Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes Jul 25, 2008
"Sure, they don't have any problems when they're 30, but when they're 50, they've had their heart attack and now they have an ulcer on the foot.". In addition to lifestyle changes, the AACE thinks that pre-diabetes needs to be treated more aggressively. (MEDLINEplus)
Top drug companies' earnings beat forecasts Jul 24, 2008
12 billion, or 83 cents per share, from 87 cents a year earlier, due to generic competition faced by its Protonix ulcer drug. But that was still better than investors had expected and its shares rose more than 4 percent in early U.S. trading. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Eye sore: Remove your contacts when you sleep! Jul 22, 2008
These proteins become breeding grounds for infections that can cause corneal ulcers (known in the medical world as ulcerative keratitis). Just what causes these nasty ulcers ... Corneal ulcers are bad news -- they can cause extreme pain and breaks in the epithelium (surface layer) of your cornea. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Mid-Missouri medical and sports teams bring salvation in El Salvador. Jul 19, 2008
The most serious case was of a woman who had an ulcer on her leg. The doctor on site said she would need more therapy than the antibiotics prescribed, said Knife. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Stada Tops Takeover Targets in Generic Drugs as Pfizer, Glaxo `Feel Heat' Jul 19, 2008
Bad Vilbel, Germany-based Stada, the seller of discounted versions of AstraZeneca Plc's Prilosec ulcer drug, and Glenmark are two of the largest independent generic-drug companies. Stada got 18 percent of sales from Serbia and Russia last year, while about 40 percent of revenue came in its home country of India. (Bloomberg)
The Shortlist of Serious Medical Symptoms Jul 18, 2008
The food you eat changes stool color, but according to Shulman, black, tarry stools could be the sign of cancer or a bleeding ulcer. 4. (Newsmax)
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Often Have Poor Outcomes Jul 17, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although the majority of patients hospitalized because of diabetic foot ulcers initially do reasonably well, in the long-term the outcome is often poor, French researchers report in the journal Diabetes Care. "Despite a satisfactory rate of healing," investigator Dr. Antoine Avignon told Reuters Health, "the overall prognosis of patients with diabetic foot ulcers is not satisfactory." ... Avignon of Universite Montpellier 1 and colleagues came to this conclusion after... (MEDLINEplus)
COPD Patients Have High Mortality Rate from Ulcers Jul 17, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a substantial increase in short-term mortality if they also have bleeding or perforated peptic ulcers, results of a Danish study indicate ... In the last decade, evidence has accrued that smokers and patients with COPD are at increased risk of developing peptic ulcers, along with complications, such as perforations and bleeding, Dr. Steffen Christensen, of Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, and... (MEDLINEplus)
MDCT, virtual gastroscopy and MPR images differentiate malignant and benign gastric ulcers Jul 17, 2008
Multidetector CT using virtual gastroscopy and post contrast enhanced multiplanar reformation images can be useful in differentiating between malignant and benign gastric ulcers, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. "Conventional gastroscopy can diagnose patients with gastric ulcers; however the procedure is invasive and occasionally may miss early stage disease. Our study was designed to determine if MDCT's... (EurekAlert!)
Ulcer bacteria may protect from asthma: study Jul 15, 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A only recently revealed as a major cause of ulcers and stomach may help protect children from developing asthma, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday ... "The disappearance of Helicobacter ... is consistent with the decline of both ulcer disease and stomach cancer. It is also consistent with the rise of asthma and esophageal diseases like GERD (gastric reflux disease) and adenocarcinoma (cancer) of the esophagus.". (Scientific American)
Remembering Dr. DeBakey Jul 15, 2008
As my personal physician since 1978, he discovered then that I had an almost fatal abdominal ulcer. In 1982 he supervised the double bypass open heart surgery that again spared me. (Houston Chronicle)
Ulcer-Causing Bug in Adults May Cut Risk of Asthma in Children, Study Says Jul 15, 2008
Ulcer Bug May Reduce the Risk of Childhood Asthma, Study Finds ... July 15 (Bloomberg) -- A stomach bacteria known to cause ulcers and cancer in adults may also protect youngsters from developing , researchers said ... Antibiotics have been used to wipe out since the 1990s, when it was shown to cause ulcers and gastric cancer. (Bloomberg -- US)
Antidepressants tied to gastrointestinal bleeding Jul 8, 2008
Such risk factors for gastrointestinal bleeding include a peptic ulcer or being elderly, he said. Some SSRIs include: Forest Laboratories Inc's Celexa (citalopram); GlaxoSmithKline's Paxil (paroxetine); Pfizer Inc's Zoloft (sertraline); and Prozac, introduced by Eli Lilly and Co in 1987 but now off patent and widely available generically as fluoxetine. (Reuters India)
Garner: Carving for the Lord Jun 30, 2008
Mrs. Garner said she was aware of her husband's inability to sleep, coupled with an ulcer. Mr. Garner said he wasn't a Christian man then. (The Augusta Chronicle)
U.S. Olympic Track Trials: Williams dashes her way to Beijing Jun 30, 2008
" In 2004, Williams was something of a surprise qualifier for the Games. She had just punctuated her career at Miami with an NCAA championship. That left her family scrambling to afford to go to Athens, particularly her father, David, who has health problems and is on the kidney transplant list. Through generous donations, including $10,000 from Sewickley businessman Tim Weibe, they were able to go. Williams is worried about her father making the trip to Beijing, especially considering he had... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sports stars surgery always goes perfectly Jun 29, 2008
" Did you know that if you type "doctors" and "told him he'd never walk again" into Google you'll get more than 277,000 entries? What kind of bedside manner is this? Is this a common occurrence, and is it generally more than one doctor who seems to say it? One comes into your hospital room, waits for another, and then they say it in unison: You will never walk again? I don't think so. I think it's a lot more common, as in the case of the fictional Dr. Lesmanton, that stuff gets left inside you... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Local Industry News & Notes for Sunday, June 29, 2008 Jun 29, 2008
The hospital received top honors with the Achievement of Excellence Award (2005-2008) for reduction in pressure ulcer rate. The second award was striving for excellence for high performance in reduction of restraint use (2005-2008). (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Leopard's eyelid reconstructed Jun 11, 2008
Bhadsavle said: "This leopard had serious injuries on its right eye, it might have got hurt during a fight, and had torn half of its upper eyelid. It could not blink and this resulted in the cornea drying up leading to corneal ulcer. There was a scar tissue on the lower lid of the left eye; it was pressing the cornea for some time, resulting in corneal ulcer in the left eye as well. We reconstructed the right eyelid and removed the left eyes scar tissue from outside and administered... (India Times)
New pathogen from pigs' stomach ulcers Jun 9, 2008
Scientists have isolated a new bacterium in pigs' stomachs thanks to a pioneering technique, offering hope of new treatments to people who suffer with stomach ulcers, according to research published in the June issue of the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. The bacterium that commonly causes stomach ulcers in humans is called Helicobacter pylori ... Genetic analysis revealed that it is a new species related to the common stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter... (EurekAlert!)
Fidelity's top lawyer resigns to be full-time law teacher Jun 7, 2008
THE NATION FDA adds cancer warning to J&J foot ulcer medicine The Food and Drug Administration warned patients that using large amounts of a Johnson & Johnson foot ulcer medication could heighten their risk of dying from cancer. The FDA added its most serious warning to the company's cream Regranex, which is prescribed to treat severe foot and leg ulcers in diabetics. (Boston Globe)
Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications Jun 7, 2008
"A consultation with the dentist may be appropriate, to discuss whether periodontal treatment has been successful or whether a more intensive approach with oral or sub-antimicrobial antibiotics is in order because, just as it is difficult to control diabetes while the patient has an infected leg ulcer, the same applies when there's infection and inflammation of the gums.". More information. (Health-Finder)
Champlin out as Hanford baseball coach Jun 7, 2008
WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration warned patients Friday that using large amounts of a Johnson on foot ulcer medication could heighten their risk of dying from cancer. HONG KONG - Hong Kong health workers slaughtered 2,700 poultry in a market Saturday after chickens were found to be carrying the dangerous H5N1 bird flu virus, officials said. (News Central Portal Site, CA)
Surgeons throw in towel for cancer patient Jun 6, 2008
He had been carrying the cloth, now the size of a softball, since 1983, when it was left after an ulcer operation. He went for his latest operation after suffering abdominal pain. (The Standard)
Your Health: Licorice root extract eases canker sore suffering, speeds healing Jun 6, 2008
Published: Thursday, June 5, 2008 6:07 PM MDT Here s a little good news for folks who suffer with canker sores: There s a new, effective treatment for the painful mouth ulcers. The results of a recent study confirmed that applying licorice root extract to canker sores can reduce ulcer size and speed healing ... Canker sores, also known as recurring aphthous ulcers, are painful lesions inside the mouth. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Surgeons: Man's 'Tumor' Was a 25-Year-Old Towel Jun 5, 2008
The patient apparently had been carrying the cloth since 1983, when surgeons left it in him after minor ulcer surgery. He went to Asahi General Hospital in late May after suffering pain. (Fox News)
Good news for Japanese man: "tumour" is towel! Jun 5, 2008
The 49-yead-old man has been carrying the cloth since 1983, when surgeons at the Asahi General Hospital in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo left it in him after an operation to treat an ulcer. The former patient has no plans to sue the hospital, which is in talks with him over compensation or other measures. (Xinhuanet, China)
Things to love about this homestand, take 2 May 23, 2008
Loved watching that game last night one of the few not to cause an ulcer. As an added bonus, I picked up a new favorite saying when Jon Sciambi said he didn t want to drive the happy bus into Negativetown (about cautious optimism when our pitching staff Smoltz, Soriano, Gonzalez returns from the DL). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Licorice extract provides new treatment option for canker sores May 23, 2008
CHICAGO (May 22, 2008) - What common oral condition appears as shallow ulcers of different sizes, affects one in five Americans, can be caused by food allergies and hormonal changes, and also can cause severe mouth pain. Commonly referred to as canker sores, recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU) now can be treated by an extract in licorice root herbal extract, according to a study published in the March/April 2008 issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistrys (AGD) clinical,... (EurekAlert!)
Management of Pressure Ulcers May 17, 2008
Wound care for pressure ulcers is a major issue for many patients. Pressure ulcers, also called pressure sores, bedsores, and decubitus ulcers, are a frequent problem for immobile patients, especially the elderly ... This can result in wounds and ulcers in places like the lower back and buttocks. (Suite101.com)
Father Fred gets warm reception in Watertown's St. Patrick Parish May 17, 2008
To be here like this is such a grace, such a gift, said Barr, 57, who recovered from a severe ulcer. It s a miracle. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Somerset man has ‘bloodless’ procedure May 16, 2008
A vena cava filter was inserted to prevent blood clots from traveling to his lungs and he was treated for the beginnings of an ulcer. He is doing well now. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
LETTERS: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 May 8, 2008
Now I should say that is not healthy and I believe bad for your ulcer. As for if I or anybody else here knows anything about Isreal and the mess of Arabs who want to drive the jews into the ocean (not my words) I believe we do know who is against whom. (North County Times)
Track and Field: Aguilar overcomes ailment to compete May 8, 2008
Doctors think that Aguilar has either an ulcer or a hernia, and he is taking medicine to control the pain and using ice packs. After winning the region title, he was back in school the next week. (Odessa American, TX)
Medicare to no longer pay for medical providers' mistakes May 5, 2008
"Hospitals get a lot of patients who have been in nursing homes and a patient might have some cellulitis that is potentially breaking into a pressure ulcer," she said, naming one of the conditions that Medicare will be watching for. "There's some clarifications that's needed here.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Doctor finds higher calling when death knocks May 5, 2008
Many of the women had ulcers. Artress treats about 20 ulcers a day in Tanzania, which he said is the result of so much worrying about where the next meal is coming from ... "When I first got here, and so many patients had ulcers, I thought something must be wrong - that's an American disease," Artress said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More limb amputations among Chicago blacks May 2, 2008
They develop an ulcer that can often turn into something worse if its not treated right away. . (MSNBC -- Race)
Relief for canker sores May 2, 2008
A canker sore (medically referred to as aphteous ulcer), is a type of oral ulcer that results from the breakage of the oral mucous membrane and presents itself as a painful open sore. This condition is also known as aphteous stomatitis especially in the case of multiple or recurring ulcers ... About 20 percent of the population, or one out of five people, have these ulcers at any one time. (Concord Journal, MA)
A-Rod headed to 15-day disabled list May 2, 2008
Cashman also said that Wilson Betemit, on the disabled list since April 14 with a corneal ulcer, was cleared by an eye doctor on Tuesday to resume playing. Betemit is expected to join Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for a rehab assignment beginning Thursday. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Coverage canceled: Insurers face scrutiny for cancellations after claims Apr 21, 2008
Wheeler says her medical records were checked after she underwent a six-hour operation for a perforated ulcer that she said was unrelated. After the cancellation, the insurer refused to pay nearly 50,000 in medical bills. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Apr 19, 2008
For the stomach and duodenum, bleeding in these areas can often occur from tumors and ulcers, the latter of which can be due to certain medications (e ... For example, upper GI bleeding due to a large stomach tumor requires surgery, and for patients with stomach and duodenal ulcers, medications like proton-pump inhibitors to halt acid production can slow progression of the ulcer. (Suite101.com)
Curiosity could kill the cat Apr 19, 2008
I decided it was time to research what my cats could chew on safely before I developed an ulcer. Poisonous plants abound, and they keep emergency veterinarians busy. (Florida Times-Union)
Treximet(TM) (Sumatriptan and Naproxen Sodium) Tablets Approved by FDA for Acute Treatment of Migraine Apr 16, 2008
NSAID-containing products cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal ... NSAID-containing products, including Treximet, should be prescribed with extreme caution in those with a prior history of ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding. (PR Newswire)
Ranbaxy sees $1.5 bn gain from drug deal Apr 16, 2008
5 billion in revenue during 2008-2014 from an agreement reached with pharma major AstraZeneca over the world's second largest ulcer drug Nexium. The settlement, which Ranbaxy CEO and MD Malvinder M Singh termed as the "largest and most comprehensive globally", will allow the company to start exclusive sales of a generic version of ulcer drug Nexium in 2014 in US. Astra Zeneca's patent expires on May 27, 2014. (Times of India)
Prescription-only plan amid Nurofen Plus fears Apr 15, 2008
The article outlined two cases of patients who suffered perforated ulcers after consuming up to a packet of the pills a day ... "Also there is the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory component that if used in higher doses can lead to side effects such as ulcers and other side effects." ... "Obviously the cost of side effects is huge. I mean if someone has an overdose or develops an ulcer or other potential side effects then those costs are huge as well," he said. (ABC Online)
FTSE rises by midday Apr 15, 2008
AstraZeneca jumped nearly 9 percent, on course for its biggest one-day percentage gain since November 2002, after the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said it had settled U.S. patent litigation against India's Ranbaxy Laboratories over its top-selling drug, ulcer pill Nexium. By 11:23 a.m., the FTSE 100 was up 47. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
U.S. Biotechs On Sale Apr 12, 2008
But the U.S. patent on the ulcer treatment Prevacid runs out 2009. The patent on Actos, the world's best-selling diabetes drug, will follow in 2011. (Forbes -- Business)
Antibiotic brainstorms Apr 11, 2008
Sure, clay looks humble, but it could contain powerful chemicals that fight deadly, disfiguring infections, including Buruli ulcer and several drug-resistant bacteria ... Williams and Haydel also found that a third clay, from France, can kill the bacteria that causes Buruli ulcer, and at last we bounce back to the starting point for today's Why File ... Buruli ulcer is a nasty skin infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, and it's advancing in Central and West Africa. (Why Files)
Exeter gallops onto nat'l TV show Apr 10, 2008
Owners and equine veterinarians Doug and Kelly Anez showed several horses being scoped for equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) along with owners who discussed their experiences. Doug and Kelly have a great program with preventative checkups scheduled every three months, said Linda Kausen, owner of Hattie, a 10-year-old German warm blood that will be featured in the episode. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
More of this story Apr 9, 2008
When Hirokawa was finally seen by a doctor on March 28, 2005, doctors found a tennis-ball sized ulcer, the result of a bed sore. Hirokawa was released three weeks later after surgery for the ulcer; he was then transferred to a nursing home, where he died. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Medical errors cost US $8.8B, result in 238,337 potentially preventable deaths: HealthGrades study Apr 8, 2008
Decubitus ulcer (bed sores). Failure to rescue. (EurekAlert!)
McCain: A "Mad" Man? Apr 6, 2008
Back to Truman in his 150 word handwritten letter, he referred to the reporter, Paul Hume, as an eight ulcer man on four ulcer pay and waxing more indignant he told Hume that he was clearly a frustrated old man who wished he could have been successful. He even added: Some day I hope to meet you. (Townhall.com)
AstraZeneca sees study fuelling Crestor sales Apr 3, 2008
Crestor is a crucial product for AstraZeneca since sales of its top seller, ulcer pill Nexium, are slowing and both Nexium and its second-biggest drug Seroquel, for treating schizophrenia, face the threat of generic competition. PRESSURE TO PUBLISH. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Pills to cure what ails you Apr 2, 2008
Shouldn't be taken by people with stomach ulcers or with a history of internal bleeding ... Contraindications: People shouldn't use ibuprofen if they have a history of bleeding disorders or if they have stomach problems or an ulcer ... Contraindications: People shouldn't use naproxen if they have a history of bleeding disorders, stomach problems or an ulcer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Health problems don’t stop gun show promoter Mar 30, 2008
All of that nearly came to an end last month when Pucci collapsed from a bleeding ulcer. I died February 8th at 6:01, Pucci said during Saturday s Tri-State Gun Show at the Onalaska OmniCenter. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Free eye screening for Pramso residents Mar 29, 2008
She said it also served as an avenue to sensitize the public on common eye diseases as cataract, allergy, glaucoma, refractive errors, cornea ulcer among others. Rev Owusu-Frimpong said out of the 70 people screened, five were referred to the Hospital while the remaining were given anti-biotics. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Organism That Causes Buruli Ulcer Has Been Isolated And Characterized Mar 27, 2008
26, 2008) An international team of 17 researchers from four countries has for the first time isolated from the environment and fully characterized the organism that causes Buruli ulcer. The study lends support to the idea that the organism, Mycobacterium ulcerans, is transmitted to humans from environmental aquatic niches, rather than from person to person ... Buruli ulcer is a neglected, devastating, necrotizing disease, sometimes producing massive, disfiguring ulcers, with huge social impact. (Science Daily)
OPENING NIGHT IN JAPAN / Red Sox 6, A's 5Mystery man helps Red Sox Mar 27, 2008
Some of the other possibilities he'd been given included intestinal inflammation and an ulcer. He tried to play catch when he got to the field but was still experiencing pain. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What Ever Happened to 'An Apple a Day'? Mar 26, 2008
Petersen sees a turning point in the early 1980s, after Smith Kline had introduced an acid-fighting drug, Tagamet, that helped heal ulcers ... But rather than being satisfied with a small slice of the ulcer market, Petersen writes, Glaxo CEO Paul Girolami launched "one of the most expensive and aggressive promotional campaigns the industry had even seen, one that even today is talked about by the nation's drug marketers." Girolami set Zantac's price 50% higher than Tagamet's and pitched it for... (BusinessWeek)
Ophelia Ford Returns To Nashville/Senate Mar 25, 2008
Ford addressed the Tennessee Senate at 5:15 Monday evening saying, "I haven't felt this good in years..."Ford says she had a bleeding ulcer that caused other complications and that she has her appetite back. Ford missed all of the last session and all of the current one so far. (WREG.com, TN)
The Color of Money: By tomorrow, health insurance could be well out of reach Mar 21, 2008
Lavizzo-Mourey points to the story of Ruth, a diabetic African-American in her 50s, who came into a clinic with an ulcer on her foot. By the time she sought help, she needed more care then the clinic could offer. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Sen. Specter reflects on cancer battle Mar 19, 2008
In the summer of 2003, Tauzin relates, he took excessive quantities of Motrin, which caused a bleeding ulcer and inflamed his immune system ... He said the bleeding ulcer was diagnosed in December 2003, and a rare intestinal cancer was diagnosed in March 2004 ... Tauzin said that he was diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer in the intestines at the same time that Representative John Dingell, his predecessor as chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, who later became chairman after the Democrats... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Feds say nursing homes breached guidelines Mar 19, 2008
RALEIGH - Some Triangle nursing homes are in the crosshairs of the federal government for failing to meet acceptable standards for preventing pressure ulcers and using physical restraints at their facilities. Long-term care homes landed on the list, compiled by the , if in two of the last three quarters, they physically restrained more than 11 percent of residents or if pressure ulcers were found on more than 20 percent of patients ... Several Triangle facilities were listed for breaching both... (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Seroquel trial set, Astra may seek early judgment Mar 15, 2008
Losing it to generics would be a major blow, although most analysts think the patents protecting Seroquel are stronger than those covering Nexium, AstraZeneca's top-selling heartburn and ulcer pill, which also faces a patent challenge. Nexium is the second biggest prescription medicine globally, with sales of 5. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
NANCY CROSSFIELD: Giving blood makes you a hero Mar 15, 2008
Each pint of blood went to someone who needed it after a car crash, heart surgery, bleeding ulcer or bone marrow transplant. I saw special plastic bags divided into tiny six-packs to provide transfusions for babies and toddlers. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Do you remember MIA? Mar 15, 2008
Now every time my ulcer acts up I will hear are you still drinking coffee. LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
