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    Rare pancreatic cancer patients may live longer when treated with radiation therapy  Nov 21, 2009
    Records from 36 patients with PNTs who were treated between 1986 and 2006 with radiation therapy to 49 sites were reviewed and it was found that in 39 percent of patients the tumor shrunk to less than half its pretreatment size after being treated with EBRT. Also, radiation therapy treatments achieved high rates of local control and 90 percent of patients experienced palliation of symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting or obstructive jaundice. Theodore S. Lawrence, M.D., Ph. (EurekAlert!)

    Treatment and Symptoms of Gestation...  Nov 19, 2009
    Jaundice and respiratory difficulties are some other problems found in babies of women affected with gestational diabetes. The copyright of the article Treatment and Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes in is owned by. (Suite101.com)

    Newborn deaths spark investigation  Nov 17, 2009
    In January, five newborns receiving treatment for jaundice at a government hospital in northern died as a fire broke out in its phototherapy unit. RELATED TOPICS. (CNN)

    Spotted®: The focus is on you!  Nov 14, 2009
    With this grant, the NICU has been able to purchase two Giraffe beds, a special type of incubator to keep premature babies warm, and four NeoBlue Phototherapy lights, which provides Phototherapy for both premature and term infants and is the easiest treatment for jaundice available. Love of learning: Dr. Arnett C. Mace, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia, received the Love of Learning Award from Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 32 at its Fall Initiation... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Sudan: Kala Azar 'Epidemic' in South  Nov 14, 2009
    Symptoms include fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, nosebleeds, a swollen spleen and jaundice. "The symptoms can appear like malaria, and there is not a huge awareness of kala azar in many communities, but we are working to get the message out," Duffy added. (allAfrica.com)

    attempts by Christian fundamentalists to link the medicinal benefits of camel pee to the Koran are doomed to fail  Nov 11, 2009
    (Sahih Bukhari, Ablutions (Wudu'), Volume 1, Book 4, Number 234)" MY REFUTATION: Do you know whats in your medication? How do you know its any better than camel urine? Who would ever think that a drop of human discharge could become a complex living being? Who would have ever thought camel urine MAY cure an illness? I put together this article about urine-therapy. You will be surprised. History of Urine-Therapy The history of drinking urine for therapeutic purposes dates back at least to the... (Harper's Magazine)

    NSW cases of hepatitis A point finger at Victorian tomatoes  Nov 10, 2009
    Symptoms of hepatitis A, which include fever, nausea, poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, dark urine and jaundice, develop between two and and seven weeks after exposure. The disease is spread when traces of faecal matter containing the hepatitis A virus contaminate hands, objects, water or food and are then taken in by mouth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Warning over attack of the chiller tomato  Nov 8, 2009
    Symptoms include fever, nausea, poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, dark urine and jaundice. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Urinary Tract Infections  Oct 25, 2009
    Children and the elderly may experience different symptoms, such as jaundice, hypothermia or fever, change in mood and poor appetite. Medical Treatment. (Suite101.com)

    Illegal Steroids Still for Sale  Oct 23, 2009
    Then he developed jaundice so severe his father had to take him to the emergency room. Norman Edelen, LaRose's father said, "His eyes were almost cat green. And his complexion was terrible.". (CBS News -- Evening News)

    Better Blood Screening Process Needed To Prevent Babesiosis Transmission  Oct 21, 2009
    In others, however, the disease can cause severe illness that may include fever, fatigue, jaundice, and anemia. Mermel, who is also a professor of medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a member of the University Medicine Foundation, says, "At present, the only means of screening blood donors is a questionnaire that includes a query regarding a known history of babesiosis. Because many babesiosis cases are minimally symptomatic or asymptomatic in otherwise healthy... (Science Daily)

    Hepatitis C needs liver specialist  Oct 20, 2009
    Late-stage symptoms include low-grade fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and recurring or persistent jaundice. There is no vaccine or cure for this infection. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    SYLiF screens 4,000 liver related diseases in Accra  Oct 20, 2009
    The people were screened for free for diseases such as jaundice, hepatitis, diabetes, stroke, arthritis and liver detoxification. The exercise was undertaken in collaboration with Lord Health Care, a Herbal clinic. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    LETTER: People have many choices of protection  Oct 15, 2009
    shumphreys wrote on Oct 14, 2009 12:49 PM:" M@H your point is worth thinking about which can't be said for many others points. One problem with your choice of unseen and unproven. I have never seen gravity or the wind have you? I don't have faith that these things that are unseen exist I have proof that they exist by the force they have on other things. Something unseen can be proven.Scientists don't see blackholes but they have proof that they exist. God which is unseen is also unproven. Now... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    When Itching During Pregnancy is Se...  Oct 10, 2009
    In addition to the above evaluation, other signs and symptoms which are not as common may include jaundice, nausea, and depression. If the doctor suspects that OC is the problem, he or she should conduct a blood test. (Suite101.com)

    Know Your Body Parts  Oct 9, 2009
    Clinical pearl: if a stone leaves the gallbladder and gets stuck in the duct (common bile duct) that leads to the small intestine, it can block the flow of bile out of the liver and cause jaundice (yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes). Pancreas The pancreas organ secretes digestive enzymes and hormones and is located behind the upper left and upper middle parts of the abdominal cavity - in back of the stomach and in front of the spine. (CBS News -- Health)

    Antidepressants May Be Linked to Birth Problems  Oct 7, 2009
    The researchers also found that SSRI-exposed infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit had symptoms including seizures, jitteriness, infections, respiratory problems and jaundice that may have been caused by withdrawal from SSRIs or adverse effects from them. The findings appear in the October issue of Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)

    Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Associated With Some Adverse Outcomes In Newborns  Oct 7, 2009
    In this study, exposed infants admitted to the NICU experienced symptoms that could be due to withdrawal from or adverse effects of SSRIs, including jitteriness, seizures, respiratory problems, infections and jaundice. "The study justifies increased awareness to the possible effects of intrauterine exposure to antidepressants," the authors conclude. (Science Daily)

    Antidepressants Raise Birth Risks  Oct 7, 2009
    They also were more likely to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, and some of these babies showed signs of withdrawal, such as jitters, seizures, respiratory problems, infections, and jaundice. The team found no differences in the babies' head size or birth weight among the three groups. (Newsmax)

    Africa: Continent Leads World in Premature Infant Deaths  Oct 7, 2009
    Even infants born late preterm have a greater risk of re-hospitalisation, breathing problems, feeding difficulties, hypothermia, jaundice and delayed brain development. "This [report] was a first attempt to estimate the worldwide scale of the problem," said Dr. Mario Merialdi, of WHO's Department of Reproductive Health and Research and one of the authors of The Global and Regional Toll of Preterm Birth report. (allAfrica.com)

    Global death toll: 1 million premature babies every year  Oct 5, 2009
    "In the United States alone, the annual cost of caring for preterm babies and their associated health problems tops $26 billion annually. "If world leaders are serious about reaching the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health, then strategies and funding for reducing death and disability related to preterm birth must receive priority," Dr. Howse adds. An Uneven Global Problem The new White Paper uses data published recently in The... (EurekAlert!)

    Is a Common Test for Babies a Waste?  Oct 4, 2009
    Experts Differ Over Jaundice Testing for Babies - ABC News ... Test Lowers Rates of Severe Jaundice; Some Remain Unconvinced of Value ... A new study has shown that universal screening for bilirubin reduced the number of infants who developed severe jaundice, a condition that can lead to seizures and brain damage. (ABC News)

    Milk machines?  Oct 3, 2009
    In India, camel milk is used therapeutically against jaundice, tuberculosis, asthma, anaemia and piles ... In India, camel milk is used therapeutically against jaundice, tuberculosis, asthma, anaemia and piles. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Treating Even Mild Gestational Diabetes Reduces Birth Complications; Clear Benefits For Infants And Mothers  Oct 2, 2009
    The primary outcome consisted of all cases of newborn death, stillbirth, newborns with low blood sugar or with high insulin levels, birth-related injuries, and high bilirubin levels (an indicator of newborn jaundice). In terms of the primary outcome, there were no differences between the two groups of women. (Science Daily)

    Universal Screening Lowers Risk Of Severe Jaundice In Infants  Sep 30, 2009
    30, 2009) Screening all newborns for excessive bilirubin in the blood can significantly decrease the incidence of severe jaundice which, in extreme cases, can lead to seizures and brain damage, according to researchers at UCSF Children's Hospital and Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research in Oakland, CA. ... Bilirubin is made when the body breaks down old red blood cells, and high levels can cause jaundice, a condition that makes the newborn's skin and the white part of the eyes look yellow... (Science Daily)

    Surgery tech in hepatitis case pleads guilty  Sep 26, 2009
    Symptoms can include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, pain and jaundice. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Crossed-out season  Sep 25, 2009
    By Friday, on the bus up to New Hampshire for the game with Dartmouth, Cooney s teammates clearly were sick, showing all the signs of hepatitis: nausea, lassitude, fever, body aches, chills, jaundice. We lost guys Friday at practice, we lost guys Friday night at the hotel, and we lost guys before the game, says Norton. (Boston Globe)

    Researchers Home In on an Early Diagnostic Marker for Deadly Pancreatic Cancer  Sep 19, 2009
    For most patients--including actor , who died this week as a result of this aggressive malignancy--abdominal , weight loss and jaundice are the disease's first indicators, and their onset usually occurs after the cancer has metastasized, erasing any possible benefit of surgery. Approximately 42,000 people in the U.S. will be this year. (Scientific American)

    Baby brother brings gift of life for 9-year-old  Sep 17, 2009
    Doctors initially treated her for jaundice, but when she did not recover, they did a blood test,'' said Kumar, a carpenter from Coimbatore. That's when I first heard the word thalassaemia. (India Times, India)

    Swayze's 2-year survival 'an accomplishment'  Sep 17, 2009
    Symptoms such as abdominal pain, jaundice or sudden weight loss may lead doctors to look for pancreatic cancer, said Dr. Steven Cohen, acting chief for gastrointestinal medical oncology at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cohen was not involved in Swayze's care. (CNN)

    Cancer that killed Patrick Swayze has low survival rate  Sep 16, 2009
    " Also Online The same cancer claimed the life of KHOU news anchor Sylvan Rodriquez in 2000. Because the pancreas is located deep inside the body patients usually have no symptoms, such as jaundice, nausea, or weight loss, until the cancer has spread to other organs. There are no definitive blood tests for early detection and positive diagnosis usually requires an ultrasound or cat scan. According to the American Cancer Society symptoms can include jaundice, abdominal or back pain, weight loss... (KHOU.com, TX)

    Cancer that claimed Swayze is rare, largely associated with smoking  Sep 16, 2009
    So it can develop a malignancy inside of it with virtually no symptoms," said Dr. Charlie Brown a Professor with the LSU Health Sciences School of Public Health. That is why by the time the cancer is finally found, it has usually spread and only 75 percent of people make it through the first year. "The things that you usually see early on are either pain in the abdomen, for which you don't have a better explanation, or you see abnormalities in the digestive tract and you can actually see the... (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Health Tip: Recognizing Gallstones  Sep 15, 2009
    Pain accompanied by fever or jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin). Nausea or vomiting. (MEDLINEplus)

    Hamm responds to Blues report  Sep 10, 2009
    Something Smells wrote on Sep 9, 2009 10:13 PM:" Deb - If you are so upset, what have you done? Just sit there? If Hamm was so complicit in this whole thing, why was the audit done in the first place? I can try to understand your jaundice but Hamm has not been in office for very long. There were previous commissioners and I believe they may have had a clue about what was going on. ". policyholder wrote on Sep 9, 2009 9:19 PM:" OK, So Hamm is disappointed with BCBS's Executive's decisions, but,... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Heart attack, a looming threat to Mumbai cops  Sep 6, 2009
    Other diseases that led to death among the Mumbai policemen includes tuberculosis, kidney failure, liver failure, diabetes, asthma, pneumonia, brain haemorrhage, jaundice, HIV, cancer, multi-organ failure and pneumonia. According to the RTI reply, deaths have also occurred due to several unnatural causes like suicide, accidents, poisoning, and terrorist attacks. (India Times, India)

    Planning for the family  Aug 31, 2009
    He had jaundice after he was born and was re-admitted to the hospital where we incurred high medical bills, said Wong. We hear a lot of cases about people asking for donations for their childrens medical or hospital bills and we do not want to have to do that, added Ritikos, a tutor and PhD student. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    FDA looking into liver problems with GlaxoSmithKline weight-loss drug Alli  Aug 30, 2009
    However, anyone showing symptoms commonly associated with liver problems, including weakness or fatigue, fever, jaundice, brown urine, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, light-colored stools, itching or loss of appetite, should consult with a physician. GSK (NYSE: GSK) has its U.S. headquarters in the Research Triangle Park and employs about 6,000 people in the Raleigh-Durham area. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage  Aug 26, 2009
    But the agency does recommend that patients tell their doctor if they are having symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, fever, jaundice or brown urine ... More commonly, patients reported having jaundice, weakness and abdominal pain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Coliform found in water, city to chlorinate  Aug 26, 2009
    Health effects: Symptoms of waterborne diseases may include gastrointestinal illnesses such as severe diarrhea, nausea, and possibly jaundice as well as associated headaches and fatigue. Not all people will be affected to the same degree; young children and the elderly are usually more susceptible. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Obesity drug fears investigated  Aug 26, 2009
    LIVER DAMAGE SYMPTOMS Weakness Fatigue Fever Jaundice Brown urine ... " GlaxoSmithKline It advised people who used orlistat to seek medical advice if they experience possible symptoms of liver injury, in particular weakness or fatigue, fever, jaundice, or brown urine. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, light-colored stools, itching, or loss of appetite. However, the number of reports of liver damage is very small when compared with the many thousands of people who have... (BBC News -- Health)

    Are statins linked to ALS?  Aug 25, 2009
    If, however, the floaters are pale, bulky and greasy, and accompanied by abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice or generalized itching, a person should seek medical care promptly. In fact, any major significant change in bowel habits calls for a checkup to rule out a serious problem. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Medvedev's War on Russia's Love of Booze  Aug 23, 2009
    The bargain vodka killed dozens of people and hospitalized more than 400 others suffering from jaundice, liver failure, toxic hepatitis. The regional government had to declare a state of emergency. (Time.com)

    An Alternative to Julia Child Mania: Two Fat Ladies  Aug 23, 2009
    There are references, dropped with a teasing kind of nonchalance, to her conception in China, a bout of jaundice that lands her in this "extraordinary Dickensian hospital" ("I rather adored it"), and a love of mayonnaise and onion sandwiches first consumed around a hard-to-picture "swimming pool in Berlin.". The mayonnaise and onion sandwiches are a clue to the kind of really heavy cooking the two fat ladies love. (Epicurious.com)

    Medical notes: Hepatitis C  Aug 20, 2009
    These include jaundice, a condition which tells doctors that the liver may not be working properly. In this the skin turns yellowish, as do the whites of the eyes. (BBC News -- Health)

    WWII death march survivor recalls ordeal  Aug 18, 2009
    They included but were not limited to diphtheria, malaria, pneumonia, yellow jaundice and dysentery. His fever rose to 107. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Survivor discusses Death March  Aug 18, 2009
    Living in horrible conditions and starving, Robinson was ravaged by diseases, among them diphtheria, malaria, pneumonia, yellow jaundice, dysentery, wet beriberi, dry beriberi and dengue fever. At 6-feet-2 and 185 pounds pre-war, his weight plummeted to 96 pounds. (Cody Enterprise, WY)

    Kappa woman sues McDonald's over hepatitis A outbreak  Aug 14, 2009
    Fiegel fell ill the next day with symptoms that included nausea, vomiting, fever, aches, fatigue and jaundice. Her high liver enzyme level was "off the doctor's charts," and she was hospitalized July 14 to 16, she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    When Jaundice Leads to Brain Injury  Jul 30, 2009
    The surgery represents a relatively new approach to help mitigate the that Lexi suffered as a result of her bout with jaundice. Lexi's cerebral palsy and a muscle condition known as dystonia make such everyday activities as walking, reading, talking and writing all but impossible. (ABC News)

    Uganda: Peacekeepers in Somalia Hit By Strange Disease  Jul 30, 2009
    It may include jaundice (yellow skin), red eyes, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, or a rash. If not treated, the patient could develop kidney damage, meningitis (inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord), liver failure and respiratory distress. (allAfrica.com)

    Editorial - Betty To Appeal To Who?  Jul 30, 2009
    In fact, the Attorney General of this country, who has to watch this Madam C.J. with a jaundice eye, also seems to have bought into her pancake assurances (because she has been out of town for so long). Mrs Betty Mould Iddrissu, days after the ruling, has been dropping hints of going to the Supreme Court, to challenge the ruling. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Hepatitis A outbreak linked to McDonald's store reaches Iowa (49)  Jul 23, 2009
    Hepatitis A is the least serious form of hepatitis, but it presents flu-type symptoms and may include jaundice. The cases are connected with Rock Island County businesses, including a McDonald's restaurant, 400 W. 1st St., Milan. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Moles And Melanoma: Genetic Links To Skin Cancer Found  Jul 20, 2009
    19, 2006) Children who received light therapy (phototherapy) for jaundice as infants appear to have an increased risk of developing skin moles in childhood, according to a report in the December issue of. (Feb. (Science Daily)

    When buying a car is cheaper than having a baby .... humm  Jul 14, 2009
    Thats before I spent hours in the waiting room worrying whether Elis cough was just a cough or the onset of an asthma attack, hoping that Ashas jaundice had magically cleared up since she left the hospital. Healthcare is a major issue for moms, anecdotally speaking. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Judge denies bail for Colo. hospital worker  Jul 10, 2009
    Symptoms can include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, pain and jaundice. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Questions and answers about pain medicine dangers  Jul 9, 2009
    These may include nausea, vomiting and jaundice yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes. Q: What should I do if I've taken extra doses and develop these symptoms. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Health Tylenol restrictions worry patients  Jul 9, 2009
    Symptoms of liver problems include nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain and jaundice ... These may include nausea, vomiting and jaundice - yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    Leptospirosis in Dogs  Jul 9, 2009
    jaundice (yellowing of gums, skin and other mucous membranes). excessive bleeding (due to low platelet counts). (Suite101.com)

    What are the risks of painkillers?  Jul 8, 2009
    These may include nausea, vomiting and jaundice - yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes. Q. What should I do if I ve taken extra doses and develop these symptoms. (Boston Globe)

    Colo. scrub tech hears charges in hepatitis C case  Jul 7, 2009
    Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, pain and jaundice. Parker, who remains in custody, will be in court again Thursday for a preliminary hearing on charges of tampering with a consumer product, creating a counterfeit controlled substance, and obtaining a controlled substance by deception or subterfuge. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Sickle Cell Disease Healthcare Costs High in U.S.  Jul 7, 2009
    Other complications are anemia, jaundice, gallstones, severe leg and arm pain, and spleen, liver and kidney damage. Dr. Teresa L. Kauf at the University of Florida in Gainesville and colleagues analyzed data from the Florida Medicaid program on 4,294 sickle cell patients. (MEDLINEplus)

    Scrub tech may have exposed thousands to hepatitis  Jul 3, 2009
    Symptoms can include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, pain and jaundice. Rose Medical Center officials told a news conference Thursday night they were working with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to determine whether Parker was the source of the virus. (Anchorage Daily News)

    The trouble with Tylenol  Jul 2, 2009
    Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). One problem with liver damage is that the initial phase of illness can be followed by a period of apparent recovery. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Aspirin Strongly Implicated in Reye...  Jun 29, 2009
    Reye's can strike quickly, affecting all body organs, especially the brain and the liver (although usually without jaundice). It is frequently associated with the use of any form of salicylate-containing drugs (aspirin-class medications) for treating colds, fevers, and influenza-like illnesses (aspirin, easpirin, ecotrin, emperin, excedrin). (Suite101.com)

    Jorgenson keeps up the good fight  Jun 28, 2009
    Her skin turned yellow because of jaundice, and some people at the Mayo Clinic stayed at a distance from her because of it. "You felt like, 'Now I know what a leper feels like,'" Jorgenson said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Pancreatic Cancer  Jun 27, 2009
    If, for example, the tumour expands and blocks the bile duct, another tube carrying digestive juices into the gut, then jaundice can be the result. The skin and whites of the eyes turn yellowish, and urine may become darker. (BBC News -- Health)

    Farrah Fawcett's Struggle With Anal Cancer  Jun 26, 2009
    When a cancer spreads to different parts of the body, the person usually experiences a decrease in appetite, weight loss, fluid collection in the belly, nausea, vomiting, weakness, fatigue, sometimes even jaundice, he said. Also, your blood becomes thinner and you can be prone to disease. (Fox News)

    Pre-Diabetes Costs Nation $25 Billion Annually in Extra Medical Care, New Data Show  Jun 25, 2009
    Among infants, gestational diabetes results in an increased risk of death, jaundice, hypoglycemia and respiratory distress syndrome. Further, adult offspring of mothers with gestational diabetes have a significantly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes as well as cardiovascular disease. (PR Newswire)

    Eight-month olds only hope lies in a liver transplant  Jun 25, 2009
    Kai Xin, born on Oct 22 last year, was diagnosed with biliary atresia after developing jaundice when she was only three months old, and her parents have been advised that she should undergo liver transplant surgery at the National University Hospital, Singapore (NUHS) ... The baby has jaundice and a bloated belly, both signs of liver failure. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    • Skin rash not necessarily caused by hepatitis C  Jun 25, 2009
    Later-stage symptoms can be low-grade fever and persistent or recurring jaundice of the skin and eyes. Hepatitis C can be acquired by contact with blood contaminated with the virus, through injecting drugs with contaminated needles, body piercing, tattooing or through hemodialysis for kidney failure. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Practice makes perfect move for patients  Jun 24, 2009
    There was a new mom with a C-section and her babe with jaundice, an unstable elderly patient with a DNR order, a pediatric patient and an infection isolation case, Bair said. Whatever comes up, there is a likelihood we can say, We've done this. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    Patrick Swayze has it, but do you understand pancreatic cancer?  Jun 4, 2009
    Some patients will develop jaundice (yellowing of the skin) as a result of the tumor blocking the duct draining bile from the liver. A variety of techniques can be used to establish a diagnosis, including CAT scan or ultrasound. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    10 yrs on, case filed against doctor  Jun 1, 2009
    He had jaundice before the operation, developed an infection soon after surgery, and died within ten days after developing septicaemia ... But Dr Pinto said he had taken proper care and performed the surgery after the jaundice was controlled. (India Times, India)

    Alcohol reduces gallstone risk  Jun 1, 2009
    COMPLICATIONS OF GALLSTONES Severe pain Inflammation and infection Jaundice. Alcohol intake was compared with the risk of developing symptomatic gallstones over a 10-year period. (BBC News -- Health)

    UCB launches Vimpat in the US for add-on treatment of epilepsy in adults  May 27, 2009
    The patient should contact their doctor immediately if they are tired, have jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), and have dark urine. Antiepileptic drugs, including Vimpat, may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Back on the field, back into life  May 22, 2009
    It has become difficult to pick out Melissa from the hundreds of other graduating seniors, though the 18-year-old used to go to a school in a wheelchair, her face yellow with jaundice and puffy from steroids. On Tuesday, Melissa attended her last day of high school dressed in a brown cotton dress and a peace sign necklace with the symptoms of jaundice long gone and her swollen body back to that of a thin teenager. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Outbreak of leptospirosis at Juru detention camp  May 16, 2009
    Symptoms include high fever, a severe headache, chills, muscle ache, vomiting, jaundice, red eyes, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and rash. If not treated, you can develop kidney failure, meningitis (brain and spinal cord inflammation), liver failure, breathing problems and even death. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Molecular Structure Could Help Explain Albinism, Melanoma  May 14, 2009
    ScienceDaily (May 13, 2009) Arthropods and mollusks are nature's true bluebloods thanks to hemocyanin, an oxygen-carrying large protein complex, which can even be turned into the enzymatically active chemical phenoloxidase. Scientists have long known that members of the phenoloxidase family are involved in skin and hair coloring. (Science Daily)

    Did the White House just declare climate change war on itself?  May 13, 2009
    " ...Where is the outrage and the letters from Senator Boxer and Congressman Waxman decrying the Friday afternoon release, calling for investigations and alleging manipulation of the science and the law? Where are the press releases and lawsuits from the environmental groups? Where are the two people who dressed up as polar bears and crashed Sen. Kempthorne's press conference? Where are the breathless and indignant above-the-fold, page one newspaper stories? And the cute photos of the polar... (Salon)

    Obama the polar bear killer  May 12, 2009
    So it was with a healthy dose of jaundice that I read this morning that. The new enforcement policy would reverse the Bush administration's approach, which strongly favored defendants against antitrust claims. (Salon)

    FDA to dieters: Don't use supplement Hydroxycut  May 6, 2009
    Other patients experienced symptoms ranging from jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, to liver failure. One received a transplant and another was placed on a list to await a new liver. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Hydroxycut pulled from local shelves  May 2, 2009
    But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now "warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products." The FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems, including jaundice, liver damage, vomiting and seizures. One death, according to the FDA, has even been reported as a result of liver failure. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Williams Kherkher Investigates Hydroxycut Recall  May 2, 2009
    The symptoms suffered by Hydroxycut users have ranged from treatable jaundice to severe organ damage. People who have used Hydroxycut are advised to watch for signs of adverse health effects, including: * Nausea * Abdominal pain * Brown urine * Seizures * Cardiovascular problems. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    FDA warns consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products  May 2, 2009
    The FDA says it has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, an indicator of potential liver injury, to liver damage requiring liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has been reported to the FDA, officials say. (KRNV.com, NV)

    Liver Disease: It Is Never Too Late To Stop Drinking, According To Researchers  Apr 17, 2009
    Alcohol-related cirrhosis develops silently but usually presents with an episode of internal bleeding or jaundice - which is often fatal. The study, led by Dr Nick Sheron, senior lecturer at the University of Southampton and consultant hepatologist at Southampton General Hospital, found that abstinence from alcohol is the key factor in long-term prognosis, even with relatively severe alcohol-related cirrhosis on a liver biopsy. (Science Daily)

    Blood Transfusion Reaction is a Typ...  Apr 14, 2009
    Symptoms include fever, low hemoglobin, increased bilirubin, mild jaundice and anemia. Free hemoglobin is usually not detected in the plasma or urine because unlike immediate transfusion reactions where hemolysis occurs in the blood vessels, hemolysis in case of delayed transfusion reactions occurs in extravascular (outside the blood vessels) sites. (Suite101.com)

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