African-American race is among the risk factors for developing dangerous blood clots after receiving a drug-coated stent. Despite taking anti-clotting medications as directed, African-Americans had more than double the rate of clotting compared to other races. African-American race is a distinct risk factor for developing life-threatening blood clots after receiving a drug-coated stent, according to [ Read More ]
Archive for August, 2010
Product marketed for sexual enhancement is contaminated with potentially dangerous ingredient The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to take TimeOut Capsules because it contains an active drug ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure. The product is marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement. TimeOut is labeled as “100% natural” [ Read More ]
Report Advises Contractors on Funding Sources for State and Local Government Health Care IT Contractors will find comprehensive information and current opportunities related to state and local governments’ electronic health records (EHR) incentives program through INPUT’s Electronic Health Record Incentive Funding and Certification Program. The report covers funding sources, information technology implications, and certification requirements [ Read More ]
Pennsylvania eggs certified under a voluntary best production practices program meet some of the nation’s highest safety standards, Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding said today. Under the Pennsylvania Egg Quality Assurance Program, or PEQAP, producers implement management and monitoring practices designed to reduce the risk of Salmonella Enteritidis contamination of eggs. “With a nationwide egg [ Read More ]
Eggs in Their Shells May Put Consumers at Risk for Salmonella – The current recall of eggs in their shells, or “shell eggs,” is part of an ongoing and intensive investigation by local, state, and federal officials into the cause of recent cases of Salmonella Enteritidis. – This recall affects shell eggs produced by Wright [ Read More ]
CDC survey provides estimates of coverage for adolescent vaccination at the national, state and selected local area levels Continued increases–as much as 15 percent–were made in nationwide coverage for vaccines specifically recommended for pre-teens, according to 2009 National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The survey of more [ Read More ]
Although hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) cures many blood diseases, two-thirds of long-term survivors report at least one chronic health condition after the procedure, according to a recent study published online in Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology. Overall, these patients were three and a half times more likely to develop a severe [ Read More ]
Bad breath is a common health problem which greately affects the daytoday activities of somany people. The offenssive odor from the mouth is unpleasent to those who come in close contact with bad breathers. The problem will be doubled by psychological trauma leading to depression. The sufferers from this problem wil be isolated from the [ Read More ]
Over five hundred dentists from around the United States have joined forces in an exciting new initiative aimed at promoting early detection in breast cancer. Dubbed “Smile Pink”, the campaign encourages women and men to show their support of early breast cancer testing by adding a stylish Pink Swarovski Crystal to their smile. Several celebrities [ Read More ]
Preliminary data from a study of private insurance and Medicare claims commissioned by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) reveal that ongoing diabetes education continues to deliver results in terms of better health and reduced private insurance and Medicare claims. The new study data show that people who receive continuing diabetes education after the [ Read More ]