Thursday, March 10, 2011

Japan reports sixth infant death after vaccination

Japan reports sixth infant death after vaccination

Japan reports sixth infant death after vaccination

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:56 AM PST

Japan's health ministry on Thursday reported the death of a sixth infant who recently received vaccinations made by Pfizer or Sanofi-Aventis that have been suspended since last week.

Health Tip: Have a Dislocated Joint?

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 04:03 AM PST

(HealthDay News) -- A dislocation occurs when two bones that meet at a joint become separated. The ADAM Encyclopedia says this may damage nearby ligaments, nerves and blood vessels.

FDA Approves 1st New Lupus Drug in More Than 50 Years

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 04:03 AM PST

WEDNESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday gave lupus patients their first new treatment option in more than 50 years when it approved Benlysta as a way to ease the painful symptoms of this debilit...

Home Genetic Tests May Need Doctor's Involvement: Report

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 04:03 AM PST

WEDNESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- Some genetic tests sold directly to consumers that might help to predict health risks may need to be supplied through doctors, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Wednesday, Bloomberg News re...

Health Tip: Avoid Outdoor Allergens

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 04:03 AM PST

(HealthDay News) -- The great outdoors is rife with allergens that make your eyes itchy, red and watery.

New Drug May Trim Insulin Injections to Just 3 a Week

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 04:03 AM PST

WEDNESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- A preliminary study reports that people with diabetes were able to get injections of a new insulin drug just three times a week without major ill effects.

Popular Baby Media May Not Actually Advance Learning

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PST

THURSDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who want to provide their babies a learning advantage these days often turn to what's been nicknamed "baby media" -- videos specifically designed to stimulate very young minds.

Kids With Cerebral Palsy May Have Asymmetric Pelvic Bones

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PST

THURSDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Most children with severe cerebral palsy have asymmetric pelvic bones that surgeons should adjust for when they perform surgeries of the pelvis, spine and surrounding structures, say researchers.

No proof of drug industry sway on WHO in pandemic: report

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 06:52 AM PST

Independent experts who examined the World Health Organisation's handling of the H1N1 pandemic said on Thursday they had found no evidence of drug industry influence on the U.N. agency's decision-making in the crisis.

World health experts slam handling of swine flu

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 07:01 AM PST

A group of experts appointed by the World Health Organization published on Thursday a damning report on the UN agency's handling of the H1N1 flu pandemic.

Factbox: Autoimmune disease lupus wins new treatment

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 06:59 AM PST

The first new treatment in a half-century for the autoimmune disease lupus won U.S. approval on Wednesday. The drug, Benlysta from Human Genome Sciences Inc, is given once a month by intravenous infusion.

New lupus drug may end treatment nightmare for some

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 07:03 AM PST

Aiden Gallagher started developing symptoms of lupus at age 11 after a spider bite that left her hand swollen for weeks.

FDA clears new lupus drug, blockbuster sales seen

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 07:13 AM PST

The first new treatment for lupus in a half-century won U.S. approval on Wednesday, a milestone for patients with the disabling disease and a potential blockbuster for its tiny biotech maker.

WHO's response to swine flu pandemic flawed

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 07:11 AM PST

An expert panel commissioned by the World Health Organization to investigate its handling of the swine flu pandemic has slammed mistakes made by the U.N. body and warned tens of millions could die if there is a severe flu outbreak in the future.

Ohio execution to use animal euthanasia drug

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 07:28 AM PST

An execution scheduled for Thursday in Ohio will be the first in that state to use the drug pentobarbital, which is often used to euthanize pets and other animals.

Roche's Lucentis helps diabetics' vision

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 08:16 AM PST

Diabetics suffering from a complication that can cause blindness can see better when treated with Roche's eye drug Lucentis, giving the medicine a slight lift ahead of another keenly awaited trial.

Health Highlights: March 10, 2011

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 09:03 AM PST

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

Ranks of cancer survivors growing fast, CDC says

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 09:12 AM PST

The number of cancer survivors in the United States is increasing by hundreds of thousands a year, and now includes roughly one in 20 adults.

Oklahoma House passes bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 08:57 AM PST

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would ban abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.

Benlysta Approved for Lupus

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 09:03 AM PST

THURSDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Benlysta (belimumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat lupus, the first medication sanctioned for the condition in the United States since 1955.

Leading medical journal JAMA names new editor

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 09:08 AM PST

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), one of the world's most prestigious medical journals, has a new editor.

Mexico senators propose taxing food, medicine

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 08:58 AM PST

Senators from Mexico's chief opposition party submitted a bill on Thursday to tax most kinds of food, a move which could significantly boost government revenues if the proposal wins wider support within Congress.
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