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Bacteria-Tainted Syringes Sicken Dozens
Federal health officials said Tuesday they are investigating dozens of blood infections in at least two states that have been linked to medical syringes contaminated with bacteria.
Federal health officials said Tuesday they are investigating dozens of blood infections in at least two states that have been linked to medical syringes contaminated with bacteria.
Healthcare
Source: US News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 11:05am
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Source: US News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 11:05am
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Simple Strategy Could Prevent Half Of Deadly Tuberculosis Infections
By using a combination of inexpensive infection control measures, hospitals around the world could prevent half the new cases of extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB), according to a new study in The Lancet by researchers at Yale School of Medicine.
By using a combination of inexpensive infection control measures, hospitals around the world could prevent half the new cases of extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB), according to a new study in The Lancet by researchers at Yale School of Medicine.
Healthcare
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 11:05am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 11:05am
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Addicted Doctors Are Allowed to Practice
Troubling cases in which doctors were accused of botching operations while undergoing treatment for drugs or alcohol have led to criticism of rehab programs that allow thousands of U.S. physicians to keep their addictions hidden from their patients.
Troubling cases in which doctors were accused of botching operations while undergoing treatment for drugs or alcohol have led to criticism of rehab programs that allow thousands of U.S. physicians to keep their addictions hidden from their patients.
Healthcare
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 11:05am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 11:05am
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In I.C.U., Lack of Sleep Can Hurt Recovery
Patients in intensive care units are so busy being poked, prodded, jabbed and medicated that they rarely have time for sleep.
Patients in intensive care units are so busy being poked, prodded, jabbed and medicated that they rarely have time for sleep.
Brought on by Darkness, Disorder Needs Light
More than winter blahs, seasonal depression is recognized and treatable.
More than winter blahs, seasonal depression is recognized and treatable.
Listen: Comparing Human Growth Hormone, Steroids
Human growth hormone has been in the news recently because of the Mitchell Report on doping in Major League Baseball. HGH is one of the illegal substances used by baseball players, but it sometimes gets lumped together with steroids.
Human growth hormone has been in the news recently because of the Mitchell Report on doping in Major League Baseball. HGH is one of the illegal substances used by baseball players, but it sometimes gets lumped together with steroids.
Unintended victims of Gates Foundation generosity
Donations to fight AIDS, TB and malaria in Africa have inadvertently put many of those with other basic healthcare needs at risk.
Donations to fight AIDS, TB and malaria in Africa have inadvertently put many of those with other basic healthcare needs at risk.
Testing the Genome
With Knowledge Comes Power … or Paranoia
With Knowledge Comes Power … or Paranoia
Healthcare
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:23pm
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:23pm
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Drug Trip in the E.R.
The tranquilizing drug ketamine is undergoing a resurgence in emergency medical settings. It's riskier for some patients than others
The tranquilizing drug ketamine is undergoing a resurgence in emergency medical settings. It's riskier for some patients than others
Healthcare
Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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First face transplant worth the fuss, patient says
It took 18 months for her smile to come back completely, but doctors say the French woman who received the world's first partial face transplant is doing well and is very satisfied with the results.
It took 18 months for her smile to come back completely, but doctors say the French woman who received the world's first partial face transplant is doing well and is very satisfied with the results.
Healthcare
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:17am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:17am
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Frozen Shoulder a Common Curse for Women
Early treatment with an injection could save women months, or years, of pain.
Early treatment with an injection could save women months, or years, of pain.
Healthcare
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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To Keep Mouths Safe, Don't Just Wear A Mouthguard; Keep It Clean
According to a new study mouthguards worn by athletes harbor large numbers of bacteria, yeasts and molds that can possibly lead to life and/or health-threatening infectious/inflammatory diseases.
According to a new study mouthguards worn by athletes harbor large numbers of bacteria, yeasts and molds that can possibly lead to life and/or health-threatening infectious/inflammatory diseases.
Healthcare
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Emergency Antidote, Direct to Addicts
Among the growing numbers of researchers and public health officials advocating a daring new strategy to put an injectable antidote for heroin overdoses directly into the hands of addicts, few have the credibility of Mark Kinzly.
Among the growing numbers of researchers and public health officials advocating a daring new strategy to put an injectable antidote for heroin overdoses directly into the hands of addicts, few have the credibility of Mark Kinzly.
Employees with workplace flexibility have healthier lifestyle habits
If companies provide workplace flexibility and if employees perceive that flexibility as real, then healthier lifestyle habits are put into action by those employees
If companies provide workplace flexibility and if employees perceive that flexibility as real, then healthier lifestyle habits are put into action by those employees
Healthcare
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007, 11:05am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007, 11:05am
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Rise In Serious Head Injuries Among Snowboarders And Skiers
Serious head injuries among alpine skiers and snowboarders have risen over the past 15 years. The increase has coincided with faster speed and the inclusion of more jumping and acrobatics as the norm in these sports
Serious head injuries among alpine skiers and snowboarders have risen over the past 15 years. The increase has coincided with faster speed and the inclusion of more jumping and acrobatics as the norm in these sports
Healthcare
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Monday, Dec 10, 2007, 9:49am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Monday, Dec 10, 2007, 9:49am
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Scientists find how bacteria in cows' milk may cause Crohn's disease
A bacterium called Mycobacterium paratuberculosis releases a molecule that prevents a type of white blood cell from killing E.coli bacteria found in the body. E.coli is known to be present within Crohn’s disease tissue in increased numbers.
A bacterium called Mycobacterium paratuberculosis releases a molecule that prevents a type of white blood cell from killing E.coli bacteria found in the body. E.coli is known to be present within Crohn’s disease tissue in increased numbers.
Healthcare
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Dec 10, 2007, 9:49am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Dec 10, 2007, 9:49am
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A Camera to Help Dementia Patients
A specialized camera regularly takes pictures to aid with memory.
A specialized camera regularly takes pictures to aid with memory.
Healthcare
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Dec 10, 2007, 9:49am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Dec 10, 2007, 9:49am
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Is Infant Male Circumcision An Abuse Of The Rights Of The Child?
Circumcision is one of the commonest surgical procedures performed on males. Opponents argue that infant circumcision can cause both physical and psychological harm, while recent evidence shows that circumcision is medically beneficial. Two doctors debate the issue in an article in the British Medical Journal.
Circumcision is one of the commonest surgical procedures performed on males. Opponents argue that infant circumcision can cause both physical and psychological harm, while recent evidence shows that circumcision is medically beneficial. Two doctors debate the issue in an article in the British Medical Journal.
Healthcare
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 09, 2007, 3:33pm
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 09, 2007, 3:33pm
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A donor egg gives life -- and a death sentence
n the United States, nothing ensures that recipients of donated eggs or sperm are warned about defects later discovered in the donor's family tree. In contrast to blood donations, no one tracks donors and their products.
n the United States, nothing ensures that recipients of donated eggs or sperm are warned about defects later discovered in the donor's family tree. In contrast to blood donations, no one tracks donors and their products.
Healthcare
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 08, 2007, 11:49am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 08, 2007, 11:49am
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Minn. Slaughterhouse Workers Fall Ill
On the slaughterhouse floor at Quality Pork Processors Inc. is an area known as the "head table," but not because it is the place of honor. It is where workers cut up pigs' heads and then shoot compressed air into the skulls until the brains come spilling out.
On the slaughterhouse floor at Quality Pork Processors Inc. is an area known as the "head table," but not because it is the place of honor. It is where workers cut up pigs' heads and then shoot compressed air into the skulls until the brains come spilling out.
Healthcare
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 08, 2007, 11:49am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 08, 2007, 11:49am
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Doctors failing to report incompetent colleagues
Doctors' hearts are in the right place, but their behaviour leaves a little to be desired - particularly when it comes to reporting colleagues' incompetence.
Doctors' hearts are in the right place, but their behaviour leaves a little to be desired - particularly when it comes to reporting colleagues' incompetence.
Healthcare
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 08, 2007, 11:48am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 08, 2007, 11:48am
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Longest-living artificial heart recipient
Peter Houghton, the world's longest-surviving recipient of an artificial heart, died Nov. 25 at a hospital in his home city of Birmingham, England. He was 68. The cause of death was multiple organ failure, but physicians had to disconnect the battery on the artificial heart before he could be declared dead.
Peter Houghton, the world's longest-surviving recipient of an artificial heart, died Nov. 25 at a hospital in his home city of Birmingham, England. He was 68. The cause of death was multiple organ failure, but physicians had to disconnect the battery on the artificial heart before he could be declared dead.
Healthcare
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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Lifelong Effects of Childhood Obesity
Two new studies suggest that being overweight as a kid can lead to heart disease and greater risk of disease-related death in adulthood
Two new studies suggest that being overweight as a kid can lead to heart disease and greater risk of disease-related death in adulthood
Healthcare
Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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Betting on Better Organs
Will you soon be able to buy your own bladder?
Will you soon be able to buy your own bladder?
Healthcare
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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Feeling Small? Cosmetic Surgery Lets You Stand Tall
Imagine, if you will, a surgeon breaking your leg bones in four places, then attaching a steel scaffold frame to the outside of your limbs with metal pins jutting into your bones. There are many moments of excruciating pain and the constant worry of infection. After that there is a grueling regimen of physical therapy. Now imagine, this was all completely voluntary — in fact, it was your idea.
Imagine, if you will, a surgeon breaking your leg bones in four places, then attaching a steel scaffold frame to the outside of your limbs with metal pins jutting into your bones. There are many moments of excruciating pain and the constant worry of infection. After that there is a grueling regimen of physical therapy. Now imagine, this was all completely voluntary — in fact, it was your idea.
Healthcare
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:40am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:40am
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Leukemia patient's battle is food for thought
Jack Witherspoon, 7, learned to cook while undergoing treatment uses his passion to put on a fundraiser for his cancer center.
Jack Witherspoon, 7, learned to cook while undergoing treatment uses his passion to put on a fundraiser for his cancer center.
Healthcare
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:40am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:40am
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When Will Virtual Surgery Make the Cut?
Within five years doctors will be able to simulate organs, soft tissue, and skeletal structure
Within five years doctors will be able to simulate organs, soft tissue, and skeletal structure
Healthcare
Source: SciAM
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:39am
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Source: SciAM
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:39am
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Girl Takes First Steps Since Feet Severed on Thrill Ride
The teenager whose feet were severed on an amusement park ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom has taken her first steps since the accident in June. Doctors still fear rejection of reattached right foot.
The teenager whose feet were severed on an amusement park ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom has taken her first steps since the accident in June. Doctors still fear rejection of reattached right foot.
Healthcare
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 06, 2007, 8:46am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 06, 2007, 8:46am
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Super Glue Can Heal Wounds
During the Vietnam War, emergency medics began using the all-purpose glue to seal battle wounds in troops headed for surgery. The glue was so good at stemming bleeding that it was credited with saving many lives.
During the Vietnam War, emergency medics began using the all-purpose glue to seal battle wounds in troops headed for surgery. The glue was so good at stemming bleeding that it was credited with saving many lives.
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