Medicine in the News - November 18, 2006
US lifts ban on silicone breast implants
Mail & Guardian Online
The United States federal government gave the beauty industry a long-sought push-up late on Friday as it lifted a 14-year-old ban on women's silicone-breast implants, despite concerns by some experts they might not be safe.
Vaccine Could Be Cure For Cervical Cancer
KTIV - Nov 15, 2006
Cancer touches all of us in some way. Whether it be by a family member or friend who's battled the disease... or being diagnosed yourself.
Third drug firm joins lawsuit against Nice
Guardian Unlimited
A third company yesterday announced it would join a legal challenge to the ruling by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence to restrict the use of Alzheimer's drugs in the NHS, as protesters took to the streets around the UK.
Red Wine Ingredient Increases Endurance, Study Shows
New York Times - Nov 16, 2006
By NICHOLAS WADE. A drug already shown to reverse the effects of obesity in mice and make them live longer has now been shown to increase their endurance as well.
Passive smoking threatens healthy adults
NZZ Online
A long:term Swiss study has for the first time shown some of the risks of passive smoking on healthy adult non:smokers. Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is more likely to affect so:called never:smokers with ...
Hospital not blowing smoke in ban
Allentown Morning Call - Nov 17, 2006
By Brian Callaway Of The Morning Call. David Foster takes as many as seven or eight smoke breaks a day during quiet times at work, walking down to a semi-enclosed patio for a Marlboro ultra light and a chat with co-workers.
Eye Tests Predict Later Vision Trouble for Preemies
Forbes
FRIDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Having youngsters undergo eye tests at two-and-a-half years of age can help predict vision problems when they're 10 years old, Swedish researchers report.
Bad news for top-selling anemia drugs
International Herald Tribune - Nov 16, 2006
By Alex Berenson / The New York Times. NEW YORK: A new medical study suggests that high doses of a best- selling drug used to treat anemia in dialysis and cancer patients may increase the risk of heart problems and death.
Stem Cells Help Dogs With Muscular Dystrophy
Medical News Today
Dogs with Duchenne muscular dystrophy experienced a return of muscle strength after receiving stem cell therapy, say scientists from Italy and France.
Survive the 3 diet danger months
The problem of mindless eating gets kicked into overdrive during the three diet danger months of the party-happy holidays. Here are easy strategies to help you avoid stuffing yourself.
Free Viagra spices up small Brazilian town
The mayor of a small Brazilian town has begun handing out free Viagra, spicing up the sex lives of dozens of elderly men and their partners.
Mail & Guardian Online
The United States federal government gave the beauty industry a long-sought push-up late on Friday as it lifted a 14-year-old ban on women's silicone-breast implants, despite concerns by some experts they might not be safe.
Vaccine Could Be Cure For Cervical Cancer
KTIV - Nov 15, 2006
Cancer touches all of us in some way. Whether it be by a family member or friend who's battled the disease... or being diagnosed yourself.
Third drug firm joins lawsuit against Nice
Guardian Unlimited
A third company yesterday announced it would join a legal challenge to the ruling by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence to restrict the use of Alzheimer's drugs in the NHS, as protesters took to the streets around the UK.
Red Wine Ingredient Increases Endurance, Study Shows
New York Times - Nov 16, 2006
By NICHOLAS WADE. A drug already shown to reverse the effects of obesity in mice and make them live longer has now been shown to increase their endurance as well.
Passive smoking threatens healthy adults
NZZ Online
A long:term Swiss study has for the first time shown some of the risks of passive smoking on healthy adult non:smokers. Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is more likely to affect so:called never:smokers with ...
Hospital not blowing smoke in ban
Allentown Morning Call - Nov 17, 2006
By Brian Callaway Of The Morning Call. David Foster takes as many as seven or eight smoke breaks a day during quiet times at work, walking down to a semi-enclosed patio for a Marlboro ultra light and a chat with co-workers.
Eye Tests Predict Later Vision Trouble for Preemies
Forbes
FRIDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Having youngsters undergo eye tests at two-and-a-half years of age can help predict vision problems when they're 10 years old, Swedish researchers report.
Bad news for top-selling anemia drugs
International Herald Tribune - Nov 16, 2006
By Alex Berenson / The New York Times. NEW YORK: A new medical study suggests that high doses of a best- selling drug used to treat anemia in dialysis and cancer patients may increase the risk of heart problems and death.
Stem Cells Help Dogs With Muscular Dystrophy
Medical News Today
Dogs with Duchenne muscular dystrophy experienced a return of muscle strength after receiving stem cell therapy, say scientists from Italy and France.
Survive the 3 diet danger months
The problem of mindless eating gets kicked into overdrive during the three diet danger months of the party-happy holidays. Here are easy strategies to help you avoid stuffing yourself.
Free Viagra spices up small Brazilian town
The mayor of a small Brazilian town has begun handing out free Viagra, spicing up the sex lives of dozens of elderly men and their partners.
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