Medical News Today: Health News for Thursday 28 February 2008

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Thursday 28 February 2008

Clostridium Difficile Deaths Up In England And Wales

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

Deaths caused by or involving Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) went up every year from 1999 to 2006 in England and Wales (except for 2000 for which there is no data) said the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS)...
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Give Flu Shots To All Kids Says CDC Panel

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A panel of experts that advises the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all American children over 6 months be vaccinated against seasonal flu, starting as soon as possible but perhaps more...
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Corn Genome Unravelled

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A group of scientists have completed a working draft of the genome sequence of corn, also known as maize, a widely grown crop that is vital to US agriculture. They hope the unravelling of this genome will speed up the...
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Using Statistical Modeling To Analyze Immune System Proteins

The Evolution Of The Monkey Gene That Blocks AIDS

Influenza Epidemics Due To Hybrid Viruses

Red Bull, Love It Or Hate It

The UK Government's New Drug Strategy: (or Spin?)

Antibiotic Resistant E. Coli Could Soon Become Prevalent, Similar To MRSA

Other Medical and Health News for 28 February*

AMA Applauds Bill To Research Links Between Breast Cancer And The Environment

Prestigious National Award Given To UPMC Cancer Centers - Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Recognizes Commitment To Community Service

Broomwell's Cardiac Telemedicine Service Proven To Prevent Hospital Admissions In Year-Long Study

Once Bitten...Treat With Caution, Medical Defence Union Advises

Democratic Governors Call On Congress To Block Bush Administration Rules That Would Make It Harder For States To Expand SCHIP

JAMA Commentaries Discuss Role Of Costs In Overhauling U.S. Health System, Implementing Effective EHR Systems

Democratic Presidential Candidates Clinton, Obama Discuss Plans To Expand Health Coverage During Ohio Debate

New York City Launches EHR System

Hong Kong Reports Large Increase In Number Of Recorded HIV Cases In 2007

'Morally Indefensible' Approval Standard Unchanged Despite Avastin Decision, WSJ Editorial Says

FDA Needs Larger Budget, Agency Science Board Says

Post-election Violence In Kenya Preventing Nearly 2,400 From Accessing Antiretrovirals, AIDS Council Says

Des Moines Register Profiles Sex, Sexuality Courses In Iowa Universities

Acting CMS Administrator Weems Outlines Medicare Physician Quality Reporting Program Participation Rates

Malawi Drafts Law To Prevent Claims Of HIV/AIDS Cures

Huckabee Endorses Colo. Proposal That Would Define Fertilized Embryo As Person, Provide It Constitutional Rights

Health Insurers Work To Address Issues Involving Retroactively Canceled Policies

House Foreign Affairs Committee Members, White House Officials Meet To Discuss PEPFAR Reauthorization

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center Announces 50 Million Dollars Gift From Ronald O. Perelman

HRT Hampers Accuracy Of Breast Cancer Tests, New Analysis Says

AdvaMed Offers Qualified Support For Bill To Require Disclosure Of Payments From Medical Device Companies To Physicians

Health Insurance Does Not Equal Health Care, Opinion Piece Writes

Medicaid Changes; Should Be Suspended Until Change In Administration, Senate Budget Chair Says

Senate Approves Legislation That Would Reauthorize, Overhaul Indian Health Care Improvement Act

San Francisco Chronicle Opinion Pieces Discuss Issues Related To Medicare

'Magic' Johnson Calls For More HIV Testing Among Blacks, End To Stigma

House Foreign Affairs Committee, White House Meet To Discuss Global AIDS Program Bill

Congressional Democrats Might Use Budget Reconciliation Process To Pass Medicare Bill

Opinion Pieces Address Issues Related To Health Care Reform

Atlanta Journal-Constitution Profiles Advocacy Group HealthSTAT, Including Work With HIV/AIDS

Potential Drug Targets Found In Scripps Study Of Sepsis In Mice

Naked Training - 28 Women Go Au Naturel To Fight Cancer, UK

Alarming Confusion About Cancer Screening

MIT Student Invents Knock-Out Punch For Antibiotic Resistance

Step-Parents Influence Teenage Smoking Behaviour, UK

BDA Welcomes High Court's Decision To Reject Unfair Termination Clause In PCT Contracts, UK

Investigating Link Between Fungal Proteins, Innate Immunity And Asthma

Recovery Of Bowel Function After Gastrointestinal Surgery Aided By Chewing Gum

5,000 Northern California Nurses To Vote To Authorize Third Strike Against Sutter Chain

Restricting Insulin Doses Increases Mortality Risk

New Research: Toddlers' Intake Exceeds Energy Needs

Global Child Nutrition Foundation Gala To Recognize Achievements In International School Feeding

School Breakfast Fuels Kids' Imagination

Poor Working Memory May Be To Blame For Children's Under-Achievement

GE Healthcare Announces Participation By Centricity Health Information Exchange Services At 2008 IHE Connectathon

"Cross Border Patients Failed In Wales" Says Shadow Minister, UK

UN Agencies Unite Against Female Genital Mutilation

UK's Oldest Existing Motoring Club On Track To Boost Life-saving Campaign

Decline In Cystic Fibrosis Since Introduction Of Prenatal Carrier Screening

CMS Approves Louisiana Plan To Expand Children's Access To Health Care

Fox Chase Cancer Center Launches Keystone Programs To Pursue Major Cancer Research Questions

Tamzin Outhwaite Makes Today Count For Cancer Charity, UK

New Drug Trial To Target Hereditary Cancers, UK

Common Hypertension Drug Found To Reduce Cocaine Cravings

New Direction In HIV Vaccine Design

Princeton Researchers Peek Into Deepest Recesses Of Human Brain

Psychoneuroimmunology: Stress Reduction To Prevent Cancer Recurrence

Quiet Developmental Gene Turned Into A Potent Driver Of T-Cell Lymphoma By Inverted DNA

PrimeGen Biotech Announces Non-Viral Reprogramming Of Human Cells Into Stem Cells

Report On Cancer Reform Strategy Welcomed By Cancerbackup

African Americans Show Facial Aging In Eyes Earlier Than Caucasians

Study Recommends That 'Tweens' Alcohol Prevention Programs Occur As Early As Third Grade

World Heart Federation Urges Geneva To Vote For Smoking Ban

Delay Of Aetna Sedation Restrictions Welcomed By AGA Institute

RCOG To Celebrate 50 Years Of Ultrasound, UK

Blue Shield Of California Foundation Selects APIC In Initiative To Fight Healthcare-Associated Infections

Royal College Issues Guidance On The Management Of Premenstrual Syndrome, UK

SHM Praises OHRP Decision To Reverse Ruling On Quality Improvement Project That Was Taking Place Within Michigan Hospitals

Industry Focus Paper Spells Out R&D-Based Pharmaceutical Sector's Contribution To Improving Global Health

Thalidomide Shows Promise For Treatment Of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

HIMSS Expands Davies Awards Of Excellence To Recognize Community Health Organizations

'Syringe' Assembly In Plague Bacteria Studied

Provectus Pharmaceuticals Receives Patent Allowances In Europe And China

Prochymal(TM) Demonstrates Lasting Benefit In Heart Attack Patients; Osiris Receives FDA Clearance To Start Phase II Trial

Planning And Funding Needed To Avoid Medical Training Bottleneck, Australian Medical Association

Australian Medical Students' Association Calls For Caution In Pharmaceutical Marketing To Medical Students

Taking The Fight Against Cancer To Heart

ECRI Institute Salutes Patient Safety Week With Free Content On Disclosure Of Unanticipated Outcomes

Social Impact Of Asthma Needs Treating Too, Warns Study, UK

National Breast Cancer Coalition Praises Senate Help Committee For Passing The Breast Cancer And Environmental Research Act

Bird Flu Could Strike Again In India, FAO Warns

New Blood Marker May Predict Prostate Cancer Spread

Does Artificial Intelligence Help Clinicians To Recognize Atrophic Gastritis With Thyroid Disease?

Chest Pain A Leading Reason For Hospital Emergency Department Visits

Bovine Tuberculosis In Cattle And Badgers, British Veterinary Association

Detecting Bone Erosion In Rheumatoid Arthritis

Health Record Banking: A Viable Option For Consumers

Breast Cancer Subtypes Linked To Survival From Secondary Brain Tumors

Patients Are Benefiting From The New GP Contract, UK

Network To Study Health Care Disparities Affecting Minorities Launched By UCLA

Research Canada Gives Qualified Support For Budget 2008

Immunological Memory In Lungs May Lead UT Knoxville Researchers To A Better Flu Vaccine

Statement From The Partnership For Quality Care On The Report

Asthma No Penalty To Sporting Goals, UK

Statement On Citizens Advice Press Release 'Prescription Costs Are Barrier To Health', UK

Terrence Higgins Trust Launches New Code Of Good Practice For Saunas And Other Venues Where Sex Between Men Might Occur, UK

February 29th Is The First Rare Disease Day

Hope Against Cancer Provide New Funding For Research Into Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

Pin Point Radiotherapy Procedure Proved Success For Breast Cancer

Folic Acid Action Raises Concerns Over The FSA's Line On Folic Acid Fortification And Supplementation

Chef With Multiple Sclerosis Uses Culinary Skills And Passion For Golf To Support National MS Society Michigan Chapter

NICE Approves MabThera(R) (Rituximab) As Maintenance Therapy For Patients With Follicular Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Re-Launched BJU International Website Provides Major Resource For Urologists And Allied Health Professionals

The First Comprehensive Dental Tourism Survey By RevaHealth.com Reveals Large Savings And High Levels Of Satisfaction

GEICO: Teen Drivers Need A Full Tank Of Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Zs

Cleanliness Summit To Tackle Unresponsive Cleaning Services, UK

EnteroMedics Announces Planned Expansion Of EMPOWER Pivotal Study For Obesity To 300 Patients

Longport Extends Pressure Ulcer Prevention Sales Into Rehabilitation And Acute Care

IRIS International Announces Successful Completion Of Retrospective Study Of 85 Post-Prostatectomy Patients Using Its Investigational NADiA PSA Assay

Hormone Replacement Therapy Program For Executives Unveiled At Platt Medical Center

Psychiatric Solutions To Present At The Raymond James 29th Annual Institutional Investors Conference

Cayenne Medical Receives FDA Approval For IFix(TM) PEEK Interference Screw System

NCCN Updates Ovarian Cancer Guidelines

NeurogesX Announces Preliminary Results From Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial In HIV DSP

It's Time To Reassess The Value, Safety Of Multivitamin Use, Says Harvard Men's Health Watch

Mayo Clinic Finds Capsule Endoscopy Can Detect Intestinal Damage Caused By Celiac Disease

Sirion Therapeutics Receives NDA Acceptance And Priority Review From The FDA For Durezol(TM) In The Treatment Of Postoperative Ocular Inflammation

Specialized Care Essential For Women With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Pregnancy

FDA Clears Cellsearch(TM) Circulating Tumor Cell Test For Monitoring Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients

MedImmune Prepared To Support Implementation Of Expanded ACIP Recommendations For Influenza Vaccinations

CCH Outlines 10 Steps To Keeping The Workplace Healthy In The Height Of Flu Season

Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition Applauds Expanded Influenza Vaccine Recommendation For Children

Does Gingko Biloba Affect Memory?

Scientists Devise Approach That Stops HIV At Earliest Stage Of Infection

Scientists Studying Sepsis In Mice Find Potential Drug Targets For Deadly Disease

Race, Insurance Status Affect Access To Transplantation And Kidney Disease Treatment

Cataract Prevalence, Alternative Glaucoma Therapies Online, Seatbelts Vs. Airbags, And Hearing Loss In Glaucoma Patients

Overweight Hispanic Children Shown To Have Vascular Inflammation

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