Health and Medical News Headlines for March 10, 2009

SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 1200 GMT

- World economy to contract in "Great Recession", IMF head Strauss-Kahn says
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 12:10 pm

Study Shows 80% of Adults with Peripheral Arterial Disease Go Undiagnosed

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:45 am

Survey Results: Health Care Technology Advances as Physician Frustration Grows

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:30 am

Intra-Cellular Therapies Reports Positive Final Results of a Phase II Clinical Trial with ITI-007 in Patients with Sleep Maintenance Insomnia

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:30 am

WaferGen to Present Data on SmartChip(TM) Real-Time PCR System at Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Quantitative PCR Conference

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:30 am

Genoptix Announces Participation at the Cowen and Company 29th Annual Health Care Conference

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:30 am

UPDATE 2-Axis Shield revenue up, confident for 2009

* Shares flat at 290 pence (Adds company, analyst comments)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:21 am

Prince Charles detox 'quackery'

Prince Charles is accused of exploiting the public in hard times by launching what a leading scientist calls a "dodgy" detox mix.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:19 am

Drug policy groups decry fresh U.N. anti-drug strategy

LONDON (Reuters) - U.N. members are expected to sign a declaration this week extending for another 10 years a "war on drugs" policy critics say is flawed an only feeds organized crime,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:06 am

UPDATE 1-Forest's drug for Alzheimer's gets patent extension

March 10 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Forest Laboratories Inc said the patent term for its Alzheimer's treatment, Namenda, has been extended by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the patent will now expire...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:05 am

Hilton Hotels launches luxury Denizen brand

LOS ANGELES, March 10 (Reuters) - Hilton Hotels Corp, owned by Blackstone Group LP , launched new luxury hotel brand Denizen on Tuesday, catering to "globally conscious modern travelers of the world."...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:00 am

More evidence that depression is hard on the heart (AP)

AP - Severe depression may silently break a seemingly healthy woman's heart. Doctors have long known that depression is common after a heart attack or stroke, and worsens those people's outcomes. Monday, Columbia University researchers reported new evidence that depression can lead to heart disease in the first place.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:29 am

Vitamin C a 'gout preventer'

Making sure you get enough vitamin C could protect against the painful joint disease gout, work suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:23 am

It's Harder To 'Come Out' About Mental Health Than Being Gay, UK

Brits find it harder to 'come out' about mental health problems than being gay, having cancer, having drink problems or being bankrupt - confirming mental health is one of our last big taboos.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

Statement From UW-Madison Professor James Thomson On Obama's Stem Cell Executive Action

Following is a statement from James Thomson, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of anatomy, on President Barack Obama's decision to lift restrictions on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research. "The executive action by President Obama lifting restrictions on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research is a welcome milestone for our field.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

Bunting Receives 2009 APhA-APPM Distinguished Achievement Award In Hospital And Institutional Practice

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has announced that Barry Bunting, PharmD, is the 2009 recipient of the APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA-APPM) Distinguished Achievement Award in Hospital and Institutional Practice. Bunting will be officially recognized at the APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition April 3-6, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

FDA Shuts Down A Flour Tortilla Manufacturer For Repeated Violations - Failure To Correct Drove Action

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Del Rey Tortilleria Inc., Chicago, Ill., its president, and two general managers have entered into a consent decree of permanent injunction that prevents Del Rey Tortilleria from manufacturing and distributing soft-shell flour tortillas until the company obtains FDA approval.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

Henry Mayo RNs Overwhelmingly Vote To Authorize Strike

Registered nurses at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia, California, voted by a two to one margin last night to authorize their nurse negotiating team to call a strike if necessary, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) announced.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

FDA Approves Cardiac Adhesion Barrier For Pediatric Use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of a device that reduces the severity of adhesions in children undergoing open-heart surgery. Repel-CV is a synthetic film barrier inserted over the heart just before a surgeon closes the chest following an open-heart procedure.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

Susan G. Komen For The Cure Founder Nancy Brinker To Receive 2009 Porter Prize From Pitt's Graduate School Of Public Health

Nancy Brinker, famed breast cancer activist and founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, will be the 2009 recipient of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health's (GSPH) Porter Prize in recognition of her outstanding achievements promoting health and preventing disease. Ms.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

Facts About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the large veins, usually in the arm or leg, leading to either partially or completely blocked circulation. A DVT blood clot has the potential to move into the lungs, creating a life-threatening condition know as a Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

Virus Reveals Secret To Cancer Spread, UK

Cancer Research UK scientists studying a virus have unveiled an important clue to understanding how cancer spreads. Their research is published in Nature*. They discovered that the dynamics of the protein N-WASP determines how fast the vaccina virus moves. The vaccinia virus was used as a vaccine to eradicate Smallpox.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

HDMA Announces Healthcare Reform Principles

In conjunction with the President's healthcare summit, the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) announced its 2009 healthcare reform principles for consideration as Congress prepares to enact meaningful healthcare reform. HDMA is dedicated to working with the Administration, Congress and other stakeholders to help shape the future of healthcare for the benefit of patients.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

Vital Signs: Older Fathers Linked to Lower I.Q. Scores

Children of older fathers scored slightly but consistently lower on a variety of tests measuring cognitive skills, researchers reported.

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:58 am

Cases: Time Is a Trickster When Cancer Runs the Clock

Once cancer has invaded and set the new pace for your life, you’d be hard pressed to try and change it.

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:41 am

Genetic Tests May Reveal Source of Mystery Tumors

Tests to find the source of “mystery tumors” may help doctor’s treat them most effectively.

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:40 am

News Analysis: Rethink Stem Cells? Science Already Has

What impact will President Obama’s move to lift the ban on stem cell research have on current work?

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:37 am

A New Hope to Prolong Fertility: Ovarian Transplants (Time.com)

Time.com - An experimental technique may help preserve fertility in cancer patients and other women struck with premature infertility. It may even be used for healthy women who just want to wait.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:35 am

Mark H. Beers, 54, Expert on Drugs Given to Elderly, Dies

Dr. Beers’s seminal research found that some widely used prescription drugs led to harmful and unnecessary side effects in the elderly.

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:24 am

Global Update: Viruses: Malaria Drug Is Found to Curb Deadly Infections Spread From Animals

Two new viral infections seem to have an effective treatment in an old antimalaria drug.

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:01 am

Morning Rounds: Drug Company Acquisition, the Nursing Shortage and Premium Assistance for the Unemployed

Health news from around the Web.

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:44 am

Vital Signs: Patterns: More Headaches in Warmer Weather

Emergency room visits for headaches increase as the weather gets warmer.

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:44 am

Really?: The Claim: Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Your Health

Is the annual loss of an hour messing with your circadian rhythm?

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:15 am

18 and Under: Distractions May Shift, but Sleep Needs Don’t

What is the best time to put your child to bed?

Source: NYT > Health | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:14 am

Bone Cement Eases Pain of Late-Stage Cancers (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- Injecting "bone cement" into lesions in patients whose cancer has spread to their bones can literally allow these individuals to rise from their deathbeds and live the remainder of their lives relatively pain-free.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Mar 2009 | 3:48 am

Clinical Trials Update: March 9, 2009 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Mar 2009 | 3:48 am

Older fathers 'hit brain power'

Children of older fathers perform less well in a range of brainpower tests during infancy and early childhood, a study found.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 1:25 am

Hot weather a migraine 'trigger'

A hot day can spell bad news for migraine sufferers, increasing their risk of an attack, say researchers.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 12:37 am

Drinking a Glass of Wine Daily Lowers the Risk for Barrett's Esophagus

A case-control study shows that drinking 1 glass of wine a day is associated with a 56% lower risk for Barrett's esophagus, but the protective effect of wine does not increase with higher intake.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 9 Mar 2009 | 10:50 pm

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries May Cause Transient, Persistent Symptoms After Injury

Mild traumatic brain injuries, especially if more severe, are more likely vs orthopaedic injuries to cause transient or persistent increases in postconcussive symptoms in the first year after injury.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 9 Mar 2009 | 10:42 pm

Inhaled Corticosteroids May Be Helpful for Infants and Preschoolers With Asthma

Infants and preschoolers with recurrent wheezing or asthma had fewer exacerbations, reduced symptoms, and improved lung function during treatment with inhaled corticosteroids.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 9 Mar 2009 | 10:37 pm

Blacks, Hispanics have steeper end-of-life costs (AP)

AP - Striking new research shows dying blacks and Hispanics have much steeper treatment costs than whites, sobering evidence that racial health-care differences continue right up until death.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 9 Mar 2009 | 10:14 pm

Experts dispute Lyme disease-violence claim (AP)

AP - The mother of a man charged in the Sunday shooting death of a church pastor blames Lyme disease for his mental problems. However, leading disease specialists say there's no convincing evidence linking the tickborne ailment to such violent behavior.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 9 Mar 2009 | 9:46 pm

Inhaled Corticosteroids May Be Helpful for Infants and Preschoolers With Asthma

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries May Cause Transient, Persistent Symptoms After Injury

Meta-Analysis Shows That Statins Reduce the Incidence and Recurrence of AF

French investigators show that the use of statins is significantly associated with a decreased risk for the incidence or recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients in sinus rhythm.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 9 Mar 2009 | 9:00 pm

Drinking a Glass of Wine Daily Lowers the Risk for Barrett's Esophagus

Citalopram Reduces Severe Behavioral Symptoms in FTD

Preliminary results from a small study of patients with frontotemporal dementia indicate treatment with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor citalopram may be effective in reducing some of the severe behavioral and psychological symptoms characteristic of this condition.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 9 Mar 2009 | 8:42 pm

Mepolizumab May Be Helpful in Refractory Eosinophilic Asthma

One study showed reduced asthma exacerbations with mepolizumab, and another study showed prednisone sparing and reduction in blood and sputum eosinophils.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 9 Mar 2009 | 8:23 pm

Obama expected to reverse Bush stem cell policy

President Obama is expected to sign an executive order Monday overturning a Bush-era policy that limited federal tax dollars for embryonic stem cell research.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 9 Mar 2009 | 8:22 pm

HEALTHBEAT: What's the best medicine -- really? (AP)

AP - Think your doctor knows which drug or surgery or even diagnostic test works best? Think again. Half the time, there's little if any good evidence comparing one to another. And one of medicine's little secrets is that brand-new drugs don't have to work any better than cheap old ones to be approved for sale.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 9 Mar 2009 | 8:02 pm

FDA, European Commission Approve IV Formulation of Temozolomide

Schering-Plough announces receipt of FDA and EU approval of a new intravenous formulation of temozolomide as well as European approval of sachet packaging for oral temozolomide.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 9 Mar 2009 | 6:58 pm

Obama ends stem cell funding ban

President Barack Obama lifts restrictions on US federal funding for research on human embryonic stem cells.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 9 Mar 2009 | 5:58 pm

Stem cells

Where next for the great hope of medical science?
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 9 Mar 2009 | 4:16 pm

Story 'epidemics' affect stock market

Confidence among investors as a whole is a key factor in determining how the market behaves, economists say; when investors collectively lose confidence in the market, it is more likely to drop. In fact, confidence is an example of an "animal spirit," a term referring to the psychological factors that move the market.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 9 Mar 2009 | 3:10 pm

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