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    State investigating hepatitis outbreak  Sep 4, 2008
    Symptoms of acute infection can include fever, nausea, tiredness, abdominal pain and jaundice, or yellowing, of the skin or eyes. Hepatitis C can be treated, although treatment success depends on the strain of the virus. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Why Should You Breastfeed?  Sep 3, 2008
    Hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) in the infant. Premature birth (mothers may have to pump breast milk until the infant is able to feed well, but a transition to breastfeeding is usually possible). (Suite101.com)

    Cellvizio Imaging System Improves Bile Duct Cancer Detection According to a New Study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology  Sep 3, 2008
    Symptoms include jaundice, weight loss and generalized itching. This disease is diagnosed through a combination of blood tests, imaging, endoscopy and sometimes surgical exploration. (Primezone Releases)

    TRANSCEND(TM) Trial Results Presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress and Published in The Lancet  Sep 1, 2008
    There is a risk of fetal or neonatal jaundice, thrombocytopenia, and possibly other adverse reactions that have occurred in adults. MICARDIS is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any of their components. (PR Newswire)

    Medicine: An achiever dies  Aug 31, 2008
    Seven decades ago, while still a medical resident, Butt discovered that vitamin K stopped bleeding in patients with jaundice. Many lives were saved, including that of Mayo Clinic founder William Mayo - who, a news release says, had become jaundiced after undergoing cancer surgery. (Florida Times-Union)

    Mysterious disease kills over 120 in north India  Aug 28, 2008
    Symptoms of the mystery disease are similar to that of malaria and jaundice, sources said. The unofficial count of the deaths due to the mysterious disease in six districts of Kanpur division is 160. (Xinhuanet, China)

    What makes pancreatic cancer so deadly?  Aug 26, 2008
    Weight loss, abdominal , jaundice [a yellowing of the skin due to toxic buildup in the liver] those are the most common symptoms ... For instance, if the cancer is in the head of the pancreas, which is close to the common bile duct, and it grows and it causes obstruction of the common bile duct, a patient can get jaundiced ... They would not present with jaundice, so we would not have a clue that there was necessarily anything wrong with them. (Scientific American)

    Biliary Tract Obstruction  Aug 24, 2008
    The evaluation of biliary obstruction often occurs when a patient presents with jaundice. In general, a physician orders lab tests to check levels of bilirubin and liver enzymes in the blood and establish that biliary obstruction might be occurring. (Suite101.com)

    Hugh R. Butt, 98, Doctor Whose Studies Helped With Blood Problems, Dies  Aug 24, 2008
    Dr. Hugh R. Butt, whose bravura studies of coagulation showed that Vitamin K could be highly effective in halting internal bleeding and that it could be used to reduce deaths markedly among patients with jaundice, died on Aug. 16 in Rochester, Minn ... Dr. Butt theorized that jaundiced patients, who are prone to internal hemorrhages, might also have a problem absorbing the vitamin, a condition that could be corrected ... After extracting Vitamin K from fish meal fertilizer and a series of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Three Lakes under water advisory  Aug 23, 2008
    Typical symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea or jaundice with headaches or fatigue. . (Forest Republican, WI)

    NFL Hall Of Famer Dies  Aug 22, 2008
    Pancreatic cancer typically has no symptoms, except for end-stage jaundice, explained , cancer specialist at the UCSD Moore's Cancer Center in La Jolla. All of a sudden a person will turn yellow or jaundice not necessarily have any pain or symptoms before it," Reid said.Reid said pancreatic cancer spreads painlessly but very aggressively-- with an average survival rate of less than six months.By the time it's usually diagnosed, it's often spread to the liver, the abdomen and the lungs," said... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    One bad trip: Family rescued twice by EMS during Galveston vacation  Aug 22, 2008
    Baby Daniel was born prematurely and with jaundice, so the family was stuck in a Galveston hotel while waiting for him to be released from the hospital. They tried to enjoy some tourist attractions, but that didn t go so well, either. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Malaria claims more lives, authorities indifferent  Aug 20, 2008
    The district medical authorities, however, finally acknowledged that it was malaria and not jaundice, which was responsible for the deaths. But the official death toll still remains 12. (Sahara Samay)

    Website on pancreatic cancer  Aug 18, 2008
    The symptoms stomach pain, loss of appetite, jaundice may not even manifest themselves till the disease has advanced. But once it happens, it's almost fatal. (India Times, India)

    Overdosing OTC DrugsGrowing Problem  Aug 18, 2008
    Symptoms of chronic overdosing include frequent vomiting, severe abdominal pain and even jaundice. If you think this might be happening to you, call a doctor. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Cte d'Ivoire: Yellow Fever Epidemic Feared as Vaccinations Start  Aug 13, 2008
    After experiencing fevers, sore muscles, and nausea, an infected person may relapse into jaundice, bleeding from the eyes, nose and mouth. Resulting kidney failure can lead to death. (allAfrica.com)

    FOXSexpert: The Health Benefits of Masturbation  Aug 12, 2008
    Likewise, in losing vaginal fluid, a female who took matters into her own hands was supposedly at risk for hysteria, jaundice, epileptic fits, and other negative health conditions. Of equal concern, self-pleasuring was thought to send her down the road to sodomy as well. (Fox News)

    Jailed MV Benjamin crew member passes away  Aug 12, 2008
    Sources say Arhin until his conviction had been suffering from jaundice. Arhin could not appear in court on the day judgment was pronounced. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Mystery fever claims two more kids in Kanpur village  Aug 12, 2008
    The symptoms are clearly of viral fever and jaundice and on Sunday we examined about 100 patients in Muktapur and also distributed medicines. A majority of the sick people are children, chief medical officer Satya Singh told IANS by telephone. (Fresh News)

    Cte d'Ivoire: Citizens Vaccinated Against Yellow Fever  Aug 9, 2008
    Yellow fever, which is spread by mosquitoes, derives its name from the jaundice that affects some sufferers, who tend to experience fever, muscle pain, headaches, loss of appetite, vomiting and/or nausea. While most patients recover, the disease can be deadly and the number of infected people has risen in recent years, despite the availability of an effective vaccine. (allAfrica.com)

    Protein protects liver against excess bile  Aug 5, 2008
    The condition causes jaundice and cirrhosis of the liver. Senior author Klaus Kaestner, professor of genetics, named the family of FOX genes and previous work in his lab showed that FOXA2 was important for glucose metabolism in the liver. (Sify.com, India)

    Once-Daily Combo Works for New HIV Patients  Aug 5, 2008
    None of the L/R patients developed jaundice, which occurred in 4 percent of A/R patients. "In treatment-naive patients, atazanavir/ritonavir once-daily demonstrated similar antiviral efficacy to lopinavir/ritonavir twice daily, with less gastrointestinal toxicity but with a higher rate of hyperbilirubinaemia...the results of this study support the use of once-daily atazanavir/ritonavir as a recommended first-line treatment option, with a number of patient benefits over the currently recommended... (MEDLINEplus)

    LegalView Offers Mesothelioma Blog Readers Details of Disconcerting Request to Decrease Asbestos Regulations from Industry  Aug 2, 2008
    Additional may also be considered dangerous and those who report signs of yellowing skin or jaundice should consult a doctor immediately. The Avandia portal is continually being updated to provide the public with extensive research, scientific findings and experienced attorney links. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    LegalView Brain Injury Site Reports Department of Veteran Affairs Request for Research on TBI and Soldiers  Aug 2, 2008
    The prescription drug Ketek was allegedly linked to liver damage and to an increased risk of jaundice. In April 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of approximately 134 patients with liver damage as well as 18 deaths related to the consumption of Ketek. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Penn researchers find a new role for a 'Foxy Old Gene'  Aug 2, 2008
    The condition causes jaundice and cirrhosis of the liver. Senior author Klaus Kaestner, PhD, Professor of Genetics, named the family of FOX genes and previous work in his lab showed that FOXA2 was important for glucose metabolism in the liver. (EurekAlert!)

    Natus sales and profit grow in Q2  Aug 1, 2008
    It makes light-emitting devices to treat newborn jaundice, and it also sells scales for weighing babies and other disposable medical products. Hearing tests still supply most of the company's revenue -- 53 percent in 2007, down from 61 percent in 2006 and 77 percent in 2005. (San Francisco Business Journal)

    Avoid food poisoning  Jul 31, 2008
    You have jaundice (eyes or skin turns yellow). You have recently been travelling. (iAfrica.com)

    Panel considers health 'standards and sanctions'  Jul 30, 2008
    Hepatitis C results in the swelling of the liver and can cause stomach pain, fatigue and jaundice. It may eventually result in liver failure. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Green Thoughts: Herb gardening 101  Jul 30, 2008
    The pesky lawn plantain (Plantago major) soothed nettle stings and wounds, while shrubby barberry (Berberis vulgaris) cured jaundice. Would I remain socially acceptable by trading my "Old Spice" for a mixture of lavender, peppermint, tarragon and anise. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)

    Diagnosis a Death Sentence  Jul 26, 2008
    However, some symptoms include yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice), pain in the upper/middle abdomen and back and unexplained weight loss and fatigue. Sudden onset of diabetes may also be a symptom. (Fox News)

    Doctors Say Baby Has Liver of 35-Year-Old Alcoholic  Jul 22, 2008
    The condition has caused Hiilei s skin and the whites of her eyes to turn yellow from jaundice. "She's really cute and we thought she had a nice tan," Hiilei's grandmother, Robyn Hashimoto told KGMB9. (Fox News)

    UP: Unusual rise in jaundice cases  Jul 20, 2008
    Unusual rise in jaundice cases this season-Lucknow-Cities-The Times of India ... Unusual rise in jaundice cases this season20 Jul 2008, 0552 hrs IST, Pankaj Shah & Shailvee Sharda,TNN ... The change is more perceptible in the case of viral hepatitis (jaundice) which spreads through infected water and food. (India Times, India)

    Placenta Removal: A Safer Method After Caesareans  Jul 19, 2008
    19, 2008) Waiting just a few minutes to clamp the umbilical cord after a baby is born could boost iron stores in the newborn's blood, but delayed cord clamping comes with an increased risk of jaundice. (July 15, 2008) Women often undergo early Caesareans or induced labor following detection of decreased amniotic fluid volume, because this is seen as a sign of fetal distress. (Science Daily)

    Burlington restaurant worker diagnosed with Hepatitis A  Jul 17, 2008
    Therefore, all patrons need to see their health care provider right away if they develop symptoms of Hepatitis A. Symptoms may include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dark urine and jaundice (the yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes). Immediate diagnosis of Hepatitis A allows family and friends to be given the vaccine or immune globulin quickly to reduce their risk of disease. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)

    Hepatitus A linked to Burlington business  Jul 17, 2008
    Officials are telling them to be aware and seek treatment if they experience symptoms of the disease, which include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dark urine and jaundice. The Des Moines County Health Department is holding vaccine clinics later this week. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Nurses' Notes - Hepatitis C virus can damage liver and more  Jul 14, 2008
    The symptoms of HCV may include jaundice, fatigue, dark urine, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and nausea. Unfortunately, 80 percent of the time an infected person experiences no symptoms at all and liver damage occurs. (Missoulian, MT)

    Spreading HIV awareness the folk way in J&K  Jul 14, 2008
    We have already initiated this process of fourfold awareness programme in Gojri, the language of nomad Gujjars through oral traditions and folk-poetry, poster making and folk-theatre having indigenous settings all over the tribal areas of the state," said Dr Rahi adding their innovative approach to address to these vulnerable diseases including HIV-AIDS includes use of folk artists, story tellers, folk-painters and theatre performers. We hope that the awareness through folk medium will prove... (The Statesman)

    Judgments -vs- Acting On Moral Judgments  Jul 13, 2008
    Joanne wrote on Jul 10, 2008 10:48 AM:" To: John of speaking the truth! I am a Catholic who stands on my Roman Catholic beliefs. My point was God's word is clear that one man and one woman shall leave their parents and become joined together as ONE. Not one man and one man, or one woman and one woman. My daughter took the path of gay living and returned to her senses. Gay is a social pleasure! A child/person is born with Autism or Muscular Dystrophy or Jaundice or Moles, etc., but no one is born... (New Iberia, LA)

    Prostate cancer sneaks up on victims  Jun 30, 2008
    Pain in the abdomen and/or jaundice, and chest pains or coughing can reflect the cancer s spread to the liver or lungs respectively. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    'Mild' malaria strain turns deadly  Jun 30, 2008
    Dr A P Dash, director of ICMR's Malaria Research Centre, told TOI: "The clinical profile of vivax is gradually changing. Vivax has been found causing complications like jaundice, kidney failure and cerebral malaria. It is no more an innocent parasite. At present, 50% of the malaria cases in India are due to vivax.". This has now made Indian and American scientists jointly start a five-year-long study to better understand vivax, complications that can result in people infected with both vivax and... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)

    Bobcat Fever Afflicting Domestic C  Jun 21, 2008
    Jaundice (yellow discoloration of gums and skin). Pale tissue around the gums, nose and eyes. (Suite101.com)

    The Rise of John F. Kennedy  Jun 19, 2008
    The next year (1935), after finally graduating from the Choate School (being voted "Most Likely to Become President"), as he was attending the London School of Economics, Kennedy was hospitalized yet again, this time for a bout with jaundice. Returning to America and enrolling in Princeton University later that year, Kennedy was hospitalized yet again in fear that he had Leukemia. (Suite101.com)

    Clear As Mudd  Jun 17, 2008
    Others grow around the bile duct, which blocks the flow of bile and leads to a yellowing of the skin known as jaundice. By the time a pancreatic cancer causes these signs or symptoms, it has usually reached an advanced stage. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)

    China's junk culture  Jun 17, 2008
    "Consider the materials employed at the great Teacup Works of Kiang-tiht-Chin (or Tight-Chin), the 'bedaubing powder, ready mixed', and the 'bedaubing material:' - pith of stick, to make rice-paper; medicine-roots, hempseed, vegetable paints, varnishes, dyes, raw silk, oils, white and yellow arsenic, saffron, camphor, green tea dyes, etcetera. Consider the greatness of the English results, and the extraordinary littleness of the Chinese. Go from the silk-weaving and cotton-spinning of us outer... (BBC News -- UK)

    Expectant Moms Should Wait Out Due Date For Deliveries, Experts Urge  Jun 17, 2008
    The consequences of being born early include problems such as jaundice, poor feeding, inability to sit in a car seat without breathing difficulties and, rarely, premature lungs. These situations are usually not life threatening, but can lead to increased hospital stays, admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, and days of anxiety for the new parents. (Science Daily)

    Blood Substitute's Effectiveness And Safety Addressed In Large Clinical Trial  Jun 14, 2008
    Many of the less serious adverse effects seen in the overall group receiving the blood substitute were due to temporary expected physiologic effects of this class of drugs which can include skin discoloration interpreted as jaundice, elevation of blood pressure and the rise of levels in the enzymes troponin and lipase. "Although these temporary side effects didn't lead to any clinical problems in most patients, these should be studied in future trials," said Jahr. (Science Daily)

    'Incredible Hulk' flexes creative muscle  Jun 14, 2008
    Ross is better off with the green guy anyway, as he protects her from danger in a cliff-top cave, bellowing to the skies like King Kong with a severe case of jaundice. The worst of the villains is played by Tim Roth, who hasn't had a role this menacing since his vicious swordsman in Rob Roy. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Experts to Develop National Response to Growing Crisis of Premature Birth  Jun 9, 2008
    Even infants born just a few weeks too soon have a greater risk for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), feeding difficulties, temperature instability (hypothermia), jaundice, delayed brain development and death. The plan of action will address key areas, including research, treatment, education and prevention. (PR Newswire)

    Wyeth heartworm drug makes limited return in US  Jun 7, 2008
    Some dogs given Proheart 6 injections before the recall experienced loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, seizures, difficulty walking and jaundice, as well as bleeding disorders, allergies and convulsions, the FDA said. As many as 485 dog deaths may have been linked to Proheart 6, FDA officials said at a public meeting in 2005. (Reuters)

    2nd UPDATE: FDA Allowing Heartworm Drug For Dogs Back In US  Jun 6, 2008
    Adverse events associated with the original form of the drug included seizures, difficulty walking, jaundice (a yellowish appearance), bleeding disorders, convulsions and death. The new form is free of certain residues that caused the majority of the allergic reactions in dogs. (CNNMoney.com)

    Phototherapy for Neonatal Jaundice  Jun 5, 2008
    Volume 358:2522-2525. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    C-sections A Critical Factor In Preterm Birth Increase  May 31, 2008
    These infants have a greater risk of breathing problems, feeding difficulties, temperature instability (hypothermia), jaundice, delayed brain development and death than babies born at term. This new analysis shows that that these late preterm infants had the largest increase in c-section deliveries. (Science Daily)

    C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births  May 30, 2008
    And the babies face not only a higher risk of death, but also a host of health problems such as respiratory difficulties, feeding problems, jaundice and delayed brain development. Fleischman said the advice about preterm birth from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is clear. (MEDLINEplus)

    Preterm births -- most via C-sections -- on the rise in US  May 29, 2008
    Physicians are concerned about the growing number of late-preterm babies -- which now account for 72% of all preemies -- because recent studies have shown serious health risks for them, including immature organs, breathing problems, feeding problems, difficulties regulating body temperature, jaundice and a threefold increase in death during the first year of life. The number of deaths is small, about three per 1,000 late-preterm births. (Los Angeles Times)

    Pre-Term Births, C-Sections Both Rise  May 29, 2008
    These infants have a greater risk of breathing problems, feeding difficulties, temperature instability, jaundice, delayed brain development and death than babies born at term. C-sections are the most common major surgical procedure for women. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Unknown soldier wreath ceremony special for Teche Area veterans  May 27, 2008
    He also got malaria and yellow jaundice. Of taking islands, I guess the rubbish part is making the initial landing, Burgess said. (New Iberia, LA)

    Water therapy treats palsy  May 26, 2008
    Many different things, including genetic conditions, problems with the blood supply to the brain before birth, infections, bleeding in the brain, lack of oxygen, severe jaundice and head injury. And the part of the brain that is affected determines the severity and location of impairment. (News & Observer)

    Doctors urge for national screening programme to detect thyroid ...  May 26, 2008
    This is because thyroid hormone is important for brain development in foetus and the new-born, said Dr Krishnan adding, If the newborn has persistent constipation, prolonged jaundice or cries hoarsely, chances are that the newborn may have a thyroid problem. . (Mumbai Newsline)

    Rules may be eased for hepatitis blood donation  May 21, 2008
    Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and other body fluids and can cause jaundice, muscle aches, nausea, fatigue and, in rare cases, liver failure. Initial symptoms can clear up after a few weeks, but it can take up to six months for patients to fully recover from a serious bout. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Common Bacteria Activating Natural Killer T Cells May Cause Autoimmune Liver Disease  May 17, 2008
    Patients typically experience itching, jaundice and can have increased blood pressure that leads to fluid retention in the abdomen, as well as other symptoms. Because there is no cure for PBC, treatment focuses mostly on trying to alleviate symptoms with medication, or in some cases liver transplant in the event of organ failure. (Science Daily)

    Remembering Jenna: Weekend ceremony will honor the life of Hanover girl  May 15, 2008
    During infancy, the disease can sometimes be mistaken for jaundice. She had a bypass when she was 11 weeks old and that lasted for awhile, Nancy said, but by the time she was one year old, they knew she needed a transplant. (Hanover Mariner, MA)

    Prepare for your trip  May 11, 2008
    Symptoms include fever, malaise, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dark urine and jaundice (yellowing of the skin). Recovery usually takes a few months. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    San Diego Man Sues Chipotle Over Hepatitis Infection  May 8, 2008
    Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, fever, fatigue, dark urine and jaundice. Copyright 2008 by. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Latest Hepatitis Case Brings Total To 21  May 8, 2008
    Symptoms of the disease include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark urine and jaundice. Copyright 2008 by City Wire. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Food Poisoning - Part 1  May 6, 2008
    Hepatitis A: Causes mild illness with sudden onset of fever, loss of appetite, and feeling of tiredness followed by jaundice, which is a yellowing of the eyes and skin. It is transmitted from person to person by fecal contamination of food. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)

    Another Hepatitis Case Linked To La Mesa Restaurant  May 6, 2008
    Symptoms of hepatitis A include fever, fatigue, nausea and jaundice. Hepatitis A is commonly transmitted when an object contaminated with the stool of someone with hepatitis A comes in contact with another person's mouth. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    County Confirms New Hepatitis Case  May 2, 2008
    Symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, and jaundice. Hepatitis A does not become chronic, with symptoms usually lasting less than two months. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Bob White: Over four decades in radio  Apr 21, 2008
    Doing news for all these years gives me a jaundice view of what goes on around the world, White said. Newscasters have to know their biases that determines how you get your news. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    The March of Dimes Walk for Babies Ambassadors get ready to participate in the annual walk early Saturday morning in Olustee Park. The Ambassadors are local children from North Florida who have been helped through the March of Dimes. JOHNNA PINHOLSTER/Lake City Reporter  Apr 20, 2008
    Representing Suwannee County, her mother, Kandace, said that while Kimberly was born only two weeks early, she had jaundice and torticollis at birth. Torticollis is when one muscle in the neck is shorter than the other. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Hepatitis A case at East County preschool  Apr 18, 2008
    Symptoms of Hepatitis A include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, dark urine and jaundice. The disease is best avoided by good hygiene, including washing hands or using hand sanitizer after using the bathroom or changing diapers, and before preparing or eating food. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Health risks, benefits come with delayed umbilical cord clamping  Apr 16, 2008
    Waiting just a few minutes to clamp the umbilical cord after a baby is born could boost iron stores in the newborns blood, but delayed cord clamping comes with an increased risk of jaundice, according to a new review of studies ... Weve started to ask Is it necessary that we do all three" Which part of this is most important" Did timing of clamping the cord make a difference" said McDonald, a professor of midwifery at La Trobe University and the Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne,... (EurekAlert!)

    A battle against Biliary Atresia  Apr 15, 2008
    When absent, the liver has nowhere to turn and the bile an acidic liquid used to aid digestion and waste disposal gets stored within the liver and bloodstream, leading to jaundice, cirrhosis of the liver, and in infants, eventual death ... Easten was yellowish, she said, but not yellow like a crayon like some of the jaundiced children she has since seen during her visits with Easten to Primary Children s Medical Center ... My other little boy looked jaundiced when he was really little and I had... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    A Man with Changes in Mental Status after Liver Transplantation  Apr 10, 2008
    The patient had been well until the age of 18 years, when a diagnosis of non-A, non-B hepatitis was made after a 1-month episode of jaundice; the source of exposure was thought to be tattoos. Jaundice recurred intermittently thereafter. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    Hyperemesis Gravidarum  Apr 9, 2008
    Extreme Morning Sickness Can Cause Dehydration, Malnutrition. It can result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition. (Suite101.com)

    Global warming, health warning  Apr 7, 2008
    These have increased the cases of vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya and water-born diseases like typhoid, jaundice, diarrhoea, gastro-enteritis etc on one hand and also diseases like respiratory disorders due to bad air quality in dry weather on the other hand, Dr Devotta said. Dr Devotta said that IPCC has predicted that the Asia-pacific region is likely to be hit badly with such variations in weather conditions. (India Times, India)

    New Species Of Infectious Disease Found In Amazon  Apr 7, 2008
    Patients with severe forms of leptospirosis have jaundice, renal failure and lung hemorrhage, with high fatality rates. See also. (Science Daily)

    Brazil reports 21 deaths from yellow fever this year  Apr 6, 2008
    An estimated 30,000 people worldwide die annually from the mosquito-borne disease, according to WHO. Symptoms can include fever, vomiting, jaundice and bleeding from the mouth, nose, eyes and stomach. Editor: Wang Hongjiang. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Jeannie Babb Taylor: International expert: Breastfeeding is normal, formula is inferior, and birth makes the difference  Apr 3, 2008
    The epidural also slows down her milk, increasing the risk of jaundice and early supplements for the baby two responses that increase the risk of early weaning. The epidural drugs affect the baby as well as the mother. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Blood Disorder Makes Transfusions Key for Two Kids  Apr 1, 2008
    We woke up the next morning and the doctors told us he was in the intensive care unit with a serious case of jaundice and he d have to stay there under the lights until they could get his bilirubin number down, said Roman s father, Gary, who is the leisure sections editor for FOXNews. com. (Fox News)

    * CDC announces year's first fatal hepatitis A case  Apr 1, 2008
    The symptoms include jaundice, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever. It is usually spread from person to person by contact with the stool of a person infected with hepatitis A. According to CDC statistics, only 42 new cases of hepatitis A infection were reported at this time last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    FDA updates atazanavir prescribing information for kids  Mar 31, 2008
    The most commonly observed moderate to severe side-effects being cough (21%), fever (19%), jaundice (13%), diarrhoea (8%), vomiting (8%), headache (7%) and runny nose (6%). Increased levels of bilirubin were found in the blood of 49% of patients. (Aidsmap)

    Patient turns harsh light on clinics reusing syringes  Mar 26, 2008
    About 20% immediately develop acute infections with symptoms ranging from jaundice and fatigue to abdominal pain, and 80% don't develop signs or symptoms, according to the CDC. However, 75% to 85% may develop a chronic infection but may not exhibit symptoms for many years. Of those with chronic infections, 20% may develop cirrhosis, and 1% to 5% may die as a result of liver disease. (USA Today -- News)

    BARACLUDE data show low resistance over 5 years in nucleoside-naive hepatitis B patients  Mar 25, 2008
    People should call their healthcare provider right away if they get any of the following signs of liver problems: yellowing (jaundice) of the skin or the white part of the eyes, darkening of the urine, lightening in the color of bowel movements (stools), not feeling like eating food for several days or longer, feeling sick to the stomach (nausea), or having lower stomach pain. Lactic acidosis and hepatotoxicity have happened in some people taking medicines like BARACLUDE.. (EurekAlert!)

    PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS: 'Message of hope' on hepatitis  Mar 24, 2008
    About 20 percent to 30 percent of those with the disease show symptoms, which include stomach pain, fatigue and jaundice of the skin. Even though McKnight tested positive for hepatitis C six months before the investigation in Nebraska, she was screened again by the state's health department. (Las Vegas Review - Journal)

    * Team marks success in cell imaging of liver  Mar 21, 2008
    For example, the team has seen liver damage caused by Panadol overdose and has documented through bile duct ligation that bile duct congestion could cause jaundice. "When the duct is congested, we can see that bile elimination is blocked; the juices then flow into the blood, and the reddish bilirubin and yellowish biliflavin show through the skin," Lee said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

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