Monday, March 7, 2011

Japan halts Pfizer, Sanofi vaccines after four die

Japan halts Pfizer, Sanofi vaccines after four die

Japan halts Pfizer, Sanofi vaccines after four die

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 01:16 AM PST

Japan's health ministry has halted the use of vaccines made by Pfizer Inc and Sanofi-Aventis SA to prevent meningitis and pneumonia following the deaths of four children.

India's top court allows 'passive euthanasia'

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 01:42 AM PST

India's Supreme Court ruled on Monday that life support can be legally removed for some terminally ill patients in a ruling that will allow "passive euthanasia" for the first time.

Japan suspends two vaccines after infant deaths

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 03:32 AM PST

Japan's health ministry has suspended two widely-used vaccines made by drugs giants Pfizer and Sanofi-Aventis as it investigates whether they are linked to the recent deaths of four infants.

Health Tip: Easing Viral Gastroenteritis

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 04:02 AM PST

(HealthDay News) -- Viral gastroenteritis, often referred to as "stomach flu," is a common infection that may trigger vomiting and diarrhea.

Health Tip: Stay Safe During Spring Cleaning

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 04:02 AM PST

(HealthDay News) -- Cleaning your home to a sparkling shine is a good way to kick off spring. But don't forget to think about safety.

Scientists Link 13 New Gene Regions to Heart Disease Risk

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 04:02 AM PST

SUNDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- In what may be the largest global investigation of its kind, scientists have implicated 13 new gene regions in the onset of heart vessel plaque build-up, a condition that often leads to fatal heart attacks.

Noninvasive Test May Identify Down Syndrome Early On

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 04:02 AM PST

SUNDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- A simple blood test may one day offer a safe way to detect Down syndrome during pregnancy, researchers say.

Using Electronics Before Bed May Hamper Sleep

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PST

MONDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep tight, but not right after looking at something bright.

Early Rehab May Help Speed Recovery After Knee Surgery

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PST

MONDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) -- The sooner rehabilitation begins after knee replacement, the better for both patients and hospitals, new research suggests.

Samaritans set up suicide alert on Facebook

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 07:15 AM PST

Support group Samaritans launched a service on Facebook on Monday to help people who express suicidal thoughts online.

Supreme Court won't review drug patent deal

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 07:35 AM PST

The Supreme Court let stand a ruling that drug companies can pay rivals to delay production of generic drugs without violating federal antitrust laws.

Mont. judge orders hysterectomy, patient appeals

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 07:45 AM PST

The Montana Supreme Court has delayed an order that a cancer patient undergo a hysterectomy to give her time to appeal a finding that she is not mentally competent to make such a decision.

Clinical Trials Update: March 7, 2011

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 09:03 AM PST

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

In Shaken Baby Syndrome, Women as Likely to be Perpetrators as Men: Study

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 09:03 AM PST

MONDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News)-- The tiny victims of shaken baby syndrome are equally likely to be injured by a man or a woman, although women are less likely to be convicted of the crime, according to a new study.

Health Highlights: March 7, 2011

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 09:03 AM PST

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Study: Mom's blood test can reveal Down syndrome

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 10:04 AM PST

Scientists in Europe report they were able to diagnose Down syndrome prenatally by giving a simple blood test to pregnant women, an approach that might one day help them avoid the more extensive procedure used now to detect the condition.

Scientists develop blood test for Down's Syndrome

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 10:13 AM PST

Pregnant women may soon be able to have a blood test to predict whether their babies are likely to have Down's Syndrome instead of undergoing risky, invasive tests, scientists said on Sunday.

Studies find gene links to world's biggest killer

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 10:14 AM PST

Scientists have found 13 new gene variants that increase a person's risk of developing heart disease, the world's number one killer, in a series of large-scale international genetic studies.

Potassium-Rich Foods May Cut Stroke, Heart Disease Risk

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 02:03 PM PST

FRIDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- A diet rich in foods that are loaded with potassium can reduce your risk for a stroke by 21 percent and may also lower your risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.

Rwanda looks to vasectomy to tackle population growth

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 02:32 PM PST

Rwandan domestic worker John Rutaremara plans to sign up for a "no-scalpel" vasectomy as soon as it becomes available in Africa's most densely populated country: he has two children and cannot afford more.

Activists fight to save chimps from return to US labs

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 02:58 PM PST

A battle by animal rights activists to save 14 chimpanzees from science and medical testing may well sound the death knell for all US medical experiments on these primates.
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