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| Smartphone app may allow parents to screen newborns for jaundice NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new smartphone application still in development may someday help parents and health care providers screen for jaundice in newborns. Early testing found that the application has greater accuracy than visual exams ...
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WHO: Ebola virus in humans may be here to stay; fatality rate is 71% In a grim assessment of the Ebola epidemic, researchers say the deadly virus threatens to become endemic to West Africa instead of eventually disappearing from humans. "The current epidemiologic outlook is bleak," wrote a panel of more than 60 WHO ...
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Doctors, Patients Embrace Technology in Medicine Sept. 22, 2014 -- Technology is quickly changing many parts of medicine, giving people more power to take charge of their health care. Many patients and doctors are embracing these changes, a new Medscape/WebMD survey finds. The findings are part of ...
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| US agency moves to end sex bias in biomedical research WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. National Institutes of Health began putting in place on Tuesday its new policy aimed at ending long-standing sex bias in biomedical research favoring male lab animals and cells in the pivotal studies that are done before ...
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Diabetes Drug May Affect Thyroid in Some Patients MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, may raise the risk of low levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) among patients with an underactive thyroid, a new study suggests. The researchers ...
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Sierra Leone identifies scores of Ebola cases during three-day curfew Few people were seen on the streets during a three-day curfew imposed in Sierra Leone in a bid to halt the spread of Ebola. Few people were seen on the streets during a three-day curfew imposed in Sierra Leone in a bid to halt the spread of Ebola. (Michael ...
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New effort to fight Ebola in Liberia would move infected patients out of their homes MONROVIA, Liberia — Looking for a new approach to blunt the Ebola epidemic sweeping West Africa, the Liberian government, the World Health Organization and their nonprofit partners here are launching an ambitious but controversial program to move ...
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Ebola Death Rate 70 Percent, WHO Says in Dire New Forecast World Health Organization researchers issued a dire new forecast for the Ebola epidemic Tuesday, one that sees 20,000 cases by November. And 70 percent of patients are dying. That's a big increase over the previous estimates of a 50 percent fatality rate.
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Health Researchers Will Get $10.1 Million to Counter Gender Bias in Studies In an effort to begin addressing persistent gender bias in laboratory research, the National Institutes of Health announced Tuesday that it will distribute $10.1 million in grants to more than 80 scientists studying a diverse array of subjects, including drug ...
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Stroke Patients Boost Survival by Getting Statins in Hospital Cholesterol-lowering statins such as Pfizer Inc.'s Lipitor helped boost survival in patients who had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, a study from Kaiser Permanente showed. Hemorrhagic stroke patients given a statin while in the hospital had about ...
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Ebola Outlook Grim as Study Predicts 21000 Cases by Nov. In this photo provided by the Spanish Defense Ministry, aid workers and doctors transfer Manuel Garcia Viejo, a Spanish priest who was diagnosed with the Ebola virus while working in Sierra Leone, from a military plane to an ambulance as he leaves the ...
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US Doctor Gets Tekmira's Ebola Drug A U.S. doctor who contracted Ebola in Western Africa was treated with Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (TKM)'s experimental therapy TKM-Ebola for a week while hospitalized in Nebraska, his doctors said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized ...
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Bronx man suing over 20-year sentence for crime he didn't do dies before trial A wrongly convicted Bronx man who was released after 23 years in prison died just before his $124 million lawsuit was supposed to go to trial. William Lopez, 55, who was freed 20 months ago, suffered a fatal asthma attack Saturday, his friends and family ...
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WHO: 21000 Ebola cases by November if no changes New estimates from the World Health Organization warn the number of Ebola cases could hit 21,000 in six weeks unless efforts to curb the outbreak are ramped up. Since the first cases were reported six months ago, the tally of cases in West Africa has ...
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Lawyer: Exonerated New York City man who served 23 years in prison dies from ... NEW YORK — A New York City man freed after serving 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit died over the weekend, his attorney said Monday. William Lopez passed away on Saturday due to complications from an asthma attack, attorney Dennis ...
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Most heart attacks in men can be prevented David Tomlinson has suffered two heart attacks in the past 15 years, though he is only 67 years old. Understandably, he's concerned about his health. To ward off high cholesterol and diabetes he started walking every day. "It was really difficult, because I ...
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NC health officials confirm enterovirus in 6 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Testing by federal health officials confirms six cases of a respiratory virus in children in North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday confirmed the presence of enterovirus D68, or EV-D68 in the state ...
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More than 700 infants exposed to tuberculosis at Texas hospital More than 700 infants and 40 health care workers were exposed to tuberculosis at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso, Texas. By Heather Records | Sept. 22, 2014 at 11:47 PM | Comments. share with facebook. 0. share with twitter. 0. share with linkedin.
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E-Cigarette May Be Harmful for Cancer Patients E-Cigs (Photo : Flickr) E-cigarettes may not be effective in helping cancer patients quit smoking, according to a recent study. E-cigarettes may not be effective in helping cancer patients quit smoking, according to a recent study. Researchers found that cancer ...
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Tobacco money target of campaign Members of the American Cancer Society's New York branch are mulling a move that could put more pressure on lawmakers to forgo tobacco money, which has continued to flow into state and local committees for Republicans and Democrats. "Just as there ...
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Iron deficiency in pregnant moms linked to autism risk in kids A new study has found that consumption of prescribed iron supplements by pregnant women may play a significant role in lowering the risk of delivering baby with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to the researchers, the mothers of children having ...
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E-cigarettes not a solution for cancer patients, researchers say Among cancer patients who smoke, those who use e-cigarettes (as well as regular tobacco cigarettes) are equally or less likely to quit smoking, compared to non-users. Such findings cause skepticism regarding the possible advantages of using e-cigarettes ...
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Iron Intake During Pregnancy Can Reduce The Risk Of Autism Many pregnant women wonder what extra steps they can take to ensure they have a healthy baby. Researchers say that taking iron supplements while pregnant will reduce the risk of autism. Autism is a developmental disorder that is often characterized by ...
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Unexpected Medical Bill Adds $117000 to Man's Surgery Costs Peter Drier, 37, from New York City, underwent surgery for herniated discs in December and was surprised when his medical bill showed an additional $117,000 as a fee for an assistant surgeon who he claims he never met. (Photo : Reuters). Peter Drier, 37 ...
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Two cases of Enterovirus in Oneida County confirmed Utica, N.Y. (WKTV) - New York is one of 12 states with reported cases of the respiratory illness caused by a virus... and now Enterovirus has spread to Oneida County. Health officials say there are two new locally confirmed cases, and according to the ...
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Can heart attacks be prevented? We hear this so many times: living a moderate lifestyle focused on healthy choices, could help men avoid heart attacks. Unfortunately only 1 percent of men living that way, according to new research published Monday. The study examined nearly 21,000 men ...
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Healthy Lifestyle Drastically Reduces Heart Attacks, Study Confirms Once again, researchers stress the fact that environmental factors are highly important in determining our health status. More precisely, this time they looked at what causes the first infarcts in the case of men. Lifestyle is so important that healthy choices end ...
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Two die due to West Nile DeSoto County is taking proactive measures against the deadly West Nile virus after two fatal cases of the mosquito-borne disease have been confirmed in neighboring counties. The Mississippi Department of Health reports there have been two more West ...
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TB tests for babies when hospital worker diagnosed EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Health officials in West Texas have begun testing some babies for tuberculosis after the revelation that more than 700 infants at an El Paso hospital were exposed to a worker found to have the disease. The children may have been ...
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North Colonie schools confirm EV-D68 virus Colonie. North Colonie Central Schools Superintendent D. Joseph Corr is urging parents to be mindful of cold or flu-like symptoms after a student in the district was diagnosed with the respiratory illness, enterovirus D68. He said late Monday that ...
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Iron Consumption While Women are Pregnant May Reduce Autism Risks Mostly pregnant women care about their intake in order to give birth to a healthy baby. Now researchers have found that iron supplements can prove very useful to reduce risks of autism. Advertisements. Autism is a disorder characterized by language ...
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Kids' respiratory illness raising state alarms n Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick. n Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs. Source: Centers for Disease Control. More than a dozen children with suspected cases of a ...
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Lawrence County, Ohio Courthouse ransacked and burglarized. Health officials have confirmed four cases of enterovirus (EV-D68) in West Virginia.According to the WV Department of Health and Human Resources, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the cases on Sept. 22. Health officials have ...
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Ohio experiencing increase in respiratory illnesses COLUMBUS – Ohio hospitals are experiencing an increase in the number of patients with respiratory illnesses, especially children. This increase may be associated with Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), which has been confirmed in other states. The Ohio ...
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How to lower risk of heart attack? 9 A new research says that men can actually lower their risks of having a heart attack by 80%. Sadly, only 1% seems to know about this. The new research conducted by Agneta Akesson of the Karolinka Institute of Stockholm said there are five simple things ...
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Babies in Texas are being Tested for Tuberculosis by Officials West Texas Health officials have started test s on babies to diagnose tuberculosis after 700 infants at an El Paso hospital were reported to have the disease. Advertisements. The children might have been exposed at Providence Memorial Hospital's nursery ...
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New Study Suggests Electronic Cigarettes May Be Harmful to Cancer Patients ODESSA - Electronic cigarettes have become popular over the years, but now a new study suggests E-cigarettes may be doing more harm than good for cancer patients. "The study that came out was showing that it's not as effective for cancer patients to help ...
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Battling superbugs with new biotechnologies (Nanowerk News) In recent years, new strains of bacteria have emerged that resist even the most powerful antibiotics. Each year, these superbugs, including drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis and staphylococcus, infect more than 2 million people ...
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Taking antidepressants does not seem to increase your miscarriage risk THE QUESTION Taking antidepressants during pregnancy has been considered risky. Do the potential problems, in particular the possibility of miscarriage, stem from the drugs or from the depression itself? THIS STUDY analyzed data on 1,279,840 pregnant ...
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Iron supplement while pregnant reduces risk of autism 11 Researcher advises pregnant women to take supplements to make sure their babies are healthy specifically iron. Besides, iron supplements according to experts reduces risk of autism on babies. According to HealthDay News, pregnant women who has ...
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Experimental drug used on Dr. Sacra identified 12 Dr. Richard Sacra, the third American missionary who got infected with the deadly Ebola is now being treated in Nebraska. Last week, Dr. Sacra's doctors said he is doing great. Dr. Sacra was treated with an experimental drug called TKM- Ebola. The drug ...
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Ebola toll passes 2800 but "contained" in Senegal, Nigeria - WHO FREETOWN (Reuters) - An outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has been largely contained in Senegal and Nigeria, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday, but the disease is still spreading elsewhere and has now killed over 2,811 people in the ...
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Lawyer: Exonerated NYC man dies from asthma attack Eds: APNewsNow. Updates with attorney saying case adjourned to Oct. 17; deletes newspaper attribution. Will be updated. NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York City man freed after serving 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit died over the weekend.
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News from Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet -- Sept. 23, 2014 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends intensive behavioral counseling to reduce risky sexual behaviors among all sexually active adolescents and for those adults who are at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according ...
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Cape hospitals gird for severe respiratory virus HYANNIS — Cape Cod hospitals are taking precautions to protect patients from a potentially serious respiratory virus affecting mostly infants and children. Officials are recommending that children under 14 not be allowed to visit hospital pediatric and ...
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Stanford study finds immune response to flu strengthens in pregnancy Researchers from the School of Medicine and Lucille Packard Children's Hospital found that pregnant women have a surprisingly strong immune response to influenza viruses, including H1N1. The study compared immune cells of pregnant and non-pregnant ...
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A blood test to detect psychosis Offering a ray of hope for people who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis, a blood test may help identify if they are at the risk of developing serious brain disorders later in life. Psychosis includes hallucinations or delusions that lead to the development of ...
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Man Receives $117000 Bill From A Doctor He Doesn't Know Peter Drier, 37, received neck surgery to correct herniated disks in December. Prior to his surgery, Drier signed quite a few consent forms, but was never introduced to a doctor who would be operating on him. Drier expected to see bills flowing in after the ...
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Recent Israeli study finds artificial sweeteners may promote diabetes NEW YORK -- Using artificial sweeteners may set the stage for diabetes in some people by hampering the way their bodies handle sugar, suggests a preliminary study done mostly in mice. The authors said they are not recommending any changes in how ...
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Job fears may increase asthma risk Job insecurity, which has increased during Europe's recent economic recession, has been shown to be associated with adverse health outcomes. People who are concerned they may lose their jobs are more likely to develop asthma than those who have job ...
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