Health News & Medical Events

NEW YORK – Johnson & Johnson issued a massive recall Friday of over-the-counter drugs including Tylenol, Motrin and St. Joseph's aspirin because of a moldy smell that has made people sick.  Read..

Scientists at the University of York, UK, have published the first genetic map of Artemisia annua, a medicinal herb which is used for malaria treatment.  Read..

Four days after Haiti's massive earthquake, efforts are under way to bury the dead as thousands of bodies lay crumpled in the streets of Port-au-Prince.  Read..

US scientists have found a way they believe may cut the number of mistakes made by medical staff looking for breast and cervical cancers.  Read..

PORTLAND, Ore. - A new report suggests a large number of eighth-graders in Oregon have taken part in the “choking game,’’ the dangerous practice of choking one another to get a feeling of euphoria.  Read..

Not long ago, a friend confessed that her son, who spends much of his free time volunteering at a children’s hospital and who is applying to medical school, has been particularly anxious about his future. “His test scores are just O.K.,” my friend said, the despair in her voice nearly palpable. “I know he’d be a great doctor, but who he is doesn’t seem to matter to medical schools as much as how he does on tests.”  Read..

San Dimas, CA, January 14, 2009 (PressReleasePoint)-- CRAIC Technologies, the leader in UV-visible-NIR microspectroscopy innovation,  Read..

Patients may have to be prescribed higher doses of antibiotics because of rising rates of obesity, say doctors.  Read..

Tuesday's earthquake could decimate what fragile medical care exists in the struggling country.  Read..

Teens who stay up past midnight at higher risk for serious mental issues  Read..

A prompt visit to the dermatologist can lead to diagnosis and treatment of your hair loss.  Read..

An expert has told an inquest examining the deaths of two patients that EU doctors "lack understanding" of some strong drugs used in the UK.  Read..

Democratic leaders negotiating a compromise health care bill appear likely to reject a House provision requiring employers to offer generous coverage to their workers or else pay a steep payroll tax, specialist say  Read..

A group of House lawmakers plans to ask Congress to block deals in which they say makers of name-brand drugs directly or indirectly pay generic makers to delay competition from cheaper generic alternatives.  Read..

Dr. Alexander Golbin is a remarkable sleep physician who has been working with sleep disorders in children for over 30 years. He and  Read..

The image of cocaine as a "safe party drug" is a myth that must be dispelled, say UK experts, as a study shows the drug is linked to 3% of sudden deaths.  Read..

Watching too much television can make you feel a bit brain-dead. According to a new study, it might also take years off your life.  Read..

HANOI, Vietnam – Nearly half of all births in China are delivered by cesarean section, the world's highest rate, according to a survey by the World Health Organization — a shift toward modernization that isn't necessarily a good thing.  Read..

Studies show that cardiac rehab helps heart attack survivors avoid future trouble. So why do so few take advantage of it?  Read..

First New York City required restaurants to cut out trans fat. Then it made restaurant chains post calorie counts on their menus. Now it wants to protect people from another health scourge: salt.  Read..

Study reveals mechanism that adjusts fat burning Tuesday, January 05,  Read..

One in eight men screened for prostate cancer will test positive when they do not have the disease, a major European trial has shown.  Read..

Surgeons can now practise keyhole surgery to remove tumors on a "virtual 3D liver" before doing it in real patients; the new system, developed under the pan-European EUREKA Odysseus project, will help to reduce risks to patients and also enable surgeons to take expert advice before doing operations.  Read..

WASHINGTON — The plan for broad use of X-ray body scanners to detect bombs or weapons under airline passengers’ clothes has rekindled a debate about the safety of delivering small doses of radiation to millions of people — a process some experts say is certain to result in a few additional cancer deaths.  Read..

A urine test that can differentiate between dangerous and safe snoring is possible, say researchers at the University of Chicago.  Read..

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says one of the flavourings used to give smoke flavour to meat, cheese or fish, may be toxic to humans.  Read..

American Trade Association (ATA), a Not-for-profit organization, has launched many Insurance plans for their members in the age group between 18 and 64.  Read..

Citing mistakes made in the 1957 flu pandemic, federal officials on Thursday urged hesitant Americans to get vaccinated now against swine flu to prevent any possibility of another wave of illness and deaths.  Read..

After all the concern over possible damage to health from using mobile phones, scientists have found a potential benefit from radiation.  Read..

GlobalData has estimated the global AML therapeutics market to be valued at $174m in 2009. It is expected to grow to $329m with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.5% by 2016. This growth is primarily attributed to the increase in competition among the existing products and also the strong pipeline with more emerging therapies. Pfizer and Genzyme remain the market leaders within the global AML Therapeutics market. Globally, the US remains the largest market for AML therapeutics, and was valued at $104m in 2009, and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% over the next seven years to reach $198m by 2016. However, with most of the demand coming from the developed economies, the global AML therapeutics market activity is potentially due for a paradigm shift  Read..

With booming growth of e-commerce, online pharmacy is catching the attention of millions of people throughout the world. With hectic schedules in life, people are facing shortage of time and in such a situation, it is an amazing way of obtaining desired medicine without leaving home, without visiting a doctor  Read..

Many people don’t realize that many obesity surgical procedures are not covered by medical insurance in the United States. However, hundreds of Americans seek various obesity surgical procedures, including bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric balloon surgery, laparoscopic surgery, tummy tuck, and liposuction or ‘liposculpture’ south of the border in Mexicali. Facilities in this area of Mexico are excellent and growing increasingly popular with Americans venturing to Mexico and other Latin American destinations for superlative, experienced and affordable weight loss and obesity surgical procedures  Read..

Affordable Healthcare options are not many in the United States of America. Nearly half the population is staggering under the load of financial problems resulting from unpaid bills. Recession has taken its toll and with unemployment on the increase, the “quiet crisis” that is spreading across the nation is creating undue stress and havoc.  Read..

A Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) system is primarily used by hospitals and physicians to reduce medication errors and increase patient safety. Apart from patient safety, the CPOE system also provides benefits such as easy integration between medical records decision support systems. It also reduces adverse drug events so as to offer significant economic savings. Further, it decreases delay in order completion and allows order entry at point-of-care. The financial benefits realized by CPOE implementation and reduction in adverse medical events are the primary forces, driving the CPOE systems market.  Read..

Affordable healthcare is the most disconcerting problem faced by the citizens all over the world today. The U.S of America is facing what is termed as a “quiet crisis” with its healthcare problems. Many people are facing financial bankruptcy and ruin due to medical emergencies. The country is in dire need of affordable healthcare solutions and the government is working hard to work around this grave issue  Read..

Looking for a brighter smile or straighter teeth? Cosmetic dentistry abroad is growing more popular by the day, especially as more Americans venture south of the border to take care of dental implant Treatment, dental bridge care and cosmetic implant dentistry or cosmetic laser treatments  Read..

The Food and Drug Administration has just approved a new, less-invasive technique for liposuction using lasers.  Read..

New Jersey, US: InfoPro Learning, one of the world’s leading providers of learning solutions, has announced the launch of its first ever, online training course on Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG).  Read..

Two major long-term clinical trials presented today at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting showed that Pfizer's COX-2 inhibitor, Celebrex (celecoxib), helps stop the growth of pre-cancerous polyps (adenomas) that can lead to colon cancer.  Read..

FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg today sent a letter to America’s health care professionals thanking them for their efforts during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak and providing information on safety monitoring of the 2009 H1N1 vaccines.  Read..

The FDA is recommending that the public not consume any varieties of HAPPYTOT Stage 4 and certain varieties of HAPPYBABY Stage 1 and Stage 2 baby foods in pouches distributed by Nurture Inc. The firm is recalling these products because some pouches are leaking or swollen. Swollen or leaking pouches may indicate problems with the product, including possible contamination by bacteria that can cause illness, or that the packaging has been compromised and is at risk of bacterial contamination.  Read..

Current data do not support increased risks for stroke, heart attack, or death
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that data from a recent review of the Spiriva HandiHaler, a long-acting respiratory treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), do not support an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, or death in patients using the medicine.  Read..

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.  Read..

FDA Basics aims to help consumers gain better understanding of agency  Read..

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Actemra (tocilizumab) on Friday to treat adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who have not adequately responded to or cannot tolerate other approved drug classes for rheumatoid arthritis.  Read..

Agency acts to prevent distribution of food from rodent-infested facility  Read..

Claims have been advanced asserting smoked marijuana has a value in treating various medical conditions. Some have argued that herbal marijuana is a safe and effective medication and that it should be made available to people who suffer from a number of ailments upon a doctor's recommendation, even though it is not an approved drug.  Read..

The Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of Bristol-Myers Squibb's Pravachol (Pravastatin Sodium Tablets), an important step in the agency's effort to increase the availability of lower-cost generic medications.  Read..

With Haiti's health system hit hard by its earthquake, quickly delivering and coordinating life-saving care is an immediate priority. At least eight health facilities have been damaged or destroyed. Many people are unaccounted for underneath rubble, a large number of survivors suffer from severe trauma injuries.  Read..

Tobacco has major adverse consequences for children. Despite its devastating consequences, tobacco is often viewed as a lower priority health threat. In this article from the WHO Bulletin, specific areas of harm and some strategies for combating tobacco harm to children are considered.  Read..

4 January 2010 -- In times of crisis, what often makes headlines is the international response. But in most cases, those who provide the initial lifesaving care are health workers from the very communities affected. This photo essay highlights the critical role these workers play in saving lives by preparing for and responding to emergencies.  Read..

Standards confirm that all children worldwide have the potential to grow the same  Read..