Health and Medical News Headlines for March 26, 2010

Could Hong Kong teach China to quit smoking? (AP)

AP - Nearly one in three smokers worldwide lights up in China, where cigarettes — commonly given as gifts — are so tightly woven into the culture, some believe it's an impossible habit to kick. But a new report suggests the keys to quitting lie in the country's own backyard.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Mar 2010 | 3:57 am

NanoCarrier -2009/10 parent forecast

PARENT-ONLY EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 2:18 am

News Corp to charge for UK Times online from June

LONDON, March 26 (Reuters) - News Corp will charge readers for online versions of its UK Times and Sunday Times newspapers from June, becoming the first media firm to test consumers' appetite to pay for...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 2:17 am

UPDATE 1-Siemens sees Q2 oper profit up year-on-year - CFO

FRANKFURT, March 26 (Reuters) - German industrial conglomerate Siemens expects to post higher operating profit in its fiscal second quarter than in the same quarter last year, its finance director said...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 2:06 am

Vodafone to sell Apple iPhone 3GS in India

NEW DELHI, March 26 (Reuters) - Vodafone Essar, India's third-largest mobile operator controlled by Vodafone , said on Friday it was selling Apple Inc's iPhone 3GS in the country, effective immediately...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 1:53 am

Hungary's Richter proposes HUF 770 div vs 590

BUDAPEST, March 26 (Reuters) - Hungarian drug producer Richter Gedeon has proposed a dividend of 770 Hungarian forints ($3.94) per share from its 2009 earnings, up from 590 forints last year, the company...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 1:40 am

BRIEF-Exxon Mobil drills dry North Sea well -directorate

OSLO, March 26 (Reuters) - The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate said:
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 1:35 am

Russian markets -- Factors to Watch on March 26

MOSCOW, March 26 (Reuters) - Here are events and news stories that could move Russian markets on Friday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 1:18 am

UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE, March 26 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Friday:
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 12:42 am

UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE, March 26 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Friday:
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 12:42 am

Japan's Idemitsu to invest $128 mln in Ensham mine

TOKYO, March 26 (Reuters) - Idemitsu Kosan Co , the biggest coal seller among Japanese oil refiners, said it plans to invest A$140 million ($128 million) in Australia's Ensham mine to begin underground...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 26 Mar 2010 | 12:41 am

Rare Diseases Pose Medico-legal Risk, From Medical And Dental Defence Union Of Scotland

Attached please find the latest release from MDDUS (Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland), "Rare diseases pose medico-legal risk." The diagnosis and referral of rare diseases pose a significant medico-legal risk for all doctors, warns MDDUS. Dr John Holden, a senior medical adviser at the UK-wide medical defence organisation says: "Although individual rare diseases are by definition uncommon, many doctors will regularly encounter patients with a variety of rare diseases...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 26 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Former Priest, Now a Biologist, Wins Templeton Prize

Francisco J. Ayala, a biologist and former Roman Catholic priest, has won the 2010 Templeton Prize, the foundation that awards it said Thursday.

Source: NYT > Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 11:10 pm

Legal-Marijuana Advocates Focus on a New Green

The effort to legalize the drug in California will not dwell on effects or social acceptance, but on economic benefits.

Source: NYT > Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 10:20 pm

Final Votes in Congress Cap Battle on Health Bill

After a final vote in the House, a package of changes to the health care bill headed to the president for his signature.

Source: NYT > Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 10:18 pm

The London Breast Clinic First In Europe To Offer Blood Based Test For Early Detection Of Breast Cancer

The London Breast Clinic today announced that it is to be the first breast clinic in Europe to offer their patients BCtect®, a blood based test for early detection of breast cancer. "We are pleased with this development to optimise the options and care available for women with complex breast screening needs", said Fiona MacNeill, Surgical Director of The London Breast Clinic, 108 Harley Street, London...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 25 Mar 2010 | 10:00 pm

Parents Aren't Only Ones Who Feel Stress of Unemployment (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) -- With nearly 10 percent of the nation's workforce unemployed, the emotional impact of a job loss is well-known to millions of Americans. But the psychological fallout can be equally tough for their children.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Mar 2010 | 9:49 pm

Clinical Trials Update: March 25, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Mar 2010 | 9:48 pm

Accepting Help Improves Survival Among Diabetics (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) -- People with diabetes do much better, in terms of survival, if they can turn to others for support in times of need, new research suggests.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Mar 2010 | 9:48 pm

More Doctors Taking Salaried Jobs

The delivery of medical care is changing as more young physicians take jobs with heath systems.

Source: NYT > Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 9:21 pm

Two Charged in Scheme With Fake Weight-Loss Drugs

Prosecutors say a man manufactured counterfeit weight-loss drugs, including a fake version of Alli.

Source: NYT > Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 9:15 pm

US passes health law amendments

A package of amendments to the landmark US healthcare reform law passes its final Congressional vote.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 25 Mar 2010 | 8:36 pm

Varian Medical Systems To Unveil The Company's Latest Technologies And Approaches For Cancer Treatment

Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) invites investors and members of the financial community for a special presentation where members of senior management will unveil new technologies and approaches for radiotherapy and radiosurgery. The breakfast meeting will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in the IAC Building, 555 W. 18th St., New York. Seating is limited and will be assigned via reservations on a first-come-first-serve basis. Invitees can RSVP for this event up to Thursday, April 8, 2010, by clicking on: http://varian.mediaroom.com/index...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 25 Mar 2010 | 8:00 pm

Health records security 'too lax'

At least 100,000 non-medical staff in NHS trusts have access to confidential patient records, a campaign group claims.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 25 Mar 2010 | 7:19 pm

Ipswich Hospital Delivers First Varian RapidArc(R) Radiotherapy Treatment For Base Of Tongue Tumor Patient

One of the first hospitals in England to introduce intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) treatments has now carried out its first procedure using fast and efficient RapidArc® image-guided IMRT from Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR). Ipswich Hospital carried out the pioneering treatment on a 66-year-old male tongue cancer patient from Suffolk, delivering the treatment many times faster than would have been possible using conventional treatments...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 25 Mar 2010 | 7:00 pm

Child mortality highlights China's urban-rural divide (Reuters)

Reuters - Children born in rural China are three to six times more likely to die before they turn 5 than those in the cities, a study found, highlighting the wide gulf in healthcare provision for the rich and poor in China.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Mar 2010 | 6:06 pm

Study: Pregnancy safe for breast cancer survivors (AP)

AP - Women who survive breast cancer and have children afterwards don't appear to be at any higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study says.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Mar 2010 | 6:04 pm

Neutrogena Encourages Americans To Re-Evaluate Sun Protection Habits

Neutrogena®, the #1 dermatologist recommended suncare brand, today responded to a recently published study on the rising incidence of non-melanoma skin cancers by urging Americans to re-evaluate their sun protection habits. The study, "Incidence Estimate of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer in the United States, 2006," Archives of Dermatology, 2010; 146(3), 283-287, published in the current issue of Archives of Dermatology, confirms for the first time that there is an epidemic of non-melanoma skin cancer in the US...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 25 Mar 2010 | 6:00 pm

Chinese national arrest in Honolulu (AP)

AP - Federal agents have arrested a Chinese national in Honolulu for illegal importation of counterfeit weight-loss medication.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Mar 2010 | 5:31 pm

Contact Lens Wearers Seek Relief From Spring Allergies

For millions of Americans, the arrival of Spring brings with it ocular allergy symptoms such as itching, tearing, and redness. Ocular allergies affect 1 in every 5 individuals and are among the most common reasons that people consult various health care professionals for advice on possible treatment and management. It is estimated that 50 percent of individuals with seasonal and indoor allergies also experience some degree of eye allergies...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 25 Mar 2010 | 5:00 pm

Up to a third of breast cancers could be avoided (AP)

AP - Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a conference said Thursday, renewing a sensitive debate about how lifestyle factors affect the disease.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Mar 2010 | 4:12 pm

The Number Of Patients Diagnosed With Diabetes In Scotland Continues To Grow

New statistics from the Scottish Diabetes Survey show that 228,004 people in Scotland now have diabetes The growing numbers diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes accounts for the largest element of the increase. 199,264 now have Type 2 diabetes, up from 190,772 in 2008. Being overweight or obese is attributed by the survey as one of the strongest factors behind the increase as well as an ageing population. The survey also suggests that more people are diagnosed with Type 2 at a younger age and some people are being diagnosed before symptoms develop...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 25 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm

In Iowa, Obama Calls Health Bill ‘Pro-Business’

President Obama began an aggressive White House public relations blitz to sell his newly signed health care overhaul to a skeptical and sometimes confused public.

Source: NYT > Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 3:31 pm

UTAH To Receive Federal Matching Funds For Electronic Health Record Incentives Program

In another key step to further states' role in developing a robust U.S. health information technology (HIT) infrastructure, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that Utah's Medicaid program will receive federal matching funds for state planning activities necessary to implement the electronic health record (EHR) incentive program established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Utah will receive approximately $396,000 in federal matching funds...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 25 Mar 2010 | 3:00 pm

CDC: Breast-feeding varies by race, place (AP)

AP - A new study confirms that Hispanic women generally breast-feed more than white and black women do. But it finds surprising regional differences in U.S. breast-feeding rates.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Mar 2010 | 2:50 pm

ACC/AHA Launch New Thoracic-Aortic Disease Guidelines, PR Campaign

New ACC/AHA guidelines for treatment of thoracic-aortic disease emphasize imaging and genetic risk factors.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 2:33 pm

New corn syrup study generates buzz

Acolytes of "Food Rules" guru Michael Pollan and other well-meaning foodies who've made corn a scapegoat for the nation's health crises, this week welcomed a new study from Princeton University that suggests high-fructose corn syrup causes more significant weight gain than table sugar.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 2:30 pm

Answers to your questions on health care law

With the passage of the health care reform bill, CNN has been flooded with viewer questions about specifics of the measure and how their lives may be affected. We're providing answers here, based on our reporting research.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 2:18 pm

Statement From American Heart Association President Clyde Yancy, M.D. On Senate Agricultural Committee Markup Of Child Nutrition Act

Calorie-packed snacks and sugary beverages combined with sedentary behaviors are fueling the obesity crisis among our nation's youth and threatening our future health and prosperity as a country. Not only does childhood obesity lead to abnormal cholesterol and hypertension in kids, but it can potentially increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease in early adulthood. Currently, only 21 percent of children and adolescents eat the recommended five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 25 Mar 2010 | 2:00 pm

Low Compliance Rates Reported With Central Line Bundle Policies in ICUs

Even though intensive care units (ICUs) show low compliance rates with central line bundling guidelines, central-line-associated blood infection rates have decreased.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 1:46 pm

Higher Complication Rates in Women Undergoing AF Catheter Ablation

The results showed that the complication rate was 2.7-fold higher in women, which was driven by increased vascular complications.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 1:39 pm

Obesity accelerates liver damage in heavy drinkers (Reuters)

Reuters - Obesity compounds the harmful effects of heavy drinking on the liver, new research in more than 9,000 Scottish men shows.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Mar 2010 | 1:20 pm

Infertility and Prostate Cancer May Have Common Cause

Male-factor infertility has been linked to an increased risk for high-grade prostate cancer.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 1:08 pm

Innovative Vascular Catheterization Approach Offers New Hope

Atlanta Catheter Therapies, Inc. (ACT) has successfully completed the prototyping phase for an innovative medical device that integrates drug delivery with vascular catheterization. ACT is focused on developing innovative catheter technologies for the treatment of vascular disease and restenosis. The Occlusion Perfusion Catheter™ (OPC) developed by ACT allows endovascular specialists who have already cleared blocked blood vessels to then immediately circumferentially infuse the media with an agent or live cell to reduce or eliminate restenosis (re-blockage)...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 25 Mar 2010 | 1:00 pm

Aspirin Use in Newly Diagnosed Diabetics May Be Cost-Effective, but the Practice Remains Controversial

Aspirin may help reduce the risk for CVD in those with diabetes for a relatively low cost. Not all studies agree about the effectiveness of aspirin in this population, however.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 12:45 pm

Senate Approves Amendments to Healthcare Reform Law

The so-called budget reconciliation bill raises Medicaid reimbursement rates to Medicare levels for 2 years for primary care physicians.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 12:25 pm

Even Mild or Moderate Hypoglycemia Linked to Mortality in Critically Ill Patients

A study shows that even after adjustment for insulin therapy or timing of a hypoglycemic episode, the more severe the hypoglycemia, the greater the risk for death.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 12:13 pm

House Will Vote on Corrected Bill Amending Healthcare Reform Law

Senate Republicans found minor errors in budget reconciliation bill passed by the House last Sunday.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 12:12 pm

Economic Scene: In Health Bill, Obama Attacks Wealth Inequality

The health care bill is the government’s biggest attack on economic inequality since it began rising in the 1970s.

Source: NYT > Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 11:59 am

Height Loss in Older Women May Signal Vertebral Fracture

Postmenopausal women often incorrectly estimate past and current height, which has clinical implications, researchers say.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 10:51 am

Diverse backgrounds color health care views

CNN iReporters have different experiences and interests when it comes to health care, and share diverse views of the new law.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 10:24 am

More FDA tanning bed rules sought

One day ahead of a scheduled Food and Drug Administration hearing on the risks of ultraviolet radiation from tanning lamps, lawmakers and advocates gathered Wednesday to brief the news media about what they say are the dangers of tanning beds and the need for additional FDA regulations.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 25 Mar 2010 | 10:07 am

Rifaximin Approved for Reduction in Risk for Hepatic Encephalopathy

Rifaximin receives additional indication for use in the reduction of risk for hepatic encephalopathy recurrence based on recently published clinical trial results.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 25 Mar 2010 | 10:03 am

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