Health and Medical News Headlines for February 17, 2010

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 17, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Feb 2010 | 5:04 pm

Study: Bilingualism might begin in the womb (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- The sound of two languages spoken regularly during pregnancy might encourage babies to tune in to both tongues soon after birth, a new study finds.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Feb 2010 | 5:04 pm

Ibuprofen May Help Stave Off Parkinson's (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Regular use of ibuprofen, a common anti-inflammatory drug, significantly lowers the risk for developing Parkinson's disease, Harvard researchers report.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Feb 2010 | 5:04 pm

Winter sports can trigger asthma

Exercise-induced asthma is surprisingly common among people who work out in cold climates, whether they're jogging around the neighborhood or gunning for gold in Vancouver.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:50 pm

Saskatchewan government wants to hold health care spending to three per cent

REGINA - The Saskatchewan government says it wants to cut by more than half the average yearly increase in health care spending and still tackle a wait list for surgeries. Premier Brad
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:20 pm

Navy to review Murtha's care

The National Naval Medical Center has opened a review of the surgical care provided to the late Congressman John Murtha after the Pennsylvania Democrat died following surgery, a senior U.S. military official told CNN.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:27 pm

Physicians Shift to More Profitable Services to Offset Lower Medicare Fees, Study Suggests

New research sheds light on the scheduled 21.2% Medicare pay cut scheduled for March 1.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:23 pm

Fewer platelets may still protect cancer patients

BOSTON (Reuters) - Doctors trying to ward off unwanted bleeding in people receiving chemotherapy or bone marrow transplants can do it with half as many platelets as patients usually...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:15 pm

A little training slashes stillbirths: U.S. study

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Simple training in how to help a newborn start breathing and to keep it warm and clean can slash the rate of stillbirths by a third in poor, rural areas of the world,
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:15 pm

CDC: MRIs, other medical scans in ER quadruple

The use of high-tech diagnostic imaging in emergency rooms has quadrupled since the mid-1990s, according to a new government report released Wednesday. MRI, CT or PET scans were done or...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:08 pm

Opioids for Noncancer Pain a Subject of Hot Debate: An Expert Interview With Pain Specialist Ajay Wasan, MD, MSc

The use of opioids for noncancer pain is being hotly debated by pain-medicine specialists.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:08 pm

Women Underrepresented In Clinical Trials Used To Formulate Guidelines; More Affected Than Men By Lack Of Social Support After Heart Attack

Women are substantially underrepresented in clinical trials used to formulate women's guidelines and are affected more than men by low social support after a heart attack, according to two studies in the women-themed issue of Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a journal of the American Heart Association. In an editorial, Viola Vaccarino, M.D., Ph.D., notes that sex-specific research has revealed important differences in the causes, symptoms and treatment of heart disease...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:00 pm

Subcutaneous Monitor 96% Sensitive for AF in Study

A small prospective study shows the Medtronic Reveal XT to be highly accurate in detecting and ruling out atrial fibrillation.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:55 pm

New Overview of 9p21 Gene Variants Show Significant But Modest Link With Heart Disease

The results also suggest this association varies with age but less so with race.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:55 pm

Walgreen buying NYC market leader Duane Reade

Walgreen Co. is looking to make itself an instant success in New York City _ where the nation's largest drug store chain has until now been just a bit player. Walgreen announced plans...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:47 pm

Clinton: Lack of sleep added to health problem (AP)

AP - Former President Bill Clinton said Wednesday that he will manage his stress better after undergoing a procedure to unclog a blocked artery, but emphasized that he has no intention of slowing down.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:42 pm

New Clinical Instrument Assesses Concussion in Young Athletes

A simple visuomotor test may help clinicians evaluate concussion in young people who are often not otherwise monitored.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:30 pm

Spine stimulation may not help after failed surgery

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A commonly used treatment for patients who still suffer chronic back and leg pain after having back surgery is essentially no better than specialized pain...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:22 pm

Obesity tied to poorer sperm quality

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding to evidence that obesity may affect a man's sperm quality, a new study finds that obese men tend to have less-mobile sperm than their thinner...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:20 pm

Obesity tied to poorer sperm quality (Reuters)

Reuters - Adding to evidence that obesity may affect a man's sperm quality, a new study finds that obese men tend to have less-mobile sperm than their thinner counterparts.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:20 pm

Implanted Monitor Accurately Detects Heart Rhythm Disturbances

Doctors soon may be able to more accurately monitor heart rhythm disturbances and gauge the severity of atrial fibrillation (AF) with a new algorithm used in the Reveal XT leadless implantable heart monitor, according to research reported in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a journal of the American Heart Association. "Patients with atrial fibrillation may be at significant risk for severe cardiovascular events due to the presence of the arrhythmia," said the study's lead author, Gerhard Hindricks, M.D., Ph.D...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm

In IVF, frozen embryos may fare better than fresh

New York (Reuters Health) - For women seeking help from in vitro fertilization (IVF) to become moms, frozen embryos might be an even better choice than fresh, according to a new study.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 1:38 pm

Scientists Decode Genomes of Five Africans, Including Archbishop Tutu

An analysis of four African Bushmen and the archbishop found 1.3 million novel DNA variants, an important step in expanding the study of genetic diversity.

Source: NYT > Health | 17 Feb 2010 | 1:18 pm

Auditor general says B.C. e-health system progressing slowly, has long way to go

VANCOUVER, B.C. - British Columbia's auditor general says the government has made some progress on its electronic health records system but a lack of early planning means the project...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 1:18 pm

Study Does Not Support HPV Vaccine in Older Women

A new natural-history study of human papillomavirus (HPV) looks at age, persistence of infection, and cervical cancer precursors.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 1:07 pm

Prevention Guidelines Help Predict Women's Cardiovascular Risk

A simplified strategy for assessing cardiovascular disease risk can predict women's odds of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular events in the following 10 years, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a journal of the American Heart Association. The strategy, outlined in the 2007 update to the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women, was tested using the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm

UPDATE 3-Cimarex Q4 earnings beat Street; ups production view

* Sees Q1 production of 560-575 mmcfed * Shares reach 17 month high
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:51 pm

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AP - Top French court overrules acquittals of 5 former Guantanamo inmates facing terror charges.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:48 pm

Hypertension May Predict Dementia in Older Adults With Certain Cognitive Deficits

Hypertension increases risk of progression from cognitive impairment to dementia in a subset of patients with executive dysfunction.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:38 pm

Many patients may never fill new prescriptions (Reuters)

Reuters - Many people whose doctors start them on medications for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure may never fill those prescriptions, a new study suggests.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:16 pm

Liverpool Construction Workers Warned Over Killer Dust

Construction workers in Liverpool are being warned they could be putting their lives in danger if they regularly cut stone, concrete or masonry. Silica dust kills more than 500 construction workers every year but the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is concerned that many people are unaware of the dangers. HSE has arranged an event in Liverpool on Wednesday 17 February to raise awareness about the dust, which is the second biggest cause of lung disease in workers after asbestos...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm

Hormone Replacement Therapy With Estrogen Alone Increases Risk for Asthma Onset After Menopause

Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy has been found to be linked to an increased risk for the development of asthma after menopause, according to a large cohort study of postmenopausal women.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 11:29 am

The men behind famous diseases

Having a disease named after you is a decidedly mixed bag. On the one hand, your scientific developments are forever commemorated.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 17 Feb 2010 | 11:14 am

Reassurance on Enoxaparin Anticoagulation in the Cath Lab

A new point-of-care test that can be used in the cath lab to monitor anticoagulation levels of enoxaparin has been shown to give reliable results and may persuade more cardiologists to use the low-molecular-weight heparin for interventional procedures.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 11:11 am

More Stroke Patients Are Receiving Guideline-Recommended Therapies

A new report using data from the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke initiative finds that age-based treatment gaps may be narrowing.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Feb 2010 | 11:10 am

Study ranks U.S. counties by overall health

Source: CNN.com - Health | 17 Feb 2010 | 11:07 am

Dynavax Receives Canadian Approval To Conduct Phase 3 Trials Of HEPLISAVTM

Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX) announced that Health Canada, the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has approved the initiation of the Company's next Phase 3 trials in Canada. Initiation of the Canadian studies is expected to facilitate enrollment for the multi-center trials. Immunizations in the U.S. have begun, while the Canadian sites are expected to begin enrollment shortly. In Canada, the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) of Health Canada regulates the development of new drugs and vaccines...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am

Malaria, genetic diseases plagued King Tut

Conditions including malaria and complications from a leg fracture contributed to the death of the Egyptian "boy king" Tutankhamun, new research has found

Source: CNN.com - Health | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:11 am

Easing the Tics of Tourette's Syndrome

Dr. Robert King and Dr. James Leckman from the Yale Child Study Center discuss treatments for Tourette's syndrome.

Source: NYT > Health | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:07 am

WakePharmaUS Sends Doctors, Wound Care Specialists, And Wound-Be-Gone To Haiti To Assist Relief Efforts

In response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, WakePharmaUS, in conjunction with The Relief Foundation and The Red Cross, have sent a volunteer group comprised of 100 translators, religious leaders, surgeons, nurses, construction teams, and trained psychologists to assist with continuing relief efforts. WakePharmaUS has also provided a massive in-kind donation of its revolutionary new product, Wound-Be-Gone, to help treat both acute and chronic wounds. This "Wound-Be-Gone-Entourage" is the first of its kind to be dispatched with relief efforts focused strictly on wound care and management...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am

Pharming's C1 Inhibitor Product Potentially Effective In Reducing Complications Following Transplantation

Biotech company Pharming Group NV ("Pharming" or "the Company") (NYSE Euronext: PHARM) announced publication of preclinical evidence that its recombinant human C1 inhibitor (rhC1INH) may play an important therapeutic role in the prevention of delayed graft function (DGF) after solid organ transplantation. The published study results further indicate the potential for the product in the treatment of ischemia- reperfusion injuries and in particular in the prevention of DGF following kidney transplantation...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

New Kid-Friendly Robot Is Programmable (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - A new remote-controlled robot available this fall will likely be the first of many programmable toys aimed at children.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:50 am

New Book Helps Pharmacists Play Larger Role In Heart Health

As more Americans fall victim to cardiovascular disease each year, and more and more drug treatments are available, pharmacists can play an increasingly critical role in medication choices and treatment plans. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' (ASHP) new book, Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy: A Point-of-Care Guide, by Michael Crouch, Pharm.D., FASHP, BCPS, is being released in February, to coincide with American Heart Month...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

Failure To Adopt Health Reform Will Lead To 9,400 Premature Deaths In Illinois In The Next Decade

The failure to enact health reform this year will lead to approximately 9,400 premature deaths of people between 25 and 64 years old in Illinois in the next decade, according to a report released today by the consumer health group Families USA. At the national level, the report, "Lives on the Line: The Deadly Consequences of Delaying Health Reform," warns that the number of deaths would grow from 68 per day in 2010 to 84 per day in 2019...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

Germans get Lidl cheese warning

The German supermarket chain Lidl tells Germans to avoid two types of Austrian cheese allegedly linked to fatal food poisoning.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Feb 2010 | 6:32 am

A Crucial Tool In English Language Development: Reading To Our Children

Poring over the works of Dr. Seuss, the adventures of the Bernstain Bears or exploring the worlds of Hans Christian Andersen with a child has always been a great parent-child bonding exercise. But, according to George Georgiou, a University of Alberta professor in educational psychology, it is instrumental for English-speaking children if they are to acquire the language skills, particularly comprehension, essential to their future reading ability...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 17 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

Severe Sleep Apnea Has Silver Lining

Title: Severe Sleep Apnea Has Silver Lining
Category: Health News
Created: 2/16/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

FDA Tightens Controls on Anemia Drugs

Title: FDA Tightens Controls on Anemia Drugs
Category: Health News
Created: 2/16/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Varicose Veins

Title: Health Tip: Risk Factors for Varicose Veins
Category: Health News
Created: 2/16/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Genetic Risk Score Doesn't Spot Heart Trouble in Women

Title: Genetic Risk Score Doesn't Spot Heart Trouble in Women
Category: Health News
Created: 2/16/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Health Tip: Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Title: Health Tip: Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Category: Health News
Created: 2/16/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Rise in Chronic Childhood Health Problems

Title: Rise in Chronic Childhood Health Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 2/17/2010 1:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010 1:05:37 PM
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Volunteering Can Bring Rewards Even in the Workplace

Title: Volunteering Can Bring Rewards Even in the Workplace
Category: Health News
Created: 2/16/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Did Malaria, Bone Disease Kill King Tut?

Title: Did Malaria, Bone Disease Kill King Tut?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/17/2010 1:15:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010 1:15:58 PM
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Migraines in Women May Have Link to MS

Title: Migraines in Women May Have Link to MS
Category: Health News
Created: 2/17/2010 1:20:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010 1:20:09 PM
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Women Need More Help After Heart Attack

Title: Women Need More Help After Heart Attack
Category: Health News
Created: 2/16/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2010
Source: MedicineNet Daily News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

New Source of an Isotope in Medicine Is Found

A nuclear reactor in Poland has emerged as a new source for technetium 99, an isotope used to measure blood flows in the heart and to help diagnose bone and breast cancers.

Source: NYT > Health | 16 Feb 2010 | 11:27 pm

Survey Finds Many Men Complaining of Ill-Fitting Condoms (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Poorly fitting condoms not only boost the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, they also reduce sexual pleasure during intercourse, a new study has found.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 16 Feb 2010 | 9:48 pm

Added Drug Aids MS Treatment (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Adding the drug daclizumab to standard treatment with interferon beta may reduce multiple sclerosis disease activity more than interferon beta alone, a new study reports.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 16 Feb 2010 | 9:48 pm

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