Antipsychotic Drugs & Fibromyalgia Dec 2, 2008
One problem with antipsychotic drugs is that they can cause significant side effects, such as sleepiness, tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements) and weight gain, which can be severe. There is also a small risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which is a medical emergency. (Suite101.com)
Woman in critical condition after being struck by car Dec 2, 2008
She was taken to the hospital with severe head injuries, the lieutenant said. Lin was wearing dark clothing and the rainy weather made it hard to see, Shastany said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Bishop's standout ready to rebound after knee injury Dec 2, 2008
Doctors were telling her the injury to her left knee might be a severe sprain, but Orekhova had torn her right ACL before and recognized the pain. Oh my gosh, I've done it again, the 6-foot-3 then-junior at The Bishop's School thought. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Yoga's stress reduction helps alleviate other problems Dec 2, 2008
A recent study at Duke involved breast cancer patients who were experiencing severe hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. Because of their illness, they were prohibited from taking hormone replacement therapy, so yoga was proposed as an alternative. (Montana Standard, MT)
Heating safety Dec 2, 2008
None of these situations caused severe or permanent damage, but they emphasize the importance of inspections and maintenance to help keep furnaces running efficiently and safely, preventing potential fires and carbon monoxide poisoning in the home, officials said. Half of our maintenance procedures are designed to be safety procedures more than anything else, Johnson said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Governors press for stimulus bill by Inauguration Dec 2, 2008
Facing severe cutbacks in state services as the recession deepens, the nation's governors pressed their case on Capitol Hill Monday, asking for at least $40 billion to help pay for health care for the poor and disabled. . (Herald Sun)
Summary for Patients Dec 2, 2008
When MVP becomes mores severe, blood can flow backward through the valve because the valve does not close completely ... Severe mitral regurgitation can lead to problems because the heart does not pump blood effectively ... Treatment of severe mitral regurgitation involves surgical replacement of the valve. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
* World News Quick Take Dec 2, 2008
The elderly couple died of severe burns when their house caught fire two years ago, and police said on Sunday they had reopened the case after the victims 42-year-old son said he was behind the blaze. The man, identified only as Kim, was arrested last week for allegedly stabbing his wife and strangling his two-year-old daughter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Clinic owner pleads to practicing without license Dec 2, 2008
Bugarin is also charged in San Diego with posing as a doctor to perform abortions, some of them unsuccessful or resulting in severe complications and hospitalization. That trial is scheduled for next year. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Studies say too many arthroscopic knee surgeries Dec 2, 2008
One finds that surgery is no better than medication and physical therapy for relieving the pain and stiffness of moderate or severe arthritis ... The new study, done at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, included nearly 200 patients with moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis in the knee. (North County Times)
It Takes Guts To Build Bone, Scientists Discover Dec 2, 2008
"This proof-of-principle paper shows, to our amazement, that bone formation is regulated to a significant extent by the gut! Through our observations of two rare and severe forms of osteoporosis, one that causes drastic bone loss and one that causes extremely high bone mass, we were able to see clearly what happens with over-production or under-production of serotonin," said Dr. Karsenty ... Only one drug currently on the market can generate new bone, but due to reports that it may increase the... (Science Daily)
Depression Treatment: Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy As Effective As Anti-depressant Medication, Study Suggests Dec 2, 2008
Stephen hopes that MBCT will be "the final piece in the jig-saw" in learning to cope with a tendency towards severe depression that he has suffered since his teens. Now 56, he experienced severe episodes between 2000 and 2002, involving hospitalisation ... 20, 2005) Cognitive therapy, when provided by an experienced therapist, may be as effective as antidepressant medications in the initial treatment of moderate to severe major depression, according to an. (Science Daily)
Bariatric Surgery May Resolve Liver Disease Dec 2, 2008
The spectrum of NAFLD ranges from hepatic steatosis (fat accumulation in the liver cells) to the more severe non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis that can progress to cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Prevalence of NAFLD is estimated to be around 70 percent in obese individuals and 85 percent to 95 percent in patients with morbid obesity. (Science Daily)
Arthritis Research Shows Better Management More Important Than New Drugs Dec 2, 2008
They write, "The most relevant finding of our work is that disease activity in RA has improved, independently of the availability of new therapies, in patients with severe and mild disease.". The authors conclude, "It is clear that we need specific markers of RA severity that allow us to select adequate patients for early biologic treatment in order to improve their therapeutic response, as well as their functional outcome. These tools may also help to improve cost-effectiveness of these drugs... (Science Daily)
Obama to broaden role of genetics in medical care Dec 2, 2008
For example, the FDA recently warned that certain drugs for epileptic seizures may prompt a severe skin reaction in Asian patients because of a genetic trait. The practice of medicine could be streamlined if doctors had reliable ways of predicting which drugs would work on which individuals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Don't mix drinking and driving with your holiday cheer Dec 2, 2008
The reason for the launch is to remind folks, particularly at this time of the year, that drinking and driving is a criminal offence that carries severe penalties, including a criminal record, immediate licence suspension of 90 days, immediate vehicle impoundment and significant future driving restrictions for those charged and ultimately convicted of a drinking and driving offence. Now, for those who believe they can best escape the RIDE program by having their celebratory drinks in the... (insideTORONTO.com)
Full story..... Dec 2, 2008
They usually have jobs and income but have severe problems making their budgets stretch, he added. We believe we can build a program where a family of four with an income of up to 39,000 can still [qualify for] food twice a month. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Some vindication for sick vets, but little relief Dec 2, 2008
"They were like it's all psychological, it's all in your head, here are some antidepressants," said Bunker, who has severe headaches and has trouble walking, among other problems. Since those early years, independent scientists have determined that the symptoms of the veterans do not constitute a single syndrome. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
First trial in patients with a potential treatment of the incurable ALS muscle disease Dec 2, 2008
Testing the treatment on rats with a severe form of ALS and on rats with a milder form, the researchers found that, in both groups, the VEGF-treated rats manifested the disease later than the untreated animals, and they lived considerably longer. Using a pump. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Laxative helps skin problems Dec 2, 2008
My skin keeps a matte finish longer through the day, and I have been developing fewer and less severe blemishes. MoM works better than anything else I've tried, and the price is certainly right. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Weather turns fatal over weekend ... Sheriff resigns, will take office in Jan. ... Holiday festivities come to Ionia, Belding, Lake O ... Automakers' debt may be obstacle to federal loans ... Former Detroit mayoral aide Beatty pleads guilty ... Bush: ‘I'm sorry' the economic crisis is occurring ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Bad weather claimed its first Ionia County victim Sunday, as Portland resident Amy Donavan was killed when her 2004 Ford Taurus hit a stretch of slush on Grand River Avenue and hit a minivan driven by a 48-year-old Ionia woman. Courtesy Weather turns fatal over weekend Dec 2, 2008
None were considered severe, however. On the bright side, Seinen noted that the Ionia County Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police did very well in catching three drunk drivers over the holiday weekend, too. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
World AIDS Day celebrates 20th year Dec 2, 2008
Understanding all the signaling mechanisms will allow better production, activation and production of T-cells that would more efficiently fight off HIV/AIDS. The absence or malfunction of these T-cells can lead to severe immunodeficiency like HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis or juvenile diabetes, Werlen said. World AIDS Day is a great way to remind people that AIDS is still around, Werlen said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
More of this story Dec 2, 2008
He said no healthy animals will be put to sleep at the shelter, although some animals may be humanely euthanized because of severe medical or community safety issues. I want to make sure we do everything in our power to adopt out every animal, Hirsch said. (Westerly Sun, RI)
FORESIGHT: Support group keeps focus on issues for those with low vision Dec 2, 2008
While severely near-sighted, Crane is one of the support group s more fortunate members, in that her visual impairment does not prevent her from reading or performing a number of close-up tasks ... Hector Hernandez, who was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (severe tunnel vision) in 1990, is almost totally blind. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Keep homelessness Dec 2, 2008
As always, the onset of winter weather places the health and safety of this population at severe risk. The New Jersey Advocacy Net work to End Homelessness is committed to keeping the issue of homelessness in front of leaders in government. (NJ.com -- Times)
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Trenton wrote on Apr 30, 2008 11:36 AM:" As Americans, we often focus on short-term solutions. Our economy reflects this with the driving force of short-term profits. Unfortunately, drilling for new sources of oil such as ANWAR is another short-term solution to possibly reduce the prices of oil. We have no guarantee that oil companies would reduce prices even after new sources are drilled. The solution for the US is to change our short-term ("band-aid") approach and begin to really solve our... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Five Tips for Keeping Pets Healthy and Vet Bills Down Dec 2, 2008
The underweight Boxer was suffering from severe skin problems, was missing large patches of hair and was in generally poor health. The Director of Human Services, Peter Wilson, was deeply concerned for Sage's well-being and considered a variety of options for treatment. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Malaria drug potency is restored Dec 2, 2008
A team from La Trobe University in Melbourne tested the effect of combing chloroquine with primaquine, a drug normally used to treat a less severe form of malaria. On its own, primaquine has no effect on P. falciparum, but it is structurally similar to chloroquine. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
as i see it:There’s plenty of room for more children Dec 2, 2008
And technology, some created right here at Oregon State University, has provided the capability to feed more using less land and in more severe climates than ever before. And starvation has become primarily a result of draught, genocide or political unrest. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Zim cuts Harare's water Dec 2, 2008
The disease is a highly contagious, but treatable illness that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting that can kill a patient. Although the disease is curable, Zimbabwe's hospitals lack drugs, equipment and staff to care for patients. (iAfrica.com)
Bolivar officials resume search for bodies Dec 2, 2008
The hurricane caused severe flooding and also damaged much of the upper Texas coast. Sightseers found the Nov. 20 on Goat Island. (KHOU.com, TX)
1 comment Dec 2, 2008
There are good arguments for safety net programs like Social Security, which eliminate severe downside risk -- or at least eliminate it if Social Security has a sound long-range financing scheme, which it may not. Curiously, most current policymakers seem more concerned about the risks of climate change, about which there is much uncertainty, than the risks of Social Security collapse, about which the numbers seem much more certain. (Human Events Online)
Five ways to avoid germs while traveling Dec 2, 2008
In 2003, 22 people came down with SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, from a single fellow passenger who had SARS but didn't have any symptoms, according to another New England journal study. But the airplane isn't the only place along your travel route where germs thrive. (CNN -- Health)
Obama to broaden role of genetics in medical care Dec 2, 2008
For example, the FDA recently warned that certain drugs for epileptic seizures may prompt a severe skin reaction in Asian patients because of a genetic trait. The practice of medicine could be streamlined if doctors had reliable ways of predicting which drugs would work on which individuals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Soremouth Highly Contagious in Sheep and GoatsPeople, Too Dec 2, 2008
It tends to be more severe in goats than sheep, and anecdotal evidence suggests Boer goats may be more susceptible than others, says University of Maryland Sheep and Goat Specialist Susan Schoenian ... Infections usually occur several years apart, and repeat infections tend to be less severe. (Agri-View, WI)
Economy cripples Galveston's comeback after Ike Dec 2, 2008
Ike severely damaged two of Galveston's biggest employers, the Port of Galveston and the University of Texas Medical Branch's John Sealy Hospital ... "We decided to make sure our houses could sustain severe wind force and water force," he says. (USA Today)
Galveston-area hospitals still swamped by hurricane Dec 2, 2008
Medevac helicopters or ambulances carry people with severe injuries to Houston, 50 miles to the northwest, a detour that can stretch the "golden hour," when quick treatment is most likely to save a life, to the breaking point. Doctors and paramedics say they have no choice. (USA Today)
Energy Price Spikes Make The Elderly Worried About Staying Warm ... Dec 2, 2008
The UK has the highest number of excess winter deaths in Europe - higher than countries with more severe winters such as Finland, Denmark and Austria. As this winter is predicted to be colder than last year, it is very likely that there will be an increase in the number of excess winter deaths in the UK.. (Firstrung)
Stroke victim praises council care services Dec 2, 2008
The 46-year-old from Hetton suffered a stroke in 2001, leaving him with severe mobility and communication problems. The incident had a profound effect on his life, as he was no longer able to work and support his family. (Sunderland Echo)
European Study to Find Cure for Food Allergies Most allergic ... Dec 2, 2008
"Food allergy affects around 10 million EU citizens and there is no cure. All people with food allergy can do is avoid the foods to which they are allergic. The threat of severe anaphylaxis has a great impact on their quality of life," argues Institute of Food Research scientist Dr. Clare Mills, one of the lead partners in the Food Allergy Specific Therapy (FAST) research project. Severe allergic reaction can set within minutes of consuming a prohibited food, researchers say, and if the person... (Softpedia)
WHO calls for greater attention to curb HIV/AIDS Dec 2, 2008
But under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, there was severe punishment for possession of drugs and related material making the provision of services to users problematic, World Vision said in a statement issued here on Monday. Printer friendly Send this article to Friends by. (Hindu)
Norwegian court overturns lawsuit by divers Dec 2, 2008
Some divers complain of severe health consequences, including lung and brain damage. In December, a government survey said 20 percent of 139 divers active between 1965 and 1990 were on medical disability pensions. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Cholera kills hundreds in Zimbabwe Dec 2, 2008
Cholera is a highly contagious disease that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting. It is curable, but because Zimbabwe lacks the drugs and doctors to treat it, the death rate there is 10 times greater than it is in countries where treatment is available, according to former President Jimmy Carter, who visited with officials in the region last week. (CNN -- World)
Baylor Mourns Death of Thornton Sterling Dec 2, 2008
It was the first Baylor football game he had missed since the Bears 1976 game at Rice, which he missed due to a severe ice storm in Central Texas. Sterling was a member of First Baptist Church of Waco; he previously was a member of First Baptist Church of Washington and served as a deacon at both churches. (Baylorbears.com)
Lodi family struggling in aftermath of fiery crash (1264) Dec 2, 2008
Tate, 48, and his wife, Vickie Tate, suffered severe burns over most of their bodies in a Sept. 8 vehicle crash. His parents both died in the minivan that burned to the ground on Interstate 80 in eastern Nevada. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Box Elder burn victim still recovering Dec 2, 2008
Brandi and children Kaylonie, 14, and Imary, 1, escaped, as did family friend Matthew McPherson, 19, who suffered severe burns to his hands, back and feet while trying to save the Siers' children. The elder Desmond Siers was not home at the time. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Doctor Shares Tips on How Not to Die Dec 2, 2008
They can show up externally (in the gums or in a hair follicle) or internally (in an organ), and some types are more severe than others. Once a pocket of pus breaks through the thin bone surrounding the tooth sockets, bacteria can spread through the tissue planes of the neck and into the chest. (ABC News)
Controlling Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Dec 2, 2008
"Severe headaches, having visual changes, seeing spots, having severe pain in your upper abdomen, persistent nausea and vomiting and having severe swelling. All of those signs can be signs of preeclampsia," explains Darolia. In Nicole's case, her blood pressure continue to climb, putting her life and her baby's at risk. (W-USA News, DC)
Occupational stressors and its organizational and individual correlates: A nationwide study of Norwegian ambulance personnel Dec 2, 2008
Serious operational tasks and physical demands were identified as the two most severe stressors. Lack of support from co-workers was the most severe and frequent organizational stressor ... Ambulance-specific stressors were reported as both more severe and more frequently occurring stressors than were organizational stressors. (BioMed Central)
Uncle Sam needs to go shopping. Not us Dec 2, 2008
"The same factors that may have reduced the probability of future systemic events, however, may amplify the damage caused by and complicate the management of very severe financial shocks. The changes that have reduced the vulnerability of the system to smaller shocks may have increased the severity of the large ones." ... Rather, it's an old-fashioned economic crisis, which severely erodes the equity of leveraged banks, but where money still flows and even the occasional IPO can get away if it's... (Salon)
Study links asthma rate to birth month Dec 1, 2008
They found that babies who reached 4 months old at the peak of the winter virus season were far more likely to develop bronchiolitis, a common lung infection that - when severe enough to require medical attention - is associated with a four- to fivefold increased risk of childhood asthma ... However, Abramson says, severe respiratory virus infections early in life can physically damage the lungs, leading to childhood asthma. (Boston Globe)
The TB-HIV crisis Dec 1, 2008
After eight years of living with HIV/AIDS, I contracted a severe case of tuberculosis. My treatment required multiple surgeries and months in a hospital. (Boston Globe)
A century of healing Dec 1, 2008
Devastating earthquakes in October 1935 destroyed the 1890 school and severely damaged Van Orsdel Hall, just completed next door (the ruins still stand) ... Today, Intermountain is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization specializing in nurturing, therapeutic environments for children under severe emotional distress. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Nigerian city tense after riots Dec 1, 2008
"There is a very severe shortage of medical supplies, and a lot of people are going without water," Mr Ayinzat said. Violence flared up on Friday after the mostly Christian-backed governing party, the People's Democratic Party, was declared to have won the state elections in Plateau state, of which Jos is the capital city. (BBC News)
FDA Accepts Cell Therapeutics' Zevalin sBLA and Grants Priority Review Dec 1, 2008
Yttrium-90 Zevalin administration results in severe and prolonged cytopenias in most patients. Severe cutaneous and mucocutaneous reactions have been reported. (PR Newswire)
James House evacuating patient Mandy Bryant during a disaster drill at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in July of this year. Dec 1, 2008
The drill incorporated a fire in our building, mass-casualties being received through the ER, and severe weather that knocked out electricity and damaged the hospital to the extent that we had to evacuate patients. Employees were asked to come in, as they would have during an actual event. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Blood brothers Dec 1, 2008
Children with the most severe form of the condition have to be fed intravenously to keep them alive. It's a new way of treating something that was untreatable before. (BBC News -- Health)
Super bug stalks area, state hospitals Dec 1, 2008
And its effects -- diseases ranging from severe diarrhea to deadly sepsis -- are worse if the patient has been taking antibiotics. "What happens is the antibiotic you will give them will damage or destroy the friendly bacteria" that can fight off C. diff, said Dr. Richard Duma, director of infectious diseases at Halifax Health. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Harare Offers Free Graves to Cholera Victims Dec 1, 2008
VOA News - Zimbabwe Says Cholera Has Killed 425. A trusted source of newsand information since 1942. (Voice of America)
* Make health a government priority Dec 1, 2008
After the SARS outbreak in 2003 and the recent increasing global expansion of dengue hemorrhagic fever aggravated by global warming, transnational efforts to prevent severe epidemics have become the top priority for global health. At a time when sea and air travel across the Strait are increasing, the public health professionalism and disease prevention efforts on both sides of the Strait will face tough challenges. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Affidavit: Voices told teen to slash girl Dec 1, 2008
Mallory, the daughter of Daily Press production manager Denny Haulman, is recovering after surgery to repair severe throat damage and has returned to school. Yates was arrested a few blocks from Montrose High, after he allegedly ran from police and tried to hide. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Darfur aid groups face harassment - UN officials Dec 1, 2008
"There has been really severe intimidation...NGOs are in a state of shock in South Darfur," said a senior U.N. officer. "They have been able to intimidate international and national staff into going into computers, open their private emails -- Gmail, Hotmail. (The officials are saying) if you don't give me your password, you won't get out of this country.". (AlertNet)
Studies say too many arthroscopic knee surgeries Dec 1, 2008
One finds that surgery is no better than medication and physical therapy for relieving the pain and stiffness of moderate or severe arthritis ... The new study, done at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, included nearly 200 patients with moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis in the knee. (North County Times)
Children With Sickle Cell Disease Receiving Inadequate Care, Study Finds Dec 1, 2008
16, 2008) A new prospective study of pain in adults with sickle cell disease finds that daily pain is far more prevalent and severe than previous large studies have indicated. "The major finding of our study,". (Science Daily)
Sex Life Of Killer Fungus Finally Revealed Dec 1, 2008
1, 2008) Biologists at The University of Nottingham and University College Dublin have announced a major breakthrough in our understanding of the sex life of a microscopic fungus which is a major cause of death in immune deficient patients and also a cause of severe asthma ... The fungus is also associated with severe asthma and sinusitis. (Science Daily)
