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Cancer in the headlines, November 27
November is a month for cancer awareness. This month, the following were observed (source: Dana-Farber Institute): Lung Cancer Awareness Month Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month National Bone Marrow Awareness Month New guidelines: Pap smears can star...
Obesity updates, November 20
The feasting season (Thanksgiving and Christmas) is just around the corner. Let’s take some time to update on weight gain and obesity. Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases Obesity can cause cancer, according to researchers. As estimated 100,0...
What’s new in healthcare, November 6
Some important healthcare updates for this weekend… AMA, AARP back House bill on health care reform The healthcare reform efforts of President Barack Obama gets a much needed boost from the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Canc...
Cancer in the headlines, October 30
Some cancer news for you this weekend… Andrew Lloyd Webber vows to beat prostate cancer British star composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman revealed. But he is not taking a passive stance but vows t...
Heart(y) news, October 30
News update on heart issues coming up… Hero dog saves heart attack victim This cattle dog in Queensland Australia will be awarded the RSPCA’s animal achievement award for saving her master’s life. Jim Touzeau suffered from a heart atta...
Cancer in the headlines, October 16
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we take this opportunity to bring you breast cancer news updates. Medications to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) presents in this radiocast the pros ...
Heart(y) News, October 16
Some heart(y) news updates for you this weekend… Free Spanish-language online video teaches Hands-OnlyTM CPR From Sept 15 to Oct 15, the Latino community celebrated the Hispanic Heritage Month. In this occasion, the American Heart Association (...
Heart(y) news and views, October 9
Wishing you a wonderful autumn weekend… Elizabeth Taylor to undergo heart operation Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor is undergoing a heart procedure to fix a leaky valve. “It’s very new and involves repairing my leaky valve using a...
What’s new with the flu, October 6
This morning, I am bringing you the latest news from the flu front. Flu fears prompt review of hockey handshake Can a handshake give you the flu? Apparently, sports officials in Canada are reviewing whether the traditional handshake after a hockey ma...
What’s the latest in health care, September 21
What’s new in drug approval? FDA Approves Vaccines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus The US FDA announced last week the approval of vaccines against the H1N1 flu virus. The Vaccines were manufactured by 4 pharma companies CSL Limited, MedImmune LLC, ...
What’s the latest in health care, August 28
What’s new about swine flu? Here are the latest figures on the H1N1 (swine) flu: US, as of August 20 hospitalized 7,983; deaths 522 Europe, as of August 13 hospitalized more than 32,000; deaths 53 Worldwide, as of August 13 hospitalized 182,16...
Cancer in the headlines, August 28
Another sunny weekend on my side of the world. However, our thoughts are with the victims of the bush and forest fires in many parts of the world. Such devastations have long-term effects on the environment, including the air we breathe. I am also br...
What’s the latest in healthcare, August 24
To start the week, I bring you the latest updates on healthcare. What’s bad? Heparin conflict-of-interest investigation of FDA drug director; FDA device chief resigns Scandals and conflicts of interests are hounding the US FDA and giving the bo...
CVD Newswatch, August 21
After a 3-week break, I am back to bring you the latest heart(y) news. I hope you are enjoying your summer. Happy reading! CVD congress watch European Society of Cardiology Congress 2009 Europe’s heart experts will be meeting next week for the ...
News from the cancer side, August 21
It’s been ages since I had brought you some cancer news. I was away, travelling in southern Africa during the last three weeks. Knowing that Internet access is rather difficult where I was going, I didn’t even bring my laptop with me. Can...
What’s the latest in health care, July 27
Let’s start the week with latest updates on health care. What’s bad? More Americans Become Bankrupt Due To Medical Bills Another sad fact of a health care system gone wrong. According to a recent study conducted by the Harvard Medical Sch...
News from the cancer side, July 24
News from the cancer victims Hartson facing cancer treatment Ex-footballer John Hartson has recently been diagnosed with testicular cancer which has metastasized to his brain. The 34-year old professional football player was a striker for Wales and u...
CVD News Watch, July 24
Everyone enjoying the summer? Here’s some hearty news for you this weekend. CVD presidential watch President Obama visits Cleveland Clinic The US President was scheduled to visit the renowned Cleveland Clinic on Thursday, July 23, together with...
CVD News Watch, July 17
Costs, valves, and tablet. Here are your hearty news for this weekend. CVD cost watch Use and costs of cardiovascular drugs escalating in Canada The law of supply and demand is playing tricks with consumers in the Canada. Or is it the pharmaceutical...
What’s new in health care, July 17
Enjoying your summer break? Here’s some health care updates for this weekend… What’s new? New Data Say Uninsured Account for Nearly One-fifth of Emergency Room Visits Recent statistics show that about one-fifth of 120 million emerge...
What’s the latest in health care, July 10
School vacations has started on my part of the world. Have fun! What’s new with health insurance? Study Finds Fewer Families Can Afford Health Insurance If you are one of the lucky ones, then you and your family have insurance coverage through ...
News from the cancer side, July 10
“July, she will fly, and give no warning to her flight…” sang Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. So enjoy her why she’s still here!!! But before you start your weekend, here’s some cancer updates for you… News from the ...
CVD News Watch, June 26
Some sad and not-so-sad news this week… CVD patient watch Goodbye, Michael Jackson Michael Jackson, King of Pop, was pronounced dead at the UCLA Medical Center on Thursday, June 25. He was reported to have suffered from cardiac arrest. The real...
News from the cancer side, June 26
It’s really summer finally! Have a great weekend! News from the cancer victims Remembering Farrah Fawcett I come from a generation who grew up with the TV series Charlie’s Angels (yes, it was a series before the films!), Six Million Dolla...
What’s the latest in heath care, June 20
It’s a little bit late but here it is … your health care updates for this weekend. Who’s campaigning for health care? MomsRising.Org This family-focused advocacy group is campaigning for a better health care system for America’...
CVD News Watch, June 19
Some heart(y) news before the weekend starts… CVD drug regulatory watch Newly minted FDA commissioner gets an earful of prasugrel The new US FDA commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg is under attack on the issue of prasugel. The regulatory body...
What’s the latest in health care, June 15
Late last week, there were several events that may have a major impact on health care so that I deemed it wise to have a special health care update post first thing on Monday morning. What’s the latest on the H1N1 flu epidemic? Swine Flu (H1N...
CVD News Watch, June 12
Some heart(y) news from the Baleares island of Mallorca where I am spending a week with my family. There’s nothing like jogging on the beach to pep up your health! You should try it! CVD drug approval watch Abbott, AstraZeneca seek cholesterol ...
News from the cancer side, June 12
News from the toxicologists Formaldehyde, pesticide increase cancer risk Two ongoing studies indicate that exposure to certain compounds increased the risk for certain types of cancer. Formaldehyde exposure among industrial workers is associated with...
News from the cancer side, June 5
News from the survivors This coming Sunday, June 7 is National Cancer Survivors Day. In commemoration of this event, the author-doctor-cancer survivor Laura Liberman will give a talk on Women Conquering Cancer: A Celebration of National Cancer Surv...
