Uganda Confirms First Swine Flu Case
Ugandan health official says 40-year-old British man tested positive for virus after arriving in Entebbe June 26 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:50:33 +0200
Britain Rolls Out New Flu Strategy
Officially, Britain has recorded nearly 8,000 confirmed cases of H1N1, but the real total is thought to be much higher as symptoms for most are mild and they simply go undetected Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:58:41 +0200
No one knows who gave Diprivan (propofol) to Michael Jackson. The powerful sedative, used to induce anesthesia, is supposed to be strictly regulated. Diprivan does put people to sleep, and is only used in a hospital or clinical setting. It is given intravenously, How Michael Jackson obtained Diprivan, and why he even thought to use the drug is under close scrutiny.
No one knows who gave Diprivan (propofol) to Michael Jackson. The powerful sedative, used to induce anesthesia, is supposed to be strictly regulated. Diprivan does put people to sleep, and is only used in a hospital or clinical setting. It is given intravenously, How Michael Jackson obtained Diprivan, and why he even thought to use the drug is under close scrutiny.
New York hospitals have lower rates of surgical-site infections than the rest of the nation but the same or higher rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units than those reported nationally.
New York hospitals have lower rates of surgical-site infections than the rest of the nation but the same or higher rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units than those reported nationally, the New York State Health Department (DOH) announced today in its second annual Hospital-Acquired Infections, New York State 2008 Report.
The City of Kansas City, Mo. has been notified by the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office that heat exposure was a possible factor in a June 23 death. This is the second death this year in Kansas City where heat is being considered a possible contributor to the death.
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department has been notified by the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office that heat exposure was a possible factor in a June 23 death in Kansas City, Mo. This is the second death this year in Kansas City, Mo., where heat is being considered a possible contributor to the death. As with the first reported death, the medical investigation is ongoing, so no additional information can be released at this time.
These heat-related deaths illustrate the importance of taking safety precautions during the summer months:
Researchers have devised a microscale tool to help them understand the mechanical behavior of biofilms, slimy colonies of bacteria involved in most human infectious diseases.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have devised a microscale tool to help them understand the mechanical behavior of biofilms, slimy colonies of bacteria involved in most human infectious diseases.
Most bacteria in nature take the form of biofilms. Bacteria are single-celled organisms, but they rarely live alone, said John Younger, associate chair for research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the U-M Health System. Younger is a co-author of a paper about the research that will be the cover story of the July 7 edition of Langmuir.
A revolving fund that helps countries buy large quantities of quality vaccines at low cost has been so successful in the Americas that regions of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean are exploring similar mechanisms to guarantee access to vaccines and support their national immunization programs.
A revolving fund that helps countries buy large quantities of quality vaccines at low cost has been so successful in the Americas that regions of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean are exploring similar mechanisms to guarantee access to vaccines and support their national immunization programs, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officials said.
TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating
Title: TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating Category: Health News Created: 7/2/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009 7:00:01 AM Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Your Surroundings Mirror Your Beliefs
Title: Your Surroundings Mirror Your Beliefs Category: Health News Created: 7/2/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Health Highlights: July 1, 2009
Title: Health Highlights: July 1, 2009 Category: Health News Created: 7/2/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Test Before Corneal Transplant May Improve Outcome
Title: Test Before Corneal Transplant May Improve Outcome Category: Health News Created: 7/2/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Title: Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located Category: Health News Created: 7/2/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Mother’s weight before and during pregnancy linked to daughter’s obesity risk
A mother’s weight and the amount she gains during pregnancy both impact her daughter’s risk of obesity decades later, according to a new study by Alison Stuebe, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
“The findings are especially important because of the growing epidemic [...] Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:03:16 +0000
Lyme disease and tick population set to explode in Northeast after prolonged rains
UMDNJ.edu - The persistent cool and damp weather in the Northeast this spring put many outdoor activities on hold. With the weather finally improving, many people will head outdoors, and when they do, they are likely to find a perennial pest has been lurking, ready to latch onto the next warm-blooded body that comes by. [...] Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:59:19 +0000
Tips for preventing summer injuries
Summer’s brutal heat brings with it the dangers of skin-scorching sunburn, heartbreaking accidents and deadly dehydration. Summer is also the time when travel season peaks, as people journey to various locations for rest and relaxation, to enjoy water activities and take a “time out.” Healthcare specialists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at [...] Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:26 +0000
Barbecue tips - how to grill with less cancer risk
Nutrition experts at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center offer advice this week on how to barbecue the healthy way.
M. D. Anderson dietitian, Vicki Piper, R.D., L.D., encourages cookout fans to grill plenty of fruits and vegetables, and less meat. Diets high in plant foods can lower your chances of developing several [...] Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:54:50 +0000
Polycystic ovary syndrome - treatment with electro-acupuncture, aerobic exercise
The-APS.org - Exercise and electro-acupuncture treatments can reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a new study. The finding is important because women with PCOS often have elevated sympathetic nerve activity, which plays a role in hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, obesity and cardiovascular disease
The study also found that the electro-acupuncture [...] Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:38:54 +0000
Alstrom syndrome: A progressive genetic disorder characterized by obesity, deafness, and visual problems in childhood and diabetes with insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes) and kidney failure in adulthood. Individuals with Alstrom syndrome have been identified in over 20 countries. Although the syndrome is generally rare, it is unusually frequent among Acadians, both those living in Nova Scotia and those in Louisiana.
The syndrome first described by C.H. Alstrom in Sweden in 1959. (It should therefore have two dots over the "o".)
The earliest sign of the syndrome in infancy is often extreme light sensitivity (photophobia) and a wobbling of the eyes (nystagmus). Another of the early signs may be dilated cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart) and congestive heart failure in infants under 1 year of age. Infants with the syndrome gain excessive weight during the first year of life and become obese. Multiple organ systems later can be affected, resulting in blindness, hearing impairment, type 2 diabetes, heart failure, liver disease, urological dysfunction, pulmonary fibrosis, and renal failure. Additional features in some cases include hypothyroidism, male hypogonadism, short stature and mild to moderate developmental delay and the complications of type 2 diabetes such as hyperlipidemia (high lipids) and atherosclerosis. The visual defect involves cone-rod retinal dystrophy.
Alstrom syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition. Both parents carry one copy of the Alstrom gene and each of their offspring has a 25% risk of inheriting both of their Alstrom genes and of therefore having the syndrome. The gene for Alstrom syndrome is on chromosome 2 in band 2p13. The gene called ALMS1.
Alstrom syndrome is also known as Alstrom syndrome, Alstrom-Hallgren syndrome, and Alstrom-Hallgren syndrome.
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Majority 'do not exercise enough'
Nearly two thirds of UK adults risk their health through insufficient exercise, a survey shows. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:56:29 GMT
Self-help 'makes you feel worse'
Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:06:55 GMT
First swine flu death in London
A 19-year-old man has died after contracting swine flu in London, health authorities confirm. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:01:36 GMT
Pharmacist pay premium rejected
Unions attack ministers' rejection of a proposal for a national recruitment and retention premium for junior pharmacists. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:16 GMT
Solo life ups gene dementia risk
People who have a gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, a study suggests. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:25:24 GMT
A new study shows that children who are overweight can suffer from depression and loneliness. A new study from University of Missouri shows that girls especially are affected, beginning as early as kindergarten. As obesity rates climb, researchers try to uncover the negative consequences of being overweight in childhood.
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) announced that a Butler County male in his 40s, who was infected with H1N1 influenza, died June 29. This is the first Ohio death linked to the pandemic strain of influenza. The patient had underlying health problems that may have contributed to his death.
The H1N1 infection was confirmed at the ODH laboratory today. ODH is unable to provide further details about the patient to protect confidentially. Patient contacts are being identified to determine whether public health interventions are necessary.
The FDA notified the public that the use of two prescription medicines used to help smoking cessation, Chantix (varenicline) manufactured by Pfizer Inc or Zyban(bupropionhydrochloride) manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, has been associated with reports of behavior changes including hostility, agitation, depressed mood, and suicidal thoughts or actions. The FDA is requiring the manufacturers of these products, including generic versions of Zyban (bupropion), to add a new Boxed Warning to the product labeling to alert healthcare professionals to this important new safety information.
Have you tried to quit smoking? Good for you. If you have been using any of the smoking cessation drugs (Chantix, Zyban, Wellbutrin), then the FDA has a warning for you and your doctors.
No one knows who gave Diprivan (propofol) to Michael Jackson. The powerful sedative, used to induce anesthesia, is supposed to be strictly regulated. Diprivan does put people to sleep, and is only used in a hospital or clinical setting. It is given intravenously, How Michael Jackson obtained Diprivan, and why he even thought to use the drug is under close scrutiny.
Calif. regulators warn of pot's cancer capability
(AP) -- It might take Californians a puff or two to get their heads around an apparent contradiction recently enshrined in state law. The same marijuana smoke that doctors can recommend to ease cancer patients' suffering must soon come with a warning saying it causes the disease. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:21:13 EST
Lower risk of dementia for married or cohabiting people
(PhysOrg.com) -- People who live alone have twice the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease in later life compared with married or cohabiting people, according to a research study led by Miia Kivipelto from Karolinska Institutet and published on the prominent British Medical Journal's website, bmj.com. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:23:12 EST
Nicotine Dependence Remains Prevalent Despite Recent Declines in Cigarette Use
(PhysOrg.com) -- Despite recent declines in cigarette use in the U.S., nicotine dependence has remained steady among adults and has actually increased among some groups. The finding by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests that public health initiatives have been far more successful in preventing Americans from taking up smoking than in persuading hard-core smokers to stop. The study is available online in the American Journal of Public Health and will be published in the August 2009 issue. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:19:05 EST
In anticipation of the warm summer months, the Massachusetts Departments of Children and Families would like to remind families and caregivers with young children of useful summertime safety tips.
In anticipation of the warm summer months, the Massachusetts Departments of Children and Families (DCF) and Public Health (DPH) would like to remind families and caregivers with young children of useful summertime safety tips.
Infants, toddlers and young children (ages 0-5 years) depend on adults for their safety. Children this age like to explore, but are not aware of dangers. Three hazards in warmer weather involve falls from windows, water safety, especially around pools, and safety around and in cars. Simple safety steps can prevent injury.
Healthy swimming behaviors play an important role in stopping the spread of illnesses through recreational water.
Healthy swimming behaviors play an important role in stopping the spread of illnesses through recreational water, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
"Germs on and in swimmers' bodies end up in the water and can make other people sick," said Dr. Kirk Smith, waterborne disease supervisor for MDH. "Even healthy swimmers can get sick from recreational water illnesses, but the young, elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are especially at risk."
Specific actions you can take to promote healthy swimming include:
NHS Manchester is promoting some top tips for taking care in the hot weather, which is forecast to last for several days.
NHS Manchester is promoting some top tips for taking care in the hot weather, which is forecast to last for several days.
High temperatures can be dangerous, especially for:
• the elderly,
• the very young, and
• people with chronic or long-term medical conditions.
Dr Sally Bradley, Director of Public Health at NHS Manchester, explains: “Hopefully most of us will enjoy it while it lasts, but the truth is hot weather can be as bad for health as a cold snap.
We hope you all have a safe and happy July 4th. While you and your family may chose to add fireworks to the mix, keep these ten firework safety tips in mind:
We hope you all have a safe and happy July 4th. While you and your family may chose to add fireworks to the mix, keep these ten firework safety tips in mind:
* Always read and follow all warnings and instructions
* Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
* Be sure other people are out-of-range before lighting fireworks. Small children should be kept a safe distance from the fireworks; older children that use fireworks need to be carefully supervised.
* Do not smoke when handling any type of "live" firecracker, rocket, or aerial display.
In January, thousands of North Carolinians made resolutions to eat better, get more physical activity and achieve a healthy weight. However, most of those resolutions were abandoned before March.
In January, thousands of North Carolinians made resolutions to eat better, get more physical activity and achieve a healthy weight. However, most of those resolutions were abandoned before March. Midway through the year is a great time to get back on course toward achieving those goals.
Source:
North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services
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