Health and Medical News Headlines for May 8, 2010

Stalin casts long shadow ahead of Russian parade

As Russia prepares to celebrate the anniversary of victory in World War II with a spectacular Red Square parade, the figure of wartime leader Joseph Stalin still casts a long and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 8 May 2010 | 1:48 am

HHS Awards ARRA Funds To Establish A Center Of Excellence In Research On Disability Services, Care Coordination And Integration

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Disability announced the award of over $6 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, to establish a Center of Excellence in Research on Disability Services, Care Coordination and Integration. The contract has been awarded to Mathematica Policy Research, Inc for a two-year period and is aimed at building the infrastructure necessary to support and conduct research on the effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of systems of care for people with disabilities...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

May 8 Is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day

What would you do with your dog, cat, bird, horse or livestock if your area was hit with a flood, earthquake or forest fire? National Animal Preparedness Day, May 8, reminds everyone to be prepared. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Citizen's Corp declared May 8 as a special day to remind pet and livestock owners to think about how they can help keep their animals out of harm's way. During the event, veterinarians and kennel operators are encouraged to offer tips and information on how pet and animal owners can prepare for disasters...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

FEATURE-Spill could devastate U.S. Gulf Coast oyster reefs

* Gulf home to last, largely intact oyster reef ecosystem
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 May 2010 | 11:03 pm

High Honor To A Top Champion Of Oncology Nurses

The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) has named Lois Trench-Hines, President and founder of the health care communications company Meniscus Limited, to receive its prestigious Honorary Membership Award. The award recognizes her significant contributions to oncology nursing, sustained support of ONS at the national level, and conduct consistent with ONS values...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 May 2010 | 11:00 pm

Lawmaker seeks details on Tylenol recall (Reuters)

Reuters - Another lawmaker asked regulators on Friday for information about Johnson & Johnson's recall of Children's Tylenol and other over-the-counter pediatric medicines.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 10:44 pm

Merck Wins Second Federal FOSAMAX(R) (alendronate Sodium) Bellwether Trial

Merck said a unanimous federal court jury in New York found in its favor in the Maley v. Merck case, rejecting the claims of a plaintiff who blamed her dental and jaw-related problems on her FOSAMAX use. "We believe the company acted properly," said Christy Jones of Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada PLLC, outside counsel for Merck. "Unfortunately, the plaintiff had multiple medical conditions that cause people to develop the jaw and dental problems she claims she has, regardless of whether they were taking FOSAMAX...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 May 2010 | 10:00 pm

The Pill Turns 50 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Untold millions of women have taken it at some point in their lives, Loretta Lynn wrote a song about it, people have been arrested for it and it's still one of the most common prescription drugs in the world.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

Obesity Behind Rise of 'Phantom' Brain Tumors in Children (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- At the age of 5, Lauren Ashley began complaining that "her eyes hurt."
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

No Link Between Childhood Infections, Autism (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Infections during infancy or childhood do not seem to raise the risk of autism, new research finds.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

Sleepless Nights Plague Assisted Living Residents (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Poor sleep is common among elderly people who live in assisted living facilities, a new study found.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

Diabetes Test Results May Be Deceptive in Black Children (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Black children with type 1 diabetes score higher than whites with similar blood glucose levels on a critical test, potentially leading their physicians to give them the wrong treatment, a new study says.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 9:48 pm

Tumor Cells in Blood Affect Breast Cancer Survival (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- The number of circulating tumor cells in the blood of metastatic breast cancer patients directly affects their survival, new research has found.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 9:48 pm

No Link Between Coffee, Sodas and Colon Cancer (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Got a cola habit or a coffee addiction? Good news: A new review suggests even high amounts of coffee and sugary soft drinks might not boost your colon cancer risk.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 9:48 pm

Covidien Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator To Extend Minimum Delivered Tidal Volume, Enabling Care Of Neonatal Patients

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognized innovator in mechanical ventilation, announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the Puritan Bennett™ 840 ventilator's minimum delivered tidal volume down to 2 mL. This feature will enable the Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator to provide ventilatory support for neonates weighing as little as 300 grams...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 May 2010 | 9:00 pm

Meda Acquires Exclusive Rights To Flupirtine For Fibromyalgia, A Potential USD Billion Indication

Meda (STO:MEDAA) has acquired exclusive US, Canadian and Japanese rights for the use of flupirtine to treat fibromyalgia from Adeona Pharmaceuticals. As part of the agreement, Meda is taking over full responsibility for development and commercialization of the compound. Flupirtine is currently in phase II development for the patented indication fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic and debilitating condition characterized by widespread pain and stiffness throughout the body, accompanied by severe fatigue, insomnia and mood symptoms...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 May 2010 | 8:00 pm

UPDATE 1-Teva, Baxter ordered to pay $500 mln in Hep C case

* Teva says plans to contest verdict (Adds statement from Teva)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 May 2010 | 7:27 pm

Patient Money: Acupuncture May Help, but You’ll Need to Pay

A growing number of people are turning to acupuncture for help with conditions including infertility, chronic pain, depression and menopause symptoms.

Source: NYT > Health | 7 May 2010 | 7:10 pm

University Of Maryland Dental School And Partners To Unveil First Results Of $19 Million Jaw Pain Study

Scientists with the University of Maryland Dental School and collaborators at three other major universities will report results from the first three years of the world's largest study yet of a mysterious yet common pain syndrome involving the jaw at 8:30 a.m.on May 7 at the annual scientific meeting of the American Pain Society (APS). This year it is being held at the Baltimore Convention Center...

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

Corrected: J&J CEO calls drug recalls a "disappointment"

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson Chief Executive Bill Weldon told consumers in an open letter published on Friday on the drugmaker's blog that the recent recalls of some of its...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 May 2010 | 6:18 pm

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-J&J CEO calls drug recalls a "disappointment"

NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson Chief Executive Bill Weldon told consumers in an open letter published on Friday on the drugmaker's blog that the recent recalls of some of its medicines...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 May 2010 | 6:16 pm

UPDATE 2-Lions Gate loses appeal on 'poison pill'

* Canadian regulators had invalidated company poison pill
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 May 2010 | 6:12 pm

Teva, Baxter ordered to pay $500 million in Hep C case

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Baxter Healthcare Services on Friday were ordered to pay a combined $500 million in punitive damages to a Nevada man who contracted...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 May 2010 | 6:10 pm

Teva, Baxter ordered to pay $500 mln in Hep C case

NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Baxter Healthcare Services on Friday were ordered to pay a combined $500 million in punitive damages to a Nevada man who contracted Hepatitis...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 May 2010 | 6:03 pm

Adeona Completes A $17.5 Million Corporate Partnership With Meda AB For The Development And Commercialization Of Flupirtine For Fibromyalgia

Adeona Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (NYSE Amex: AEN) announced today that it has entered into a corporate partnership with Sweden-based Meda AB, to develop flupirtine for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome which contemplates the payment to Adeona of up to $17.5 million in upfront and milestone payments, plus royalties. Under the terms of the agreement, Adeona has granted Meda an exclusive sublicense to all of Adeona's patents covering the use of flupirtine for fibromyalgia. These patents have issued in the US and are pending in Canada and Japan (the "Territory")...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 May 2010 | 6:00 pm

The pill turns 50

The revolutionary tablet still sparks debate
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 7 May 2010 | 5:40 pm

UPDATE 2-U.S. lawmaker seeks details on Tylenol recall

* Lawmaker wants information on FDA authority (Adds lawmaker comments, background)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 May 2010 | 5:37 pm

UPDATE 7-General Growth gets OK on Brookfield, Simon walks

* GGP falls 11.2 pct, Simon up 0.9 pct (Recasts with Simon withdrawal, what's next)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 7 May 2010 | 5:27 pm

Meningitis C vaccine 'wears off'

Three-quarters of children vaccinated against meningitis C lose their protection by their early teens, research suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 7 May 2010 | 5:01 pm

USDA, DOE Announce Funding For Biomass Research And Development Initiative

The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) today jointly announced up to $33 million in funding for research and development of technologies and processes to produce biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products, subject to annual appropriations. These projects will support the Obama Administration's comprehensive energy strategy of increasing the nation's energy, economic and national security by reducing our reliance on foreign oil and reducing greenhouse gases...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 7 May 2010 | 5:00 pm

Low MACCE With Protection Device During CAS

At 30 days, the MACCE rate with the proximal cerebral-protection system was 2.7%. Overall, even older and symptomatic patients treated with the cerebral-protection device did as well as the overall cohort.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 4:27 pm

Massive Increase in Cardiovascular Events Forecast In China

But this epidemic could be averted by intensive prevention strategies, the authors of a new study suggest.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 4:27 pm

Environmental Cancer Risk 'Grossly Underestimated'?

A presidential panel urges more steps to remove carcinogens from the environment.
WebMD Health News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 4:08 pm

The DAISY Foundation Joins With AACN To Launch New National Recognition Program For Extraordinary Nursing Faculty

In recognition of National Nurses Week, The DAISY Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) today announced the creation of a new awards program for outstanding nurse educators at colleges and universities nationwide. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty provides nursing schools with a national recognition program designed to honor teachers for their commitment and inspirational influence on future generations of nurses...

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

Medtronic Issues Software Update to Correct Rare Defect in Some ICD and CRT-D Devices

Medtronic acknowledges a defect that may cause some ICD and CRT-D devices to not defibrillate.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 3:48 pm

Zilver Peripheral Stent Proves Durable

Cook Medical's Zilver paclitaxel-eluting peripheral stent compares favorably with historical controls, and a randomized trial is ongoing.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 3:48 pm

Smoking Bans Reduce Smoke Exposure Across Socioeconomic Spectrum

New survey data collected before and after England's public smoking ban should help dispel the enduring concern that sweeping antismoking legislation is more likely to benefit the rich and educated.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 3:48 pm

Latest EuroASPIRE III Data Highlight Ongoing Failures in Primary And Secondary Prevention

While mounting obesity rates explain some of the shortfall in getting patients to meet risk-factor reduction targets, inadequate dosing or compliance with medications likely also plays a role. Physicians need to sit up and take notice, investigators say.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 3:48 pm

Good BP Control Is Achievable in Everyone, New VA Data Show

"Astonishingly good" rates of control of hypertension were achieved across 15 VA medical centers in the US over the course of eight years, made possible by the system's use of automated reminders on electronic medical records, say the researchers.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 3:48 pm

Subgroup Analysis From ACCORD BP Prompts More Debate on Hypertension Targets

Delving deeper into the findings of the ACCORD BP study reveals that certain subgroups may benefit more from intensive BP lowering because they are at higher absolute risk of stroke. But the lead investigator says he still can't recommend this strategy in these subgroups.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 3:48 pm

What "The Pill" did

It was 50 years ago that the U.S. FDA approved the birth control pill, an anniversary the agency is celebrating this Sunday, which (coincidentally?) happens to be Mother's Day.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 7 May 2010 | 2:50 pm

FDA Approves Orphan Drug Status for Type 1 Diabetes Stem Cell Therapy

The FDA has approved orphan drug designation for a stem cell therapy in patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 7 May 2010 | 2:47 pm

Restaurants assure customers lettuce is safe

A multistate romaine lettuce recall because of fear of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria has restaurants east of the Mississippi River scrambling to assure customers that their salad is safe.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 7 May 2010 | 2:24 pm

Oil spill may endanger human health, officials say (AP)

AP - With a huge and unpredictable oil slick drifting in the Gulf of Mexico, state and federal authorities are preparing to deal with a variety of hazards to human health if and when the full brunt of the toxic mess washes ashore.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 10:57 am

Where's the male birth control pill?

On the 50th anniversary of the birth control pill, CNN looks at what's on the horizon for birth control.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 7 May 2010 | 10:42 am

Surprising Skin Cancer Risk: Too Much Driving

More facial skin cancers occur on the left side, suggesting long hours behind the wheel might put people at risk for this condition, a new study finds.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 7 May 2010 | 10:18 am

Cancer Society Criticizes U.S. Panel as Overstating Risk

A dire government report on cancer risks from chemicals and other hazards in the environment has drawn criticism from the American Cancer Society.

Source: NYT > Health | 7 May 2010 | 9:39 am

The Moral Life of Babies

Can they really tell right from wrong? What researchers are cooing about.

Source: NYT > Health | 7 May 2010 | 9:21 am

Does the Law Encourage Preventive Care?

Several provisions related to prevention are contained in the new law, including a requirement that new private plans cover screenings and care recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Source: NYT > Health | 7 May 2010 | 8:32 am

America's favorite birth control method turns 50 (AP)

AP - A world without "the pill" is unimaginable to many young women who now use it to treat acne, skip periods, improve mood and, of course, prevent pregnancy. They might be surprised to learn that U.S. officials announcing approval of the world's first oral contraceptive were uncomfortable.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 7 May 2010 | 8:07 am

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