Health and Medical News Headlines for May 20, 2010

Studies Link Infertility Treatments to Autism (Time.com)

Time.com - In the first study of its kind, researchers discover a link between a mother's use of ovulation-inducing drugs to treat infertility and the risk of autism in her children
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 20 May 2010 | 3:20 am

AP IMPACT: Wal-Mart pulls jewelry over cadmium (AP)

AP - Wal-Mart said Wednesday it is pulling an entire line of Miley Cyrus-brand necklaces and bracelets from its shelves after tests performed for The Associated Press found the jewelry contained high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 20 May 2010 | 12:39 am

Allos Therapeutics' Pralatrexate Granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation For The Treatment Of Bladder Cancer

Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTH) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to pralatrexate for the treatment of advanced or metastatic transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the urinary bladder, a form of bladder cancer. The Company is currently investigating pralatrexate in a Phase 2 clinical study in patients with advanced or metastatic relapsed TCC of the urinary bladder...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 May 2010 | 12:00 am

UPDATE 1-Crystal to battle Lee for "American Idol" title

LOS ANGELES, May 19 (Reuters) - Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze will battle each other for the "American Idol" title next week after guitarist Casey James was voted off by viewers on Wednesday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 11:11 pm

Sex toys for women of Uruguay

In a living room in Uruguay, a group of women ranging from their mid-teens to their late-fifties gather around a red suitcase, in eager anticipation of the goodies within. They are not...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 11:10 pm

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on May 20

ZURICH, May 20 (Reuters) - The following are some of the main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Thursday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 11:09 pm

CalorieKing Program Chosen To Support FDA Protocol

CalorieKing Wellness Solutions, Inc., announced today that its proprietary web-based weight management program and publications are included as part of the study-related medical support system for patients participating in a U.S. clinical study being conducted by ReShape Medical™, Inc. The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of its non-surgical, dual-balloon device for weight loss. "We are delighted that CalorieKing has been chosen to support the FDA protocol," said Keith McGuinness, President and CEO of CalorieKing...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 May 2010 | 11:00 pm

Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE, May 20 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Thursday:
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 10:42 pm

Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE, May 20 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Thursday:
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 10:42 pm

India likely to raise power tariff - minister

NEW DELHI, May 20 (Reuters) - India's Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said power tariff are likely to go up by about 1 rupee per kilo watt hour, after the government more than doubled state-set...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 10:42 pm

France to build new mega-mosque

French Muslims celebrate a milestone on Thursday when building work begins on a mega-mosque in Marseille, the nation's biggest, and a potent symbol of Islam's place in modern France. A...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 10:12 pm

UPDATE 2-Netease results miss view, Q2 to remain soft

* Analysts say Q2 outlook to remain soft (Adds dateline, quotes, details)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 10:01 pm

Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on May 20

MILAN, May 20 (Reuters) - The following factors could affect Italian markets on Thursday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm

Acorda Therapeutics Recognized By National Organization For Rare Disorders For Contribution To Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) announced the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is recognizing the Company for its efforts to develop therapies for rare diseases. Earlier this year, Acorda received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for AMPYRA (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg, the first therapy to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). This was demonstrated by an improvement in walking speed. The award will be presented tonight at the 2010 NORD Partners in Progress Gala in Washington, D.C...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm

Time to Review Workplace Reviews?

With worker satisfaction at what appears to be an all-time low, the focus is on the causes of unhappiness at work.

Source: NYT > Health | 19 May 2010 | 9:51 pm

Health Tip: Change Diapers Safely (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- A changing table makes dressing and changing baby easier, but it can lead to injury if used improperly.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 19 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

Viagra Linked to Hearing Loss (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, and possibly other similar medications, may prompt long-term hearing loss among users, a new study suggests.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 19 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

Clinical Trials Update: May 19, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 19 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

Alzheimer's Costs Could Explode by Mid-Century (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease will more than double in the next 40 years, and the cumulative costs of caring for them between now and 2050 will exceed $20 trillion, a new report from the Alzheimer's Association finds.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 19 May 2010 | 9:49 pm

Bharti, RComm shares rise after 3G spectrum sale

MUMBAI, May 20 (Reuters) - Shares in Indian telecom stocks rose on Thursday after an auction for 3G mobile licenses ended on Wednesday, yielding the Indian government $14.6 billion in revenues. [nSGE64I0M6]
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 19 May 2010 | 9:30 pm

National Briefing | Health: Reasons for Balking at Swine Flu Shot

Americans who did not get swine flu shots avoided them either because they did not think the virus was a serious threat or they were nervous about the vaccine itself

Source: NYT > Health | 19 May 2010 | 9:11 pm

National Briefing | West: California: DNA Tests Criticized

The Center for Genetics and Society is calling for the University of California, Berkeley, to suspend a project in which freshmen will be asked to provide samples of their DNA for analysis.

Source: NYT > Health | 19 May 2010 | 9:09 pm

New York Soda Tax Plan Would Give Diet Drinks a Break

Under a revised plan by Gov. David A. Paterson of New York, bottled water would also not be subject to the state sales tax.

Source: NYT > Health | 19 May 2010 | 9:04 pm

Two New Applied Biosystems Forensic Kits Approved For Use By The National DNA Index System

Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) announced that its Applied Biosystems Identifiler® Direct and Identifiler® Plus forensic kits have been approved by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation for use by laboratories generating DNA profiles for inclusion in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) CODIS Database. The advanced capabilities of these new forensic kits, combined with the Applied Biosystems MiniFiler™ kit, which was NDIS approved last year, enable a new era of efficiency and effectiveness for forensic DNA laboratories...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 May 2010 | 9:00 pm

National Pest Management Association Prepares To Launch Crucial Pest Control Initiative In Haitian Hospitals

A delegation from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has returned from a fact-finding mission in Haiti where the group surveyed pest conditions in hospitals in Port-au-Prince resulting from the January 2010 earthquake. The conditions within these facilities are deplorable as medical facilities are overrun with fly, cockroach, mosquito and rodent infestations - all of which can transmit serious diseases, such as E-Coli and Salmonella from flies and cockroaches, malaria and dengue fever from mosquitoes or cause respiratory distress due to the presence of rodent droppings...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 May 2010 | 8:00 pm

Education For Health Study Highlights Devastating Global Economic And Social Impact Of COPD

A study presented today at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Conference in New Orleans by leading charity, Education for Health (EFH), shows that the economic toll of COPD is set to soar1 as the disease heads towards being the third biggest cause of death globally by 20202. The international and expert-led survey is the first of its kind detailing the impact of COPD on a working-age population and highlights an urgent need to keep individuals with COPD active and contributing to society for the benefit of all1...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 May 2010 | 7:00 pm

Intel Study Reveals Telehealth Will Dramatically Transform Health Care

Health care delivery in the United States will undergo dramatic changes over the next 10 years through the adoption of telehealth, according to a national survey of health care and information technology professionals sponsored by Intel Corporation. The study found that a majority of decision makers believe that the emergence of telehealth will have a major role in improving the quality and delivery of care to an increasingly chronically ill and aging population...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 May 2010 | 6:00 pm

Call to discuss dying days care

Doctors are being urged to help terminally ill patients discuss dying well in advance of their final days.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 5:02 pm

Study Published In Journal Of Dental Research: Body's Own Stem Cells Leads To Tooth Regeneration

In a statement today, StemSave™ Inc., the market leader in the field of stem cell recovery and cryo-preservation lauds research published in the current issue of the Journal of Dental Research citing a new technique pioneered by the authors that can orchestrate the body's own stem cells to regenerate teeth. StemSave commends the authors for their groundbreaking work. "These findings represent the first report of regeneration of anatomically shaped tooth-like structures in vivo by cell homing" Dr. Jeremy Mao and his colleagues say in the paper. By homing stem cells, Dr...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 May 2010 | 5:00 pm

Clinuvel Unveils SCENESSE(R) Following European Brand Approval

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV; XETRA-DAX: UR9; ADR: CLVLY) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Name Review Group (NRG) and the Agency's Committee for Human Medicinal Products (CHMP) has approved the company's proposed trade name - SCENESSE® (pronounced "sen-esse") - for its proprietary first-in-class medicinal photoprotective drug. SCENESSE, a registered trademark, is owned by Clinuvel and will be used throughout the centralised drug approval process with the EMA, covering all 27 member states, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 May 2010 | 4:00 pm

Nintendo Wii Gets the AHA Thumbs-up

The video-game maker Nintendo is now allowed to put the AHA "heart check" logo on all Wii virtual exercise and active game systems. The endorsement is designed to engage the huge number of gamers in the US and to get more people physically active.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 3:55 pm

Avoid Heparin "Bridging" When Implanting Cardiac Devices: Study

Heparin bridging while withholding warfarin before implantation of a heart rhythm device substantially increases the risk of bleeding, new research shows.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 3:49 pm

Babies Lose Maternal Measles Antibodies After a Few Months

Maternal measles antibodies wane earlier than previously thought, leaving infants susceptible to the virus for several months under current immunization guidelines, Belgian researchers report in a May 18th online paper in BMJ.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 3:49 pm

APOE Genotype Modulates Alzheimer's Disease Phenotype

APOE carrier status is found to exert a strong influence on the cognitive and neuroanatomical expression of Alzheimer's disease, findings that have implications for care.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 3:16 pm

FDA may disclose more details on drug, food safety (AP)

AP - The nation's top drug regulator proposed Wednesday to disclose more information about safety problems with the drugs and devices it rejects.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 19 May 2010 | 3:08 pm

Conceptus(R) Receives FDA Approval On Essure's Bilateral Placement Rate To 96.9%

Conceptus Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTS), developer of the Essure(R) procedure, the first and proven non-surgical permanent birth control method, announced today that the third generation (ESS305) of the Essure procedure has received FDA-approval for an improved bilateral placement rate of 96.9%. Improvement in the hysteroscopic time of 9 minutes is an additional benefit. The bilateral placement rate, at first attempt, has increased from 94.6% to 96...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 19 May 2010 | 3:00 pm

Better Long-Term Outcome With Less Invasive Procedure for Lumbar Stenosis

Limited decompression for lumbar stenosis produced reductions in patients' symptoms; bilateral laminotomy yielded significant benefits and appeared superior to laminectomy or unilateral laminotomy.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 2:56 pm

Flexible Treatment Intervention Significantly Better Than Usual Care for Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care

An innovative program designed to treat 4 common anxiety disorders in primary care is superior to usual care in improving anxiety symptoms and functional disability.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 2:41 pm

Radiosurgery Effective Treatment for Large Acoustic Neuromas

Stereotactic radiosurgery is an effective and durable treatment for large acoustic neuromas and results in better preservation of cranial nerve function compared with open surgery.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 2:18 pm

New Research Suggests That Mode of Delivery Does Not Affect Neonatal Outcomes

A new study on very young preterm infants (23 to 30 weeks of gestation) shows that neonatal morbidity and mortality is not affected by mode of delivery.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 2:01 pm

With autism, 'the hard road is sticking in'

Conventional wisdom has held that families of autism have a higher rate of divorce than others, but a new study challenges this notion.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 19 May 2010 | 1:55 pm

Canned Food May Expose People to BPA

A study by consumer groups shows bisphenol A is in 46 out of 50 cans that were tested.
WebMD Health News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 1:42 pm

WHO Panel Will Explore Possible Industry Influence on Pandemic Influenza Decisions

The expert committee will examine confidential agreements between businesses and WHO in its assessment of how the agency responded to the A(H1N1) influenza pandemic.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 May 2010 | 1:36 pm

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