Topic: Health
Babies and young children naturally lose their primary teeth, but that's no excuse for delaying good dental hygiene. Healthy children's teeth are an important foundation for future health. Obviously c ... moreChildren as young as four weeks old are being fed a poor diet of biscuits, ice-cream and soft drinks, according to new research. A new study found some month-old babies had been introduced to high fat ... more
There is a flurry of activity surrounding the controversial Avandia diabetes pill. The UK #8217;s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency says the GlaxoSmithKline drug #8220;no longer has ... more
Rosiglitazone: what went wrong? Correspondence to: dcohen@bmj.com Over 10 years after the diabetes drug rosig ... more
Rosiglitazone: what went wrong? Correspondence to: dcohen@bmj.com Over 10 years after the diabetes drug rosig ... more
Here are the top posts from this past week, based on the number of times they were viewed.1. Statins for heart disease and stroke, and debunking statin myths2. Treating vitamin D deficiency requires ... more
by Jerome Groopman, MD and Pamela Hartzband, MDAt a recent weekly case conference at our hospital, we heard about a young woman with an elevated testosterone level. The patient was evaluated by Jame ... more
Under Obamacare, the folks in Washington are given the task of finding ways to make health care more affordable. Medicare Chief Donald Berwick, a fan of Brittain #39;s failing National Health Service, ... more
Encourage your child to stop ... more
Prevent painful chapping ... more
Expert urges parents to pack some variety and nutrition into kids' lunch boxes ... more
VOA News examines President Barack Obama's $63 billion Global Health Initiative (GHI), noting the initiative's emphasis on cost-effective strategies to improve child- and maternal-health as well as pr ... more
Surer Footing For Medicare The Washington Post Under the act, Medicare is stronger than it has been in years, and seniors will get new benefits. That's no illusion; that's progress (Dr. Donald Berwick ... more
Urban Institute/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: The Health Status Of New Medicaid Enrollees Under Health Reform - Using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, authors of this paper found "strong eviden ... more
State News: Ohio, Florida Take Advantage Of Federal Health Funds; Mass. Psychiatrists Win Court Case
As many as 5 million uninsured kids are eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, according to a report published Friday in the journal Health Affairs, Reuters reports. "An est ... more
The Washington Post: "Amid high unemployment and a weak economy, employers have been shifting health care costs to workers, according to a study released Thursday. The premiums that employees pay for ... more
News outlets are following the politics and rhetoric surrounding the new health law. NPR reports on six myths perpetuated by some critics of the law. They include: the law helps President ... more
A blood test to diagnose which heart attack survivors will suffer heart failure is the goal of a new five-year, $11.6 million contract to the UT Health Science Center San Antonio from the National Hea ... more
Cancer diagnosis and treatment planning took another major step forward with the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and installation of a second positron emission tomography/c ... more
Mind today reveals shocking new evidence about the devastating impact a visit from the bailiffs can have on your mental health. 50% of people surveyed by the charity reported suicidal feelings after a ... more
For the estimated 83,000 women who will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer in 2010, participation in clinical trials offers an opportunity both to ensure that future patients benefit from the most ... more
Biologists at the University of California, San Diego have discovered that a gene critical for programmed cell death is also important in the loss of adult stem cells, a finding that could help to imp ... more
Lancet Editorial Makes Recommendations For Health-System Strengthening "There is strong consensus in the global health community, among donors, recipient countries, and policy makers, about ... more
The Health Protection Agency is aware of a significant increase in reports of cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Northern Greece. To date there have been 164 cases and 14 deaths reported in Greece, mos ... more
Although codeine-ibuprofen can be considered a relatively weak opioid analgesic, it is nevertheless addictive and more research is needed to develop health care responses to its misuse, according to a ... more
Australians' blasé attitude towards medicines is leading to further health problems for many people and is placing avoidable pressure on our health system. An article published in MJA has detaile ... more
�Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the funding of a project in New York that will improve wastewater services for the Village of Monticello, create construction jobs and support co ... more
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the funding of a project in California that will improve wastewater services for the community of Los Osos, create construction jobs and support community d ... more
Rarely have we faced so many daunting clinical challenges in infectious disease with so few clinical choices in our armamentarium. Equally rarely have we had so few potential agents in development to ... more
The concept of never events sounds appealing. via Report safety not never events db #8217;s Medical Rants. Agree, on his take. Related posts:OSHA Faults Hospital for Workplace Violence Vio ... more
Biologists at the University of California, San Diego have discovered that a gene critical for programmed cell death is also important in the loss of adult stem cells, a finding that could help to imp ... more
Biologists at the University of California, San Diego have discovered that a gene critical for programmed cell death is also important in the loss of adult stem cells, a finding that could help to imp ... more
Plaque-causing bacteria can jailbreak from the mouth into the bloodstream and increase your risk of heart attack says a scientist at the Society for General Microbiology #8217;s autumn meeting in Nott ... more
BBC News - Diabetes drug still available despite suspension advice: "Panorama: A Risk Worth Taking? is broadcast on BBC One, Monday 6 September at 2030 BST or watch again on BBC iPlayer- Sent using Go ... more
Avastin cancer drug timeline:"1997: Genentech begins clinical trials of Avastin on cancer patients.February 2004: FDA approves Avastin to treat colon cancer.October 2006: FDA approves Avastin to treat ... more
BBC News - Diabetes drug still available despite suspension advice: "Panorama: A Risk Worth Taking? is broadcast on BBC One, Monday 6 September at 2030 BST or watch again on BBC iPlayer- Sent using Go ... more
Avastin cancer drug timeline:"1997: Genentech begins clinical trials of Avastin on cancer patients.February 2004: FDA approves Avastin to treat colon cancer.October 2006: FDA approves Avastin to treat ... more
In a first person paper published in the August 27, 2010 issue of Childhood Obesity, Dr. Melinda Sothern, Director of Health Promotion and Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New ... more
School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pro ... more
Only about one in every six Americans who have ever been overweight or obese loses weight and maintains that loss, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. While that number is larger ... more
Ten years on, Martin McKee reflects on report placing health system performance rankings firmly on political agenda. Martin McKee, Professor of European Health at the London School of Hygiene Tropic ... more
Major depression is a common and disabling brain condition marked not only by the presence of depressed mood but also by its effects on sleep, energy, decision-making, memory and thoughts of death or ... more
Scripps Research Institute scientists have identified two proteins with potential to be important targets for research into a wide range of health problems, including pain, deafness, and cardiac and k ... more
In a first person paper published in the August 27, 2010 issue of Childhood Obesity, Dr. Melinda Sothern, Director of Health Promotion and Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New ... more
School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pro ... more
In a first person paper published in the August 27, 2010 issue of Childhood Obesity, Dr. Melinda Sothern, Director of Health Promotion and Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New ... more
School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pro ... more
Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health ... more
The number of health plan outlets is small but is expected to grow as more consumers look to buy individual policies. ... more
A new study details possible changes, including pay structures that offer incentives to coordinate care among clinics, physicians and hospitals. ... more
Earning incentives for meaningful use requires your EMR system to communicate with other technology systems outside your office. But how do you make that happen? ... more
An Iowa ophthalmologist and a Pennsylvania internist epitomize the health reform choices offered by the two major parties. ... more
* UK safety experts want Glaxo's Avandia pulled from sale * Regulator's advisory group says risks outweigh benefits * European drugs regulators hold special meeting this week * Glaxo says dru ... more
* UK safety experts want Glaxo's Avandia pulled from sale * Regulator's advisory group says risks outweigh benefits * European drugs regulators hold special meeting this week * Glaxo says dru ... more
Biologists have discovered that a gene critical for programmed cell death is also important in the loss of adult stem cells, a finding that could help to improve the health and well-being of patients ... more
A second look at British registry data indicates that esophageal cancer may be more common after all in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs, a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis, for long ... more
A second look at British registry data indicates that esophageal cancer may be more common after all in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs, a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis, for long ... more
The phrase therapeutic hypothermia sounds like a contradiction in terms. How could hypothermia, or dangerously low body temperature, be therapeutic? Yet according to a recent Reuters article, a ... more
Robert Webster, an influenza expert, says health authorities worldwide need to remain watchful for possible influenza outbreaks, despite swine flu being much less deadly than people had originally fea ... more
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants account for at least 10% of outpatient visits and increasingly are being used to handle patient care in emergency departments, according to previous resear ... more
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School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pr ... more
Here are the top posts from this past month, based on the number of times they were viewed.1. Apple s iPad on medical rounds, a hands on physician review2. Why primary care is like air traffic contr ... more
After a comprehensive review, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced that they have found no cause linking Pampers Dry Max diapers and reports of diaper rash and othe ... more
As the FDA oversaw a massive egg recall for possible salmonella contamination, most Americans were aware of the outbreak and substantial numbers took steps to protect themselves from getting sick, acc ... more
School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pro ... more
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland has called on the Executive to take the advice of the Health and Social Development Ministers and follow Scotland's lead in proposing a minimum p ... more
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan highlighted the Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge to enroll five mil ... more
Under an agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) will provide support for primary and urgent care services in ... more
by Drew Rosielle, MDRecently, the New York Times reported of the movement in Washington State to officially do something about prescription opioid abuse, coming on the heels of course of the FDA rejec ... more
s/2006/06/26/health/main1753620.shtml?tag=dsGoogleModule">CBS News:A 2006 study questioned the acceptability of minor episodic memory loss in older adults as normal. Episodic memory loss includes thin ... more
While most frequently associated with women's health, age-related hormone changes, often dubbed menopause, can occur in men as well, causing symptoms of fatigue, mood swings, decreased desire for sex, ... more
Elsevier has announced the publication of four important position statements from the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas on common management problems in the pos ... more
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by Joseph PadudaThe recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick as head of CMS has incited a furor among politicians outraged at what they claim are his advocacy for rationing and fondness for Britai ... more
Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year right ... more
Elsevier has announced the publication of four important position statements from the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas on common management problems in the pos ... more
A chemical that rid mice of malaria-causing parasites after a single oral dose may eventually become a new malaria drug if further tests in animals and people uphold the promise of early findings. The ... more
One of the most severe complications of brain surgery is a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs called a pulmonary embolism. But a Loyola University Health System study published in the Journal ... more
Cincinnati, OH, September 2, 2010 The existence of chronic Lyme disease is an issue of sharp debate within the medical community. Some health care workers who call themselves "Lyme literate" insist t ... more
The results of a three-year research project into pandemic flu preparedness in Europe will be launched at a meeting in Brussels in September. The results of the PHLawFlu (Public Health Law Flu) confer ... more
Physician Executive Leadership Center (PELC), the nation's only executive search firm focused solely on the recruitment and placement of physicians in executive leadership positions, is conducting the ... more
The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission (Commission) will host the Third Annual Maryland Stem Cell Research Symposium in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National In ... more
AVAC issues a call to action to donors, policy-makers, researchers and advocates to ensure that critical follow-up studies to the landmark CAPRISA 004 microbicide trial receive the economic and politi ... more
The first clinical trials on a new investigational drug being developed to treat infections caused by Hepatitis C virus have been successfully completed. Completion of the initial phase (phase 1a) o ... more
Study shows women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations significantly reduce their risk of breast and ovarian cancer with preventive surgeries SAN ANTONIO, TX (Sept. 3) A long-term study of women ... more
Major depression is a common and disabling brain condition marked not only by the presence of depressed mood but also by its effects on sleep, energy, decision-making, memory and thoughts of death or ... more
Blood glucose monitoring is an important part of controlling diabetes, but the current method for glucose testing has some significant drawbacks. Patients test their blood glucose twice daily, reco ... more
Ultrasound sclerotherapy resolves hydrosalpinx with no ill effect on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer, researchers from the People's Republic of China reported online August 2nd in Fer ... more
Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information ... more
Antidepressants rarely trigger suicidal thoughts or behaviors, suggests a large study of patients in European psychiatric hospitals. Reuters Health Information ... more
A sutureless and scalpel-free circumcision technique saves time and money, according to investigators, who have used this technique for the past 4 years. Reuters Health Information ... more
A study shows 4-fold higher death rate in men with insomnia vs. normal sleepers. WebMD Health News ... more
A study shows about 48% of Americans take at least 1 prescription drug. WebMD Health News ... more
by Larry Husten, PhDThe authors call it an in-office linguistic study and write that it was conducted to assess physician patient discussions of mixed dyslipidemia. But it s really ... more
by Joe FlowerThe rapidly ramifying crisis in health care may (we can pray) end all delusions. It may at least begin to weaken them by exposing them to the light, to the sobering effects of reality.T ... more
Last month, we debunked an email which claims that folks will have to pay taxes on their group health benefits starting next year. That is patently false.But it is true that new reporting requirements ... more
Mary Harney, Minister for Health Children, yesterday (Thursday 2nd September, 2010) welcomed the publication of the findings of the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study, which she launched in July 200 ... more
There are still about 4.7 million uninsured American children who are eligible for CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) or Medicaid and are not enrolled, says a new report published in the journ ... more
The US worker is paying an average of $482 extra this year for family health coverage, 14% more than last year, even though total premiums - including what employers contribute - only rose 3% to an av ... more
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Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insul ... more
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More than 48 percent of all Americans took at least one prescription drug each month in 2008, which amounts to a 10 percent increase over the previous decade, according to a new report from the US Cen ... more
In what is being described as the first judgment of its kind in the UK, a family was awarded nearly $140,000 after a medical assessment panel consisting of two doctors and an attorney concluded that t ... more
As the nation becomes more aware of health issues related to nutrition and lifestyle choices, communities are struggling to find ways to make healthy living easier. The University of Missouri is helpi ... more
Those with PTSD at greater risk than peers with combat injuries but no stress disorder, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Veterans and ... more
Here's how it could impair your liver Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Cirrhosis ... more
Be prepared before you put baby in the tub Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Infant and Newborn Care ... more
Companies are cutting healthcare costs further amid a continuing sour economy, scaling back benefits and shifting a greater share of the expense to employees. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePl ... more
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Medicines ... more
An experimental Novartis drug can clear malaria infection in mice with a single dose and scientists say it shows promise as a possible future treatment for one of the world's major killer diseases.Sou ... more
Study finds long-distance friends less likely to sway behavior than close-knit social networks Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Healthy Living ... more
A cell phone text message -- and the buzz or beep that signals its arrival -- may not help a woman remember to pop her birth control pill, a new study suggests.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePl ... more
Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Urinary I ... more
Instead, depressive symptoms likely to increase, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Smoking and Youth, Teen Mental Health ... more
'Code Blue' emergencies at VA center declined 57 percent in first two years, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cardiac Arrest, Health Facilities ... more
by Colin Son, MDThe primary care-specialist pay gap is a popular target for those eager for reform. The gap is hailed independently as an example of and a cause of the lack of focus on primary care ... more
by Edward Pullen, MDThis evening I went to a meeting of many of the independent physicians in our community who came together to discuss ways we can help each other to remain viable as relatively sm ... more
Apparently, Sen Ron Wyden (D-IHOP) agrees with us that the so-called Individual Mandate is evil. Previously, of course, he was all for it; in fact, it was a centerpiece of his own "Healthy Americans A ... more
What does the Capitol Visitors Center and Obamacare have in common?The CVC was supposed to make it easier for visitors to access Washington landmarks and make their visit more pleasant.The CVC origina ... more
Here are possible warning signs ... more
It's been linked to fewer health problems ... more
New Malaria Drug Shows Promise: Study Double Hand Transplant Patient Doing 'Fantastic' Study Questions Cleanliness Of Home Kitchens /div ... more
Elsevier announced the publication of four important position statements from the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas on common management problems in the post-re ... more
Many people with developmental disability are sedentary and obese, have poor diet, and consequently suffer from conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, hypertension and type 2 diabete ... more
Prompted by clinical research into the early initiation of antiretroviral therapies for HIV performed at the GHESKIO clinic in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the World Health Organization (WHO) has revised it ... more
Three University of Massachusetts Amherst scientists have received a four-year, $1.2 million EUREKA grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study folding and misfolding of secretory ... more
Nova Southeastern University recently received a $2.1-million federal grant to provide training to improve care for South Florida's large geriatric population now and for the future. The 5-year gran ... more
Patricia Russo, chairman of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America provided keynote remarks and joined Steve Pasierb, Partnership CEO and Ken Winters, PhD., chairman of the organization's science adv ... more
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that Cincinnati and Detroit are the two final pilot communities selected under the new Beacon Community Program that is using health information technol ... more
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's Self Care Program has won Australia's leading health promotion award for its rheumatoid arthritis campaign. The Australian Journal of Pharmacy Award for the B ... more
Debunking Medicare Myths Kaiser Health News What's needed most today in American health care is innovative change which drives up productivity and value. With the right incentives, that's what the pri ... more
San Francisco Chronicle: "A report released Wednesday found foreclosures have not only economic consequences, but create health problems for the people and families involved -- and those effects can r ... more
Chicago Tribune: "Target Corp., renewing its push into retail medicine, will open eight new clinics in the Chicago area and Palm Beach, Fla., giving a boost to a form of health care delivery that has ... more
MarketWatch: More warnings about credit cards - including those to pay for health care services - are coming from New York's elected officials. Sen. Charles Schumer sent a letter to the Federal Reserv ... more
The growth rate of health spending is at its slowest in a half-century, "a sign that people are forgoing medical care during the recession," according to an "analysis of government data" by USA Today. ... more
Democrats are likely to again push to give billions in health coverage assistance to Ground Zero workers when they return from their recess, Roll Call reports. "A Democratic leadership aide said Tuesd ... more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is tasked with enforcing safety and health legislation, should take doctors-in-training under its purview, consumer and health advocacy ... more
A new Commonwealth Fund report estimates that "about 16.6 million workers are employed by small businesses that are eligible for health insurance tax credits" under the new health law but only 3.4 mil ... more
News outlets are reporting that some states and businesses who oppose parts or all of the health reform law are applying for the financial relief it provides. The Hill: "About two dozen b ... more
Celsion Corporation (Nasdaq: CLSN), a biotechnology drug development company, announced that it has been awarded a competitive Phase I Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grant from the Nat ... more
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) announced today that it has signed a contract valued at up to $28.7 million with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), an institute w ... more
Mr John Moloney T.D., Minister for Disability and Mental Health noted the publication of the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) Annual Report for 2009. The Report details the initiatives by ... more
Installers, designers, maintenance firms and manufacturers of electric gates, are being urged to seriously consider new safety advice issued by the Health and Safety Executive today, following the rec ... more
New research based on a study at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, shows that hospital inpatients are, on average, likely to miss out on almost 10% of their medication doses. The study, will be presented a ... more
The National Institutes of Health has announced that it has awarded the first new grants under the Biomedical Research on the International Space Station (BioMed-ISS) initiative, a collaborative effor ... more
Congolese Community Leaders Warned U.N. About Security; 240 Rape Victims Now Identified "Congolese community leaders say they begged local U.N. officials and army commanders to protect villagers ... more
Regional Director of WHO for Africa Luis Sambo discussed during the 60th session of the Africa Committee of the WHO how the global economic situation could impact funding for health programs in Africa ... more
Responding to the decision by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) not to recommend sorafenib (Nexavar®) as a treatment for advanced liver cancer, Mike Hobday, Head of Cam ... more
Celsion Corporation (Nasdaq: CLSN), a biotechnology drug development company, announced that it has been awarded a competitive Phase I Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grant from the Nat ... more
Athens, Ga. Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other cellskidney, brain, heart or skin ... more
New research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and treatment strategies. The study, published by Cell Press in the September 3r ... more
UCSF researchers today unveiled a prototype model of the first implantable artificial kidney, in a development that one day could eliminate the need for dialysis. The device, which would include thous ... more
Researchers at The University of Western Ontario have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks. Stressors such as j ... more
Clinical trials for promising new drug candidate are planned LA JOLLA, CA August 30, 2010 An international team led by scientists from The Scripps Research Institute, the Swiss Tropical Instit ... more
A scientific breakthrough on how HIV takes control of cell division Montreal, September 3, 2010 Dr. Éric A. Cohen, Director of the Human Retrovirology research unit at the Institut de recherches c ... more
New findings may lead to the development of more effective therapies for inflammation, wounds and malignant tumors LA JOLLA, CA August 31, 2010 In two closely related studies, two teams of Scr ... more
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Merck Co has postponed the closure of some of its Dutch operations while it negotiates with executives and workers on potential alternatives, including a sale o ... more
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Merck Co has postponed the closure of some of its Dutch operations while it negotiates with executives and workers on potential alternatives, including a sale o ... more
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, Kidney Diseases ... more
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Related MedlinePlus Page: Tuberculosis ... more
Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Lead Poisoning, Puberty ... more
Source: National Human Genome Research Institute - Related MedlinePlus Page: Genes and Gene Therapy ... more
School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality -- and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pr ... more
While drug maker Allergan has pled guilty to illegally marketing its drug Botox for unapproved uses such as migraines, CBS News has learned that the manufacturer has been busy testing the drug overse ... more
Are we at risk of being at risk? -- Godlee 341 -- bmj.com: "Are we at risk of being at risk? Fiona Godlee, editor, BMJ fgodlee@bmj.comWho decides what constitutes a disease and what is normality? Ov ... more
While drug maker Allergan has pled guilty to illegally marketing its drug Botox for unapproved uses such as migraines, CBS News has learned that the manufacturer has been busy testing the drug overse ... more
Are we at risk of being at risk? -- Godlee 341 -- bmj.com: "Are we at risk of being at risk? Fiona Godlee, editor, BMJ fgodlee@bmj.comWho decides what constitutes a disease and what is normality? Ov ... more
The journey toward health care reform reached a historic milestone March 22 when the House approved legislation that would extend coverage to 32 million more Americans and impose new restrictions on t ... more
Individuals are more likely to acquire new health practices while living in networks with dense clusters of connections -- that is, when in close contact with people they already know well. ... more
Scientists have identified two proteins with potential to be important targets for research into a wide range of health problems, including pain, deafness, and cardiac and kidney dysfunction. ... more
A chemical that rid mice of malaria-causing parasites after a single oral dose may eventually become a new malaria drug if further tests in animals and people uphold the promise of early findings. The ... more
Some airplane reading, catching up with RSS Feeds on a program that is one of my "favorite things", Netnewswire. File under: What happens when you forget to add value to the customer. From Phillip Mil ... more
Submucosal injections of succinylated gelatin improve endoscopic resection of large sessile polyps of the colon, Australian researchers report in an August 17th online paper in the American Journal of ... more
The risk of vertebral fractures with androgen deprivation therapy can be cut in half with daily doses of toremifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, phase III trial data show. Reuters Healt ... more
Nearly 100 million children in China will be vaccinated against measles this month to help eliminate the disease, a leading cause of avoidable death and disability in developing countries, the WHO sai ... more
Scientists studying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have found that blood platelets are key in its development and say their findings in the lab suggest platelet inhibitors may offer a new way to t ... more
An antibiotic that gets its microbe-fighting power from insect proteins was effective at attacking a common infection that afflicts blast victims in war zones, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. Re ... more
Cardiometabolic risk factors for psychiatric outpatients, including obesity, hypertension, and glucose abnormalities, are often untreated, according to a US mental health clinic screening program. M ... more
by Douglas Perednia, MDThinking is hard work. This is why so few people bother. At least voluntarily. So whenever it seems like the threat of brainwork looms in modern American medicine, we ca ... more
by WhiteCoat, MDAfter seeing Mrs. WhiteCoat argue on the phone with Medco representatives for 20 minutes about why one of her 80+ year old patients hadn t received her medicine despite three lost ... more
Study finds long-distance friends less likely to sway behavior than close-knit social networks ... more
Where's the beef? Rather, where are the Escherichia coli (commonly referred to and spelled as E. coli) in my beef? It has been found that infrared spectroscopy detects E. coli (named for discovery b ... more
US researchers found that short sleep and insomnia was linked to a four times higher risk of early death in men; they urged public health policy makers to emphasize earlier diagnosis and treament of ... more
Organic strawberries were found to have more vitamin C and antioxidants than non-organic ones, and they also had a nicer taste, but are 13.4% smaller and have considerably lower levels of dietary mine ... more
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I have the pleasure of hosting this week #39;s Health Wonk Review. For those unfamiliar with the HWR, it #39;s a biweekly roundup of interesting posts on health care policy and polity. Come on by! r ... more
Insomnia and other sleep disorders are very common, yet are not generally well understood by doctors and other health care professionals. Now the British Association for Psychopharmacology has release ... more
Health professionals have a responsibility to respect and support patients who use cannabis for medicinal purposes, but must stay within the law and follow professional guidance at all times. UK resea ... more
Nearly one out of every three American children is clinically overweight or obese. The health and well-being of future generations is undeniably at risk. And yet the fastest-growing fitness club chain ... more
News outlets report on how the delivery of health care is being changed by empowered patients. USA Today: "In the past, most patients placed their entire trust in the hands of their physici ... more
University of Illinois scientists will learn whether protein supplements and cycling during treatments can help dialysis patients fight cardiovascular disease and retain physical function, thanks to a ... more
On average, a lower blood pressure goal was no better than the standard blood pressure goal at slowing progression of kidney disease among African-Americans who had chronic kidney disease resulting fr ... more
Actor Michael Douglas last night stunned a television audience with the announcement that he has "late stage IV throat cancer." WebMD Health News ... more
California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drugs and Young People, Hispanic-American Health ... more
Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity in Children, Sleep Disorders, Teen Health ... more
Take care not to scratch the cornea Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Eye Injuries ... more