickly the three-dimensional structure of proteins from this data.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am Pre-emptive Treatment Helped Curtail Skin Toxicity With PanitumumabWith a pre-emptive, prophylactic skin regimen, patients who receive panitumumab for treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer may be able to avoid some of the skin-associated toxicities, according to data presented at the 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in San Francisco. Edith Mitchell, M.D.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am New Infant Feeding And Obesity Research Adds Insight To Ongoing IssueThe February edition of the Journal of Nutrition offers new insights into possible associations between infant feeding and health outcomes related to obesity. According to David Barker, M.D., Ph.D.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am New Overall Survival Study Results Confirm Oral Xeloda(R) Plus Oxaliplatin (XELOX) Is Comparable To FOLFOX-4 For The Treatment Of Colorectal CancerOverall survival results from a 14-month follow-up of the international, Phase III NO16966 study confirm that oral Xeloda(R) plus oxaliplatin (XELOX) is comparable to a current standard treatment, FOLFOX-4 (infused 5-FU/leucovorin plus oxaliplatin) in the first-line treatment of advanced (metastatic) colorectal cancer. In the study, patients receiving XELOX lived for a median of 19.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am New Veterans / Ex-Servicemen Channel On Medical News TodayMedical News Today is pleased to announce the launch of a new Veterans / Ex-Servicemen channel. The section will include news on all aspects of a Veteran's life, encompassing health care, injuries, rehabilitation, mental health and many other issues.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am Abbott Introduces RealTime Molecular Assay In Europe For Detection Of HPV InfectionEuropean clinicians will have a new weapon to combat cervical cancer with the introduction of Abbott Molecular's real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based diagnostic test for human papillomavirus (HPV). The CE-marked assay can identify patients infected with specific viral genotypes known to pose the highest risk for progression to cervical cancer.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am Milk Scandal in China Yields Cash for ParentsThe parents of a baby who died from drinking tainted milk formula have accepted $29,200 from the dairy company at the center of a nationwide scandal.Source: NYT > Health | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:03 am Kellogg recalls products over salmonella scareThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 453 people in 43 states and Canada have been infected with salmonella Typhimurium.Source: CNN.com - Health | 17 Jan 2009 | 5:57 am National Briefing | Science and Health: Federal Inquiry Into Salmonella Outbreak WidensFederal officials have confirmed salmonella contamination at a Georgia facility that ships peanut products to 85 food companies.Source: NYT > Health | 17 Jan 2009 | 5:46 am Kellogg recalls 16 products due to salmonella riskWASHINGTON - Kellogg Co. is recalling 16 products containing peanut butter, citing possible salmonella contamination. David Mackay, president and CEO of Kellogg, announced the voluntarySource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Jan 2009 | 5:34 am National Children's Study Begins Recruiting (HealthDay)HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Recruiting has started for a large-scale federal study that aims to track tens of thousands of children from before birth to age 21. The study is aimed at understanding of how genes and environment interact to affect health.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Jan 2009 | 4:48 am Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 16, 2009 (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Jan 2009 | 4:48 am Genetic Data May Predict Colon Cancer Odds (HealthDay)HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Areas of deleted genetic data in key DNA may prove to be a biomarker that predicts whether a person will develop colon cancer, a new study finds.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Jan 2009 | 4:48 am Kellogg Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Austin(R) and Keebler(R) Branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers and Select Snack-Size Packs of Famous Amos(R) and Keebler(R) Soft Batch Peanut...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Jan 2009 | 3:50 am Grab the Remote, the Doctor’s InEmbarrassing questions, a heartthrob doctor and friendly banter create a daytime TV hit.Source: NYT > Health | 17 Jan 2009 | 3:35 am Blaming dadIs Emma's under-eating down to her father's obesity?Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 2:18 am 'Body double' aids stroke victimsA virtual "body double" system has been developed by Dutch researchers to help people regain movement after a stroke.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:58 am Morning Rounds: Anger’s Face, Children’s Clothing and Drug Company LayoffsHealth news from around the Web.Source: NYT > Health | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:18 am Beatles films inspire new Jonas Brothers TV showLOS ANGELES, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Could the Jonas Brothers become the next Beatles? Or merely the new Monkees?Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:58 am RPT-UPDATE 2-Disney's Iger sees 11 pct hike in compensation(Repeats with new story number) (Recasts first paragraph, adds details from proxy, comment)Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:52 am UPDATE 2-Disney's Iger sees 11 pct hike in compensation(Recasts first paragraph; adds details from proxy, comment)Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:17 am Crdentia Corp. Finalizes Reverse Stock SplitSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 16 Jan 2009 | 11:50 pm Christie Brinkley's "Got Milk," has hope for ObamaPARK CITY, Utah, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Christie Brinkley ended 2008 with an ugly public divorce from her unfaithful fourth husband, but the former supermodel says she is full of optimism for 2009, sparked...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 16 Jan 2009 | 11:43 pm UPDATE 1-BP restarts Texas City refinery crude unit -sourceHOUSTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - BP Plc quickly restarted the 240,000 barrel per day (bpd) crude distillation unit Pipestill 3A at its 467,720 bpd Texas City, Texas, refinery on Friday following a malfunction,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 16 Jan 2009 | 11:37 pm New Jersey's new flu vaccination law irks someSince the beginning of the year the family clinic at the Children's Hospital of New Jersey has seen an influx of young children coming in for flu shots.Source: CNN.com - Health | 16 Jan 2009 | 11:07 pm FDA MedWatch Issues Alert on Safety of Topical AnestheticsThe FDA today released a public-health advisory to underline the potential risks associated with overuse of topical anesthetics. In particular, women undergoing mammography or others using the agents over large areas of the body may be at risk.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 10:35 pm Report Criticizes F.D.A. on Device TestingThe report said that the agency should fulfill promises it made to fix its system for approving medical devices.Source: NYT > Health | 16 Jan 2009 | 10:25 pm Newer Antipsychotics Have Same Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death as Older OnesThe risk for sudden cardiac death is as high with newer atypical antipsychotics as it is with older, typical antipsychotics, a new study shows.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm Ranibizumab Improves Vision-Related Function in Wet AMDPatients with age-related macular degeneration who received ranibizumab were more likely to report improvements in visual function vs patients who were treated with verteporfin photodynamic therapy.Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm Slashing Carbs Cuts Medication Use, Improves or Reverses Type 2 Diabetes, Study SaysThe benefits of a very low-carbohydrate diet can essentially reverse type 2 diabetes, without adversely affecting lipid profiles, according to a randomized study.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm FDA Safety Changes: Atrovent and AtriplaThe FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for ipratropium Br nasal spray (Atrovent) and for efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets (Atripla).Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm Ranibizumab Improves Vision-Related Function in Wet AMDIn a randomized controlled trial, older patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who received ranibizumab were more likely to report meaningful improvements in visual function compared with their counterparts who were treated with verteporfin photodynamic therapy (PDT).Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 9:46 pm FDA Safety Changes: Atrovent and AtriplaThe FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for ipratropium Br nasal spray (Atrovent) and for efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets (Atripla).Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 9:41 pm FDA Not Effectively Monitoring Investigator Conflicts of Interest, HHS Watchdog SaysMore than one third of new drug marketing applications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration were missing information about potential conflicts of interest for clinical trial investigators, which could allow bias to influence the approval process.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 9:38 pm HT Linked to Brain Atrophy but Not Subclinical Lesions: WHIMS-MRIResults of an MRI substudy of the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study show that hormone therapy is associated with increased brain atrophy in older women. A second WHIMS-MRI analysis though shows no relationship between HT and subclinical cerebrovascular disease.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 9:32 pm Neurosurgeons Top List for Next US Surgeon GeneralPresident-elect Barack Obama's transition team has homed in on CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Gail Rosseau, both neurosurgeons, for the country's top public-health job.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 16 Jan 2009 | 8:52 pm Lawsuits filed over health care worker ruleSeven states and two organizations have sued the Bush administration in an attempt to block a federal regulation that would further protect health care workers who refuse to perform abortions or other medical procedures because of religious or moral reasons.Source: CNN.com - Health | 16 Jan 2009 | 8:09 pm Her Bulge, His Book and Their Plan BOprah made her announcement about her weight gain just as Bob Greene began promoting his diet books. Is that good or bad public relations?Source: NYT > Health | 16 Jan 2009 | 5:36 pm iReport: 'Billy's Disease' baffles doctorsThe day was supposed to be remembered as one filled with happiness. Their daughter, after all, had just turned 2 years old. Instead, Nikki Peterson remembers December 30, 2007 as the day her husband Billy got sick.Source: CNN.com - Health | 16 Jan 2009 | 4:46 pm The Stuffing Dreams Are Made Of?As mattresses labeled “organic” and “natural” have become increasingly common, it has become harder for consumers to sort through manufacturers’ claims.Source: NYT > Health | 16 Jan 2009 | 3:59 pm Heart test aids newborn babiesRoutine screening of newborn babies for a life-threatening heart problem can save lives, a Swedish study has found.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 16 Jan 2009 | 2:55 pm
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