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Thai cancer patient gets "last wish" wedding

Monsters and Critics Health News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:51:01 +0100

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Komen Reverses Stance on Planned Parenthood Grants

NYT Health — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:13:12 +0100

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation apologized for its decision to cut grants to Planned Parenthood for cancer screening and said it would restore the funding. (Source: NYT Health)

Norovirus causes most hospital outbreaks

Health News - UPI.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:23:29 +0100

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Norovirus, a pathogen that often causes food poisoning and gastroenteritis, is the leading cause of infectious outbreaks in U.S. hospitals, researchers said. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

For Wounded Vet, Love Pierces the Fog of War

WSJ.com: Health — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:33:28 +0100

Katie Brickman is both Ian Welch's girlfriend and his government-paid caregiver. Mr. Welch, a former Marine, is dealing with post-traumatic shock from his service in Iraq. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

'Cycling gave me my freedom back'

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:28:41 +0100

'How cycling helped me fight my brain tumours' (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Norovirus Sends Hundreds To Hospitals In Boston Area

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:15:33 +0100

BOSTON (CBS) – It’s been a rough cold and flu season so far and now hospitals are being flooded with patients suffering a severe stomach bug. In the MetroWest area, hundreds have visited emergency rooms over the past few weeks. Doctors say the norovirus, a highly contagious stomach flu is to blame. Health officials say once it starts, it’s very difficult to contain. WBZ-TV’s Ken MacLeod reports var videoCanvas = new WNVideoWidget("WNVideoCanvas", "wnVideo_6706243");videoCanvas.SetWidth(320);videoCanvas.SetHeight(240);videoCanvas.SetVariable("clipId", "6706243");videoCanvas.SetReportingKeywords("CBS.BOSTON");videoCanvas.SetAdvertisingZone("CBS.BOSTON/worldnowplayer");videoCanvas.SetVariable("offFaceColor", "afaeae");videoCanvas.SetVariable("overFaceColor", "ffffff");...

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Pathogen detected in raw milk from Pa.

Health News - UPI.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:44:11 +0100

BALTIMORE, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Maryland health officials have confirmed the presence of Campylobacter jejuni in two unopened raw milk samples purchased from a Pennsylvanian farm. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Photos on School Lunch Trays Boost Veggie IntakePhotos on School Lunch Trays Boost Veggie Intake

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:19:52 +0100

A simple intervention, whereby photographs of green beans and carrots were placed in lunch trays in a school cafeteria, has had some success in boosting consumption of these vegetables among elementary schoolchildren. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Can Too Much Texting Make Teens Shallow?

WebMD Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:16:51 +0100

Teens and young adults who text frequently -- such as more than 300 text messages a day -- may be risking more than sore thumbs, according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health)

First lady's push-ups raise fitness bar

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:15:54 +0100

Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres put on an impressive push-up demonstration -- setting a great example for other women their age. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Power-Transmission Technology Could Radically Change LVADPower-Transmission Technology Could Radically Change LVAD

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:04:09 +0100

New wireless technology used to power implantable ventricular assist devices has the potential to make them far safer than ever before and bring the therapy to patients at earlier stages of heart failure than are currently recommended. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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CMS Draft of Proposed Coverage for TAVI CMS Draft of Proposed Coverage for TAVI

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:54:19 +0100

The CMS has issued a draft of the conditions under which it will provide coverage for transcatheter aortic-valve replacements, as the technology begins to be rolled out in the US. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Heart Failure Linked to Loss of Brain Gray Matter Heart Failure Linked to Loss of Brain Gray Matter

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:00 +0100

Heart failure is associated with a decline in mental function and loss of gray matter in the brain, which may make it more difficult for patients to follow instructions regarding their medication, a new Australian study has found. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Metastatic Prostate Cancer Often Untreated

MedPage Today State Required CME — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:43:12 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- SAN FRANCISCO — Prostate cancer that has already spread to other organs at time of diagnosis is left untreated in 11% of cases, and demographics make a difference in the decision, researchers reported. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)

Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Asthma

WebMD Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:30:23 +0100

New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)

Traffic-related asthma costs two cities big money

Reuters: Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:28:14 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Traffic pollution may cost two California cities millions each year in managing children's asthma, a new study suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Lyme Disease Ticks Endemic in Northeast, Northern MidwestLyme Disease Ticks Endemic in Northeast, Northern Midwest

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:26:35 +0100

Field researchers have generated a detailed map that they hope will guide appropriate diagnosis and more targeted treatment for patients suspected of having Lyme disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

HealthPop video: Long hours are depressing, scientists zap rats

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:20:00 +0100

Working long hours linked to depression; Ultrasounds could be the key to male birth control; And, a special "What the Health" segment on babies, from CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Guidelines Lead Femtosecond Laser Users to Billing Safe HarborsGuidelines Lead Femtosecond Laser Users to Billing Safe Harbors

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:19:08 +0100

New guidelines aid femtosecond laser users in Medicare billing compliance. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularity

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:06:15 +0100

Raw milk from a dairy in Pennsylvania is now linked to 38 illnesses in four states, and the farm has temporarily suspended sales. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

How to Improve Refractive Outcomes After Cataract SurgeryHow to Improve Refractive Outcomes After Cataract Surgery

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:56:39 +0100

What do you do when the refractive outcome after cataract surgery does not meet your target? Dr. Roger Steinert offers advice on how to best manage these cases and fine-tune the results. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Minn. food company recalls about 1 million eggs in 34 states

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:50:30 +0100

A Minnesota food company is recalling more than a million hard-cooked eggs distributed to 34 states after testing revealed some may be contaminated ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

FDA Approves Once-A-Day Drug for Type 2 DiabetesFDA Approves Once-A-Day Drug for Type 2 Diabetes

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:49:40 +0100

Merck's extended-release combination of sitaglipin and metformin has been approved as a once-daily tablet for type 2 diabetes. FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly: study

Reuters: Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:48:15 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a new study. (Source: Reuters: Health)

National Wear Red Day spotlights heart disease in women

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:42:50 +0100

American Heart Association spreads awareness for number one killer for women (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

New map pinpoints Lyme disease risk areas

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:33:19 +0100

Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

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Officials Warn of Possible Rabies in Rhode IslandOfficials Warn of Possible Rabies in Rhode Island

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:25:33 +0100

A crowd of onlookers in downtown Providence may have been exposed to rabies last month by a bat that a man was carrying in a box, health officials said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

Komen Reverses on Planned Parenthood

WSJ.com: Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:24:17 +0100

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity said it was reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

Robotic Surgery: Ready for Prime Time in Endometrial Cancer?Robotic Surgery: Ready for Prime Time in Endometrial Cancer?

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:20:17 +0100

Laparoscopic hysterectomy reduces complications and improves quality of life, but it is still not widely embraced, and the benefits of robotic surgery remain unclear. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Video: HealthPop: Bummers, babies and birth control

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:01:03 +0100

People who work 11-plus hours a day are two-and-a-half times more likely to become depressed than those clock out after seven or eight; Also, ultrasounds could be the key to birth control for men; And, a special "What the Health" segment on babies. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study

Reuters: Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:26 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell

WebMD Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:55 +0100

When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Alzheimer’s Questionnaire, a set of 21 yes or no questions that can be answered by a loved one or caregiver, may help answer it. (Source: WebMD Health)

Egg recall in 34 states over Listeria concerns: Full details

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:52:50 +0100

Minnesota-based food company recalling more than one million hard-cooked eggs after positive tests for Listeria bacteria (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin in Heart Failure: WARCEFAspirin as Effective as Warfarin in Heart Failure: WARCEF

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:47:09 +0100

Although there was an edge for warfarin for those treated for 4 or more years, there is "no compelling" reason to anticoagulate these patients, researchers say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Moms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' WeightMoms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' Weight

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:24:24 +0100

Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with a heavier child, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

People Pleasers May Overeat at Parties

WebMD Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:23:08 +0100

People pleasers may want to steer clear of this weekend’s Super Bowl parties in order to avoid a dietary fumble. (Source: WebMD Health)

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US Senator Flags Concerns About Medco-Express DealUS Senator Flags Concerns About Medco-Express Deal

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:22:23 +0100

Pharmacy benefits company Express Scripts' plan to buy rival Medco Health Solutions Inc raises "serious competition concerns" because it could lead to higher costs for some bigger employers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

US Judge: Health Labels May Stem Tobacco Co RightsUS Judge: Health Labels May Stem Tobacco Co Rights

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:19:50 +0100

A federal rule requiring large graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertising may violate the free speech rights of tobacco companies, a U.S. district court judge said at a hearing. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

Lack of Sunlight, Vitamin D Tied to Stroke Risk (CME/CE)

MedPage Today State Required CME — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:19:43 +0100

NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- Too much sunlight is bad for the skin, but not enough may be a risk factor for stroke, according to a study presented here at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)

Special Report: The French Breast Implant ScandalSpecial Report: The French Breast Implant Scandal

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:17:40 +0100

In March 2010, a pair of health inspectors acting on a tip paid a three-day visit to a factory in this hilly town on the Mediterranean coast. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

Well Blog: Kale for Everyone!

NYT Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:08:10 +0100

A recent trip to the neighborhood farmers' market inspired Martha Rose Shulman to spend the next six days cooking with kale. (Source: NYT Health)

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No Stroke Prevention Benefit of Clopidogrel Plus AspirinNo Stroke Prevention Benefit of Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:02:42 +0100

A new study shows that the combination clopidogrel and aspirin increases risk of hemorrhage and mortality including non-vascular mortality vs aspirin alone. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

US Pediatricians Recommend Routine HPV Vaccination For Boys

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0100

As part of a revised standard published this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics says boys should be routinely vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. Although there are dozens of types of HPV, vaccines can protect both male and females against some of the more common types that can lead to disease and cancer... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

'Arctic Oscilliation' Behind Season's Mixed Winter Weather

NPR Health and Science — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0100

For snow fans in the contiguous US, this winter has left much to be desired. The warm and mild season in the lower 48 and the wild snow dumps and cold weather up north in Alaska can be blamed largely on a weather pattern called "arctic oscillation." Audie Cornish gets an explanation of the weather phenomenon from meteorologist Jeffrey Masters.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)

'Arctic Oscilliation' Responsible For Mixed Winter Weather

NPR Health and Science — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0100

New USDA Map May Mean Earlier Planting In North

NPR Health and Science — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0100

A new map out from the USDA has some northern gardeners hoping to grow plants that used to be considered too fragile for cold weather zones. The hardiness zone chart is about a half zone warmer than the last one issued in 1990. The USDA says the changes are not due to global warming, but to more sophisticated mapping methods. Seed sellers and buyers say that, whatever the reason, the warmer temperatures expand possibilities for planting this spring.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)

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Ohio Appalachian Residents' Views on Smoke-free Laws and Cigarette Warning Labels

Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:53:51 +0100

Presents results from a study that explored attitudes and beliefs of residents in Ohio Appalachia relating to smoke-free laws and public health policies in place to reduce smoking and smoking-related diseases. -- (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)

Sex: 7 Mistakes Men Make

WebMD Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:46:15 +0100

Sex mistakes made by men who have sex with women are explained by experts. (Source: WebMD Health)

Komen reverses decision on funding Planned Parenthood

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:43:02 +0100

Amid pressure and furor from critics, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation reversed a decision to end Planned Parenthood grants. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

World Cancer Day Emphasizes PreventionWorld Cancer Day Emphasizes Prevention

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:37:35 +0100

World Cancer Day 2012 will focus on preventing cancer and emphasize that up to one third of common cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

A Time for Unity

AIBS BioScience Editorials — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:27:54 +0100

Although the US public remains for the most part favorably disposed to scientists, politically inspired efforts to discredit some kinds of science continue and could gain traction during what is likely to be an angry election year. Researchers, especially those working in fields that do not seem to offer the near-term promise of profitable products, have good reason to be apprehensive about their funding. Budget anxieties are driving up pressure on legislators to enact substantial cuts, and the brinksmanship on Capitol Hill suggests that ill-considered measures could be enacted through political grandstanding. Researchers worried about the future of the research enterprise should make efforts to stay informed and be ready to argue for its importance whenever the opportunity arises. The Un...

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White House Begins to Map Course toward Bio-Based Economy

Washington Watch — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:26:34 +0100

Politicians and pundits clogged the airwaves last year with rhetoric about the state of the nation's economy. Amid this noise, a few economic policy initiatives did begin to take shape. For instance, last fall, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a request for comments on a draft policy to stimulate the bioeconomy. Scientists have long asserted that research is an investment that yields economic prosperity. A growing number of scientists and engineers have more recently advised that the biological sciences are poised to inspire transformative discoveries that can solve persistent problems while stimulating new economic opportunities. Indeed, in 2009, the National Research Council (NRC) released a 112-page report, A New Biology for the 21st Century: Ensuri...

Komen Breast Cancer Group Reverses Decision That Cut Off Planned Parenthood

NYT Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:25:41 +0100

After days of public outcry, Susan G. Komen for the Cure said it would again make Planned Parenthood eligible for grants for breast cancer screening. (Source: NYT Health)

Walgreen Same-Store Sales Decline

WSJ.com: Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:22:33 +0100

Walgreen's same-store sales slid 4.6% in January as the drugstore chain's prescriptions sales were battered by the loss of major customer Express Scripts. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

HPV vaccine now recommended for all boys, CDC says

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:18:30 +0100

At least 50 percent of sexually active men and women get will get infected with human papillomavirus at some point, according to CDC (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Komen Reverses Move to Cut Planned Parenthood FundingKomen Reverses Move to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:18:29 +0100

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which had thrust the world's largest breast cancer charity into a deeply politicized controversy. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Wellness & Recovery Toolkit

Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:13:06 +0100

Helps mental health agencies integrate health and wellness measures into their service settings. -- Maine Department of Health and Human Services (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)

Nerve disorder does not recur after later vaccines: study

Reuters: Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:07:17 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns by some that vaccines might cause a crippling nerve disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, a new study finds that people who receive vaccines after previously having been diagnosed with the condition do not experience any flare-ups. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Diet High in Processed Meat Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk in Populations With High Diabetes Rate

Diabetes News from dLife.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:05:40 +0100

February 2, 2012 (University of Washington) — Diabetes risk is increased in men and women who eat a diet that is high in processed meats, according to a study published online this week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Processed meats include hot dogs, lunch meat, sausages and canned meats. read more (Source: Diabetes News from dLife.com)

Susan G. Komen Starts U-Turn After Planned Parenthood Cut-Off

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0100

After announcing that it was going to cut funding for Planned Parenthood's breast screenings, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a breast cancer foundation, today announced that it is changing its funding criteria, meaning it will probably resume funding to Planned Parenthood, a sexual health organization. The public outcry regarding alleged reasons for Planned Parenthood being dropped as a grantee by Komen appears to have taken the breast cancer charity by surprise... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Child Abuse And Neglect Toll $124 Billion, USA

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0100

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published in Child Abuse and Neglect - The International Journal, reveals that the total lifetime estimated financial costs that is associated with just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment, including physical and sexual abuse, psychological abuse and neglect, is about 124 billion U.S. dollars. The researchers examined confirmed incidents of child maltreatment over the period of one year and found 1,740 fatal and 579,000 non-fatal cases... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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West Africa: Yellow Fever Outbreaks Hit Cameroon and Ghana

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:56:35 +0100

[UN News] The United Nations is backing a mass vaccination campaign under way in northern Cameroon, where a new outbreak of yellow fever has killed at least seven people. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

999 patients failed by third of ambulance trusts

Telegraph Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:41:36 +0100

A third of ambulance trusts are now failing to reach enough of the most seriously ill patients within the required time, new figures show. (Source: Telegraph Health)

Anaesthetic use linked to ADHD

Telegraph Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:33:46 +0100

Children repeatedly exposed to anaesthetic early in life are more likely to develop Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), an American study suggests. (Source: Telegraph Health)

Malaria may kill twice as many as previously reported, study shows

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:18:41 +0100

New report doubles estimated death toll from malaria (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Lawmaker Calls for Bipartisan Support for Cancer ResearchLawmaker Calls for Bipartisan Support for Cancer Research

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:02:52 +0100

According to one researcher, cancer is having its AZT moment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Pharmaceutical Legislation Changes In Europe - EMA and Member States Prepare

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100

Preparations are underway at the European Medicines Agency together with European Member States and the European Commission, for the introduction of the new pharmacovigilance legislation in July this year. The new legislation will represent the biggest change to the legal framework since The Agency was founded in 1995. The Agency is finalizing their preparations for the inaugural meeting of the new Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC), which is scheduled for 19 July 2012... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Most GP Complaints Resolved Locally, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100

According to an analysis of complaints in the latest edition of inpractice, the Medical Defense Union's journal that appears twice a year and is aimed at GP practice manager members covering topics like complaints, RCN indemnity changes and dealing with estranged parents, over 90% of 2,410 complaints made by GP members in the year April 2009/2010 seem to have been resolved locally. According to the MDU, this quota represents a great achievement made by practice managers who frequently take a lead in managing complaints... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Six-Organ Transplant Girl Goes Home Today

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100

After 100 days in hospital and undergoing a complicated 6-organ transplant, 9-year-old Alannah Shevenell, from Maine, leaves Boston Children's Hospital today and goes home. Alannah has been treated for a rare form of cancer; an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor continued to grow after all possible treatments failed, and was compromising her internal organs. A team of surgeons, led by Dr. Heung Bae Kim, the hospital's Pediatric Transplant Center director, performed the transplant procedure of Alannah's liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, small intestine and esophagus... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Drone Technology Reaches New Heights

NPR Health and Science — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are replacing boots on the ground in some wars. Commercially, UAVs are being used for things like crop-dusting and flood mapping. Experts discuss advances in drone technology and how to address legal and privacy concerns that stem from their use.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)

Physician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash FlowPhysician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash Flow

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:55:34 +0100

The president of the Medical Group Management Association is urging HHS to postpone enforcement of the new standard for electronic claims until June 30, lest some practices shut down. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Africa: Study - Malaria Death Toll Nearly Twice the Official Count, Kills Many Adults

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:34:10 +0100

[KPLU] A new global estimate of malaria deaths by researchers in Seattle has revealed the death toll is much greater than most experts had thought -- and is not, as had been universally assumed, mostly a killer of children. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding

Reuters: Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:31:44 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Susan G. Komen for the Cure said on Friday it was retreating from a decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, and apologized for a move that thrust the world's largest breast cancer charity into a deeply politicized controversy. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Africa: Malaria Kills Twice As Many People As Previously Thought, Research Finds

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:23:55 +0100

[Guardian Network] Dateline - Malaria kills twice as many people every year as formerly believed, taking 1.2 million lives and causing the deaths not only of babies but also older children and adults, according to research that overturns decades of assumptions about one of the world's most lethal diseases. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Komen Foundation Urged to Restore Planned Parenthood Funds

NYT Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:20:08 +0100

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation was faced with dissension in its own ranks and roiling anger online over its decision to end its long partnership with Planned Parenthood. (Source: NYT Health)

Obesity, Mental Illness 'Dangerously Linked'Obesity, Mental Illness 'Dangerously Linked'

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:19:00 +0100

The complex link between obesity and mental illness involves several driving factors, all of which should be considered when choosing effective interventions, researchers say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Zoos tighten security as threat of animal poaching grows

Guardian Unlimited Science — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:12:52 +0100

Despite its size, many feel the illegal trade in wildlife is not getting the attention or resources it deservesOpening the door to the animal house, passing a rhino on the way and patting the giraffe inside, Sarah Forsyth points out small white boxes that dot the walls. "Everywhere you look there's a detector or a motion sensor," she says, chuckling in front of one that presented the security firm with a peculiarly zoo-specific problem. "These are the ones the giraffe were licking."She can laugh about it now, but two months ago, when Colchester zoo decided to put in place its new £300,000 alarm system, Forsyth's overriding emotions were panic and disbelief. As curator of the resident rhinos – five southern whites – she is responsible for their care and protection. So when the National...

Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:09:21 +0100

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Well Blog: Think Like a Doctor: Sleeping Wife Solved!

NYT Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:06:33 +0100

Readers solve the mystery of a 43-year-old healthy and active woman who suddenly falls asleep and can't be awakened. (Source: NYT Health)

Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis - Update

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0100

The World Health Organization (WHO) has ongoing programs to improve and monitor tuberculosis (TB). The WHO's 2011 report on global TB control provides the most comprehensive information ever collected on the problems and issues of disease, as well as deaths caused by TB and multidrug-resistant TB (i.e. disease marked by in vitro resistance to at least isoniazid and rifampicin). They also look at treatment outcomes, financing mechanisms and new TB diagnostics, drugs and vaccines... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Sen. Udall Drafting Bill to Kill Telemedicine Barriers

News stories via the Rural Assistance Center — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:43:47 +0100

Government Health IT article reports that Sen. Tom Udall (D-Utah) anticipates introducing a bill this spring to make it easier for physicians to practice telemedicine in many states instead of applying for a separate license for each state. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)

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Africa: Malaria Mortality 'Underestimated'

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:37:46 +0100

[IRIN] London - A new attempt to quantify malaria deaths over the past 30 years suggests the death toll, especially among adults, has been greatly underestimated. The figures also show the fragility of the gains made in fighting the disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Poison arrest nurse loses appeal

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:32:55 +0100

A nurse arrested and later freed over the poisoning deaths of patients at Stepping Hill Hospital loses an appeal against her sacking. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Malaria kills twice as many as thought: study

Reuters: Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:32:15 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Malaria kills more than 1.2 million people worldwide a year, nearly twice as many as previously thought, according to new research published on Friday that questions years of assumptions about the mosquito-borne disease. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Febuary eFactor

Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:31:33 +0100

Weis addresses industrial hygiene group on mineral fibers LST fellow makes a move from lab bench to global health Former NIEHS staff fellow named vice chancellor Staffers and trainees gain toxicology certification NIH turns 125 Public health officials work to keep research first during a tough economy Prins honored by University of Illinois at Chicago NIEHS Public Interest Partner honored Superfund promotes safe drinking water at Agua Fria Festival Registration is underway for NIEHS and HHS national research conference NTP toxicologist Kamal Abdo remembered Minisymposium brings epigenetic experts to NIEHS BPA researchers meet for updates and assessment Women's health takes the spotlight Study estimates millions have autoantibodies that target their own tissues Fry maps arsen...

'Deep Mistrust' of Psychoactive Meds' Efficacy Unfounded'Deep Mistrust' of Psychoactive Meds' Efficacy Unfounded

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:15:10 +0100

Drugs used to treat psychiatric illnesses are just as effective as those used to treat common medical illnesses, according to a new meta-analysis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Africa: Malaria Kills Nearly Twice as Many People Than Previously Thought

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:06:11 +0100

[Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation] Washington, DC - Despite assumptions that mainly young children die from the disease, 42% of 1.2 million deaths occur in older children and adults. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Suicide Recommendations Lead To Drop In Suicides Across England And Wales

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0100

According to new research published by The Lancet, there has been a substantial decrease in suicide rates among health authorities across England and Wales that adopted a new range of suicide recommendations. The recommendations were made by the National Confidential Inquiry (NCI) into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness in the 1990s, a project that is striving to monitor suicide and enhance health-care quality in the UK... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Overeater? 8 tricks to feel full quick

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:53:24 +0100

Want to stop overeating, but don't know how? These simple tips may help (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Living to 100 can be done, cancer expert says

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:50:40 +0100

Dr. David Agus, author of New York Times best-seller "The End of Illness" says prevention is key to avoiding disease (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

South Africa: Six Malaria Cases Confirmed in Tshwane

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:42:15 +0100

[SAPA] Six people have been diagnosed with malaria in Tshwane in Gauteng without visiting malaria areas, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

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Why Does the QRS Morphology Change?Why Does the QRS Morphology Change?

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:34:11 +0100

Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Women, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk Women, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:29:03 +0100

Is the effect of diabetes on cardiovascular risk greater among women than men? Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

South Africa: Cancer - Know Your Chances

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:24:29 +0100

[Health-e] World Cancer Day is commemorated on 4 February and the theme for this year's celebration is: "Together it is possible". (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Health bodies reject NHS reforms

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:23:39 +0100

Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Judicious Urinary Tract Imaging in Pediatric UTIJudicious Urinary Tract Imaging in Pediatric UTI

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:23:31 +0100

A more restrictive algorithm for the management of pediatric UTI is evaluated. Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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EMR: Efficiency Mauled Repeatedly EMR: Efficiency Mauled Repeatedly

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:21:19 +0100

Dr. John Marshall says that his efficiency as a clinician is undermined as he spends more and more time entering data into the EMR with less and less administrative support. Is there a way out? Medscape Hematology-Oncology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Namaste, travelers! SFO opens airport yoga room

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:18:43 +0100

Stressed out by flying? Northern California travelers can now find their inner calm in the Yoga Room at San Francisco International Airport. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Zimbabwe: Typhoid Outbreak Hits Harare

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:14:55 +0100

[RNW Africa] Zimbabwe - Since last October, when the disease broke out, some 1,500 people in Zimbabwe's capital Harare have fallen victim to typhoid. The authorities blame restaurants and food vendors; the citizens blame the authorities. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Scientists call for curbs on own research on deadly bird flu virus

Guardian Unlimited Science — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:06:00 +0100

Virus experts in the US say outbreak of genetically engineered bird flu could be worst influenza pandemic in historyA group of the leading virus experts in the US has called for new, permanent restrictions on research in the face of a new genetically engineered flu virus that could kill half the population of the world.Scientists are currently observing a 60-day moratorium on research into the bird flu virus, after two groups found a way to make it infectious through airborne transmission.An outbreak of this virus could be worse than the 1918 Spanish flu that killed tens of millions of people, warned Michael Osterholm – who has led research into previous dangerous outbreaks – at a public meeting on censorship in science in New York on Thursday night."Frankly, I don't want a virus out t...

Maine girl home after 6-organ transplant

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:05:11 +0100

Alannah Shevenell, 9, needed new stomach, liver, spleen, small intestine, pancreas, esophagus after all were squashed by tumor (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

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Health roundup: Massage, red wine and push-ups

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0100

The benefits of massage and red wine get new scientific backing and the first lady wins a push-up contest. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Video: Can you live to 100?

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:01:43 +0100

Doctor and author David Agus feels too many people die from cancer when there are ways to prevent it from hitting. He talks to Gayle King and Charlie Rose about prevention methods. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Measures Must Be Taken To Prevent Depression In Adolescents

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0100

As one of the most common, unrecognized and untreated health problems among young people, tackling depression is a serious priority for countries worldwide. The psychiatric disorder causes serious social and educational problems for patients, as well as leading to increased risk of suicide and substance abuse. A review of a published article in The Lancet urges that more measures are needed to prevent depression in non-specialist settings, such as schools and communities... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Pet elk denied re-entry to Pennsylvania from W.Va.

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:57:22 +0100

More than a year after the 3-year-old elk escaped from his paddock, he's being denied re-entry to the state from West Virginia. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Wine producers campaign for truth in labeling

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:50:41 +0100

There is a campaign for truth-in-wine-labeling laws supported by a loose-knit cohort of wine regions around the world. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

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Lung Tumor Grows, but Must Chemo Change?Lung Tumor Grows, but Must Chemo Change?

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:49:43 +0100

Dr. Mark Kris discusses cancer progression, as defined by RECIST criteria, and the situations in which increased tumor size in NSCLC need not prompt a change in standard chemotherapy. Medscape Hematology-Oncology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Equality for all: delivering safe care - seven days a week

The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:44:30 +0100

This publication brings together case studies which demonstrate where extended working days or weeks have been successfully implemented to ensure that patients are able to readily access both acute, elective and reablement services across primary and secondary care. Report NHS Improvement - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)

Preventing Common Pregnancy Problem

MedlinePlus Health News — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:22 +0100

Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes and Pregnancy (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Video: New findings on behavior of Alzheimer's

Health News: CBSNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:34:42 +0100

Two new studies find that Alzheimer's disease seems to spread from cell to cell like an infection. Dr. Karen Duff speaks with Charlie Rose and Gayle King about these new findings. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Malaria death toll possibly twice as high

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:33:54 +0100

Malaria may be killing around twice as many as experts thought, and it could also be hitting older children and adults a new study suggests. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

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Resources for clinical commissioning groups (CCGs)

The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:33:05 +0100

These are resources which may be useful for emerging CCGs. They include guidance and process documents, toolkits and other information around authorisation, governance, establishment and commissioning support. Developing CCGs: towards authorisation Towards establishment: creating responsible and accountable CCGs Developing commissioning support: towards service excellence NHS Commissioning Board - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)

Cancer-stricken woman wins fight with condo over dog

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:26:55 +0100

A condo has allowed a woman with cancer to keep her dog, reversing a decision made earlier because the animal was larger than rules allow. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Well: What Doctors Can Learn From Musicians

NYT Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:04 +0100

Could a coach bring back the intellectual vibrancy from medical-school days for one doctor, the way a music teacher inspires constant growth? (Source: NYT Health)

Well Blog: What Doctors Can Learn From Musicians

NYT Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:04 +0100

Could a coach bring back the intellectual vibrancy from medical-school days for one doctor, the way a music teacher inspires constant growth? (Source: NYT Health)

Paying for quality: an analysis of the impact of the 2012/11 Commissioning for Quality and Innovation Scheme (CQUINs) in London

The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:13:43 +0100

This report provides a detailed analysis of the impact of CQUINs in London, examining which issues were incentivised in 2010/11, how providers performed against their targets, as well the financial impact of this performance. It found that in 2010/11, London hospitals missed out on nearly £22 million of revenue as a result of failing to meet CQUIN goals – some 23% of the total available. Report MHP Health Mandate - news (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)

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Tubby tabby gets revolutionary new knee joint

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:12:10 +0100

The tabby's owners turned to doctors and engineers at North Carolina State University to get him back into mice-catching trim. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Lawmakers delay hearing on school trans fat ban

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:04:44 +0100

A committee was expected to discuss a bill for the toughest regulations to ban trans fat from students, but lawmakers delayed the hearing. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

35 cases of illness tied to Pa. farm's raw milk

USATODAY.com Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:52:19 +0100

Pa. officials say the number of people stricken with illness after consuming raw milk from the same dairy has risen to 35 in four states. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

U.S. religious groups outraged over law on contraception

CTV Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:51:19 +0100

The Obama administration's decision requiring church-affiliated employers to cover birth control was bound to cause an uproar among Roman Catholics and members of other faiths, no matter their beliefs on contraception. (Source: CTV Health)

Ethiopia: Experts Pledge to Eradicate 'Neglected' Diseases

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:44:30 +0100

[IRIN] London - Ten little-known but debilitating diseases will be high on the agenda of the world's pharmaceutical chiefs, health ministers and donor governments after they pledged their support for a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative to wipe out guinea worm, river blindness, trachoma, leprosy, bilharzia and intestinal worms, among other "neglected" diseases. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

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Zimbabwe: Improved Aids Levy Collections Fill Part of Funding Gap

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:34:43 +0100

[PlusNews] Harare - With global funding for on the decline, Zimbabwe's innovative AIDS levy - a 3 percent tax on income - has become a promising source of funding for the country, with a dramatic increase in revenue collected in the past two years. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

San Francisco airport offers yoga for stressed out travellers

CTV Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:10:27 +0100

Travellers in Northern California can now find their inner calm in the Yoga Room at San Francisco International Airport. (Source: CTV Health)

PFI hospitals 'get bailout fund'

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:09:29 +0100

Seven English NHS hospital trusts with debts caused, in part, by PFI repayments are to have access to a £1.5bn government bailout fund. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

PFI hospitals 'get bail-out fund'

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:09:29 +0100

Seven English NHS hospital trusts with debts caused, in part, by PFI repayments are to have access to a £1.5bn government bail-out fund. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Africa: BCI and IBCN Collaborate to Fight Breast Cancer

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:03:58 +0100

[Public Agenda] Breast Cancer Prevention in Africa has taken another dimension with the launch of the International Breast Cancer and Nutrition (IBCN) project, a multinational initiative that seeks to establish the link between diet and breast cancer in Africa. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

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Ghana: Malaria Prevention - 13 Winning Moves for Workers

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:03:56 +0100

[Public Agenda] 1. Build malaria information sharing into the agenda of staff meetings and host question and answer sessions with trained health workers to correct misconceptions about malaria. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Ghana: Capitation Talks End in Deadlock as Ashanti Group Gears Up for Demonstration

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:58:39 +0100

[Ghanaian Chronicle] Kumasi - A MEETING called at the behest of the management of the National Health Insurance Scheme Authority (NHIA) with the aim of talking members of the Ashanti Development Union (ADU) from going ahead with its planned demonstration against the Capitation system, ended in a stalemate as both parties failed to reach any tangible conclusion. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Exclusive: Doctors cheating in dermatology exams

CNN.com - Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:57:30 +0100

Doctors studying to become dermatologists have, for years, shared exam questions by memorizing and writing them down after the test to become board certified, CNN has confirmed. (Source: CNN.com - Health)

UNFPA 2011 Maternal Health Highlights - 05 January 2012

UNFPA News — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:20:46 +0100

It was a busy, successful year for UNFPA as it continued to work in 2011 with partners to address universal access to reproductive health, including maternal health, treatment for obstetric fistula and family planning, and to improve the lives of women and young people around the world. (Source: UNFPA News)

UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer - 17 January 2012

UNFPA News — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:20:46 +0100

UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners, including the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; Sanrio, maker of the popular 'Hello Kitty' doll; UNIQLO, the global clothing company; and Japan Airlines in the Hellosmile Project—a worldwide effort to prevent cervical cancer. (Source: UNFPA News)

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Rewarding the Heroic Work of Midwives in Afghanistan - 20 January 2012

UNFPA News — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:20:46 +0100

KABUL — In mid-December, Maliha walked for five days to reach Faizabad, the capital of Badakhshan, in northeastern Afghanistan, to receive her award as best midwife in the province. She felt proud as she went onstage to be honoured for her work in her community health clinic. (Source: UNFPA News)

Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World - 30 January 2012

UNFPA News — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:20:46 +0100

UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth is unacceptable for Intel Corporation and UNFPA. (Source: UNFPA News)

Cycling and walking for transport: Estimating net health effects from comparison of different transport mode users' self-reported physical activity - Veisten K, Flügel S, Ramjerdi F, Minken H.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:19 +0100

There is comprehensive evidence of the positive health effects of physical activity, and transport authorities can enable this by developing infrastructure for cycling and walking. In particular, cycling to work or to school can be a relatively high intens... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

'Take two and see me in the morning': reflections on the political placebo effect - Orsini M, Saurette P.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:19 +0100

The use of medical metaphors in politics is a well-honed rhetorical strategy. We talk of 'diagnosing' political and social ills; of governments having to 'prescribe tough medicine'; and of politicians 'sugar coating' policies the public doesn't want to swa... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Motorways, tolls and road safety: evidence from Europe - Albalate D, Bel G.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:19 +0100

European governments are increasingly committed to road safety, due to the impact of road accidents in terms of economic loss and as a public health threat. In addition to regulation, providing better road infrastructure is an essential strategy to promote... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

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The effect of job stress on smoking and alcohol consumption - Azagba S, Sharaf MF.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:19 +0100

This paper examines the effect of job stress on two key health risk-behaviors: smoking and alcohol consumption, using data from the Canadian National Population Health Survey. Findings in the extant literature are inconclusive and are mainly based on stand... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Brazil Deploys "Junior Firefighters" to Snuff Out Dengue

IPS Inter Press Service - Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:13 +0100

The government of the state of Rio de Janeiro is unveiling a battery of creative tactics to engage the population in the battle against dengue fever, which is threatening to reach unprecedented epidemic proportions as a new virus strain hits Brazil. (Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health)

The Simple Health System Rules That Create Value

CDC Preventing Chronic Disease — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:10 +0100

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The Evolution of the Steps Program, 2003-2010: Transforming the Federal Public Health Practice of Chronic Disease Prevention

CDC Preventing Chronic Disease — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:10 +0100

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Research4Life

Elsevier Updates: Physics — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Elsevier is a founding partner and leading contributor to Research4Life, a public private partnership, providing developing countries with low or low cost access to academic and peer reviewed content online for four programs HINARI, AGORA, OARE and ARDI. (Source: Elsevier Updates: Physics)

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VIDEO: MPs and the stigma of mental illness

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:57:41 +0100

Comedian Ruby Wax said depression was like "being in a coma, but awake" as the panel debated how politicians should discuss their issues. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Vitamin D - advice on supplements for at risk groups

The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:56:25 +0100

This letter from the Chief Medical Officers for the United Kingdom published today, raises awareness of the risk of vitamin D deficiency amongst certain groups in the population. It contains a list of recommendations issued by all the UK health departments for people at risk on whether they may need to take vitamin D supplements. Letter Department of Health - letters (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)

Sierra Leone: Saudi Arabia Dispatches 30 Doctors to Country

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:51:40 +0100

[Concord] A medical team of Physicians Across Continents (PAC) yesterday February 1 left the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Sierra Leone to deliver free medical treatments to the poor and needy for a period of 10 days. The team is composed of health professionals from Saudi Arabia, America, Russia, Sweden, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Malaysia. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

U.S. girl with six transplants home from hospital

CTV Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:48:57 +0100

A 9-year-old Maine girl is home after undergoing a transplant of six organs to remove a tumour that was spreading throughout her abdomen. (Source: CTV Health)

Commissioning board restricted by Health Bill 'turbulence'

HSJ — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:46:00 +0100

The NHS Commissioning Board is working under “strict limits” on what it can do as the government’s Health Bill battles “turbulence” in Parliament, its chair has said. (Source: HSJ)

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U.S. girl with six transplants heading home from hospital

CTV Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:32:55 +0100

A 9-year-old Maine girl is home after undergoing a transplant of six organs to remove a tumour that was spreading throughout her abdomen. (Source: CTV Health)

3rd Briton dies of Legionnaires' disease in Spanish hotel

CTV Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:22:11 +0100

Spanish health officials say a third British national has died from Legionnaires' disease while vacationing in Spain. (Source: CTV Health)

Amoebic Liver Abscess in USAAmoebic Liver Abscess in USA

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:18:27 +0100

How common are amoebic liver abscesses, and how are they contracted in the first place? Liver International (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - and the 'Joker' Was Death (1)

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:12:06 +0100

[Vanguard] There is no "Good" time for a disease epidemic. Certainly not a deadly hemorrhagic fever, such as Lassa. But the worst possible period is now, when we are so deeply mired in a social crisis. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)