Ovarian Cancer Walk to break silence Nov 5, 2009
Some of the early detection signs he said to look for are bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and changes in urinary or bowel systems. If those signs are not recognized early, or go undetected, the cancer will continue to grow and the survival rate is less. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Health Central praised by AHA Nov 5, 2009
Kathryn Deel, Health Central s director of quality management health information services, was featured by the (AHA) for her role in the hospital s quality initiative to reduce hospital-acquired urinary track infections. In the Sept. 28 edition of AHA News Now, Tom Priselac, AHA chairman, praised Health Central in his weekly column for its best practices initiative as a role model for other facilities. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Some Antibiotics May Increase Birth Defects Nov 4, 2009
Some of the antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections during pregnancy may increase the risk of several birth defects if a woman uses them early in pregnancy, a new study in the Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine shows. Researchers found an increased risk for two classes of antibiotics: sulfonamide (example: Bactrim) and nitrofurantoins (example: Macrobid). (Newsmax)
Study Ties Common Drugs To Birth Defects Nov 4, 2009
CHICAGO -- Researchers studying antibiotics in pregnancy have found a surprising link between common drugs used to treat urinary infections and birth defects ... It found that mothers of babies with birth defects were more likely than mothers with healthy babies to report taking two types of antibiotics during pregnancy: sulfa drugs (brand names include Thiosulfil Forte and Bactrim) and urinary germicides called nitrofurantoins (brand names include Furadantin and Macrobid) ... It was the first... (KIRO TV, WA)
CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects Nov 4, 2009
However, the study found that two types of antibiotics were linked with a higher risk for several birth defects: nitrofurantoins and sulfonamides, sometimes called "sulfa drugs," which are prescribed for urinary tract and other infections. Women whose children had anencephaly, a fatal malformation of the skull and brain, were three times more likely to have taken sulfonamides, the study found. (MEDLINEplus)
Hormone Therapy Can Help Some with Prostate Cancer Nov 4, 2009
Physicians at the University of Florida in Jacksonville reported that proton therapy did not appear to have harmful effects to the urinary system, which had been feared. And a study at Loma Linda University in California found that a booster round of proton therapy reduced recurrence of prostate cancer in men who first had X-ray treatment. (MEDLINEplus)
MediciNova Announces Initiation of a Phase Ib Clinical Trial for MN-221 in Patients With Stable, Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Nov 4, 2009
MediciNova's pipeline includes six clinical-stage compounds for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations, multiple sclerosis, asthma, interstitial cystitis, solid tumor cancers, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, preterm labor and urinary incontinence and two preclinical-stage compounds for the treatment of thrombotic disorders. MediciNova's current strategy is to focus its resources on its two prioritized product candidates, MN-221 for the... (Primezone Releases)
UF study: Proton therapy safe Nov 3, 2009
Researchers at the have early evidence that prostate cancer patients treated with proton therapy experience minimal urinary and rectal side effects ... The result was that 99 percent of patients receiving high dose proton therapy were free from severe treatment-related complications in the genitourinary and gastrointestinal systems one year after treatment. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Backlash against Obama? Nov 3, 2009
Researchers studying antibiotics in pregnancy have found a surprising link between common drugs used to treat urinary infections with birth defects. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Proton Therapy Is Well-tolerated In Prostate Cancer Patients Nov 3, 2009
2, 2009) Proton beam therapy can be safely delivered to men with prostate cancer and has minimal urinary and rectal side effects, according to a study presented November 2, 2009, at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's 51st Annual Meeting in Chicago ... Researchers sought to determine if delivering higher doses of radiation with proton therapy would cause early harmful side effects to urinary function within the genitourinary system (GU) function and rectal function within the... (Science Daily)
Ovarian cancer hard to detect Nov 3, 2009
Also, she said, whenever her husband runs into a friendly-looking woman nowadays, he spreads the word about ovarian cancer's somewhat vague, but often persistent symptoms: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full too quickly after eating or urinary urgency ... Urinary symptoms: urgency or frequency. (Florida Today)
Therapeutic Value of Reishi Nov 1, 2009
(Noguchi M, et al. Randomized clinical trial of an ethanol extract of Ganoderma lucidum in men with lower urinary tract symptoms. Asian J Androl. (Suite101.com)
Help your kidneys: Pass on salt and diet soda Nov 1, 2009
An analysis of the nationally representative NHANES III participants had previously reported an association between sugar-sweetened soda and urinary protein, but data on kidney function change was not available. This investigation reported "a significant two-fold increased odds, between two or more servings per day of artificially sweetened soda and faster kidney function decline; no relation between sugar-sweetened beverages and kidney function decline was noted" said Dr. Lin. (EurekAlert!)
House calls as cost-saver in health care reform? Nov 1, 2009
She returned to the hospital for a small bowel obstruction and was discharged again only to come down with a urinary tract infection. Back in the hospital, doctors also detected the blood infection that requires two weeks of intravenous antibiotics, resulting in her transfer to the nursing home where Boling saw her. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections Oct 30, 2009
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Children who are predisposed to recurrent urinary tract infections are commonly treated with preventive antibiotics, and a new Australian study suggests that such prophylactic therapy may have at least a modest effect. Only 13 percent of youngsters who were given the antibiotic combination of trimethoprim plus sulfamethoxazole (brand names Bactrim and Septra) developed a urinary tract infection while on the medication compared to 19 percent of the children... (MEDLINEplus)
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infection in Children Oct 29, 2009
Approximately one third of children who have a urinary tract infection the most frequent serious bacterial infection in young febrile children have vesicoureteral reflux, a congenital condition in which the urine flow is retrograde from the bladder toward the kidneys during micturition. Data from observational studies and animal models support the hypothesis that children with vesicoureteral reflux who have urinary tract infection are at increased risk for renal scarring. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Research Supports Grass-Fed Beef Indeed Healthier (35) Oct 29, 2009
Specifically, it s responsible for maintaining the surface lining of the ewes and the lining of the respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts. The integrity of skin and mucous membranes is maintained by vitamin A, creating a barrier to infection. (Agri-View, WI)
A Decade Later, Lifestyle Changes Or Metformin Still Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk Oct 29, 2009
1, 2006) Losing a modest amount of weight through dietary changes and increased physical activity reduces the occurrence of urinary incontinence (UI) in women with prediabetes, a condition in which blood. (Apr. (Science Daily)
* CDC may fine schools over flu Oct 29, 2009
During her hospital stay, however, she was diagnosed with kidney stones and developed urinary tract infection, which led to bacterial septicemia and a fungal infection. She later tested positive for the A(H1N1) virus, contracted pneumonia and died. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
With cancer, it's always personal Oct 28, 2009
A nine-year European portion of the research calculated that regular screening led doctors to subject dozens of men to arguably unnecessary operations or radiation - with potentially serious urinary and sexual side effects - for every life saved ... With 186,000 American men expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, most will think twice - at least - before proceeding with surgery or radiation that can bring on impotence and urinary incontinence. (Juneau Empire)
Practice-changing cancer studies to be unveiled at ASTRO Annual Meeting Oct 28, 2009
Proton beam therapy can be safely delivered to men with prostate cancer and has minimal urinary and rectal side effects, according to a study presented November 2, 2009. Cancer patients want honesty, compassion from their oncologist. (EurekAlert!)
Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health Oct 27, 2009
Sexual trauma also associated with women's urinary tract symptoms, survey finds ... FRIDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Psychiatric disorders and sexual trauma in women increase the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms, such as incontinence and overactive bladder, a new study finds ... U.S. researchers analyzed the answers in two questionnaires -- the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 -- completed by 121 female veterans referred to a specialized urology... (MEDLINEplus)
RI hospital has 5th wrong-site surgery since '07 Oct 26, 2009
The results add to confusion around prostate cancer treatments, which sometimes lead to urinary and sexual problems. It's not clear that either kind of surgery is superior to radiation alone or watchful waiting, which means simply monitoring the prostate for changes. (Fresno Bee)
Indians opt to go with Acta as manager Oct 26, 2009
Quinn barely hung on, finishing tied for 46th in the event after spending Saturday night in the hospital because of a urinary tract infection. Miscellany Kirwa, Kenyans dominate in Frankfurt Gilbert Kirwa shattered the course record in leading a Kenyan sweep at the Frankfurt Marathon. (Boston Globe)
Hill Country Mission for Health copes with growing medical needs (149) Oct 26, 2009
A typical patient will say, I just visited the ER for a urinary tract infection, Claire said. And in the emergency room they discover that they also have diabetes. (Boerne Star, TX)
Urinary Tract Infections Oct 25, 2009
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of one or more organs in the urinary system ... The kidneys, bladder, urethra, and ureters are all organs that make up the urinary system ... A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any of the organs in the urinary system. (Suite101.com)
Symptoms of Different Types of Blad... Oct 24, 2009
The bladder is an important organ of the urinary system ... Bladder infection or cystitis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI), which develops when there is an abnormal growth of bacteria. (Suite101.com)
Fetal Study Highlights Impact Of Stress On Male Fertility Oct 23, 2009
These include cryptorchidism, when the testes fail to drop, and hypospadias, when the urinary tract is wrongly aligned. The conditions are the most common birth defects in male babies. (Science Daily)
These Sex Excuses Don't Fly Oct 23, 2009
You have an active sexually transmitted disease, urinary tract infection, vaginal infection, mononucleosis, strep throat, etc. You don t have condom. (Fox News)
Psychiatric disorders and sexual trauma are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms Oct 20, 2009
New York, NY, October 20, 2009 Depression, anxiety disorders and sexual trauma have all been implicated as risk factors in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as incontinence and overactive bladder ... Two questionnaires, the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7, were administered to 121 women referred to a specialized urology clinic for evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms ... Women referred for evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms had... (EurekAlert!)
Review: No E. coli after all Oct 16, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, E. coli is classified as a large and diverse group of bacteria with most strains being harmless, but some can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia. While there were concerns the notice could have been lifted earlier if the tests had been submitted over the Labor Day weekend, Hudson said she learned in the review process that the city could have sent samples sooner. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Statistical Model Superior To Traditional Criteria In Bladder Treatment Decision Oct 16, 2009
(June 19, 2007) Progress toward development of a much-needed test for early detection of cancer of the urinary bladder and for monitoring patients after treatment is being reported in a recent article. Urinary. (Science Daily)
Gene Mutation May Reveal Clues For Treating Lung Diseases Oct 16, 2009
The children were born with abnormally developed lungs, gastrointestinal and urinary systems, skin, skull, bones and muscles ... The child had cutis laxa, lethal pulmonary complications and gastrointestinal and urinary disease ... "We are finding that about 70 percent of cutis laxa patients with pulmonary, gastrointestinal and urinary problems have Urban-Rifkin-Davis Syndrome," Urban says. (Science Daily)
Green spaces 'improve health' Oct 16, 2009
DISEASES THAT BENEFIT MOST FROM GREEN SPACES Coronary heart disease Neck, shoulder, back, wrist and hand complaints Depression and anxiety Diabetes Respiratory infections and asthma Migraine and vertigo Stomach bugs and urinary tract infections Unexplained physical symptoms. And the annual rates for 24 diseases in 7 different categories were calculated. (BBC News -- Health)
Robotic Prostate Surgery May Mean Impotence Oct 15, 2009
The results add to confusion around prostate cancer treatments, which sometimes lead to urinary and sexual problems ... But the men who had keyhole surgery were more likely to report complications in the first 30 days after surgery involving genital and urinary function ... So it might be that those patients are more likely to seek help for urinary and sexual problems compared to men who had traditional surgery, said Dr. Ashutosh Tewari, director of the Prostate Cancer Institute at... (Click2Houston, TX)
Minimally Invasive Radical Prostatectomy Shows Advantages, But Also Certain Complications Oct 15, 2009
"However, men undergoing MIRP vs. RRP experienced more genitourinary complications [involving the genital and urinary organs or their functions; 4.7 percent vs. 2.1 percent) and were more often diagnosed as having incontinence and erectile dysfunction. The need for additional cancer therapies was similar by surgical approach," the authors write ... 9, 2009) New, less invasive surgical treatments for stress urinary incontinence in women are just as effective as traditional open surgical... (Science Daily)
Scientists say brain best judge of salt Oct 15, 2009
In order to determine what that level might be, they evaluated 24-hour urinary sodium excretion from 19,151 individuals collected in 62 previously published surveys from 33 countries. They determined that adult human sodium intake ranges between 2,700 and 4,900 mg per day and concluded that "the likelihood that these diverse sources of data ... have defined the same range of sodium intake in adult humans purely by chance is exceedingly small.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Old, needy cat nudges his way into the heart Oct 15, 2009
The poor thing has lived through multiple urinary tract infections, a rampant infection that threatened to claim his existing eye, an enormous, fast-growing, noncancerous tumor which rendered his front right leg limp and useless, and a series of sarcomas that have been surgically removed. As we were told when the first sarcoma appeared two years ago, it would be a matter of time. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Battered Women's Ills Go Beyond Bruises Oct 14, 2009
The diseases, many of which aren't traditionally connected with violence, include abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, acid reflux, urinary tract infections and menstrual disorders. "Roughly half of the diagnoses we examined were more common in abused women than in other women," study author Amy Bonomi, an associate professor of human development and family science at Ohio State University, in a school news release. (MEDLINEplus)
India Health Today ” Feel better the natural way Oct 14, 2009
Acupressure (which is older than acupuncture) works for all kinds of things -- from migraines to urinary tract infections, to high blood pressure and joint pain. As he taped a small seed to my finger to hold pressure on the place where the instrument had left an impression, I realized that the pain that had plagued my right knee all day was gone. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
regina c faulkner Oct 14, 2009
A metabolic disease of wethers and rams, urinary calculi - also known as water belly - causes the formation of stones within the urinary tract. Blockage of the urethra can lead to retention of urine, abdominal pain, and eventually distention and rupture of the urethra or bladder. (Agri-View, WI)
Medications that block folic acid in pregnancy double risk of congenital malformations in fetus Oct 14, 2009
"After studying the data, we concluded that first trimester exposure to folic acid antagonists is associated with increased risk for neural tube, cardiovascular and urinary tract defects," according to the pediatrician and clinical pharmacologist, principal investigator Dr. Rafael Gorodischer, professor emeritus at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Healthcare professionals now encourage women to take folic acid supplements or eat food fortified with folic acid if they are planning to get... (EurekAlert!)
Prostate Cancer Surgeries Compared Oct 14, 2009
While studies have shown that those undergoing the minimally invasive procedure did have shorter hospital stays and fewer miscellaneous surgical complications, these men were also more likely to have urinary complications, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction in the months following surgery. Since both procedures were equally successful at controlling patients' cancer, researchers believed that while minimally-invasive procedures draw from more recent technology, these newer procedures are not... (KERO 23, CA)
Robotic prostate surgery comes with trade-off Oct 14, 2009
The results add to confusion around prostate cancer treatments, which sometimes lead to urinary and sexual problems ... More likely to report complications But the men who had keyhole surgery were more likely to report complications in the first 30 days after surgery involving genital and urinary function ... So it might be that those patients are more likely to seek help for urinary and sexual problems compared to men who had traditional surgery, said Dr. Ashutosh Tewari, director of the... (MSNBC -- Health)
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ST. JOSEPH - Dr. Benjamin Stockton of Lakeside Urology will present "Women and Urinary Incontinence - You Don't Have to Take This Anymore!" at 6:30 p.m. Oct 22 in the Frederick S. Upton Education Center at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 1234 Napier Ave., St. Joseph ... "Treatment for urinary incontinence has improved dramatically over the last 20 to 30 years," said Stockton. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Federal stimulus spending in Chelmsford Oct 10, 2009
Award Description Phoenix Science and Technology Inc., was awarded a $10,320 grant from the National Institute of Health toward the development of a new sparker electrode for improved electrohydraulic lithotripsy, a widely available and less expensive treatment of stones in the urinary tract. In electrohydraulic lithotripsy, a probe delivers a high voltage spark, creating a high shockwave that cracks the stone. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Novel, soy-based SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol supplement reduced hot flash frequency by nearly 59 percent Oct 9, 2009
This standard test for equol production in humans includes a three-day soy milk challenge followed by measures of urinary equol concentration on day four of the test. There were no observable differences in Natural S-equol pharmacokinetics between the equol-producers and non-producers in the study, the investigators note. (EurekAlert!)
Stress Urinary Incontinence: Minimally Invasive Operations As Effective As Open Surgery Oct 9, 2009
9, 2009) New, less invasive surgical treatments for stress urinary incontinence in women are just as effective as traditional open surgical approaches, according to Cochrane Researchers ... A third of women suffer from stress urinary incontinence ... Ogah J, Cody JD, Rogerson L. Minimally invasive synthetic suburethral sling operations for stress urinary incontinence in women. (Science Daily)
Core promises Oct 8, 2009
Excessive use of the surface abdominal muscles in women is associated with urinary incontinence, presumably because it puts too much pressure on the bladder, says Hodges. Philip Stevens is a Melbourne neurophysiologist who specialises in the study of breathing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
When to Take Your Child to the ER Oct 7, 2009
According to this same study, the most common serious medical matter associated with inconsolable crying was urinary tract infection, with infants less than 1 month old having the highest rates of infection. TODDLERS AND FULL GROWN KIDS. (CBS News -- Health)
Solving The Period Problem: Researchers Develop Sanitary Pads From Local, Organic Materials Oct 7, 2009
(May 17, 2008) Transplantation of muscle-derived stem cells may provide a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from urinary incontinence following a surgical procedure. Patients with incontinence. (Science Daily)
Mayo study finds radiotherapy effective Oct 6, 2009
Urinary leakage, a concern of many patients who choose not to use radiation, was not a common side effect of treatment, according to Mayo Clinic. Most Read Stories. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Local doctors to discuss mens health issues at Marblehead Council on Aging Oct 6, 2009
His special clinical interests in men s health include urinary-tract cancer, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence and vasectomy reversal. The Council on Aging Men s Group hosts quarterly luncheon speaker programs for men. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Phillips' incest claim draws attention to taboo Oct 4, 2009
A sexual assault victim could suffer physical effects of the crime such as sexually transmitted infections, genital trauma and urinary tract infections. They could also experience many mental health effects: social withdrawal, isolation, post-traumatic stress disorder and regressive behavior such as bedwetting and thumb sucking. (CNN)
International Trade Reps See Cranberry Harvest (2) Oct 4, 2009
Kidney Health Australia hosted a Wee Week in July to promote how cranberries help maintain a healthy urinary tract. Other interesting export facts are. (Agri-View, WI)
Lumbar Disk Injury Oct 2, 2009
Urinary retention (inability to empty the bladder). Fecal incontinence (inability to control bowel). (Suite101.com)
Pelvic floor muscle exercises can help manage urinary incontinence in older women Oct 2, 2009
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that a program of pelvic floor muscle exercises, combined with pelvic health education, can be an effective way to manage urinary incontinence in elderly women ... Urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control, is a frustrating, and often embarrassing, problem for more than 13 million Americans ... "Urinary incontinence can take a very real emotional and social toll. Not knowing when and where you might have an accident can impact... (EurekAlert!)
Hospital mortality rates down, re-admissions up Oct 1, 2009
Somerset Hospital had significantly lower than expected readmission rates in multiple categories. Re-admissions can be for any reason, including complications or infections. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Clues To Reversing Aging Of Human Muscle Discovered Oct 1, 2009
2, 2005) Human muscle-derived cells, pluripotent stem cells found in muscle, have been used to cure stress urinary incontinence in animal models, a finding which signals that these cells are prime candidates ... 14, 2007) Severe urinary incontinence can be caused by urethral sphincter muscle deficiency, often associated with trauma during childbirth, prostate surgery, or aging. (Science Daily)
Novel Diabetes Pill From AstraZeneca, Bristol Also May Bring a Novel Risk Oct 1, 2009
But people will be flooded by glucose all the time, in every organ in the urinary tract ... Id be interested to see what happens after the urinary tract is essentially bathed in caramel for five years ... Dapagliflozin is still being investigated in phase 3 trials, including controlled clinical trials of more than one year in duration, so the complete efficacy and safety profile, including genital and urinary tract infections, of dapagliflozin will continue to evolve as more trials read out. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Stress virus is killing the koalas of Australia Sep 30, 2009
Chlamydiosis is a virus that breaks out in koalas in times of stress - like cold sores in humans - and leads to infections in the eyes, and urinary, reproductive, and respiratory tracts. It can cause blindness, infertility, and death. (Boston Globe)
Few Side Effects Found From Radiation Treatment Given After Prostate Cancer Surgery Sep 30, 2009
Urinary leakage, a concern of many patients who choose not to use radiation, was not a common side effect of treatment. Improved techniques in the administration of salvage external beam radiotherapy since the study began in 1987 likely would mean the rate of side effects today, compared to those in the study, would be much lower, says Dr. Buskirk. (Science Daily)
5 nuggets of knowledge about stones Sep 30, 2009
Kidney stones are caused by an imbalance of minerals in the urinary tract, which causes crystals to form and bond together as small stones. Causes include dehydration or eating too much of certain foods, and kidney stones are known for the pain they cause their sufferers by lodging in the ureter (between the kidney and bladder). (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
A matter of urgency Sep 30, 2009
Their sexual lives suffer as well because of their urinary incontinence problem, says Dr Andrea Tubaro, Associate Professor of Urology at the Second School of Medicine of La Sapienza University of Rome, Italy ... Retention problem: One-third of OAB patients are wet (from urinary leakage) compared to the majority who experience urgency without urinary leakage, says Dr Andrea Tubaro (pic inset) ... One-third of OAB (37%) patients are wet (from urinary leakage) compared to the majority (63%)... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Feds looks at sinking of Alaska fishing vessel Sep 30, 2009
com/articles/cancer-prostate-virus-2565708-researchers-disease) there are still serious quality-of-life issues men face in post-treatment, such as erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. Dr. William Pearce, a urologist on the staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
