Medical news
November 21, 2008, 7:55 pm
ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse
ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse. SATURDAY, March 1 -- Parents of children who areprescribed psychostimulants for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder might have one less thing to worry about now that a new studyconcludes these kids are no more likely than their peers to abuse drugsand alcohol as young adults.
Study: Spanking can bring problems later. New research by a University of New Hampshire domestic abuse expert says spanking children affects their sex lives as adults. Professor Murray Straus concludes that children who are spanked are more likely as adults to coerce partners to have sex, to have unprotected sex and to have masochistic sex.
Schwarzenegger kicks off fitness expo. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is in Ohio to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of his sports and fitness festival at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
Study finds dogs, robots cheer elderly. Dogs may have a hard time wrapping their paws around this one: Robotic competition is nipping at their heels in the mans-best-friend department. A study by Saint Louis University found that a lovable pooch named Sparky and a robotic dog, AIBO, were about equally effective at relieving the loneliness of nursing home residents and fostering attachments.
Cultural practices buttress Sierra Leone poverty: U.N.. Harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation are hampering efforts to reduce poverty in Sierra Leone, which has the world's worst child and maternal mortality rates, a top U.N. official said.
Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers
Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers. FRIDAY, Feb. 29 -- There may be a link betweenrising rates of carbohydrate intake and obesity and the increasing numberof esophageal cancer cases in the United States, a new study says.
UK lawmakers urge action to cut childbirth deaths. Hundreds of thousands of women in poor countries die each year during pregnancy or childbirth from largely avoidable causes, British lawmakers said on Sunday.
Jarvik Defends Role In Pfizer Ads. NJ.com Robert Jarvik, the inventor of the artificial heart, is defending his role in an ad campaign for Pfizer's Lipitor that was yanked from the air as the result of a congressional probe into whether it was.. via MediaPost Publications.
FDA Approves Nexium for Use in Children Ages 1-11 Years. "Children prescribed this drug should be monitored by their physicians for any adverse drug reactions." The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Nexium for short-term use in children ages 1-11 years for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. via Food and Drug Administration.
Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk. FRIDAY, Feb. 28 -- Vitamin supplements won't protectpeople against lung cancer and taking vitamin E may even heighten therisk, a new study finds.
Audits sting hospitals, physicians. In coming weeks, private audit companies will begin scouring mountains of medical records. Their mission: Determine if health care providers erred when billing Medicare and require them to return any overpayments to the federal government. The auditors will keep a tidy percentage for their services.
FDA: Dont swallow inhaler capsules
FDA: Dont swallow inhaler capsules. Respiratory disease medications Spiriva and Foradil capsules should be used with the intended inhalation devices and not swallowed, federal health officials warned on Friday.
Lilly knocked back by FDA on Zyprexa for schizophrenia treatment. "We are disappointed by the FDA's decision and we are committed to ongoing discussions to better understand the agency's perspective regarding this recent case of excessive sedation and to define the path forward and the associated timeline" Eli Lilly and Company has received a not approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Zyprexa long-acting injection for the treatment and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adults,.. via News-Medical.Net.
CDC to destroy oldest smallpox vaccine. The government announced Friday that it has said goodbye to one of the worlds greatest lifesavers -- the oldest smallpox vaccine. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this month made arrangements to dispose of the last of its 12 million doses of Dryvax, and notified other health departments and the military to do the same by Feb. 29.
Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes. "They are already exhibiting problems with circulation. There is an inflammatory process going on in the vessels" A small U.S. study found that obese Hispanic children and adolescents with normal blood sugar levels had elevated markers for blood vessel inflammation that may put them at risk for both type 2 diabetes and.. via Health Resources.
Lilly prepares for Alaska court fight. "If they lose the Alaska case in a big way, you can see a ripple effect in other cases, with other states getting more aggressive" After trying for years to bat down claims that it misled doctors and patients about the side effects of its top-selling drug, Eli Lilly and Co. via IndyStar.com.
The First Comprehensive Dental Tourism Survey By RevaHealth
The First Comprehensive Dental Tourism Survey By RevaHealth.com Reveals Large Savings And High Levels Of Satisfaction. The world's first Dental Tourism survey, carried out by RevaHealth.com, reveals high levels of satisfaction among the thousands of dental tourists questioned. Patients who had travelled abroad to receive treatment revealed an average satisfaction rating of 84%, along with an average cost saving of $6,400, or 60% of the cost of their treatment locally.
Studies Analyze Koreans' Knowledge Of Cardiovascular Health, Hmong Adults' Perception Of Oral Health. The following summarizes research from the February 2008 edition of the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.".
Diet change gives hyperactive kids new taste for life in Norway. Tears streak Rita s cheek as she recalls what it was like trying to figure out what was wrong with her son more than a decade ago, but she breaks into a smile when she explains how changing his diet made all the difference.
Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure. Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yogurt may have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, new research suggests.
Drought Is A ''Turn-Off'' For South Carolina Third Grader. For nine-year-old Katie Stagliano of Summerville, South Carolina, being green is as easy as turning off the water while you brush your teeth. The third grader at Pinewood Preparatory School has captured first prize in a national toothbrush design contest sponsored by Dr. Fresh
SensAble Technologies
SensAble Technologies Eases The Transition To Digital Dentistry With Introduction Of SensAble Dental Lab System. At the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Show, SensAble Technologies, IncŪ, a leading provider of 3D touch-enabled modeling solutions, announced the SensAble" Dental Lab System, an integrated solution to scan, design and fabricate common dental restorations. It is the first integrated digital solution to support the production process for partial frameworks, as well as crown and bridge substructures.
British Dental Association Calls For Constructive Solutions To Problems With NHS Dental Contract, UK. The British Dental Association has called for a more flexible way of monitoring NHS dentistry that emphasises factors such as preventive care, improved oral health, access, quality and patient experience.
