Medical News Today: Health News for Tuesday 15 April 2008

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Tuesday 15 April 2008

Hazardous Levels Of Selenium Found In Dietary Supplements, FDA Warns

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it found "hazardous levels" of selenium in certain flavours of dietary supplements marketed as "Total Body Formula" and"Total Body Mega Formula"...
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High Blood Pressure Linked To Fewer Headaches

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

Researchers in Norway have shown that high blood pressure is linked to fewer headaches, possibly due to having stiffer artery walls which affects a homeostatic process that regulates blood pressure and decreases sensitivity to pain...
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South Korea Investigates More Cases Of Bird Flu

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

The government of South Korea is investigating fresh outbreaks of bird flu, including one only 70 kilometers from the capital, Seoul. According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry...
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The Strongest Don't Always Get The Girl

Aggressive Screening Of MRSA Necessary In Health-Care Workers

Adolescents Have Better Mental Health When They Express Ethnic Identity In Clothing

Other Medical and Health News for 15 April*

Human Reproductive Scientists Apply Skills To African Mammal Conservation

American Cancer Society Awards Research Grants To 133 Investigators At 84 Institutions Nationwide

Paladin Labs Inc.: Canadian Women To Be Granted Easier Access To Emergency Contraception

FTY720, Novel Oral Therapy In Development For MS, Shows Sustained Benefits For The Majority Of Patients After Three Years Of Treatment

Basilea Opens New Phase III Study In Special Patient Populations For Its Broad-spectrum Antifungal Isavuconazole

Reducing Fat From Corn Oil Consumption May Lower Risk Of Prostate Cancer, UCLA Scientists Demonstrate

Insurers Increasingly Requiring People To Pay Percentage Of Cost Of Some High-Priced Prescription Drugs

Black Religious Leaders, Public Health Officials In North Carolina Urge HIV Testing For Prison Inmates

New York Times Examines How Iraq War Funds Could Finance Health Care, Other Domestic Proposals Of Presidential Candidates

Bill To Ban Binding Arbitration Agreements In Nursing Home Contracts 'Warranted,' Editorial States

Los Angeles Times Examines Medical Coverage For Chronically Ill Undocumented Immigrants

Sen. Baucus Outlines Plan That Would Delay Medicare Physician Fee Cut For 18 Months

Health Insurance Industry Functions Similar To 'Mafia,' Opinion Piece States

More Human Clinical Research On HIV/AIDS Vaccine Needed To Find 'Magic Formula' Against Disease, Opinion Piece Says

Relying 'Solely' On FDA To Judge Safety Of Ortho Evra Patch Is A Mistake, Editorial Says

CQ's Carey Discusses Newborn Screening, Brain Injury Measures; Medicaid Regulations; Senate SCHIP Hearing

Lebanese Family Planning Association Workshop Aims To Increase Youth Involvement In Curbing HIV/AIDS

FDA Panel Weighs Guidelines For Human Clinical Trials Involving Treatments From Embryonic Stem Cells

New Jersey Health Commissioner Says State Will Redistribute Hospital Charity Care Funds

Canadian Airport Security Guard Who Prevented HIV/AIDS Support Group From Boarding Plane Resigns

Neb. Legislature Rejects Provision Barring School Clinics Providing Contraceptives From Funding

Minnesota House Passes Legislation That Would Overhaul State's Health Care System

11 HIV-Positive People Allegedly Beaten, Detained In China After Protesting Lack Of Compensation

US And Japanese Scientists Partner To Study Genetic Factors That Influence The Safety And Effectiveness Of Medicines

Official Journal Of American Medical Women's Association Is Journal Of Women's Health

24th Annual Meeting Of European Society Of Human Reproduction & Embryology

Focusing On Neuroplasticity At The Learning And The Brain Conference

Phase 2 Clinical Trial On Inosine Funded By Michael J. Fox Foundation Award Of $5.6M

New And Forthcoming Enhancements Designed To Optimize Research Workflows At ScienceDirect

Computer Game Helps COPD Patients Breathe Better

American Thoracic Society Clinical Policy Statement On Palliative Care

Ariz. House Committee Passes 'Partial-Birth' Abortion Ban Slightly Different Than Bill Gov Vetoed

Rising Health Care Costs Challenge Massachusetts Health Insurance Law

Brazil Decrees Gilead's Tenofovir In 'Public Interest'

Largest Ever Study Of Genetics Of Common Disease Just Got Bigger

Georgetown's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center To Host Nutrition, Genes And Cancer Symposium

Clinton, Obama Discuss Abortion, Religious Issues At Forum

Dennis Smith Leaves Position As Director Of Center For Medicaid And State Operations

Obama, Clinton Call For Allocating More Resources To Fight Spread Of HIV/AIDS

Providing Culturally Competent Medical Care "Central" To Patient Health, Letter To The Editor Says

Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth Halted By Blood Pressure Drugs

Treatment Options May Advance Following Discovery Of Differences In Heart's Precursor Cells

Drug Combination Reduces Colon Cancer Risk With Reduced Toxic Side Effects

Predator-Prey Interaction Recreated In A Petri Dish

Blood Pressure Lowered By Statins

Research Provides Insight Into Irrational Decision Making During Crashes And Bubbles

News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine, April 15, 2008, Issue

Females In Sports At Record High, Yet Many Not Active Enough, U Of Minnesota Report Says

Stem Cell Marker Controls 2 Key Cancer Pathways: Discovery By Georgetown Researchers

Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust Makes Progress On Infection Control, UK

JCR Introduces Medication Reconciliation Consulting Service

Researchers At Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Identify A Novel Mechanism To Overcome Resistance To Targeted Therapy

Progression Of Prostate Cancer May Be Halted By Anti-Inflammatory And Statin Used In Tandem

Regulating Hematopoietic Stem Cell Homeostasis And Leukemogenesis

Discovery May Help Explain Smoking-Pancreatic Cancer Link

Synthetic Biology: Its Promise And The Challenge

Study May Lead To Improved Treatments For Epilepsy

Development Of Epithelial Cancers Restricted By Calorie Restriction, Fueled By Obesity

Potential For Earlier Diagnosis Of Sleeping Sickness

Canadians May Not Be As Healthy As They Think

How Tumors Manipulate The Human Vascular System Studied In Mouse Model

Scientists Solve Arsenic's Cancer Paradox

GP Super Clinics - Reform Must Be Change For The Better, Australia

American Nurses Association Supports Maryland Whistleblowers, USA

Health Care Work Force Too Small, Unprepared For Aging Baby Boomers; Higher Pay, More Training, And Changes In Care Delivery Needed To Avert Crisis

Results From Breast Cancer Pilot Study Presented By NovoCure

Pregnancy Rate Drops For U.S. Women Under Age 25

GSI To Investigate Radiation Risks For Astronauts On A Missions To Mars

In Animal Model Molecule Prompts Blood Stem Cells To Help Repair Heart Damage

Representative Schwartz Honored As BIO Legislator Of The Year

First Functional Insulin-Binding Protein In Invertebrates

Mouth Test Could Predict Lung Cancer

Study Of How Smoking Encourages Infection

Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign In Mali

Thwarting Worldwide Influenza Threat By Creating First Successful Libraries Of Avian Flu Virus Antibodies

Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Announces Second Phase II Clinical Trial With Adipolytic Agent For Reduction Of Submental Fat

Potential Blood Test For Chronic Sinusitis Identified

Decline In Work Disability Due To Rheumatoid Arthritis

Leading Contributors In The Progress Against Cancer To Be Honored At World's Largest Meeting Of Oncology Professionals

Molecular Basis For Neurodegeneration In Ataxia Telangiectasia

Children's Mental Health Coalition Introduces Bill Of Rights For Families Living With Mental Illnesses

Foundation Takes Steps To Stop Breast Cancer By Sponsoring 'Walk Of Life' On April 19, USA

Study Focuses On Ancestral Origin Of Placenta

Natural Products Association Announces New Partnership With Penton Media For Annual Trade Show

Even Before Pregnancy Good Nutrition Vital To Offspring

Elevated Urate Levels May Slow The Progression Of Parkinson's Disease

Discovery Offers New Avenues To Understanding An Aggressive Form Of Leukemia

Sophisticated Computer Programs Reveal Unconscious Decisions In The Brain

HHS Names First Director Of The Biomedical Advanced Research Development Authority

To Produce Magnetic Nanoparticles Researchers Mimic Bacteria

AHRQ Web Resource Features 100 Examples Of Health Care Innovations And Tools

Severe Injuries In Accidents Result In Fewer Deaths, Germany

Despite Positive Substance Use Trends, Tobacco And Alcohol Still Have High Costs To Society

CMS Proposes To Expand Quality Program For Hospital Inpatient Services In FY 2009

Yale School Of Medicine Overhauls Its Financial Aid Policy

Canadian Astronaut Launches New Medical Robotics Program In Hamilton

New Neuropathic Pain Guidelines For Primary Care Will Benefit Patients With Debilitating Neuropathic Pain Such As Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, UK

New Clinical Imaging & Research Centre (CIRC) At The Wellington Hospital Which Is Set Potentially To Transform The Diagnosis Of Heart Disease, UK

Free Women's Heart Screening Presented By Rush University Medical Center And The 2 BigHearts Foundation

Cancer Prevention: Stopping Cancer Before It Can Start

New Molecule Shows Promise In Patients With Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma

Low Dose DFMO Reduces Colon Cancer Risk Without Toxicity

Sunitinib May Slow Growth And Spread Of Liver Cancer

Sleep Problems Are More Likely As We Get Older

Nurse Is Struck Off After Failing To Follow NMC Rules, UK

Royal College Of Radiologists Publishes Latest Audit On Radiotherapy Waiting Times

Many Doctors And Public Misunderstand Best Use Of Assessment Procedure For Coronary Artery Disease

Restrictions On The Use Of OTC Cough And Cold Medicines In Children, Australia

Mathematical Model Details Cost-Effectiveness Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments For Medicare Recipients

World's Largest Clay Brick Manufacturer Fined 2,000 Pounds After Workers Exposed To Hazardous Fumes, UK

HSE Warn Of The Danger Of Leaving Live Electricity Cables Exposed After Two Workmen Suffer Serious Burns, UK

Too Many Choices Result In Less Stamina, Decreased Productiveness

RNs Call On Service Employees Union (SEIU) President Stern To Renounce Violence Following Brutal Attack On Labor Event

Study Sheds Light On Deadly Lung Disease

Increase Of Hip And Knee Replacements In The U.S.

Modigene's Shot In The Arm

New Analysis Shows Hospitals Continue To Implement Palliative Care Programs At Rapid Pace

New Powerful Antihypertensive MicardisPlus(R) 80/25 (80mg Telmisartan/25mg Hydrochlorothiazide) Approved By EU Commission

Templating Announces Solution For Veterinary Orthopaedic Surgeons

Department Of Consumer Protection Alerts Consumers To Recall Of NEUPRO Drug Patch, Connecticut

Eyegate Pharma Initiates Phase I Study Of Eyegate(R) II Delivery System

Dr. William Degrado Honored With The Ralph F. Hirschmann Award In Peptide Chemistry

Oramed Begins Studies On Its Oral Insulin Capsule At Hadassah Medical Center

AstraZeneca Announces First Presentation Of Pivotal SEROQUEL XR(TM) Bipolar Studies

Medgenics On Target To Start Phase I/II Clinical Trials With EPODURE Protein Therapy For Anaemia Mid-2008 As Planned

New Phase III Data Confirm Phase II Findings Of ADVEXIN(R) Efficacy

National Community Pharmacists Association Declares April 14-18 "Protect Your Pharmacy Week"

Government's Prejudicial Health Policies Treat Elderly As A 'Lossleader', UK

Monitor Gives Green Lights To South Essex Partnership Trust, UK

Arsenic And Leukaemia

Dogs Still "Man's Best Friend"

World's Smallest, Longest-Lasting Rechargeable Neurostimulator To Treat Chronic Pain, Receives FDA And CE Mark Approvals

Catonsville, MD-Based Erickson Health Care Executive Dr. Matthew Narrett Discusses "Medical Homes"

Is The Answer To HIV-Associated Diarrhea Found In South America's Rain Forest?

New Concorde(TM) Bullet Vertebral Body Replacement - Facilitates Easy Insertion And Resists Anterior Migration In Spinal Fusion Procedures

Micromet Presents Safety And Efficacy Data From Primate Studies With Two New BiTE Antibodies Developed For Treatment Of Leukaemia And Melanoma

Micromet Shows Feasibility Of Subcutaneous Delivery Of BiTE Antibody In Preclinical Primate Study

Texas Heart(R) Institute At St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Initiates First Clinical Trial To Treat A Heart Attack Patient With A Special Stem Cell

Preclinical Study Presented At AACR Annual Meeting Shows Broad Anti-Cancer Potential Of Peregrine's Anti-PS Vascular Targeting Antibodies

Semafore's PI3 Kinase Inhibitor SF1126 Is A Vascular Targeted Conjugate In Phase I Clinical Trials In Solid Tumors And Multiple Myeloma

Karmanos Researchers Study The Impact Of Galectin-3 On Breast Cancer Disparity In Caucasian And Asian Women

Genzyme Genetics Announces Launch Of Carrier Testing And Prenatal Diagnosis For Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Alfacell's ONCONASE(R) Shows Potential As Radiation Sensitizer For Lung Cancer Treatment

Nuvelo Announces Preclinical Data For NU206 Demonstrating Potent Therapeutic Activity In Oral Mucositis Models

Additive Anti-Tumor Activity Of NKTR-102 In Combination With Bevacizumab Highlighted In Positive Preclinical Data Presented At AACR Meeting

SuperGen's MP-470 Sensitizes Prostate And Breast Cancer Cells To Erlotinib

Perrigo Announces Approval For Over The Counter Children's Cetirizine Oral Solution

Study Shows Intradigm's RNAi Nanoplex Technology To Be Effective Systemic SiRNA Delivery Platform For The Treatment Of Various Cancer Models

Kosan Initiates Phase 2 Trial Of Epothilone KOS-1584 In Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

BSI-201 Demonstrates Significant Tumor Growth Inhibition And Increased Survival Rates In Preclinical Ovarian Cancer Studies

New Gene Discovery Suggests Which Patients CTI's Brostallicin May Benefit

CDC Urges Travelers To Israel To Protect Themselves From Measles

Infection Experts' Report Reveals The CDC'S Deadly Mistakes

Boston Scientific Announces Japanese Approval Of Heart Failure Lead

Bionovo Identifies And Describes ER-beta Selective Compounds For The Treatment Of Vaginal Dryness

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