AFP – Argentina reported on Wednesday a sharp spike in deaths from swine flu as cases jumped across Latin America and more countries worldwide coped with their first fatalities.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 4 (HealthDay News) — Drugs widely used to fight
rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory disorders
must now carry an updated “black box” warning label cautioning patients
and doctors that the medicines may boost cancer risk in children and
adolescents, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the
contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus. It’s common among
adults, but babies aren’t immune from it either.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Even minor cuts and scrapes should be
treated to avoid infection.
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) — Non-profit nursing homes
provide better care than for-profit facilities, say Canadian researchers
who reviewed the results of 82 studies from 1965 to 2003.
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) — New French research
suggests the main ingredient used in many insect repellants may affect the
central nervous system, at least in mice.
HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
AFP – Swiss drug-maker Novartis said Wednesday that it had begun shipping seasonal flu vaccine to the United States weeks ahead of schedule, in order to address increased demand amid the swine flu pandemic.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) — A new review shows that the
omega-3 fatty acids found in certain fish not only prevent cardiovascular
disease, but may even help treat it.