Health and Medical News Headlines for August 13, 2009

From BBC Health

Understanding autism and Asperger Syndrome
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 13 Aug 2009 | 3:51 am

UPDATE 1-Siliconware to invest up to T$2 bln in Taiwan Memory

* Stock outpaces big board before announcement (Adds details)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 3:19 am

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Joe Cerrell to Lead New European Office

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 3:01 am

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Aug 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0900 GMT on Thursday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 3:00 am

UPDATE 1-China's Yanzhou to buy Australia's Felix for $2.9b

* Deal comes amid strained ties between China and Australia
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 2:58 am

Shell, Nat Grid join ScottishPower for CCS in UK

LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - ScottishPower said Shell U.K. Limited and National Grid are joining its consortium to enter a government competition to build a carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 2:54 am

UPDATE 1-Pakistan OGDCL 08/09 net up 25 pct; div disappoints

KARACHI, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Oil and Gas Development Co Ltd. (OGDCL) , Pakistan's biggest-listed company, reported on Thursday a 25.26 percent rise in full-year net profit, in line with market expectations...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 2:54 am

UPDATE 2-Lundbeck Q2 profits up, sticks to 2009 guidance

* Q2 EBIT rises to 719 mln DKK, below forecast of 748 mln
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 2:51 am

UPDATE 1-Kenya's Safaricom buys second WiMAX operator

NAIROBI, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Kenya's leading mobile firm Safaricom said on Thursday it had bought a second local WiMAX operator to boost its product range.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 2:49 am

UPDATE 1-Taiwan's Fubon to join Xiamen Bank's fund-raising

* Stock jumps 1.7 percent, largely in line with main board (Recasts with details)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 2:46 am

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Telecom Egypt's Q2 net profit 789 mln EGP

(Corrects H1 and Q2 net profit figures and Q2 revenue and distinguishes between consolidated and non-consolidated figures)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Aug 2009 | 2:45 am

Thousands Line Up for Promise of Free Health Care

A rural organization offering its services near Los Angeles has already been overwhelmed by an outpouring of need.

Source: NYT > Health | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:33 am

Britain's First Swine-Flu Trials Under Way - Research Led By University Of Leicester And University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

Britain's first swine flu vaccine trials, led by the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, are taking place at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Dr Iain Stephenson, a consultant in infectious diseases at the hospital and clinical senior lecturer at the University, has been carrying out research into swine flu and has published academic papers on the subject.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

Treatment For Chronic Illness Must Be Less Disruptive To People's Daily Lives

Many patients with complex chronic illnesses are overburdened by their treatment, according to a paper published on bmj.com today. The authors argue that some of these problems are induced by healthcare systems themselves and that, to be effective, care must be less disruptive to the daily lives of patients.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

NuPathe Reports Positive Phase III Results For Zelrix, A Novel Transdermal Patch For Acute Migraine

NuPathe Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company developing innovative products for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric diseases, today announced top-line results from the pivotal Phase III clinical trial of Zelrix™, a novel transdermal patch in clinical development for the treatment of acute migraine.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

New Lung Cancer Vaccines May Lower Costs, Accelerate Treatment

In one to three years, new therapeutic vaccines could change standard treatment regimens for the most commonly diagnosed lung cancer-nonsmall cell lung cancer.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

Higher Adherence To Mediterranean Diet Associated With Slower Cognitive Decline

In an examination of the association between adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet and cognitive performance and risk of dementia, researchers found that high adherence to the diet was associated with slower decline in some measures of cognitive function but was not associated with decreased risk for dementia, according to a study in the August 12 issue of JAMA.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

Study Examines Decrease In Delivery-Related Rate Of Death Of Infants Born At Term

During about the last 20 years, the risk of delivery-related death at birth or shortly thereafter for term infants has decreased nearly 40 percent in Scotland, with the largest contributing factor being a decrease in the number of deaths caused by a lack of oxygen for the baby during the childbirth process, according to a study in the August 12 issue of JAMA.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

Patients With Chronic Respiratory Disorders Have Lower Risk Of Death And Respiratory Failure When Given Early Non-Invasive Ventilation

An article published Online First and in a future edition of The Lancet, reports that patients who are given early non-invasive ventilation after extubation have a lower risk of death and respiratory failure than those who are given normal oxygen therapy.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

Texas A&M Institute For Genomic Medicine Receives EPA Funding To Study Human Health Risk From Chemicals

The Texas A&M Institute for Genomic Medicine (TIGM) - a joint research institute of the Texas A&M Health Science Center and Texas A&M University - is a co-recipient of a $3.2 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program. The primary objective of the grant is to study current human health risk from chemical exposures.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

Javelin Pharmaceuticals Reports Ereska (Intranasal Ketamine) Phase III Trial Results In Postoperative Orthopedic Pain

Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE Amex: JAV - News) today described its initial review of top line results from a Phase III study of Ereska™ (intranasal ketamine 30mg).
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

Endocyte Announces Positive Results From A Phase II Clinical Study Of EC145 In Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Endocyte Inc., (http://www.endocyte.com/) a cancer drug discovery and development company, has announced results from a Phase II clinical study of EC145 (http://www.endocyte.com/pipeline.html) in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Results were presented at the 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer in San Francisco.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am

Patients Are Reminded of Aspirin’s Risks

Experts were quick to warn that the medicine cabinet staple has its risks after a study suggested new benefits.

Source: NYT > Health | 13 Aug 2009 | 12:48 am

Shanghai kids' sex-ed camp fails to excite: report (AFP)

AFP - Shanghai's first sex-education camp for children aged eight to 13 began this week, but only six boys enrolled and the girls' section was cancelled, state media reported Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Aug 2009 | 12:25 am

Swine Flu Rattles Nerves as It Spreads in India

With at least 17 deaths confirmed from the virus and nearly 1,200 diagnosed cases, the outbreak has sent a wave of panic through much of the country.

Source: NYT > Health | 13 Aug 2009 | 12:13 am

Obama Injects Himself Into Health Talks, Despite Risks

President Obama has presented himself as aloof from the legislative fray, but behind the scenes, the White House has negotiated deals potentially at odds with his rhetoric.

Source: NYT > Health | 13 Aug 2009 | 12:13 am

Study: Weightlifting helps breast cancer survivors (AP)

AP - Breast cancer survivors have been getting bum advice. For decades, many doctors warned that lifting weights or even heavy groceries could cause painful arm swelling. New research shows that weight training actually helps prevent this problem.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Aug 2009 | 12:08 am

For Lawmakers, Health-Plan Anger Keeps Coming

Lawmakers have run into fresh anger as they field questions from constituents worried about changes in health care and many other things in government.

Source: NYT > Health | 13 Aug 2009 | 12:05 am

Jam-packed crowds press Grassley on health care (AP)

AP - Sen. Charles Grassley, a Republican who is a key bargainer on health care reform, played to packed crowds across the state who left little doubt that they are not happy with what's on the table.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Aug 2009 | 12:04 am

Palin says Obama brushes off reform concerns (AP)

AP - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claims President Barack Obama is making light of concerns over what she has called "death panels" determining or denying care in the Democratic health care proposal.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 12 Aug 2009 | 11:58 pm

Mental health

India's forgotten and abandoned patients
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 10:56 pm

Dig Out the Spandex and Feel the Burn

At a Los Angeles dance class, the dress code (think Jane Fonda) is as intense as the workout.

Source: NYT > Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 10:54 pm

Skin Deep: Rub on, Spray on, or No Tan at All?

A recent report on cancer risk may make tanning options without UV rays more attractive.

Source: NYT > Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 10:46 pm

Benefits to Lifting Weights After Breast Cancer (Time.com)

Time.com - A new study suggests that breast-cancer patients who have the chronic, painful condition known as lymphedema may be helped by pumping iron
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 12 Aug 2009 | 10:30 pm

Health Tip: Selecting a Pediatrician (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Choosing a pediatrician for your baby or toddler is an important decision, as you'll frequently turn to that doctor for questions, answers and advice.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 12 Aug 2009 | 9:49 pm

Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 12, 2009 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 12 Aug 2009 | 9:48 pm

Experts Urge Cognitive Testing of Kids With Epilepsy (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Children recently diagnosed with epilepsy should have their language, memory, learning and other cognitive skills tested because they're at increased risk for problems, say U.S. researchers.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 12 Aug 2009 | 9:48 pm

A Primer on the Details of Health Care Reform

It can be difficult to sort fact from fiction in the raucous debate over health care reform. Here is a guide to the main issues.

Source: NYT > Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 8:51 pm

Senator Goes Face to Face With Dissent

More than 1,000 people showed up for a meeting with Senator Arlen Specter that was punctuated with rowdy moments.

Source: NYT > Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 8:31 pm

How to Know if You Have Alzheimer's (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - This Week's Question: I've been forgetting names of people lately and I have this dread that this is an early symptom of Alzheimer's. How can I tell?
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 12 Aug 2009 | 5:57 pm

Surviving cancer ' baby impact'

Women who underwent radiotherapy for cancer as children are at risk of having small babies, a study shows.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 5:53 pm

Child headache burden uncovered

One in five young teenagers suffer headaches at least once a week, say researchers who called for better diagnosis and treatment.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 5:42 pm

US blogs on NHS

How the health service is the focus of US debate
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 4:52 pm

For Sarcoma Patients, Limb-Sparing Surgery May Not Be Better Than Amputation

In patients with bone and soft-tissue sarcoma, limb-sparing surgery does not necessarily mean a better quality or improve functional outcomes than amputation.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:16 pm

Pandemic Flu Spreading With Asian Monsoon Season-WHO

H1N1 pandemic flu is spreading in India, Thailand and Vietnam with the onset of Asia's monsoon season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:04 pm

Any spread of breast cancer raises risk of return (AP)

AP - Breast cancer patients with even the tiniest spread of the disease to a lymph node have a much higher risk of it recurring years later and may need more treatment than just surgery, new research suggests.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:01 pm

Slowly Progressive Weight Lifting May Be Helpful in Breast Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema

This intervention had no significant effect on limb swelling and was associated with lower incidence of exacerbations of lymphedema, reduced symptoms, and increased strength.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:00 pm

Really?: The Claim: Some Dogs Look Like Their Owners

Best friends they may be, but are man and dog so entwined that they tend to take after one another in appearance?

Source: NYT > Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 2:52 pm

Continuing Controversy Over Comparative Effectiveness Research

In recent months comparative effectiveness research -- examination of which treatments work best in clinical practice -- has been at the center of a pivotal and increasingly acrimonious policy debate.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 2:51 pm

Prasugrel Also Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Patients Who Receive GP IIb/IIIa Inhibitors

Although prasugrel increased the risk of bleeding as compared with clopidogrel, as it did in the overall TRITON-TIMI 38 study, investigators say the use of a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor did not accentuate that risk.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:07 pm

Major Weight Loss in the Obese May Directly Improve LV Mass, Function

Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:07 pm

Door-to-Balloon Times Improve, But Other Aspects of AMI Care Lag Behind

Hospitals have gotten better at improving door-to-balloon times, but they haven't done as well at improving other types of care for AMI patients, such as referring them to cardiac rehab and offering lipid-lowering therapy at discharge.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:07 pm

Economic uptick is key in health care debate

President Obama built his push for a sweeping overhaul of the health care system on the premise that reform is essential for economic recovery.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:24 pm

Faith groups launch pro-reform campaign

Religious groups in favor of health care reform have launched a national campaign to offset the loud opposition to President Obama's plan to overhaul the nation's health care system, organizers announced.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 11:33 am

How to Know if You Have Alzheimer's

Once you hit 60, you begin to wonder if your lost keys have greater significance than they did when you were younger.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 11:21 am

High-Fat Diet May Make You Stupid and Lazy

A new study on rats finds that 10 days of eating a high-fat diet caused short-term memory loss and made exercise difficult.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 11:06 am

Sight & Sound Processed Same by Brain

Sounds and images by the brain in a similar way, a new study finds.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 10:45 am

Universal Screening for Intimate Partner Violence Does Not Reduce Violence, Improve Health Outcomes

Results of a large, randomized study do not support universal screening for intimate partner violence as an effective method of reducing violence or improving health outcomes among abused women.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 9:54 am

Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis May Predispose to Sleep Apnea

Both allergic and nonallergic rhinitis are associated with an increased risk of sleep apnea, according to findings published in the July issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. The risk is greater among those with nonallergic rhinitis.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 9:52 am

Many Prescribers Think Drug Rep Meetings Worthwhile: Focus Groups

Many family physicians, internists and other prescribers continue to meet with drug company representatives and think these meetings are worthwhile, new research shows.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 Aug 2009 | 9:52 am

Sudden death syndrome: Soccer's silent killer

With the shock death of Daniel Jarque - the Espanyol captain who suffered a cardiac arrest after training on Saturday - fans were left wondering how a man in such peak condition could endure a fate typically associated with the ageing and obese.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 9:04 am

End-of-life care

Is sedation used as an alternative to euthanasia?
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 8:54 am

Fears fuel emotional health care protests

Beyond the noise of raucous crowds and angry protesters who have turned town hall meetings into shouting matches is genuine concern from ordinary citizens who are afraid that President Obama's health care proposals would only make things harder for them.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 12 Aug 2009 | 8:36 am

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