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Residents warned of signs of heat-related illnesses Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:28PMResidents of Putnam County may want to crank up their air conditioners because it may be hot now, but it's only going to get worse. With the National Weather Service calling for an excessive heat...
Hospital TB alert after three cases Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:12PMHealth bosses are working to establish whether three cases of tuberculosis at Belfast City Hospital are linked. Related Stories Deadly superbug C. difficile fears spark hygiene clampdown
Bachmann says migraines are under control, not an issue Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:22PMDisputes that condition is incapacitating.
UAB launches new schizophrenia studies Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:19PMIn a high school class of 300 for example, three may have schizophrenia. It’s a disease that is not well understood, not well treated and can be devastating.
Vascular disease management increasingly important Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:14PMAs the population ages and obesity and diabetes increase, more people suffer from non-cardiac vascular diseases. In the July/August issue of Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, published by Elsevier, a series of articles from recognized experts on key topics in vascular disease and endovascular medicine provide an insightful compendium of the evidence available to help improve the care of this ...
New ways for treating diabetes Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:30AMSurgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center are innovating new ways to treat diabetes using techniques from weight-loss surgery, including experimental procedures to improve blood glucose levels and address a major complication of the disease.
Darren White retires Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:37PMAmidst a slue of controversy Albuquerque Public Safety Director, Darren White, has announced his decision to retire in a statement sent to Mayor Richard Berry.
Darren White Retires From City Post Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:28PMAlbuquerque Public Safety Director Darren White announced his retirement late Friday afternoon.
XGEVA® (Denosumab) Granted Marketing Authorization in the European Union Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:08AMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for XGEVA® (denosumab) for the prevention of skeletal-related events (SREs) (pathological fracture, radiation to bone, spinal cord compression or surgery to bone) in adults with bone metastases from solid tumors. This approval of XGEVA ...
Are Narrow Blood Vessels to Blame in MS? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:33AMDespite a few well-publicized studies and many hopeful patients waiting for treatment, there is no good evidence that multiple sclerosis, or MS, is caused by a blood vessel condition, a fresh look at the medical literature finds
Crestor and Zocor Drugs Linked to Muscle Degeneration, Rhabdomyolysis Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:30AMCrestor and Zocor are widely-used prescription strength drugs designed to lower "bad cholesterol". Both drugs are classified as "statins", medicine which lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.
Suit Claims Doctor, Elkin Hospital At Fault In Death Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:11AMA medical malpractice lawsuit has been brought against an Elkin doctor and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital by the estate of a woman who died shortly after giving birth there in 2009.
Murder suspect had misdemeanor cases dismissed for psychological reasons Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:55AMThe man accused of beating and stabbing a Waco resident to death in January had at least six criminal cases against him dismissed in the past 10 years on psychological grounds.
A night of laughs for a cause Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:18AMComedians to hold event for Clifton detective
Dr. Gott: Support groups aid RSD patients Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:03PMQ I have had Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) for almost 30 years. Maybe if it had been diagnosed at the onset of my symptoms, I would not have full-body RSD today, but years ago not many doctors knew about this condition.
The Mark Midei Cases: Patient A Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:31PMThe document containing the final decision of the Maryland State Board of Physicians revoking the medical license of Mark Midei includes extensive details about 5 cases (Patients A-E) reviewed by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), along with expert testimony about the cases by Midei himself, William O'Neill, Midei's expert witness, and Matthews Chacko, the state's expert witness. ...
Sizzling summer Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:11PMWith the death of a 4-year-old Cleburne girl who was found in the family’s SUV on Monday, health experts want to remind parents that as the intense heat continues, children’s bodies overheat easily and infants and children under age 4 are among those at greatest risk for heat-related illnesses.
FDA Warns of Transvaginal Mesh Device’s Serious Health Dangers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:11PMThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday issued a warning that urges patients and their doctors to consider alternative treatments to use of surgical mesh in certain transvaginal procedures. Transvaginal mesh (TVM) is a medical device used to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) – both condition which may develop following childbirth and pregnancy. The ...
Don't Pass On H1N1 Fearing Guillain-Barre Researchers Ask Public Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:36AMIt has been a long debate in the United States as to whether or not vaccines used to battle the H1N1 outbreaks of recent lead to the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare disorder that causes the body's immune system to turn against itself, resulting in muscle weakness and even paralysis. A new study says no such chance. In 1976, a vaccine used during a U.S...
Are narrow blood vessels to blame in MS? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:18AMNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite a few well-publicized studies and many hopeful patients waiting for treatment, there is no good evidence that multiple sclerosis, or MS, is caused by a blood vessel condition, a fresh look at the medical literature finds.
Sick child, real treatment? Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:24PMHere's a troublesome ethical question for you: A child has been diagnosed with a fatal disease. The
New Therapy for Enlarged Prostate May Bypass Unpleasant Side Effects Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:32PMTUESDAY, March 29 (HealthDay News) -- A minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate that limits blood supply to the prostate seems to be just as effective as surgery but without the risk of debilitating side effects, such as impotence and urinary incontinence.
Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Abnormal Heart Rhythm Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:31PMFRIDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- People with two common inflammatory diseases stand a higher chance of developing a heart condition that is strongly associated with stroke, a new study suggests.
Many Heart Patients Place False Hope in Angioplasty Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:30PMWEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Many heart patients harbor the misguided notion that angioplasty, a common procedure to open clogged arteries, will also cut their risk of heart attacks and death, a new study shows.
Evidence Weak to Support Many Medications for Autism: Study Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:29PMMONDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- Little evidence supports the use of most medications for treating autism in children, with the exception of the anti-psychotic drugs risperidone and aripiprazole that have shown success in controlling severely disruptive, hyperactive and repetitive behaviors, a new study shows.
Health Highlights: June 13, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:20PMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiledby the editors of HealthDay:
Could a Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer's? Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:19PMMONDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- The low-fat, low-glycemic diet often promoted for general health and well-being may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease if adopted early in life, researchers say.
Hand Movements May Give Clues to ADHD Severity Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:16PMMONDAY, Feb. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Measuring hand-movement control in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may reveal insights into the brain-based differences of those with the condition, according to two new studies.
When Docs Own MRIs, Back Pain Scans Increase: Study Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:55PMWEDNESDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors are far more likely to refer patients complaining of lower back pain for an expensive MRI scan if they own or lease such imaging equipment, a new study indicates.
Hospitals full of flu babies Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:00AMSTRONGER flu strains, including swine flu, have caused a 30 per cent increase in the number of babies admitted to hospital over the past two years.
Inside hidden world of Inverbrackie Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:30AMSIX months after the first asylum seekers were moved to Inverbrackie, the local community is still being kept at arm's length from the new arrivals.
Dr. Donohue: Shaky feeling may have something to do with low blood sugar Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:16AMQ. I feel shaky. If I grab something to eat or drink, the feeling goes away. My sister-in-law had similar problems, and she was told it was hypoglycemia. Do you think I have the same thing?
Medtronic Advises Of Battery Problem With Drug Pumps Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:30PMMedtronic, a medical technology company, advised physicians on July 8, 2011 about an issue with some of their SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pumps. The batteries, designed to last seven years, are failing after four to six years. The pumps involved do not include the Medtronic external insulin pumps for diabetes. ...
Pacemaker Device Can Cure Bowel Control Problems Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:10PMA pacemaker-like device may help those who suffer from bowel incontinence, or loss of bowel control, researchers say.
Keeping your COOL in the Summer HEAT! Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:30PMAugusta, Kan. — Heat-related Illness Heat-related illness is always of concern during hot weather, and may be characterized as heat stress, heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Medtronic warns of battery issue in some drug pumps Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:18PMCHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc has sent a letter to physicians warning about possible reduced battery performance in a small percentage of its SynchroMed II Implantable Drug Infusion Pumps, the medical device maker said on Friday.
Medtronic Issues Communication about the Potential for Reduced Battery Performance in a Small Percentage of ... Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:13AMMINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its ongoing commitment to keep patients and physicians informed about product performance and safety, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) is issuing an urgent Medical Device Correction to provide physicians with additional information about the potential for reduced battery performance in a small percentage of its SynchroMed® II Implantable Drug Infusion Pumps ...
Common cough medicine may help treat multiple sclerosis Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:37AM(Medical Xpress) -- A drug widely used in over-the-counter cough medicines appears to protect against symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a finding that could offer a new and inexpensive therapy for a condition with few effective treatment options, a study by UC Davis researchers has found.
Dr. Paul Donohue: Low blood sugar less common than doctors used to believe Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:56AMDear Dr. Donohue: The only way I can describe what happens to me is that I feel shaky. I'm not shaking visibly, but I feel like I am inside.
Texas Children's Hospital Implants Its 1st SynCardia Total Artificial Heart to Save 17-Year-Old Suffering From ... Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:02AMHouston Teen Is 1 of Only 3 Congenital Heart Patients in the U.S. Under 18 to Receive World's Only Approved Total Artificial Heart as a Bridge to Transplant
Angioplasty pros and cons: Study finds many instances of the surgery not necessary Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:16AMKANSAS CITY, Mo.— Angioplasty can ease the crushing chest pains of heart disease and help save the lives of people having heart attacks. But it is also a $12 billion industry, with more than 600,000 patients getting the procedure each year.
Epigenomics AG: Surveys Show That Patients Believe in Blood Tests for Regular Colorectal Cancer Screening Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:15AMEpigenomics AG , the cancer molecular diagnostics company, today announced the results of a survey conducted at europacolon’s first European CRC Patient Conference, The Power of Patient Voice 2011, showing that patients believe tests using blood samples would encourage more people to participate in regular screening for colorectal cancer.
Young-onset Parkinson's has its own set of problems Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:11AMMauricio Sanchez was never a gambler. When he and his wife would go to Las Vegas, he'd choose dancing over the slots. Then, suddenly, he found himself frequenting casinos at least twice a week, eventually going bankrupt and on the verge of divorce.
EANS-News: Epigenomics AG: Surveys Show That Patients Believe in Blood Tests for Regular Colorectal Cancer Screening Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:09AMCorporate news transmitted by euro adhoc. The issuer/originator is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Marketing Subtitle: Results of a joint survey by Epigenomics AG and ...
Fortunan seeks help for rare medical condition; surgeries needed to prolong life Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:48PMBrittany Wilmot of Fortuna is 20-year old who was born and raised in Humboldt County. She lived a normal life working and going to school until six months ago when all of a sudden, she experienced pain and numbness in her arm.
Facebook, Skype, and Microsoft's savvy investment Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:50PMMicrosoft has made a mint on its 4-year-old Facebook investment. But the real payoff comes from its ability to use Facebook's social network to compete with Google.
Hot weather aids many sufferers of skin disorder Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:47PMMuch can be done now to ease the symptoms of psoriasis.
University Medical Center Settles Claustrophobia Lawsuit For $150,000 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:37PMA woman who claimed that University Medical Center refused to take the needed steps to ease the severe claustrophobia she suffered while working in a cubicle will receive a $150,000 settlement. While employed as a medical data technician, Jayne Feshold
St. Luke’s study sheds light on unnecessary angioplasties Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:13PMA new study by researchers at St. Luke’s Hospital of more than 1,000 hospitals nationwide offers some of the clearest evidence yet that some heart patients are getting treatment they don’t need when undergoing non-emergency angioplasties.
A healthful laying on of hands Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:03PMMassage can make a difference to people with chronic low back pain when it’s added to their usual medical treatment, new research indicates.