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Health reforms trigger spending shift
New U.S. reforms are poised to dramatically shift the nation's healthcare spending, not only curbing Medicare costs but also pumping more money toward the private sector as roughly 32 million people gain coverage.
Two gene mutations mark deadly ovarian cancer
Researchers have identified two new genetic mutations that cause a significant number of the hardest-to-treat kinds of ovarian cancer, and say they point to a new "on-off" switch for tumors.
U.S. asks appeals court to stay stem cell funding ban
The Obama administration on Wednesday asked an appeals court for an emergency stay that would lift the ban on federal funding of research involving human embryonic stem cells.
B vitamins found to halve brain shrinkage in old
Daily tablets of large doses of B vitamins can halve the rate of brain shrinkage in elderly people with memory problems and may slow their progression toward dementia, data from a British trial showed on Wednesday,
Doctors see eye hazard in powerful laser pointers
A 15-year-old boy damaged his eyes while playing with a laser pointer he'd bought over the Internet, say doctors who warn that dangerously high-powered versions are easily available online.
Pediatrics Group Urges Flu Shots for All Health-Care Workers
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) A group representing
America's pediatricians is urging that flu shots be mandatory for all U.S.
health-care workers in order to protect patients.
America's pediatricians is urging that flu shots be mandatory for all U.S.
health-care workers in order to protect patients.
Pfizer, American Kennel Club reach deal
Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday its animal health unit and the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation entered an exclusive partnership on new areas of research on dog diseases and treatments.
Group backs mandatory flu vaccinations for doctors
The nation's largest pediatricians' group is endorsing mandatory flu vaccinations for doctors, nurses and other health workers.
Higher heart risk seen in younger African Americans
African Americans are known to have a higher rate of heart disease and stroke than whites, and a new study suggests that those excess risks emerge at a relatively young age.
Nasal allergies may affect infants too
A new study adds to evidence that infants and toddlers are not too young to develop nasal allergies, particularly if their parents have a history of the bothersome condition.
Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable
Good news for kids with treatment-resistant asthma: Their breathing troubles just might be treatable.
Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable
Good news for kids with treatment-resistant asthma: Their breathing troubles just might be treatable.
Splint may be as good as cast for kids' wrist fractures
A splint may work just as well as a cast in helping children with non-severe wrist fractures heal, a study published Tuesday suggests.
Pneumococcal shots give space for new strains: study
Fighting pneumococcal disease with immunizations is like trying to hit a moving target because vaccines that zero in on certain strains also make space for new types to develop and dominate, Dutch scientists said on Tuesday.
BPA-laden dental materials prompt caution: doctors
Just had a dental filling? You might be chewing on bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastics ingredient that could have harmful effects on your health.
Quality ratings may channel funds from the poor
Physician performance programs, which reward top-tier doctors, could widen healthcare disparities, researchers warned on Tuesday.
Long-term weight loss may be harmful to health
Long-term weight loss may release into the blood industrial pollutants linked to illnesses like diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers said on Tuesday.
California seeks to fine UnitedHealth up to $9.9 billion
California regulators are seeking fines of up to $9.9 billion from a unit of health insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc, citing mismanaged medical claims, failure to pay doctors and other lapses.
NIH to use BP cash to study oil spill health effects
The U.S. National Institutes of Health said on Tuesday it would use $10 million from BP to start a multiyear study to look at the potential health effects from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:
of ClinicalConnection.com:
Repeat DUI Offenders Have Reasoning Deficits: Study
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Repeat impaired-driving
offenders have subtle deficits in their decision-making abilities that may
not be detected through conventional tests, says a new study.
offenders have subtle deficits in their decision-making abilities that may
not be detected through conventional tests, says a new study.
Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Many Heart Patients Place False Hope in Angioplasty
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Many heart patients harbor
the misguided notion that angioplasty, a common procedure to open clogged
arteries, will also cut their risk of heart attacks and death, a new study
shows.
the misguided notion that angioplasty, a common procedure to open clogged
arteries, will also cut their risk of heart attacks and death, a new study
shows.
Struggle to agree UN summit kickstart for Millennium goals
World powers are moving slowly toward an accord on the strategy to be embraced at a looming United Nations summit aiming to get the lofty Millennium Development Goals back on track.
Emergency Visits for Stomach Pain Rose Over Decade
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- More Americans are
visiting hospital emergency departments because of abdominal pain, but the
percentage of emergency visits that involve chest pain are decreasing, a
new government report shows.
visiting hospital emergency departments because of abdominal pain, but the
percentage of emergency visits that involve chest pain are decreasing, a
new government report shows.
Spain's Basque region moves to ban smoking in cars
The government of Spain's northern Basque region said Wednesday it had approved a stringent anti-smoking law which will make it illegal to light up inside a car if a minor is present.
Anti-alcohol vigilantes attack drinking Russians: police
A gang of anti-alcohol vigilantes has targeted beer-sipping Russians in a series of attacks on the streets of the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, local police said Wednesday.
Prince Charles throws open garden for green festival
Prince Charles was to open the grounds of his London home to the public Wednesday for a garden party aiming to promote sustainability with a mix of weird and wonderful exhibits and displays.
AP Exclusive: Back to work after salmonella case
The peanut industry executive whose filthy processing plants were blamed in a salmonella outbreak two years ago that killed nine people and sickened hundreds more is back in the business.
CVS Caremark to give away up to $5M in flu shots
CVS Caremark Corp. said Wednesday it will give away up to $5 million in seasonal flu vaccinations to people without health insurance.
Record Hong Kong air pollution sparks protest
Roadside air pollution in Hong Kong hit record highs in the first six months of the year, hurting public health and economic competitiveness compared with Asian rivals, activists and lawmakers said on Tuesday.
Health Tip: When You Feed Baby Formula
(HealthDay News) -- Baby formula is designed for infants a year
old or younger who aren't breast-fed.
old or younger who aren't breast-fed.
Health Care Reform: Is There a Doctor in the House?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Health reform will put insurance
cards in the hands of tens of millions of previously uninsured Americans.
Many will need physicals, immunizations, preventive screening tests and
care for chronic health co...
cards in the hands of tens of millions of previously uninsured Americans.
Many will need physicals, immunizations, preventive screening tests and
care for chronic health co...
Men Seem More Susceptible to Memory Problems Than Women
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly men are more
likely to suffer memory problems than women, new research shows.
likely to suffer memory problems than women, new research shows.
Young Parents May Be Especially Prone to Depression
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Many parents experience
depression during the first 12 years of their children's lives and the
risk is highest during the first year after birth, a new study has
found.
depression during the first 12 years of their children's lives and the
risk is highest during the first year after birth, a new study has
found.
Health Tip: Stay Safe Around the School Bus
(HealthDay News) -- Teaching children to take precautions while
waiting for, entering and exiting a school bus can help keep them
safe.
waiting for, entering and exiting a school bus can help keep them
safe.
U.S. judge refuses to lift ban on government stem cell funds
A U.S. judge refused on Tuesday to lift a ban on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research despite Obama administration warnings it would set back key research and cost more than a thousand jobs.
US judge denies request to lift stem cell funds ban
A US federal judge denied Tuesday the White House's request to drop his decision to temporarily block federal funding for embryonic stem cell research pending an appeal of the decision.
Wyeth paid writers to promote hormone therapy: study
Drugmaker Wyeth used ghostwriters to play up the benefits and downplay the harm of hormone replacement therapy in articles published in medical journals, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
Judge won't let stem cell money keep flowing
A federal judge on Tuesday refused to lift his order blocking federal funding for some stem cell research, saying that a "parade of horribles" predicted by federal officials would not happen.