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- Construction Journal Reports Mesothelioma Deaths To Peak By 2015
Mesothelioma has always been a threat to those who are employed in the construction industry; however, the threat seems to be much worse than originally considered by many. A construction journal recently reported a peak of mesothelioma-caused deaths by 2015.
Date of Article: 17Nov2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Study Finds Victims of TBI and Depression Show Signs of Remission With Treatment
Undergoing an incident that causes a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to occur can be a difficult process for an individual, one that only becomes more difficult with the development of depression among TBI patients.
Date of Article: 17Nov2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- News Outlet Reports of Typical Heart Drugs Disrupting Blood Thinners
According to a recent study published in the American College of Cardiology, drugs may be disrupting blood thinners among individuals who have been prescribed both. The study found that enzymes were becoming inactivated with the administration of a a heart drug.
Date of Article: 14Nov2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Vitamin C Could Affect Mesothelioma Treatments
Recently researchers discovered that individuals who are receiving treatment for chemotherapy may see negative effects on their treatment if they are consuming vitamin C. Scientists are still studying how the vitamin is negatively impacting mesothelioma treatments, but have encouraged patients to speak with their doctors immediately on the subject.
Date of Article: 14Nov2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- FDA Funding, Status Decreases Affecting Pharmaceuticals Such as Chantix
Recent news reports have found that the regulatory body governing America's food and drugs has been declining in status for some time. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allegedly under-funded and approving dangerous drugs such as Chantix, according to reports.
Date of Article: 14Nov2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Hepatitis Becomes A Risk For Patients of Antibiotic Treatment
Ketek is an antibiotic used to treat upper respiratory infections among patients. However, it was linked to liver failure among patients and has also been linked to at least one case of drug-induced hepatitis, according to researchers.
Date of Article: 03Nov2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Scientists Study Simple Polymer Treatments for TBI Patients
Scientists have been studying the use of a simple polymer on traumatic brain injury patients and have found that the polymer, when administered within several hours of the injury, can not only reduce an TBI outcome, but can reverse the effect as well.
Date of Article: 03Nov2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Individuals With Depression at Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes
The type 2 diabetes drug, Avandia, continues to report declining sales as well as status on the market not only because of the introduction of new drugs, but also because of continued investigation into the drug's side effects.
Date of Article: 31Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- A Group of Doctors Petition FDA For Vegan Label on Avandia
Recently, a group of physicians petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to change the labeling of a type 2 diabetes drug known as Avandia. The group of medical professionals would like to see a vegan diet promoted on the labeling as an alternative to the drug because of Avandia's dangerous side effects that include osteoporosis and heart failure.
Date of Article: 13Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Researchers Take A Second Look at Gadolinium Dyes and NSF
Recently, scientists began reinvestigating the causes and links to developing Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), which is an extremely debilitating condition that is allegedly caused by gadolinium dyes that are administered through MRI/MRA procedures. Researchers found that the contrast dye should be evaluated before being administered on a case-by-case basis.
Date of Article: 13Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Treating Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans annually. Treating and diagnosing is a difficult task, which only becomes more difficult as the same prescription drugs available for treating the condition are also the drugs responsible for serious side effects.
Date of Article: 08Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Biomarkers Being Studied for Mesothelioma Treatments
Mesothelioma cancer is a deadly form of lung disease that has been linked to the deadly exposure of asbestos fibers. The condition usually remains dormant for years and shows no signs or symptoms, causing an individuals condition to worsen. However, scientists are now studying biomarkers to potential treat mesothelioma sooner than before.
Date of Article: 08Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Sports Injuries May Cause Increase in Traumatic Brain Injuries
News reports recently found that professional athletes and sports players may be suffering from severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) without showing signs and symptoms, putting them at more risk for long-term risks.
Date of Article: 08Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Study Finds Logger Truck Accidents Decline
Being involved with a commercial truck accident can be a scary, costly and potentially fatal incident; however, according to recent statistics, log truck accidents have actually declined. Unfortunately, while log truck accidents have decrease, a recent report finds commercial truck collisions have increased in the state of Washington.
Date of Article: 08Oct2008
Category: Automotive
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- Train Accidents Can Cause Brain Injuries, Fatalities
Recently a deadly train accident occurred in the California injuring more than 100 passengers. Many of those passengers likely suffered from traumatic brain injuries, a condition in which millions of Americans currently suffer with.
Date of Article: 06Oct2008
Category: Automotive
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- Music Helps with Neurological Development for Brain Injury Patients
Personal Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury. A study published in a medical journal recently announced the findings of its results that music therapy may increase brain neuron rehabilitation among patients suffering from brain injuries or brain injury related conditions. An additional study also concluded that music exposure among patients "enhanced learning".
Date of Article: 29Sep2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Living With Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is a gastrointestinal tract (GI) illness in which the colon and/or small intestine becomes inflamed. The condition affects more than half a million Americans and can be a severely uncomfortable condition. There are several treatments for Crohn's disease including the recent controversial Cimzia.
Date of Article: 29Sep2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Type 2 Diabetes Patients Weary of Byetta
The type 2 diabetes drug byetta has recently been linked to the development of pancreatitis among patients. The FDA has launched an investigation into the drug and its potential side effects.
Date of Article: 29Sep2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Cimzia Linked to Life-Threatening Cancer Risk Among Children, Young Adults
A drug known as Cimzia, part of the TNF blockers, treats Crohn's Disease. However, Cimzia along with the other TNF blockers have recently been linked to the development of cancerous cells among younger patients including children.
Date of Article: 29Sep2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- New Study Says Exercise Will Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic in the United States as the obesity rate continues to increase as well. A study that was just released has found that individuals predisposed for the condition may reduced their risk with regular exercise.
Date of Article: 22Sep2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Study Claims Exercise Does Not Decrease Depression
The major Chantix side effect includes depression as well as suicidal thoughts and tendencies among patients. A recent study now finds that exercise may not assist patients in recovering from depression.
Date of Article: 23Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Foods Said to Increase Survival Rate among Those Exposed to Asbestos
Mesothelioma cancer is a deadly condition that, as of now, is incurable. However, researchers who recently discovered a forgotten study on the certain types of foods and how to decrease the risk of mesothelioma cancer by consuming these types of foods.
Date of Article: 22Aug2008
Category: Food & Drink
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- EG Labs Announces Recall of Viapro Supplements
The over-the-counter erectile dysfunction drug, Viapro, has recently come under fire for containing an undeclared ingredient that can cause severe side effects when mixed with other drugs containing nitrates, including medications for high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure.
Date of Article: 21Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Ketek Side Effects Include Liver Damage, Death
The makers of Ketek, an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections, have recently been confronted with a severe side effect by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has had several reports of serious liver failure and liver damage of patients taking the drug.
Date of Article: 20Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Asbestos Taints Children's Toys
A rash of asbestos-contaminated toys have recently reached U.S. shelves and many have been put at risk for potential exposure to the dangerous mineral that can cause an incurable form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma.
Date of Article: 19Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Battling Liver Disease Dangers and Side Effects
Liver disease is a severe and deadly condition that affect more than just the liver, but can cause an individual to suffer in other ways. Knowing how to recognize the signs of liver disease is very important especially as when there are more ways than one to contract the condition.
Date of Article: 18Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- The Risks of Hip Surgery Components
Undergoing a hip replacement surgery can be a daunting and uncomfortable process; but knowing the outcome will be cause for improvement helps patients get through the risky surgery. However, when components fail and another surgery is necessary it becomes difficult to prepare a patient.
Date of Article: 17Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- War Veterans and Traumatic Brain Injury
U.S. soldiers who have fought for their country and return home with disabilities because of a brain injury should be provided for in the best possible way. However, with so many soldiers returning from the war in Iraq with a brain injury, the war's signature injury, it becomes difficult to track and treat these men and women.
Date of Article: 16Aug2008
Category: Politics & Government
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- Benlate and Eye Defects
Each year, hundreds of babies are born with eye defects. The defects can be related to genetics, but can also be related to exposure to an environmental toxin such as Benlate. Benlate, made by DuPont, was removed from shelves in 1998 but may still remain a risk to millions of individuals.
Date of Article: 01Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Issues Surrounding Truck Accidents and Injuries
Truck accidents are quickly becoming the most frequent, costly and fatal automobile accidents that can occur in the United States. It is best to know the facts surrounding truck accidents and injuries in order to be prepared in case the unfortunate may occur.
Date of Article: 31Jul2008
Category: Legal
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- Fluoroquinolones Receive Black Box Label By FDA
The fluroquinolones drug family are antibiotics that treat an array of bacterial infections depending on what type of drug (Cipro, Levaquin, etc.). However, all the drugs of this class have been associated recently with a serious and irreversible risk of tendon rupture among patients, thus resulting in a black box labeling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Date of Article: 29Jul2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Medtronic Defibrillators
Even though medical science has made astounding breakthroughs among technology that can assist individuals in living longer, the technology is not always 100 percent safe. Medtronic devices can be consider an example of unsafe technology. However, the defects among these devices have been considered deadly.
Date of Article: 28Jul2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Scooters and Motorcycles May Save on Gas but Caution Should Be Taken
With gas prices at an all-time high in America, millions are looking at saving money at the pumps. Investing in environmentally-friendly vehicles has become a popular option. Additionally, scooters and motorcycles have become extremely popular as well, however, as these vehicles rise in popularity, so do accidents due to many factors such as inexperienced drivers.
Date of Article: 27Jul2008
Category: Automotive
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- Study Uncovers Mesothelioma Link to Nanotechnology
Mesothelioma has long since been linked to the exposure of asbestos fibers and dust being inhaled into the lungs. However, a recent discovery has linked carbon nanotubes to the development of mesothelioma as well, although scientists and researchers are still struggling to convince nanotechnology produces of these potential dangers.
Date of Article: 26Jul2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Tractor Trailer Truck Accidents Increasing
Tractor trailer truck accidents are among the deadliest automobile accidents in the country. Not only are tractor trailer truck accidents often associated with fatalities, but the cost of these automobile wrecks is much higher than a regular vehicle accident.
Date of Article: 25Jul2008
Category: Automotive
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- Federal Regulations for Creosote Exposure
Creosote is a chemical often used to treat wood used in railroads. However, while it mainly effects railroad workers, the federal government has yet to develop standards to regulate the exposure of creosote tar and creosote exposure into everyday drinking water and food.
Date of Article: 14Jul2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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