http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/juicsaf3.html
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Food Safety Staff
warning label on juice carton
What Consumers Need To KNOW About JUICE SAFETY
KNOW
The Facts
Juices may often look alike, but there is a difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized juice.
When fruits and vegetables are made into fresh-squeezed juice, harmful bacteria that may be present can become part of the finished product. Most juice in the United States, 98 percent, is pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria.
The remaining two percent of juice sold is unpasteurized. Unpasteurized juice may contain harmful bacteria that make some people sick.
To help consumers identify unpasteurized juice and cider, the Food and Drug Administration is requiring a warning on these products.
KNOW
The Answers
Why is "WARNING" information needed now?
Recent serious outbreaks of foodborne illness have been traced to the drinking of unpasteurized juices. The warning information is to help consumers decide whether to buy unpasteurized juice.
Why are some people more likely to get sick from drinking unpasteurized juice?
Most people's immune systems can usually fight off the effects of foodborne illness. Children, the elderly, and people who have significant health problems, or those whose immune systems are weakened, risk serious illness or even death if they drink juice or cider contaminated with harmful bacteria.
What can I do if I can't tell if the juice or cider I've purchased is pasteurized?
If you or someone in your family is one of the high-risk groups and you cannot determine if a juice product has been processed to destroy harmful bacteria, either don't use the product or bring it to a boil to kill any possible harmful bacteria.
KNOW
What to Look For When Shopping
Juice that is pasteurized may not say so on the label. Follow these guidelines for selecting juice products.
Unpasteurized Juice is normally found in the refrigerated sections of grocery or health food stores or at cider mills or farm markets. Unpasteurized juice should have warning information on the label or on a nearby sign. *
Pasteurized Juice is normally found as frozen concentrated juice or in non-refrigerated shelf-stable containers, such as juice boxes, bottles, or cans. Pasteurized juice can also be found in the refrigerated sections of stores.
*Cider Jug* * This warning information will appear either on product labels or on signs located near where the juice is sold, beginning on September 8, 1998, for apple juice and cider and beginning in November 1998, for all other juice products. By November 1999, all unpasteurized or untreated juice products will contain the warning on the label only.
advisory re Slimmers World Philippines
which was identified as having centers in: Adriatico_Malate; Alabang, Binondo, Caloocan, Cebu, Greenhills, H.V. Dela Costa, Legaspi Village, Megamall, Pasay Road, Pasig, SM North, and Subic. Based on an ad regarding said company which was published in the April 29, 2008, issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper, there is medical supervision at all centers of said company. For their own benefit, it will be advantageous for all prospective customers of said company to, before availing of any of the services of said company, to require said company to provide them, in advance, : (1) the complete name of the person assigned to provide medical supervision at the centers said customers are considering going to; (2) evidence, if any, that said person is qualified to provide medical supervision; (3) complete written details as to what said medical supervision consists of.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
advisory re light leak in Canon PowerShot A650 IS digital cameras
customer advisory re light leak in Canon PowerShot A650 IS digital cameras
On April 29, 2008, I saw the following notice, regarding said cameras, on what was identified as the web site of Canon USA:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=183&modelid=15658&keycode=2112&id=39151
"Service Notice: PowerShot A650 IS: Light Leak
To owners of the PowerShot A650 IS digital camera:
October 3, 2007
It has come to our attention that there is an issue being experienced by some PowerShot A650 IS digital camera owners when shooting with the Vari-angle LCD monitor open under sunny skies, where sunlight may shine directly on the exposed back of the camera "
On April 29, 2008, I examined the contents of the websites of Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc. and Canon Singapore but did not see any notice about said light leak . Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc. was identified as the local distributor of said cameras. Canon Singapore was identified as the local source of Canon cameras exported to the Philippines.
On April 29, 2008, I saw the following notice, regarding said cameras, on what was identified as the web site of Canon USA:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=183&modelid=15658&keycode=2112&id=39151
"Service Notice: PowerShot A650 IS: Light Leak
To owners of the PowerShot A650 IS digital camera:
October 3, 2007
It has come to our attention that there is an issue being experienced by some PowerShot A650 IS digital camera owners when shooting with the Vari-angle LCD monitor open under sunny skies, where sunlight may shine directly on the exposed back of the camera "
On April 29, 2008, I examined the contents of the websites of Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc. and Canon Singapore but did not see any notice about said light leak . Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc. was identified as the local distributor of said cameras. Canon Singapore was identified as the local source of Canon cameras exported to the Philippines.
Anti crime tip; cooking tips
Robbers take P.3M from Sta. Mesa businessman
"Four armed men forced their way into a businessman's house in Sta. Mesa, Manila and took more than P300,000 worth of cash and jewelry Friday night.
In a police report, one of the robbers started banging on the door of the house, prompting one of the people inside the house to open the door a few inches to see who was outside (italicization by the undersigned).
The four suspects forced their way into the house . . . After taking cash and valuables, the suspects escaped . . ."
Moral: Don't open your door/gate even an inch in order to see who is outside.
Install peephole or other device pn your door/gate in order that you can see who is outside without opening your door/gate. Make sure your door/gate is wide enough and high enough so that a person/persons outside cannot see who inside is coming to the door/gate.
April 27, 2008
"One food that comes rather cheap is dulong (tiny, tiny fish) which is perfect to make into small omelets. If you are a family of four, get one fourth kilo of the fish, clean by passing it through running water three times then drain. Saute in a little oil, crushed garlic, sliced tomatoes and onions. Add the fish, seasoning it with salt and ground pepper. When done, drain and start beating the eggs, white first, producing a foam. Add the yolks and then mix the sauteed dulong. Fry into small omelets, serve with a dip of chili sauce or catsup.This would cost no more than P150 and can be enough for a small family, plus maybe two pieces extra. Complement this with a clear soup or vegetables.
" Some cooking tips: When boiling eggs, add a little vinegar in the water for the eggs not to crack. Also, when they come from the refrigerator, they must be left out a few minutes before cooking. What we used to do was wait for the water to boil before putting the eggs in. Now the better way is to put the eggs in at the start and count eight minutes after the bubbles come. You'd then have perfect hard boiled eggs. Now to clean ox tongue. What we used to do, per our elders, boil water then dip the tongue, scraping of the white skin by areas. Now someone has taught us a much easier way to do this. Boil the water with the tongue in. When you see the meat developing some corn-like spots, that is the time to scrape off the hard bits. Voila! faster than you can wield a knife the tongue will be clean. Also, avoid making cuts on the meat, because these would make it develop a dark hue."
"Four armed men forced their way into a businessman's house in Sta. Mesa, Manila and took more than P300,000 worth of cash and jewelry Friday night.
In a police report, one of the robbers started banging on the door of the house, prompting one of the people inside the house to open the door a few inches to see who was outside (italicization by the undersigned).
The four suspects forced their way into the house . . . After taking cash and valuables, the suspects escaped . . ."
Moral: Don't open your door/gate even an inch in order to see who is outside.
Install peephole or other device pn your door/gate in order that you can see who is outside without opening your door/gate. Make sure your door/gate is wide enough and high enough so that a person/persons outside cannot see who inside is coming to the door/gate.
April 27, 2008
"One food that comes rather cheap is dulong (tiny, tiny fish) which is perfect to make into small omelets. If you are a family of four, get one fourth kilo of the fish, clean by passing it through running water three times then drain. Saute in a little oil, crushed garlic, sliced tomatoes and onions. Add the fish, seasoning it with salt and ground pepper. When done, drain and start beating the eggs, white first, producing a foam. Add the yolks and then mix the sauteed dulong. Fry into small omelets, serve with a dip of chili sauce or catsup.This would cost no more than P150 and can be enough for a small family, plus maybe two pieces extra. Complement this with a clear soup or vegetables.
" Some cooking tips: When boiling eggs, add a little vinegar in the water for the eggs not to crack. Also, when they come from the refrigerator, they must be left out a few minutes before cooking. What we used to do was wait for the water to boil before putting the eggs in. Now the better way is to put the eggs in at the start and count eight minutes after the bubbles come. You'd then have perfect hard boiled eggs. Now to clean ox tongue. What we used to do, per our elders, boil water then dip the tongue, scraping of the white skin by areas. Now someone has taught us a much easier way to do this. Boil the water with the tongue in. When you see the meat developing some corn-like spots, that is the time to scrape off the hard bits. Voila! faster than you can wield a knife the tongue will be clean. Also, avoid making cuts on the meat, because these would make it develop a dark hue."
Sunday, April 27, 2008
U.S. FDA Tips On Using Cosmetics Wiseley, Etc.
Warning vs. driver of taxi with license plate: TYJ 919. On April 27, 2008, the door locks in the passenger compartment of said taxi were under the control of said driver,
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/eyecosmetics041708.html
Use Eye Cosmetics Safely
The volunteer organization Prevent Blindness America has designated April as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month—a good time to brush up on safe and hygienic ways to store, apply, wear, and remove eye cosmetics.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)regulates all cosmetics marketed in the United States, including mascara, eye shadows, eye liner, concealers, and eyebrow pencils.
Safety experts within the Office of Cosmetics and Colors in FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) offer consumers the following advice:
Keep everything clean. Dangerous bacteria or fungi can grow in some cosmetic products, as well as their containers. Cleanliness can help prevent eye infections.
Always wash your hands before applying eye cosmetics, and be sure that any instrument you place near your eyes is clean. Be especially careful not to contaminate cosmetics by introducing microorganisms. For example, don't lay an eyelash wand on a
countertop where it can pick up bacteria. Keep containers clean, since these may also be a source of contamination.
Don't moisten cosmetic products. Don't add saliva or water to moisten eye cosmetics. Doing so can introduce bacteria. Problems can arise if you overpower a product's preservative capability.
Don't share or swap. People can be harmed by others' germs when they share eye makeup. Keep this in mind when you come across "testers" at retail stores. If you do sample cosmetics at a store, be sure to use single-use applicators, such as
clean cotton swabs.
Don't apply or remove eye makeup in a moving vehicle. Any bump or sudden stop can cause injury to your eye with a mascara wand or other applicator.
Check ingredients, including color additives. As with any cosmetic product sold to consumers, eye cosmetics are required to have an ingredient declaration on the label. If they don't, they are considered misbranded and illegal.
In the United States, the use of color additives is strictly regulated. Some color additives approved for cosmetic use in general are not approved for areas near the eyes.
If the product is properly labeled, you can check to see whether the color additives declared on the label are in FDA's List of Color Additives Approved for Use in Cosmetics. (Under "For More Information" below, see "Color Additives Approved
for Use in Cosmetics" and "FDA's Import Alert for Cosmetics Containing Illegal Colors.")
Use only cosmetics intended for the eyes on the eyes. Don't use a lip liner as an eye liner, for example. You may expose eyes either to contamination from your mouth or to color additives that are not approved for use near the eyes.
Say "no" to kohl! Also known as al-kahl, kajal, or surma, kohl is used in some parts of the world for enhancing the appearance of the eyes. But kohl is unapproved for cosmetic use in the United States.
Kohl contains salts of heavy metals such as antimony and lead. Reports have linked the use of kohl to lead poisoning in children.
Some eye cosmetics may be labeled with the word "kohl" only to indicate the shade, not because they contain true kohl.
A product's "ingredient statement" should not list kohl—this is not an FDA-approved color additive. Check the ingredient statement to make sure that kohl is not present.
Don't dye eyelashes and eyebrows. No color additives are approved by FDA for permanent dyeing or tinting of eyelashes and eyebrows. Permanent eyelash and eyebrow tints and dyes have been known to cause serious eye injuries.
Use care with false eyelashes or extensions. False eyelashes and extensions, as well as their adhesives, must meet the safety and labeling requirements for cosmetics. Since the eyelids are delicate, an allergic reaction, irritation, or injury
in the eye area can occur. Check the ingredients to make sure you are not allergic to the adhesives.
Don't use eye cosmetics that cause irritation. Stop using a product immediately if irritation occurs. See a doctor if irritation persists.
Avoid using eye cosmetics if you have an eye infection. Discard any eye cosmetics you were using when you got the infection. Also, don't use eye cosmetics if the skin around the eye is inflamed.
Don't use old eye cosmetics. Manufacturers usually recommend discarding mascara two to four months after purchase. Discard dried-up mascara.
Don't store cosmetics at temperatures above 85° F. Preservatives that keep bacteria or fungi from growing can lose their effectiveness, for example, in cosmetics kept for long periods in hot cars.
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/eyecosmetics041708.html
Use Eye Cosmetics Safely
The volunteer organization Prevent Blindness America has designated April as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month—a good time to brush up on safe and hygienic ways to store, apply, wear, and remove eye cosmetics.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)regulates all cosmetics marketed in the United States, including mascara, eye shadows, eye liner, concealers, and eyebrow pencils.
Safety experts within the Office of Cosmetics and Colors in FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) offer consumers the following advice:
Keep everything clean. Dangerous bacteria or fungi can grow in some cosmetic products, as well as their containers. Cleanliness can help prevent eye infections.
Always wash your hands before applying eye cosmetics, and be sure that any instrument you place near your eyes is clean. Be especially careful not to contaminate cosmetics by introducing microorganisms. For example, don't lay an eyelash wand on a
countertop where it can pick up bacteria. Keep containers clean, since these may also be a source of contamination.
Don't moisten cosmetic products. Don't add saliva or water to moisten eye cosmetics. Doing so can introduce bacteria. Problems can arise if you overpower a product's preservative capability.
Don't share or swap. People can be harmed by others' germs when they share eye makeup. Keep this in mind when you come across "testers" at retail stores. If you do sample cosmetics at a store, be sure to use single-use applicators, such as
clean cotton swabs.
Don't apply or remove eye makeup in a moving vehicle. Any bump or sudden stop can cause injury to your eye with a mascara wand or other applicator.
Check ingredients, including color additives. As with any cosmetic product sold to consumers, eye cosmetics are required to have an ingredient declaration on the label. If they don't, they are considered misbranded and illegal.
In the United States, the use of color additives is strictly regulated. Some color additives approved for cosmetic use in general are not approved for areas near the eyes.
If the product is properly labeled, you can check to see whether the color additives declared on the label are in FDA's List of Color Additives Approved for Use in Cosmetics. (Under "For More Information" below, see "Color Additives Approved
for Use in Cosmetics" and "FDA's Import Alert for Cosmetics Containing Illegal Colors.")
Use only cosmetics intended for the eyes on the eyes. Don't use a lip liner as an eye liner, for example. You may expose eyes either to contamination from your mouth or to color additives that are not approved for use near the eyes.
Say "no" to kohl! Also known as al-kahl, kajal, or surma, kohl is used in some parts of the world for enhancing the appearance of the eyes. But kohl is unapproved for cosmetic use in the United States.
Kohl contains salts of heavy metals such as antimony and lead. Reports have linked the use of kohl to lead poisoning in children.
Some eye cosmetics may be labeled with the word "kohl" only to indicate the shade, not because they contain true kohl.
A product's "ingredient statement" should not list kohl—this is not an FDA-approved color additive. Check the ingredient statement to make sure that kohl is not present.
Don't dye eyelashes and eyebrows. No color additives are approved by FDA for permanent dyeing or tinting of eyelashes and eyebrows. Permanent eyelash and eyebrow tints and dyes have been known to cause serious eye injuries.
Use care with false eyelashes or extensions. False eyelashes and extensions, as well as their adhesives, must meet the safety and labeling requirements for cosmetics. Since the eyelids are delicate, an allergic reaction, irritation, or injury
in the eye area can occur. Check the ingredients to make sure you are not allergic to the adhesives.
Don't use eye cosmetics that cause irritation. Stop using a product immediately if irritation occurs. See a doctor if irritation persists.
Avoid using eye cosmetics if you have an eye infection. Discard any eye cosmetics you were using when you got the infection. Also, don't use eye cosmetics if the skin around the eye is inflamed.
Don't use old eye cosmetics. Manufacturers usually recommend discarding mascara two to four months after purchase. Discard dried-up mascara.
Don't store cosmetics at temperatures above 85° F. Preservatives that keep bacteria or fungi from growing can lose their effectiveness, for example, in cosmetics kept for long periods in hot cars.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Tornadoes, hailstorms may occur next month - Pagasa
Information about tornados
The following web sites had free information about tornados
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/edu/safety/tornadoguide.html
Ttornadoes....
Nature's Most Violent Storms
Adapted from: A PREPAREDNESS GUIDE Including Safety Information for Schools U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service September 1992 (NOAA, FEMA, The American Red Cross);
A tornado is defined as a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of 250 mph or more. Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long.
Tornadoes occasionally accompany tropical storms and hurricanes that move over land. Tornadoes are most common to the right and ahead of the path of the storm center as it comes onshore.
Tornado Variations
* Some tornadoes may form during the early stages of rapidly developing thunderstorms.
* Tornadoes may appear nearly transparent until dust and debris are picked up.
* Occasionally, two or more tornadoes may occur at the same time.
Waterspout
* Waterspouts are weak tornadoes that form over warm water.
* Waterspouts occasionally move inland becoming tornadoes causing damage and injuries.
Environmental Clues
Look out for:
* Dark, often greenish sky
* Wall cloud
* Large hail
* Loud roar; similar to a freight train
Caution:
* Some tornadoes appear as a visible funnel extending only partially to the ground. Look for signs of debris below the visible funnel.
* Some tornadoes are clearly visible while others are obscured by rain or nearby low-hanging clouds.
These dangers often accompany thunderstorms:
* Flash Floods:
* Lightning:
* Damaging Straight-line Winds
* Large Hail: Can reach the size of a grapefruit
Tornado Safety
What YOU Can Do
Before the Storm:
* Develop a plan for you and your family for home, work, school and when
outdoors.
* Have frequent drills.
* Know the county/parish in which you live, and keep a highway map nearby to
follow storm movement from weather bulletins.
* Listen to radio and television for information.
* If planning a trip outdoors, listen to the latest forecasts and take necessary
action if threatening weather is possible.
tornado damage
If a Warning is issued or if threatening weather approaches:
* In a home or building, move to a pre-designated shelter, such as a basement.
* If an underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room or hallway
on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy piece of furniture.
* Stay away from windows.
* Get out of automobiles.
* Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car; instead, leave it immediately.
* Mobile homes, even if tied down, offer little protection from tornadoes and
should be abandoned.
Occasionally, tornadoes develop so rapidly that advance warning is not possible. Remain alert for signs of an approaching tornado. Flying debris from tornadoes causes most deaths and injuries.
It's Up To YOU!
Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes despite advance warning. Some did not hear the warning while others received the warning but did not believe a tornado would actually affect them. After you have received the warning or observed threatening skies, YOU must make the decision to seek shelter before the storm arrives. It could be the most important decision you will ever make.
Who's Most At Risk?
* People in automobiles
* The elderly, very young, and the physically or mentally impaired
* People in mobile homes
* People who may not understand the warning due to a language barrier
Tornado Safety in Schools
EVERY School Should Have A Plan!
* schematic of best tornado shelter. Crouch tight and cover your head with your
hands. Develop a severe weather action plan and have frequent drills,
* Each school should be inspected and tornado shelter areas designated by a
registered engineer or architect. Basements offer the best protection. Schools
without basements should use interior rooms and hallways on the lowest floor
and away from windows.
* Those responsible for activating the plan should monitor weather information
local radio/television.
* If the school's alarm system relies on electricity, have a compressed air horn
or megaphone to activate the alarm in case of power failure.
* Make special provisions for disabled students and those in portable classrooms.
* Make sure someone knows how to turn off electricity and gas in the event the
school is damaged.
* Keep children at school beyond regular hours if threatening weather is
expected. Children are safer at school than in a bus or car. Students should
not be sent home early if severe weather is approaching.
* Lunches or assemblies in large rooms should be delayed if severe weather is
anticipated. Gymnasiums, cafeterias, and auditoriums offer no protection from
tornado-strength winds.
* Move students quickly into interior rooms or hallways on the lowest floor. Have
them assume the tornado protection position
Hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions should develop a similar plan
YOU can prepare for the possibility of a tornado by learning the safest places to seek shelter when at home, work, school, or outdoors. You should also understand basic weather terms and danger signs related to tornadoes. Your chances of staying safe during a tornado are greater if you have a plan for you and your family, and practice the plan frequently.
FAMILY DISASTER PLAN
Families should be prepared for all hazards that affect their area. NOAA's National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the American Red Cross urge each family to develop a family disaster plan.
Where will your family be when disaster strikes? They could be anywhere - at work, at school, or in the car. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children are safe? Disasters may force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services - water, gas, electricity or telephones - were cut off?
Follow these basic steps to develop a family disaster plan...
1. I.Gather information about hazards.
Contact your local National Weather Service office, emergency management or
civil defense office, and American Red Cross chapter. Find out what type of
disasters could occur and how you should respond. Learn your community's
warning signals and evacuation plans.
2. II.Meet with your family to create a plan.
Discuss the information you have gathered. Pick two places to meet: a spot
outside your home for an emergency, such as fire, and a place away from your
neighborhood in case you can't return home. Choose an out-of-city friend as
your "family check-in contact" for everyone to call if the family gets
separated. Discuss what you would do if advised to evacuate.
3. III.Implement your plan
(1) Post emergency telephone numbers by phones; (2) Install safety features in
your house, such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers; (3) Inspect
your home for potential hazards (such as items that can move, fall, break,
or catch fire) and correct them; (4) Have your family learn basic safety
measures, such as CPR and first aid; how to use a fire extinguisher; and
how and when to turn off water, gas, and electricity in your home; (5)
Teach children how and when to call your local Emergency Medical Services
number; (6) Keep enough supplies in your home to meet your needs for at
least three days. Assemble a disaster supplies kit with items you may need
in case of an evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry
containers, such as backpacks or duffle bags. Keep important family
documents in a waterproof container. Keep a smaller disaster supplies kit
in the trunk of your car.
A DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT SHOULD INCLUDE:
A 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that won't
spoil. One change of clothing and footwear per person. One blanket or sleeping
bag per person. A first-aid kit, including prescription medicines. emergency
tools, including a battery-powered portable radio, flashlight, and plenty of
extra batteries.an extra set of car keys and a credit card or cash. special
items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members.
4. IV.Practice and maintain your plan.
Ask questions to make sure your family remembers meeting places, phone numbers,
and safety rules. Conduct drills. Test your smoke detectors monthly and change
the batteries at least once a year. Test and recharge your fire extinguisher(s)
according to manufacturer's instructions. Replace stored water and food every
six months.
http://www.tornadoproject.com/
www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_591_,0.
http://www.haysusa.com/html/tornados.html
The following information was provided by the National Fire Safety Council, Inc.
Before a Tornado
* Find out what warning signals (sirens and weather bulletins) and procedures
your community has. Know where the established shelters are. Know evacuation
procedures for the elderly, disabled, and animals.
* Establish family tornado safety drills. Practice them both during the day and
at night. Check emergency procedures for daycare, hospitals, your workplace,
etc.
* Choose 2 safe meeting places. One outside of your home for emergencies such as
fire, and the other outside of your neighborhood in case you can't return home
(such as a marked shelter). Be sure family members know where this safe shelter
is and the phone number.
* Ask a relative or friend who lives out-of-state to be your "family contact."
Inform other family members that do not live with you to call this person for
information. Local telephone lines may not be in service and it may be easier
to call long distance. This will keep lines needed for emergency open.
* Inspect your home often for objects that could move, fall, break, or cause
damage or injury.
* Keep inventories and records in a safe place away from your home or in a water
proof container.
Tornado Watch
Conditions are favorable for severe weather, including a tornado. A tornado watch usually lasts 2-6 hours and covers a section of the state. Keep an eye on the sky for changes in the weather. A watch allows time to prepare.
* Listen to local radio and television weather reports.
* Locate all members of your family and know where they will be.
* Review your tornado safety drill.
* Make sure your first aid kit is complete.
* If time permits, secure items that could be carried away or propelled such as
garbage cans and lawn furniture. Park vehicles in the garage when possible.
During a Tornado
Knowing the basic skills of survival in the event of a tornado can help keep your family safe whether you are at home or away.
Emergency personnel and disaster relief workers are on the scene quickly, but not everyone can be reached right away. Basic services such as electricity, water, gas and telephone me be out for days. You could suddenly lose everything including your home.
After a Tornado
DO NOT go to the tornado scene. Remain calm and stay in your safe shelter or safe meeting place until the danger has passed and help arrives. The area must be kept clear for emergency personnel. Listen for instructions and follow them. Cooperate with local officials who are trained in emergency procedures and are looking out for the welfare of the entire community.
* Apply first aid or seek help for seriousl y injured people.
* Check for property and auto- mobile damage.
After Tornado
* When you check for gas or other utility line breaks USE A FLASHLIGHT ONLY. Never use a match, lighter, or any open flame to check these highly flammable items. Only turn off utilities if you suspect the lines are damaged or are instructed to do so. Remember: some utilities such as gas need to be turned back on by a professional
* Be a good neighbor and help others in need, but do not venture into damaged
buildings or areas.
* Avoid and report downed powerlines.
* Only use water that is declared safe for consumption and check food for glass
and debris.
* Contact your insurance company.
* Clean up flammable or poisonous liquid spills.
* Call your "family contact" and alert him to your condition. Ask him to notify
other friends and relatives who may be concerned. Avoid using the phone unless
needed for a life-threatening emergency.
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/
TORNADO SAFETY
What should I do in case of a tornado? That depends on where you are.
Opening the windows is absolutely useless, a waste of precious time, and can be very dangerous. Don't do it. You may be injured by flying glass trying to do it. And if the tornado hits your home, it will blast the windows open anyway.
Stopping under a bridge to take shelter from a tornado is a very dangerous idea, for several reasons:
1. Deadly flying debris can still be blasted into the spaces between bridge and
grade -- and impaled in any people hiding there.
2. Even when strongly gripping the girders (if they exist), people may be blown
loose, out from under the bridge and into the open -- possibly well up into the
tornado itself. Chances for survival are not good if that happens.
3. The bridge itself may fail, peeling apart and creating large flying objects, or
even collapsing down onto people underneath. The structural integrity of many
bridges in tornado winds is unknown -- even for those which may look sturdy.
4. Whether or not the tornado hits, parking on traffic lanes is illegal and
dangerous to yourself and others. It creates a potentially deadly hazard for
others, who may plow into your vehicle at full highway speeds in the rain,
hail, and/or dust. Also, it can trap people in the storm's path against their
will, or block emergency vehicles from saving lives.
Vehicles are notorious as death traps in tornadoes, because they are easily tossed and destroyed. Either leave the vehicle for sturdy shelter or drive out of the tornado's path. When the traffic is jammed or the tornado is bearing down on you at close range, your only option may be to park safely off the traffic lanes, get out and find a sturdy building for shelter, if possible. If not, lie flat in a low spot, as far from the road as possible (to avoid flying vehicles). However, in open country, the best option is to escape if the tornado is far away. If the traffic allows, and the tornado is distant, you probably have time to drive out of its path. Watch the tornado closely for a few seconds compared to a fixed object in the foreground (such as a tree, pole, or other landmark). If it appears to be moving to your right or left, it is not moving toward you. Still, you should escape at right angles to its track: to your right if it is moving to your left, and vice versa -- just to put more distance between you and its path. If the tornado appears to stay in the same place, growing larger or getting closer -- but not moving either right or left -- it is headed right at you. You must take shelter away from the car or get out of its way fast!
The SW corner is no safer than any other part of the basement, because walls, floors and furniture can collapse (or be blown) into any corner. The "safe southwest corner" is an old myth based on the belief that, since tornadoes usually come from the SW, debris will preferentially fall
into the NE side of the basement. There are several problems with this concept, including:
1. Tornadoes are not straight-line winds, even on the scale of a house, so the
strongest wind may be blowing from any direction; and
2. Tornadoes themselves may arrive from any direction.
In a basement, the safest place is under a sturdy workbench, mattress or other such protection -- and out from under heavy furniture or appliances resting on top of the floor above.
What is a safe room? So-called "safe rooms" are reinforced small rooms built in the interior of a home, which are fortified by concrete and/or steel to offer extra protection against tornadoes, hurricanes and other severe windstorms. They can be built in a basement, or if no basement is available, on the ground floor. In existing homes, interior bathrooms or closets can be fortified into "safe rooms" also. FEMA has more details online.
Community tornado shelters are excellent ideas for apartment complexes, schools, mobile home parks, factories, office complexes and other facilities where large groups of people live, work or study. FEMA has some excellent design and construction guidance for these kinds of shelters; and a licensed engineer can help customize them to the needs of your facility.
There is the potential for massive death tolls if a stadium or fairground is hit by a tornado during a concert, festival or sporting event -- even with a warning in effect. Fans may never know about the warning; and even if they do, mass-panic could ensue and result in casualties even if the tornado doesn't hit. Stadium and festival managers should work with local emergency management officials to develop a plan for tornado emergencies -- both for crowd safety during the watch and warning stages, and (similar to a terrorism plan) for dealing with mass casualties after the tornado.
There is a website with preparedness tips for school administrators which can provide helpful tips in devising a safety plan.
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/school.html
These strategies can be adapted for nursing homes, dorms, barracks and similar structures as well.
Question: "I am seeking advice to protect employees in a large, one-story commercial building that has pre-poured cement
outer walls and a metal roof. We have no basement, the interior offices are drywall partitions with a dropped ceiling and
there does not appear to be any area that is secure. The local fire department has no suggestions." This manner of construction is very common; however, it's hard to know the integrity of any particular building without an engineering analysis, preferably by hiring a specialist with experience in wind engineering. My experience doing damage surveys is that large-span, pre-fab, concrete and metal beam buildings are very sturdy up to a "break point" -- which can vary a lot from site to site -- but then crumple quickly and violently once that threshold is reached. A concrete-lined (and -topped) safe room with no windows is recommended. This is an emergency bunker that may double as a restroom, break room or employee lounge, but should be big enough to fit all occupants in the event of a warning. For more information on safe rooms, see FEMA's safe room page, which deals mainly with residential construction, but which can be adapted for office use. As noted there, the Wind Engineering Research Center at Texas Tech University also provides technical guidance about shelters. Their toll free number is 1-(888) 946-3287, ext. 336.
Question: "Our office would like to print signs (universal symbol image type signs) similar to "emergency exit," "fire extinguisher," etc. that could be used to identify designated tornado shelter areas. Can you provide me with a graphic or
something I can use?" Sure! There isn't a universal tornado shelter symbol yet. Any such sign should be very bold and noticeable -- yet designed to be simple, with minimal visual clutter, so even a small child can recognize it. In response
to this question, here is one possible tornado shelter sign which may be printed and used freely.
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/tshelter.gif
There are also versions with arrows pointing right, left, up, and down. The signs ideally should be printed in color, on heavy card stock or sticker paper for durability.
The following web sites had free information about tornados
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/edu/safety/tornadoguide.html
Ttornadoes....
Nature's Most Violent Storms
Adapted from: A PREPAREDNESS GUIDE Including Safety Information for Schools U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service September 1992 (NOAA, FEMA, The American Red Cross);
A tornado is defined as a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of 250 mph or more. Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long.
Tornadoes occasionally accompany tropical storms and hurricanes that move over land. Tornadoes are most common to the right and ahead of the path of the storm center as it comes onshore.
Tornado Variations
* Some tornadoes may form during the early stages of rapidly developing thunderstorms.
* Tornadoes may appear nearly transparent until dust and debris are picked up.
* Occasionally, two or more tornadoes may occur at the same time.
Waterspout
* Waterspouts are weak tornadoes that form over warm water.
* Waterspouts occasionally move inland becoming tornadoes causing damage and injuries.
Environmental Clues
Look out for:
* Dark, often greenish sky
* Wall cloud
* Large hail
* Loud roar; similar to a freight train
Caution:
* Some tornadoes appear as a visible funnel extending only partially to the ground. Look for signs of debris below the visible funnel.
* Some tornadoes are clearly visible while others are obscured by rain or nearby low-hanging clouds.
These dangers often accompany thunderstorms:
* Flash Floods:
* Lightning:
* Damaging Straight-line Winds
* Large Hail: Can reach the size of a grapefruit
Tornado Safety
What YOU Can Do
Before the Storm:
* Develop a plan for you and your family for home, work, school and when
outdoors.
* Have frequent drills.
* Know the county/parish in which you live, and keep a highway map nearby to
follow storm movement from weather bulletins.
* Listen to radio and television for information.
* If planning a trip outdoors, listen to the latest forecasts and take necessary
action if threatening weather is possible.
tornado damage
If a Warning is issued or if threatening weather approaches:
* In a home or building, move to a pre-designated shelter, such as a basement.
* If an underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room or hallway
on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy piece of furniture.
* Stay away from windows.
* Get out of automobiles.
* Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car; instead, leave it immediately.
* Mobile homes, even if tied down, offer little protection from tornadoes and
should be abandoned.
Occasionally, tornadoes develop so rapidly that advance warning is not possible. Remain alert for signs of an approaching tornado. Flying debris from tornadoes causes most deaths and injuries.
It's Up To YOU!
Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes despite advance warning. Some did not hear the warning while others received the warning but did not believe a tornado would actually affect them. After you have received the warning or observed threatening skies, YOU must make the decision to seek shelter before the storm arrives. It could be the most important decision you will ever make.
Who's Most At Risk?
* People in automobiles
* The elderly, very young, and the physically or mentally impaired
* People in mobile homes
* People who may not understand the warning due to a language barrier
Tornado Safety in Schools
EVERY School Should Have A Plan!
* schematic of best tornado shelter. Crouch tight and cover your head with your
hands. Develop a severe weather action plan and have frequent drills,
* Each school should be inspected and tornado shelter areas designated by a
registered engineer or architect. Basements offer the best protection. Schools
without basements should use interior rooms and hallways on the lowest floor
and away from windows.
* Those responsible for activating the plan should monitor weather information
local radio/television.
* If the school's alarm system relies on electricity, have a compressed air horn
or megaphone to activate the alarm in case of power failure.
* Make special provisions for disabled students and those in portable classrooms.
* Make sure someone knows how to turn off electricity and gas in the event the
school is damaged.
* Keep children at school beyond regular hours if threatening weather is
expected. Children are safer at school than in a bus or car. Students should
not be sent home early if severe weather is approaching.
* Lunches or assemblies in large rooms should be delayed if severe weather is
anticipated. Gymnasiums, cafeterias, and auditoriums offer no protection from
tornado-strength winds.
* Move students quickly into interior rooms or hallways on the lowest floor. Have
them assume the tornado protection position
Hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions should develop a similar plan
YOU can prepare for the possibility of a tornado by learning the safest places to seek shelter when at home, work, school, or outdoors. You should also understand basic weather terms and danger signs related to tornadoes. Your chances of staying safe during a tornado are greater if you have a plan for you and your family, and practice the plan frequently.
FAMILY DISASTER PLAN
Families should be prepared for all hazards that affect their area. NOAA's National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the American Red Cross urge each family to develop a family disaster plan.
Where will your family be when disaster strikes? They could be anywhere - at work, at school, or in the car. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children are safe? Disasters may force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services - water, gas, electricity or telephones - were cut off?
Follow these basic steps to develop a family disaster plan...
1. I.Gather information about hazards.
Contact your local National Weather Service office, emergency management or
civil defense office, and American Red Cross chapter. Find out what type of
disasters could occur and how you should respond. Learn your community's
warning signals and evacuation plans.
2. II.Meet with your family to create a plan.
Discuss the information you have gathered. Pick two places to meet: a spot
outside your home for an emergency, such as fire, and a place away from your
neighborhood in case you can't return home. Choose an out-of-city friend as
your "family check-in contact" for everyone to call if the family gets
separated. Discuss what you would do if advised to evacuate.
3. III.Implement your plan
(1) Post emergency telephone numbers by phones; (2) Install safety features in
your house, such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers; (3) Inspect
your home for potential hazards (such as items that can move, fall, break,
or catch fire) and correct them; (4) Have your family learn basic safety
measures, such as CPR and first aid; how to use a fire extinguisher; and
how and when to turn off water, gas, and electricity in your home; (5)
Teach children how and when to call your local Emergency Medical Services
number; (6) Keep enough supplies in your home to meet your needs for at
least three days. Assemble a disaster supplies kit with items you may need
in case of an evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry
containers, such as backpacks or duffle bags. Keep important family
documents in a waterproof container. Keep a smaller disaster supplies kit
in the trunk of your car.
A DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT SHOULD INCLUDE:
A 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that won't
spoil. One change of clothing and footwear per person. One blanket or sleeping
bag per person. A first-aid kit, including prescription medicines. emergency
tools, including a battery-powered portable radio, flashlight, and plenty of
extra batteries.an extra set of car keys and a credit card or cash. special
items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members.
4. IV.Practice and maintain your plan.
Ask questions to make sure your family remembers meeting places, phone numbers,
and safety rules. Conduct drills. Test your smoke detectors monthly and change
the batteries at least once a year. Test and recharge your fire extinguisher(s)
according to manufacturer's instructions. Replace stored water and food every
six months.
http://www.tornadoproject.com/
www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_591_,0.
http://www.haysusa.com/html/tornados.html
The following information was provided by the National Fire Safety Council, Inc.
Before a Tornado
* Find out what warning signals (sirens and weather bulletins) and procedures
your community has. Know where the established shelters are. Know evacuation
procedures for the elderly, disabled, and animals.
* Establish family tornado safety drills. Practice them both during the day and
at night. Check emergency procedures for daycare, hospitals, your workplace,
etc.
* Choose 2 safe meeting places. One outside of your home for emergencies such as
fire, and the other outside of your neighborhood in case you can't return home
(such as a marked shelter). Be sure family members know where this safe shelter
is and the phone number.
* Ask a relative or friend who lives out-of-state to be your "family contact."
Inform other family members that do not live with you to call this person for
information. Local telephone lines may not be in service and it may be easier
to call long distance. This will keep lines needed for emergency open.
* Inspect your home often for objects that could move, fall, break, or cause
damage or injury.
* Keep inventories and records in a safe place away from your home or in a water
proof container.
Tornado Watch
Conditions are favorable for severe weather, including a tornado. A tornado watch usually lasts 2-6 hours and covers a section of the state. Keep an eye on the sky for changes in the weather. A watch allows time to prepare.
* Listen to local radio and television weather reports.
* Locate all members of your family and know where they will be.
* Review your tornado safety drill.
* Make sure your first aid kit is complete.
* If time permits, secure items that could be carried away or propelled such as
garbage cans and lawn furniture. Park vehicles in the garage when possible.
During a Tornado
Knowing the basic skills of survival in the event of a tornado can help keep your family safe whether you are at home or away.
Emergency personnel and disaster relief workers are on the scene quickly, but not everyone can be reached right away. Basic services such as electricity, water, gas and telephone me be out for days. You could suddenly lose everything including your home.
After a Tornado
DO NOT go to the tornado scene. Remain calm and stay in your safe shelter or safe meeting place until the danger has passed and help arrives. The area must be kept clear for emergency personnel. Listen for instructions and follow them. Cooperate with local officials who are trained in emergency procedures and are looking out for the welfare of the entire community.
* Apply first aid or seek help for seriousl y injured people.
* Check for property and auto- mobile damage.
After Tornado
* When you check for gas or other utility line breaks USE A FLASHLIGHT ONLY. Never use a match, lighter, or any open flame to check these highly flammable items. Only turn off utilities if you suspect the lines are damaged or are instructed to do so. Remember: some utilities such as gas need to be turned back on by a professional
* Be a good neighbor and help others in need, but do not venture into damaged
buildings or areas.
* Avoid and report downed powerlines.
* Only use water that is declared safe for consumption and check food for glass
and debris.
* Contact your insurance company.
* Clean up flammable or poisonous liquid spills.
* Call your "family contact" and alert him to your condition. Ask him to notify
other friends and relatives who may be concerned. Avoid using the phone unless
needed for a life-threatening emergency.
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/
TORNADO SAFETY
What should I do in case of a tornado? That depends on where you are.
Opening the windows is absolutely useless, a waste of precious time, and can be very dangerous. Don't do it. You may be injured by flying glass trying to do it. And if the tornado hits your home, it will blast the windows open anyway.
Stopping under a bridge to take shelter from a tornado is a very dangerous idea, for several reasons:
1. Deadly flying debris can still be blasted into the spaces between bridge and
grade -- and impaled in any people hiding there.
2. Even when strongly gripping the girders (if they exist), people may be blown
loose, out from under the bridge and into the open -- possibly well up into the
tornado itself. Chances for survival are not good if that happens.
3. The bridge itself may fail, peeling apart and creating large flying objects, or
even collapsing down onto people underneath. The structural integrity of many
bridges in tornado winds is unknown -- even for those which may look sturdy.
4. Whether or not the tornado hits, parking on traffic lanes is illegal and
dangerous to yourself and others. It creates a potentially deadly hazard for
others, who may plow into your vehicle at full highway speeds in the rain,
hail, and/or dust. Also, it can trap people in the storm's path against their
will, or block emergency vehicles from saving lives.
Vehicles are notorious as death traps in tornadoes, because they are easily tossed and destroyed. Either leave the vehicle for sturdy shelter or drive out of the tornado's path. When the traffic is jammed or the tornado is bearing down on you at close range, your only option may be to park safely off the traffic lanes, get out and find a sturdy building for shelter, if possible. If not, lie flat in a low spot, as far from the road as possible (to avoid flying vehicles). However, in open country, the best option is to escape if the tornado is far away. If the traffic allows, and the tornado is distant, you probably have time to drive out of its path. Watch the tornado closely for a few seconds compared to a fixed object in the foreground (such as a tree, pole, or other landmark). If it appears to be moving to your right or left, it is not moving toward you. Still, you should escape at right angles to its track: to your right if it is moving to your left, and vice versa -- just to put more distance between you and its path. If the tornado appears to stay in the same place, growing larger or getting closer -- but not moving either right or left -- it is headed right at you. You must take shelter away from the car or get out of its way fast!
The SW corner is no safer than any other part of the basement, because walls, floors and furniture can collapse (or be blown) into any corner. The "safe southwest corner" is an old myth based on the belief that, since tornadoes usually come from the SW, debris will preferentially fall
into the NE side of the basement. There are several problems with this concept, including:
1. Tornadoes are not straight-line winds, even on the scale of a house, so the
strongest wind may be blowing from any direction; and
2. Tornadoes themselves may arrive from any direction.
In a basement, the safest place is under a sturdy workbench, mattress or other such protection -- and out from under heavy furniture or appliances resting on top of the floor above.
What is a safe room? So-called "safe rooms" are reinforced small rooms built in the interior of a home, which are fortified by concrete and/or steel to offer extra protection against tornadoes, hurricanes and other severe windstorms. They can be built in a basement, or if no basement is available, on the ground floor. In existing homes, interior bathrooms or closets can be fortified into "safe rooms" also. FEMA has more details online.
Community tornado shelters are excellent ideas for apartment complexes, schools, mobile home parks, factories, office complexes and other facilities where large groups of people live, work or study. FEMA has some excellent design and construction guidance for these kinds of shelters; and a licensed engineer can help customize them to the needs of your facility.
There is the potential for massive death tolls if a stadium or fairground is hit by a tornado during a concert, festival or sporting event -- even with a warning in effect. Fans may never know about the warning; and even if they do, mass-panic could ensue and result in casualties even if the tornado doesn't hit. Stadium and festival managers should work with local emergency management officials to develop a plan for tornado emergencies -- both for crowd safety during the watch and warning stages, and (similar to a terrorism plan) for dealing with mass casualties after the tornado.
There is a website with preparedness tips for school administrators which can provide helpful tips in devising a safety plan.
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/school.html
These strategies can be adapted for nursing homes, dorms, barracks and similar structures as well.
Question: "I am seeking advice to protect employees in a large, one-story commercial building that has pre-poured cement
outer walls and a metal roof. We have no basement, the interior offices are drywall partitions with a dropped ceiling and
there does not appear to be any area that is secure. The local fire department has no suggestions." This manner of construction is very common; however, it's hard to know the integrity of any particular building without an engineering analysis, preferably by hiring a specialist with experience in wind engineering. My experience doing damage surveys is that large-span, pre-fab, concrete and metal beam buildings are very sturdy up to a "break point" -- which can vary a lot from site to site -- but then crumple quickly and violently once that threshold is reached. A concrete-lined (and -topped) safe room with no windows is recommended. This is an emergency bunker that may double as a restroom, break room or employee lounge, but should be big enough to fit all occupants in the event of a warning. For more information on safe rooms, see FEMA's safe room page, which deals mainly with residential construction, but which can be adapted for office use. As noted there, the Wind Engineering Research Center at Texas Tech University also provides technical guidance about shelters. Their toll free number is 1-(888) 946-3287, ext. 336.
Question: "Our office would like to print signs (universal symbol image type signs) similar to "emergency exit," "fire extinguisher," etc. that could be used to identify designated tornado shelter areas. Can you provide me with a graphic or
something I can use?" Sure! There isn't a universal tornado shelter symbol yet. Any such sign should be very bold and noticeable -- yet designed to be simple, with minimal visual clutter, so even a small child can recognize it. In response
to this question, here is one possible tornado shelter sign which may be printed and used freely.
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/tshelter.gif
There are also versions with arrows pointing right, left, up, and down. The signs ideally should be printed in color, on heavy card stock or sticker paper for durability.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
QC names areas most prone to car theft; etc.
QC names areas, cars most prone to car theft
The Philippine Star Metro April 25, 2008, page 21
The Quezon City Police District named yesterday eight areas and three types of cars that are most prone to car theft . . .
QCPD chief Senior Superintendent Magtanggol Gatdula identified Balintawak, Cubao, San Francisco del Monte, La Loma, Pag-asa, Bago Bantay, New Manila and Project 8 as car theft-prone areas in the city.
He added that car thieves usually prey on Mitsubishi Pajeros, Isuzu Crosswinds, and owner-type jeeps . . .
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The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy
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The NTP is an interagency program whose mission is to evaluate agents of public health concern by developing and applying tools of modern toxicology and molecular biology. The program maintains an objective, science-based approach in dealing with critical issues in toxicology and is committed to using the best science available to prioritize, design, conduct, and interpret its studies. To that end, the NTP is continually evolving to remain at the cutting edge of scientific research and to develop and apply new technologies.
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The Philippine Star Metro April 25, 2008, page 21
The Quezon City Police District named yesterday eight areas and three types of cars that are most prone to car theft . . .
QCPD chief Senior Superintendent Magtanggol Gatdula identified Balintawak, Cubao, San Francisco del Monte, La Loma, Pag-asa, Bago Bantay, New Manila and Project 8 as car theft-prone areas in the city.
He added that car thieves usually prey on Mitsubishi Pajeros, Isuzu Crosswinds, and owner-type jeeps . . .
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nlm nih gov Current Health News
* Better Care Eases Suffering of Kids with Cancer (04/24/08)
* Blood Pressure In Diabetic Kids Needs Watching (04/24/08)
* When One Antidepressant Doesn't Work, Another May (04/24/08)
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web sites with free useful information:
http://www.bartleby.com/59/
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy
http://www.npr.org/
NPR web site
http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/index.cfm?objectid=7182FF48-BDB7-CEBA-F8980E5DD01A1E2D
National Toxicology Program
Department of Health and Human Services
Testing Information
Study Results and Research Projects
Public Health
About the NTP
Help
http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ about
More than 80,000 chemicals are registered for use in the United States. Each year, an estimated 2,000 new ones are introduced for use in such everyday items as foods, personal care products, prescription drugs, household cleaners, and lawn care products. We do not know the effects of many of these chemicals on our health, yet we may be exposed to them while manufacturing, distributing, using, and disposing of them or when they become pollutants in our air, water, or soil. Relatively few chemicals are thought to pose a significant risk to human health. However, safeguarding public health depends on identifying both what the effects of these chemicals are and at what levels of exposure they may become hazardous to humans—that is, understanding their toxicology.
The NTP is an interagency program whose mission is to evaluate agents of public health concern by developing and applying tools of modern toxicology and molecular biology. The program maintains an objective, science-based approach in dealing with critical issues in toxicology and is committed to using the best science available to prioritize, design, conduct, and interpret its studies. To that end, the NTP is continually evolving to remain at the cutting edge of scientific research and to develop and apply new technologies.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89695229
Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR)
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CERHR Home >> CERHR Publications >> Bisphenol A Evaluation
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NTP Draft Brief on Bisphenol A (April 2008)
Audit of Draft Bisphenol A Expert Panel Reports
2nd Expert Panel Meeting (August 6-8, 2007)
1st Expert Panel Meeting Summary (March 5-7, 2007)
Draft Expert Panel Report (December 2006)
Interim Draft Expert Panel Report (April 2007)
Expert Panel Report on Bisphenol A (November 2007)
Public comments on Bisphenol A Evaluation
Bisphenol A Chemical ID
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
security lapses on April 23, 2008 at Ayala Center, Makati; etc.
Security lapses at Ayala Center in Makati on April 23, 2008
Security guard, identified as Singcol, at Ayala Avenue entrance to Glorietta, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Security guard, identified as Saliput, at the second floor entrance to SM building, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Security guard, identified as Bual, at entrance (near National Book Store) to Park Square 1, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Security guard, identified as Villar, at street entrance to Glorietta 1, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Security guard, identified as Villena, at street entrance (near Glorietta) to The Landmark building, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
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SM Department store, at Ayala Center, Makati, sold to me, a pair of shoes which did not bear visible (to unaided eyes) name and address of the manufacturer of said shoes. Said shoes were identified as being locally manufactured.
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http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08251.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2008
Release #08-251
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Promotes the Building of Safer Playgrounds to Help Reduce 200,000 Annual Injuries
Agency Releases Updated Public Playground Safety Handbook
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Children and playgrounds go together like chocolate and milk.
Yet a good time on the community or school playground can be ruined by a fall, entrapment, cut or another type of injury.
During National Playground Safety Week (April 21-25), CPSC staff is releasing an update to the popular Handbook for Public Playground Safety (PDF), which contains guidance for childcare personnel, school officials, designers, inspectors, parents
and school groups on building safer playgrounds. Considered by many to be the model handbook of playground safety, the agency’s guidelines for public playgrounds have been incorporated by many municipalities into local and state building codes. The handbook provides specifications for creating safer play zones and avoiding hazards with equipment such as sharp points, entrapments, and entanglements.
The updated Handbook for Public Playground Safety contains new guidelines from CPSC staff for playground equipment for children as young as six months old, track and log rolls for older children, and playground surfacing, as well as suggestions on protecting children from sun exposure on playgrounds.
CPSC offers the following tips to help prevent injuries and other hazards on public and home playgrounds:
The Commission provides these important life-saving tips:
* Always supervise children on play equipment to make sure they are safe.
* Purchase playground equipment that meets the latest safety standards.
* Maintain at least 9 inches of protective surfacing, including shredded/recycled rubber, wood chips, wood mulch (non-CCA treated), sand or pea gravel under and around playground equipment to cushion children from falls.
* Check that protective surfacing extends at least 6 feet in all directions from play equipment. For swings, extend protective surfacing in front and back of the swing, twice the height of the suspending bar.
* Repair sharp points or edges on equipment. Replace missing hardware and close “S” hooks that can cause injuries.
* Never attach ropes, jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes or cords of any kind to play equipment due to the strangulation hazard.
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_63688.html
Common Chemotherapy Drug Linked to Memory Problems
'Chemo brain' a routine side effect of treatment with drug 5-fluorouracil, study says
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_63688.html (*this news item will not be available after 07/20/2008)
Monday, April 21, 2008
-- Treatment with a single, commonly used chemotherapy drug causes lingering memory problems and other cognitive difficulties, a common and unpleasant side effect called "chemo brain," a new study has found.
Up to 50 percent of women with breast cancer reported having cognitive problems a year after chemotherapy treatment ended, according to one previous study.
Now, researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York and Harvard Medical School say they've discovered how the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil -- or 5-FU -- affects the central nervous system even long after treatment ends. The hope is this discovery will lead to ways to decrease or eliminate the damage so cognitive functioning is preserved.
"What we found is the damage done short-term is much less than the damage that occurs long-term," said Mark Noble, senior author of the study published in the April 22 issue of the Journal of Biology. "After the drug is stopped, the cellular damage gets worse."
For years, experts questioned whether chemo brain was a result of chemotherapy or having cancer itself, said Noble, director of the University of Rochester Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute. "Could they be depressed? Was it really organic damage?" he said, listing some of the suggested possible causes.
"What our studies do is demonstrate [that] it is the chemo," he said. And, the damage can occur with treatment with the single drug, not only the "cocktails" of drugs often used to treat cancer.
In a previous study, Nobel and his colleagues demonstrated that three common chemotherapy drugs were more toxic to healthy brain cells than to the cancer cells they were meant to treat. These studies were among the first to establish a biological basis for chemo brain. But the research didn't explain why the cognitive ill effects persist in some patients.
For the new study, Noble and his colleagues exposed cell lines in a laboratory and in mice to doses of 5-FU, and then evaluated the drug's effects. The drug is used to treat malignancies of the breast, ovaries, stomach, colon and other sites.
The researchers found that 5-FU damaged specific kinds of cells in the central nervous system -- immature cells known as progenitor cells, which later differentiate into specialized cells.
Also damaged were cells called oligodendrocytes, which help produce myelin, the fatty substance that coats nerve cells and facilitates communication between cells.
"The damage at eight weeks was considerably greater than one day after treatment," Noble said. "Damage at six months was even greater than at six weeks."
The finding "means that there is a real physiological basis for the symptoms of 'chemobrain,'" said Dr. Christina A. Meyers, chief of the department of neuro-oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, who wrote an accompanying comment. "Until we know enough to develop targeted treatments for it, there is still lots to do about it [and better to have it than the alternative]." Among the remedies are relaxation training to focus attention, exercise, cognitive rehabilitation and medicine such as anti-inflammatory agents, she said.
Another cancer expert praised the study.
"This is a very good animal model," said Dr. Patricia Ganz, director of cancer prevention and control at the University of California, Los Angeles Jonsson Cancer Center.
But she added a caveat: "This does not mean that everybody receiving this drug will have damage to their brain," she said. And, she added, this is the effect of just one chemotherapy drug, 5-FU. Today, 5FU is "rarely used in breast cancer treatment," she said.
Noble hopes to focus next on why the damage continues. Eventually, his research may lead to a treatment that can be given to decrease or eliminate the harm to healthy cells, he said.
Related MedlinePlus Pages:
* Breast Cancer - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/breastcancer.html
* Cancer Chemotherapy - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancerchemotherapy.html
* Memory - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/memory.html
Date last updated: 22 April 2008
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http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01820.html
FDA News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2008
Media Inquiries:
Karen Riley, 301-827-6244
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
FDA Approves First Compact Heart Assist Device
Heart assist devices are surgically implanted mechanical pumps that help the heart's ventricle do its work of pumping blood to the rest of the body. Previous models were too large to be placed in the upper abdomen of some women and small-sized men. But the Thoratec HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System employs a first-of-a-kind design. Instead of the standard pulsatile pump that simulates the action of the heart, the device uses a continuous flow pump that constantly moves blood with a single moving part, a spinning rotor. This allows the device to be slimmed down to a mere three inches in length and a weight of approximately one pound.
"The HeartMate II is an important advance in mechanical heart technology,” said Daniel Schultz, M.D., director of FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. "Until now, some heart transplant candidates have been underserved due to the large size of previously approved heart assist devices."
An electrical cable that powers the blood pump passes through the patient's skin to an external controller that the patient wears on his or her waist. The controller is powered either by batteries or connected to an electrical power outlet. Blood flow is set through the pump based on the patient's need, and the controller monitors pump performance, sounding alarms if it detects dangerous conditions or a possible malfunction. The system can operate on two external batteries, allowing the patient to move freely for up to three hours.
In a clinical study of 126 patients at 26 transplant centers, 57 percent of patients with the HeartMate II survived to heart transplant, which is comparable to the survival of patients treated with currently approved heart assist devices.
The product's manufacturer, Thoratec Corporation of Pleasanton, Calif., is required to conduct a post-approval study to further evaluate the HeartMate II's performance during commercialization.
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Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens
Girls protected by hormones during adolescence, study suggests
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_63681.html (*this news item will not be available after 07/20/2008)
Monday, April 21, 2008
-- The first signs that men are at higher risk of heart disease than women appear during the adolescent years, according a new study that tracked boys and girls through their teens.
"This is not what we would have predicted," said Dr. Antoinette Moran, chief of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, and lead author of the report in the April 22 issue of Circulation. "Because boys lose fat and gain muscle in adolescence, while girls add body fat."
At the start, 11-year-old boys and girls were similar in body composition, blood pressure and blood levels of lipids (fats). As expected, the percentage of body fat decreased in the boys and increased in the girls over the adolescent years.
Yet the study of the 507 Minneapolis school children found that between the ages of 11 and 19, levels of triglycerides, a type of blood fat associated with cardiovascular disease, increased in the boys and dropped in the girls. Levels of HDL cholesterol, the "good" kind that helps keep arteries clear, went down in boys but rose in girls.
Blood pressure increased in both, but significantly more in boys. And insulin resistance, a marker of cardiovascular risk, which was lower in boys at age 11, rose until the 19-year-old men were more resistant than the women.
But excess weight is of major importance in both sexes, Moran said. "Being overweight or obese can cancel out these relationships and cause increased cardiovascular risk for males and females," she said. "Any protection that the young women had was wiped out by obesity."
A recent study found that more than a third of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight or obese.
The study points toward the importance of hormonal factors in cardiovascular disease risk, Moran explained. "We knew that women had extra protection from cardiovascular disease, and we knew it disappeared after menopause," she said. "This adds further weight to the role of hormones by looking at the other end of the age spectrum."
One possible lesson of the study is that it is never too early to start protective measures against heart disease, said Dr. Stephen R. Daniels, chairman of the department of pediatrics at the University of Colorado.
"Studies have used autopsies of young people who died in accidents to show that by the late teens, the kind of lesions we know cause heart attacks and strokes are in the process of developing," Daniels said. "So, in some ways, our best opportunity to prevent heart disease is to look at children and adolescents and start the preventive process early."
Fighting obesity in the years before adulthood is essential, he said. "Some changes that occur may be due to what is built into the difference between the sexes," he said. "But if you add overweight and obesity, you can increase risk through that mechanism."
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Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women
Study finds it reduces risk of being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer
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By Robert Preidt
Monday, April 21, 2008
HealthDay news imageMONDAY, April 21 (HealthDay News) -- In women aged 80 and older, regular mammograms reduce the risk of being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer, but only about 20 percent of U.S. women in this age group have regular screenings, a new study shows.
The study is published online April 21 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Women aged 80 and older account for an estimated 17 percent of breast cancer cases in the United States.
"This study suggests that mammography benefits may have no age limit and that women should consider being screened on a regular basis, even into their 80s and possibly 90s, depending on their current health status," study author Dr. Brian D. Badgwell, a surgical oncology fellow at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, said in a prepared statement.
"Mammography has been shown to be an excellent means of detecting breast cancer early, when it is more likely to be cured. We found that when breast cancer was diagnosed, it was more likely to be found at an early stage when a woman had at least three mammograms in the five-year period before diagnosis," Badgwell said.
Doctors and older female patients should discuss the benefits of mammography, he recommended.
For this study, Badgwell and colleagues analyzed five years (1996 to 2002) of mammography use among 12,358 women aged 80 and older before they were diagnosed with breast cancer. The data came from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) national cancer registry.
Women who didn't have a mammography during this time were labeled nonusers (49 percent), those who had one to two mammograms were irregulars users (29 percent), and those who had three or more mammograms were regular users (22 percent).
The researchers found that 68 percent of regular users were diagnosed with stage I (early) breast cancer, compared with 56 percent of irregular users and 33 percent of nonusers. Only 32 percent of regular users were diagnosed with stage II-IV cancers, compared with 44 percent of irregular users and 67 percent of nonusers.
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/newsbydate.html
NLM NIH Medline Plus newsbydate April 21 2008
April 2008 * Monday, April 21
# Headaches Linked to Painful Skin Sensations (Reuters Health)
# Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens (HealthDay)
# Heart Surgery Results Good in Low-Volume Hospitals (Reuters Health)
# Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women (HealthDay)
# Many Cancer Survivors Are Overweight and Sedentary (HealthDay)
# Melanomas on Scalp and Neck More Deadly (HealthDay)
# Mouse Studies Identify Gene That May Influence Metastasis Risk in Breast CancerFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Cancer Institute)
# New Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Improves Results (HealthDay)
# Off-Hours Heart Patients Less Likely to Get Angioplasty (HealthDay)
# Review Urges Aggressive MRSA Screening for Health Workers (HealthDay)
# Saliva Test May Speed Heart Attack Diagnosis (Reuters Health)
# Self-Scheduling Reduces Night Shift Health Effects (Reuters Health)
# Seniors No Strangers to Happiness (HealthDay)
# Sharing Bed with Wife Helps Men's Sleep Apnea Rx (Reuters Health)
# Treatment Bias Can Skew Results of Observational Studies (HealthDay)
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Wikipedia web site
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Security guard, identified as Singcol, at Ayala Avenue entrance to Glorietta, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Security guard, identified as Saliput, at the second floor entrance to SM building, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Security guard, identified as Bual, at entrance (near National Book Store) to Park Square 1, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Security guard, identified as Villar, at street entrance to Glorietta 1, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Security guard, identified as Villena, at street entrance (near Glorietta) to The Landmark building, didn't inspect 2 of the compartments in my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
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SM Department store, at Ayala Center, Makati, sold to me, a pair of shoes which did not bear visible (to unaided eyes) name and address of the manufacturer of said shoes. Said shoes were identified as being locally manufactured.
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http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08251.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2008
Release #08-251
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Promotes the Building of Safer Playgrounds to Help Reduce 200,000 Annual Injuries
Agency Releases Updated Public Playground Safety Handbook
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Children and playgrounds go together like chocolate and milk.
Yet a good time on the community or school playground can be ruined by a fall, entrapment, cut or another type of injury.
During National Playground Safety Week (April 21-25), CPSC staff is releasing an update to the popular Handbook for Public Playground Safety (PDF), which contains guidance for childcare personnel, school officials, designers, inspectors, parents
and school groups on building safer playgrounds. Considered by many to be the model handbook of playground safety, the agency’s guidelines for public playgrounds have been incorporated by many municipalities into local and state building codes. The handbook provides specifications for creating safer play zones and avoiding hazards with equipment such as sharp points, entrapments, and entanglements.
The updated Handbook for Public Playground Safety contains new guidelines from CPSC staff for playground equipment for children as young as six months old, track and log rolls for older children, and playground surfacing, as well as suggestions on protecting children from sun exposure on playgrounds.
CPSC offers the following tips to help prevent injuries and other hazards on public and home playgrounds:
The Commission provides these important life-saving tips:
* Always supervise children on play equipment to make sure they are safe.
* Purchase playground equipment that meets the latest safety standards.
* Maintain at least 9 inches of protective surfacing, including shredded/recycled rubber, wood chips, wood mulch (non-CCA treated), sand or pea gravel under and around playground equipment to cushion children from falls.
* Check that protective surfacing extends at least 6 feet in all directions from play equipment. For swings, extend protective surfacing in front and back of the swing, twice the height of the suspending bar.
* Repair sharp points or edges on equipment. Replace missing hardware and close “S” hooks that can cause injuries.
* Never attach ropes, jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes or cords of any kind to play equipment due to the strangulation hazard.
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_63688.html
Common Chemotherapy Drug Linked to Memory Problems
'Chemo brain' a routine side effect of treatment with drug 5-fluorouracil, study says
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_63688.html (*this news item will not be available after 07/20/2008)
Monday, April 21, 2008
-- Treatment with a single, commonly used chemotherapy drug causes lingering memory problems and other cognitive difficulties, a common and unpleasant side effect called "chemo brain," a new study has found.
Up to 50 percent of women with breast cancer reported having cognitive problems a year after chemotherapy treatment ended, according to one previous study.
Now, researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York and Harvard Medical School say they've discovered how the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil -- or 5-FU -- affects the central nervous system even long after treatment ends. The hope is this discovery will lead to ways to decrease or eliminate the damage so cognitive functioning is preserved.
"What we found is the damage done short-term is much less than the damage that occurs long-term," said Mark Noble, senior author of the study published in the April 22 issue of the Journal of Biology. "After the drug is stopped, the cellular damage gets worse."
For years, experts questioned whether chemo brain was a result of chemotherapy or having cancer itself, said Noble, director of the University of Rochester Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute. "Could they be depressed? Was it really organic damage?" he said, listing some of the suggested possible causes.
"What our studies do is demonstrate [that] it is the chemo," he said. And, the damage can occur with treatment with the single drug, not only the "cocktails" of drugs often used to treat cancer.
In a previous study, Nobel and his colleagues demonstrated that three common chemotherapy drugs were more toxic to healthy brain cells than to the cancer cells they were meant to treat. These studies were among the first to establish a biological basis for chemo brain. But the research didn't explain why the cognitive ill effects persist in some patients.
For the new study, Noble and his colleagues exposed cell lines in a laboratory and in mice to doses of 5-FU, and then evaluated the drug's effects. The drug is used to treat malignancies of the breast, ovaries, stomach, colon and other sites.
The researchers found that 5-FU damaged specific kinds of cells in the central nervous system -- immature cells known as progenitor cells, which later differentiate into specialized cells.
Also damaged were cells called oligodendrocytes, which help produce myelin, the fatty substance that coats nerve cells and facilitates communication between cells.
"The damage at eight weeks was considerably greater than one day after treatment," Noble said. "Damage at six months was even greater than at six weeks."
The finding "means that there is a real physiological basis for the symptoms of 'chemobrain,'" said Dr. Christina A. Meyers, chief of the department of neuro-oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, who wrote an accompanying comment. "Until we know enough to develop targeted treatments for it, there is still lots to do about it [and better to have it than the alternative]." Among the remedies are relaxation training to focus attention, exercise, cognitive rehabilitation and medicine such as anti-inflammatory agents, she said.
Another cancer expert praised the study.
"This is a very good animal model," said Dr. Patricia Ganz, director of cancer prevention and control at the University of California, Los Angeles Jonsson Cancer Center.
But she added a caveat: "This does not mean that everybody receiving this drug will have damage to their brain," she said. And, she added, this is the effect of just one chemotherapy drug, 5-FU. Today, 5FU is "rarely used in breast cancer treatment," she said.
Noble hopes to focus next on why the damage continues. Eventually, his research may lead to a treatment that can be given to decrease or eliminate the harm to healthy cells, he said.
Related MedlinePlus Pages:
* Breast Cancer - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/breastcancer.html
* Cancer Chemotherapy - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancerchemotherapy.html
* Memory - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/memory.html
Date last updated: 22 April 2008
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http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01820.html
FDA News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2008
Media Inquiries:
Karen Riley, 301-827-6244
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
FDA Approves First Compact Heart Assist Device
Heart assist devices are surgically implanted mechanical pumps that help the heart's ventricle do its work of pumping blood to the rest of the body. Previous models were too large to be placed in the upper abdomen of some women and small-sized men. But the Thoratec HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System employs a first-of-a-kind design. Instead of the standard pulsatile pump that simulates the action of the heart, the device uses a continuous flow pump that constantly moves blood with a single moving part, a spinning rotor. This allows the device to be slimmed down to a mere three inches in length and a weight of approximately one pound.
"The HeartMate II is an important advance in mechanical heart technology,” said Daniel Schultz, M.D., director of FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. "Until now, some heart transplant candidates have been underserved due to the large size of previously approved heart assist devices."
An electrical cable that powers the blood pump passes through the patient's skin to an external controller that the patient wears on his or her waist. The controller is powered either by batteries or connected to an electrical power outlet. Blood flow is set through the pump based on the patient's need, and the controller monitors pump performance, sounding alarms if it detects dangerous conditions or a possible malfunction. The system can operate on two external batteries, allowing the patient to move freely for up to three hours.
In a clinical study of 126 patients at 26 transplant centers, 57 percent of patients with the HeartMate II survived to heart transplant, which is comparable to the survival of patients treated with currently approved heart assist devices.
The product's manufacturer, Thoratec Corporation of Pleasanton, Calif., is required to conduct a post-approval study to further evaluate the HeartMate II's performance during commercialization.
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Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens
Girls protected by hormones during adolescence, study suggests
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_63681.html (*this news item will not be available after 07/20/2008)
Monday, April 21, 2008
-- The first signs that men are at higher risk of heart disease than women appear during the adolescent years, according a new study that tracked boys and girls through their teens.
"This is not what we would have predicted," said Dr. Antoinette Moran, chief of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, and lead author of the report in the April 22 issue of Circulation. "Because boys lose fat and gain muscle in adolescence, while girls add body fat."
At the start, 11-year-old boys and girls were similar in body composition, blood pressure and blood levels of lipids (fats). As expected, the percentage of body fat decreased in the boys and increased in the girls over the adolescent years.
Yet the study of the 507 Minneapolis school children found that between the ages of 11 and 19, levels of triglycerides, a type of blood fat associated with cardiovascular disease, increased in the boys and dropped in the girls. Levels of HDL cholesterol, the "good" kind that helps keep arteries clear, went down in boys but rose in girls.
Blood pressure increased in both, but significantly more in boys. And insulin resistance, a marker of cardiovascular risk, which was lower in boys at age 11, rose until the 19-year-old men were more resistant than the women.
But excess weight is of major importance in both sexes, Moran said. "Being overweight or obese can cancel out these relationships and cause increased cardiovascular risk for males and females," she said. "Any protection that the young women had was wiped out by obesity."
A recent study found that more than a third of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight or obese.
The study points toward the importance of hormonal factors in cardiovascular disease risk, Moran explained. "We knew that women had extra protection from cardiovascular disease, and we knew it disappeared after menopause," she said. "This adds further weight to the role of hormones by looking at the other end of the age spectrum."
One possible lesson of the study is that it is never too early to start protective measures against heart disease, said Dr. Stephen R. Daniels, chairman of the department of pediatrics at the University of Colorado.
"Studies have used autopsies of young people who died in accidents to show that by the late teens, the kind of lesions we know cause heart attacks and strokes are in the process of developing," Daniels said. "So, in some ways, our best opportunity to prevent heart disease is to look at children and adolescents and start the preventive process early."
Fighting obesity in the years before adulthood is essential, he said. "Some changes that occur may be due to what is built into the difference between the sexes," he said. "But if you add overweight and obesity, you can increase risk through that mechanism."
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Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women
Study finds it reduces risk of being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer
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By Robert Preidt
Monday, April 21, 2008
HealthDay news imageMONDAY, April 21 (HealthDay News) -- In women aged 80 and older, regular mammograms reduce the risk of being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer, but only about 20 percent of U.S. women in this age group have regular screenings, a new study shows.
The study is published online April 21 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Women aged 80 and older account for an estimated 17 percent of breast cancer cases in the United States.
"This study suggests that mammography benefits may have no age limit and that women should consider being screened on a regular basis, even into their 80s and possibly 90s, depending on their current health status," study author Dr. Brian D. Badgwell, a surgical oncology fellow at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, said in a prepared statement.
"Mammography has been shown to be an excellent means of detecting breast cancer early, when it is more likely to be cured. We found that when breast cancer was diagnosed, it was more likely to be found at an early stage when a woman had at least three mammograms in the five-year period before diagnosis," Badgwell said.
Doctors and older female patients should discuss the benefits of mammography, he recommended.
For this study, Badgwell and colleagues analyzed five years (1996 to 2002) of mammography use among 12,358 women aged 80 and older before they were diagnosed with breast cancer. The data came from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) national cancer registry.
Women who didn't have a mammography during this time were labeled nonusers (49 percent), those who had one to two mammograms were irregulars users (29 percent), and those who had three or more mammograms were regular users (22 percent).
The researchers found that 68 percent of regular users were diagnosed with stage I (early) breast cancer, compared with 56 percent of irregular users and 33 percent of nonusers. Only 32 percent of regular users were diagnosed with stage II-IV cancers, compared with 44 percent of irregular users and 67 percent of nonusers.
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/newsbydate.html
NLM NIH Medline Plus newsbydate April 21 2008
April 2008 * Monday, April 21
# Headaches Linked to Painful Skin Sensations (Reuters Health)
# Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens (HealthDay)
# Heart Surgery Results Good in Low-Volume Hospitals (Reuters Health)
# Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women (HealthDay)
# Many Cancer Survivors Are Overweight and Sedentary (HealthDay)
# Melanomas on Scalp and Neck More Deadly (HealthDay)
# Mouse Studies Identify Gene That May Influence Metastasis Risk in Breast CancerFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Cancer Institute)
# New Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Improves Results (HealthDay)
# Off-Hours Heart Patients Less Likely to Get Angioplasty (HealthDay)
# Review Urges Aggressive MRSA Screening for Health Workers (HealthDay)
# Saliva Test May Speed Heart Attack Diagnosis (Reuters Health)
# Self-Scheduling Reduces Night Shift Health Effects (Reuters Health)
# Seniors No Strangers to Happiness (HealthDay)
# Sharing Bed with Wife Helps Men's Sleep Apnea Rx (Reuters Health)
# Treatment Bias Can Skew Results of Observational Studies (HealthDay)
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Raps mulled vs. hospital for rejecting stab victim, Etc.
From local newspapers:
April 22, 2008:
From Philippine Star newspaper:
NCRPO: Cheeck identity of lawmen seeking entry into offices, homes
The police warned the public yesterday to be careful in dealing with people who identify themselves as government agents to gain entry into their offices and homes before robbing them.
Metro police chief Director Geary Barias issued the warning . . .
Barias stressed that before allowing entry into their residence, office or establishment, security guards or those entertaining them "should ask them for their identification cards if they are carrying any."
"They can also ask them to present a copy of a search warrant or any other document to prove they really belong to the government agency they claimed they were representing," he added.
When the security guards or those who entertained the group have still doubts on the group, Barias said they can call the nearest police precinct and report the matter for the police to verify and intercept the suspects.
Raps mulled vs. hospital for rejecting stab victim
Officials and medical practitioners of a hospital in Valenzuela responsible for turning away a stabbing victiom, who later died, could face a maximum of two years in jail and be fined a maximum of P100,000.
The family of the late seaman Rizalino Carrido . . .is planning to sue the Fatima Medical Center.
PASG seizes P150-M 'hot' seafood, meat products
The Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group and the Navotas City police seized yesterday P150 million worth of seafood and meat products . . . from two warehouses in the city.
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On April 17, 2008, an employee of Teriyaki Boy, at said restaurant at Robinsons Manila, issued a receipt for food, wherein there was a separate charge for VAT. Based on information from the DTI, said act is a violation of the Price Tag Law.
On March 24, 2008, an employee of Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc., at Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati, issued a receipt for food, wherein there was a separate charge for VAT. Based on information from the DTI, said act is a violation of the Price Tag Law.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/disaster_sis_website08.html
NLM announces web site on Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC)
The National Library of Medicine is pleased to announce a new web resource for its Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov . The aim of the DIMRC web site is to provide access to quality disaster health information to the nation at all stages of preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery. The initial phase of this web site focuses on NLM and NLM-supported resources and activities. The web site will expand to include other sources of authoritative disaster health information.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has a long history of providing health information during times of disaster. Recognizing the potential for the use of libraries as major untapped resources in preparing for disasters, and responding to the current increased need for disaster health information, the Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) has been created to aid the nation's disaster management efforts. DIMRC is tasked with the effective collection, organization, and dissemination of health information for natural, accidental, or deliberate disasters. DIMRC is committed to providing this essential information as part of the Federal effort to help prepare, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the adverse health effects of disasters in conjunction with Federal, State, local government, private organizations, and local communities. To accomplish this, DIMRC will focus its efforts on providing disaster health information resources and informatics research that will be directly beneficial for public health officials, healthcare providers, special populations, and the public.
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Last reviewed: 25 March 2008
Last updated: 25 March 2008
First published: 25 March 2008
April 22, 2008:
From Philippine Star newspaper:
NCRPO: Cheeck identity of lawmen seeking entry into offices, homes
The police warned the public yesterday to be careful in dealing with people who identify themselves as government agents to gain entry into their offices and homes before robbing them.
Metro police chief Director Geary Barias issued the warning . . .
Barias stressed that before allowing entry into their residence, office or establishment, security guards or those entertaining them "should ask them for their identification cards if they are carrying any."
"They can also ask them to present a copy of a search warrant or any other document to prove they really belong to the government agency they claimed they were representing," he added.
When the security guards or those who entertained the group have still doubts on the group, Barias said they can call the nearest police precinct and report the matter for the police to verify and intercept the suspects.
Raps mulled vs. hospital for rejecting stab victim
Officials and medical practitioners of a hospital in Valenzuela responsible for turning away a stabbing victiom, who later died, could face a maximum of two years in jail and be fined a maximum of P100,000.
The family of the late seaman Rizalino Carrido . . .is planning to sue the Fatima Medical Center.
PASG seizes P150-M 'hot' seafood, meat products
The Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group and the Navotas City police seized yesterday P150 million worth of seafood and meat products . . . from two warehouses in the city.
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On April 17, 2008, an employee of Teriyaki Boy, at said restaurant at Robinsons Manila, issued a receipt for food, wherein there was a separate charge for VAT. Based on information from the DTI, said act is a violation of the Price Tag Law.
On March 24, 2008, an employee of Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc., at Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati, issued a receipt for food, wherein there was a separate charge for VAT. Based on information from the DTI, said act is a violation of the Price Tag Law.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/disaster_sis_website08.html
NLM announces web site on Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC)
The National Library of Medicine is pleased to announce a new web resource for its Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov . The aim of the DIMRC web site is to provide access to quality disaster health information to the nation at all stages of preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery. The initial phase of this web site focuses on NLM and NLM-supported resources and activities. The web site will expand to include other sources of authoritative disaster health information.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has a long history of providing health information during times of disaster. Recognizing the potential for the use of libraries as major untapped resources in preparing for disasters, and responding to the current increased need for disaster health information, the Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) has been created to aid the nation's disaster management efforts. DIMRC is tasked with the effective collection, organization, and dissemination of health information for natural, accidental, or deliberate disasters. DIMRC is committed to providing this essential information as part of the Federal effort to help prepare, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the adverse health effects of disasters in conjunction with Federal, State, local government, private organizations, and local communities. To accomplish this, DIMRC will focus its efforts on providing disaster health information resources and informatics research that will be directly beneficial for public health officials, healthcare providers, special populations, and the public.
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Last reviewed: 25 March 2008
Last updated: 25 March 2008
First published: 25 March 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
security lapse at National Book Store, advisories re Jollibee restaurant, Optical Shop store, free help for residents, fake products, etc.
Security lapse on April 21, 2008 at street entrance to National Book store branch at Robinsons Ermita. The person at said entrance didn't inspect two compartments of my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Employee of Jollibee restaurant, on fourth floor of said mall, on April 21, 2008, issued a receipt wherein the VAT charge was separate from the price of food. Based on information from the Department of Trade and Industry, said action is a violation
of the Price Tag Law. Also, an employee, at said restaurant, on said date, issued a table tag which did not bear the visible name of said restaurant.
An employee of Burger King restaurant, at the first floor of said mall, issued a receipt wherin the VAT charge was separate from the price of the food. Based on information from the Department of Trade and Industry, said action is a violation
of the Price Tag Law.
Optical Shop store, at Robinsons Manila, on April 21, 2008, sold an eye glass case which did not bear a visible price tag. Also, said case did not bear a visible name and address of the manufacturers/importer/distributor of said product. Undersigned believes said store violated the Price Tag Law and the Consumer Act of the Philippines.
Illegal tow trucks seized. According to statements published on April 19, 2008 in a local newspaper, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is now targetting illegal tow truck operations. "Director Roberto Esquivel, chief of the enforcement group of the MMDA Traffic Operations Center (TOC) . . . urged the public to call the MMDA through its 136 hotline if they spot personnel of illegal towing services in Metro Manila, strssing that even legitimate towing firms should first report to the MMDA before towing illegally parked vehicles."
"New warning on sidewalk parking
The Quezon City government has warned anew owners of motor vehicles, particularly heavy equipment like trucks, to spare the city's sidewalk from being used as their parking space to avoid arrest or fines.
April 20, 2008
Fake toothbrushes, combs seized in Lipa
The National Bureau of Investigation recently seized some P300,000 worth of fake Springmaid toothbrushes and combs . . . in Lipa City."
April 22, 2008
"QC sets free birth registration
Quezon City Mayor . . . has urged residents to have their birth certificates registerd free through the city's "Operation Brightright Project."
"Mandaluyong offers help for residents with cataract, cleft lip
Mandaluyong City Mayor . . . has called on people suffering from cataract, cleft lip, and cleft palate to avail of the free operation offered by the local government at the Mandaluyong City Medical Center.
Under the project "Proyektong Kalusugan Laban sa Kahirapan" of the national government, the free operation is not open solely to city residents but patients from other cities, municipalities and provinces."
Employee of Jollibee restaurant, on fourth floor of said mall, on April 21, 2008, issued a receipt wherein the VAT charge was separate from the price of food. Based on information from the Department of Trade and Industry, said action is a violation
of the Price Tag Law. Also, an employee, at said restaurant, on said date, issued a table tag which did not bear the visible name of said restaurant.
An employee of Burger King restaurant, at the first floor of said mall, issued a receipt wherin the VAT charge was separate from the price of the food. Based on information from the Department of Trade and Industry, said action is a violation
of the Price Tag Law.
Optical Shop store, at Robinsons Manila, on April 21, 2008, sold an eye glass case which did not bear a visible price tag. Also, said case did not bear a visible name and address of the manufacturers/importer/distributor of said product. Undersigned believes said store violated the Price Tag Law and the Consumer Act of the Philippines.
Illegal tow trucks seized. According to statements published on April 19, 2008 in a local newspaper, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is now targetting illegal tow truck operations. "Director Roberto Esquivel, chief of the enforcement group of the MMDA Traffic Operations Center (TOC) . . . urged the public to call the MMDA through its 136 hotline if they spot personnel of illegal towing services in Metro Manila, strssing that even legitimate towing firms should first report to the MMDA before towing illegally parked vehicles."
"New warning on sidewalk parking
The Quezon City government has warned anew owners of motor vehicles, particularly heavy equipment like trucks, to spare the city's sidewalk from being used as their parking space to avoid arrest or fines.
April 20, 2008
Fake toothbrushes, combs seized in Lipa
The National Bureau of Investigation recently seized some P300,000 worth of fake Springmaid toothbrushes and combs . . . in Lipa City."
April 22, 2008
"QC sets free birth registration
Quezon City Mayor . . . has urged residents to have their birth certificates registerd free through the city's "Operation Brightright Project."
"Mandaluyong offers help for residents with cataract, cleft lip
Mandaluyong City Mayor . . . has called on people suffering from cataract, cleft lip, and cleft palate to avail of the free operation offered by the local government at the Mandaluyong City Medical Center.
Under the project "Proyektong Kalusugan Laban sa Kahirapan" of the national government, the free operation is not open solely to city residents but patients from other cities, municipalities and provinces."
Sunday, April 20, 2008
advisories re: HD makeup line; Becca Cosmetics
advisory re Ria Francisco Prieto
The following claims, regarding the HD makeup line, were published on pages E1 and E3 of the Philippine Daily Inquirer issue of April 18, 2008. Said Prieto's name appeared as the source of the following claims:
"The HD makeup line gives every woman a high- tech foundation and powder that lend the skin exceptional texture, correct uneven pigmentation and improve the skin's quality. (italicization by the undersigned.) What proof, if any,does said Prieto have to support said claim and the following claims: Natural imperfections are erased without you having to put on too much makeup. The skin's texture is luminous and well-defined, the complexion is simply radiant. . . .The makeup is imperceptible onscreen and in photos. . . . HD Foundation promises to increase skin's moisturization by 46 percent after four hours, It's main ingredient . . forms a film that protects skin from harsh and damaging environmental factors. . . .The oil free formula keeps the skin from getting oily. "
advisory re Becca products and Kinny Salas
The following claims regarding said products were published on page E-2 of the Friday April 18, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper. The source of said claims was identified as Kinny Salas whose only address was identified as "kinnysalas@yahoo.com. The claims were: "Stick Foundation .. . gives medium to heavy coverage for concealing more pronounced blemishes and goes on ultra sheer but evenly . . ."; "Becca Mattifying Primer . . . keeps oil at bay and help us stay fresh longer . . . It will . . . glaze over bumps so the surface of your face will become evenly smooth. Foundation, concealer and powder will then adhere to skin better." "Luminous Skin Color SPF 25 . . . actually treats your skin while making it look smooth. It aids in tissue repair and collagen production while giving a sheer light finish that feels cool and weightless on your skin," Does said Salas have certification from an independent unbiased entity that: (1) said Stick Foundation does give medium to heavy coverage for concealing more pronounced blemishes and goes on ultra sheer but evenly . . ."? (2) said "Becca Mattifying Primer . . . keeps oil at bay and help us stay fresh longer . . . It will . . . glaze over bumps so the surface of your face will become evenly smooth. Foundation, concealer and powder will then adhere to skin better."? (3) said Luminous Skin Color SPF 25 . . . actually treats your skin while making it look smooth. It aids in tissue repair and collagen production while giving a sheer light finish that feels cool and weightless on your skin,"?
The following claims, regarding the HD makeup line, were published on pages E1 and E3 of the Philippine Daily Inquirer issue of April 18, 2008. Said Prieto's name appeared as the source of the following claims:
"The HD makeup line gives every woman a high- tech foundation and powder that lend the skin exceptional texture, correct uneven pigmentation and improve the skin's quality. (italicization by the undersigned.) What proof, if any,does said Prieto have to support said claim and the following claims: Natural imperfections are erased without you having to put on too much makeup. The skin's texture is luminous and well-defined, the complexion is simply radiant. . . .The makeup is imperceptible onscreen and in photos. . . . HD Foundation promises to increase skin's moisturization by 46 percent after four hours, It's main ingredient . . forms a film that protects skin from harsh and damaging environmental factors. . . .The oil free formula keeps the skin from getting oily. "
advisory re Becca products and Kinny Salas
The following claims regarding said products were published on page E-2 of the Friday April 18, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper. The source of said claims was identified as Kinny Salas whose only address was identified as "kinnysalas@yahoo.com. The claims were: "Stick Foundation .. . gives medium to heavy coverage for concealing more pronounced blemishes and goes on ultra sheer but evenly . . ."; "Becca Mattifying Primer . . . keeps oil at bay and help us stay fresh longer . . . It will . . . glaze over bumps so the surface of your face will become evenly smooth. Foundation, concealer and powder will then adhere to skin better." "Luminous Skin Color SPF 25 . . . actually treats your skin while making it look smooth. It aids in tissue repair and collagen production while giving a sheer light finish that feels cool and weightless on your skin," Does said Salas have certification from an independent unbiased entity that: (1) said Stick Foundation does give medium to heavy coverage for concealing more pronounced blemishes and goes on ultra sheer but evenly . . ."? (2) said "Becca Mattifying Primer . . . keeps oil at bay and help us stay fresh longer . . . It will . . . glaze over bumps so the surface of your face will become evenly smooth. Foundation, concealer and powder will then adhere to skin better."? (3) said Luminous Skin Color SPF 25 . . . actually treats your skin while making it look smooth. It aids in tissue repair and collagen production while giving a sheer light finish that feels cool and weightless on your skin,"?
Saturday, April 19, 2008
safety tips regarding cooking in the house: etc.
http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryID=488&itemID=38266&cookie%5Ftest=1
NFPA report identifies cooking as leading cause of home fires
Attention to safety can prevent nearly all cooking fires
March 18, 2008 – Cooking was involved in an estimated 146,400 home structure fires in the United States in 2005, according to a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report released today. Cooking fires accounted for 40 percent of the home structure fires in 2005, and these cooking fires resulted in 480 deaths, 4,690 injuries, and $876 million in direct property damage.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, home Fires Involving Cooking Equipment report, cooking equipment left unattended was a factor in ignition in 38 percent of home structure fires for 2002-2005. Unattended cooking was the leading contributing factor in home cooking fires, followed by combustibles too close to a heat source, and equipment being unintentionally turned on or not turned off.
Cooking was also the leading cause of home fire injuries, accounting for 36 percent of home structure fire injuries in 2005. These injuries were especially likely to occur during attempts to fight the fire. In home structure fires involving cooking equipment for 2002-2005, 59 percent of injuries occurred while fighting the fire, compared to 35 percent of injuries in all other types of home structure fires.
“Cooking results in more home fires and fire injuries in the United States each year than anything else and nearly all of these fires can be prevented with a little extra care,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communications. “Simply paying attention when you are cooking will keep your dinner and everything else from getting burned.”
NFPA offers the following safety tips regarding home cooking
* Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
* If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking.
* To prevent cooking fires, you have to be alert. You won’t be if you are sleepy, have been drinking alcohol, or have taken medicine that makes you drowsy.
* Keep anything that can catch fire – potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, boxes, food packaging, towels or curtains – away from your stovetop.
* Keep the stovetop, burners and oven clean.
* Keep pets off cooking surfaces and nearby countertops to prevent them from knocking things onto the burner.
* Wear short, close fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and can catch fire if it comes in contact with a gas flame or electric burner.
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advisory re products sold by Sensea company
whose showroom was identified as being at 2/F Liberty Center, Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. The following claims, regarding products sold by said company, were published on page F1 of the April 7, 2008 issue of the Manila Bulletin newspaper: "Sensea colognes . . . letting you smell good for over three hours"; "Sensea perfumes . . .offer a scent that lingers for almost a day"; "Your dream flawless skin can now be achieved through Sensea's Michiko Skin Care line"; "the Womanzone and Ed Oil which both deliver sexual satisfaction for men and women"; "Womanzone is . . . formulated to enhance the woman's libido, heighten orgasm, tectile and erotic sensitivity" For their own benefit, it will be advantageous for prospective buyers of said products to require said company to provide them, in advance with certification from an unbiased entity that (1) Sensea colognes lets any person smell good for over three hours; (2) Sensea perfumes . .. scent that lingers for almost a day;" (3) Any person's dream flawless skin can now be achieved through Sensea's Michiko Skin Care line;" (4) the Womanzone and Ed Oil . . . both deliver sexual satisfaction for men and women;" (5) Womanzone enhances any woman's libido, heightens orgasm, tectile and erotic sensitivity"
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advisory re Rissa M. Manaquil
Advisory against believing the following claims, which were published on Wednesday April 16, 2008 in the issue of the Philippine Star newspaper, and were identified as originating from said Manaquil.
". . . when it comes to UVA rays, most sunscreens break down." What is herr basis for said allegation? Did she test most sunscreens? "Neutogena's Helioplex technology provides superior broad-spectrum sun protection and shields your skin from the harmful and damaging rays of both UVA and UVB." If said technology shields a person's skin from the harmful and damaging rays of both UVA and UVB,how long does it shield a person's skin from the harmful and damaging rays of both UVA and UVB? (2) If Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ with Helioplex is waterproof, how long is it waterproof? (3) If said product boasts grease-absorbing and mattifying properties, how long will said properties last? (3) If Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock with SPF 30 with Helioplex is waterproof, how long is it waterproof? (4) If Dermalogica Waterblock Solar Spray SPF 30 is water-resistant how long is it water-resistant? Does said Manaquil have certification from an independent and unbiased entity that said product provides full-spectrum protection against both damaging UVA and UVB rays? If said product contains vitamins C and E, does said Manaquil have certification from an unbiased independent
that said product contains enough quantities of said vitamins to help protect the skin from environmental assault? "Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block SPF20 boasts a microsponge technology that absorbs oil and leaves skin with an all-day matte finish." Does said Manquil have certification from an independent unbiased entity that said product absorbs oil and leaves skin with an all-day matte finish. If said formula contains soothing green tea, does said Manaquil have certification, from an independent unbiased entity, that said formula contains soothing green tea in sufficient quantity to help calm inflammation caused by breakouts? ". . . Beach Hut Clear Spray Sunblock with UVA and UVB protection." Does said Manaquil have certification from an unbiased and independent entity, that said product provides UVA and UVB protection. "being sweatproof and waterproof". Does said Manaquil have certification from an unbiased and independent entity, that said productt is sweatproof and waterproof? If said product is sweatproof and waterproof, how long is it sweatproof and waterproof?
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evidence and advisory vs. "Joyce Orena"
The following words were printed in the Philippine Star newspaper issue, dated December 5, 2007, under the title "Holiday Investments GO-SEE By Joyce Orena". . . . I would highly recommend investing in a men's watch. . . they will surely last a lifetime." (italicization by undersigned). Whose lifetime was said Orena referring to? What did she mean by the word lifetime? How many years or months? What was the basis, if any, for said Orena to claim that they will surely last a lifetime? Undersigned didn't see, in said newspaper, any visible (to unaided eye) complete mailing address of said Orena.
NFPA report identifies cooking as leading cause of home fires
Attention to safety can prevent nearly all cooking fires
March 18, 2008 – Cooking was involved in an estimated 146,400 home structure fires in the United States in 2005, according to a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report released today. Cooking fires accounted for 40 percent of the home structure fires in 2005, and these cooking fires resulted in 480 deaths, 4,690 injuries, and $876 million in direct property damage.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, home Fires Involving Cooking Equipment report, cooking equipment left unattended was a factor in ignition in 38 percent of home structure fires for 2002-2005. Unattended cooking was the leading contributing factor in home cooking fires, followed by combustibles too close to a heat source, and equipment being unintentionally turned on or not turned off.
Cooking was also the leading cause of home fire injuries, accounting for 36 percent of home structure fire injuries in 2005. These injuries were especially likely to occur during attempts to fight the fire. In home structure fires involving cooking equipment for 2002-2005, 59 percent of injuries occurred while fighting the fire, compared to 35 percent of injuries in all other types of home structure fires.
“Cooking results in more home fires and fire injuries in the United States each year than anything else and nearly all of these fires can be prevented with a little extra care,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communications. “Simply paying attention when you are cooking will keep your dinner and everything else from getting burned.”
NFPA offers the following safety tips regarding home cooking
* Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
* If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking.
* To prevent cooking fires, you have to be alert. You won’t be if you are sleepy, have been drinking alcohol, or have taken medicine that makes you drowsy.
* Keep anything that can catch fire – potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, boxes, food packaging, towels or curtains – away from your stovetop.
* Keep the stovetop, burners and oven clean.
* Keep pets off cooking surfaces and nearby countertops to prevent them from knocking things onto the burner.
* Wear short, close fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and can catch fire if it comes in contact with a gas flame or electric burner.
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advisory re products sold by Sensea company
whose showroom was identified as being at 2/F Liberty Center, Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. The following claims, regarding products sold by said company, were published on page F1 of the April 7, 2008 issue of the Manila Bulletin newspaper: "Sensea colognes . . . letting you smell good for over three hours"; "Sensea perfumes . . .offer a scent that lingers for almost a day"; "Your dream flawless skin can now be achieved through Sensea's Michiko Skin Care line"; "the Womanzone and Ed Oil which both deliver sexual satisfaction for men and women"; "Womanzone is . . . formulated to enhance the woman's libido, heighten orgasm, tectile and erotic sensitivity" For their own benefit, it will be advantageous for prospective buyers of said products to require said company to provide them, in advance with certification from an unbiased entity that (1) Sensea colognes lets any person smell good for over three hours; (2) Sensea perfumes . .. scent that lingers for almost a day;" (3) Any person's dream flawless skin can now be achieved through Sensea's Michiko Skin Care line;" (4) the Womanzone and Ed Oil . . . both deliver sexual satisfaction for men and women;" (5) Womanzone enhances any woman's libido, heightens orgasm, tectile and erotic sensitivity"
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advisory re Rissa M. Manaquil
Advisory against believing the following claims, which were published on Wednesday April 16, 2008 in the issue of the Philippine Star newspaper, and were identified as originating from said Manaquil.
". . . when it comes to UVA rays, most sunscreens break down." What is herr basis for said allegation? Did she test most sunscreens? "Neutogena's Helioplex technology provides superior broad-spectrum sun protection and shields your skin from the harmful and damaging rays of both UVA and UVB." If said technology shields a person's skin from the harmful and damaging rays of both UVA and UVB,how long does it shield a person's skin from the harmful and damaging rays of both UVA and UVB? (2) If Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ with Helioplex is waterproof, how long is it waterproof? (3) If said product boasts grease-absorbing and mattifying properties, how long will said properties last? (3) If Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock with SPF 30 with Helioplex is waterproof, how long is it waterproof? (4) If Dermalogica Waterblock Solar Spray SPF 30 is water-resistant how long is it water-resistant? Does said Manaquil have certification from an independent and unbiased entity that said product provides full-spectrum protection against both damaging UVA and UVB rays? If said product contains vitamins C and E, does said Manaquil have certification from an unbiased independent
that said product contains enough quantities of said vitamins to help protect the skin from environmental assault? "Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block SPF20 boasts a microsponge technology that absorbs oil and leaves skin with an all-day matte finish." Does said Manquil have certification from an independent unbiased entity that said product absorbs oil and leaves skin with an all-day matte finish. If said formula contains soothing green tea, does said Manaquil have certification, from an independent unbiased entity, that said formula contains soothing green tea in sufficient quantity to help calm inflammation caused by breakouts? ". . . Beach Hut Clear Spray Sunblock with UVA and UVB protection." Does said Manaquil have certification from an unbiased and independent entity, that said product provides UVA and UVB protection. "being sweatproof and waterproof". Does said Manaquil have certification from an unbiased and independent entity, that said productt is sweatproof and waterproof? If said product is sweatproof and waterproof, how long is it sweatproof and waterproof?
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evidence and advisory vs. "Joyce Orena"
The following words were printed in the Philippine Star newspaper issue, dated December 5, 2007, under the title "Holiday Investments GO-SEE By Joyce Orena". . . . I would highly recommend investing in a men's watch. . . they will surely last a lifetime." (italicization by undersigned). Whose lifetime was said Orena referring to? What did she mean by the word lifetime? How many years or months? What was the basis, if any, for said Orena to claim that they will surely last a lifetime? Undersigned didn't see, in said newspaper, any visible (to unaided eye) complete mailing address of said Orena.
security lapse at Power Plant mall; advisory re Jollibee and KFC restaurants at Power Plant mall
Security lapse at Power Plant mall in Makati on April 18, 2008. The security guard at a side entrance to said mall didn't inspect two compartments of my bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons.
Advisory vs. Jollibee restaurant and KFC restaurant at Power Plant mall in April 18, 2008. Employees of said restaurants issued receipts, for food, which contained separate charges for Value Added Tax. Based on information from the DTI, said acts were violations of Price Tag Law.
Regarding the DTI.
If you have complaints, don't waste your time and money by calling said DTI. I submitted, in writing, a complaint to said DTI, Said complaint was received by the DTI months ago, Up to now, I have not received any reply from said DTI regarding said complaint.
Advisory vs. Jollibee restaurant and KFC restaurant at Power Plant mall in April 18, 2008. Employees of said restaurants issued receipts, for food, which contained separate charges for Value Added Tax. Based on information from the DTI, said acts were violations of Price Tag Law.
Regarding the DTI.
If you have complaints, don't waste your time and money by calling said DTI. I submitted, in writing, a complaint to said DTI, Said complaint was received by the DTI months ago, Up to now, I have not received any reply from said DTI regarding said complaint.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
wireless phones and batteries;deadly dangers; birthing classes; food safety;; medical errors;
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml05/05174.html
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CTIA: The Wireless Association™
www.cpsc.gov www.ctia.org
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2005
Release #05-174 CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
CTIA Director of Public Affairs: Joe Farren, (202) 785-0081
Cell Phone Batteries: CPSC, CTIA Working Together to Keep Consumers Safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cell phones are ubiquitous in today's modern culture . . . While the convenience and usefulness of wireless devices add to their growing popularity, it is increasingly important for consumers to follow guidelines on the
maintenance of wireless phones and batteries.
Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries, which are commonly found in today's cellular phones, have a lot of energy in a small package. Li-Ion batteries are more sensitive to physical stress than alkaline batteries found in toys and flashlights and
need to be treated with more care.
To promote the safe use of cell phones, batteries and chargers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and CTIA-The Wireless Association, the trade organization representing various facets of the wireless industry, recommend the following:
Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand dealers, not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchase manufacturer or carrier recommended products and accessories. If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger. Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys or jewelry. Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery as this can cause an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating. Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection. Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot, such as on or near a cooking surface, cooking appliance, iron, or radiator. Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard. Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines found in the user's guide. "CPSC has received reports of incidents and injuries involving cell phones batteries and chargers in a variety of environments," said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton. "CPSC will continue to do its part by investigating and recalling batteries that present a safety hazard, and we ask that consumers do their part by following some basic safety steps in their day-to-day use of cell phone batteries."
CTIA and CPSC also urge consumers to properly dispose of their old batteries and equipment.
CTIA-The Wireless Assocation™ is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers.
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http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07256.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1, 2007
Release #07-256CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7800 CPSC Releases the "Top Five Hidden Home Hazards"
Safety Agency Places Popular Magnetic Toys on the List of Deadly Dangers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Whether it is an apartment, duplex or single-family residence, the home is a place that is supposed to give families a feeling of safety and security. For many Americans families however, an injury or death of a loved one can turn this place of happiness into one of tragedy.
Each year, 33.1 million people are injured by consumer products in the home. Some hazards are from products the Agency has warned about for years; others come from new products and technologies. the CPSC has identified the Top Five Hidden Home Hazards – associated with products that people may be using everyday, but are unaware of the dangers that they can cause. These home hazards are often unseen or unnoticed by consumers.
"The home is where people feel comfortable and secure, but constant awareness is the key to keeping families safe," said Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. "CPSC is aiming to increase awareness of the hidden hazards around the home in order to help consumers protect against these dangers."
With no or very little investment, incidents and injuries from these dangers are preventable. Simply by being aware of these Top Five Hidden Home Hazards, many lives can be spared and life-altering injuries avoided:
#1
Magnets
Since 2005:
1 Death, 86 Injuries;
8 million magnetic toys recalled. Today's rare-earth magnets can be very small and powerful making them popular in toys, building sets, and jewelry. As the number of products with magnets has increased, so has the number of serious injuries to children. In several hundred incidents, magnets have fallen out of various toys and been swallowed by children. Small intact pieces of building sets that contain magnets have also been swallowed by children. If two or more magnets, or a magnet and another metal object are swallowed separately, they can attract to one another through intestinal walls and get trapped in place. The injury is hard to diagnose. Parents and physicians may think that the materials will pass through the child without consequence, but magnets can attract in the body and twist or pinch the intestines, causing holes, blockages, infection, and death, if not treated properly and promptly.
Watch carefully for loose magnets and magnetic pieces and keep away from younger children (less than 6).
If you have a recalled product with magnets, stop using it, call the company today, and ask for the remedy.
#2
Recalled Products
Each year there about 400 recalls . . . once a product gets into the home, the consumer has to be on the lookout. Consumers need to be aware of the latest safety recalls to keep dangerous recalled products away from family members.
Get dangerous products out of the home.
Tip-overs
Average of 22 deaths per year;
31 in 2006 and an estimated 3,000 injuries. Furniture, TVs and ranges can tip over and crush young children. Deaths and injuries occur when children climb onto, fall against or pull themselves up on television stands, shelves, bookcases, dressers, desks, and chests. TVs placed on top of furniture can tip over causing head trauma and other injuries. Items left on top of the TV, furniture, and countertops, such as toys, remote controls and treats might tempt kids to climb.
Verify that furniture is stable on its own. For added security, anchor to the floor or attach to a wall. Free standing ranges and stoves should be installed with anti-tip brackets.
#4
Windows & Coverings
Average of 12 deaths annually from window cords;
Average of 9 deaths and an estimated 3,700 injuries to children annually from window falls. Children can strangle on window drapery and blind cords that can form a loop. Parents should use cordless blinds or keep cords and chains permanently out of the reach of children. Consumers should cut looped cords and install a safety tassel at the end of each pull cord or use a tie-down device, and install inner cord stays to prevent strangulation. Never place a child's crib or playpen within reach of a window blind.
The dangers of windows don't end with window coverings and pull cords. Kids love to play around windows. Unfortunately, kids can be injured or die when they fall out of windows. Do not rely on window screens. Window screens are designed to keep bugs out, not to keep kids in.
Safeguard your windows: repair pull cords ending in loops and install window guards or stops today.
#5
Pool & Spa Drains
15 injuries, 2 fatalities from 2002-2004. The suction from a pool drain can be so powerful that it can hold an adult under water, but most incidents involve children. The body can become sealed against the drain or hair can be pulled in and tangled. Missing or broken drain covers are a major reason many entrapment incidents occur. Pool and spa owners can consider installing a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS), which detects when a drain is blocked and automatically shuts off the pool pump or interrupts the water circulation to prevent an entrapment.
Every time you use a pool or spa, inspect it for entrapment hazards. Check to make sure appropriate drain covers are in place and undamaged.To learn more about these and other home hazards, and to sign up for recall information, visit our Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.
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web site with information on pregnancy:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
web sites with information on birthing classes:
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregna...
www.RightHealth.com/Pregnancy/
www.bradleybirth.com/
http://wwwblossombirth.org/
http://www.pregnancy.about.com/od/childbirtheduc/a/cbeclass.h...
www.birth.com.au/
www.babycenter.com/0_childbirth-classes_161.bc
www.birthworks.org/classes.html
www.joyfulbirthclasses.com/
www.fcwc.com/child_birth_classes.htm
http://www.pregnancy.about.com/od/childbirthclasse1/ss/cbecla...
www.motherfriendly.org/Downloads/birthClasses.pdf [Found on Yahoo! Search]
www.childbirth.org/articles/whichcbe.html [Found on Google]
http://www.dogpile.com/dogpile/ws/results/Web/food%20safety/1/417/TopNavigation/Relevance/iq=true/zoom=off/_iceUrlFlag=7?_IceUrl=true
web sites with information about food safety:
busycooks.about.com/od/cookinglessons/a/foodsafety
www.foodsafety.gov/ [
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodsafety.html
www.fsis.usda.gov/
www.fightbac.org/
www.homefoodsafety.org/
www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/
www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety
www.who.int/foodsafety/en
www.allsafe.org.uk/ [
www.foodsafety.gov
www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/Lesson/glossa...
aids.about.com/od/nutrition/a/hivfoodsafe.htm [Found on About]
culinaryarts.about.com/od/safetysanitation/Food_Sa...
www.fdaregistrar.com
homecooking.about.com/od/safety/Food_Safety_Resour...
www.Oshaw.com
www.who.int/fsf/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_safety
www.cfsan.fda.gov/
canadaonline.about.com/od/food/Food_and_Nutrition_...
www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?nav...
adam.about.com/encyclopedia/nutrition/Food-Safety....
restaurants.about.com/od/foodsafetylaw/a/FoodSafet...
foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/
ces.ncsu.edu/depts/foodsci/agentinfo
vm.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html
www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_564_,0...
www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/fsgfaq.html
www.who.int/foodsafety/micro/avian/en/
www.medicinenet.com/food_safety/article.htm
www.foodsafetysummit.com/
www.foodsafety.com/
foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/
www.foodsafety.org/
www.centerforfoodsafety.org/
foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu/
lancaster.unl.edu/food/
www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-1568_21390-53829...
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web sites with information regarding medical errors:
www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2000/500_err.html
www.ahrq.gov/qual/errorsix.htm
www.ahrq.gov/consumer/20tips.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_error
www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9911/29/medical.errors/
www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/2003/303_meds.html
womenshealth.about.com/od/commonhealthissues/a/bl2...
www.kaiseredu.org/topics_im.asp?id=137&parentID=70...
www.ahrq.gov/browse/mederrbr.htm
www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-05-17-medical-er...
www.ahcpr.gov/qual/errback.htm
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21527433/
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/11856.php
womenshealth.about.com/b/a/2077.htm
www.ahcpr.gov/qual/errorsix.htm
md-jd.info/errors.htm
pediatrics.about.com/od/aboutpediatrics/a/06_med_e...
patients.about.com/b/2008/01/13/medical-test-error...
www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?...
www.webmd.com/content/article/59/66713
seniorhealth.about.com/library/prevention/blmederr...
womenshealth.about.com/b/2006/05/16/medical-errors...
www.webmd.com/content/article/30/1728_73856
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_errors
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/medi... [
www.caoc.com/CA/index.cfm?event=showPage&pg=Medica...
familydoctor.org/736.xml
www.aafp.org/online/en/home/press/aafpnewsreleases...
ibdcrohns.about.com/library/fda/bl20tipsa.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preventable_medical_errors
www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2008/03/10/da...
www.medicalerrors.ca/
womenshealth.about.com/b/2005/10/10/how-you-can-pr...
my.webmd.com/content/article/1685.53716?z%3D1728_0...
www.disabledlawyering.org/
www.mercola.com/2005/jun/2/medical_mistakes.htm
well.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/medical-errors
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/safe...
www.preventingmedicalerrors.com/
women.webmd.com/news/20040727/medical-errors-plagu...
www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june05/errors_2...
www.mercola.com/2005/nov/17/usa_leads_the_world__i...
www.jbpub.com/catalog/0763783617/
emcmedicaltraining.com/errors-violence.html
abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=3789868&page=1
www.ercdataplus.com/modernhealthcare/results/apr20...
www.boston.com/business/articles/2004/08/03/survey...
www.medicalerrors.ca/links.htm
www.kulisz.com/medical_errors.htm
www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/La-Pa/Medical-Errors.h... .
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-08-23-medical-er...
www.quic.gov/summit/aaahp1.htm
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CTIA: The Wireless Association™
www.cpsc.gov www.ctia.org
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2005
Release #05-174 CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
CTIA Director of Public Affairs: Joe Farren, (202) 785-0081
Cell Phone Batteries: CPSC, CTIA Working Together to Keep Consumers Safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cell phones are ubiquitous in today's modern culture . . . While the convenience and usefulness of wireless devices add to their growing popularity, it is increasingly important for consumers to follow guidelines on the
maintenance of wireless phones and batteries.
Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries, which are commonly found in today's cellular phones, have a lot of energy in a small package. Li-Ion batteries are more sensitive to physical stress than alkaline batteries found in toys and flashlights and
need to be treated with more care.
To promote the safe use of cell phones, batteries and chargers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and CTIA-The Wireless Association, the trade organization representing various facets of the wireless industry, recommend the following:
Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand dealers, not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchase manufacturer or carrier recommended products and accessories. If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger. Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys or jewelry. Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery as this can cause an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating. Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection. Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot, such as on or near a cooking surface, cooking appliance, iron, or radiator. Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard. Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines found in the user's guide. "CPSC has received reports of incidents and injuries involving cell phones batteries and chargers in a variety of environments," said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton. "CPSC will continue to do its part by investigating and recalling batteries that present a safety hazard, and we ask that consumers do their part by following some basic safety steps in their day-to-day use of cell phone batteries."
CTIA and CPSC also urge consumers to properly dispose of their old batteries and equipment.
CTIA-The Wireless Assocation™ is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers.
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http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07256.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1, 2007
Release #07-256CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7800 CPSC Releases the "Top Five Hidden Home Hazards"
Safety Agency Places Popular Magnetic Toys on the List of Deadly Dangers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Whether it is an apartment, duplex or single-family residence, the home is a place that is supposed to give families a feeling of safety and security. For many Americans families however, an injury or death of a loved one can turn this place of happiness into one of tragedy.
Each year, 33.1 million people are injured by consumer products in the home. Some hazards are from products the Agency has warned about for years; others come from new products and technologies. the CPSC has identified the Top Five Hidden Home Hazards – associated with products that people may be using everyday, but are unaware of the dangers that they can cause. These home hazards are often unseen or unnoticed by consumers.
"The home is where people feel comfortable and secure, but constant awareness is the key to keeping families safe," said Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. "CPSC is aiming to increase awareness of the hidden hazards around the home in order to help consumers protect against these dangers."
With no or very little investment, incidents and injuries from these dangers are preventable. Simply by being aware of these Top Five Hidden Home Hazards, many lives can be spared and life-altering injuries avoided:
#1
Magnets
Since 2005:
1 Death, 86 Injuries;
8 million magnetic toys recalled. Today's rare-earth magnets can be very small and powerful making them popular in toys, building sets, and jewelry. As the number of products with magnets has increased, so has the number of serious injuries to children. In several hundred incidents, magnets have fallen out of various toys and been swallowed by children. Small intact pieces of building sets that contain magnets have also been swallowed by children. If two or more magnets, or a magnet and another metal object are swallowed separately, they can attract to one another through intestinal walls and get trapped in place. The injury is hard to diagnose. Parents and physicians may think that the materials will pass through the child without consequence, but magnets can attract in the body and twist or pinch the intestines, causing holes, blockages, infection, and death, if not treated properly and promptly.
Watch carefully for loose magnets and magnetic pieces and keep away from younger children (less than 6).
If you have a recalled product with magnets, stop using it, call the company today, and ask for the remedy.
#2
Recalled Products
Each year there about 400 recalls . . . once a product gets into the home, the consumer has to be on the lookout. Consumers need to be aware of the latest safety recalls to keep dangerous recalled products away from family members.
Get dangerous products out of the home.
Tip-overs
Average of 22 deaths per year;
31 in 2006 and an estimated 3,000 injuries. Furniture, TVs and ranges can tip over and crush young children. Deaths and injuries occur when children climb onto, fall against or pull themselves up on television stands, shelves, bookcases, dressers, desks, and chests. TVs placed on top of furniture can tip over causing head trauma and other injuries. Items left on top of the TV, furniture, and countertops, such as toys, remote controls and treats might tempt kids to climb.
Verify that furniture is stable on its own. For added security, anchor to the floor or attach to a wall. Free standing ranges and stoves should be installed with anti-tip brackets.
#4
Windows & Coverings
Average of 12 deaths annually from window cords;
Average of 9 deaths and an estimated 3,700 injuries to children annually from window falls. Children can strangle on window drapery and blind cords that can form a loop. Parents should use cordless blinds or keep cords and chains permanently out of the reach of children. Consumers should cut looped cords and install a safety tassel at the end of each pull cord or use a tie-down device, and install inner cord stays to prevent strangulation. Never place a child's crib or playpen within reach of a window blind.
The dangers of windows don't end with window coverings and pull cords. Kids love to play around windows. Unfortunately, kids can be injured or die when they fall out of windows. Do not rely on window screens. Window screens are designed to keep bugs out, not to keep kids in.
Safeguard your windows: repair pull cords ending in loops and install window guards or stops today.
#5
Pool & Spa Drains
15 injuries, 2 fatalities from 2002-2004. The suction from a pool drain can be so powerful that it can hold an adult under water, but most incidents involve children. The body can become sealed against the drain or hair can be pulled in and tangled. Missing or broken drain covers are a major reason many entrapment incidents occur. Pool and spa owners can consider installing a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS), which detects when a drain is blocked and automatically shuts off the pool pump or interrupts the water circulation to prevent an entrapment.
Every time you use a pool or spa, inspect it for entrapment hazards. Check to make sure appropriate drain covers are in place and undamaged.To learn more about these and other home hazards, and to sign up for recall information, visit our Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.
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web site with information on pregnancy:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
web sites with information on birthing classes:
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregna...
www.RightHealth.com/Pregnancy/
www.bradleybirth.com/
http://wwwblossombirth.org/
http://www.pregnancy.about.com/od/childbirtheduc/a/cbeclass.h...
www.birth.com.au/
www.babycenter.com/0_childbirth-classes_161.bc
www.birthworks.org/classes.html
www.joyfulbirthclasses.com/
www.fcwc.com/child_birth_classes.htm
http://www.pregnancy.about.com/od/childbirthclasse1/ss/cbecla...
www.motherfriendly.org/Downloads/birthClasses.pdf [Found on Yahoo! Search]
www.childbirth.org/articles/whichcbe.html [Found on Google]
http://www.dogpile.com/dogpile/ws/results/Web/food%20safety/1/417/TopNavigation/Relevance/iq=true/zoom=off/_iceUrlFlag=7?_IceUrl=true
web sites with information about food safety:
busycooks.about.com/od/cookinglessons/a/foodsafety
www.foodsafety.gov/ [
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodsafety.html
www.fsis.usda.gov/
www.fightbac.org/
www.homefoodsafety.org/
www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/
www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety
www.who.int/foodsafety/en
www.allsafe.org.uk/ [
www.foodsafety.gov
www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/Lesson/glossa...
aids.about.com/od/nutrition/a/hivfoodsafe.htm [Found on About]
culinaryarts.about.com/od/safetysanitation/Food_Sa...
www.fdaregistrar.com
homecooking.about.com/od/safety/Food_Safety_Resour...
www.Oshaw.com
www.who.int/fsf/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_safety
www.cfsan.fda.gov/
canadaonline.about.com/od/food/Food_and_Nutrition_...
www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?nav...
adam.about.com/encyclopedia/nutrition/Food-Safety....
restaurants.about.com/od/foodsafetylaw/a/FoodSafet...
foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/
ces.ncsu.edu/depts/foodsci/agentinfo
vm.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html
www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_564_,0...
www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/fsgfaq.html
www.who.int/foodsafety/micro/avian/en/
www.medicinenet.com/food_safety/article.htm
www.foodsafetysummit.com/
www.foodsafety.com/
foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/
www.foodsafety.org/
www.centerforfoodsafety.org/
foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu/
lancaster.unl.edu/food/
www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-1568_21390-53829...
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web sites with information regarding medical errors:
www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2000/500_err.html
www.ahrq.gov/qual/errorsix.htm
www.ahrq.gov/consumer/20tips.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_error
www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9911/29/medical.errors/
www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/2003/303_meds.html
womenshealth.about.com/od/commonhealthissues/a/bl2...
www.kaiseredu.org/topics_im.asp?id=137&parentID=70...
www.ahrq.gov/browse/mederrbr.htm
www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-05-17-medical-er...
www.ahcpr.gov/qual/errback.htm
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21527433/
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/11856.php
womenshealth.about.com/b/a/2077.htm
www.ahcpr.gov/qual/errorsix.htm
md-jd.info/errors.htm
pediatrics.about.com/od/aboutpediatrics/a/06_med_e...
patients.about.com/b/2008/01/13/medical-test-error...
www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?...
www.webmd.com/content/article/59/66713
seniorhealth.about.com/library/prevention/blmederr...
womenshealth.about.com/b/2006/05/16/medical-errors...
www.webmd.com/content/article/30/1728_73856
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_errors
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/medi... [
www.caoc.com/CA/index.cfm?event=showPage&pg=Medica...
familydoctor.org/736.xml
www.aafp.org/online/en/home/press/aafpnewsreleases...
ibdcrohns.about.com/library/fda/bl20tipsa.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preventable_medical_errors
www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2008/03/10/da...
www.medicalerrors.ca/
womenshealth.about.com/b/2005/10/10/how-you-can-pr...
my.webmd.com/content/article/1685.53716?z%3D1728_0...
www.disabledlawyering.org/
www.mercola.com/2005/jun/2/medical_mistakes.htm
well.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/medical-errors
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/safe...
www.preventingmedicalerrors.com/
women.webmd.com/news/20040727/medical-errors-plagu...
www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june05/errors_2...
www.mercola.com/2005/nov/17/usa_leads_the_world__i...
www.jbpub.com/catalog/0763783617/
emcmedicaltraining.com/errors-violence.html
abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=3789868&page=1
www.ercdataplus.com/modernhealthcare/results/apr20...
www.boston.com/business/articles/2004/08/03/survey...
www.medicalerrors.ca/links.htm
www.kulisz.com/medical_errors.htm
www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/La-Pa/Medical-Errors.h... .
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-08-23-medical-er...
www.quic.gov/summit/aaahp1.htm
Security lapses at Ayala Center, Makati; warning vs. taxi driver; news from NIH
On April 16, 2008, security lapses occurred at Ayala Center, Makati. When I entered the Glorietta building through the Ayala Avenue entrance, the guard on duty didn't inspect two compartments of my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons. Then, when I entered the Park Square 1 building through the entrance in front of National Book Store, the guard on duty also didn't inspect said compartments of said bag. Then, when I entered the National Book Store branch at Glorietta, through the street entrance, the guard on duty didn't inspect the interior of the boxes my companion was carrying. Said boxes were large enough to contain bomb elements. Then, when I entered the SM building through the 2nd floor entrance from the Glorietta, the male guard on duty didn't inspect the interiors of said boxes.
Warning vs, the driver of a taxicab with license plate No. PWF-488. On April 16, 2008, said driver refused to convey me from Paco to Makati,
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/newsbydate
website of National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health Nedline Plus News By Date
*
April 2008
o Tuesday, April 15:
+ Chemo May Not Affect Memory in Breast Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
+ Computer Feedback Can Help with Lung Disease (Reuters Health)
+ Drug Proves Effective in Slowing Melanomas (HealthDay)
+ Experimental Cancer Vaccines Show Promise (HealthDay)
+ Experimental Drug Shrinks Advanced Skin Cancer (Reuters Health)
+ Extra Drug Improves Rectal Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
+ Fortified Breast Milk May Aid Preemies' Growth (Reuters Health)
+ High Doses of Vitamin E Lengthen Lives of Alzheimer's Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Hormone Therapy Does Not Prevent Dementia (Reuters Health)
+ Key Vioxx Research Was Written by Merck, Documents Allege
(HealthDay)
+ Larger Hippocampus May Ward Off Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)
+ Most Early-Onset Dementia not Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
+ Most Older Suicide Victims Not on Antidepressants (Reuters Health)
+ Motherhood Linked to Fewer Eating Problems (Reuters Health)
+ Naltrexone Implant Promising for Heroin Dependence (Reuters Health)
+ New Drug Duo Helps Cut Colon Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ New HPV Vaccine Promising in Mice (HealthDay)
+ Pill Reduces Relapses in Multiple Sclerosis Patients (HealthDay)
+ Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke (HealthDay)
+ Sleep Disorder Linked to Neurodegenerative Conditions (HealthDay)
+ Video Helps Adjustment to Life After Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
o Monday, April 14:
+ Brain Study May Lead to Improved Epilepsy Treatments (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences)
+ Breast Cancer Vaccine Works against Deadlier Form of Disease
(HealthDay)
+ Celebrex Plus Lipitor Could Fight Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Dental Offices May Be Source of Mercury Pollution (Reuters Health)
+ Detecting, Diagnosing Breast Cancers (HealthDay)
+ Diabetic Eye Problem Linked to Heart Failure (HealthDay)
+ Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Elevated Urate Levels May Slow Parkinson's in Men (HealthDay)
+ Girls Participating in Sports in Record Numbers (HealthDay)
+ Health Disparities in Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Healthy Diet Means Better School Performance (Reuters Health)
+ Heart's Stem Cells Not Created Equally (HealthDay)
+ High Blood Pressure May Be Buffer against Headaches (HealthDay)
+ Hormone Replacement May Cut Risk for Age-Linked Eye Disease
(HealthDay)
+ Launching a Global Alliance for Pharmacogenomics(From the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of General Medical
Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National
Cancer Institute)
+ Molecule Disrupts DNA Sequence in Ewing's Sarcoma (HealthDay)
+ New Benefits from Old Heart Measures (HealthDay)
+ Oral Test Could Predict Lung Cancer (Reuters Health)
+ Red Wine Compound May Kill Pancreatic Cancer Cells (Reuters Health)
+ Smokers with Lung Disease Need Extra Help to Quit (Reuters Health)
+ Statins Lower Blood Pressure in U.S. Study (Reuters Health)
+ Stem Cell Marker Controls Pair of Key Cancer Pathways (HealthDay)
+ Testosterone Spray Improves Sexual Satisfaction in Women HealthDay)
+ Water Pills Can Cause Bone Loss in Older Men (Reuters Health)
o Sunday, April 13:
+ Diabetic Food Shopping That Won't Break a Budget (HealthDay)
+ Muscle Weakness Found in Some Autistic Children (HealthDay)
o Saturday, April 12:
+ Male Contraception: Progress Slow But Steady (HealthDay)
+ Salmonella Illnesses in Multiple States May Be Linked to Recently
Recalled Cereal (Food and Drug Administration)
o Friday, April 11:
+ Cancer Drug Trials Often Halted Early (HealthDay)
+ Clinical Trial Volunteers Uneasy About Some Financial Ties
(HealthDay)
+ Doctor-Led Home Care Good For Elderly with COPD (Reuters Health)
+ Doctor-Patient Talks Affect Use of Breast Reconstruction Surgery
(HealthDay)
+ Few Countries on Track to Curb Maternal, Child Mortality Rates
(HealthDay)
+ Guidelines Seek to Reduce Medication Errors Involving Kids
(HealthDay)
+ High Blood Glucose Linked to Reduced Fracture Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Kids with Cell Phones Not as Safe Crossing Streets (HealthDay)
+ Mild Dementia May Not Preclude Driving (Reuters Health)
+ Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis (HealthDay)
+ Smoking, Drinking Imperil Lymphoma Survival (Reuters Health)
+ Soy Compound Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Traditional Acupuncture May Ease Migraines (Reuters Health)
+ Trans-Fats Linked to Breast Cancer Risk in Study (Reuters Health)
+ While Hospice Care Is Growing, Not All Have Access (HealthDay)
+ Whites Fare Worst with Alzheimer's Disease (Reuters Health)
o Thursday, April 10:
+ Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart Risks
(HealthDay)
+ CDC Report Points to Need for New Foodborne Illness Strategies
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Childhood Mental Health May Affect Adult Work Life (Reuters Health)
+ Dementia Often a Consequence of Parkinson's (Reuters Health)
+ Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men (HealthDay)
+ Foodborne Illnesses Remain Constant in U.S. (HealthDay)
+ High Blood Pressure Hard on the Aging Brain (Reuters Health)
+ High Cholesterol May Boost Survival in Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis (Reuters Health)
+ Irradiation Almost Erases Risk of Food Poisoning (HealthDay)
+ New Drug Protects Against Radiation Damage (HealthDay)
+ Painkillers Help Build Muscle in Older Exercisers (Reuters Health)
+ Postmenopausal Women's Sexual Dissatisfaction Not Linked to Heart
Troubles (HealthDay)
+ Special Treadmill Helps Stroke Patients Regain Normal Gait
(HealthDay)
+ Suicide Data on Web Mostly Not Preventive (HealthDay)
+ Tailored Asthma Intervention Shows Promise (Reuters Health)
+ U.S. Reviews Rare Disorder with Transplant Drugs (Reuters Health)
+ User Registry May Help Docs Stem Painkiller Abuse (HealthDay)
+ Whisk Those Blues Away (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, April 9:
+ 15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder
(HealthDay)
+ Aerobic Exercise Keeps You Young (HealthDay)
+ Breast Cancer Lymph Node Biopsy May Need Closer Look (HealthDay)
+ Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's
(HealthDay)
+ Cancer Stem Cells Created in Lab (HealthDay)
+ Diabetes in Middle Age Raises Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
+ FDA Finds Hazardous Levels of Selenium in Samples of "Total Body
Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula" (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Federal Authorities Seize More Than $100,000 of Unapproved Drugs
Marketed as "Natural Supplements" (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Gene Linked to Inherited Blood Biomarker Associated with Asthma
Risk (From the National Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute)
+ Gene Mutations for Rare Heart Disease Also Found in Kids
(HealthDay)
+ High-Dose Chemo Fails Against Small Cell Lung Cancers (HealthDay)
+ Humor Relieves Tension, Worries in Hospitals (Reuters Health)
+ Low-Impact Exercise Helps Obese Boys Burn More Fat (Reuters Health)
+ Medical Errors Costing U.S. Billions (HealthDay)
+ Professionals Use Drugs to Sharpen Their Minds, Survey Finds
(HealthDay)
+ Raloxifene Safe for Women with Decreased Kidney Function
(HealthDay)
+ Researchers Define Mechanism of Methamphetamine Addiction
(HealthDay)
+ Researchers Find Gene Mutation That Increases Asthma Risk
(HealthDay)
+ School Closings May Be No Holiday for Flu Pandemic (Reuters Health)
+ Stand up and Stretch to Break up Sedentary Time (Reuters Health)
+ Stenting As Good As Surgery for Stroke Prevention (HealthDay)
+ Study Debunks Heart Attack-Male Baldness Link (Reuters Health)
+ Weight Discrimination Common, U.S., Survey Finds (Reuters Health)
o Tuesday, April 8:
+ A Month of Exercise Helps Ease Heart Failure (HealthDay)
+ Aggressive Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Treatment Shows Some Benefit
(HealthDay)
+ Aggressively Lowering Cholesterol and Blood Pressure May Reverse
Atherosclerosis in Adults with Diabetes (From the National
Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivors May Develop
Problems Later (Reuters Health)
+ Disability Predicts Emotional Distress After Stroke (Reuters
Health)
+ Estrogen Therapy Linked to Benign Breast Disease (Reuters Health)
+ Frequent Blood Donation Doesn't Boost Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Genes' Influence on Fears Changes over Time (HealthDay)
+ Gum Disease Linked with Gestational Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Most Depressed Teens Have Stable Therapy Response (Reuters Health)
+ Omega-3 Fatty Acids Won't Prevent Crohn's Relapse (HealthDay)
+ Stem Cells from Skin Treat Brain Disease in Rats (Reuters Health)
+ Two Liver Cancer Treatments Better Than One (HealthDay)
+ Type 2 Diabetes Self-Care Challenging for Teens (Reuters Health)
o Monday, April 7:
+ Bug Responsible for Bad Breath Found (Reuters Health)
+ Depression and Alzheimer's Risk Linked (HealthDay)
+ Drug Mix-Ups Harm Hospitalized Kids (HealthDay)
+ Excess Fat around the Waist May Increase Death Risk for Women (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child
Health and Human Development, National Cancer Institute, National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
+ Faster Test Detects Fake Tamiflu Drugs (HealthDay)
+ Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure
(HealthDay)
+ Gator Blood May Be New Source of Antibiotics (HealthDay)
+ Gynecologic Cancers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ HRT Dosing May Determine Risks, Benefits (HealthDay)
+ Heard the One about How to Beat Tension? (HealthDay)
+ Kidney Disease Tied to Sudden Death in Women (Reuters Health)
+ Less Sleep in Infancy Linked with Excessive Weight (Reuters Health)
+ New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
(HealthDay)
+ Online Video Program Trains Clinicians to Help Patients Who Drink
Too Much (From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute
on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Pediatricians Alerted to the Developmental Nature of Underage
Drinking in Special Journal Supplement(From the National Institutes
of Health (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Reprogrammed Cells Reduce Parkinson's Symptoms (HealthDay)
+ School Environment Can Curb Kids' Weight Gain (HealthDay)
+ Smoking Early in Pregnancy Raises Risks of Heart Defects in
Newborns (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Some Advanced Cancer Patients Living Longer (Reuters Health)
+ TV in the Bedroom is Not a Teen's Best Friend (HealthDay)
+ Testosterone Therapy May Reduce Bone Loss in Older Men (HealthDay)
+ The "Freshman 15" is a Myth, Study Suggests (Reuters Health)
+ Tight Backpack Straps Cut Blood to Shoulders, Arms (HealthDay)
o Sunday, April 6:
+ Mud Harnessed to Fight Infections (HealthDay)
+ Travel Tips for Seniors (HealthDay)
o Saturday, April 5:
+ Age-Related Eye Disease on the Increase (HealthDay)
o Friday, April 4:
+ Blood Protein Linked to Heart Disease (Reuters Health)
+ Chronic Illness Main Factor in Supplement Use (Reuters Health)
+ Counseling Benefits Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers (Reuters Health)
+ FDA OKs New Rotavirus Vaccine (HealthDay)
+ Gum Disease, HPV a Double Whammy (HealthDay)
+ Injectable Antibiotic Protects Against Lyme Disease in Mice
(HealthDay)
+ Insomnia Prolongs Depression in the Elderly (Reuters Health)
+ Lowering Blood Pressure Improves Brain Hemorrhage Outcomes
(HealthDay)
+ Most Cancer Survivors Say Chemo Fears Unfounded (HealthDay)
+ Patient Navigators Boost Colon Screens in Urban Minorities
(HealthDay)
+ Radon: The Silent Home Invader That Can Kill (HealthDay)
+ Scientists ID New Genetic Markers for Bowel Disease (HealthDay)
+ Strenuous Exercise May Raise Clot Risk in Elderly (Reuters Health)
+ Stress Won't Boost Risk of Pregnancy Complication (Reuters Health)
+ Uric Acid May Help Spot Diabetic Kidney Disease Early (HealthDay)
+ Walking Speed May Predict Stroke Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Yoga Program May Help Prevent Falls in Elderly (HealthDay)
+ Young Gymnasts Tumbling and Vaulting Their Way to the ER
(HealthDay)
o Thursday, April 3:
+ Alcoholics Not to Blame for All Drunk Driving Cases (HealthDay)
+ Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Quit after Seeing Ads
(HealthDay)
+ Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids
(HealthDay)
+ Male Partner Violence Hurts Women's Health Worldwide (HealthDay)
+ Molecular Cause of Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovered (HealthDay)
+ More Than 90,000 U.S. Infants Are Victims of Abuse or Neglect
(HealthDay)
+ Night Shift Work May Boost Women's Disability Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Racial Differences Seen in Hodgkin's Disease (Reuters Health)
+ Resistant Microbe Entering Hospitals (Reuters Health)
+ Small Kidney Changes Linked to High Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
+ TB Spread from Donor to Recipient Needs Fast Action (Reuters
Health)
+ Ultra-Marathoners Should Hydrate Early (Reuters Health)
+ When It Comes to Pregnancy, Timing Is Everything (HealthDay)
+ Wine Drinking May Cut Women's Dementia Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Women Veterinarians Face Higher Miscarriage Risk (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, April 2:
+ Amateur Singers, Teachers Seldom Hear Sounds of Trouble (HealthDay)
+ Antipsychotic Drugs of Little Benefit to Alzheimer's Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Fetal Cells Detected in Mothers' Blood Years After Donor Egg
Pregnancies (HealthDay)
+ Fitness, Body Weight Impact Type 2 Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified (HealthDay)
+ HIV Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ NIDA Researchers Identify Genetic Variant Linked to Nicotine
Addiction and Lung Cancer (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)
+ Obesity During Pregnancy Carries Bigger Price Tag (HealthDay)
+ Off-Label Drug Use Needs Strong Oversight (HealthDay)
+ Persistent Insomnia Leads to Depression in Young Adults (HealthDay)
+ Pregnant Women Who Are Obese Linked with Greater Health Care
Services Use (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Rap Music Glamorizes Drug Use (Reuters Health)
+ Scientists Find Genetic Factor in Stress Response Variability (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Scientists Link Chromatin Changes with Alcohol Withdrawal Anxiety
(From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Seat Belt Use by Pregnant Women Could Save 200 Fetuses a Year
(HealthDay)
+ Some Cancer Risks Drop After Asbestos Exposure Ends (Reuters
Health)
+ Topical Cream Treats Precancerous Lesions of Vulva (HealthDay)
+ Very Premature Babies Show Raised Risk for Autism (HealthDay)
+ Wife's Breast Cancer Hard on Some Spouses (Reuters Health)
o Tuesday, April 1:
+ Anemia Increases Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence (Reuters Health)
+ Automated External Defibrillators and CPR Are Equally Helpful for
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Home (From the National Institutes of
Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis After Bypass Surgery (HealthDay)
+ Drug Failed To Reduce Heart Attack Risk After Bypass (HealthDay)
+ Fasting Before Chemo Protects Healthy Cells (HealthDay)
+ Genomic Profiling of Breast Cancers a Better Treatment Tool
(HealthDay)
+ High Dose Lipitor Reduces Artery Inflammation (Reuters Health)
+ Mom's Fish Intake May Boost Child's Brain Power (Reuters Health)
+ NIH Research Suggests Stimulant Treatment for ADHD Does Not
Contribute to Substance Abuse Later in Life (From the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute
on Drug Abuse)
+ Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight (HealthDay)
+ Obesity Drug Shows Mixed Success Against Atherosclerosis
(HealthDay)
+ Relaxation Skills Help Some Skip Hypertension Meds (Reuters Health)
+ Report Claims Clinical Trials Miss Many Populations (HealthDay)
+ Restrictive Prescription Drug Policies Hurt Schizophrenics
(HealthDay)
+ Scientists Uncover How HIV Hides Inside Cells (HealthDay)
+ Sleeping Too Much, Too Little Speeds Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
+ Study Shows Older Corneas Suitable for Transplantation (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)
+ Tooth Loss May Predict Accelerated Aging (Reuters Health)
+ World Autism Awareness Day (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
*
March 2008
o Monday, March 31:
+ ACE Inhibitor As Effective As More Expensive Blood Pressure Drug
(HealthDay)
+ Angioplasty Proves Reasonable Alternative to Bypass Surgery
(HealthDay)
+ Celebrex Risky in High-Risk Patients (Reuters Health)
+ Cholesterol Drug Controversy Continues (HealthDay)
+ Combo Pill Cuts Blood Pressure and Heart Risks (Reuters Health)
+ Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries (HealthDay)
+ Diabetics Face Doubled Risk of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ Economics of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Elderly Can Benefit from High Blood Pressure Treatment (HealthDay)
+ Fiber Aids Constipation in Pelvic Floor Disorders (Reuters Health)
+ Hands-Only Resuscitation OK for Cardiac Arrest (HealthDay)
+ It's Never Too Late to Get Active, Expert Says (Reuters Health)
+ Major Collaboration Uncovers Surprising New Genetic Clues to
Diabetes and Possible Ties to Prostate Cancer (From the National
Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute,
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
+ Many Women Unclear about Breast Cancer Treatments (HealthDay)
+ New Rule Seeks to Protect Kids from Lead Paint (HealthDay)
+ Preventing Construction Falls (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Reason for Cystic Fibrosis Infections Uncovered (Reuters Health)
+ Researchers Successfully Test Ebola Vaccines (HealthDay)
+ Small Brain Lesions More Common Than Thought in Those over 60
(HealthDay)
+ Urinary Symptoms Often Affect Women's Sex Life (Reuters Health)
+ Vytorin Expert Panel Says 'Go Back to Statins' (Reuters Health)
+ Weight Loss Reverses Heart Changes in Obese Teens (Reuters Health)
o Sunday, March 30:
+ Anticoagulant Drugs Had Similar Outcomes After Angioplasty
(HealthDay)
+ Combining Internet with Office Visits Cut Heart Attack Risks
(HealthDay)
+ Drug-Eluting Stents Safe After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ Increased Heart Risk Seen for Retired NFL Players (HealthDay)
o Saturday, March 29:
+ Anniversary of Parent's Passing Can Trigger Death (HealthDay)
+ Managing Stress Can Lower Heart Death Risk (HealthDay)
+ New Drug Shows Promise in Use with Coronary Stents (HealthDay)
o Friday, March 28:
+ "Watchful Waiting" an Option for Some with HPV (Reuters Health)
+ Anesthetic Treatment Helps Painful Bladder (Reuters Health)
+ Breech Birth May Be Determined by Genes (HealthDay)
+ CDC Responds to Questions about Vaccines (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ Capsaicin Patch Reduces Pain from HIV Neuropathy (Reuters Health)
+ Ear Aches Complicate Most Colds in Young Children (Reuters Health)
+ FDA Seeks Civil Penalties from Calif. Device Maker (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Family Study Associates Pesticide Use with Parkinson's Risk
(HealthDay)
+ First-Ever County Level Report on Stroke Hospitalizations (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Hormone Combo May Provide Reversible Male Birth Control Tool
(HealthDay)
+ Key Protein Limits Damage of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ Low Vitamin D Levels Seen in Female Gymnasts (Reuters Health)
+ Lung Capacity Declines Faster with Diabetes (HealthDay)
+ Marijuana May Shorten Survival After Heart Attack (Reuters Health)
+ New Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Schizophrenia (HealthDay)
+ New Web Site Helps Patients Shop for Hospital Care Based On Quality
and Price (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
+ No Strong Link Seen Between Diet and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
(Reuters Health)
+ Once-Daily Insulin Shot Proves Effective in Study (HealthDay)
+ Poor Sense of Smell May Be Early Sign of Parkinson's (HealthDay)
+ Premature Delivery Linked to High Cholesterol in Moms Later
(HealthDay)
+ Preschool Program Prevents Early Obesity Trend (Reuters Health)
+ Teriparatide Useful as Second Osteoporosis Treatment (Reuters
Health)
+ Thinking Before Acting May Help Antisocial Teens (Reuters Health)
o Thursday, March 27:
+ Compulsive Gamblers Don't Learn from Their Mistakes (HealthDay)
+ Depression after Stroke Can Be Debilitating (HealthDay)
+ Eating Disorders Often Accompany Narcolepsy (Reuters Health)
+ Endodontists Urge Kids to "Watch Their Mouths" (Reuters Health)
+ Exercise Boosts Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity Diabetics (Reuters
Health)
+ FDA Identifies First Steps in Requirements for Safety Plans for
Certain Drugs and Biologics (Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Probing Possible Link between Asthma Drug and Suicide Risk
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Warns Consumers about "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body
Mega Formula" (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Gaps Persist in Use of Less Invasive Breast Cancer Procedure
(HealthDay)
+ Gene Variation Predicts Response to Treatment in Common Infertility
Disorder (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
+ Most Older Americans Living Longer and Better (HealthDay)
+ Natural Birth Control Acceptable to Women, Men (Reuters Health)
+ Popular Colonoscopy Prep Solution May Pose Kidney Risks (HealthDay)
+ Possible Cancer Risk Linked to J&J Foot Gel (Reuters Health)
+ Prenatal Omega-3 May Aid Babies' Brain Development (Reuters Health)
+ Rates of Rare Mutations Soar Three to Four Times Higher in
SchizophreniaFrom the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute
of Mental Health)
+ Sharp Rise in U.S. Hepatitis C-Related Deaths (HealthDay)
+ Shift Work Unrelated to Heart Disease Deaths (Reuters Health)
+ Special MRI Spots When Brain Tumors Turn Deadly (HealthDay)
+ With Alzheimer's, It Takes a Family (HealthDay)
+ Worsening Incontinence Not Linked to Menopause (Reuters Health)
+ iPods Don't Interfere with Pacemakers, Study Shows (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, March 26:
+ AAD Urges the Public to Be Sun Smart (American Academy of
Dermatology)
+ Abdominal Fat Boosts Dementia Risk (HealthDay)
+ Breathing Muscles Atrophy Quickly During Mechanical Ventilation
(HealthDay)
+ Calcium Scans Help Predict Coronary Risk (HealthDay)
+ Cervix Length at Mid-Pregnancy May Predict C-Section Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Diabetes Drugs May Prevent Psoriasis (Reuters Health)
+ Drug Use in Men Unaltered by Partners' Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
+ Drugs Approved under Deadline More Likely to Run into Trouble Later
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Makes Recommendations on Medical Devices That Treat Blocked
Heart Arteries (Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use "Blue Steel" and "Hero" Products
(Food and Drug Administration)
+ Frequent Mom-Kid Clashes Not Always A Bad Thing (Reuters Health)
+ Height of Pitcher's Mound Can Strain Shoulders (HealthDay)
+ Low Birth Weight Linked to Kidney Disease in Men (Reuters Health)
+ Many Young Adults Take Chances with Food Safety (Reuters Health)
+ Maternal Antibodies May Contribute to Autism (Reuters Health)
+ Now-Banned Hair Dyes Linked to Bladder Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men (HealthDay)
+ PET Scans Help Detect and Classify Dementia Types (Reuters Health)
+ Repeat GERD Surgery Generally Successful (Reuters Health)
+ Scientists Isolate Organism That Causes Disfiguring Tropical
Disease (HealthDay)
+ Smoking ups Risk of Brain Aneurysm Return (Reuters Health)
+ Social Problems in Youth Contribute to Anxiety, Depression
(HealthDay)
+ Teens Turn Deaf Ear to Risks of MP3 Players (Reuters Health)
+ Too Little Vitamin D May Soften Baby's Skull (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, March 25:
+ Breastfed Babies Not Iron-Deficient at 6 Months (Reuters Health)
+ DNA-Based HPV Tests More Accurate Than Pap Smears (HealthDay)
+ Government Begins Overhaul of AIDS Vaccine Effort (Reuters Health)
+ HRT Raises Recurrence Risk Among Breast Cancer Survivors
(HealthDay)
+ Heart Failure Raises Risks After Non-Cardiac Surgeries (HealthDay)
+ Identical Genes from Parents May Raise Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Loss of Mobility Found to Impact Quality of Life and Emotional and
Financial Health of Most People Living with Multiple Sclerosis
(National Multiple Sclerosis Society)
+ MRI Can Be Predictor of Post-Treatment Prostate Cancer Spread
(HealthDay)
+ Medicare Trustees Report Shows Serious Financial Status of Medicare
Program (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
+ Methylphenidate Improves Sleep in Adults with ADHD (Reuters Health)
+ Neighborhood Influences Exercise Levels (HealthDay)
+ Neurologic Benefit of Lyme Therapy Short-Lived (Reuters Health)
+ Premature Birth Has Long-Lasting Effects (HealthDay)
+ Repeat Chlamydia Infection Common in Girls (Reuters Health)
+ Scientists Launch First Comprehensive Database of Human Oral
Microbiome (From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
+ Some Cancer Trials Overstate Findings, Analysis Claims (HealthDay)
+ Unintentional Overdoses Common in Children (Reuters Health)
o Monday, March 24:
+ Act Fast during Heart Attacks (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Drug Therapy Boosting Heart-Attack Survival Rates (HealthDay)
+ Free Drug Samples Hike Out-of-Pocket Costs (HealthDay)
+ High Blood Pressure Runs in Families (HealthDay)
+ Hospital "Boarding" Hard on the Elderly (Reuters Health)
+ Many Phase 3 Cancer Drug Trials Yield Effective Medicines
(HealthDay)
+ Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers (HealthDay)
+ Patients Do Better at Hospitals with Clinical Trials (HealthDay)
+ Research Shows Patients with Psoriasis at Increased Risk for
Developing Other Serious Medical Conditions (American Academy
of Dermatology)
+ Sex Ed Can Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy (HealthDay)
+ TB Drug Treatment Can Lead to Severe Pneumonia (HealthDay)
+ WISEWOMAN - Heart Health for Uninsured and Under-Insured Women
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ World Water Day: Providing a Sanitary World to Live In (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
o Saturday,
+ FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria
Montelibano (Food and Drug Administration)
+ New Drug Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (American
Cancer Society)
o Friday, March 21:
+ Birth Weight May Influence Lifespan (Reuters Health)
+ Blood Test for Parkinson's Shows Promise (Reuters Health)
+ Brain Stimulation May Relieve Cluster Headaches (Reuters Health)
+ Brain Trauma Doesn't Predict Post-Concussion Syndrome (Reuters
Health)
+ Deep Sedation Becoming More Common for Dying Patients in Holland
(HealthDay)
+ Diabetes' Toll Continues to Grow (HealthDay)
+ Diabetes: Sounding the Alert on a Debilitating Disease (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Diabetic Men More Prone to Urinary Woes (Reuters Health)
+ Eating Disorder Prevention Program Promising (Reuters Health)
+ Full-Body Scans May Help the Highly Cancer-Prone (HealthDay)
+ Gene Linked to Form of Parkinson's Disease (HealthDay)
+ Hearing Implants Improve Quality of Life (Reuters Health)
+ More Seniors Falling Victim to Escalator Injuries (HealthDay)
+ More Vitamin D in Childhood Cuts Later Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
+ New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works for Adults, Children
(HealthDay)
+ Pacemakers Change Biology of the Heart (HealthDay)
+ Research on Fetal Alcohol Exposure Treatment Urged (Reuters Health)
+ Sleep Deprivation Helps Spot Sleepwalkers (HealthDay)
+ Some Facelift Patients Infected with MRSA 'Superbug' (HealthDay)
+ Some People May Transmit Weaker AIDS Virus (Reuters Health)
+ Strontium May Relieve Spinal Osteoarthritis Pain (Reuters Health)
+ Vocal Cord Ills Seen in World Trade Center Workers (Reuters Health)
o Thursday, March 20:
+ Angina More Common in Women than Men (Reuters Health)
+ Asthma Often Still Uncontrolled after ER Visit (Reuters Health)
+ Cancer Poses Challenges for Husbands' Frame of Mind (HealthDay)
+ Chlamydia Rate High among Female Military Recruits (Reuters Health)
+ Cognitive Impairment May Precede Type 2 Diabetes (Reuters Health)
+ Happy Marriage, Happy Heart (HealthDay)
+ Just Listening to Phone Calls May Impair Driving (Reuters Health)
+ Low Folate Levels May Harm Sperm (HealthDay)
+ Monkey Brain Gives Clues to Human Interaction (HealthDay)
+ Most Heart Disease Patients Not Active Enough (Reuters Health)
+ Ovarian Cancer Risk Lower with Longer Time on Pill (Reuters Health)
+ Trauma Patients Suffer Even 12 Months After Injury (HealthDay)
+ Treatment Promising for Alcohol Dependence (Reuters Health)
+ Tuberculosis Rate in U.S. Lowest Ever in 2007 (Reuters Health)
o Wednesday, March 19:Return to top
+ Artery Plaque Boosts Hispanics' Odds for Stroke (HealthDay)
+ Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Works in Fewer, But Higher Doses
(HealthDay)
+ Circumcised Men No Less Likely to Get Sex Diseases (Reuters Health)
+ Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Approves New Medical Adhesive to Treat Burn Patients (Food and
Drug Administration)
+ FDA Identifies Contaminant in Blood-Thinning Drug (HealthDay)
+ Fosamax Linked to Unusual Femur Fractures (HealthDay)
+ Frank Talk About Family Breast Cancer Risk Urged (Reuters Health)
+ Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease (HealthDay)
+ Quality of Life an Issue in Prostate Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
+ Radiosurgery Eases Pain of Spinal Tumors (Reuters Health)
+ Semen Collection at Home OK for Analysis (Reuters Health)
+ Severe Lupus May Respond to Drug Combo (Reuters Health)
+ The Gender Divide Starts over Dinner (HealthDay)
+ Transfusions of 'Older' Blood Don't Work As Well (HealthDay)
+ Women at Higher Risk of Abnormal Burn Scars (HealthDay)
+ Women with ADHD More Impaired Than Men (Reuters Health)
o Tuesday, March 18:
+ 10 Million Baby Boomers Face Alzheimer's, Report Predicts
(HealthDay)
+ Acid-Blockers in Pregnancy Up Kids' Asthma Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Common Gene Variants Linked to Osteoporosis (Reuters Health)
+ Depression Not Linked to Late Heart Attack Death (Reuters Health)
+ Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat Fibroids (HealthDay)
+ Fewer Steps Per Day Send Disease Markers Up (HealthDay)
+ Fractures Common After Failed Osteoporosis Therapy (Reuters Health)
+ Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag (HealthDay)
+ Heart Patients with Diabetes Need Extra Care (Reuters Health)
+ Lung Surgery Risks Lower at Teaching Hospitals (Reuters Health)
+ Mouse Allergen Found in Many Homes, Tied to Asthma (Reuters Health)
+ New Foam Treatment for Varicose Veins (HealthDay)
+ New Technique Holds Promise for Rare Eye Cancer (Reuters Health)
+ Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients with Fractures (HealthDay)
+ Past Child Abuse Plus Variations in Gene Result in Potent PTSD Risk
for Adults (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of Mental Health)
+ Pfizer's Spiriva May Raise Risk of Stroke (Reuters Health)
+ Physical Activity May Lower Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
+ The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting (HealthDay)
+ Tissue-Freezing Technique Effective Against Prostate Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Toiling Away at Your Computer Hard on the Eyes (Reuters Health)
o Monday, March 17:
+ 1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Struggles with Memory Lapses (HealthDay)
+ CDC Helps Monitor Smallpox Vaccine Safety (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ Chest Pain May Signal Cocaine Use in Young Patients (HealthDay)
+ Frying Tumors Can Boost Lung Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
+ Genes May Determine Obesity After Weight Surgery (HealthDay)
+ Human Growth Hormone Doesn't Improve Athletic Performance
(HealthDay)
+ Measuring Our Health, Tracking Our Progress with BRFSS (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Play It Safe, Prevent Poisonings, Lock Up Pesticides
(Environmental Protection Agency)
+ Some Imperfect Hearts OK for Transplant (HealthDay)
+ Study Finds Potential Cause of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
(HealthDay)
+ Therapy Could Save Limbs After Frostbite (HealthDay)
+ Umbilical Cord Blood Injections Aid Aging Brains (HealthDay)
o Sunday, March 16:
+ Colorectal Cancer Testing on the Rise (American Cancer Society)
+ Scientists Identify New Leads for Treating Parasitic Worm
DiseaseFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Human
Genome Research
Institute, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
+ Self-Management Program Helps Diabetics (HealthDay)
+ Starved for Sleep? Watch Your Waistline (HealthDay)
o Friday, March 14:
+ Anxiety Helps Elderly Women Live Longer (HealthDay)
+ Blood-Thinner Contaminant Traced to Chinese Plant (HealthDay)
+ Don't Prescribe Antibiotics for Adult Sinus Woes (HealthDay)
+ Fallout from Atomic Bombs Still Causing Health Problems (HealthDay)
+ Fighting Emerging Infectious Diseases (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention)
+ Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests (HealthDay)
+ Minorities, Poor Have Tougher Time Monitoring Diabetes (HealthDay)
+ Modified Virus Vaccine Shows Promise in Mouse Model of Breast
Cancer (From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer
Institute)
+ Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks (HealthDay)
+ Surgery Only Works for Some Kids with Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)
+ White Men with Chest Pains Treated Fastest in Emergency Rooms
(HealthDay)
o Thursday, March 13:
+ For Adolescents, Inhalants Are Drug of Choice (HealthDay)
+ Minimal Exercise Benefits Overweight Postmenopausal Women
(HealthDay)
+ New Study Shows Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Increasing Among
U.S. Adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Radioimmunotherapy after Chemotherapy Safe for Common Lymphoma
(HealthDay)
+ Rodent Study Finds Artificial Butter Chemical Harmful to Lungs
(From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences)
+ Secondhand Smoke Hikes Tots' Risk of Heart Disease (HealthDay)
+ Survey Shows Americans Lack Critical Facts about Maintaining Eye
Health (From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye
Institute)
+ U.S. Health Officials Back Off Preference for New MMRV Vaccine
(HealthDay)
+ Women's Risk for a Certain Skin Cancer Varies by Geography
(HealthDay)
o Wednesday, March 12:
+ Caring for Heart Patients Can Strain Hearts (HealthDay)
+ Dental Erosion on Rise in U.S. (HealthDay)
+ Doctors See How Cancer Drug Can Damage Kidneys (HealthDay)
+ Genetic Markers May Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence (HealthDay)
+ New Technology No Better at Spotting 'Anesthesia Awareness'
(HealthDay)
+ New Test Predicts Risk of Post-Surgery Kidney Injury (HealthDay)
+ Preschool Intervention Curbed Trend Toward Obesity (HealthDay)
+ Researchers Find Cause of Severe Allergic Reaction to Cancer
Drug (From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute
of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
+ Scientists Spot Biochemical Sign of Depression (HealthDay)
+ Teens Spending Too Much Screen Time (HealthDay)
+ U.S. Syphilis Rate Grows for 7th Year in Row (HealthDay)
+ Woman and Cat Shared 'Super Bug' (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, March 11:
+ FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex, a Long-Acting Prescription Cough
Medicine (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Late Use of Aromatase Inhibitor Still Effective Against Breast
Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Life Expectancy Tied to Education (HealthDay)
+ Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
(HealthDay)
+ March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention)
+ New Method Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival (HealthDay)
+ One in 4 Teen Girls Has a Sexually Transmitted Disease (HealthDay)
+ Personal Contact Helps Maintain Weight Loss (HealthDay)
+ Post-Op Chemo Fails to Boost Survival in Stomach Cancers
(HealthDay)
+ Universal Screening for MRSA in Hospitals Made Little Difference
(HealthDay)
o Monday, March 10:
+ Are You At Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis? (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ Confronting the Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases)
+ Continuous Doctor Care Key to Childhood Screenings (HealthDay)
+ First-Time Shoulder Dislocations Helped By Surgery (HealthDay)
+ Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure (HealthDay)
+ HIV/AIDS: A Growing Issue for Women and Girls (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ March 13 Is World Kidney Day - Protect Your Kidneys (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ New Drug for Brain Cancer Too Dangerous for Pediatric Patients
(HealthDay)
+ New Guidelines Urged for Young Athletes' Neck Injuries (HealthDay)
+ PSA Test Losing Diagnostic Value, Study Says (HealthDay)
+ Surgeon's Preferences Dictate Choice of Kidney Cancer Surgery
(HealthDay)
+ Tap Water - Where Does It Come From and Is It Safe to Drink?
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Two Parents with Alzheimer's Raises Child's Risk (HealthDay)
o Sunday, March 9:
+ Planning for Health Emergencies Eases Stress of Family Travel
(HealthDay)
o Saturday, March 8:
+ Aggression on Job More Harmful Than Sexual Harassment (HealthDay)
o Friday, March 7:
+ Bacteria Mix in Guts of Babies Predicts Obesity (HealthDay)
+ Blood Stem Cells Originate in The Placenta (HealthDay)
+ Depression After a Heart Attack Dangerous for Years (HealthDay)
+ Even In Middle Age, Starting to Drink May Lower Heart Risks
(HealthDay)
+ Government Assistance Linked to Better Child Development
(HealthDay)
+ Happiness Is in the Genes (HealthDay)
+ Memory Loss in Hyperactive State with Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
+ Physicians Say They Need More Sleep (HealthDay)
+ Researchers Gain New Insights into SIDS (HealthDay)
+ Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
o Thursday, March 6
+ Biking, Walking Best for New Knees (HealthDay)
+ Estrogen Levels in Blood Predict Breast Cancer's Return (HealthDay)
+ FDA Warns Companies Importing and Marketing Drugs Over the
Internet that Fraudulently Claim to Prevent and Treat STDs (Food
and Drug Administration)
+ New CDC Study Underscores Impact of Older Adult Falls (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Smoking Boosts 'Bleeding' Stroke Risk in Those with High Blood
Pressure (HealthDay)
+ Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen
(HealthDay)
+ Studying Mutations in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Yields Clues for
Potential New Therapies (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Cancer Institute)
o Wednesday, March 5
+ Aromatherapy Falls Short, Study Finds (HealthDay)
+ Deficit in Brain Function Puts Teens at Risk of Drug Abuse
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Finds Contaminant in Baxter's Recalled Heparin Products
(HealthDay)
+ Genetic Test Predicts Response to Warfarin (HealthDay)
+ NIH Receives Gates Foundation Grant to Investigate Role of Iron
Supplements in Malaria (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
+ Naturally Occurring Bacteria Cut Kidney Stone Recurrence
(HealthDay)
+ Teen Passengers at Higher Death Risk in Car Crashes (HealthDay)
+ Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, March 4:
+ Groups Issue New Dementia Drug Guidelines (HealthDay)
+ Health Risks of Long-Term Combination Hormone Therapy Outweigh
Benefits for Postmenopausal WomenFrom the National Institutes of
Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer
Institute)
+ Irritating Smells Alert Special Cells (From the National Institutes
of Health (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders)
+ New Treatment for 'Lazy Eye' Shows Promise (HealthDay)
+ Non-Polyp Colon Lesions Hard to Detect (HealthDay)
+ Oral Allergy Immunotherapy Helps Control Asthma (HealthDay)
+ Price Plays Part in Perceived Power of Medication (HealthDay)
+ Quantity and Frequency of Drinking Influence Mortality Risk (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Raised Breast Cancer Risk Persists after Combo Hormone Replacement
Therapy Stopped (HealthDay)
+ Rare Gene Mutation Plays Role in Longevity (HealthDay)
+ Restricting TV and Computer Time Helps Kids Lose Weight (HealthDay)
+ Substance Abusers with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Face Poorer
Outcomes (HealthDay)
+ Treatment Combo for Pancreatic Cancer Has Limited Benefit
(HealthDay)
+ Troubled Boys Will Abandon Pot When It's Deemed Uncool (HealthDay)
o Monday, March 3:
+ Americans Sleepier Than Ever (HealthDay)
+ Breast Cancer Drug Might Treat Bipolar Disorder (HealthDay)
+ Embryonic Stem Cell Protein Inhibits Melanoma (HealthDay)
+ Mapping Public Health: The Interactive Atlas of Reproductive Health
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ Modest Health Care Quality Gains Outpaced by Spending (Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality)
+ New Data Show 1 in 278 Children Have Cerebral Palsy (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ New Test for Joint Infection Could Spare Some Patients an
Unnecessary Procedure (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases)
+ Non-Medical Use of Prescriptions Linked to Drug Abuse Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Poor Working Memory Tied to Low School Scores (HealthDay)
+ Recent Generic Drug Approvals (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Skip Breakfast, Pack on the Pounds (HealthDay)
+ Task Force Recommends against Screening for Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease Using Spirometry (Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality)
+ That 'Sex Talk' with Your Kids Should Be Ongoing (HealthDay)
o Sunday, March 2:
+ Changes in Adult Stem Cells May Underlie Rare Genetic Disease
Associated with Accelerated AgingFrom the National Institutes of
Health (National Institutes of Health)
+ NIH Scientists Offer Explanation for Winter Flu Season (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development)
o Saturday, March 1:
+ ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse (HealthDay)
+ Only Severely Depressed Benefit from Antidepressants (HealthDay)
+ Pelvic Floor Disorders Affect 1 in 3 Women (HealthDay)
*
February 2008
o Friday, February 29:
+ Baxter Recalls Rest of Heparin Products (HealthDay)
+ Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers (HealthDay)
+ Chemotherapy Break Benefits Some Men with Prostate Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes (HealthDay)
+ Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Won't Raise Blood Cancer Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Increased Allergen Levels in Homes Linked to Asthma (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences)
+ Marker for Diabetes Might Miss Early Vision Complication
(HealthDay)
+ NIDDK Publishes Resources about Bladder ProblemsFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive
and Kidney Diseases)
+ New Study of Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer Establishes Model
for Global Clinical TrialsFrom the National Institutes of Health
(National Cancer Institute)
+ Zebrafish Provide Useful Screening Tool for Genes, Drugs That
Protect Against Hearing LossFrom the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
o Thursday, February 28:
+ Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke
Risk (HealthDay)
+ Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments (HealthDay)
+ CDC Study Reveals Adults May Not Get Enough Rest or Sleep (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ FDA Approves Nexium for Use in Children Ages 1-11 Years (Food and
Drug Administration)
+ Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response (HealthDay)
+ New Gene for Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified (HealthDay)
+ Newborn Screening Suggests Decline in Cystic Fibrosis (HealthDay)
+ Researchers ID Gene Behind Rare Form of Epilepsy (HealthDay)
+ Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, February 27:
+ 'Diabulimia' Triples Risk of Death Among Women with Diabetes
(HealthDay)
+ CDC Panel Urges Extending Flu Vaccine Coverage for Kids (HealthDay)
+ CDC's Advisory Committee Recommends Influenza Vaccination for
Children 6 Months through 18 Years of Age (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ FDA Approves New Orphan Drug for Treatment of Rare Inflammatory
Syndromes (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
(HealthDay)
+ Panel Finds Hydroxyurea Treatment Is Underutilized for Sickle Cell
Disease (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institutes of Health)
+ Two Drugs Found Equal in Treatment of Septic Shock (HealthDay)
+ Tysabri May Cause Liver Damage, Health Officials Say (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, February 26:
+ Adult Stem Cells Help Those with Immune Disorders, Heart Disease
(HealthDay)
+ Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients Increase Death Risk (HealthDay)
+ Brain Stress System Presents Possible Treatment Target for Alcohol
Dependence (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Cost of Breast Cancer Can Include Paycheck (HealthDay)
+ HIV Drug in Microbicide Gel Safe for Daily Use (HealthDay)
+ National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients
(HealthDay)
+ New Hope for Depressed Teens (HealthDay)
+ New Survey Finds Highest Rates of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)
to Date (World Health Organization)
+ Study Finds Variations in Doses of Radiation Therapy (HealthDay)
+ Teen Aggression May Really Be a State of Mind (HealthDay)
+ Teens with Treatment-Resistant Depression More Likely to Get Better
with Switch to Combination Therapy (From the National Institutes of
Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
+ U.S. Health Care Spending to Double by 2017 (HealthDay)
o Monday, February 25:
+ Antibiotic Use in Dementia Patients Questioned (HealthDay)
+ Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs Predispose Patients to Repeat Episodes
(HealthDay)
+ Doing Angioplasty Long After Heart Attack Still Worth It, Analysis
Shows (HealthDay)
+ Hair Tells Tale of Where You've Been (HealthDay)
+ Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath (HealthDay)
+ Many Patients Fail to Take Drugs After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ More Elderly Americans Living with Heart Failure (HealthDay)
+ Study Finds Improved Cognitive Health Among Older Americans (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)
+ TV Could Be Disrupting Your Kid's Sleep (HealthDay)
+ Turtles and Salmonella (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications (HealthDay)
o Sunday, February 24:
+ How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket (HealthDay)
+ When Worry Consumes You (HealthDay)
o Saturday, February 23:
+ FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
+ More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates
in U.S. (HealthDay)
o Friday, February 22:
+ Aggressive Therapy for Crohn's Disease Produces Better Outcomes
(HealthDay)
+ Aquatic Exercises May Ease Fibromyalgia (HealthDay)
+ Comparison of AMD Treatments Trials (CATT): Lucentis — Avastin
Trial (From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye
Institute)
+ Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers (HealthDay)
+ Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents (HealthDay)
+ FDA Announces Permanent Injunction against Food Companies,
Executives: Claim Products Cure Various Health Conditions (Food and
Drug Administration)
+ FDA Panel OKs 3 New Flu Strains for Next Year's Vaccine (HealthDay)
+ Humira Approved for Children's Arthritis (HealthDay)
+ New Stroke Therapies Show Promise (HealthDay)
+ Stimulating Thymus Reactivates T-Cell Production (HealthDay)
+ Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory (HealthDay)
o Thursday, February 21:
+ Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas with Kids (HealthDay)
+ Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
+ Disparities in Awareness of Heart Attack Warning Signs (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ FDA Licenses New Hemophilia Treatment (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Genetic Tags Reveal Secrets of Memories' Staying Power in Mice
(From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental
Health)
+ Hemophilia Treatment Approved (HealthDay)
+ Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
+ Poverty Drains Nutrition from Family Diet (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, February 20:
+ CDC State Preparedness Report Highlights Progress and Challenges
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Cancer Facts and Figures 2008 Released (American Cancer Society)
+ Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults (HealthDay)
+ DNA Findings Reveal Genetic History of Humans (HealthDay)
+ In-Hospital Stroke Deaths Rise on Nights, Weekends (HealthDay)
+ Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
+ Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
(HealthDay)
+ More Evidence of Danger from Heart Surgery Drug (HealthDay)
+ Music Therapy Improves Stroke Outcomes (HealthDay)
+ Potential Health Effects Associated with Hydrazine and Satellite
Reentry (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Researchers Make Stem Cells That Secrete Insulin (HealthDay)
+ Stem Cells Repair Stroke Damage in Rats (HealthDay)
+ Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, February 19:
+ 2 Mutations Were Critical to Spread of 1918 Flu (HealthDay)
+ Biannual Antibiotics May Cut Major Cause of Blindness in Africa
(HealthDay)
+ Charges Filed in Contaminated Pet Food Scheme (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Combination of Thyroid Medicines Not Necessary (HealthDay)
+ Combo Treatment Best for Melanoma, Advanced Ovarian Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss? (HealthDay)
+ Heart Attacks in Hospital More Deadly at Night, on Weekends
(HealthDay)
+ Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women (HealthDay)
+ Icy Hot Therapy Products Recalled (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment
(HealthDay)
+ No Difference Found In Treatments For Acute Kidney Failure
(HealthDay)
+ Smoking's Effects on Genes May Play a Role in Lung Cancer
Development and Survival (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Cancer Institute)
o Monday, February 18:
+ Antibiotics Do Little for Inner Ear Infections (HealthDay)
+ Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Ease Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)
+ E-Mails Improve Patient-Surgeon Communication (HealthDay)
+ Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
(HealthDay)
+ Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ New Multiple Sclerosis Drug Target Shows Promise (HealthDay)
+ One Drink May Help Heart, but Two Is Too Many (HealthDay)
+ Portable Computer Devices Can Aid Exercise Programs (HealthDay)
+ Study Suggests Glucosamine Won't Ease Hip Arthritis (HealthDay)
o Sunday, February 17:
+ Chemotherapy After Breast Cancer Surgery Effective for Older Women,
Too (HealthDay)
+ Stress Hormone Impacts Memory, Learning in Diabetic Rodents (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)
o Saturday, February 16:
+ Allergy Disorders Linked with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (HealthDay)
o Friday, February 15:
+ Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk of Cervical Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Harnessing the Mind to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (HealthDay)
+ Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms More Acute in Women with History
of Abuse (HealthDay)
+ Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Loss of Brain Volume in Patients
with Schizophrenia (American Psychiatric Association) - Links to
PDF
+ Obesity Raises Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Scientists Find Antibody That Can Potently Neutralize Two Viruses
(From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)
+ Unlike Fine Wine, Crabby People Don't Age Well (HealthDay)
+ Viral Therapy Slows Pediatric Tumors in Mice (HealthDay)
o Thursday, February 14:
+ CDC Releases Results of Formaldehyde Level Tests (Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ CDC Study Warns of Deaths Due to the "Choking Game" (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Cancer Drug Works Against MS in Early Trial (HealthDay)
+ DDT Compound Speeds Breast Cancer Growth (HealthDay)
+ Enzyme Structure Reveals New Drug Targets for Cancer and Other
Diseases (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of General Medical Sciences)
+ More Children in Low-Income Countries Getting Vaccinated against
Hib Pneumonia and Meningitis (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Novel Approach Strips Staph of VirulenceFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)
+ Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit (HealthDay)
+ Overabundance of Immune Cells Might Trigger Lupus (HealthDay)
+ Scientists Show Stem Cells Don't Cause Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Tango Classes Put Parkinson's Patients a Step Ahead (HealthDay)
+ Transplanted Liver Lining Cells May Cure Hemophilia (HealthDay)
+ U.S. Seeks to Limit Animal Testing of Toxic Chemicals (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, February 13:
+ Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep (HealthDay)
+ Drops of Fatty Acid Curb Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome (HealthDay)
+ Drug-Coated Balloons Keep Leg Arteries Open (HealthDay)
+ Fixing Poor Vision Boosts Preschoolers' Test Scores (HealthDay)
+ Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems
(HealthDay)
+ Many Prostate Cancers Will Not Need Treatment (HealthDay)
+ Marijuana Use Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients Raises Risk for
Cognitive, Mood Problems (HealthDay)
+ PTSD a Risk Factor for Long-Term Disease (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, February 12:
+ Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down (HealthDay)
+ Baxter's Multiple-Dose Vial Heparin Linked to Severe Allergic
Reactions (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk (HealthDay)
+ HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancers Fare Better (HealthDay)
+ Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems
(HealthDay)
+ Muscle Fatigue Drug May Fight Heart Failure (HealthDay)
+ New Patient Safety Proposed Regulation Aims to Improve Health Care
Quality and Patient Safety (Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality)
+ Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women (HealthDay)
+ Precancerous Breast Lesions Cause Unnecessary Worry (HealthDay)
+ Respiratory Distress Treatment Studies Conflict (HealthDay)
+ Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk (HealthDay)
+ Vaccine Could Cut Bouts with Stomach Flu (HealthDay)
o Monday, February 11:
+ 'Fluorescent' Retinal Cells Warn of Eye Disease (HealthDay)
+ Depression Rarely Discussed with Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Disability Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Disease Is
(HealthDay)
+ Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Epilepsy Drug Doesn't Prevent Migraines (HealthDay)
+ Healthy Ways to Show Your Love (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ High Blood Pressure on Increase among American Women (HealthDay)
+ Manufacturer Halts Production of Blood Thinner Heparin (HealthDay)
+ More Gene Variations Found That Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Most Breast Cancer Web Pages Contain Reliable Information
(HealthDay)
+ Most with High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet
(HealthDay)
+ Personal Counseling and Web-Based Strategies Show Modest Success
for Sustaining Weight LossFrom the National Institutes of Health
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Power to Prevent: Helping African Americans Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Scientists Reprogram Human Skin Cells into Embryonic Stem Cells
(HealthDay)
+ Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain (HealthDay)
o Sunday, February 10:
+ Baseline Exam Is Key to Eye Health (HealthDay)
+ NIAID Scientists Identify New Cellular Receptor for HIVFrom the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases)
+ Spouse's Sickness Bodes Ill for Partner's Health (HealthDay)
o Saturday, February 9:
+ Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids (HealthDay)
o Friday, February 8:
+ Chronic Pain Harms Brain's Wiring (HealthDay)
+ Depression in Young Doctors Tied to Medication Errors (HealthDay)
+ Drug Combo Tied to Kidney Risk with Some Cardiac Surgeries
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Notifies Public of Adverse Reactions Linked to Botox Use (Food
and Drug Administration)
+ Heart Attack Seldom Leads to Healthier Diet (HealthDay)
+ Mutual Resentment In Marriage Can Be Deadly (HealthDay)
+ PET Scans Best for Measuring Response to Sarcoma Treatment
(HealthDay)
+ Staying Dry at Beach May Spare Your Stomach (HealthDay)
o Thursday, February 7:
+ Birth Problems Linked to Teenage Fathers (HealthDay)
+ Domestic Violence Harms Long-Term Health of Victims (HealthDay)
+ FDA Clears for Market First Decellularized Heart Valve (Food and
Drug Administration)
+ Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
(HealthDay)
+ Gene Plays 'Jekyll-And-Hyde' Role in Deadly Brain Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Gene Variant Predicts Medication Response in Patients with Alcohol
DependenceFrom the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good (HealthDay)
+ Low-Carb Diets Better than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes
(HealthDay)
+ Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Ordinary Mole and
Melanoma (HealthDay)
+ New Era Canning Company Expands Nationwide Recall (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Tattooing Best Way to Deliver DNA Vaccines (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, February 6:
+ ACOG Statement on Home Births (American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists)
+ Aggressive Diabetes Therapy Lowers Death Risk (HealthDay)
+ Alcohol and Pregnancy: Know the Facts (American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
+ Alzheimer's Plaques Can Form in One Day (HealthDay)
+ Anti-Herpes Drug Does Not Reduce Risk of HIV Infection in People
with Genital Herpes Virus (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
+ Blood Pressure Drugs Might Prevent Parkinson's (HealthDay)
+ Drug Helps Prevent Breast-Feeding Moms from Passing on HIV
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Takes Action to Stop the Marketing of Unapproved Injectable
Drugs Containing Colchicine (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Generic Fosamax Approved (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Generic Versions of Fosamax Approved (HealthDay)
+ Less Invasive Way to Stage Lung Cancer Shows Promise (HealthDay)
+ Marijuana Bad for the Gums (HealthDay)
+ Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Be Linked to Melanoma (HealthDay)
+ NIH Scientists Detect Fatal Copper Disorder at BirthFrom the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development)
+ New Genetic Technology IDs Virus That Killed Transplant Recipients
(HealthDay)
+ Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients (HealthDay)
+ Test Detects Sensitivity to HIV Drug (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, February 5:
+ 9/11 Exposure Linked to Behavior Trouble in Kids (HealthDay)
+ Another Study Finds No Link between MMR Vaccine and Autism
(HealthDay)
+ Asmanex Approved for Asthmatic Children (HealthDay)
+ Born to Be Obese? (HealthDay)
+ Brain Injury May Not Erase Long-Term Memory (HealthDay)
+ FDA Advises Seafood Processors about Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (Food
and Drug Administration)
+ GPS Devices Measure Severity of Peripheral Artery Disease
(HealthDay)
+ Health Tip: Cleaning Safety for Pregnant Women (HealthDay)
+ Older Women More Likely to Suffer Depression (HealthDay)
o Monday, February 4:
+ 1 in 3 Hit Songs Mentions Substance Abuse, Smoking (HealthDay)
+ Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications (HealthDay)
+ CDC Addresses the HIV/AIDS Epidemic among African Americans
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Drug-Coated Stents Better Than Bare-Metal Ones in Complex Cases
(HealthDay)
+ Eye Blinks May ID Fetal Alcohol Exposure (HealthDay)
+ February Is American Heart Month (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Gene Variants Protect Against Adult Depression Triggered by
Childhood StressFrom the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of Mental Health)
+ Many Babies Exposed to Chemicals (HealthDay)
+ New Guideline Urges Screening for Fall Risk (HealthDay)
+ Outcomes Vary for Prostate Cancer Patients Choosing Surgery;
Overall, No Treatment Proven Superior (Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality)
+ Parental Drinking Boosts Teen Alcohol Risks (HealthDay)
+ Researchers Discover New Battleground for Viruses and Immune
CellsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
+ Sugar Water Eases Pain of Infant Vaccinations (HealthDay)
+ Toy Magnets Can Be a Very Real Threat (HealthDay)
+ Very Premature Babies Don't Get Follow-Up Care (HealthDay)
o Sunday, February 3:Return to top
+ Don't Let Hair Loss Tangle You Up (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Laser, Light and Cosmetic Treatments Give Acne and Rosacea Patients
a Much-Needed Boost (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ New Laser Treatments Offer Gentle and Effective Skin Resurfacing in
a Flash (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked to Eczema
(American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Tools to Minimize Facial Scars from Skin Cancer Surgery (American
Academy of Dermatology)
o Saturday, February 2:
+ U.S. Unlikely to Meet Target for Tuberculosis Elimination
(HealthDay)
o Friday, February 1:
+ A Daytime Nap Can Boost Memory (HealthDay)
+ ACOG Releases New Recommendations on the Management of Asthma
During Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists)
+ FDA Approves New Drug-Eluting Stent (HealthDay)
+ FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Chantix (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ FDA Warns Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
+ For Safety, NHLBI Changes Intensive Blood Sugar Treatment Strategy
in Clinical TrialFrom the National Institutes of Health (National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Frequent Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers at Increased Risk
for Irritant Contact Dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Irritated Lips: Top Tips to Help Keep Lips in Tip-Top Shape
(American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Key Risk Factors for Suicide Consistent Across Globe (HealthDay)
+ Most Organ Transplant Patients Are Unaware of Their Increased Risk
for Skin Cancer (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ People with Severe Mental Illness More Likely to Be Victims Than
Perpetrators of Violence (American Psychiatric Association) - Links
to PDF
+ Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds
(HealthDay)
+ Quit-Smoking Drug May Raise Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
+ Researchers Find Biological Factors That May Drive Prostate Tumor
Aggressiveness in African-American MenFrom the National Institutes
of Health (National Cancer Institute)
+ Sorafenib Slows Growth of Some Leukemias (HealthDay)
+ Spring Break Safety Tips (American Academy of Pediatrics)
+ Unintended Errors Leave Many Newborns Vulnerable (HealthDay)
+ iPods Don't Interfere With Heart Pacemakers (HealthDay)
*
January 2008
o Thursday, January 31:
+ Atkins-Like Diet Cuts Epileptic Seizures (HealthDay)
+ Docs Should Tell All About Cord Blood Banks (HealthDay)
+ Epsom Salt Cut Cerebral Palsy Rate in Half Among Preemies
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Alerts Health Care Providers to Risk of Suicidal Thoughts and
Behavior with Antiepileptic Medications (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Folic Acid May Help Prevent Premature Birth (HealthDay)
+ Hospital Patients' Blood Clot Risk High (HealthDay)
+ Mercury in Childhood Vaccines Excreted Quickly (HealthDay)
+ Severe Asthma Unlike Mild Asthma (HealthDay)
+ Study Spots Gene That Plays Role in Infertility (HealthDay)
+ Sugary Soft Drinks Boost Gout Risk in Men (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, January 30:
+ Concussion Raises PTSD Risk for Iraq Vets (HealthDay)
+ Deep Brain Stimulation May Improve Recall (HealthDay)
+ Gene Variant Found Associated with Fetal Hemoglobin Levels Linked
to Moderated Symptoms of Beta-Thalassemia (From the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)
+ Heating Plastic Bottles Releases Potentially Harmful Chemical
(HealthDay)
+ Middle Age a Low Point for Most (HealthDay)
+ Minimally Invasive Surgery Fixes Aneurysms (HealthDay)
+ New Study Shows Tobacco Control Programs Cut Adult Smoking Rates
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Protein Linked with Poor Prognosis in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Study Shows Variety of Approaches Help Children Overcome Auditory
Processing and Language ProblemsFrom the National Institutes of
Health (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders)
+ Super Bowl Fans Should Heed Heart Risk Finding (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, January 29:
+ Anti-Clotting Drug Helps Infants with Heart Ills (HealthDay)
+ Clot-Busting Drug Offers New Approach to Deep Vein Thrombosis
(HealthDay)
+ Digital Mammography Better Than Film for Some Women (HealthDay)
+ Does the Desire for Drugs Begin Outside Awareness? (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
+ MicroRNAs May Predict Colon Cancer Prognosis (HealthDay)
+ New Report Provides Information on HIV Prevalence in the U.S.
Household Population (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Researchers Identify Novel Molecular Pattern Linked to Colon Cancer
Prognosis (From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer
Institute)
+ Secondhand Smoke Worsens Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Sex Hormones Don't Seem to Affect Prostate Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Stents Slightly Better Than Bypass for Blocked Left Coronary Artery
(HealthDay)
+ Study Finds Both Coated Stents Perform the Same (HealthDay)
+ Surgeons' Characteristics Influence Breast Cancer Care (HealthDay)
+ Thin Bones Seen in Boys with Autism and Autism Spectrum
DisorderFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute
of Child Health and Human Development)
o Monday, January 28:
+ A Few Minutes for Health (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Alzheimer's Research Target May Be a Dead End (HealthDay)
+ Breast-Feeding Protected Mice from Asthma (HealthDay)
+ CDC Study Estimates 7,000 Pediatric Emergency Departments Visits
Linked to Cough and Cold Medication (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention)
+ Caffeine Could Spell Trouble for Diabetics (HealthDay)
+ Cold Meds Send 7,000 U.S. Kids to ER Each Year (HealthDay)
+ Cold and Cough Medicines: Information for Parents (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Diabetes Rates Continue to Soar (HealthDay)
+ Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome (HealthDay)
+ Diuretics Most Effective Blood Pressure Medication for People with
Metabolic Syndrome (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Drop of Flu Vaccine Under Tongue Bars Infection (HealthDay)
+ It's Radon Action Month: Protect Yourself and Your Family from
Radon (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Mouse Model of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Developed
(HealthDay)
+ Sedentary Lifestyle Accelerates Aging (HealthDay)
+ Study Links Snoring to Chronic Bronchitis (HealthDay)
+ Take 3 This Flu Season (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Saturday, January 26:
+ Allergy Shots Are Effective Treatment for Symptoms (HealthDay)
o Friday, January 25:
+ Anti-Clotting Drug Trial Shortened by Bleeding Problems (HealthDay)
+ Diabetes' Health Toll Hits $174 Billion Annually (HealthDay)
+ Doctors Review End-of-Life Care Guidelines (HealthDay)
+ FDA Issues Early Communication about an Ongoing Review of Vytorin
(Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Warns Public of Contaminated Syringes (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Geriatrician Care Guards Against Risk of Inappropriate Meds
(HealthDay)
+ Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Lower Production of B Cells
(HealthDay)
+ Oral Contraceptives Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
o Thursday, January 24:
+ Driving Skills Decline Among People with Early Alzheimer's
(HealthDay)
+ Infection with Common Parasite Raises Schizophrenia Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Small Trial (HealthDay)
+ New Colon Cancer Test Might Spot Trouble Earlier (HealthDay)
+ Next Generation of Parents More Likely to Back Genetic Testing
(HealthDay)
+ Pet Turtles Linked to Rise in Salmonella Infections (HealthDay)
+ Putting on Pedometer Helps Walkers Shed Pounds (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, January 23:
+ A Little Regular Exercise Extends Men's Lives (HealthDay)
+ Advanced Therapy Aids Stroke Patients (HealthDay)
+ Genetics May Determine Antidepressants' Effectiveness (HealthDay)
+ NSAIDs No Better for Low Back Pain (HealthDay)
+ New Therapies Could Change Organ Transplants (HealthDay)
+ Peripheral Arterial Disease Costlier to Treat Than Heart Trouble
(HealthDay)
+ Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages (HealthDay)
+ Too Few U.S. Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, January 22:
+ Another Study Links Western Diet to Heart, Health Risks (HealthDay)
+ Caffeine May Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Gastric Lap-Band Surgery Can Send Diabetes into Remission
(HealthDay)
+ Genetics Influence Blood Pressure Medications (HealthDay)
+ Hormone Therapy Only Helps Some Older Men with Prostate Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Implants Double Infection Risk After Breast Reconstruction
(HealthDay)
+ International Consortium Announces the 1000 Genome Project (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research
Institute)
+ Lack of Vitamin E Linked to Physical Decline (HealthDay)
+ Liver Cancer Drug Raises Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
+ NIH Announces New Initiative in EpigenomicsFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)
+ NIH Develops Down Syndrome Research PlanFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development)
+ Project Will Map Genomes of 1,000 People Worldwide (HealthDay)
+ U.S. Deaths Down from Heart Disease, Stroke (HealthDay)
o Monday, January 21:
+ 'Drug-Free' Stent Coating Shows Promise (HealthDay)
+ Different Neural Pathways at Work Going under, Coming out of
Anesthesia (HealthDay)
+ Eating Out Doesn't Guarantee Weight Gain (HealthDay)
+ Health and Safety of Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers, and Their
Clients (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ High Blood Sugar Boosts Women's Heart Disease Risk (HealthDay)
+ New Batch of Lupus Genes Discovered (HealthDay)
+ New Test Screens for Flu and Other Viruses (HealthDay)
+ Once Again, Caffeine Linked to Miscarriage (HealthDay)
+ One Strain Behind Epidemic of Staph Infections (HealthDay)
+ Pregnant? Don't Drink Alcohol (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Saline Nasal Wash Helps Kids Fight Colds, Flu (HealthDay)
+ Smoking Worsens Prognosis for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Patients (HealthDay)
+ Study Highlights MRSA Evolution and ResilienceFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases)
+ Two-Drug Combination Approved for High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
o Sunday, January 20:
+ Illness Presents Diabetics with Special Challenges (HealthDay)
o Saturday, January 19:
+ Smallest Air Pollution Particles Hurt Heart Most (HealthDay)
o Friday, January 18:
+ Bone-Strengthening Drugs May Be Overprescribed (HealthDay)
+ Combo Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Brain Tumors (HealthDay)
+ DNA Fingerprints Predict Brain Disorders (HealthDay)
+ FDA Approves New HIV Drug After Priority Review (Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Approves Update to Label on Birth Control Patch (Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Warns Public of Possible Botulism Risk (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Genes Linked to Height Also Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk (HealthDay)
+ Genetically Engineered Clotting Solution Approved (HealthDay)
+ Heart Association Renews Call for CPR Training (HealthDay)
+ Immune Therapy May Help Some Heart Failure Patients (HealthDay)
+ Mediterranean Diet for Mom Fends off Asthma, Allergies in Kids (HealthDay)
+ Molecule May Trigger Psoriasis (HealthDay)
Warning vs, the driver of a taxicab with license plate No. PWF-488. On April 16, 2008, said driver refused to convey me from Paco to Makati,
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/newsbydate
website of National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health Nedline Plus News By Date
*
April 2008
o Tuesday, April 15:
+ Chemo May Not Affect Memory in Breast Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
+ Computer Feedback Can Help with Lung Disease (Reuters Health)
+ Drug Proves Effective in Slowing Melanomas (HealthDay)
+ Experimental Cancer Vaccines Show Promise (HealthDay)
+ Experimental Drug Shrinks Advanced Skin Cancer (Reuters Health)
+ Extra Drug Improves Rectal Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
+ Fortified Breast Milk May Aid Preemies' Growth (Reuters Health)
+ High Doses of Vitamin E Lengthen Lives of Alzheimer's Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Hormone Therapy Does Not Prevent Dementia (Reuters Health)
+ Key Vioxx Research Was Written by Merck, Documents Allege
(HealthDay)
+ Larger Hippocampus May Ward Off Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)
+ Most Early-Onset Dementia not Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
+ Most Older Suicide Victims Not on Antidepressants (Reuters Health)
+ Motherhood Linked to Fewer Eating Problems (Reuters Health)
+ Naltrexone Implant Promising for Heroin Dependence (Reuters Health)
+ New Drug Duo Helps Cut Colon Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ New HPV Vaccine Promising in Mice (HealthDay)
+ Pill Reduces Relapses in Multiple Sclerosis Patients (HealthDay)
+ Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke (HealthDay)
+ Sleep Disorder Linked to Neurodegenerative Conditions (HealthDay)
+ Video Helps Adjustment to Life After Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
o Monday, April 14:
+ Brain Study May Lead to Improved Epilepsy Treatments (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences)
+ Breast Cancer Vaccine Works against Deadlier Form of Disease
(HealthDay)
+ Celebrex Plus Lipitor Could Fight Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Dental Offices May Be Source of Mercury Pollution (Reuters Health)
+ Detecting, Diagnosing Breast Cancers (HealthDay)
+ Diabetic Eye Problem Linked to Heart Failure (HealthDay)
+ Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Elevated Urate Levels May Slow Parkinson's in Men (HealthDay)
+ Girls Participating in Sports in Record Numbers (HealthDay)
+ Health Disparities in Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Healthy Diet Means Better School Performance (Reuters Health)
+ Heart's Stem Cells Not Created Equally (HealthDay)
+ High Blood Pressure May Be Buffer against Headaches (HealthDay)
+ Hormone Replacement May Cut Risk for Age-Linked Eye Disease
(HealthDay)
+ Launching a Global Alliance for Pharmacogenomics(From the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of General Medical
Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National
Cancer Institute)
+ Molecule Disrupts DNA Sequence in Ewing's Sarcoma (HealthDay)
+ New Benefits from Old Heart Measures (HealthDay)
+ Oral Test Could Predict Lung Cancer (Reuters Health)
+ Red Wine Compound May Kill Pancreatic Cancer Cells (Reuters Health)
+ Smokers with Lung Disease Need Extra Help to Quit (Reuters Health)
+ Statins Lower Blood Pressure in U.S. Study (Reuters Health)
+ Stem Cell Marker Controls Pair of Key Cancer Pathways (HealthDay)
+ Testosterone Spray Improves Sexual Satisfaction in Women HealthDay)
+ Water Pills Can Cause Bone Loss in Older Men (Reuters Health)
o Sunday, April 13:
+ Diabetic Food Shopping That Won't Break a Budget (HealthDay)
+ Muscle Weakness Found in Some Autistic Children (HealthDay)
o Saturday, April 12:
+ Male Contraception: Progress Slow But Steady (HealthDay)
+ Salmonella Illnesses in Multiple States May Be Linked to Recently
Recalled Cereal (Food and Drug Administration)
o Friday, April 11:
+ Cancer Drug Trials Often Halted Early (HealthDay)
+ Clinical Trial Volunteers Uneasy About Some Financial Ties
(HealthDay)
+ Doctor-Led Home Care Good For Elderly with COPD (Reuters Health)
+ Doctor-Patient Talks Affect Use of Breast Reconstruction Surgery
(HealthDay)
+ Few Countries on Track to Curb Maternal, Child Mortality Rates
(HealthDay)
+ Guidelines Seek to Reduce Medication Errors Involving Kids
(HealthDay)
+ High Blood Glucose Linked to Reduced Fracture Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Kids with Cell Phones Not as Safe Crossing Streets (HealthDay)
+ Mild Dementia May Not Preclude Driving (Reuters Health)
+ Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis (HealthDay)
+ Smoking, Drinking Imperil Lymphoma Survival (Reuters Health)
+ Soy Compound Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Traditional Acupuncture May Ease Migraines (Reuters Health)
+ Trans-Fats Linked to Breast Cancer Risk in Study (Reuters Health)
+ While Hospice Care Is Growing, Not All Have Access (HealthDay)
+ Whites Fare Worst with Alzheimer's Disease (Reuters Health)
o Thursday, April 10:
+ Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart Risks
(HealthDay)
+ CDC Report Points to Need for New Foodborne Illness Strategies
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Childhood Mental Health May Affect Adult Work Life (Reuters Health)
+ Dementia Often a Consequence of Parkinson's (Reuters Health)
+ Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men (HealthDay)
+ Foodborne Illnesses Remain Constant in U.S. (HealthDay)
+ High Blood Pressure Hard on the Aging Brain (Reuters Health)
+ High Cholesterol May Boost Survival in Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis (Reuters Health)
+ Irradiation Almost Erases Risk of Food Poisoning (HealthDay)
+ New Drug Protects Against Radiation Damage (HealthDay)
+ Painkillers Help Build Muscle in Older Exercisers (Reuters Health)
+ Postmenopausal Women's Sexual Dissatisfaction Not Linked to Heart
Troubles (HealthDay)
+ Special Treadmill Helps Stroke Patients Regain Normal Gait
(HealthDay)
+ Suicide Data on Web Mostly Not Preventive (HealthDay)
+ Tailored Asthma Intervention Shows Promise (Reuters Health)
+ U.S. Reviews Rare Disorder with Transplant Drugs (Reuters Health)
+ User Registry May Help Docs Stem Painkiller Abuse (HealthDay)
+ Whisk Those Blues Away (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, April 9:
+ 15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder
(HealthDay)
+ Aerobic Exercise Keeps You Young (HealthDay)
+ Breast Cancer Lymph Node Biopsy May Need Closer Look (HealthDay)
+ Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's
(HealthDay)
+ Cancer Stem Cells Created in Lab (HealthDay)
+ Diabetes in Middle Age Raises Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
+ FDA Finds Hazardous Levels of Selenium in Samples of "Total Body
Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula" (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Federal Authorities Seize More Than $100,000 of Unapproved Drugs
Marketed as "Natural Supplements" (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Gene Linked to Inherited Blood Biomarker Associated with Asthma
Risk (From the National Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute)
+ Gene Mutations for Rare Heart Disease Also Found in Kids
(HealthDay)
+ High-Dose Chemo Fails Against Small Cell Lung Cancers (HealthDay)
+ Humor Relieves Tension, Worries in Hospitals (Reuters Health)
+ Low-Impact Exercise Helps Obese Boys Burn More Fat (Reuters Health)
+ Medical Errors Costing U.S. Billions (HealthDay)
+ Professionals Use Drugs to Sharpen Their Minds, Survey Finds
(HealthDay)
+ Raloxifene Safe for Women with Decreased Kidney Function
(HealthDay)
+ Researchers Define Mechanism of Methamphetamine Addiction
(HealthDay)
+ Researchers Find Gene Mutation That Increases Asthma Risk
(HealthDay)
+ School Closings May Be No Holiday for Flu Pandemic (Reuters Health)
+ Stand up and Stretch to Break up Sedentary Time (Reuters Health)
+ Stenting As Good As Surgery for Stroke Prevention (HealthDay)
+ Study Debunks Heart Attack-Male Baldness Link (Reuters Health)
+ Weight Discrimination Common, U.S., Survey Finds (Reuters Health)
o Tuesday, April 8:
+ A Month of Exercise Helps Ease Heart Failure (HealthDay)
+ Aggressive Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Treatment Shows Some Benefit
(HealthDay)
+ Aggressively Lowering Cholesterol and Blood Pressure May Reverse
Atherosclerosis in Adults with Diabetes (From the National
Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivors May Develop
Problems Later (Reuters Health)
+ Disability Predicts Emotional Distress After Stroke (Reuters
Health)
+ Estrogen Therapy Linked to Benign Breast Disease (Reuters Health)
+ Frequent Blood Donation Doesn't Boost Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Genes' Influence on Fears Changes over Time (HealthDay)
+ Gum Disease Linked with Gestational Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Most Depressed Teens Have Stable Therapy Response (Reuters Health)
+ Omega-3 Fatty Acids Won't Prevent Crohn's Relapse (HealthDay)
+ Stem Cells from Skin Treat Brain Disease in Rats (Reuters Health)
+ Two Liver Cancer Treatments Better Than One (HealthDay)
+ Type 2 Diabetes Self-Care Challenging for Teens (Reuters Health)
o Monday, April 7:
+ Bug Responsible for Bad Breath Found (Reuters Health)
+ Depression and Alzheimer's Risk Linked (HealthDay)
+ Drug Mix-Ups Harm Hospitalized Kids (HealthDay)
+ Excess Fat around the Waist May Increase Death Risk for Women (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child
Health and Human Development, National Cancer Institute, National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
+ Faster Test Detects Fake Tamiflu Drugs (HealthDay)
+ Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure
(HealthDay)
+ Gator Blood May Be New Source of Antibiotics (HealthDay)
+ Gynecologic Cancers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ HRT Dosing May Determine Risks, Benefits (HealthDay)
+ Heard the One about How to Beat Tension? (HealthDay)
+ Kidney Disease Tied to Sudden Death in Women (Reuters Health)
+ Less Sleep in Infancy Linked with Excessive Weight (Reuters Health)
+ New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
(HealthDay)
+ Online Video Program Trains Clinicians to Help Patients Who Drink
Too Much (From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute
on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Pediatricians Alerted to the Developmental Nature of Underage
Drinking in Special Journal Supplement(From the National Institutes
of Health (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Reprogrammed Cells Reduce Parkinson's Symptoms (HealthDay)
+ School Environment Can Curb Kids' Weight Gain (HealthDay)
+ Smoking Early in Pregnancy Raises Risks of Heart Defects in
Newborns (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Some Advanced Cancer Patients Living Longer (Reuters Health)
+ TV in the Bedroom is Not a Teen's Best Friend (HealthDay)
+ Testosterone Therapy May Reduce Bone Loss in Older Men (HealthDay)
+ The "Freshman 15" is a Myth, Study Suggests (Reuters Health)
+ Tight Backpack Straps Cut Blood to Shoulders, Arms (HealthDay)
o Sunday, April 6:
+ Mud Harnessed to Fight Infections (HealthDay)
+ Travel Tips for Seniors (HealthDay)
o Saturday, April 5:
+ Age-Related Eye Disease on the Increase (HealthDay)
o Friday, April 4:
+ Blood Protein Linked to Heart Disease (Reuters Health)
+ Chronic Illness Main Factor in Supplement Use (Reuters Health)
+ Counseling Benefits Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers (Reuters Health)
+ FDA OKs New Rotavirus Vaccine (HealthDay)
+ Gum Disease, HPV a Double Whammy (HealthDay)
+ Injectable Antibiotic Protects Against Lyme Disease in Mice
(HealthDay)
+ Insomnia Prolongs Depression in the Elderly (Reuters Health)
+ Lowering Blood Pressure Improves Brain Hemorrhage Outcomes
(HealthDay)
+ Most Cancer Survivors Say Chemo Fears Unfounded (HealthDay)
+ Patient Navigators Boost Colon Screens in Urban Minorities
(HealthDay)
+ Radon: The Silent Home Invader That Can Kill (HealthDay)
+ Scientists ID New Genetic Markers for Bowel Disease (HealthDay)
+ Strenuous Exercise May Raise Clot Risk in Elderly (Reuters Health)
+ Stress Won't Boost Risk of Pregnancy Complication (Reuters Health)
+ Uric Acid May Help Spot Diabetic Kidney Disease Early (HealthDay)
+ Walking Speed May Predict Stroke Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Yoga Program May Help Prevent Falls in Elderly (HealthDay)
+ Young Gymnasts Tumbling and Vaulting Their Way to the ER
(HealthDay)
o Thursday, April 3:
+ Alcoholics Not to Blame for All Drunk Driving Cases (HealthDay)
+ Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Quit after Seeing Ads
(HealthDay)
+ Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids
(HealthDay)
+ Male Partner Violence Hurts Women's Health Worldwide (HealthDay)
+ Molecular Cause of Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovered (HealthDay)
+ More Than 90,000 U.S. Infants Are Victims of Abuse or Neglect
(HealthDay)
+ Night Shift Work May Boost Women's Disability Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Racial Differences Seen in Hodgkin's Disease (Reuters Health)
+ Resistant Microbe Entering Hospitals (Reuters Health)
+ Small Kidney Changes Linked to High Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
+ TB Spread from Donor to Recipient Needs Fast Action (Reuters
Health)
+ Ultra-Marathoners Should Hydrate Early (Reuters Health)
+ When It Comes to Pregnancy, Timing Is Everything (HealthDay)
+ Wine Drinking May Cut Women's Dementia Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Women Veterinarians Face Higher Miscarriage Risk (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, April 2:
+ Amateur Singers, Teachers Seldom Hear Sounds of Trouble (HealthDay)
+ Antipsychotic Drugs of Little Benefit to Alzheimer's Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Fetal Cells Detected in Mothers' Blood Years After Donor Egg
Pregnancies (HealthDay)
+ Fitness, Body Weight Impact Type 2 Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified (HealthDay)
+ HIV Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ NIDA Researchers Identify Genetic Variant Linked to Nicotine
Addiction and Lung Cancer (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)
+ Obesity During Pregnancy Carries Bigger Price Tag (HealthDay)
+ Off-Label Drug Use Needs Strong Oversight (HealthDay)
+ Persistent Insomnia Leads to Depression in Young Adults (HealthDay)
+ Pregnant Women Who Are Obese Linked with Greater Health Care
Services Use (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Rap Music Glamorizes Drug Use (Reuters Health)
+ Scientists Find Genetic Factor in Stress Response Variability (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Scientists Link Chromatin Changes with Alcohol Withdrawal Anxiety
(From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Seat Belt Use by Pregnant Women Could Save 200 Fetuses a Year
(HealthDay)
+ Some Cancer Risks Drop After Asbestos Exposure Ends (Reuters
Health)
+ Topical Cream Treats Precancerous Lesions of Vulva (HealthDay)
+ Very Premature Babies Show Raised Risk for Autism (HealthDay)
+ Wife's Breast Cancer Hard on Some Spouses (Reuters Health)
o Tuesday, April 1:
+ Anemia Increases Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence (Reuters Health)
+ Automated External Defibrillators and CPR Are Equally Helpful for
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Home (From the National Institutes of
Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis After Bypass Surgery (HealthDay)
+ Drug Failed To Reduce Heart Attack Risk After Bypass (HealthDay)
+ Fasting Before Chemo Protects Healthy Cells (HealthDay)
+ Genomic Profiling of Breast Cancers a Better Treatment Tool
(HealthDay)
+ High Dose Lipitor Reduces Artery Inflammation (Reuters Health)
+ Mom's Fish Intake May Boost Child's Brain Power (Reuters Health)
+ NIH Research Suggests Stimulant Treatment for ADHD Does Not
Contribute to Substance Abuse Later in Life (From the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute
on Drug Abuse)
+ Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight (HealthDay)
+ Obesity Drug Shows Mixed Success Against Atherosclerosis
(HealthDay)
+ Relaxation Skills Help Some Skip Hypertension Meds (Reuters Health)
+ Report Claims Clinical Trials Miss Many Populations (HealthDay)
+ Restrictive Prescription Drug Policies Hurt Schizophrenics
(HealthDay)
+ Scientists Uncover How HIV Hides Inside Cells (HealthDay)
+ Sleeping Too Much, Too Little Speeds Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
+ Study Shows Older Corneas Suitable for Transplantation (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)
+ Tooth Loss May Predict Accelerated Aging (Reuters Health)
+ World Autism Awareness Day (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
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March 2008
o Monday, March 31:
+ ACE Inhibitor As Effective As More Expensive Blood Pressure Drug
(HealthDay)
+ Angioplasty Proves Reasonable Alternative to Bypass Surgery
(HealthDay)
+ Celebrex Risky in High-Risk Patients (Reuters Health)
+ Cholesterol Drug Controversy Continues (HealthDay)
+ Combo Pill Cuts Blood Pressure and Heart Risks (Reuters Health)
+ Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries (HealthDay)
+ Diabetics Face Doubled Risk of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ Economics of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Elderly Can Benefit from High Blood Pressure Treatment (HealthDay)
+ Fiber Aids Constipation in Pelvic Floor Disorders (Reuters Health)
+ Hands-Only Resuscitation OK for Cardiac Arrest (HealthDay)
+ It's Never Too Late to Get Active, Expert Says (Reuters Health)
+ Major Collaboration Uncovers Surprising New Genetic Clues to
Diabetes and Possible Ties to Prostate Cancer (From the National
Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute,
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
+ Many Women Unclear about Breast Cancer Treatments (HealthDay)
+ New Rule Seeks to Protect Kids from Lead Paint (HealthDay)
+ Preventing Construction Falls (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Reason for Cystic Fibrosis Infections Uncovered (Reuters Health)
+ Researchers Successfully Test Ebola Vaccines (HealthDay)
+ Small Brain Lesions More Common Than Thought in Those over 60
(HealthDay)
+ Urinary Symptoms Often Affect Women's Sex Life (Reuters Health)
+ Vytorin Expert Panel Says 'Go Back to Statins' (Reuters Health)
+ Weight Loss Reverses Heart Changes in Obese Teens (Reuters Health)
o Sunday, March 30:
+ Anticoagulant Drugs Had Similar Outcomes After Angioplasty
(HealthDay)
+ Combining Internet with Office Visits Cut Heart Attack Risks
(HealthDay)
+ Drug-Eluting Stents Safe After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ Increased Heart Risk Seen for Retired NFL Players (HealthDay)
o Saturday, March 29:
+ Anniversary of Parent's Passing Can Trigger Death (HealthDay)
+ Managing Stress Can Lower Heart Death Risk (HealthDay)
+ New Drug Shows Promise in Use with Coronary Stents (HealthDay)
o Friday, March 28:
+ "Watchful Waiting" an Option for Some with HPV (Reuters Health)
+ Anesthetic Treatment Helps Painful Bladder (Reuters Health)
+ Breech Birth May Be Determined by Genes (HealthDay)
+ CDC Responds to Questions about Vaccines (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ Capsaicin Patch Reduces Pain from HIV Neuropathy (Reuters Health)
+ Ear Aches Complicate Most Colds in Young Children (Reuters Health)
+ FDA Seeks Civil Penalties from Calif. Device Maker (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Family Study Associates Pesticide Use with Parkinson's Risk
(HealthDay)
+ First-Ever County Level Report on Stroke Hospitalizations (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Hormone Combo May Provide Reversible Male Birth Control Tool
(HealthDay)
+ Key Protein Limits Damage of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ Low Vitamin D Levels Seen in Female Gymnasts (Reuters Health)
+ Lung Capacity Declines Faster with Diabetes (HealthDay)
+ Marijuana May Shorten Survival After Heart Attack (Reuters Health)
+ New Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Schizophrenia (HealthDay)
+ New Web Site Helps Patients Shop for Hospital Care Based On Quality
and Price (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
+ No Strong Link Seen Between Diet and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
(Reuters Health)
+ Once-Daily Insulin Shot Proves Effective in Study (HealthDay)
+ Poor Sense of Smell May Be Early Sign of Parkinson's (HealthDay)
+ Premature Delivery Linked to High Cholesterol in Moms Later
(HealthDay)
+ Preschool Program Prevents Early Obesity Trend (Reuters Health)
+ Teriparatide Useful as Second Osteoporosis Treatment (Reuters
Health)
+ Thinking Before Acting May Help Antisocial Teens (Reuters Health)
o Thursday, March 27:
+ Compulsive Gamblers Don't Learn from Their Mistakes (HealthDay)
+ Depression after Stroke Can Be Debilitating (HealthDay)
+ Eating Disorders Often Accompany Narcolepsy (Reuters Health)
+ Endodontists Urge Kids to "Watch Their Mouths" (Reuters Health)
+ Exercise Boosts Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity Diabetics (Reuters
Health)
+ FDA Identifies First Steps in Requirements for Safety Plans for
Certain Drugs and Biologics (Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Probing Possible Link between Asthma Drug and Suicide Risk
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Warns Consumers about "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body
Mega Formula" (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Gaps Persist in Use of Less Invasive Breast Cancer Procedure
(HealthDay)
+ Gene Variation Predicts Response to Treatment in Common Infertility
Disorder (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
+ Most Older Americans Living Longer and Better (HealthDay)
+ Natural Birth Control Acceptable to Women, Men (Reuters Health)
+ Popular Colonoscopy Prep Solution May Pose Kidney Risks (HealthDay)
+ Possible Cancer Risk Linked to J&J Foot Gel (Reuters Health)
+ Prenatal Omega-3 May Aid Babies' Brain Development (Reuters Health)
+ Rates of Rare Mutations Soar Three to Four Times Higher in
SchizophreniaFrom the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute
of Mental Health)
+ Sharp Rise in U.S. Hepatitis C-Related Deaths (HealthDay)
+ Shift Work Unrelated to Heart Disease Deaths (Reuters Health)
+ Special MRI Spots When Brain Tumors Turn Deadly (HealthDay)
+ With Alzheimer's, It Takes a Family (HealthDay)
+ Worsening Incontinence Not Linked to Menopause (Reuters Health)
+ iPods Don't Interfere with Pacemakers, Study Shows (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, March 26:
+ AAD Urges the Public to Be Sun Smart (American Academy of
Dermatology)
+ Abdominal Fat Boosts Dementia Risk (HealthDay)
+ Breathing Muscles Atrophy Quickly During Mechanical Ventilation
(HealthDay)
+ Calcium Scans Help Predict Coronary Risk (HealthDay)
+ Cervix Length at Mid-Pregnancy May Predict C-Section Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Diabetes Drugs May Prevent Psoriasis (Reuters Health)
+ Drug Use in Men Unaltered by Partners' Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
+ Drugs Approved under Deadline More Likely to Run into Trouble Later
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Makes Recommendations on Medical Devices That Treat Blocked
Heart Arteries (Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use "Blue Steel" and "Hero" Products
(Food and Drug Administration)
+ Frequent Mom-Kid Clashes Not Always A Bad Thing (Reuters Health)
+ Height of Pitcher's Mound Can Strain Shoulders (HealthDay)
+ Low Birth Weight Linked to Kidney Disease in Men (Reuters Health)
+ Many Young Adults Take Chances with Food Safety (Reuters Health)
+ Maternal Antibodies May Contribute to Autism (Reuters Health)
+ Now-Banned Hair Dyes Linked to Bladder Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men (HealthDay)
+ PET Scans Help Detect and Classify Dementia Types (Reuters Health)
+ Repeat GERD Surgery Generally Successful (Reuters Health)
+ Scientists Isolate Organism That Causes Disfiguring Tropical
Disease (HealthDay)
+ Smoking ups Risk of Brain Aneurysm Return (Reuters Health)
+ Social Problems in Youth Contribute to Anxiety, Depression
(HealthDay)
+ Teens Turn Deaf Ear to Risks of MP3 Players (Reuters Health)
+ Too Little Vitamin D May Soften Baby's Skull (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, March 25:
+ Breastfed Babies Not Iron-Deficient at 6 Months (Reuters Health)
+ DNA-Based HPV Tests More Accurate Than Pap Smears (HealthDay)
+ Government Begins Overhaul of AIDS Vaccine Effort (Reuters Health)
+ HRT Raises Recurrence Risk Among Breast Cancer Survivors
(HealthDay)
+ Heart Failure Raises Risks After Non-Cardiac Surgeries (HealthDay)
+ Identical Genes from Parents May Raise Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Loss of Mobility Found to Impact Quality of Life and Emotional and
Financial Health of Most People Living with Multiple Sclerosis
(National Multiple Sclerosis Society)
+ MRI Can Be Predictor of Post-Treatment Prostate Cancer Spread
(HealthDay)
+ Medicare Trustees Report Shows Serious Financial Status of Medicare
Program (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
+ Methylphenidate Improves Sleep in Adults with ADHD (Reuters Health)
+ Neighborhood Influences Exercise Levels (HealthDay)
+ Neurologic Benefit of Lyme Therapy Short-Lived (Reuters Health)
+ Premature Birth Has Long-Lasting Effects (HealthDay)
+ Repeat Chlamydia Infection Common in Girls (Reuters Health)
+ Scientists Launch First Comprehensive Database of Human Oral
Microbiome (From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
+ Some Cancer Trials Overstate Findings, Analysis Claims (HealthDay)
+ Unintentional Overdoses Common in Children (Reuters Health)
o Monday, March 24:
+ Act Fast during Heart Attacks (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Drug Therapy Boosting Heart-Attack Survival Rates (HealthDay)
+ Free Drug Samples Hike Out-of-Pocket Costs (HealthDay)
+ High Blood Pressure Runs in Families (HealthDay)
+ Hospital "Boarding" Hard on the Elderly (Reuters Health)
+ Many Phase 3 Cancer Drug Trials Yield Effective Medicines
(HealthDay)
+ Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers (HealthDay)
+ Patients Do Better at Hospitals with Clinical Trials (HealthDay)
+ Research Shows Patients with Psoriasis at Increased Risk for
Developing Other Serious Medical Conditions (American Academy
of Dermatology)
+ Sex Ed Can Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy (HealthDay)
+ TB Drug Treatment Can Lead to Severe Pneumonia (HealthDay)
+ WISEWOMAN - Heart Health for Uninsured and Under-Insured Women
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ World Water Day: Providing a Sanitary World to Live In (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
o Saturday,
+ FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria
Montelibano (Food and Drug Administration)
+ New Drug Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (American
Cancer Society)
o Friday, March 21:
+ Birth Weight May Influence Lifespan (Reuters Health)
+ Blood Test for Parkinson's Shows Promise (Reuters Health)
+ Brain Stimulation May Relieve Cluster Headaches (Reuters Health)
+ Brain Trauma Doesn't Predict Post-Concussion Syndrome (Reuters
Health)
+ Deep Sedation Becoming More Common for Dying Patients in Holland
(HealthDay)
+ Diabetes' Toll Continues to Grow (HealthDay)
+ Diabetes: Sounding the Alert on a Debilitating Disease (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Diabetic Men More Prone to Urinary Woes (Reuters Health)
+ Eating Disorder Prevention Program Promising (Reuters Health)
+ Full-Body Scans May Help the Highly Cancer-Prone (HealthDay)
+ Gene Linked to Form of Parkinson's Disease (HealthDay)
+ Hearing Implants Improve Quality of Life (Reuters Health)
+ More Seniors Falling Victim to Escalator Injuries (HealthDay)
+ More Vitamin D in Childhood Cuts Later Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
+ New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works for Adults, Children
(HealthDay)
+ Pacemakers Change Biology of the Heart (HealthDay)
+ Research on Fetal Alcohol Exposure Treatment Urged (Reuters Health)
+ Sleep Deprivation Helps Spot Sleepwalkers (HealthDay)
+ Some Facelift Patients Infected with MRSA 'Superbug' (HealthDay)
+ Some People May Transmit Weaker AIDS Virus (Reuters Health)
+ Strontium May Relieve Spinal Osteoarthritis Pain (Reuters Health)
+ Vocal Cord Ills Seen in World Trade Center Workers (Reuters Health)
o Thursday, March 20:
+ Angina More Common in Women than Men (Reuters Health)
+ Asthma Often Still Uncontrolled after ER Visit (Reuters Health)
+ Cancer Poses Challenges for Husbands' Frame of Mind (HealthDay)
+ Chlamydia Rate High among Female Military Recruits (Reuters Health)
+ Cognitive Impairment May Precede Type 2 Diabetes (Reuters Health)
+ Happy Marriage, Happy Heart (HealthDay)
+ Just Listening to Phone Calls May Impair Driving (Reuters Health)
+ Low Folate Levels May Harm Sperm (HealthDay)
+ Monkey Brain Gives Clues to Human Interaction (HealthDay)
+ Most Heart Disease Patients Not Active Enough (Reuters Health)
+ Ovarian Cancer Risk Lower with Longer Time on Pill (Reuters Health)
+ Trauma Patients Suffer Even 12 Months After Injury (HealthDay)
+ Treatment Promising for Alcohol Dependence (Reuters Health)
+ Tuberculosis Rate in U.S. Lowest Ever in 2007 (Reuters Health)
o Wednesday, March 19:Return to top
+ Artery Plaque Boosts Hispanics' Odds for Stroke (HealthDay)
+ Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Works in Fewer, But Higher Doses
(HealthDay)
+ Circumcised Men No Less Likely to Get Sex Diseases (Reuters Health)
+ Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Approves New Medical Adhesive to Treat Burn Patients (Food and
Drug Administration)
+ FDA Identifies Contaminant in Blood-Thinning Drug (HealthDay)
+ Fosamax Linked to Unusual Femur Fractures (HealthDay)
+ Frank Talk About Family Breast Cancer Risk Urged (Reuters Health)
+ Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease (HealthDay)
+ Quality of Life an Issue in Prostate Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
+ Radiosurgery Eases Pain of Spinal Tumors (Reuters Health)
+ Semen Collection at Home OK for Analysis (Reuters Health)
+ Severe Lupus May Respond to Drug Combo (Reuters Health)
+ The Gender Divide Starts over Dinner (HealthDay)
+ Transfusions of 'Older' Blood Don't Work As Well (HealthDay)
+ Women at Higher Risk of Abnormal Burn Scars (HealthDay)
+ Women with ADHD More Impaired Than Men (Reuters Health)
o Tuesday, March 18:
+ 10 Million Baby Boomers Face Alzheimer's, Report Predicts
(HealthDay)
+ Acid-Blockers in Pregnancy Up Kids' Asthma Risk (Reuters Health)
+ Common Gene Variants Linked to Osteoporosis (Reuters Health)
+ Depression Not Linked to Late Heart Attack Death (Reuters Health)
+ Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat Fibroids (HealthDay)
+ Fewer Steps Per Day Send Disease Markers Up (HealthDay)
+ Fractures Common After Failed Osteoporosis Therapy (Reuters Health)
+ Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag (HealthDay)
+ Heart Patients with Diabetes Need Extra Care (Reuters Health)
+ Lung Surgery Risks Lower at Teaching Hospitals (Reuters Health)
+ Mouse Allergen Found in Many Homes, Tied to Asthma (Reuters Health)
+ New Foam Treatment for Varicose Veins (HealthDay)
+ New Technique Holds Promise for Rare Eye Cancer (Reuters Health)
+ Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients with Fractures (HealthDay)
+ Past Child Abuse Plus Variations in Gene Result in Potent PTSD Risk
for Adults (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of Mental Health)
+ Pfizer's Spiriva May Raise Risk of Stroke (Reuters Health)
+ Physical Activity May Lower Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
+ The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting (HealthDay)
+ Tissue-Freezing Technique Effective Against Prostate Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Toiling Away at Your Computer Hard on the Eyes (Reuters Health)
o Monday, March 17:
+ 1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Struggles with Memory Lapses (HealthDay)
+ CDC Helps Monitor Smallpox Vaccine Safety (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ Chest Pain May Signal Cocaine Use in Young Patients (HealthDay)
+ Frying Tumors Can Boost Lung Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
+ Genes May Determine Obesity After Weight Surgery (HealthDay)
+ Human Growth Hormone Doesn't Improve Athletic Performance
(HealthDay)
+ Measuring Our Health, Tracking Our Progress with BRFSS (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Play It Safe, Prevent Poisonings, Lock Up Pesticides
(Environmental Protection Agency)
+ Some Imperfect Hearts OK for Transplant (HealthDay)
+ Study Finds Potential Cause of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
(HealthDay)
+ Therapy Could Save Limbs After Frostbite (HealthDay)
+ Umbilical Cord Blood Injections Aid Aging Brains (HealthDay)
o Sunday, March 16:
+ Colorectal Cancer Testing on the Rise (American Cancer Society)
+ Scientists Identify New Leads for Treating Parasitic Worm
DiseaseFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Human
Genome Research
Institute, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
+ Self-Management Program Helps Diabetics (HealthDay)
+ Starved for Sleep? Watch Your Waistline (HealthDay)
o Friday, March 14:
+ Anxiety Helps Elderly Women Live Longer (HealthDay)
+ Blood-Thinner Contaminant Traced to Chinese Plant (HealthDay)
+ Don't Prescribe Antibiotics for Adult Sinus Woes (HealthDay)
+ Fallout from Atomic Bombs Still Causing Health Problems (HealthDay)
+ Fighting Emerging Infectious Diseases (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention)
+ Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests (HealthDay)
+ Minorities, Poor Have Tougher Time Monitoring Diabetes (HealthDay)
+ Modified Virus Vaccine Shows Promise in Mouse Model of Breast
Cancer (From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer
Institute)
+ Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks (HealthDay)
+ Surgery Only Works for Some Kids with Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)
+ White Men with Chest Pains Treated Fastest in Emergency Rooms
(HealthDay)
o Thursday, March 13:
+ For Adolescents, Inhalants Are Drug of Choice (HealthDay)
+ Minimal Exercise Benefits Overweight Postmenopausal Women
(HealthDay)
+ New Study Shows Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Increasing Among
U.S. Adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Radioimmunotherapy after Chemotherapy Safe for Common Lymphoma
(HealthDay)
+ Rodent Study Finds Artificial Butter Chemical Harmful to Lungs
(From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences)
+ Secondhand Smoke Hikes Tots' Risk of Heart Disease (HealthDay)
+ Survey Shows Americans Lack Critical Facts about Maintaining Eye
Health (From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye
Institute)
+ U.S. Health Officials Back Off Preference for New MMRV Vaccine
(HealthDay)
+ Women's Risk for a Certain Skin Cancer Varies by Geography
(HealthDay)
o Wednesday, March 12:
+ Caring for Heart Patients Can Strain Hearts (HealthDay)
+ Dental Erosion on Rise in U.S. (HealthDay)
+ Doctors See How Cancer Drug Can Damage Kidneys (HealthDay)
+ Genetic Markers May Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence (HealthDay)
+ New Technology No Better at Spotting 'Anesthesia Awareness'
(HealthDay)
+ New Test Predicts Risk of Post-Surgery Kidney Injury (HealthDay)
+ Preschool Intervention Curbed Trend Toward Obesity (HealthDay)
+ Researchers Find Cause of Severe Allergic Reaction to Cancer
Drug (From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute
of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
+ Scientists Spot Biochemical Sign of Depression (HealthDay)
+ Teens Spending Too Much Screen Time (HealthDay)
+ U.S. Syphilis Rate Grows for 7th Year in Row (HealthDay)
+ Woman and Cat Shared 'Super Bug' (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, March 11:
+ FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex, a Long-Acting Prescription Cough
Medicine (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Late Use of Aromatase Inhibitor Still Effective Against Breast
Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Life Expectancy Tied to Education (HealthDay)
+ Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
(HealthDay)
+ March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention)
+ New Method Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival (HealthDay)
+ One in 4 Teen Girls Has a Sexually Transmitted Disease (HealthDay)
+ Personal Contact Helps Maintain Weight Loss (HealthDay)
+ Post-Op Chemo Fails to Boost Survival in Stomach Cancers
(HealthDay)
+ Universal Screening for MRSA in Hospitals Made Little Difference
(HealthDay)
o Monday, March 10:
+ Are You At Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis? (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ Confronting the Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases)
+ Continuous Doctor Care Key to Childhood Screenings (HealthDay)
+ First-Time Shoulder Dislocations Helped By Surgery (HealthDay)
+ Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure (HealthDay)
+ HIV/AIDS: A Growing Issue for Women and Girls (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ March 13 Is World Kidney Day - Protect Your Kidneys (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ New Drug for Brain Cancer Too Dangerous for Pediatric Patients
(HealthDay)
+ New Guidelines Urged for Young Athletes' Neck Injuries (HealthDay)
+ PSA Test Losing Diagnostic Value, Study Says (HealthDay)
+ Surgeon's Preferences Dictate Choice of Kidney Cancer Surgery
(HealthDay)
+ Tap Water - Where Does It Come From and Is It Safe to Drink?
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Two Parents with Alzheimer's Raises Child's Risk (HealthDay)
o Sunday, March 9:
+ Planning for Health Emergencies Eases Stress of Family Travel
(HealthDay)
o Saturday, March 8:
+ Aggression on Job More Harmful Than Sexual Harassment (HealthDay)
o Friday, March 7:
+ Bacteria Mix in Guts of Babies Predicts Obesity (HealthDay)
+ Blood Stem Cells Originate in The Placenta (HealthDay)
+ Depression After a Heart Attack Dangerous for Years (HealthDay)
+ Even In Middle Age, Starting to Drink May Lower Heart Risks
(HealthDay)
+ Government Assistance Linked to Better Child Development
(HealthDay)
+ Happiness Is in the Genes (HealthDay)
+ Memory Loss in Hyperactive State with Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
+ Physicians Say They Need More Sleep (HealthDay)
+ Researchers Gain New Insights into SIDS (HealthDay)
+ Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
o Thursday, March 6
+ Biking, Walking Best for New Knees (HealthDay)
+ Estrogen Levels in Blood Predict Breast Cancer's Return (HealthDay)
+ FDA Warns Companies Importing and Marketing Drugs Over the
Internet that Fraudulently Claim to Prevent and Treat STDs (Food
and Drug Administration)
+ New CDC Study Underscores Impact of Older Adult Falls (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Smoking Boosts 'Bleeding' Stroke Risk in Those with High Blood
Pressure (HealthDay)
+ Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen
(HealthDay)
+ Studying Mutations in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Yields Clues for
Potential New Therapies (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Cancer Institute)
o Wednesday, March 5
+ Aromatherapy Falls Short, Study Finds (HealthDay)
+ Deficit in Brain Function Puts Teens at Risk of Drug Abuse
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Finds Contaminant in Baxter's Recalled Heparin Products
(HealthDay)
+ Genetic Test Predicts Response to Warfarin (HealthDay)
+ NIH Receives Gates Foundation Grant to Investigate Role of Iron
Supplements in Malaria (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
+ Naturally Occurring Bacteria Cut Kidney Stone Recurrence
(HealthDay)
+ Teen Passengers at Higher Death Risk in Car Crashes (HealthDay)
+ Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, March 4:
+ Groups Issue New Dementia Drug Guidelines (HealthDay)
+ Health Risks of Long-Term Combination Hormone Therapy Outweigh
Benefits for Postmenopausal WomenFrom the National Institutes of
Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer
Institute)
+ Irritating Smells Alert Special Cells (From the National Institutes
of Health (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders)
+ New Treatment for 'Lazy Eye' Shows Promise (HealthDay)
+ Non-Polyp Colon Lesions Hard to Detect (HealthDay)
+ Oral Allergy Immunotherapy Helps Control Asthma (HealthDay)
+ Price Plays Part in Perceived Power of Medication (HealthDay)
+ Quantity and Frequency of Drinking Influence Mortality Risk (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Raised Breast Cancer Risk Persists after Combo Hormone Replacement
Therapy Stopped (HealthDay)
+ Rare Gene Mutation Plays Role in Longevity (HealthDay)
+ Restricting TV and Computer Time Helps Kids Lose Weight (HealthDay)
+ Substance Abusers with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Face Poorer
Outcomes (HealthDay)
+ Treatment Combo for Pancreatic Cancer Has Limited Benefit
(HealthDay)
+ Troubled Boys Will Abandon Pot When It's Deemed Uncool (HealthDay)
o Monday, March 3:
+ Americans Sleepier Than Ever (HealthDay)
+ Breast Cancer Drug Might Treat Bipolar Disorder (HealthDay)
+ Embryonic Stem Cell Protein Inhibits Melanoma (HealthDay)
+ Mapping Public Health: The Interactive Atlas of Reproductive Health
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ Modest Health Care Quality Gains Outpaced by Spending (Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality)
+ New Data Show 1 in 278 Children Have Cerebral Palsy (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ New Test for Joint Infection Could Spare Some Patients an
Unnecessary Procedure (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases)
+ Non-Medical Use of Prescriptions Linked to Drug Abuse Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Poor Working Memory Tied to Low School Scores (HealthDay)
+ Recent Generic Drug Approvals (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Skip Breakfast, Pack on the Pounds (HealthDay)
+ Task Force Recommends against Screening for Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease Using Spirometry (Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality)
+ That 'Sex Talk' with Your Kids Should Be Ongoing (HealthDay)
o Sunday, March 2:
+ Changes in Adult Stem Cells May Underlie Rare Genetic Disease
Associated with Accelerated AgingFrom the National Institutes of
Health (National Institutes of Health)
+ NIH Scientists Offer Explanation for Winter Flu Season (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development)
o Saturday, March 1:
+ ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse (HealthDay)
+ Only Severely Depressed Benefit from Antidepressants (HealthDay)
+ Pelvic Floor Disorders Affect 1 in 3 Women (HealthDay)
*
February 2008
o Friday, February 29:
+ Baxter Recalls Rest of Heparin Products (HealthDay)
+ Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers (HealthDay)
+ Chemotherapy Break Benefits Some Men with Prostate Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes (HealthDay)
+ Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Won't Raise Blood Cancer Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Increased Allergen Levels in Homes Linked to Asthma (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences)
+ Marker for Diabetes Might Miss Early Vision Complication
(HealthDay)
+ NIDDK Publishes Resources about Bladder ProblemsFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive
and Kidney Diseases)
+ New Study of Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer Establishes Model
for Global Clinical TrialsFrom the National Institutes of Health
(National Cancer Institute)
+ Zebrafish Provide Useful Screening Tool for Genes, Drugs That
Protect Against Hearing LossFrom the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
o Thursday, February 28:
+ Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke
Risk (HealthDay)
+ Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments (HealthDay)
+ CDC Study Reveals Adults May Not Get Enough Rest or Sleep (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ FDA Approves Nexium for Use in Children Ages 1-11 Years (Food and
Drug Administration)
+ Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response (HealthDay)
+ New Gene for Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified (HealthDay)
+ Newborn Screening Suggests Decline in Cystic Fibrosis (HealthDay)
+ Researchers ID Gene Behind Rare Form of Epilepsy (HealthDay)
+ Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, February 27:
+ 'Diabulimia' Triples Risk of Death Among Women with Diabetes
(HealthDay)
+ CDC Panel Urges Extending Flu Vaccine Coverage for Kids (HealthDay)
+ CDC's Advisory Committee Recommends Influenza Vaccination for
Children 6 Months through 18 Years of Age (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
+ FDA Approves New Orphan Drug for Treatment of Rare Inflammatory
Syndromes (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
(HealthDay)
+ Panel Finds Hydroxyurea Treatment Is Underutilized for Sickle Cell
Disease (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institutes of Health)
+ Two Drugs Found Equal in Treatment of Septic Shock (HealthDay)
+ Tysabri May Cause Liver Damage, Health Officials Say (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, February 26:
+ Adult Stem Cells Help Those with Immune Disorders, Heart Disease
(HealthDay)
+ Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients Increase Death Risk (HealthDay)
+ Brain Stress System Presents Possible Treatment Target for Alcohol
Dependence (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Cost of Breast Cancer Can Include Paycheck (HealthDay)
+ HIV Drug in Microbicide Gel Safe for Daily Use (HealthDay)
+ National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients
(HealthDay)
+ New Hope for Depressed Teens (HealthDay)
+ New Survey Finds Highest Rates of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)
to Date (World Health Organization)
+ Study Finds Variations in Doses of Radiation Therapy (HealthDay)
+ Teen Aggression May Really Be a State of Mind (HealthDay)
+ Teens with Treatment-Resistant Depression More Likely to Get Better
with Switch to Combination Therapy (From the National Institutes of
Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
+ U.S. Health Care Spending to Double by 2017 (HealthDay)
o Monday, February 25:
+ Antibiotic Use in Dementia Patients Questioned (HealthDay)
+ Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs Predispose Patients to Repeat Episodes
(HealthDay)
+ Doing Angioplasty Long After Heart Attack Still Worth It, Analysis
Shows (HealthDay)
+ Hair Tells Tale of Where You've Been (HealthDay)
+ Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath (HealthDay)
+ Many Patients Fail to Take Drugs After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
+ More Elderly Americans Living with Heart Failure (HealthDay)
+ Study Finds Improved Cognitive Health Among Older Americans (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)
+ TV Could Be Disrupting Your Kid's Sleep (HealthDay)
+ Turtles and Salmonella (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications (HealthDay)
o Sunday, February 24:
+ How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket (HealthDay)
+ When Worry Consumes You (HealthDay)
o Saturday, February 23:
+ FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
+ More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates
in U.S. (HealthDay)
o Friday, February 22:
+ Aggressive Therapy for Crohn's Disease Produces Better Outcomes
(HealthDay)
+ Aquatic Exercises May Ease Fibromyalgia (HealthDay)
+ Comparison of AMD Treatments Trials (CATT): Lucentis — Avastin
Trial (From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye
Institute)
+ Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers (HealthDay)
+ Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents (HealthDay)
+ FDA Announces Permanent Injunction against Food Companies,
Executives: Claim Products Cure Various Health Conditions (Food and
Drug Administration)
+ FDA Panel OKs 3 New Flu Strains for Next Year's Vaccine (HealthDay)
+ Humira Approved for Children's Arthritis (HealthDay)
+ New Stroke Therapies Show Promise (HealthDay)
+ Stimulating Thymus Reactivates T-Cell Production (HealthDay)
+ Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory (HealthDay)
o Thursday, February 21:
+ Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas with Kids (HealthDay)
+ Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
+ Disparities in Awareness of Heart Attack Warning Signs (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ FDA Licenses New Hemophilia Treatment (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Genetic Tags Reveal Secrets of Memories' Staying Power in Mice
(From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental
Health)
+ Hemophilia Treatment Approved (HealthDay)
+ Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
+ Poverty Drains Nutrition from Family Diet (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, February 20:
+ CDC State Preparedness Report Highlights Progress and Challenges
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Cancer Facts and Figures 2008 Released (American Cancer Society)
+ Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults (HealthDay)
+ DNA Findings Reveal Genetic History of Humans (HealthDay)
+ In-Hospital Stroke Deaths Rise on Nights, Weekends (HealthDay)
+ Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
+ Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
(HealthDay)
+ More Evidence of Danger from Heart Surgery Drug (HealthDay)
+ Music Therapy Improves Stroke Outcomes (HealthDay)
+ Potential Health Effects Associated with Hydrazine and Satellite
Reentry (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Researchers Make Stem Cells That Secrete Insulin (HealthDay)
+ Stem Cells Repair Stroke Damage in Rats (HealthDay)
+ Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, February 19:
+ 2 Mutations Were Critical to Spread of 1918 Flu (HealthDay)
+ Biannual Antibiotics May Cut Major Cause of Blindness in Africa
(HealthDay)
+ Charges Filed in Contaminated Pet Food Scheme (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Combination of Thyroid Medicines Not Necessary (HealthDay)
+ Combo Treatment Best for Melanoma, Advanced Ovarian Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss? (HealthDay)
+ Heart Attacks in Hospital More Deadly at Night, on Weekends
(HealthDay)
+ Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women (HealthDay)
+ Icy Hot Therapy Products Recalled (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment
(HealthDay)
+ No Difference Found In Treatments For Acute Kidney Failure
(HealthDay)
+ Smoking's Effects on Genes May Play a Role in Lung Cancer
Development and Survival (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Cancer Institute)
o Monday, February 18:
+ Antibiotics Do Little for Inner Ear Infections (HealthDay)
+ Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Ease Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)
+ E-Mails Improve Patient-Surgeon Communication (HealthDay)
+ Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
(HealthDay)
+ Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ New Multiple Sclerosis Drug Target Shows Promise (HealthDay)
+ One Drink May Help Heart, but Two Is Too Many (HealthDay)
+ Portable Computer Devices Can Aid Exercise Programs (HealthDay)
+ Study Suggests Glucosamine Won't Ease Hip Arthritis (HealthDay)
o Sunday, February 17:
+ Chemotherapy After Breast Cancer Surgery Effective for Older Women,
Too (HealthDay)
+ Stress Hormone Impacts Memory, Learning in Diabetic Rodents (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)
o Saturday, February 16:
+ Allergy Disorders Linked with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (HealthDay)
o Friday, February 15:
+ Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk of Cervical Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Harnessing the Mind to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (HealthDay)
+ Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms More Acute in Women with History
of Abuse (HealthDay)
+ Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Loss of Brain Volume in Patients
with Schizophrenia (American Psychiatric Association) - Links to
+ Obesity Raises Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Scientists Find Antibody That Can Potently Neutralize Two Viruses
(From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)
+ Unlike Fine Wine, Crabby People Don't Age Well (HealthDay)
+ Viral Therapy Slows Pediatric Tumors in Mice (HealthDay)
o Thursday, February 14:
+ CDC Releases Results of Formaldehyde Level Tests (Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ CDC Study Warns of Deaths Due to the "Choking Game" (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Cancer Drug Works Against MS in Early Trial (HealthDay)
+ DDT Compound Speeds Breast Cancer Growth (HealthDay)
+ Enzyme Structure Reveals New Drug Targets for Cancer and Other
Diseases (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of General Medical Sciences)
+ More Children in Low-Income Countries Getting Vaccinated against
Hib Pneumonia and Meningitis (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Novel Approach Strips Staph of VirulenceFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)
+ Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit (HealthDay)
+ Overabundance of Immune Cells Might Trigger Lupus (HealthDay)
+ Scientists Show Stem Cells Don't Cause Cancer (HealthDay)
+ Tango Classes Put Parkinson's Patients a Step Ahead (HealthDay)
+ Transplanted Liver Lining Cells May Cure Hemophilia (HealthDay)
+ U.S. Seeks to Limit Animal Testing of Toxic Chemicals (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, February 13:
+ Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep (HealthDay)
+ Drops of Fatty Acid Curb Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome (HealthDay)
+ Drug-Coated Balloons Keep Leg Arteries Open (HealthDay)
+ Fixing Poor Vision Boosts Preschoolers' Test Scores (HealthDay)
+ Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems
(HealthDay)
+ Many Prostate Cancers Will Not Need Treatment (HealthDay)
+ Marijuana Use Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients Raises Risk for
Cognitive, Mood Problems (HealthDay)
+ PTSD a Risk Factor for Long-Term Disease (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, February 12:
+ Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down (HealthDay)
+ Baxter's Multiple-Dose Vial Heparin Linked to Severe Allergic
Reactions (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk (HealthDay)
+ HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancers Fare Better (HealthDay)
+ Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems
(HealthDay)
+ Muscle Fatigue Drug May Fight Heart Failure (HealthDay)
+ New Patient Safety Proposed Regulation Aims to Improve Health Care
Quality and Patient Safety (Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality)
+ Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women (HealthDay)
+ Precancerous Breast Lesions Cause Unnecessary Worry (HealthDay)
+ Respiratory Distress Treatment Studies Conflict (HealthDay)
+ Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk (HealthDay)
+ Vaccine Could Cut Bouts with Stomach Flu (HealthDay)
o Monday, February 11:
+ 'Fluorescent' Retinal Cells Warn of Eye Disease (HealthDay)
+ Depression Rarely Discussed with Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Disability Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Disease Is
(HealthDay)
+ Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Epilepsy Drug Doesn't Prevent Migraines (HealthDay)
+ Healthy Ways to Show Your Love (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ High Blood Pressure on Increase among American Women (HealthDay)
+ Manufacturer Halts Production of Blood Thinner Heparin (HealthDay)
+ More Gene Variations Found That Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Most Breast Cancer Web Pages Contain Reliable Information
(HealthDay)
+ Most with High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet
(HealthDay)
+ Personal Counseling and Web-Based Strategies Show Modest Success
for Sustaining Weight LossFrom the National Institutes of Health
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Power to Prevent: Helping African Americans Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Scientists Reprogram Human Skin Cells into Embryonic Stem Cells
(HealthDay)
+ Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain (HealthDay)
o Sunday, February 10:
+ Baseline Exam Is Key to Eye Health (HealthDay)
+ NIAID Scientists Identify New Cellular Receptor for HIVFrom the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases)
+ Spouse's Sickness Bodes Ill for Partner's Health (HealthDay)
o Saturday, February 9:
+ Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids (HealthDay)
o Friday, February 8:
+ Chronic Pain Harms Brain's Wiring (HealthDay)
+ Depression in Young Doctors Tied to Medication Errors (HealthDay)
+ Drug Combo Tied to Kidney Risk with Some Cardiac Surgeries
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Notifies Public of Adverse Reactions Linked to Botox Use (Food
and Drug Administration)
+ Heart Attack Seldom Leads to Healthier Diet (HealthDay)
+ Mutual Resentment In Marriage Can Be Deadly (HealthDay)
+ PET Scans Best for Measuring Response to Sarcoma Treatment
(HealthDay)
+ Staying Dry at Beach May Spare Your Stomach (HealthDay)
o Thursday, February 7:
+ Birth Problems Linked to Teenage Fathers (HealthDay)
+ Domestic Violence Harms Long-Term Health of Victims (HealthDay)
+ FDA Clears for Market First Decellularized Heart Valve (Food and
Drug Administration)
+ Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
(HealthDay)
+ Gene Plays 'Jekyll-And-Hyde' Role in Deadly Brain Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Gene Variant Predicts Medication Response in Patients with Alcohol
DependenceFrom the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
+ Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good (HealthDay)
+ Low-Carb Diets Better than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes
(HealthDay)
+ Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Ordinary Mole and
Melanoma (HealthDay)
+ New Era Canning Company Expands Nationwide Recall (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Tattooing Best Way to Deliver DNA Vaccines (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, February 6:
+ ACOG Statement on Home Births (American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists)
+ Aggressive Diabetes Therapy Lowers Death Risk (HealthDay)
+ Alcohol and Pregnancy: Know the Facts (American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
+ Alzheimer's Plaques Can Form in One Day (HealthDay)
+ Anti-Herpes Drug Does Not Reduce Risk of HIV Infection in People
with Genital Herpes Virus (From the National Institutes of Health
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
+ Blood Pressure Drugs Might Prevent Parkinson's (HealthDay)
+ Drug Helps Prevent Breast-Feeding Moms from Passing on HIV
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Takes Action to Stop the Marketing of Unapproved Injectable
Drugs Containing Colchicine (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Generic Fosamax Approved (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Generic Versions of Fosamax Approved (HealthDay)
+ Less Invasive Way to Stage Lung Cancer Shows Promise (HealthDay)
+ Marijuana Bad for the Gums (HealthDay)
+ Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Be Linked to Melanoma (HealthDay)
+ NIH Scientists Detect Fatal Copper Disorder at BirthFrom the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development)
+ New Genetic Technology IDs Virus That Killed Transplant Recipients
(HealthDay)
+ Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients (HealthDay)
+ Test Detects Sensitivity to HIV Drug (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, February 5:
+ 9/11 Exposure Linked to Behavior Trouble in Kids (HealthDay)
+ Another Study Finds No Link between MMR Vaccine and Autism
(HealthDay)
+ Asmanex Approved for Asthmatic Children (HealthDay)
+ Born to Be Obese? (HealthDay)
+ Brain Injury May Not Erase Long-Term Memory (HealthDay)
+ FDA Advises Seafood Processors about Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (Food
and Drug Administration)
+ GPS Devices Measure Severity of Peripheral Artery Disease
(HealthDay)
+ Health Tip: Cleaning Safety for Pregnant Women (HealthDay)
+ Older Women More Likely to Suffer Depression (HealthDay)
o Monday, February 4:
+ 1 in 3 Hit Songs Mentions Substance Abuse, Smoking (HealthDay)
+ Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications (HealthDay)
+ CDC Addresses the HIV/AIDS Epidemic among African Americans
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Drug-Coated Stents Better Than Bare-Metal Ones in Complex Cases
(HealthDay)
+ Eye Blinks May ID Fetal Alcohol Exposure (HealthDay)
+ February Is American Heart Month (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Gene Variants Protect Against Adult Depression Triggered by
Childhood StressFrom the National Institutes of Health (National
Institute of Mental Health)
+ Many Babies Exposed to Chemicals (HealthDay)
+ New Guideline Urges Screening for Fall Risk (HealthDay)
+ Outcomes Vary for Prostate Cancer Patients Choosing Surgery;
Overall, No Treatment Proven Superior (Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality)
+ Parental Drinking Boosts Teen Alcohol Risks (HealthDay)
+ Researchers Discover New Battleground for Viruses and Immune
CellsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
+ Sugar Water Eases Pain of Infant Vaccinations (HealthDay)
+ Toy Magnets Can Be a Very Real Threat (HealthDay)
+ Very Premature Babies Don't Get Follow-Up Care (HealthDay)
o Sunday, February 3:Return to top
+ Don't Let Hair Loss Tangle You Up (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Laser, Light and Cosmetic Treatments Give Acne and Rosacea Patients
a Much-Needed Boost (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ New Laser Treatments Offer Gentle and Effective Skin Resurfacing in
a Flash (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked to Eczema
(American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Tools to Minimize Facial Scars from Skin Cancer Surgery (American
Academy of Dermatology)
o Saturday, February 2:
+ U.S. Unlikely to Meet Target for Tuberculosis Elimination
(HealthDay)
o Friday, February 1:
+ A Daytime Nap Can Boost Memory (HealthDay)
+ ACOG Releases New Recommendations on the Management of Asthma
During Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists)
+ FDA Approves New Drug-Eluting Stent (HealthDay)
+ FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Chantix (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ FDA Warns Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
+ For Safety, NHLBI Changes Intensive Blood Sugar Treatment Strategy
in Clinical TrialFrom the National Institutes of Health (National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Frequent Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers at Increased Risk
for Irritant Contact Dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Irritated Lips: Top Tips to Help Keep Lips in Tip-Top Shape
(American Academy of Dermatology)
+ Key Risk Factors for Suicide Consistent Across Globe (HealthDay)
+ Most Organ Transplant Patients Are Unaware of Their Increased Risk
for Skin Cancer (American Academy of Dermatology)
+ People with Severe Mental Illness More Likely to Be Victims Than
Perpetrators of Violence (American Psychiatric Association) - Links
to PDF
+ Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds
(HealthDay)
+ Quit-Smoking Drug May Raise Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
+ Researchers Find Biological Factors That May Drive Prostate Tumor
Aggressiveness in African-American MenFrom the National Institutes
of Health (National Cancer Institute)
+ Sorafenib Slows Growth of Some Leukemias (HealthDay)
+ Spring Break Safety Tips (American Academy of Pediatrics)
+ Unintended Errors Leave Many Newborns Vulnerable (HealthDay)
+ iPods Don't Interfere With Heart Pacemakers (HealthDay)
*
January 2008
o Thursday, January 31:
+ Atkins-Like Diet Cuts Epileptic Seizures (HealthDay)
+ Docs Should Tell All About Cord Blood Banks (HealthDay)
+ Epsom Salt Cut Cerebral Palsy Rate in Half Among Preemies
(HealthDay)
+ FDA Alerts Health Care Providers to Risk of Suicidal Thoughts and
Behavior with Antiepileptic Medications (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Folic Acid May Help Prevent Premature Birth (HealthDay)
+ Hospital Patients' Blood Clot Risk High (HealthDay)
+ Mercury in Childhood Vaccines Excreted Quickly (HealthDay)
+ Severe Asthma Unlike Mild Asthma (HealthDay)
+ Study Spots Gene That Plays Role in Infertility (HealthDay)
+ Sugary Soft Drinks Boost Gout Risk in Men (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, January 30:
+ Concussion Raises PTSD Risk for Iraq Vets (HealthDay)
+ Deep Brain Stimulation May Improve Recall (HealthDay)
+ Gene Variant Found Associated with Fetal Hemoglobin Levels Linked
to Moderated Symptoms of Beta-Thalassemia (From the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)
+ Heating Plastic Bottles Releases Potentially Harmful Chemical
(HealthDay)
+ Middle Age a Low Point for Most (HealthDay)
+ Minimally Invasive Surgery Fixes Aneurysms (HealthDay)
+ New Study Shows Tobacco Control Programs Cut Adult Smoking Rates
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Protein Linked with Poor Prognosis in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Study Shows Variety of Approaches Help Children Overcome Auditory
Processing and Language ProblemsFrom the National Institutes of
Health (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders)
+ Super Bowl Fans Should Heed Heart Risk Finding (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, January 29:
+ Anti-Clotting Drug Helps Infants with Heart Ills (HealthDay)
+ Clot-Busting Drug Offers New Approach to Deep Vein Thrombosis
(HealthDay)
+ Digital Mammography Better Than Film for Some Women (HealthDay)
+ Does the Desire for Drugs Begin Outside Awareness? (From the
National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
+ MicroRNAs May Predict Colon Cancer Prognosis (HealthDay)
+ New Report Provides Information on HIV Prevalence in the U.S.
Household Population (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Researchers Identify Novel Molecular Pattern Linked to Colon Cancer
Prognosis (From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer
Institute)
+ Secondhand Smoke Worsens Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
(HealthDay)
+ Sex Hormones Don't Seem to Affect Prostate Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Stents Slightly Better Than Bypass for Blocked Left Coronary Artery
(HealthDay)
+ Study Finds Both Coated Stents Perform the Same (HealthDay)
+ Surgeons' Characteristics Influence Breast Cancer Care (HealthDay)
+ Thin Bones Seen in Boys with Autism and Autism Spectrum
DisorderFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute
of Child Health and Human Development)
o Monday, January 28:
+ A Few Minutes for Health (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Alzheimer's Research Target May Be a Dead End (HealthDay)
+ Breast-Feeding Protected Mice from Asthma (HealthDay)
+ CDC Study Estimates 7,000 Pediatric Emergency Departments Visits
Linked to Cough and Cold Medication (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention)
+ Caffeine Could Spell Trouble for Diabetics (HealthDay)
+ Cold Meds Send 7,000 U.S. Kids to ER Each Year (HealthDay)
+ Cold and Cough Medicines: Information for Parents (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Diabetes Rates Continue to Soar (HealthDay)
+ Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome (HealthDay)
+ Diuretics Most Effective Blood Pressure Medication for People with
Metabolic Syndrome (From the National Institutes of Health (National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
+ Drop of Flu Vaccine Under Tongue Bars Infection (HealthDay)
+ It's Radon Action Month: Protect Yourself and Your Family from
Radon (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ Mouse Model of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Developed
(HealthDay)
+ Sedentary Lifestyle Accelerates Aging (HealthDay)
+ Study Links Snoring to Chronic Bronchitis (HealthDay)
+ Take 3 This Flu Season (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Saturday, January 26:
+ Allergy Shots Are Effective Treatment for Symptoms (HealthDay)
o Friday, January 25:
+ Anti-Clotting Drug Trial Shortened by Bleeding Problems (HealthDay)
+ Diabetes' Health Toll Hits $174 Billion Annually (HealthDay)
+ Doctors Review End-of-Life Care Guidelines (HealthDay)
+ FDA Issues Early Communication about an Ongoing Review of Vytorin
(Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Warns Public of Contaminated Syringes (Food and Drug
Administration)
+ Geriatrician Care Guards Against Risk of Inappropriate Meds
(HealthDay)
+ Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Lower Production of B Cells
(HealthDay)
+ Oral Contraceptives Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
o Thursday, January 24:
+ Driving Skills Decline Among People with Early Alzheimer's
(HealthDay)
+ Infection with Common Parasite Raises Schizophrenia Risk
(HealthDay)
+ Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Small Trial (HealthDay)
+ New Colon Cancer Test Might Spot Trouble Earlier (HealthDay)
+ Next Generation of Parents More Likely to Back Genetic Testing
(HealthDay)
+ Pet Turtles Linked to Rise in Salmonella Infections (HealthDay)
+ Putting on Pedometer Helps Walkers Shed Pounds (HealthDay)
o Wednesday, January 23:
+ A Little Regular Exercise Extends Men's Lives (HealthDay)
+ Advanced Therapy Aids Stroke Patients (HealthDay)
+ Genetics May Determine Antidepressants' Effectiveness (HealthDay)
+ NSAIDs No Better for Low Back Pain (HealthDay)
+ New Therapies Could Change Organ Transplants (HealthDay)
+ Peripheral Arterial Disease Costlier to Treat Than Heart Trouble
(HealthDay)
+ Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages (HealthDay)
+ Too Few U.S. Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations (HealthDay)
o Tuesday, January 22:
+ Another Study Links Western Diet to Heart, Health Risks (HealthDay)
+ Caffeine May Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
+ Gastric Lap-Band Surgery Can Send Diabetes into Remission
(HealthDay)
+ Genetics Influence Blood Pressure Medications (HealthDay)
+ Hormone Therapy Only Helps Some Older Men with Prostate Cancer
(HealthDay)
+ Implants Double Infection Risk After Breast Reconstruction
(HealthDay)
+ International Consortium Announces the 1000 Genome Project (From
the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research
Institute)
+ Lack of Vitamin E Linked to Physical Decline (HealthDay)
+ Liver Cancer Drug Raises Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
+ NIH Announces New Initiative in EpigenomicsFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)
+ NIH Develops Down Syndrome Research PlanFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development)
+ Project Will Map Genomes of 1,000 People Worldwide (HealthDay)
+ U.S. Deaths Down from Heart Disease, Stroke (HealthDay)
o Monday, January 21:
+ 'Drug-Free' Stent Coating Shows Promise (HealthDay)
+ Different Neural Pathways at Work Going under, Coming out of
Anesthesia (HealthDay)
+ Eating Out Doesn't Guarantee Weight Gain (HealthDay)
+ Health and Safety of Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers, and Their
Clients (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
+ High Blood Sugar Boosts Women's Heart Disease Risk (HealthDay)
+ New Batch of Lupus Genes Discovered (HealthDay)
+ New Test Screens for Flu and Other Viruses (HealthDay)
+ Once Again, Caffeine Linked to Miscarriage (HealthDay)
+ One Strain Behind Epidemic of Staph Infections (HealthDay)
+ Pregnant? Don't Drink Alcohol (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
+ Saline Nasal Wash Helps Kids Fight Colds, Flu (HealthDay)
+ Smoking Worsens Prognosis for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Patients (HealthDay)
+ Study Highlights MRSA Evolution and ResilienceFrom the National
Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases)
+ Two-Drug Combination Approved for High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
o Sunday, January 20:
+ Illness Presents Diabetics with Special Challenges (HealthDay)
o Saturday, January 19:
+ Smallest Air Pollution Particles Hurt Heart Most (HealthDay)
o Friday, January 18:
+ Bone-Strengthening Drugs May Be Overprescribed (HealthDay)
+ Combo Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Brain Tumors (HealthDay)
+ DNA Fingerprints Predict Brain Disorders (HealthDay)
+ FDA Approves New HIV Drug After Priority Review (Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Approves Update to Label on Birth Control Patch (Food and Drug Administration)
+ FDA Warns Public of Possible Botulism Risk (Food and Drug Administration)
+ Genes Linked to Height Also Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk (HealthDay)
+ Genetically Engineered Clotting Solution Approved (HealthDay)
+ Heart Association Renews Call for CPR Training (HealthDay)
+ Immune Therapy May Help Some Heart Failure Patients (HealthDay)
+ Mediterranean Diet for Mom Fends off Asthma, Allergies in Kids (HealthDay)
+ Molecule May Trigger Psoriasis (HealthDay)
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