Health and Medical News Headlines for May 5, 2009

A Chinese county has rescinded a rule urging its government workers to smoke more in order to boost tax income.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 11:28 am

Mexico gets some bustle back after flu shutdown (AP)

AP - Traffic is picking up again, cafes are reopening and cleanup crews are getting universities ready to resume classes. Mexico City has some of its customary bustle back, and the president promises life is returning to normal after a five-day shutdown to contain the spread of swine flu.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 5 May 2009 | 11:18 am

Mexico starts China flu airlift

Dozens of Mexicans quarantined in China because of swine flu fears are being flown home on a chartered Mexican plane.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 10:55 am

Fat head

Is my weight problem psychological?
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 9:10 am

Male 'contraceptive jab' closer

A male contraceptive jab could be as effective at preventing pregnancies as the female pill or condoms, work shows.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 9:02 am

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers Of Asthmatics Provides Tips To Asthma Patients For Dealing With Swine Flu

Today Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), the leading patient advocacy group for allergy and asthma, provided guidelines for people with asthma to prevent H1N1, often referred to as swine flu, and prepare themselves in the event they contract this virus that is threatening to become a global pandemic.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

Fashion Forward Sun Protection: M. D. Anderson Reveals How To Be Stylish While Reducing Skin Cancer Risks

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center now offers insight into how some of today's hottest fashion trends can offer a tremendous amount of sun protection without leaving you feeling like a well-greased baking pan. When it comes to sun protection, sunscreen always has been high on the sun protection radar. It still is but Susan Y. Chon, M.D.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

New Data Analysis Shows Possible Link Between Childhood Obesity And Allergies

A new study indicates there may be yet another reason to reduce childhood obesity it may help prevent allergies. The study published in the May issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology showed that obese children and adolescents are at increased risk of having some kind of allergy, especially to a food.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

Children Viewing Adult-targeted TV May Become Sexually Active Earlier In Life

Early onset of sexual activity among teens may relate to the amount of adult content children were exposed to during their childhood, according to a new study released by Children's Hospital Boston.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

Early Detection Of Melanoma Plus Regular Skin Exams Is Vital For Beating Disease

On television's popular "Grey's Anatomy," Dr. Izzie Stevens faces a grim diagnosis: stage IV metastatic melanoma. As the drama unfolds, viewers get a glimpse at why patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer -- in the most advanced stage of diagnosis -- face a mere 10-month median survival rate.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

New Approach Promises Greater Success For Predicting Drug Safety

Adverse reactions to drugs represent one of the leading causes of death in the United States. But there may be a way to predict who is most likely to suffer a toxic side effect to a drug before they have even taken it.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

Meditate Your Way To Better Bladder Health

After nine years of suffering in silence and living in fear of leaving the house, Anna Raisor, 53, turned to physicians at Loyola University Health System (LUHS) for alternative measures to treat the embarrassing side effects of incontinence. LUHS physicians enrolled Raisor in a clinical trial using cognitive therapy to manage her overactive bladder.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

Consumer Alert: Dermatologists Warn Skin Cancer Is An Equal-Opportunity Health Threat

According to current estimates, more than 1 million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. While historically those most at risk for developing skin cancer are fair-skinned individuals with blonde or red hair, light eyes, and generally older populations, dermatologists advise that those who do not fit this profile are not immune.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

First Oral Drug For Uveitis Reduces Both Inflammation And Recurrence Rate In Potentially Blinding Eye Disease, Reports Lux Biosciences

Uveitis, or inflammation within the eye, is a group of diseases responsible for years of visual loss roughly comparable to that caused by diabetes.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

First-Ever Standardized Scales To Measure The Skin's Aging Process Are Introduced At The American Society For Plastic Surgery's Annual Meeting

The Merz Scales, the first standardized, comprehensive rating system to measure the skin's aging process, were introduced to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at its annual meeting in Las Vegas.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2009 | 9:00 am

More Americans taking drugs for mental illness (Reuters)

Reuters - Many more Americans have been using prescription drugs to treat mental illness since 1996, in part because of expanded insurance coverage and greater familiarity with the drugs among primary care doctors, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 5 May 2009 | 8:18 am

Australia may pay for obesity surgery: report (AFP)

AFP - Australia is considering government-funded lap-band surgery to curb rising rates of obesity, it was reported.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 5 May 2009 | 6:06 am

Health Officials Begin to Ease Public Alerts About Swine Flu

Mexican officials said they would lower the public alert over swine flu and allow most businesses to reopen.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 5:51 am

Really?: The Claim: Tattoos Can Increase the Risk of Skin Cancer.

Do the inks used in tattoos increase one’s risk for skin cancer?

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 5:24 am

Women Sue Over Device to Stop Urine Leaks

In light of recent issues with vaginal slings, the F.D.A. process to clear medical devices faces new questions.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 5:16 am

Cases: A Guy, a Car: Beyond Schizophrenia

Choosing hope over pessimism, and setting a patient free.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 5:16 am

Mind: Stumbling Blocks on the Path of Righteousness

It’s the situation, not the moral character, that often guides behavior.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 5:11 am

Personal Health: High- Functioning, but Still Alcoholics

As many as half of all alcoholics may be high-functioning types — able to live a successful life in spite of their addictions.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 5:01 am

Global Update: Influenza: Deaths in Africa and Southeast Asia Add to Concerns Over Bird Flu

As the world was focusing on swine flu, deadly bird flu continues to spread.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 5:00 am

Vital Signs: Hazards: Injuries From Falling Furniture Are Rising

A 40 percent increase in furniture tip-over injuries are raising questions about whether enough is being done to make them safer, researchers said Monday.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 5:00 am

Vital Signs: Aging: Prelude to Alzheimer’s Memory Trouble

Difficulty making decisions about what to remember may be a sign of impending Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 5:00 am

Vital Signs: Children: No Harm to Breast-Feeding From Pacifiers

Mothers who worry that letting their babies use a pacifier will reduce the chances of successful breast-feeding should relax, a new study says.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2009 | 4:59 am

Health Tip: Get Fit After Baby is Born (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- While new moms are focused on taking care of their newborns, many are anxious to drop the extra pounds they gained during pregnancy.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 5 May 2009 | 3:49 am

Early Alzheimer's Hinders Brain's Effort to Sort Information (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Difficulty distinguishing between important and less important information begins in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers report.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 5 May 2009 | 3:49 am

Double hand transplant taking place in Pittsburgh (AP)

AP - The first U.S. double hand transplant is taking place at a Pittsburgh hospital.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 5 May 2009 | 1:41 am

Zinc pill for diarrhoea queried

The widespread practice of using zinc and copper supplements to treat diarrhoea may not be effective, research suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 4 May 2009 | 11:50 pm

When a pandemic isn't a pandemic

When the World Health Organization raised its influenza pandemic alert from a Phase 4 to a Phase 5 last week, there was a bit of a gasp heard round the world.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 4 May 2009 | 10:43 pm

Leading US health expert urging cautious approach (AP)

AP - U.S. officials said Monday that it's too early to say the swine-flu threat is receding, even though there are some signs the outbreak may not be as serious as originally feared.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2009 | 10:39 pm

Schoolkids get 'flu days' even as CDC reconsiders (AP)

AP - Federal health officials said Monday they were rethinking their advice that schools consider closing for as long as two weeks because of swine flu, a recommendation that has already given an unscheduled vacation to 330,000 children in schools nationwide.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2009 | 10:30 pm

Swine flu leaves Southern Hemisphere out in cold (AP)

AP - The Southern Hemisphere has been mostly spared in the swine flu epidemic. That could change when winter starts in coming weeks with no vaccine in place, leaving half the planet out in the cold.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2009 | 10:16 pm

Heartmate 2 Gains Experience, Bid for Destination-Therapy Approval Filed With FDA

Outcomes and complication rates out to 18 months are available for the device as bridge therapy; plans are for the FDA to see two-year data on destination therapy.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 10:05 pm

CTA Safe and Effective to Rule Out ACS in Emergency Room for Low- to Moderate-Risk Patients--Cheaper Too

Investigators say the ROMICAT study is one of the largest studies to date and also enrolls slightly higher-risk patients. A separate analysis also points to some cost savings in this setting.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 10:04 pm

Some flu pandemics less deadly than others (AP)

AP - In the next few days, the swine flu outbreak may become the world's first official influenza pandemic in 40 years. That won't be welcome news, but it's not as scary as it sounds.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2009 | 9:48 pm

Protocol Stressing Uninterrupted Compressions Can Improve Survival After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac-Arrest

A revised resuscitation protocol that emphasized optimal chest compressions doubled survival among adults who had bystander-witnessed, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with an initial shockable rhythm, in a new study.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 9:36 pm

Sexual Dysfunction Is Prevalent in Women With Type 1 Diabetes

A cohort study shows that female sexual dysfunction in type 1 diabetes affects all aspects of sexual function and satisfaction and is mostly predicted by depression and marital status.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 9:06 pm

WHO, CDC: H1N1 Influenza Situation Continues to Evolve

More than 1000 cases and 26 deaths are being reported across 20 countries; the United States is reporting at least 700 probable cases and 1 death.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 7:18 pm

UAE fines mother over baby death

A woman who lost her baby in a traffic accident in the United Arab Emirates is fined for causing the death of the unborn child.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 4 May 2009 | 6:53 pm

AGS 2009: Advancing Age Increases Risk for Nonremitting Depression

Age is also associated with higher risk for new-onset depression in initially healthy patients.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 5:48 pm

'It's like Butlins'

Briton placed in flu quarantine camp near Hong Kong
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 4 May 2009 | 4:49 pm

Cancer Survivorship Care: An Expert Interview With Miriam E. Sleven, RN, MS, OCN

Oncology nurses should teach nononcology healthcare providers about survivorship issues and implement strategies to promote optimal survivors' self-care.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 4:41 pm

Legislation May Allow Early Access to HIV Care for Low-Income Patients

The Early Treatment for HIV Act (ETHA) will fix a major flaw in Medicare and Medicaid coverage of that disease -- that low-income patients must be diagnosed with AIDS before coverage kicks in.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 4:22 pm

Hydroxycut Recall Due to Liver Injuries

FDA says people should stop using the diet products immediately.
WebMD Health News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 4:00 pm

ARRS 2009: Diffusion-Weighted Imaging May Improve Accuracy of Breast MRI

In a retrospective study, diffusion-weighted imaging used to distinguish malignant vs benign breast lesions during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is helpful and may reduce the number of unnecessary breast biopsies, according to new research.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2009 | 3:58 pm

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