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IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses
Posted Today, FRIDAY, Jan. 27.
Following the U.S. Food Drug Administration's approval last year of an intravenous formulation of acetaminophen for fever and pain in a hospital setting, researchers warn that use of the preparation could lead to serious overdoses, particularly among the youngest patients.
The problem: There is confusion over measurement guidelines.
milligrams vs. milliliters, to be specific.
that can result in the accidental administration of doses that are up to 10 times more than the...
Experts Offer Tips on Avoiding iPad-Linked Shoulder, Neck Strain
Posted Today, FRIDAY, Jan. 27.
If working with your iPad or other tablet computer gives you shoulder or neck pain, there are ways around it, a new study suggests.
Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health, Microsoft Corp. and Brigham and Women's Hospital say this type of pain can be avoided if people do not use the tablet while it's resting in their laps, and by using cases that offer higher viewing angles.
The findings appear in the journal Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and...
Common Gastro Disease Occurs Even With High-Fiber Diet
Posted Today, FRIDAY, Jan. 27.
Eating a high-fiber diet does not lower a person's risk of diverticulosis, but a low-fiber diet might, according to a new study that contradicts what doctors have believed for decades.
Diverticulosis is a disease of the intestines in which pouches develop in the colon wall.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine analyzed data from more than 2,100 patients, aged 30 to 80, who underwent outpatient colonoscopy between 1998 and 2010. The patients were...
Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2012
Posted Today, Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
H1N1 'Swine' Flu Cases Increase in Mexico
There's agreement about an increased number of H1N1 swine flu and other flu cases in Mexico this season, but while newspapers are warning of a worrisome rise in cases, federal and state officials say the number of cases is within the normal range and there is no cause for alarm.
However, confusing figures about flu cases are listed on the Mexican...
Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates
Posted Today, FRIDAY, Jan. 27.
When a couple is trying to have a baby and can't, it can be emotionally and financially draining. But help may be available in an unexpected form: acupuncture.
Medical experts believe that this ancient therapy from China, which involves placing numerous thin needles at certain points in the body, can help improve fertility in both men and women.
"Acupuncture has been around for almost 3,000 years. It's safe and there are no bad side effects from it," explained Dr. Lisa...
Positive Reinforcement May Help Patients Take Their Meds
Posted Today, FRIDAY, Jan. 27.
Positive reinforcement, such as receiving small, unexpected gifts and introducing upbeat thoughts into daily routines, seems to help patients with high blood pressure take their medication as directed, according to a new study of black Americans.
The findings are significant because poor blood pressure control can lead to heart problems and death, the researchers from the Center for Healthful Behavior Change at NYU School of Medicine noted in the report published online Jan....
People May Lie More When Texting: Study
Posted Today, FRIDAY, Jan. 27.
Folks might fib more frequently when text messaging, a new study suggests.
Researchers say it may be easier for people to lie in a text message than when they communicate through video or in person because they don't feel as scrutinized.
The new study was led by David Yu, assistant business professor at Wichita State University School of Business in Wichita, Kan. Working with colleagues at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada, he had 170 UBC business students...
Health Tip: Manage Pain During Childbirth
Posted Today,.
Pain is a virtual certainty during childbirth, but there are ways to ease the discomfort without medication.
The womenshealth.gov website mentions these no-medication possibilities:
Practicing relaxation and breathing techniques.
Relaxing in a warm shower or bath, or getting a gentle massage.
Receiving hot and cold therapy, including placing a cool washcloth on the forehead or a heating pad on the lower back.
Seeking the care and support of a doula, nurse or loved one.
Trying various...
Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test
Posted Today,.
A cardiac stress test gives doctors an idea of how your heart functions at rest and when it's under "stress" from activities such as treadmill exercise.
The U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says you can prepare for the test by:
Dressing comfortably in workout clothes, including footwear designed for exercise.
Checking with your doctor to see if you need to avoid food and water before the test.
Checking with your doctor, if you're diabetic, to see if you should adjust your...
Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return
Posted Yesterday, THURSDAY, Jan. 26.
A new industry-funded study suggests that a molecular test can provide insight into whether patients are at high risk of a relapse after surgical treatment for a form of lung cancer.
The test, which is currently available, could help doctors decide whether the patients should undergo chemotherapy to prevent the cancer from returning.
There are caveats: The test is expensive, and researchers don't yet know whether patients determined to be at high risk will live longer if...
Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B
Posted Yesterday, THURSDAY, Jan. 26.
Popular cholesterol-lowering statins may also lower risk for liver cancer among people with hepatitis B, a new study shows. Hepatitis B, an inflammation of the liver due to the hepatitis B virus, is one of the main causes of liver cancer.
This is not the first time that statins have shown promise in reducing risk for cancer. Other studies have hinted that these drugs may play a role in preventing certain types of cancer, including breast cancer.
In the new study of more...
Researchers Spot Potential Bile Duct Cancer Drug Targets
Posted Yesterday, THURSDAY, Jan. 26.
Researchers who identified a new genetic signature associated with bile duct cancer say their discovery could lead to targeted treatment for the deadly cancer.
The team at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center screened samples from 287 patients with gastrointestinal tumors and found that growth-enhancing mutations in two genes (IDH1 and IDH2) may account for nearly one-fourth of bile duct tumors that develop in the liver.
Mutations in IDH1 were found in 13...
Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels
Posted Yesterday, THURSDAY, Jan. 26.
Caffeine changes women's estrogen levels and has different effects in Asian and white women, a new study says.
More than 250 women, ages 18 to 44, took part in the study between 2005 and 2007. On average, they consumed 90 milligrams of caffeine a day, about the equivalent of one cup of caffeinated coffee.
Estrogen is the reproductive hormone produced by the ovaries.
Asian women who consumed an average of 200 milligrams or more of caffeine a day (equivalent to about two...
Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
Posted Yesterday, THURSDAY, Jan. 26.
Newly discovered mutations in two adjacent genes cause a rare genetic brain condition called Joubert syndrome, according to a new study.
People with Joubert syndrome have malformation or underdevelopment of the cerebellum and brainstem, resulting in a range of physical and mental disabilities such as poor muscle control and mental retardation.
As many as four in 10 people with Joubert syndrome meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis and other neurocognitive disorders,...
Study Finds No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorders
Posted Yesterday, THURSDAY, Jan. 26.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil does not trigger autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, type 1 diabetes or multiple sclerosis, according to a two-year study that included nearly 190,000 girls and women.
Gardasil is recommended in the United States for girls and young women to protect them against HPV infection, which is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States and can lead to cervical cancer. A second HPV vaccine,...
Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC
Posted Yesterday, THURSDAY, Jan. 26.
The number of Americans being screened for colon, breast and cervical cancers still fall below national targets, federal health officials said Thursday.
In 2010, 72.4 percent of women were being screened for breast cancer, below the target of 81 percent, for cervical cancer it was 83 percent of women, while the target is 93 percent, and for colon cancer 58.6 percent of Americans were screened, missing the target of 70.5 percent, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2012
Posted Yesterday, Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Founder of French Breast Implant Company Arrested
The founder of a breast implant company that used substandard silicone in the implants was arrested Thursday by French police.
A judge ordered the arrest of Jean-Claude Mas in connection with a manslaughter investigation by prosecutors in the city of Marseille. He could be held in custody for up to 48 hours, Agence France-Presse...
Too Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Inactive, Study Finds
Posted Yesterday, THURSDAY, Jan. 26.
More than 40 percent of rheumatoid arthritis patients live a sedentary life, a new study finds.
It used to be thought that medication and rest was the best treatment, but now experts believe physical activity is important to keep joints flexible, improve balance and strength and reduce pain, the researchers noted.
"Our results suggest that public health initiatives need to address the lack of motivation to exercise and to promote the benefits of physical activity to...
Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women: Study
Posted Yesterday, THURSDAY, Jan. 26.
Almost 7 percent of American men and women are infected orally with the human papillomavirus (HPV), new research reveals, with men showing significantly higher infection rates than women.
In fact, the study found that among those between the ages of 14 and 69, men seem to face a nearly threefold greater risk than women for oral HPV infection.
The authors noted that the gender gap grows even wider with respect to HPV-16, a strain that is responsible for the vast majority...
Avastin May Be Helpful Before Breast Cancer Surgery
Posted 2 Days Ago, WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25.
The addition of the cancer-fighting medication Avastin to chemotherapy prior to breast cancer surgery increases the chance that all of the cancer will be removed, according to new research.
However, when looking at which patients might benefit the most from this therapy, two recent studies found conflicting results, and neither study was yet able to address whether or not the addition of Avastin (bevacizumab) early in the treatment process would improve survival...
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