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University of Maryland Health and Medical News: 02-15-2005
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it was creating an independent drug safety board after the agency's monitoring of drugs already in the marketplace was criticized amid the withdrawal of arthritis drug Vioxx. . . The Washington Post...
A new study has linked painkillers Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra to increased cardiovascular risk, reinforcing findings of other trials that have already sparked concern over the safety of a popular category of drugs. . . Foxnews.com - February 15, 2005...
The flu vaccinations that doctors hoped would save the lives of elderly people have apparently failed to lower death rates, according to a study by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. CNN.com - February 15, 2005 http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/02/15/flu.vaccine.reut/index.html...
Utah, Oregon and states in the deep South have the lowest rates of binge drinking in the country, while states in the Midwest and Great Plains have some of the highest rates, says a government study released Monday. . ....
Behind every famous number lies a story. And in this season of sickness, when the thermometer frequently emerges from the bathroom cabinet, few numbers in medicine are as familiar as 98.6 - the normal temperature of the human body. ....
Next season's influenza vaccine will be changed to protect against a new strain of the virus that was first identified in California last month and that is spreading widely, a World Health Organization official said yesterday. . . The New...
All college freshmen who live in dorms should be vaccinated for meningitis, a government panel recommended Thursday for the first time, reversing policy of the past. . . CNN.com - February 10, 2005 http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/02/10/meningitis.vaccine.ap/index.html...
The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) announced today that hospital Emergency Departments throughout Maryland continue to experience a significant increase in the number of patient visits. . . The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene -...
The nation’s health maintenance organizations reported a $5.76 billion profit for the first half of 2004, a 31.9% increase from the first half of 2003. . . The American Hospital Association - February 7, 2005 http://www.ahanews.com/ahanews/jsp/display.jsp?dcrpath=AHANEWS/AHANewsNowArticle/data/ann_050207_Weiss&domain=AHANEWS...
Scientists announced yesterday the discovery of cells in the heart that can create new muscle cells, raising hopes that doctors may find dramatic new ways to treat heart disease, the nation's leading cause of death. . . The Boston Globe...
To more than half a million patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn's disease, Remicade has brought life-changing treatment and relief. . . The Washington Post - February 10, 2005 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12377-2005Feb9.html...
In what would be a major shift in health policy, some experts are recommending that virtually all Americans be tested routinely for the AIDS virus, much as they are for cancer and other diseases. . . The New York Times...
. . .In a study published just in time for Valentine's Day -- February 14 -- doctors reported how a tragic or shocking event can stun the heart and produce classic heart attack-like symptoms, including chest pain, shortness of breath...
. . .Few pregnant women or infants are routinely tested for toxoplasmosis, which can cause blindness and brain damage in babies. The infection can be contracted during pregnancy if a woman cleans a cat litter box, gardens or eats raw...
The Food and Drug Administration has backed off its warning that antidepressants such as Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac can cause suicidal actions among children and teens taking those prescription drugs. . . CNN.com - February 9, 2005 http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/conditions/02/09/fda.antidepressant/index.html...
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