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July 31, 2007Inserted gene turns mice schizophrenicJohns Hopkins scientists have genetically engineered mice that carry a human gene linked to schizophrenia, an advance they say could open new avenues of research into a debilitating disease that affects millions. The Baltimore Sun - July 31, 2007 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-md.hs.mice31jul31,0,3301001.story?track=rss
Posted at 9:51 AM
Diabetes Drug Backed, but With WarningsA federal drug advisory committee voted overwhelmingly on Monday to recommend that the diabetes drug Avandia remain on the market, even after finding that it raised the risks of heart attacks. The New York Times - July 31, 2007
Posted at 9:19 AM
Gene for left-handedness is foundScientists have discovered the first gene which appears to increase the odds of being left-handed.... BBC News - July 31, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6923577.stm
Posted at 9:11 AM
July 30, 2007Scientists find 2 genes linked to multiple sclerosisBritish and U.S. researchers have located two genes that increase the risk of getting multiple sclerosis, something scientists have been looking to find for 30 years. CBC News - July 29, 2007 http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/07/29/ms-studies.html?ref=rss
Posted at 11:11 AM
Expert: Diabetes drug should be pulledThe widely used diabetes drug Avandia should be pulled from the market because of heart risks, a federal scientist said Monday. USATODAY.com - July 30, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-30-avandia_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 11:05 AM
July 27, 2007Swabs in Hand, Hospital Cuts Deadly InfectionsThe federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projected this year that one of every 22 patients would get an infection while hospitalized — 1.7 million cases a year — and that 99,000 would die, often from what began as a routine procedure. The cost of treating the infections amounts to tens of billions of dollars, experts say. The New York Times - July 27, 2007
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Patient in Experimental Gene Therapy Study Dies, F.D.A. SaysA patient has died in a study of an experimental gene therapy, the Food and Drug Administration reported yesterday. The agency said it was investigating the death to determine whether the treatment was to blame. The New York Times - July 27, 2007
Posted at 9:55 AM
F.D.A. Review Criticizes Diabetes Drug and MakerPatients who take Avandia, a popular but controversial diabetes medicine made by GlaxoSmithKline, are far more likely to suffer and die from heart problems than those who take Actos, a similar pill made by Takeda, according to federal drug reviewers. The New York Times - July 26, 2007
Posted at 9:53 AM
July 26, 2007Overhaul Urged in Care for SoldiersA presidential commission examining the care given to wounded U.S. service members yesterday recommended "fundamental changes" aimed at simplifying the military's convoluted health-care bureaucracy and overhauling the veterans disability system for the first time in more than half a century.... The Washington Post - July 26, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/25/AR2007072500261.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 10:57 AM
Study Says Obesity Can Be ContagiousObesity can spread from person to person, much like a virus, researchers are reporting today. When a person gains weight, close friends tend to gain weight, too. The New York Times - July 25, 2007
Posted at 10:55 AM
Rise in Cases of West Nile May Portend an EpidemicThe number of West Nile virus cases in the United States is nearly four times what it was a year ago, meaning that a large epidemic may be in store, government researchers are reporting.... The New York Times - July 25, 2007
Posted at 10:53 AM
Diesel pollution 'clogs arteries'Diesel fumes appear to combine with artery-clogging fats to raise the risk of heart disease, research suggests. BBC News - July 26, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6915057.stm
Posted at 10:51 AM
July 25, 2007Doctors Rated but Can't Get a Second OpinionIn the quest to control spiraling costs, insurance companies and employers are looking more closely than ever at how physicians perform, using computers, mountains of health claims and billing data and sophisticated software. Such data-driven surveillance offers the prospect of using incentives to steer patients to care that is both effective and sensibly priced. The Washington Post - July 25, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/24/AR2007072402545.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 2:11 PM
Study tracks 'learning curve' in prostate surgeryThe more times a surgeon has performed prostate surgery, the better the odds are for the patient, researchers said Tuesday in a study that validates common-sense advice to get an experienced surgeon.... CNN.com - July 24, 2007 http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/07/24/cancer.prostate.reut/index.html?eref=rss_health
Posted at 2:03 PM
Study renews conflict-of-interest debateA new study showing that padded hip protectors didn't prevent fractures in the elderly has renewed questions about hidden drug industry ties to medical research. USATODAY.com - July 24, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-24-journal-conflicts_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 1:58 PM
Pad didn't prevent hip fractures in studyWearing a protective hip pad may do little to spare elderly nursing home residents from debilitating hip fractures, U.S. researchers said Tuesday. CNN.com - July 24, 2007 http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/24/fractures.protector.reut/index.html?eref=rss_health
Posted at 1:48 PM
July 24, 2007Medical illiteracy can kill, study saysA study of patients 65 and older found that those who couldn't understand basic written medical instructions were much more likely to die within six years than those who had no problems grasping the information. The Baltimore Sun - July 23, 2007 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.elder24jul24,0,1016413.story?track=rss
Posted at 10:02 AM
Group Therapy Doesn't Extend Life in Breast CancerWomen with breast cancer who take part in group therapy sessions with other patients live no longer than those who do not, but experience a better quality of life and less pain, researchers said Monday. The Washington Post - July 23, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/23/AR2007072300003.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 9:47 AM
July 23, 2007HIV infections still outpace treatment effortsAccess to life-extending HIV/AIDS drugs in developing countries has improved over the past three years, but new infections still dramatically outpace efforts to bring treatment to patients, a leading researcher said.... USATODAY - July 23, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-23-aids_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 11:15 AM
OxyContin maker is fined $634.5 millionPurdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, and three of its executives were ordered yesterday to pay a $634.5 million fine for misleading the public about the painkiller's risk of addiction. The Baltimore Sun - July 21, 2007 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.oxycontin21jul21,0,4960266.story?track=rss
Posted at 11:12 AM
July 18, 2007Limited Capacity Is Seen in Flu DefensesMore than a year after President Bush unveiled a plan for coping with a pandemic flu outbreak, the federal government still has limited capacity to detect a disease outbreak and track its progress across the country.... The New York Times - July 18, 2007
Posted at 5:08 PM
No Cancer Shield Found in Fruit and Vegetable DietHopes that a diet low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables could prevent the return of breast cancer were dashed Tuesday by a large seven-year experiment in more than 3,000 women. The New York Times - July 18, 2007
Posted at 1:23 PM
July 17, 2007Older, cheaper diabetes drugs get high marksOlder, cheaper diabetes drugs are as safe and effective as newer ones, concludes an analysis that is good news for diabetics and may further hurt sales of Avandia, a blockbuster pill recently tied to heart problems. CNN.com - July 16, 2007 http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/07/16/diabetes.drugs.ap/index.html?eref=rss_health
Posted at 10:16 AM
FDA may regulate tobacco industryThe federal agency charged with keeping food and drugs from harming people may soon be asked to take a consumer product that kills more than 400,000 people a year and make it safer. The Baltimore Sun - July 17, 2007 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.tobacco17jul17,0,6877943.story?track=rss
Posted at 9:40 AM
Study Finds Dietary Link to Risk of Eye DisorderCertain kinds of carbohydrates may play a role in the development of age-related macular degeneration, an incurable degenerative eye disease that is a leading cause of blindness in older adults. A new study has found that eating carbohydrate-rich food with a high glycemic index — a measure of a food’s potential to raise blood glucose levels — is associated with the development of the disorder.... The New York Times - July 17, 2007
Posted at 9:27 AM
July 16, 2007Study: 1 In 12 Workers Using Illegal DrugsOne in 12 full-time workers in the United States acknowledges having used illegal drugs in the past month, the government reports.... CBSNews.com - July 16, 2007 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/16/health/main3062294.shtml?source=RSSattr=Health_3062294
Posted at 2:35 PM
Pricing Pills by the ResultsDrug companies like to say that their most expensive products are fully worth their breathtaking prices. Now one company is putting its money where its mouth is — by offering a money-back guarantee. The New York Times - July 14, 2007
Posted at 2:07 PM
'Tumour paint' may help surgeonsA 'tumour paint' could help surgeons remove cancer more accurately and so help prevent the disease returning, US scientists say. BBC News - July 15, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6897393.stm
Posted at 1:59 PM
July 13, 2007Diabetes Drug Side Effect Reports TripleIn the month after a surprising analysis revealed possible heart risks from the blockbuster diabetes drug Avandia, reports of side effects to federal regulators tripled. The Washington Post - July 13, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/12/AR2007071201325.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 8:28 AM
Shift in Health-Cost Focus Is Said to Show PromiseBy coordinating care and keeping their patients out of the hospital, doctors can help reduce overall health care spending, Medicare officials said yesterday in announcing the results of an experiment that allowed doctors to share in the cost savings. The New York Times - July 12, 2007
Posted at 8:27 AM
Agency: Teen birth rate hits record lowFewer high school students are having sex these days, and more are using condoms. The teen birth rate has hit a record low. USATODAY.com - July 13, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-13-teen-births_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 8:24 AM
July 11, 2007Ex-Surgeon General Says White House Hushed HimFormer surgeon general Richard H. Carmona yesterday accused the Bush administration of muzzling him on sensitive public health issues, becoming the most prominent voice among several current and former federal science officials who have complained of political interference. The Washington Post - July 11, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/10/AR2007071001422.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 3:48 PM
Suicide Findings Question Link to AntidepressantsTwo large new studies in The American Journal of Psychiatry suggest that treatment of depression, either with psychotherapy or drugs, reduces the risk of suicide attempts in all age groups, especially during the first months of treatment. The findings raise further questions about possible links between antidepressant drugs and suicide.... The New York Times - July 10, 2007
Posted at 3:45 PM
Newborn testing expands to more states, disordersNearly nine out of 10 newborns in the USA are screened for more than 20 medical conditions, according to the March of Dimes' annual report card, out today. USATODAY.com - July 10, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-10-birth-defects_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 3:43 PM
July 10, 2007Study Supports Dietary CalciumMiddle-aged and older women who get most of their calcium from their diet have higher bone density than those who rely predominantly on calcium supplements, according to a study by Washington University's School of Medicine in St. Louis.... The Washington Post - July 10, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/09/AR2007070901321.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 10:41 AM
CDC: Antidepressants most prescribed drugs in U.S.According to a government study, antidepressants have become the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. They're prescribed more than drugs to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, or headaches. CNN.com - July 9, 2007 http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/09/antidepressants/index.html?eref=rss_health
Posted at 10:36 AM
Anti-smoking pill may help curb drinkingA single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. USATODAY.com - July 9, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-09-anti-smoking-pill_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 10:31 AM
July 9, 2007Genetic variation linked to colon cancerScientists from around the world have found a new genetic marker for colon cancer, which they hope will help better identify those people who are at higher risk of the disease. CBC News - July 8, 2007 http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/07/08/research-coloncancer.html?ref=rss
Posted at 11:05 AM
First Alzheimer's patch gets approvalThe first skin patch to treat the dementia that can plague Alzheimer's patients gained federal approval, a drug company said Monday. USATODAY.com - June 9, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-09-alzheimers-patch_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 10:58 AM
July 6, 2007New reports: Fewer HIV cases in IndiaIndia has roughly 2.5 million people infected with HIV, less than half the number of cases that previous studies estimated, the health minister and international AIDS experts said Friday. USATODAY.com - July 6, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-06-india-hiv_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 9:10 AM
AIDs trial proves hopeful in 2 studiesAn experimental AIDS drug taken in combination with a recently approved medication drastically reduced the amount of virus in the blood of patients with a history of drug resistance, according to two international studies published today. The Baltimore Sun - July 6, 2007 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.nat06jul06,0,6937570.story?track=rss
Posted at 8:54 AM
Childhood asthma gene identified, say scientistsA gene that significantly increases the risk of developing childhood asthma has been identified by a team of international scientists who say their findings may lead to new therapies. CBC News - July 5, 2007 http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/07/05/asthmagene.html?ref=rss
Posted at 8:35 AM
Organic food 'better' for heartA ten-year study comparing organic tomatoes with standard produce found almost double the level of flavonoids - a type of antioxidant. BBC News - July 5, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6272634.stm
Posted at 8:28 AM
July 5, 2007Hopes for better vCJD diagnosisScientists are perfecting a test which they hope will confirm mad cow disease (vCJD) in humans. BBC News - July 5, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6270572.stm
Posted at 9:46 AM
Embryo Sifting Fares Poorly in One StudyAn older woman’s slim chances of becoming pregnant could be made worse if embryos are screened for defects before being implanted into the womb, a study has found. The New York Times - July 4, 2007
Posted at 9:43 AM
AP: Nutrition education ineffectiveThe federal government will spend more than $1 billion this year on nutrition education — fresh carrot and celery snacks, videos of dancing fruit, hundreds of hours of lively lessons about how great you will feel if you eat well. USATODAY.com - July 4, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-04-fightingfat_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 9:38 AM
July 3, 2007Keeping Patients’ Details Private, Even From KinHipaa was designed to allow Americans to take their health insurance coverage with them when they changed jobs, with provisions to keep medical information confidential. But new studies have found that some health care providers apply Hipaa regulations overzealously, leaving family members, caretakers, public health and law enforcement authorities stymied in their efforts to get information.... The New York Times - July 3, 2007
Posted at 9:59 AM
Inactivity in Men Is Linked to Broken Bones, Study SaysInactive men may have a substantially increased risk for broken bones of all kinds, and especially for hip fractures, a new Swedish study has found. The New York Times - July 3, 2007
Posted at 9:24 AM
Endometriosis 'ups cancer risk'Women with the painful disease endometriosis are prone to certain cancers, mounting evidence suggests. BBC News - July 3, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6262140.stm
Posted at 9:11 AM
Poor sense of smell may signal Alzheimer'sDifficulty identifying common smells such as lemon, banana and cinnamon may be the first sign of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study that could lead to scratch-and-sniff tests to determine a person's risk for the progressive brain disorder. CNN.com - July 2, 2007 http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/07/02/alzheimers.smell.ap/index.html?eref=rss_health
Posted at 9:08 AM
July 2, 200730% Of Americans Abuse Alcohol, Study SaysMore than 30 percent of American adults have abused alcohol or suffered from alcoholism at some point in their lives, and few have received treatment, according to a new government study.... CBSNews.com - July 2, 2007 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/02/health/main3007571.shtml?source=RSSattr=Health_3007571
Posted at 4:37 PM
First baby from lab-matured eggThe first baby created from an egg matured in the lab, frozen, thawed and then fertilised, has been born. BBC NEWS - July 2, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6260940.stm
Posted at 10:25 AM
Food allergy molecule discoveredA molecule which may protect against food allergy has been identified. BBC NEWS - July 1, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6254576.stm
Posted at 10:22 AM
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