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Microwave helmet 'can spot a stroke' Scientists say they have devised a helmet that can quickly determine whether a patient has had a stroke. It could speed diagnosis and treatment of stroke to boost chances of recovery, the scientists say. The wearable cap bounces microwaves off the brain to ...
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Staring at screens all day causes changes in eye: study Office workers who spend long hours looking at computer screens have changes in their tear fluid similar to people with the disease known as dry eye, according to a study from Japan. The protein MUC5AC, secreted by cells in the upper eyelid, makes up part ...
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Novartis submits meningitis B drug for US approval ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis said on Tuesday it had submitted its meningitis B vaccine Bexsero for adolescents and young people to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing approval. Bexsero, a broad coverage vaccine to ...
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Kindred Healthcare raises offer for Gentiva (Reuters) - Hospital operator Kindred Healthcare Inc (KND.N) raised its offer for home healthcare services provider Gentiva Health Services Inc (GTIV.O) to $573 million, a little over three weeks after Gentiva said it adopted a poison pill to counter the hostile ...
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She beat an eating disorder and now loves her curves (CNN) -- In 2011, Brittany Miles considered food to be her enemy. Having been tormented by schoolmates for being overweight since she was 7, she decided to fight back the only way she knew how. Why teens suffer from eating disorders. Dr. Drew's ...
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| Optimum Blood Sugar Level for Kids With Type 1 MONDAY, June 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Experts at the American Diabetes Association are advising a lower blood sugar target for children and teens with type 1 diabetes. According to the ADA, patients younger than age 19 should try to maintain an ...
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Lilly Announces Detailed Results from Two Phase III Studies Testing Both Doses ... SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today released detailed results from two AWARD trials that showed treatment with once-weekly dulaglutide 1.5 mg resulted in superior reductions in HbA1c from baseline ...
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| Edwards wins US nod for next generation Sapien XT heart valve system (Reuters) - Edwards Lifesciences Corp said on Monday that U.S. health regulators approved its next generation heart valve replacement system for high risk patients and those deemed too frail to endure open heart surgery. The Food and Drug Administration ...
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| Study Questions Use of Beta Blockers Before Heart Bypass Surgery MONDAY, June 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Even though it's standard medical practice, prescribing beta blockers the day before heart patients are scheduled for bypass surgery may not improve results, a new study suggests. In fact, their use 24 hours ...
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Novartis submits meningitis B drug for US approval ZURICH, June 17 (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis said on Tuesday it had submitted its meningitis B vaccine Bexsero for adolescents and young people to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing approval. Bexsero, a broad coverage ...
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Too Much Sitting Tied to Risks for Certain Cancers A new study suggests that people who spend the bulk of their day sitting -- whether behind the wheel, in front of the TV or working at a computer -- appear to have an increased risk for certain kinds of cancers. Previous studies have tied too much time spent ...
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| For parents of children with food allergies, dietary counseling can help NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with food allergies have a tough time getting all the nutrients they need, but a small study suggests that working with a dietician could help parents provide their kids with a balanced diet. After their parents were given ...
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Vitamin A derivative could treat type 2 diabetes "Blood glucose, insulin resistance, body weight, and adipocyte size were significantly decreased in treated animals," said Daniel-Constantin Manolescu. By Brooks Hays | June 16, 2014 at 4:15 PM | Comments. share with facebook. 5. share with twitter. 21.
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| In-eye sensor to keep a watch on changes in intraocular pressure The fluid pressure inside the eye, known as intraocular pressure (IOP), is an important metric for evaluating a person's risk of glaucoma. There are currently two different ways to measure IOP, both of which require a trip to the ophthalmologist. A prototype ...
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| Dean Ornish talks about cheeseburgers and yoga, and what they mean for heart ... For years it was thought that bed rest was the best medicine for heart attacks. Then, in the 1950s, the idea of getting patients to move around — at least a little — after an attack became the norm. The 1970s featured highly monitored exercise programs. By the ...
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| Trial set to begin for doctor, nurse practitioner charged with overprescribing ... BOSTON — A trial is scheduled to begin for a former Massachusetts doctor and a nurse practitioner charged with conspiracy and drug trafficking for allegedly distributing powerful pain killers prosecutors said caused the overdose deaths of six people.
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Scientists bend banana genome to help children overcome vitamin A deficiency Bananas The goal is to stop thousands of children in Uganda and surrounding countries from going blind. Photograph: ABC. It's the genetically modified fruit from Australia that could turn East African nations into life-saving banana republics. Queensland ...
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MRI technique may help prevent ADHD misdiagnosis OAK BROOK, Ill. – Brain iron levels offer a potential biomarker in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and may help physicians and parents make better informed treatment decisions, according to new research published online in ...
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Two Cases Of MERS CoV Infection Reported In Saudi Arabia: WHO The United Nations' World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia has informed it of two laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the ...
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Thousands to Be Questioned on Eligibility for Health Insurance Subsidies WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is contacting hundreds of thousands of people with subsidized health insurance to resolve questions about their eligibility, as consumer advocates express concern that many will be required to repay some or all of ...
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Gov. Rick Scott's stake in oil company tied to Collier drilling riles environmentalists TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Rick Scott's six-figure stake in a French energy company is angering environmentalists because the firm is involved in oil drilling in Collier County, near the Everglades. Scott and the Cabinet oversee the Department of Environmental ...
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Reilly's cigarette pack ban at least three years away HEALTH Minister James Reilly's clampdown on cigarette packets won't come in for another three years – if it ever makes it into law. Share. Go To. Comments. Dr Reilly has rushed ahead with his legislation for plain packaging, before clearing difficult EU ...
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