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North Korea launches medical teleconference network with help of WHOSEOUL, South Korea - North Korea formally launched a medical teleconference network Tuesday aimed at giving smaller, rural hospitals access to specialists in the capital Pyongyang with...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 3:59 am Sierra Leone launches free careSierra Leone launches a free healthcare programme for pregnant women, breast-feeding mothers and children under five years old.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 27 Apr 2010 | 3:53 am Smallest UK mum dwarfed by babyBritain's smallest mother describes the difficulties of caring for a baby son who is already growing taller than her.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 27 Apr 2010 | 3:28 am Europe trade deal could hit Indian generic drugs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 27 Apr 2010 | 3:02 am Born freeSierra Leone scraps fees for maternity healthcareSource: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 27 Apr 2010 | 2:33 am Childhood Obesity and Diabetes: Two Sides of the Same Coin (Time.com)Time.com - Dr. Howard Shapiro's new book, Eat & Beat Diabetes with Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program to Prevent and Control Diabetes is an action plan for both adults and children.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 27 Apr 2010 | 2:00 am Septeni Holdings -6-month group forecastCONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified)Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:01 am New Online Resource Offers Guide To Health Reform ImplementationThe George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation launched Health Reform GPS, a comprehensive Web portal that offers users the information and insights needed to cover, analyze and implement recently passed health reform legislation. Health Reform GPS will be a valuable resource for policymakers as well as journalists, researchers, policy analysts and health reform stakeholders looking for comprehensive information about all phases of the law and the process of implementation...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am Medtronic Launches Award-Winning Neuro Oncology Surgical Imaging System In The United StatesMedtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(K) clearance and U.S. launch of the PoleStar® N30 Surgical MRI system, the latest in neuro oncology surgical solutions. Providing real-time imaging in the operating room (OR), the PoleStar Surgical MRI provides surgeons with targeting and navigational accuracy despite the anatomy movement that may occur during a surgical procedure. With intra-operative imaging information, neurosurgeons gain more confidence to achieve maximum tumor resection, while avoiding critical areas of the brain...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am First Transcatheter Valve Clinical Trial In Japan Treats Patients With Edwards SAPIEN XT ValveEdwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, announced that it has begun enrolling patients in Japan's first clinical trial studying transcatheter aortic heart valves. Utilizing the recently CE Marked-Edwards SAPIEN XT valve, this study adds another first to Edwards' series of landmark transcatheter heart valve trials and extends the company's global leadership in transcatheter valve technology...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am National Organ And Tissue Donor Awareness WeekThe week of April 18-24 is National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week (NOTDAW) in Canada, and Canadian Blood Services would like to encourage all Canadians to consider donation and then act on their decision. Please sign a card or register your wish as required in your province and then discuss it with their families and loved ones. Today in Canada, there are more than 4,400 people waiting for a life-saving organ transplant and 2,000 waiting for a cornea. Thousands more are in need of life enhancing tissues. Every day and a half, someone on a wait list dies unnecessarily...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am Risks Of Ritual Female Genital CuttingRitual cutting and alteration of the genitalia of female infants, children and adolescents, referred to as female genital cutting (FGC), has been a tradition in some countries since ancient times and continues today in parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am Single Gene Found Responsible For OCD-like BehaviorsResearchers at the Ansary Stem Cell Institute and the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College discovered that mice missing a single gene developed repetitive obsessive-compulsive-like behaviors. The genetically altered mice, which behaved much like people with a certain type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), could help scientists design new therapies for this debilitating condition. The researchers made this serendipitous discovery while looking at the role of a gene, called Slitrk5, which they had earlier linked to blood stem cells and vascular cells...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am Two Arrests Made In Contaminated Food CaseJeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney for the Southern District Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, David W. Bourne, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Criminal Investigation, Miami Field Office, and Anthony V. Mangione, Special Agent in Charge, U.S...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am What Is Syphilis? What Causes Syphilis?Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is usually passed on through sexual contact. The disease starts as a painless sore on the genitals, mouth or another part of the body. If untreated, syphilis can progress to a more dangerous form of the disease and cause serious conditions such as stroke, paralysis, blindness or even death. Syphilis progresses in stages and can lead to serious complications. Having syphilis also increases vulnerability to HIV. When caught early, syphilis can be cured with antibiotics, usually penicillin injections...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am Evidence-Based Medicine: Visual Analytics Tool Aids Quest To Improve Patient CareYour medical history-and the histories of patients with similar conditions-can help you. That's the foundation of a RENCI project to build an easy-to-use data analysis and visual dashboard to help doctors quickly determine the best treatment options for their patients. The project teams Chris Bizon, RENCI senior research scientist, Ketan Mane, RENCI senior research informatics developer, and Charles Schmitt, RENCI's director of informatics, with Dr...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am New Drug May Treat Cystic Fibrosis, Other Diseases Caused By 'Nonsense Mutations'Inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis can be caused by genetic "nonsense mutations" that disrupt the way human cells make proteins. David Bedwell, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Microbiology, says scientists are now closer to producing drugs that will fix this disruption and drastically improve treatment of genetic disease. Bedwell is a renowned researcher on the select group of genetic alterations called nonsense mutations - DNA alterations that can lead to nonfunctional or missing proteins...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am Pakistan's PPL says Q3 net profit at 6.98 bln rupeesKARACHI, April 27 (Reuters) - Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. (PPL) reported on Tuesday a third-quarter profit of 6.98 billion rupees ($83.16 million), which beat market expectations.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 12:32 am HSBC not bidding for KEB stake - CEOHONG KONG, April 27 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings , Europe's biggest bank, on Tuesday denied market talk that the bank may renew its bid for a $3.9 billion stake in Korea Exchange Bank .Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 12:23 am BRIEF-Novo Nordisk ups 2010 sales, profit guidanceCOPENHAGEN, April 27 (Reuters) - Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday:Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 12:17 am UPDATE 1-BP Q1 profits up 135 pct on higher oil price* Q1 Replacement Cost profit up 135 percent at $5.6 billionSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 12:16 am Van de Velde gets majority of Intimacy for $14 mlnBRUSSELS, April 27 (Reuters) - Belgian luxury underwear maker Van de Velde has taken majority control of U.S. lingerie chain Intimacy from its founder for $13.5 million.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 12:14 am TABLE-Legs -1qtr group results3 months ended 3 months ended 6 months to Year toSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 12:12 am UPDATE 1-Enagas Q1 net profit rises 19 pct* to invest 700 million euros/year over next two years.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 12:12 am TABLE-San-ai Oil -2009/10 group forecastCONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified)Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 27 Apr 2010 | 12:08 am Books: The Drug Addict Who Gave America Modern SurgeryWilliam Stewart Halsted entered the medical profession in the late 1800s and, despite his foibles, left a major mark.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 11:14 pm A Conversation With Alan Guttmacher: Child Health Director Has Background in GeneticsDr. Alan Guttmacher is the new acting director of the federal agency that finances research into child and maternal health.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 10:40 pm Inquiry Says Health Care Charges Were ProperDemocratic staff of the Energy and Commerce Committee concluded that companies acted properly when they took charges to prepare for changes in the health care law.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Privilege Pulls Qatar Toward Unhealthy ChoicesNative Qataris are suffering serious health problems that relate to a privileged lifestyle paid for with the nation’s oil wealth.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 9:50 pm Health Tip: Reduce Dietary Sugar (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Sugar is added to many foods, drinks and condiments. But too much dietary sugar can contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cavities.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Apr 2010 | 9:48 pm Watching R-Rated Movies May Lead to Early Alcohol Use (HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Children who aren't allowed to watch R-rated movies are much less likely to start drinking alcohol at an early age, a new study suggests.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Apr 2010 | 9:48 pm Study Makes Strides in Understanding Ovarian Cancer (HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- New understanding about the early stages of ovarian cancer may lead to the development of a new screening test for the cancer, U.S. researchers say.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Apr 2010 | 9:48 pm Chilli peppers 'help pain relief'The hot substance in chilli peppers is opening up a new way to block pain, say experts.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 26 Apr 2010 | 8:59 pm 'Pick the right veg' for healthObvious choices of fruit and vegetables are not necessarily the healthiest, say researchers.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 26 Apr 2010 | 8:43 pm People who eat lots of chocolate 'are more likely to feel depressed'People who eat chocolate regularly are more depressive, experts discover.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 26 Apr 2010 | 8:36 pm The Search for Genes Leads to Unexpected PlacesEdward M. Marcotte and colleagues have found hundreds of genes involved in human disorders.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 8:35 pm Michaels' type of hemorrhage has varied outcomesIn a subarachnoid hemorrhage, such as Bret Michaels suffered, an individual bleeds into the space between the brain and its web-like tissue covering.Source: CNN.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 8:22 pm Bad habits can age you by 12 years, study suggests (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Apr 2010 | 7:26 pm Letters: Making Healthy Choices (1 Letter)A letter to the editor.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 5:36 pm Letters: Couples and Caregiving (1 Letter)A letter to the editor.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 5:35 pm Study: Chocolate, depression linkedPeople who feel depressed eat about 55 percent more chocolate than their non-depressed peers, new research shows.Source: CNN.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 4:36 pm Personal Best: Drink a Slushie Before Hot-Weather WorkoutsNew research suggests that a syrup-flavored ice slurry before a workout in hot conditions can improve endurance.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 3:50 pm Personal Health: Saving the Emergency Room for Real EmergenciesMillions of jobless Americans are showing up at emergency rooms, contributing to longer waits and a higher risk of cursory treatment by overworked doctors and nurses.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 3:50 pm Really?: The Claim: Lack of Sleep Increases WeightLooking to lose a little weight? Portion size and exercise are crucial. But don’t forget about a good night’s rest.Source: NYT > Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 3:50 pm Medication Side Effects in Depressed Outpatients Often Go UndetectedNew research shows clinicians only pick up a fraction of the side effects related to antidepressant medications, a finding that highlights the need for better monitoring experts say.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 3:30 pm FDA Announces Voluntary Recall of Coviden Tracheostomy TubesFailure of the tracheostomy tube to inflate poses a risk for inadequate positive air pressure and lack of ventilation.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 3:07 pm Depressed People Eat More ChocolatePeople who score high on a screening test for depression consume more chocolate than those who aren't considered depressed.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 3:02 pm Sacral Neuromodulation Effective for Pain of Interstitial CystitisChronic sacral nerve modulation is an effective treatment to control the symptoms of painful bladder syndrome of interstitial cystitis and should be considered after conservative measures have failed.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 2:58 pm Combined Unhealthy Behaviors Associated With 4-Fold Increased Risk for DeathSmoking, lack of physical activity, poor diet, and alcohol consumption, when their effect is considered collectively, appear to be associated with a substantially increased risk of death.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 2:47 pm Exercise Is Good For the BrainRegular exercise is good for the brain as well as the body, new research on monkeys suggests.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 2:20 pm Interruptions Linked to Medication Errors by NursesIn an observational study, nurses who were interrupted while administering medications had a greater risk of making medication errors.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 2:12 pm Laughter Affects Body Like ExerciseIs laughter the new exercise? Quite possibly.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 2:01 pm Dirty-bomb test for terror may aid cancer research (AP)AP - With a few drops of blood, scientists are creating a way to tell who's absorbed dangerous radiation levels, part of the government's preparations against a terrorist attack — and research that just might point toward new cancer care, too.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Apr 2010 | 1:27 pm Cinacalcet Plus Vitamin D May Decrease Vascular Calcification in CKDThe calcimimetic agent cinacalcet plus low-dose vitamin D appears to decrease coronary artery calcification in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hyperparathyroidism.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 1:06 pm Brazil official urges more sex for better health (AP)AP - Brazil's health minister has a remedy for the nation's high-blood- pressure problem: More sex.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Apr 2010 | 12:57 pm Few extreme preemies survive, despite more effort (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Apr 2010 | 12:46 pm Older Donor Age Not Associated With Worse Outcomes in Lung TransplantationRecipients of lungs from donors 60 years and older do not have worse outcomes, but caution should still be used in donor selection.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 12:28 pm Avoidance of Hypoglycemia Important for ICU PatientsThe optimum intensity of blood glucose control in critically ill patients remains controversial, but the avoidance of hypoglycemia appears to be significant in obtaining the maximum benefit.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 11:41 am 'I can't afford surgery in the U.S.,' says bargain shopperAn estimated 878,000 Americans will travel internationally for a medical procedure this year. That number is expected to nearly double by 2012.Source: CNN.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 11:39 am Improved Doping Test for Growth Hormone on Its WayAnti-doping agents may soon get a better shot at catching athletes who inject growth hormone to bulk up and enhance performance.Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 11:15 am Swaddling Effects Could Pose SIDS Risk: StudyThe calming effects of swaddling might make it more difficult for some infants to rouse from sleep -- raising the possibility that the practice could increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a small study suggests.Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 26 Apr 2010 | 11:15 am Why Don’t Adults Get Fevers?The body's fever response to infection is not always automatic in elderly people.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 10:56 am Humana profit tops estimates, helped by Medicare (Reuters)Reuters - Health insurer Humana Inc posted a higher-than-expected first-quarter profit on Monday, helped by increased enrollment in its Medicare plans for the elderly and operating cost controls.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Apr 2010 | 10:34 am Which states have most smokers?Source: CNN.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 9:11 am Publicist: Bret Michaels still in critical conditionRock singer and reality TV personality Bret Michaels remained in critical condition Sunday in a hospital intensive care unit, his publicist said.Source: CNN.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 7:39 am On H1N1 anniversary, a mother lives daily with regretThe flu seems to have largely faded from the public consciousness, but the H1N1 is still circulating. One year later, here are ways the flu affected lives.Source: CNN.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 6:50 am Supplements fail to fight memory lossA seemingly steady stream of new research purports to show supplements' and vitamins' promise in preventing or slowing cognitive decline, but in reality no hard evidence supports taking any of them.Source: CNN.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 6:20 am Vow of celibacyWhat is it like to live a life without sex?Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 26 Apr 2010 | 5:27 am Smokers 'at mercy of their genes'Scientists have identified three genetic mutations that increase the number of cigarettes people smoke a day.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 26 Apr 2010 | 5:22 am S. African leader discloses HIV statusPresident Jacob Zuma launched a program to combat AIDS in South Africa by making a public announcement that he is HIV negative.Source: CNN.com - Health | 26 Apr 2010 | 4:18 am
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