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South Africa to treat all HIV-positive babiesThe Associated Press - - 1 hour ago PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa announced ambitious new plans Tuesday for earlier and expanded treatment for HIV-positive babies and pregnant women, a change that could save hundreds of thousands of lives in the nation hardest hit by the virus ... H1N1 cases have probably peaked, LA County health officials sayLos Angeles Times - - 1 hour ago But they warn that the influx of visitors for the holidays and Rose Bowl could bring a third wave of the illness. There have been 97 swine flu-related deaths in the county since April. Loneliness May Be CatchingU.S. News & World Report - - 4 hours ago TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests that lonely people attract fellow "lonelies" and influence others to feel lonely, too. Research Shows that Loneliness is Contagious Food Consumer Health care benefit for the jobless to soon endSan Jose Mercury News - - 1 hour ago Jim Kvek packs the family belongings in his San Jose home Wednesday Oct. 8, 2009. Kvek, in the span of a year, lost his job when his company went bankrupt, filed for personal bankruptcy himself, then lost his home when the bank ... Jobless losing a health-insurance lifeline CNNMoney.com Half of World's ICU Patients Have Infections: StudyABC News - - 3 hours ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Half of all patients in intensive care units around the world have infections, and more than 70 percent are being given antibiotics -- a trend that could help more drug-resistant superbugs ... Mammogram Radiation May Put Some Women at RiskABC News - - 8 hours ago CHICAGO (Reuters) - Low-dose radiation from mammograms and chest X-rays may increase the risk of breast cancer in young women who are already at high risk because of family history or genetic susceptibility, Dutch researchers said ... Study: Mammograms may harm some women abc7news.com Swine Flu Waning, But Could ReturnU.S. News & World Report - - 4 hours ago TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (healthday News) -- A US health official said Tuesday that H1N1 swine flu infections appear to be on the wane nationally, but many experts agreed the virus could return in force later this winter. Are you ready for the dog and cat flu? San Francisco Chronicle Dyax gets FDA approval for genetic disorder drugThe Associated Press - 1 hour ago SAN FRANCISCO - Biotherapeutic drug company Dyax Corp. said Tuesday it received Food and Drug Administration approval to market Kalbitor for treatment of the genetic disorder hereditary angioedema in patients 16 years and up. FDA oks Dyax Drug For Rare Swelling Disorder; Stock Soars>DYAX Wall Street Journal FDA Warns Tyson About Health Violations at Soup PlantFOXBusiness - - 1 hour ago Regulators from the US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) citing “serious violations” of health regulations at its Fort Worth, Tex. FDA cites unsafe conditions at Tyson Foods plant The Associated Press More Headaches for Tyson Foods TheStreet.com US: FDA warns Tyson over “unsanitary conditions”just-food.com (subscription) - 9 hours ago The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned poultry giant Tyson Foods over unsanitary conditions at a seafood soup manufacturing facility in Texas. Recalled cat food sickens 21 catsThe Associated Press - 2 hours ago WASHINGTON - A Missouri company said Tuesday its recalled dried cat food has sickened 21 cats and the pet food was distributed in multiple states in the South and along the East Coast. Down Syndrome Births Rise in US, CDC ReportsABC News - - 7 hours ago The number of US babies born with Down syndrome has increased by nearly one-third over the last three decades, despite the large number of women choosing to end those pregnancies, according to new data from the Centers for ... Kennedy tries to put controversy over Communion denial to restBoston Globe - - 19 hours ago PROVIDENCE - In his first press conference since Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of the Catholic Diocese of Providence criticized him for disclosing a confidential request to stop receiving Holy Communion because of his stand on moral issues, ... Kennedy Speaks on the Politics of Healthcare 95.5 WBRU News Working Intensely Early on May Help Autistic KidsU.S. News & World Report - - Nov 30, 2009 MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News)—A special, intensive early intervention program for toddlers with autism succeeded in boosting IQ along with children's language and social skills, a new study shows. Saudi Arabia orders inquiry into flash flood deathsBBC News - 15 hours ago Saudi Arabia has ordered an inquiry into flash floods last week that killed more than 100 people, according to the state news agency. Survey of Store-Bought Chicken Showed Salmonella, CampylobacterABC News - - Nov 30, 2009 The bad news from a new study is that two thirds of store-bought chicken was found to be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. What Health Care Reform Means for: Those Already InsuredProPublica - - 12 hours ago by Olga Pierce and Sabrina Shankman, propublica - December 1, 2009 9:00 am EST Using results from a questionnaire we did with American Public Media's Public Insight Network, we're looking at how the proposed health care reforms will actually affect ... Affordable insurance key for young adults Detroit Free Press Union professors examine health care Jackson Sun FDA approves OTC version of heartburn drug ZegeridThe Associated Press - 2 hours ago WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - Merck & Co. and Santarus Inc. said Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration approved Merck's over-the-counter version of the Santarus prescription heartburn drug Zegerid. Health officials to review disaster planReuters - - 8 hours ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stung by the continuing struggle to make a vaccine against the swine flu pandemic, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Tuesday her department would review its ... H1N1 vaccine problems trigger review of public health emergency plans American Medical News HHS to review policies for developing public health defenses Washington Post Med Students Often Fail to Report Needlestick InjuriesU.S. News & World Report - Nov 30, 2009 MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Many medical students get stuck by needles, putting them at risk for blood-borne diseases, but they often fail to alert hospital authorities, which increases their risk of infection, a new study has found. Frequency of medical students' needlesticks often underreported Ortho SuperSite Medical Students Regularly Stuck by Needles, Often Fail to Report Injuries Infection Control Today | How to call the show... 1) Make sure the show is live (see graphic above). 2) Dial 724-444-7444. 3) Enter Call ID# 27566 when prompted. 4) Follow the phone prompts to join the call. Would you like to be a special guest on the show? Send us an email which includes your contact information and the topic(s) that you would like to discuss. Listen to past shows featuring special guests...  Bernard von NotHaus (Liberty Dollar)Aubrey de Grey, PhDDr. Amanuel Sima, MDDr. Bard Levey, DDSNeal AdamsRobin Scovill (director)Richard Diaz (author)Dr. Kaayla T. Daniel, CCNChana de Wolf, (cryonics researcher)Dr. Mary Ruwart (author & scientist)Richard Diaz (author)Dr. Jason Helliwell, OB/GYN |
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