Medical News Today: Health News for Thursday 31 January 2008

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Thursday 31 January 2008

Epsom Salts Reduces Risk Of Cerebral Palsy In Preterm Babies

Written by Catharine Paddock

A new study of American women at high risk of premature labour showed that giving them an intravenous infusion of magnesium sulfate, commonly known as Epsom salts, just before delivery cut the rate of cerebral palsy in their babies by half...
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Spectators' Emotional Stress Linked To Heart Attacks

Written by Catharine Paddock

Researchers studying the cardiovascular effects of World Cup soccer matches on residents in Bavaria, Germany, found that the rate of heart attacks and other coronary events in men was three times higher, and in women was...
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Prostate Cancer Not Linked To Sex Hormones

Written by Catharine Paddock

According to a pooled analysis of 18 prior studies, sex hormones in the bloodstream appear not to be linked to prostate cancer risk. The researchers found no association between circulating levels of different forms of...
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Other Medical and Health News for 31 January*

2008 American Society Of Breast Disease Pathfinder Lectures

Treatment In Specialist Centres Increases Surgery Success Rates

New ISO Standard For Spinal Disc Implants Will Help Reduce Suffering Of Back Pain Patients

Progress Toward An Alternative For EPO: Gas6 Offers Remedy Where EPO Fails Today

Increased Health Care Costs, Aging Population Pose Long-Term Financial Concerns, Comptroller General Says

Nevada Shifts Oversight Of J-1 Visa Program, Will Address Abuses

Report Compares Health Of Asians With Other Racial, Ethnic Groups

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Health Care-Related Funding In Delaware, Georgia Budget Proposals

Study Finds Improvements In Access To Health Care For Minority Children

Ugandan Pharmaceutical Plant Begins Production Of Generic Antiretrovirals

Defeat Of California Health Care Legislation Highlights Difficulties States Face In Establishing Universal Coverage

California Regulators Issue $3.5M Fine Against UnitedHealth Subsidiary For Alleged Claims Processing Violations

Number Of New HIV Cases In South Korea Decreasing, Report Says

New York Times Publishes Several Women's Health-Related Articles

Sens. McCain, Clinton Win Florida Presidential Primaries

950 New HIV Cases In Nairobi, Kenya, Caused By Recent Violence, Sexual Assault, Official Says

Finding That Oral Contraceptive Use Reduces Ovarian Cancer 'Worth Celebrating,' Opinion Piece Says

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing To Review Efforts To Expand SCHIP In 2007

Integration Of Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Antiretroviral Services Could Reduce HIV/AIDS Cases In Africa, Experts Say

Giuliani Should Have Promoted His Support For Abortion Rights, Opinion Piece Says

New Democrat Coalition Announces Health Task Force To Tackle E-Prescribing, Other Issues

Pfizer To License Antiretroviral To IPM For Reformulation As Microbicide

Group Launches Letter-Writing Campaign To Protect Custom-Made Hormones For Menopause

Experts, Lawmakers Call For Increased FDA Funding To Address Agency Problems

Commentary Discusses Improving Patient Safety; Reports Examine State Efforts To Expand Coverage

Hunger Could Be Alleviated And Rural Development Bolstered By African Fruits, Resulting In Environmental Stability

Capitalizing On The Unique Qualities Of Radioisotope To Prolong Lives Of Brain Tumor Patients

DNA Is Blueprint, Contractor And Construction Worker For New Structures

Study Finds Patients Diagnosed With Coronary Heart Disease Continue Poor Diets

Veterinary Health Services Key To Preventing And Controlling Human And Animal Diseases

Variety Of Approaches Help Children Overcome Auditory Processing And Language Problems

Down Syndrome Advocates Increase Efforts To Educate Medical Groups, Pregnant Women About Condition

House Passes Economic Stimulus Package Without Medicaid Funding; Senator To Introduce Amendment To Include Funding In Senate Package

Washington State Health Care Associations Announce Resolution To Stop Charges For Preventable Medical Errors

Sexually Conservative Lifestyle Led By More Religious Women Means They Are Less Likely To Seek An Abortion

Alliance To Increase Robotics Education And Research

Information Session For Owners Of Small Flocks And Pet Birds, Canada

Animal Model Of Macular Degeneration Paves Way For Development Of Cures

Nanofibers Made In Complex Shapes And Unlimited Lengths Using New Process

First-Of-Its-Kind Research To Identify Individuals At High Risk Of Heart Attack Or Stroke 2-3 Years Before Occurrence

Polycarbonate Plastic Bottles Release Potentially Harmful Chemicals After Contact With Hot Liquids

Memory May Be Improved By Deep Brain Stimulation

GPS Used To Study How Children Find Their Way Around

Centene Corporation To Promote Physician Participation In National Back Pain Recognition Program

Making Dementia A National Health Priority In Canada

Alzheimer's Society Comment On Deep Brain Stimulation Techniques To Help Alzheimer's Patients, UK

American Red Cross Launches 2008 National Public Service Advertising Campaign

IFPMA Creates "MyPortal" To Allow Users To Request E-mail Alerts When New Clinical Trials In Specified Areas Are Posted On The Web

HSE Publishes Societal Risk Consultation Findings, UK

First Six Grant Recipients Announced - The Shaffer Fund For Innovative Glaucoma Research

Squeezed Crystals Deliver More Volts Per Jolt

The Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease May Be Reduced By Fruit Consumption

New Liquid Treatment For Wide-Neck Brain Aneurysm

Osteopathy Celebrates 10 Years Of Regulated Practice, UK

Taoiseach And Minister For Health And Children Announce The Office For Disability And Mental Health And The Office For Older People, Ireland

dermaCM Completes Study On Nanotechnology Taste-Masking For Use In Beverage And Pharmaceutical Applications

Single, Common Ancestor Found For Blue-Eyed Humans

Time For A Check Up...Of Your Insurance Coverage

Portugal To Introduce A Bundled Rate For Hemodialysis Treatment

Links Between Prostate, Cadmium, Zinc Investigated By Researchers

Aethlon Medical Files Blood Contaminant Patent

New Episode Of The Senior Care Podcast By LivHOME Focuses On Caring For Seniors With Dementia

Moderated Symptoms Of Beta-Thalassemia And Gene Variant Linked

Rush University Medical Center To Utilize Radio Frequency Identification Technology From Mobile Aspects

Integration Of Host Tissue With Implants Boosted By Porous Structures

Learning And Memory Modulated By Newborn Brain Cells

Heart Attack Response And Cardiac Damage Predicted By Gene

BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) For LibiGel(R) In FSD

Medtronic Announces FDA Approval Of CGMS(R) IPRO(TM) Continuous Glucose Recorder

Tranzyme Pharma Receives IND Clearance For Its Oral Ghrelin Agonist, TZP-102, For The Treatment Of Gastroparesis

Compugen Announces In-Vivo Results For Two Peptide Anti-Inflammatory And Cardio-Protective Drug Candidates

Report Confirms Key Role Of GPs In Primary Health Care, Australia

Queensland Home Of Student Leaders In 2008, Australia

New Zealand Medical Association Slams Talk Of "Capped Fees"

5 Million Dollars From Former City Of Hope Scientist Names New Academic Center At City Of Hope

Urinary Dysfunction Troubles Men Who Undergo Prostate Removal

RSE Wins Three Inaugural Alibaba Goldfinger Awards

Statement On CMS Announcement Regarding Phase I Of Medicare Health Support - DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance

Epilepsy Hospitalizations Rise After 8-Year Decline, USA

France's Alsace Region Unites Life Science And Healthcare Aid Agencies Under Single Banner, "Alsace Biovalley(TM)"

Don't Use Mental Health Legislation To Lock Untreatable People Away, Says Doctors, UK

Revolution In Understanding Of Ion Channel Regulation

The International Myeloma Foundation Says New Treatment Regimen For Older Patients Could Soon Be Approved In Europe

Results Of Largest US Study Of Pre-Conceptional Folic Acid Supplementation

New HCPCS Reimbursement Code For Implantable Radiation Dosimeter Makes DVS(R) Accessible To More Cancer Patients

Mentor Announces Completion Of Subject Enrollment Into Phase IIIb Pivotal Trial For Botulinum Toxin Type A

How Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type-1 Causes Leukemia

Fatal Infections In Critically Ill Patients May Be Caused By Cosmetic Products

UnitedHealth Group Issues Statement Regarding California Department Of Insurance Exam Findings

New MedBasics Family Health Centers Responds To Flu Threat By Offering Free Vaccinations

Controversial Preservative In Vaccines Excreted By Babies Quicker Than Originally Thought

Study Validates Medication Therapy Management Principles

Science Misses Out In Postgraduate Boom, UK

Nottingham Nurse Struck Off For Drug Errors, UK

CSCI Report Shows Social Care System Is At Breaking Point As Help The Aged Welcomes Government Review Of Eligibility, UK

DNA Vaccines: Precision Tools For Activating Effective Cancer Immunity

Practical Guide To Caring For Your Pet Ferret - British Veterinary Association, UK

Polymers For Manufacturing Medical Devices - The Latest Developments

Unravelling Cerebrovascular Disease, UK

Overcoming Challenging Delivery Of MRI Magnets - New Access Road Built Especially For The Bulky And Heavy Delivery, UK

New Class Of Highly Selective 5-HT4 Receptor Agonists Provides The Next Generation Of GI Treatments

Genitourinary Cancers Symposium Press Program Announced

CSCI Report Shows Glaring Inconsistencies In Care And Support For Vulnerable Adults That Must Be Addressed, Says King's Fund, UK

Welsh Demand Stronger Muscle Services, UK

New Report Provides Information On HIV Prevalence In The U.S. Household Population

165,000 Smokers Quit Following The Introduction Of The Smoking Ban, UK

Dramatic Change In UK Spending Habits Shows The Decline Of Smoking

Education, Prevention, Treatment, Testing - Essential Tools To Combat HIV

Gastric Surgery Link To Diabetes Treatment, UK

ABPI Hails Opportunity To Consolidate Pharmacy Representation, UK

Nancy Menzel On Research Team Given Award Of Excellence In Public Health Training From The US Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

4th Annual - Diabetes Conference 2008 - 18th To 20th February 2008, London

Phosphagenics Reports Superior Pre Clinical Cholesterol Results From APA 01 And Atorvastatin Combination

Tigris Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase I Study Of AFP-464 In Patients With Solid Tumors

Nuvelo Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial Of Thrombin Inhibitor, NU172

New Report Underscores Need For Congressional Action To Limit Antibiotic Use In Animal Agriculture

World Glaucoma Day Set For March 6th

Historic Breakthrough In Fighting Children's Batten Disease As China Stem Cells Give New Lease On Life To 6 Year Old California Boy

Ascension Orthopedics Launches The TITAN(TM) Humeral Resurfacing Device World Wide

Palomar To Debut New Technology At The American Academy Of Dermatology Annual Meeting

Physicians Still Hopeful About Desmoteplase For The Treatment Of Acute Ischemic Stroke Despite Negative Results

Radius Announces Launch Of RAD1901 Clinical Program For The Treatment Of Hot Flashes

Study Analyzes Best Approach For Treating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Researchers Discover New Target For Preventing And Treating Flu

Porous Structures Help Boost Implant Tissue Integration

Accelerated Head Growth Can Predict Autism Before Behavioral Symptoms Start

HD Videoconferencing Links Critical Care Newborns From Rural Hospitals To Tertiary Care Facilities, Specialists

Intensive Insulin Therapy Protects Kidneys In Critically Ill Patients

Anemia Treatment May Be A Double Edged Sword

Explaining Chemotherapy Associated Nausea

Unlocking The Potential For Newborn Screening Research

New Research Shows That IPods Do Not Interfere With Cardiac Pacemakers

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