Fitness that you start

Sep. 15th, 2007

01:11 am - Report: Number of U.S

Report: Number of U.S. deaths up in 2005 . The number of deaths in the United States rose in 2005 after a sharp decline the year earlier, a disappointing reversal that suggests the 2004 numbers were a fluke. Cancer deaths were also up.
Teenage weight may affect later fertility . - Teenagers who are either underweight or obese are likely to have fewer children in adulthood, a study has found.

Sep. 13th, 2007

07:11 pm - Breast-feeding mother sues for extra time to take medical exam

Breast-feeding mother sues for extra time to take medical exam. "If we are variable in the time that's allotted to trainees, we alter the performance of the examination" A breast-feeding mother who wants extra breaks so she can pump milk during the licensing exam that she needs to secure a prestigious medical residency has asked a Massachusetts judge to settle her dispute with the board that administers it.Sophie Currier has completed a joint M.D./Ph.D. program at Harvard University while having two babies in the last two years. Her goal is a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and a career in medical research.'The one requirement is to pass this exam,' she said Tuesday. Read more.
Shares Up Sharply for Drug Maker Merck. Shares of German drug maker Merck KGaA climbed sharply on Tuesday after the company released successful new study results for its cancer drug Erbitux.Merck shares were up more than 5.7 percent at 97.56 euros in afternoon Frankfurt trading.The company said the phase III study, carried out on patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, showed that when Erbitux was combined with chemotherapy, it led to increased overall survival rates compared with when chemotherapy was used alone. Read more.
Baby Found Safe After Deadly Carjacking. "They both saw the baby in the car" A baby girl who was strapped into her child safety seat when a carjacker killed her father and stole his SUV was found safe Tuesday morning outside a hospital, authorities said.The little girl, Ivory Roach, was in good condition at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, said St. Louis County police spokesman Rick Eckhard. No arrests had been made Tuesday morning.The carjacking happened late Monday in north St. Louis County, where police investigating reports of gunshots found Tionna Roach, 31, dead in a parking lot. Roach's SUV, with his daughter inside, was missing. Read more.
Amgen defends anemia drugs before U.S. panel. "We believe the safety concerns.. necessitate that we optimize the dosing information in the product label now" By Lisa RichwineWASHINGTON - Drugs that treat anemia caused by kidney failure provide important benefits despite the risks for some patients at high doses, Amgen Inc. told a U.S. advisory panel on Tuesday.A group of outside experts that advises the Food and Drug Administration was reviewing use of Amgen's Aranesp and Epogen and Johnson & Johnson's Procrit in patients with chronic kidney failure.Sales of the three drugs, also given to cancer patients, topped $10 billion last year but have fallen in recent months amid safety concerns. Read more.

07:11 pm - Merck completes purchase of heart-drug maker

Merck completes purchase of heart-drug maker. BLOOMBERG NEWS SERVICE Readington-based Merck & Co., the third-largest U.S. drugmaker, said third-quarter earnings will be reduced by 15 cents a share after its purchase of closely held NovaCardia Inc. via Asbury Park Press.
Nabi to sell division, move headquarters. South Florida Business Journal - 4:27 PM EDT Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Nabi Biopharmaceuticals said it has agreed to sell its Nabi Biologics strategic business unit to Germany-based Biotest AG for $185.. via South Florida Business Journal.

07:11 pm - Get Your Fruits & Veggies: CDC

Get Your Fruits & Veggies: CDC. "Reaching children and their parents is critical if we are going to change the way people think about what they eat" A new school year, a new chance to eat healthier every day: That's the idea behind the first National Fruits and amp; Veggies More Matters Month, sponsored by a number of leading medical and cooking.. via KVOA-TV Tucson.
Judge Tosses NYC Calorie-Posting Rule. A judge struck down a New York City rule Tuesday that required fast-food restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus.U.S. District Judge Richard J. Holwell said he determined the rule conflicted with federal law. Businesses had claimed that their First Amendment rights were violated by the rule, described as the first of its kind in the nation, but Howell said he reached his decision without needing to address those claims.The city had targeted national fast-food chains by applying the law only to those that served standardized portion sizes and that were already making calorie information available voluntarily as of March 1. Read more.

Sep. 12th, 2007

01:11 pm - Study: Botox Takes Priority Over Skin Cancer

Study: Botox Takes Priority Over Skin Cancer. "There are always going to be people to take care of medical patients" HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. A new study says looking younger may take priority over detecting skin cancer. via Cbs4denver.com.
Gastroenterology sets standards for CT colonography. Recognizing that CT colonography will play a role in screening for colorectal cancer, and the critical need to increase overall CRC screening rates, the American Gastroenterological Association Institute.. via Nerve News.
Regulation of hippocampal gene expression is conserved in two species.. Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic stress has significant effects on hippocampal structure and function. via CiteULike.
What can cause pain in posterior? "These vessels are also placed under severe pressure during childbirth. For most women, however, hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy are a temporary problem." Q: What causes hemorrhoids? A: Usually, straining to have bowel movements leads to hemorrhoids, which are masses of swollen veins in the lower rectum or at the anus, according to the American College of.. via The Courier-Journal.
The fight against colorectal cancer. In 2007, colorectal cancer will kill approximately 8700 Canadians. To draw attention to this situation, Dr. via EurekAlert!.

01:11 pm - COLUMN: Forgiveness crucial to saving relationships after affairs

COLUMN: Forgiveness crucial to saving relationships after affairs. I've addressed the lost trust from one partner having an affair in my two previous columns; the last offered advice on restoring for the partner who had the affair. via Wausau Daily Herald.
ProfNet Wire: Health & Living: Children and Sports Injuries. LEADS 1. Behavior: aCelebrities and Public Scrutiny, Lying and Depression 2. Dermatology: Children and Contact Dermatitis 3. Health: Substance-Use Disorders 4. Health: Breast Biopsies 5. Health: Children and.. via Newswise.
Researchers say better treatment for depression would improve people's overall health. "The cost of treating depression properly, for every $10 you spend on them you get another day in the work force, you get a depression-free day" Researchers say better treatment for depression would improve people's overall health. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Kids And Health: Help your child take a vacation from stress. "Mom, Dad, I am overwhelmed. I can't handle this." It's time for the kids to head back to school -- the end of the hazy, lazy days of summer. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Take steps right now to deter HIV spread in epidemic form. "But the high cost of the therapy is the major constraint in the treatment of HIV/Aids patient in Bangladesh" At present the number of HIV-positive patients in the country is around 550, said the speakers at a scientific seminar here yesterday. via The Daily Star.

01:10 pm - Researchers discover correlation between GERD and obesity in females

Researchers discover correlation between GERD and obesity in females. This discovery was published in the Sept. 14 issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology by a research group led by Dr. via RxPG News.
'Back to School' Resources for Parents of Children with Psoriasis. "As children with psoriasis head back to school, these resources will help their parents 'educate the educators' about the unique challenges faced by kids with psoriasis." "Psoriasis Cure Now," a nonprofit patient advocacy group, released updated resources to help parents of children with psoriasis as their kids head back to school. via Tri State Observer.
Hispanics also need sun protection. "Clearly, this information is not getting out." MIAMI - A sunburn and skin cancer study of 369 students at Killian High School in Miami showed that white Hispanic students were less likely to fear skin cancer than white non-Hispanic students, and less likely.. via News Press.
'Cure' Offered to Nail Nibblers. "If you start young, you stay flexible." Do you find your fingers drifting into your mouth when you're nervous, anxious or just bored? Are your nails chewed to splinters or your cuticles gnawed to bleeding pulp? Nail biting is more than a bad habit. via Perry County Weekly.
Feel better. What's the cause? Our bodies respond to stress by activating the nervous system and specific hormones. via Scotsman.com Living.
Best Ways To Salvage Summer Skin. "Right about now, people are starting to think about going back to school or work after summer vacation" This time of year, dermatologists' offices tend to be full of regretful patients dealing with late-summer sunburns or the splotches, dry scales and brown spots they've accumulated over the past few months. via.

Sep. 11th, 2007

07:11 am - Gastroenterologist joins MMC staff

Gastroenterologist joins MMC staff. "I have been practicing GI for nine years. I moved from the Mississippi Gulfport, where I practiced for seven years, and like many who went through the devastation of hurricane Katrina, my husband and I began to reevaluate our life priorities" Ruth Montalvo, gastroenterologist, has joined the staff of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. via The Oak Ridger.
Gastroenterology sets standards for CT colonography. "Because of our specialized training, gastroenterologists are experts in CRC screening and colorectal disease. It follows that if patients want a 'virtual colonoscopy' it may be highly appropriate to see a qualified gastroenterologist for the test" Recognizing that CT colonography will play a role in screening for colorectal cancer, and the critical need to increase overall CRC screening rates, the American Gastroenterological Association Institute.. via EurekAlert!.
Editorial: It's a Small World. SAMPLE: function openWeblink { if width = '100%'; var newWindow; newWindow = window.open ; newWindow.focus; } function set_JnlFullText_Print { metaTag = document.createElement ; metaTag.setAttribute ;.. via Nursing Center.
EndoGastric Solutions Announces The Completion Of Over 500 Natural Orifice Surgery Procedures. "This is a significant milestone for EndoGastric Solutions and for the emergence of Natural Orifice Surgery" Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News Article Date: 05 Sep 2007 - 2:00 PDT newsletters EndoGastric Solutions, the world leader in natural orifice surgery, announces that over 500 Natural.. via Medical News Today.
Royal Free Hospital Clinical Trial Re-Affirms Sensitivity Of.. Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News Article Date: 06 Sep 2007 - 1:00 PDT newsletters Stony Brook based Viatronix Incorporated, a leading innovator and developer of 3D imaging software, and.. via Medical News Today.

Sep. 10th, 2007

01:10 am - Saudi Arabia To Require Mandatory HIV Testing For Couples Before Marriage

Saudi Arabia To Require Mandatory HIV Testing For Couples Before Marriage. HIV Testing Saudi Arabia starting next year plans to require couples wishing to be married to be screened for HIV, Khaled al-Zahrani, the Ministry of Health 's assistant undersecretary for preventive medicine,.. via EMaxHealth.
Risk-takers such as Fossett intrigue psychologists who study them. Steve Fossett's wealth made his epic adventures possible, but his relentless willingness to take risks is shared by other on-the-edge thrill-seekers whose exploits and setbacks have long fascinated..
The Search For Stephen Fossett Expands, Family Having 'Tough Time'. Day 4 is coming to a close in the search for Legendary Aviator and World Record Holder Steven Fossett. I updated everyopne early today with news of a few new leads and an expansion of the search area from 600 square miles to 10,000. Tonight news is airing that the search has once again expanded, this time to 17,000 square miles. Family members and friends who believe that Steve Fossett may have just gotten stranded-are starting to get a bit more concerned.
Wolf budget tops 2M annually. Wolf budget tops $2M annually By BRODIE FARQUHAR Star-Tribune correspondent Friday, September 07, 2007 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department intends to ask the Legislature for $4.55 million to manage wolves..
Healthy Eating: Making Choices when Eating Out. "If you want to stay employed and stay in business, you have to grow you sales and increase your profits." I just received a reprint of an article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, talking about how 'major restaurant chains plan their menus.' It was sent to me by the Produce for Better Health.. via A Weight Lifted.

01:10 am - Steve Fossett: Your Thoughts, Your Views, Your Prayers

Steve Fossett: Your Thoughts, Your Views, Your Prayers.. In December of 2006, tragedy struck on Mt. Hood. During the ensuing coverage that myself, as well as many others provided, I opened up a forum for you, the viewers, to post your thoughts, views, and prayers. This became such a popular area that family and friends of the stranded climbers came here for support and encouragement. At this time, as the search for world class adventurer Steven Fossett goes into Day 5, I am once again opening up a post for you, the readers.
Tivo Alert: Jeep World of Adventure Sports Tomorrow. I'm sure many of you are already aware of the Jeep World of Adventure Sports television program that airs every few months on NBC on Saturday afternoons.
Risk-takers: What makes them tick? Steve Fossett's wealth made his epic adventures possible, but his relentless willingness to take risks is shared by other on-the-edge thrill-seekers whose exploits and setbacks have long fascinated..
Tips for Hiking Etiquette. This is the perfect month to enjoy a day hike since the weather is usually a bit cooler, but still gorgeous.
Keeping it in the'family'. "Dr. Paul's prowess as a teacher is acknowledged and validated by his students as he has consistently achieved excellent student evaluations; on one occasion in 2006, receiving the maximum possible rating." 'The family doctor is always in the life of the patient. Family medicine gives the best opportunity to practise a relationship-centred philosophy.' IT IS said that the secret of success is doing what you like.. via Jamaica Gleaner.
Blood pressure risk to children from salt. "A reduction of 3gm a day from the current average intake of 10-12gm a day over the next decade could easily be achieved if the food industry collaborates." Higher salt diets in children lead to raised blood pressure which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke in later life, according to a study based on data collected in the National Diet and Nutrition.. via Guardian Unlimited.

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