Medical News Today: Health News for Saturday 2 August 2008

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Saturday 2 August 2008

HIV Infection Rates In USA Much Higher Than Official Reports

Written by Christian Nordqvist

There are probably about 225,000 more people living with HIV in the USA than official figures have been reporting, according to a new study carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
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Man Has Double Arm Transplant In Munich, Germany

Written by Christian Nordqvist

A 54-year-old German farmer who had lost both arms in an accident was given a double full-arm transplant at the Munich Clinic, Germany. A hospital spokesperson said the donor was a teenager who had died before undergoing surgery...
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Oncologists Not Providing Enough Information About Palliative Care

Written by Peter M Crosta

According to a study published on bmj.com, most cancer patients make a decision about treatment with little or no information about the survival benefits of palliative chemotherapy...
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After Removing Stomach Cancer, Removing H. Pylori Reduces Risk Of Redevelopment

In Elderly, Flu Vaccine Might Not Protect From Pneumonia Infections

Other Medical and Health News for 2 August*

Safety Of Imported Foods Addressed In New Publication

Modern Living Spells Disaster For Couples Less Than A Third Of People Feel Challenged In Their Relationships

Screenings Of Retired Players To Aid In Prostate Research

Supporting Mothers To Breastfeed Will Improve Children's Chances Of Survival, Says UNICEF

Differing Reaction In The Brain To Self-Administered Cocaine

Nurse Given Three-Year Caution For Poor Record-Keeping, UK

Measuring Contamination In Ports With Mussels

Health Services Respond To Shipman Inquiry With Better Monitoring Of Controlled Drugs

Alzheimer's Disease Researcher At Indiana University Earns Lifetime Achievement Honor

American Physical Therapy Association Launches Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)

Elevated Calcium Levels Near Plaques Can Disrupt Neuronal Function, Lead To Cellular Degeneration

Mother Support Maximizes Life-Saving Benefits Of Breastfeeding In All Countries Of The Americas And The World

Seattle Genetics Initiates SGN-70 Phase I Clinical Trial - Investigational Therapy For Autoimmune Diseases

High Resolution Heart Images Now Available At Peak Stress

United Nations: Countries In Latin America And The Caribbean Should Improve, Expand Sexuality Education

HomeCARE II: BIOTRONIK Launches Clinical Study Using Inovative Sensor Technology To Monitor Lung Fluid In Patients With Heart Failure

New Method Assesses Risks For Heart Failure Patients

An Important Gene Identified For A Healthy, Nutritious Plant

National Birth Defects Prevention Study Finds Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Increases Risk For Multiple Types Of Birth Defects

Tomato Industry Leaders Testify On Legislation Based On California/Florida Model Programs

Drinking In Excess Associated With Increased Risk For Metabolic Syndrome

Advice For Older Adults On Staying Safe In Hot Weather

Nearly One-Third Of Ohioans Want State To Spend More Money On Health, Education

European Molecular Biology Organization Installation Grants Help Establish Labs For 2 Scientists

Minorities Less Likely To Know About Breast Cancer Treatment Options

Tapes, Transcripts Might Help Cancer Patients Recall Medical Information

AMA Applauds U.S. House For Acting To Protect Americans From The Dangers Of Tobacco

RegeneRx Awarded Additional $136,000 From FDA Office Of Orphan Products For Phase II Epidermolysis Bullosa Trial

Breast Cancer Screening: Two Strategies Are Equally Effective

AMA Testifies To Senate Judiciary Committee: Opposes Merger Of Pennsylvania's Top Health Insurers

Development And Procurement Of A Recombinant Protective Antigen Anthrax Vaccine

New Research Finds Gender Differences In Happiness

FDA Clears Test That Helps Identify Type Of Cancer In Tumor Sample

A Year Of Success And Awards For NHS Direct, UK

BioMS Medical Completes Patient Recruitment In Phase III U.S. Multiple Sclerosis Trial

"Convenience" Of Screening Mammography Facilities Plays Major Role In Patient Retention

"Office Of The Future" Environment Study

Three Way Kidney Swap Helps Alabama, Colorado, North Carolina Residents Get New Leases On Life

Disparities In Prostate Cancer Treatment Suggest Ways To Improve Care

Researchers Find A New Role For A 'Foxy Old Gene'

Healthcare In New Orleans And The Gulf Coast Three Years After Katrina

New Male Circumcision Device For HIV Prevention Studied

Women In Neurosurgery (WINS) Paper Details Workforce Challenges And Realities

The World's First Transplant Of Both Arms At The "Klinikum Rechts Der Isar" Of The TU In Munich

When Our Protective Armor Shows Weakness: Genetic Defect In Skin Cells Leads To Neurodermatitis, Hay Fever And Asthma

Microscopic Scaffolding Offers A 'simple' Solution To Treating Skin Injuries

Satellite Images Reveal Key To Predicting Outbreaks Of Plague

Society's Top Award Recognizes Gates' Longstanding Humanitarian Efforts

Strategies To Control TB Outdated, Inadequate

Creatine Supplementation Does Not Improve Exercise Outcomes In COPD Patients

Primate-To-Human Viral Transmission Of Simian Foamy Virus Found In Several People Living And Working With Monkeys In Asia

Potential For More Durable Medical And Sports Equipment From 'Small' Research At MSU

Study Finds Communication Gap Between Seniors And Surgeons

New Treatment Therapy Helps Inhibit Hepatitis C

Children At Risk For Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease Helped By Antiviral Therapy

Biological Fathers Not Necessarily The Best, Social Dads Parent Well Too

Cost Of Stabbings To Britain's Health Service Revealed By Study

Brain And Reproductive Development Affected By Compounds From Soy, New Study Shows

Liver Damage In Hepatitis C Patients Could Be Treated With Warfarin, Says Study

U.S. FDA Issues Action Letter For Sugammadex

Estimate Of Annual HIV Incidence Increases Significantly; New Estimate Will Show Need For A National AIDS Strategy

International AIDS Conference An 'Expensive Talking Shop' Unless More Done For Children

Ford Foundation Says Rights And Opportunity Are Critical For People Living Longer With HIV

New Report Distorts Truth About Pesticides

Allergic Like Reactions To Iodinated Contrast Material Can Be Treated Safely With Commonly Used Medications And No Long Term Side Effects

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