Glaxo's GLP-1 diabetes drug beats Byetta in test

LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) - An experimental diabetes drug from GlaxoSmithKline was more effective than Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals' Byetta in controlling blood sugar, a mid-stage test unveiled...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jun 2009 | 2:15 pm

Study Shows GSK's Novel Diabetes Treatment SYNCRIA(R) (albiglutide) Improves Glucose Control and Reduces Weight

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jun 2009 | 2:15 pm

Novo diabetes drug tops older medicine at two years (Reuters)

Reuters - Novo Nordisk A/S's experimental diabetes drug liraglutide was significantly better at helping patients control blood sugar than an older common medicine after two years of treatment, according to data from a clinical trial.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jun 2009 | 2:03 pm

Novo diabetes drug tops older medicine at two years

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk A/S's experimental diabetes drug liraglutide was significantly better at helping patients control blood sugar than an older common medicine after two years
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jun 2009 | 2:03 pm

Novo diabetes drug tops older medicine at 2 years

NEW YORK, June 7 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk A/S's experimental diabetes drug liraglutide was significantly better at helping patients control blood sugar than an older common medicine after two years of...
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Two-Year Data Show Investigational Drug Liraglutide More Effective at Lowering Blood Sugar Than Glimepiride: Oral 162

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Exenatide Once Weekly Provided Sustained Improvements in Glycemic Control With Weight Loss Over Two Years: DURATION-1 Interim Long-Term Data Presented at ADA 2009

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Interim Study Results Presented at ADA 2009: Exenatide Not Associated With Increased Rate of Acute Pancreatitis Compared to Other Antidiabetic Drugs

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SPIN METER: White House straddles health tax issue (AP)

AP - When it comes to taxing health insurance benefits, President Barack Obama hasn't said yes, and may never. But he and his top aides won't quite say no, either, to an idea he attacked sharply in his campaign for the White House.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jun 2009 | 12:01 pm

SCENARIOS-U.S. health care overhaul on fast track

WASHINGTON, June 7 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has said he wants the U.S. Congress to deliver to him a sweeping overhaul of the $2.5 trillion U.S. health care system by October, arguing it would...
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2 US soldiers in Germany have swine flu (AP)

AP - The U.S. military says two cases of swine flu have been confirmed in soldiers at its medical center in Landstuhl, Germany.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jun 2009 | 11:45 am

Cairo-based Citadel wins Libyan gas grid contract

DUBAI, June 7 (Reuters) - Cairo-based private equity firm Citadel Capital has been awarded an 118 million euro ($167.2 million) contract to develop a local gas distribution network in Libya, the company...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jun 2009 | 9:51 am

UPDATE 1-Bain Capital agrees to buy into China's GOME -source

* Ex-chairman Huang will remain as No.1 shareholder (Adds Chinese newspaper report, details and background)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:39 am

First Novel H1N1 Influenza Case Confirmed In Autauga County

The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed its first novel H1N1 influenza case in Autauga County. As of June 3, there were 92 confirmed and 8 probable cases of novel H1N1 influenza in the state.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Bee-Killing Parasite Genome Sequenced

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have sequenced the genome of a parasite that can kill honey bees. Nosema ceranae is one of many pathogens suspected of contributing to the current bee population decline, termed colony collapse disorder (CCD). Researchers describe the parasite's genome in a study published June 5 in the open-access journal PLoS Pathogens.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Bipolar Disorder 'misdiagnosed In A Quarter Of Cases'

Bipolar disorder is misdiagnosed as depression in over a quarter of cases, a new study suggests. The research is presented today at the Royal College of Psychiatrists' 2009 Annual Meeting in Liverpool. Psychiatrists Dr Krishna Gangineni and Dr Richard Annear, who work in Wales, reviewed the medical notes of people referred to psychiatric services for assessment.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

'Worrying Link' Between Ketamine Use And Severe Bladder Problems

Medical experts have warned of a "worrying link" between ketamine use and serious bladder and kidney problems. The recreational use of ketamine - an anaesthetic commonly used by vets - has increased in recent years because of its powerful hallucinogenic qualities.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Study Reveals "Unacceptable Delays" In Stroke Prevention Surgery

Only one in five UK patients have surgery to reduce their risk of stroke within the two week target time set by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), finds a study published on bmj.com today. The authors call for major improvements in services to enable early surgery to prevent strokes in high risk patients.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

InfoMedics Presents Studies Highlighting Adults' Experiences With ADHD Drug

InfoMedics, Inc., the patient feedback company, recently co-authored two posters detailing patients' experiences with the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX). The posters were presented at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists' (CPNP) annual meetings.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

WHO Calling For Free Spectacles In World Economy Drive

International development agency Sightsavers International supports the World Health Organisation's (WHO) call for the distribution of low-cost interventions such as spectacles to help boost the global economy which loses billions of dollars each year due to visual impairments.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

'Gender Gap' In Authorship Of Psychiatric Research

Less than a quarter of psychiatric research papers published in medical journals have a female first author, according to new research presented at the Royal College of Psychiatrists' 2009 Annual Meeting. The researchers say their findings point to a clear "gender gap" in authorship of medical research - a gap that has shown no signs of narrowing over the last decade.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

RCN Welcomes Calls For Full Disclosure Of Management Consultancy Costs In Health

Commenting on a new report on the use of management consultants by the NHS and the Department of Health, published by the Health Select Committee, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "The Committee is absolutely right to call for complete transparency when it comes to health spending on management consultants.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Government Focus On Acute Stroke May Compromise Other Areas Of Stroke Care

The focus on acute stroke in the UK government's national stroke strategy may distract attention and resources from other important elements of stroke care, warn experts in a paper published on bmj.com today. In 2005, the National Audit Office (NAO) report on stroke services outlined improvements for reducing death, disability and recurrent stroke, along with costs.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Obama to Forge a Greater Role on Health Care

President Obama is preparing a push for legislation that will include speeches, town-hall-style meetings and much deeper engagement with lawmakers, officials say.


Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jun 2009 | 6:56 am

News Analysis: State Coverage Model No Help for Uneasy Insurance Industry

It is unclear how a government health plan may fare in competition with private carriers, and whether it may eventually evolve into the country’s lone health insurer.


Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jun 2009 | 5:25 am

Downturn Puts a Chokehold on Those Caring for Family Members

Cuts in government and nonprofit services are forcing caregivers to assume even more care-related expenses.


Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jun 2009 | 5:22 am

If All Doctors Had More Time to Listen

Instead of waiting for health care reform, some doctors are cutting administrative costs, seeing fewer patients and focusing on prevention.


Source: NYT > Health | 7 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

Obama team plans more active role on health care (AP)

AP - The White House, backing away from President Barack Obama's "it's-all-on-the-table" approach initially advocated, prepared to get louder and more involved in the details of a health care overhaul that officials once were content to leave to Congress, administration officials said Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jun 2009 | 1:40 am

Injected with HIV by dad as baby, teen inspires (AP)

AP - Brryan Jackson has been left out of birthday party invitations and asked not to use water fountains. His daily routine at one point included 23 pills, three IV medications and two injections. But the toughest part of growing up with AIDS for him may be knowing how he got it.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 Jun 2009 | 1:02 am

Natural bleach 'key to healing'

A natural bleach produced by the body appears to play a key role in marshalling the immune system to heal wounds.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 6 Jun 2009 | 11:44 pm

Pakistan health care crumbles with refugee influx (AP)

AP - She doesn't have a name yet.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 6 Jun 2009 | 11:01 pm

Arena: compliant trial patients lost more weight (Reuters)

Reuters - Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc on Saturday said patients who complied with treatment during a recent pivotal trial of its experimental obesity drug lost more weight than was seen in the overall trial.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 6 Jun 2009 | 3:10 pm

Bristol, Astra's Onglyza controls diabetes: trial (Reuters)

Reuters - An interim look at a long-term study of Onglyza, under development by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and AstraZeneca Plc, continued to show lowered glucose levels when used in combination with metformin in people with type 2 diabetes.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 6 Jun 2009 | 3:08 pm