Health and Medical News Headlines for May 5, 2010

F.D.A. Rejects InterMune’s Drug for Fatal Lung Disease

The company said the F.D.A. had requested another clinical trial to prove that the drug was effective against idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Source: NYT > Health | 5 May 2010 | 12:20 am

Jordanian woman body-builder takes on world of prejudice

Her highly muscled body is smothered in tattoos, she is constantly criticised by her fellow Jordanians and she suffers deep inner torment. No matter what it takes, however, 26-year-old...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 5 May 2010 | 12:07 am

Listen To Our Hardworking Teachers, Say Nurses, Australia

The Australian Nursing Federation is urging a rethink on the unreasonable government approach to teachers' response to the advent of league tables for schools. Federal Secretary Ged Kearney said the fight over league tables is not about self-interest. "I am saddened that the professional opinion of our teachers has been dismissed. They are not asking for more money or working conditions," she said. "They just want the best schooling system possible so young people can learn and grow...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 5 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Public Ignorance In Scotland Putting Children With Asthma At Risk

87% of adults in Scotland would not be completely confident about what to do if a child with asthma in their care had an asthma attack, according to shocking new data* released by Asthma UK Scotland on World Asthma Day (4 May). The lack of public awareness about asthma was highlighted by the recent inquest into the death of 11 year old Samuel Linton, from Stockport, who was left in a corridor at school for several hours after suffering an asthma attack. The inquest found that school staff lacked vital training on how to recognise an asthma attack and what to do in an emergency situation...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 4 May 2010 | 11:00 pm

Suiting a Home Diet Meal Plan to My Tastes

A test of four companies that deliver healthy meals in New York.

Source: NYT > Health | 4 May 2010 | 10:34 pm

More Wander Off in Fog of Age

Search-and-rescue officials are facing a growing number of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia who wander from home.

Source: NYT > Health | 4 May 2010 | 10:27 pm

Some Retirees Will Receive Aid to Pay Health Bills

Former employers would be reimbursed for 80 percent of the cost of claims from $15,000 to $90,000 a year for a retired worker who is 55 or older and not eligible for Medicare.

Source: NYT > Health | 4 May 2010 | 10:23 pm

Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE, May 5 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Wednesday:
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 4 May 2010 | 10:22 pm

Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE, May 5 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Wednesday:
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 4 May 2010 | 10:22 pm

Bhutto niece tells a tale through own bloody past

Her striking looks recall her famous aunt, slain Pakistani politician Benazir Bhutto, but Fatima Bhutto, who has penned a memoir of her family's blood-soaked history, says the resemblance...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 4 May 2010 | 10:19 pm

Regulators question nighttime Tylenol, Excedrin data

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tylenol PM and other widely used acetaminophen pain drugs that include a sleep-aid failed to show any significant benefit in a key study, U.S. health regulators have...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 4 May 2010 | 10:01 pm

Nurses And Health Workers At Risk From Needlestick Injuries, Australia

The Australian Nursing Federation is gravely concerned about the serious risk to nurses from needlestick injury, with more than 18,000 pricked by syringes and sharps each year. Ged Kearney, ANF Federal Secretary, said nurses were sustaining injuries from contaminated syringes putting them at great risk of contracting hepatitis B or C, or HIV/AIDS...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 4 May 2010 | 10:00 pm

Health Tip: Keep Your Child Safe in the Backyard (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Though children can get much-needed exercise in the backyard, there's still a chance that they could get hurt.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

No One Antidepressant Raises Suicide Risk More Than Others (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds no particular antidepressant is more likely to boost the risk that adults starting on such medication will kill themselves or try to commit suicide.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

Smoking While Pregnant May Raise Psychiatric Risks in Kids (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- A woman who smokes while pregnant increases her baby's risk of developing psychiatric problems in childhood and young adulthood, a new Finnish study suggests.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

Surgery for Treatable Dementia Might Also Help in Alzheimer's (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Some people with Alzheimer's disease may be helped by a brain shunt normally used to treat another, less common neurological condition, new research suggests.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 9:48 pm

New Test for Colon Cancer Under Development (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Noninvasive stool DNA testing can detect two types of colorectal precancers and could play a larger role in colon cancer prevention, say two new studies.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 9:48 pm

"Dancing" audience boots off Pamela Anderson

LOS ANGELES, May 4 (Reuters) - Former "Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson was eliminated from television's "Dancing With the Stars" competition on Tuesday, leaving just five celebrities in the running for...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 4 May 2010 | 9:19 pm

Washington, D.C., Approves Medical Use of Marijuana

The measure thrusts the debate over medical marijuana into the hands of Congress and the White House.

Source: NYT > Health | 4 May 2010 | 9:10 pm

FDA Issues Statement On Baxter's Recall Of Colleague Infusion Pumps

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to Baxter Healthcare Corp. on April 30 ordering the company to recall and destroy all of its Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps (Colleague pumps) currently in use in the United States. This action is based on a longstanding failure to correct many serious problems with the pumps. The FDA believes there may be as many as 200,000 of those pumps currently in use. Additionally, the FDA is ordering the company to provide refunds to customers or replace pumps at no cost to customers help defray the cost of replacement...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 4 May 2010 | 9:00 pm

PRESS DIGEST - British business - May 5

Bankers working for insurer Prudential were expected to wait until the early hours of Wednesday morning before finalising the terms of a record $21 million rights issue. Market analysts anticipate Prudential...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 4 May 2010 | 8:10 pm

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Launches National Cycling Series To Benefit Critical Research And Care

Thousands of cyclists will take to the streets this summer and fall as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation launches a new cycling tour in 18 cities across the country to support research to find new therapies and a cure for cystic fibrosis. The tour series, known as ZENPEP® CF Cycle for Life begins in San Francisco on June 26. The event's title sponsor is Eurand N.V., a global specialty pharmaceutical company, which makes ZENPEP® (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release capsules, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 4 May 2010 | 8:00 pm

Macarthur Coal extends deadline on Gloucester offer

SYDNEY, May 5 (Reuters) - Australian miner Macarthur Coal has extended the deadline on its A$1.1 billion offer for smaller rival Gloucester Coal to May 27 from May 13.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 4 May 2010 | 7:14 pm

Lack Of Awareness In Northern Ireland Putting Children With Asthma At Risk

Shocking new data* released by Asthma UK Northern Ireland on World Asthma Day (4 May) suggests that 89% of adults in Northern Ireland would not be completely confident about what to do if a child with asthma in their care had an asthma attack. Asthma is believed by many to be a mild and harmless condition, yet in Northern Ireland more than 600 children are admitted to hospital as a result of asthma every year. Asthma is the most common long-term condition in childhood and one in eleven children in Northern Ireland are affected...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 4 May 2010 | 7:00 pm

Ping An gets regulatory approval on Shenzhen bank deal

HONG KONG, May 5 (Reuters) - Ping An Insurance (Group) Co of China said it had received approval from China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on its plan to issue H-shares in exchange for shares...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 4 May 2010 | 6:23 pm

Young 'like fruit to look good'

Making fruit look good holds the key to helping children eat more of it, a European study suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 4 May 2010 | 6:09 pm

UPDATE 4-News Corp profit up on Avatar, but outlook disappoints

NEW YORK, May 4 (Reuters) - News Corp's quarterly profit beat expectations thanks to the 3-D blockbuster "Avatar" and strong cable networks, but the media conglomerate's shares fell 4 percent after its...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 4 May 2010 | 6:03 pm

Repros Receives Guidance From FDA Regarding Clinical Hold Status Of Proellex(R)

Repros Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM:RPRX) today announced that a teleconference was held with the FDA to review the clinical hold status of Proellex®. Previously clinical studies were stopped due to findings of changes in liver enzymes at higher doses of the oral drug resulting in serious adverse events. Proellex is being studied as a treatment for uterine fibroids and endometriosis...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 4 May 2010 | 6:00 pm

Lack of sleep 'poses death risk'

Lack of sleep can lead to an early grave, warn experts who say six to eight hours a night is optimal for good health.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 4 May 2010 | 5:11 pm

Study: Stomach cancer up in young, white adults (AP)

AP - Scientists are puzzling over a surprising increase in stomach cancer in young white adults, while rates in all other American adults have declined. Chances for developing stomach cancer are still very low in young adults but the incidence among 25 to 39 year old whites nonetheless climbed by almost 70 percent in the past three decades, a study found.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 5:04 pm

HST Global, Inc. Encouraged By FDA Approval Of Dendreon's Provenge

HST Global, Inc., (OTCBB:HSTC) today was encouraged by news of the FDA approval of Dendreon Corp's (NASDAQ: DNDN) Provenge drug for prostate cancer. Provenge is aimed at certain men with advanced prostate cancer and uses a man's own immune system to fight the disease. Dr. Mitchell Gold, CEO and President of Dendreon stated "The FDA approval of Provenge is a testament to the courage of the patients and researchers who participated in our studies and is the culmination of nearly 15 years of research and development by our dedicated employees...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 4 May 2010 | 5:00 pm

FDA found bacteria in lots for recalled Tylenol (AP)

AP - Ingredients used by Johnson & Johnson in some of the 40 varieties of children's cold medicines recalled last week were contaminated with bacteria, according to a report by the Food and Drug Administration.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 4:30 pm

FDA Approves Pancrealipase Dosing Guidelines for Chronic Pancreatitis and Pancreatectomy

The US Food and Drug Administration has granted specific approval of pancrealipase delayed-release capsules for the treatment of EPI caused by chronic pancreatitis and pancreatectomy.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2010 | 4:10 pm

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Submits Complete Response To FDA Approvable Letter For Zenvia In PBA

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNR) today announced the submission of its Complete Response to the October 2006 Approvable Letter issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Zenvia™ (dextromethorphan/quinidine) for the treatment of pseudobulbar affect (PBA). AVANIR expects the FDA to classify the response as a Class 2 resubmission1, which would result in an expected review period of 180 days and potential approval of Zenvia in the fourth calendar quarter of 2010...

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

Risk for Severe Morning Sickness Increased in Women Whose Mothers Had the Condition

Predisposition for hyperemesis gravidarum apparently related to maternal, not fetal, genes.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2010 | 3:51 pm

Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patients at Increased Risk for Brain Aneurysm

An alarming 10% of bicuspid aortic valve patients in a new study experienced an intracranial aneurysm.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2010 | 3:43 pm

FDA probes risks of HIV, prostate, other drugs (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. regulators are investigating potential risks from Abbott Laboratories Inc's HIV drug Kaletra, GlaxoSmithKline Plc's prostate drug Avodart and other medicines.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 3:36 pm

Ending HIV/AIDS Pandemic Still the Goal, Fauci Says

Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, and other experts spoke about the direction of AIDS research.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2010 | 3:31 pm

FDA Orders Recall of All Baxter Colleague Infusion Pumps

The failure 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 | 4 May 2010 | 3:22 pm

Antidepressant Use Carries Similar Suicidal Risks Across Drug Type, Class

A new study shows the risk for suicidal behavior in adults taking antidepressants is similar across drug type and class.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2010 | 3:11 pm

Aspirin Use Linked to Aging Macula Disorder in Older Individuals

People 65 years and older who take aspirin frequently have an increased risk of developing aging macula disorder, a condition similar to macular degeneration.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2010 | 3:02 pm

Microalbuminuria May Predict Renal, Cardiovascular Disease in Hypertensive Patients

A study shows that microalbuminuria independently predicts renal and cardiovascular complications in patients without diabetes and with primary hypertension.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2010 | 2:33 pm

MRSA, MSSA Infections Both Carry a 25% Mortality Rate in VLBW Infants

A study of very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates shows a high incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-sensitive S aureus (MSSA) invasive infections.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2010 | 2:32 pm

Lamotrigine May Be Best Choice for Older Adults with Epilepsy

Of 10 antiepileptic drugs, lamotrigine was the most effective, as measured by 12-month retention and freedom from seizures, with levetiracetam a close second.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 4 May 2010 | 2:31 pm

Biocancell Receives U.S. FDA Approval To Continue Phase IIb Superficial Bladder Cancer Clinical Trial And Interim Results

Tikcro Technologies Ltd. (OTC BB: TIKRF) announced that BioCancell Therapeutics, Inc. ("Biocancell"), concluded the first 18 patient group treated pursuant to a Phase IIb clinical trial of the drug candidate BC-819 for use in superficial bladder cancer. These patients had not responded to conventional treatment (BCG or chemotherapy). This was the first of two groups in a trial totaling 33 patients. Based on the interim results, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the continuation of the trial and enrollment of the second and last treatment group of 15 patients...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 4 May 2010 | 2:00 pm

Does working nights cause breast cancer? (Reuters)

Reuters - Whether breast cancer should be labeled as an occupational disease is still unclear, researchers behind a new study from China suggest.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 1:32 pm

Hand-Clapping Songs Improve Child's Cognitive Skills

Clapping along to childhood songs can improve motor and cognitive skills in children, a new study suggests.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 4 May 2010 | 1:02 pm

Qnexa weight loss drug lowers blood pressure: study (Reuters)

Reuters - An experimental weight loss drug that pairs a stimulant with an epilepsy drug helped patients lose weight and keep it off for a year and also lowered blood pressure, a researcher said on Tuesday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 4 May 2010 | 12:51 pm

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