Australian researchers have discovered why men with a family history of prostate cancer develop a more aggressive strain of the disease. Researchers from Melbourne’s Monash University, in a joint research effort with a group of Australia’s most renowned cancer research institutes, revealed that the BRCA2 gene fault in conjunction with a family history of prostate cancer breeds an aggressive type of prostate cancer.
Month: January 2017
900 Ocean County children may need to be revaccinated due to improperly stored vaccinations
Nearly 1,000 children who participated in a free or low-cost vaccine program may need to be revaccinated, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. The department issued a statement Monday that said that vaccines given to around 900 children through the federally funded “Vaccines for Children” program may not have been properly refrigerated.
Medical Fraud Threatens Driving Licenses of 6,600 Truckers
Medical certificates given to truckers nationwide by a chiropractor operating out of an Atlanta truck stop will soon be revoked, federal authorities said. Prosecutors say Anthony Lefteris was authorized to perform the exams, which are meant to ensure that truck drivers operate safely on the nation’s highways.
Do “weekend warriors” reap the full benefits of exercise?
… is completely inactive, the best thing they can do is even getting out and taking a walk,” said Hannah Arem, a health researcher at George Washington University. For people who think they don’t have enough time for small amounts of exercise to …
Global Eyewear Market with Focus on Luxury Sunglass: Industry Analysis & Outlook
Further, the spectacles market can be sub-segmented into: spectacle frames, spectacle lenses, and sunglasses. In spite of weakening growth, the eyewear industry remains strong, with factors such as increasing myopia and an ageing population, a growing middle class and rising disposable incomes contributing to sustained demand for eyewear.
Boy sells baseball cards to help friends with cancer
Wyoming junior guard Liv Roberts has won her third Mountain West basketball player of the week honor. Roberts is the fi Ohio State All-American Curtis Samuel is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.
4 tax changes for 2017 While the incoming Trump administration…
… have sufficient support in Congress to do so, but for now, the ACA remains the law. People who avoided signing up for health insurance in anticipation of changes are still subject to the lack-of-coverage penalty. The penalty for the 2016 tax year …
BWW Review: Richard Nelson’s the Gabriels Comes to Kennedy Center By Way of the Public Theater
… theatrical experience. We see people just like us experiencing life-altering experiences just as we do (the declining health of a parent, the loss of a spouse, economic downturn etc.) set against the backdrop of a changing – and often mystifying – …
UB’s Margaret Moss earns two AJN Book of the Year Awards
Margaret Moss, PhD, JD, assistant dean of diversity and inclusion in the University at Buffalo School of Nursing, was honored with two 2016 Book of the Year Awards by the American Journal of Nursing . Her book, “American Indian Health and Nursing,” was awarded first place in the Professional Issues category, and received second place in the Community/Public Health category.
Researchers discover genetic fingerprint identifying how prostate cancer spreads
Canadian researchers have identified a genetic fingerprint that explains why up to almost a third of men with potentially curable localized prostate cancer develop aggressive disease that spreads following initial treatment. Co-principal investigator Dr. Robert Bristow of Toronto’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre says the discovery could help doctors personalize more effective, targeted therapies from the moment a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer.
US organ transplants increased nearly 20% in five years
Organ transplants performed in the United States reached a record high during 2016, for the fourth year in a row, according to preliminary data from the United Network for Organ Sharing. During 2016, there were 33,606 transplants, an 8.5% increase over 2015 and up 19.8% since 2012.
Is Celgene Simply the Best Biotech Stock on the Planet?
Celgene traditionally kicks off the conference and did so again this year. Alles briefly described what the biotech has done recently, where it’s headed, and how it plans to get there.
Duck discovered with bird flu in Wexford had same strain as previously confirmed in UK
A wild duck discovered with bird flu last month was infected with the same strain previously confirmed in the UK and mainland Europe. A wild duck discovered with bird flu last month was infected with the same strain previously confirmed in the UK and mainland Europe.
Bangladesh’s ‘Tree man’ has his hands back
The Tree Man is no longer. Thanks to some groundbreaking surgeries, he can go back to being Abul Bajandar, a 27-year-old father and husband from a small town in Bangladesh.
US stocks mixed in afternoon trading as oil prices slide
Oil and natural gas companies led U.S. stock indexes mostly lower in afternoon trading Monday as the price of crude oil and other energy futures fell. Utilities stocks were also among the big decliners, while health care stocks were headed for the biggest gain.
Ita s all good: Any exercise cuts risk of death, study finds
… is completely inactive, the best thing they can do is even getting out and taking a walk,” said Hannah Arem, a health researcher at George Washington University. For people who think they don’t have enough time for small amounts of exercise to …
Amgen updates agreement with DaVita for dialysis treatment
Thousand Oaks biotech company Amgen entered into a six-year supply agreement with DaVita for dialysis treatments, the company announced on Jan. 9. Under the terms of the new agreement, Amgen will supply DaVita with Epogen and Aranesp for agents to stimulate red blood cells in dialysis treatment in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Dion’s
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert due to the concerns that assorted sliced deli meat products were served to customers at Dion’s in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The sliced roast beef, ham, pastrami and turkey items were produced between Dec. 14, 2016 and Dec. 29, 2016, however product may have been available in restaurant locations through Jan. 4, 2017.
Prostate cancer genetics could aid cure: study
Canadian researchers have identified a genetic fingerprint that explains why up to almost a third of men with potentially curable localized prostate cancer develop aggressive disease that spreads following initial treatment. Co-principal investigator Dr. Robert Bristow of Toronto’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre says the discovery could help doctors personalize more effective, targeted therapies from the moment a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer.
AFL-CIO Sends Letter to Congress in Defense of ACA
… ACA without providing an immediate replacement.” The letter also details how the core components of the Republican health care plan pose serious threats to working people in America. On behalf of the 12.5 million working people represented by the …
Assessing Breshad Perriman’s “Rookie” season
… see him play. To add on to it, Perriman was also dealing with the loss of his friend and teammate Tray Walker and the health of his father. For a guy who was essentially entering another rookie season with a ton of pressure already being thrown at …
Japan’s Takeda to purchase U.S. cancer drugmaker ARIAD for $5.2B
Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. said Monday it will purchase U.S.-based cancer drugmaker ARIAD Pharmaceuticals for about $5.2 billion.
Heartburn drugs during pregnancy may increase child’s risk of asthma
A University of Edinburgh study has found that women who use heartburn medication in pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed asthma. The team, led by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and the University of Tampere in Finland, found that children born to mothers who used prescribed heartburn medications were one-third more likely to seek treatment for asthma symptoms.
Bird flu warning for West Sussex poultry owners
… feed suppliers in the county to raise awareness of the restrictions. I must stress though that any risk to human health is extremely low.” Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 4) Register with us by …
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (TNDM) Receives Average Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. has received an average rating of “Hold” from the ten ratings firms that are covering the stock. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have issued a hold recommendation and four have issued a buy recommendation on the company.
US stocks modestly lower in early trading; oil prices slide
… be acquired by UnitedHealth for $2.3 billion in cash and stocks. The deal comes as UnitedHealth, the nation’s biggest health insurer, looks to expand its Optum health business. Shares in Surgical Care Affiliates added $7.74 to $56.49. UnitedHealth …
Focusing on Pharmacists
… pharmacy department to provide cooking classes for diabetic patients or different services that work around the health and wellness aspect of nutrition.” In this case, the supermarket works with a nearby pain-management clinic. Others may serve a …
Galapagos NV (GLPG) Now Covered by Stifel Nicolaus
The firm set a “hold” rating and a $65.00 price target on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus’ price target would suggest a potential downside of 5.34% from the stock’s current price.
Warning issued over misuse of A&E services
Health bosses in the north east have issued a stark warning to members of the public who are misusing emergency NHS services. Between December 1 and Christmas Day, more than 53,000 people attended major A&E departments in hospitals across the north east yet less than 30 per cent – just over 15,000 people – actually needed admission to hospital for emergency treatment.
Lawyers in cigarette lawsuit seek up to $30M in compensation
… the lawyers want a portion of the settlement to go to the two lead plaintiffs in the suit, as well as to Arkansas health agencies and anti-tobacco activists. The lawyers will take up the question of their payment amount at a hearing scheduled for …
Trump Healthcare Proposal
The plans are in their early stages, but some ideas have been around for a while such as his call to modify existing laws that inhibit the sale of health insurance across state lines. Sceptics fear that could lead to predatory caps that could once again lead to people with chronic illnesses becoming uninsured.
Bill would make smoking in car around children illegal
… smoking in a vehicle when anyone under age 18 is also in the car. Scott said the legislation is aimed at reducing the health impact second-hand smoke can have on children. Health experts have linked second-hand smoke to low birth weights, Sudden …
Oral health in care homes and hospitals: NICE quality standard
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence – This draft quality standard, out for consultation, advises care home staff to assess the oral health needs of their residents on admission and record these in personal care plans.
Expensive ride
I recently had to have an ambulance ride to the local hospital, staffed by unpaid volunteers. The dispatcher also sent a paramedic from Canandaigua.
One year 40% HIV infection dropoff in London attributed to…
… treaty and domestic law) costs 40. This has coincided with an unprecedented drop in new HIV infections in London health surveillance — a drop of 40% in one year — an eye-popping figure that has prompted many medical professionals to switch from …
Mistry family has no right to nominate director: Tata Sons
Ahead of the February 6 shareholders’ meeting to remove Cyrus P Mistry as director on Tata Sons, the holding company of Tata Group has said the Mistry family did not have any right to nominate a director on the board as the Articles of Association do not provide for it. MUMBAI: Ahead of the February 6 shareholders’ meeting to remove Cyrus P Mistry as director on Tata Sons, the holding company of Tata Group has said the Mistry family did not have any right to nominate a director on the board as the Articles of Association do not provide for it.
Biomarker in blood may help predict recovery time for sports concussions
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that the blood protein tau could be an important new clinical biomarker to better identify athletes who need more recovery time before safely returning to play after a sports-related concussion . The study, supported by the National Institute of Nursing Research with additional funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development , published online in Neurology , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Researchers discover surprising process behind sense of touch
… the sense of touch. Hansen and his colleagues conducted this research with support from a National Institutes of Health Director’s New Innovator Award, which encourages scientists to pursue high-risk, high-reward translational research. Their …
Langley Orthodontist Dr. Aly Kanani Explains How to Prevent Food from Being Trapped in Braces
Preventing Food from Being Trapped in Braces by Langley Orthodontist Dr. Kanani. Wearers of traditional metal braces look forward to a straighter smile, but often complain that food gets trapped between the metal brackets and wires.
TDEC Encourages Tennesseans to Test for Radon During Radon Action Month
… the state to offer educational outreach events for those who would like to learn more. January 13, 2017 Lentz Public Health Center 2500 Charlotte Ave., Nashville TN 37209 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CST January 31, 2017 Legislative Plaza 301 6th Ave. N., …