| Repeat, High-Dose Chemo Can Cure Testicular Cancer |
[26 Jul 2007|04:11am] |
Repeat, High-Dose Chemo Can Cure Testicular Cancer . - WEDNESDAY, July 25 -- Intensifying the dose ofanticancer drugs can cure a large majority of men with testicular cancerafter first-line chemotherapy fails, Indiana University physiciansreport.
Health Tip: Don t Aggravate an Upset Stomach . Got an upset stomach? Here are suggestions onhow to tame it, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:Drink plenty of clear liquids, like water, ginger ale, or certainfruit juices. Drink slowly and consume only small amounts at a time toavoid aggravating the stomach.Avoid dark and heavy fluids, like cola or coffee.If you re vomiting, don t eat any solid food until you haven t beensick in at least six hours. Then, slowly introduce light foods, like drytoast or crackers.Over-the-counter medications like Pepto Bismol may help ease nausea inadults..
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| Cosmetic Eye Enhancer Leads to Disfigurement When not Injected Deeply |
[21 Jul 2007|10:10am] |
Cosmetic Eye Enhancer Leads to Disfigurement When not Injected Deeply. "PLA should not be injected superficially, especially around the eyes" According to a new study in Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, polylactic acid, used as a cosmetic enhancement to decrease volume loss around the eyes, leads to disfigurement when not injected properly. via Blackwell Publishing Press Release.
Where can I learn more about a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a diagnostic examination that allows a doctor to look inside the entire colon and rectum. via People Living With Cancer.
Hepatitis C Viremia, but Not Hepatitis B, Is Associated with Increased Diabetes Risk. "A significant mutual link between type 2 diabetes and HCV viremia existed in this HBV/HCV endemic area. There was no HCV genotype-specific difference between HCV genotype 1 and 2 in the association with type 2 diabetes." Hepatitis C Viremia, but Not Hepatitis B, Is Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes There is growing evidence regarding the association between hepatitis C virus infection and type 2 diabetes mellitus. via HIV and Hepatitis.
Does this patient have acute cholecystitis? Abstract CONTEXT: Although few patients with acute abdominal pain will prove to have cholecystitis, ruling in or ruling out acute cholecystitis consumes substantial diagnostic resources. via CiteULike.
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Submits Supplemental New Drug Application For.. "IBS-C has a significant impact on millions of Americans living with the condition" Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News Article Date: 13 Jul 2007 - 0:00 PDT Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application to the U.S.. via Medical News Today.
Heartburn Is More Than Just an Annoyance. More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn once a month, and more than 15 million suffer heartburn every day, according to the American College of Gastroenterology, which hopes to better educate the.. via Health Resources.
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| The inherent dangers of eating out too often |
[21 Jul 2007|10:10am] |
The inherent dangers of eating out too often. "In a day, each of us refluxes four per cent of the time. This is not registered by us consciously." Persistent heartburn, indigestion signs of 'hiatus hernia' Eat smaller, more frequent meals 2-3 hours before bedtime Avoid smoking, caffeine, chocolate, fatty food, alcohol Avoid bending, abdominal exercises,.. via The Hindu.
Montreal company ProMetic to develop new drug with dermatology giant Darier. A new drug designed to treat skin conditions will be developed and commercialized under an agreement between ProMetic BioSciences Inc., the drug development subsidiary of Canadian biopharmaceutical company.. via The Chronicle-Journal.
Advocate South Suburban Hospital Suggests Ways To Avoid Heartburn At Summertime Gatherings. "It may also help to eat smaller, more frequent meals." Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News Article Date: 13 Jul 2007 - 1:00 PDT Summer is a great time to attend an outside event or backyard barbeque, but for the 21 million Americans who suffer.. via Medical News Today.
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| Elsevier Announces Significant Increases in Impact Factors |
[21 Jul 2007|10:10am] |
Elsevier Announces Significant Increases in Impact Factors. "The continued increase in impact factors across our journals in both Science & Technology and Health Sciences demonstrates progress in building world class content, reflecting the dedicated effort of our editors and publishing staff" Elsevier, the leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced that more than 65 percent of its journals improved in impact factor, as reported in the.. via Innovations-report.com.
Clinical Problem Solving: Radiology: Radiology Quiz Case 2. An otherwise healthy 63-year-old man presented with a 6-month history of progressive dysphagia to solid and liquid food. via Archives General Psychiatry.
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| Most dentists want patients to drop in |
[15 Jul 2007|10:11am] |
Most dentists want patients to drop in. "Anyone wishing to join a dental practice must call the dental helpline on 01905 760111 and not turn up in person." I refer to the article in the NHS dentists waiting to fill thousands of spare spaces'. The final sentence reads: "Anyone wishing to join a dental practice must call the dental helpline on 01905 760111 and not.. via Worcester News.
American Dental Association And The Alaska Native Tribal Health.. Main Category: Dentistry News Article Date: 14 Jul 2007 - 0:00 PDT The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and the American Dental Association issued the following statement today: "We are pleased to.. via Medical News Today.
Pain-Free Laser Replaces Dentists' Drills In Sunnyvale. "That's one thing I didn't want my kids to go through." Dentist drills could be a thing of the past as some doctors are now turning to a drill-free option, NBC's medical reporter Marianne Favro reported. via NBC11.com.
Flats and shop will replace bar. "We are pleased we now have permission. It will provide retail for Wickford and is in line with the vision for this part of the town." A BAR in Wickford's town centre is set to be transformed into a complex of flats and shops, including a dentist and restaurant. via This is Southend.
Edwards Headquarters Becoming Nuisance to Neighbors. "But it hasn't really helped our business. And with a day like today, it hurt our business." Thursday marked the second postal scare in four months at John Edwards' campaign headquarters in Chapel Hill. via Free Republic.
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| Westchester Man Undergoes Heart, Kidney Transplant |
[09 Jul 2007|10:10am] |
Westchester Man Undergoes Heart, Kidney Transplant. Surgeons at the Westchester Medical Center have performed an unusual operation: a combined heart and kidney transplant. via WNBC-TV New York.
Timing of Breast Cancer Drug Affects Cardiac Risk. "It's reassuring that the results for concurrent treatment are similar to that found in clinical trials" New research suggests that the timing of when a woman receives the breast cancer drug Herceptin can influence its effect on her heart. via MedlinePlus.
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| Wellmark Drops Mercy From Lawsuit |
[03 Jul 2007|04:10pm] |
Wellmark Drops Mercy From Lawsuit. Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has dropped Mercy Medical Center from a lawsuit. via KCCI-TV Des Moines.
Health Tip: Saving a Knocked-Out Tooth. If your child has a permanent tooth knocked out, it should be considered a dental emergency, the Nemours Foundation advises. via.
Farmer dies after tractor accident. "He was very straightforward and told it like it is." Karl Hellerick, 79, may have been overcome by Tuesday's heat. More Philadelphia Suburbs news A well-known Plumsteadville farmer died after he was run over by his tractor Tuesday evening after spending the day.. via PhillyBurbs.com.
Merck Serono's Fertility Treatment Pergoveris Approved in European Union. "The European Commission approval of Pergoveris is good news for infertile women in Europe who have severe endogenous FSH and LH deficiencies" Pergoveris is the first biotechnology product based on the combination of recombinant human FSH and recombinant human LH, which allows administration of both substances in a single subcutaneous injection. via Earth Times.
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| Tenet acquires Coastal Carolina Medical Center |
[03 Jul 2007|04:10pm] |
Tenet acquires Coastal Carolina Medical Center. "Tenet's growth strategy includes leveraging the strength of our current hospitals to grow in key markets where we already operate" Tenet Healthcare Corp. said Sunday it has purchased Coastal Carolina Medical Center for about $35 million from LifePoint Hospitals Inc. via The Times and Democrat.
Delicious. "The idea is to build franchises that we hope will surpass HIV" In just two decades, Gilead Sciences Inc., the San Francisco Bay Area's second-largest biotechnology company, has established itself as the nation's dominant seller of HIV drugs, with such products accounting.. via ScrippsNews.
Cephalon will seek approval for leukemia treatment in 3d qtr. "Treanda offers a new and alternative treatment approach to cancers" The Stock: Share price for Cephalon Cephalon Inc. said today it will file earlier than expected an application seeking approval to market its experimental cancer treatment Treanda. via Philly.com.
County coroner in critical condition. St. Clair County Coroner Rick Stone was in critical but stable condition Saturday night after being rushed to Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis late Friday afternoon when he became ill at his Freeburg home.Hospital spokesman Jennifer Arvin confirmed that Stone, 62, was in the hospital's intensive care unit but said federal privacy laws prevented her from describing his medical problems.Deputy Coroner Ace Hart, who has known Stone for more than 25 years, said the long-time coroner experienced kidney failure and other problems related to a lingering illness. Hart said Stone's family members were at the hospital today. Read more.
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| Cardinal Health Closes Viasys Acquisition by Buying Remaining Shares |
[01 Jul 2007|04:11pm] |
Cardinal Health Closes Viasys Acquisition by Buying Remaining Shares. Medical products provider Cardinal Health Inc. said in a regulatory filing Friday it effectively completed its acquisition of Viasys Corp. via Canadian Business Magazine.
Shire Receives FDA Approvable Letter For INTUNIV ER, A Nonstimulant ADHD Treatment. Shire plc has announced that it has received an approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for INTUNIV extended release tablets, a nonstimulant selective alpha-2A-receptor agonist that has been studied in children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Cardinal affirms '07 profit forecast. Business First of Columbus - 10:56 AM EDT Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Cardinal Health Inc. via Business First-Columbus.
Google's "Old School" Health Advisory Council. "Looking at the list, it sounds like a lot of old-school, ivory tower types drafted for their titles. Not a lot of youth nor medical bloggers here, which would have been better choices, considering the demographic of the web." Google recently recruited about a dozen or so healthcare experts to form the Google Health Advisory Council. via Pharma Marketing Blog.
Mylan receives FDA approval for Ondansetron tablets. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Applications for Ondansetron Hydrochloride Tablets, 4 mg, 8 mg and 24 mg, and.. via Medical News.
New Wireless System To Detect Esophageal Reflux, Developed By Doctors And Engineers. UT Southwestern Medical Center doctors and UT Arlington engineers have developed a wireless monitoring system that uses electrical impulses to track esophageal reflux.The wireless technology, called radio frequency identification, has been used in thousands of stores for tracking inventory and in identification chips implanted in some pets.
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| Court Turns Down Pharmaceutical Case |
[01 Jul 2007|04:11pm] |
Court Turns Down Pharmaceutical Case. The Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider a lawsuit alleging two pharmaceutical companies conspired to monopolize the market for a drug used to treat breast cancer.Consumers who filed the suit asked the justices to consider when an agreement not to market a generic drug is a violation of federal law.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge, who concluded the agreement between the two companies did not restrain trade in violation of federal law.The Bush administration had urged the court not to step into the case, even though the government said the appeals court failed to apply the correct legal standard in analyzing the matter. Read more.
CEO Stock Watch: Healthcare Realty Trust Inc, General Growth.. Healthcare Realty Trust, Chairman and CEO of Healthcare Realty Trust, David R Emery, bought 23,300 shares of HR stock on 06/20/2007 at the average price of $28.84. Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated, a.. via GuruFocus.com.
Texas Sues Three Drug Makers Alleging Medicaid Fraud. Main Category: Medical Malpractice / Litigation News Article Date: 25 Jun 2007 - 5:00 PDT Texas on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Mylan Laboratories, Sandoz, Teva Pharmaceuticals and subsidiaries of those.. via Medical News Today.
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| CEO Stock Watch: Healthcare Realty Trust Inc, General Growth |
[01 Jul 2007|04:10pm] |
CEO Stock Watch: Healthcare Realty Trust Inc, General Growth.. Healthcare Realty Trust, Chairman and CEO of Healthcare Realty Trust, David R Emery, bought 23,300 shares of HR stock on 06/20/2007 at the average price of $28.84. Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated, a.. via GuruFocus.com.
Texas Sues Three Drug Makers Alleging Medicaid Fraud. Main Category: Medical Malpractice / Litigation News Article Date: 25 Jun 2007 - 5:00 PDT Texas on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Mylan Laboratories, Sandoz, Teva Pharmaceuticals and subsidiaries of those.. via Medical News Today.
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| Bach Flower Rescue Remedy Effectively Relieves High Situational Stress Levels |
[30 Jun 2007|10:32am] |
Bach Flower Rescue Remedy Effectively Relieves High Situational Stress Levels. "The results of our study indicate that this time-tested and safe product could be of great value to the general public." For 40 million anxiety sufferers in the United States who do not respond well to traditional drugs such as Prozac and Paxil, there is now help to alleviate their distress without worrying about potentially.. via EMaxHealth.
RE: am i falling apart? what. RE: am i falling apart? what to do? - 6/24/2007 10:54:47 PM FoxInSox Posts: 857 Joined: 4/11/2005 From: dallas Status: online Because I have experienced anxiety most of my life, I'm well versed in my responsed.. via IBelieve.
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| Commentary - Stress: Don't let it control you |
[30 Jun 2007|10:32am] |
Commentary - Stress: Don't let it control you. "As with anything, you need to be able to recognize that you're stressed before you can take action, and the last three are reactions to that realization." Your air expeditionary force cycle is coming up. You just received permanent change-of-station orders. via Air Force Link.
Do Antidepressants Mean Bone Loss for Elderly? "More work needs to be done to tell if drugs are having a direct effect on bone, or if something else is at work." Elderly people who take certain antidepressants may have something new to worry about: increased bone loss due to their medications. via ABC News.
RasGas unveils programme to beat the heat. Heat protection equipment being handed over to a RasGas employee. DOHA * With temperatures in Qatar soaring, working outdoors brings higher risks to workers. via The Peninsula.
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| Summer Skin Makeover |
[29 Jun 2007|10:30am] |
Summer Skin Makeover. Five skin care tips to get your skin healthy and glowing in time for Memorial Day.
Smoking May Hinder Alcoholism Recovery. Smoking may hinder the brain in recovery from alcoholism, researchers report in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Can Immune Treatment Cure Diabetes? Scientists at the American Diabetes Association meeting report progress in immune therapies that could stop type 1 diabetes in its tracks.
How to Avoid the 'Demons' of Summer. Tips for keeping your cool when obnoxious behavior tries to ruin your summer fun.
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| Parenting a Child with ADHD |
[29 Jun 2007|10:30am] |
Parenting a Child with ADHD. Here are some guidelines on parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
ADHD in Adults: 10 Important Questions. 10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Adult ADHD.
Behavioral Treatment for ADHD. WebMD explains how behavioral treatment may work for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in both children and adults.
Medical Treatment of ADHD. Drug therapy is an important component of treating ADHD. There are many types of drugs that can be used to control symptoms. WebMD takes a look at drug treatments for ADHD.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are generally grouped into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
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| Chronic constipation study offers relief to all sufferers |
[28 Jun 2007|10:28pm] |
Chronic constipation study offers relief to all sufferers. "Only two medications are currently approved by the FDA for treatment of this condition." A clinical trial including 50 medical centers and 304 patients has confirmed that polyethylene laxative is safe for patients suffering from chronic constipation. via EurekAlert!.
SpyGlass System To Provide Better Diagnoses Of Digestive Problems. "The ability to see into the bile duct with this device opens up new avenues for making more accurate diagnoses sooner and to provide novel, less invasive, types of treatment" Diagnoses Of Digestive Problems Patients can benefit from a new generation of endoscopes that enable physicians to provide an earlier and better diagnosis of diseases involving the bile duct. via EMaxHealth.
Capsule endoscopy is revolutionary procedure. "It's an exciting time to be part of the department" Once a scary thought, an examination of the small intestine has become a much more pleasant experience for patients. via Dunn County News.
Ex-AIIMS director summoned in forgery case. A former director of AIIMS has been summoned by a city court in a decade-old criminal case of forgery alleging he had denied another doctor the post of assistant professor in the Institute. via Hindustan Times.
Clinical Trial Confirms New Laxative Safe For Everyone, Including Elderly. "Until recently, few data were available regarding the long term treatment of chronic constipation" Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology News Article Date: 26 Jun 2007 - 19:00 PDT A clinical trial including 50 medical centers and 304 patients has confirmed that polyethylene laxative is safe for.. via Medical News Today.
The Many Faces of Constipation. Doctors need to evaluate your level of constipation to provide you with the best and most appropriate treatment. via Tips and Answers.
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| Latest Developments: Asthma center signs 5-year tenant lease |
[28 Jun 2007|10:25am] |
Latest Developments: Asthma center signs 5-year tenant lease. The Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center has signed a five-year lease at University Executive Park.Carolina Asthma is a regional care center anchored by 11 allergists -- board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology -- and a physician's assistant. The center provides care and treatment for individuals who suffer with allergies, asthma and related diseases.Carolina Asthma has nine offices in the Carolinas. The University City office is at 8401 University Executive Park Drive. The medical practice will occupy 4,446 square feet in Suite 128. Read more.
'Signal' misses target. I do so wish I could say something more positive about 'Signal', a film directed by Simon Tegala. via Medical Humanities.
Traveling? Take allergy facts along. Q: We're going to be doing some traveling this summer. Are there any steps that people with pollen and mold allergies can take to keep symptoms down? A: The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.. via The Courier-Journal.
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