Tuesday, April 30, 2013

"FDA Oks Kcentra for Fast Fix of Coumadin Bleeds"
Medpage April 30
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Strokes/38767

"Stopping Dabigatran Ups Stroke Risk: New Boxed Warning"
Medscape April 30
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/803349

Monday, April 29, 2013

"Biventricular bests RV pacing in patients with AV block: BLOCK HF published"
Heart April 25
http://www.theheart.org/article/1532879.do
"Failure Of Latest HIV Vaccine Test: A 'Huge Disappointment'"
NPR April 26
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/26/179231916/failure-of-latest-hiv-vaccine-test-a-huge-disappointment

Saturday, April 27, 2013

"Obesity Plus Drinking Worst Combo for Liver"
Medpage April 26
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/EASL/38698

"Cannabis Use in Teens Linked to Irreparable Drop in IQ"  
Medscape April 26
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/803197

"Local Amputees Raise Money For Boston Victims"
WNEP April 15
http://wnep.com/2013/04/25/local-amputees-raise-money-for-boston-victims/

Friday, April 26, 2013

"ESC supports renal denervation as an option for treating resistant hypertension"  
Heart April 26
http://www.theheart.org/article/1533105.do 

"First Case Of New Bird Flu Found Outside China" 
NPR April 24
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/24/178777314/first-case-of-new-bird-flu-found-outside-china 

"Another drug compounder recalls products" 
WBIR April 21
http://www.wbir.com/rss/article/265915/2/Another-drug-compounder-recalls-products 

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

"U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New Cigarette Labeling"
"But ruling from another court could still delay or thwart use of graphic anti-smoking images'"
USN April 22
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/04/22/us-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-new-cigarette-labeling

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

"As Injuries Rise, More Calls To Refuse The 'Cinnamon Challenge'" 
NPR April 22
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/22/178394741/as-injuries-rise-more-calls-to-refuse-the-cinnamon-challenge
"FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA investigating reports of possible increased risk of pancreatitis and pre-cancerous findings of the pancreas from incretin mimetic drugs for type 2 diabetes"  
FDA Mar 2013
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm343187.htm 

Monday, April 22, 2013

"W.Va. Legislature passes drugged driving bill"
WTRF April 13
http://www.wtrf.com/story/21969760/wva-senate-passes-drugged-driving-bill

"Medicare Kickback Bust in Chicago Hinged on Wired Colleagues" 
Medscape April 18
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/782777

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Friday, April 19, 2013

"Tulsa Dental Patients Fume After Exposure to Disease"
ABC April 19
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/tulsa-dental-patients-fume-exposure-disease/story?id=18999316#.UXHWwKLrxOA 
"Former patients of a Tulsa, Okla., dentist accused of using dirty needles and instruments are outraged over reports that at least 60 people have tested positive for hepatitis and HIV. But investigators say the source of the infections is still unclear."
"Study: More food poisoning from bacteria tied to raw milk, poultry; other causes hold steady" 
Wash Post April 18
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/study-more-food-poisoning-from-bacteria-tied-to-raw-milk-poultry-other-causes-hold-steady/2013/04/18/df34659e-a842-11e2-9e1c-bb0fb0c2edd9_story.html

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

"Help wanted: No smokers need apply"    "Twenty-nine states prohibit employers from avoiding smokers, 21 don't."
Marketplace April 17
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/business/freakonomics-radio/help-wanted-no-smokers-need-apply-map

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

"L-carnitine in red meat may up CVD risk via altered gut flora" 
Heart April 9
http://www.theheart.org/article/1526279.do

"L-Carnitine Retakes Spotlight, Hints at Survival Benefit in Acute MI: Meta-analysis"
Medscape April 12
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/782488

"High Court Justices Seek Compromise in Gene-Patent Case" 
Bloomberg April 15
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-15/u-s-supreme-court-justices-seek-compromise-in-gene-patent-case.html

Monday, April 15, 2013

"Pretending To Be A 'Good Nurse,' Serial Killer Targeted Patients"
NPR April 15
http://www.npr.org/2013/04/15/177029738/pretending-to-be-a-good-nurse-serial-killer-targeted-patients?ft=1&f=13

"Low-Carb Diet Ineffective for Gestational Diabetes" 
Medpage April 15
http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/SkinCancer/38445

"Skin Cancer on the Rise in U.S. Kids"
Medscape April 15
http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/SkinCancer/38445

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

"Male-pattern baldness linked with coronary heart disease"
Heart April 3
http://www.theheart.org/article/1525183.do 

"Lead In Soil May Be An Overlooked Threat To Kids' Health"
NPR April 5
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/04/176257595/soil-lead-may-be-an-overlooked-threat-to-kids-health

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

"In Reversal, CMS Audits EHR Bonus Winners Before Payment"  
Medscape April 8 

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/782181

Sunday, April 7, 2013

"Framingham scores could predict cognitive decline better than a standard dementia score"
Heart April 5
http://www.theheart.org/article/1525761.do

"Gastric Bypass 'Magic' Lies in Eating Less, Study Suggests'
Medscape April 4  
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781932  

Friday, April 5, 2013

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

"FDA Approves Canagliflozin, a First-in-Class Diabetes Drug" 

Medscape Mar 29  

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781709

"Depression negates benefit of heart-healthy behaviors"
Heart Mar 28
http://www.theheart.org/article/1523573.do

"Rich Products Corporation announces a voluntary recall of Farm Rich® Mini Quesadillas, Farm Rich® Mini Pizza Slices, Farm Rich® Philly Cheese Steaks, Farm Rich® Mozzarella Bites, and Market Day® Mozzarella Bites due to possible contamination with E. Coli O121"  
FDA Mar 28
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm345896.htm 

Monday, April 1, 2013

"MI Risk Drops with Post-ED Angina Care"
Medpage April 1
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/AcuteCoronarySyndrome/38190
"After an emergency visit for chest pain, high-risk patients who seek prompt follow-up care fare better, researchers found."
"TACT published: Controversial study under scrutiny in JAMA" 
Heart Mar 26
http://www.theheart.org/article/1522331.do