DailyMe HealthDailyMe Digest RSS HealthUS researchers call off controversial autism study- September 17, 2008 CHICAGO - A government agency has dropped plans to test a controversial treatment for autism that critics had called an unethical experiment on children.The statement says the agency decided the money would be better used testing other potential...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700017720/ Drug Extends Pancreatic Cancer Survival- September 17, 2008 European medical scientists have determined a new form of chemotherapy extends the life of patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer.The scientists led by Karolinska Institute Professor Matthias Lohr determined the chemotherapy, which destroys...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700017510/ Chemical Used in Plastic Food Containers Linked to Heart Disease, Diabetes- September 17, 2008 Sep. 17--The debate over the safety of a chemical found in baby bottles and other common plastic products escalated Tuesday with the release of a new study that links bisphenol A to heart disease, diabetes and liver abnormalities. But the study...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700013636/ BRIEF: Mosquito Spraying Set for Fire Island- September 17, 2008 Sep. 17--Weather permitting, Suffolk County plans to treat parts of Fire Island Wednesday night to reduce mosquito infestation, the county Health Department said. The Public Works Department will ground-spray with the pesticide Anvil, or...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700013188/ BRIEF: Artwork for Clinton Township Auction Still Missing- September 17, 2008 Sep. 17--Two art pieces that were to be auctioned this weekend to raise money for a program that benefits mentally and physically disabled children remained missing Tuesday, a day after they were reported stolen. The 4-foot square boards promoting...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700011561/ FDA Tries to Keep Some Indian Drugs Out of U.S.: Manufacturing Standards at Issue- September 17, 2008 Sep. 17--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is trying to stop imports of generic drugs from India's largest pharmaceutical company, which the agency says is not living up to clean manufacturing standards. The maker, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.,...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700010762/ The Dallas Morning News Robert Miller Column: Real Estate Council Launches Drive for Diversity- September 17, 2008 Sep. 17--The Real Estate Council invites the public to its annual membership open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at One Arts Plaza, 1722 Routh St., Commercial Lobby, to inform guests about current projects, volunteer opportunities and membership...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700010623/ Irvine Hospital Ahead of Schedule- September 17, 2008 UC Irvine has finished building its new hospital four months ahead of schedule, officials announced Monday.The $406-million New University Hospital, at the university's medical center in Orange, will replace a hospital that was built in 1960. The...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700006101/ Elizabeth Edwards Calls Health-Care System Immoral- September 17, 2008 Sep. 17--In her first public appearance since August, when her husband's affair came to light, a poised and surprisingly healthy-looking Elizabeth Edwards spoke here last night on the need for major health-care reform. Speaking knowledgeably and...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700004401/ FDA Bans Imports of 28 Indian-Made Drugs; Manufacturing Lapses Cited at 2 Plants- September 17, 2008 The Food and Drug Administration said yesterday that it was halting importation of 28 drugs made by the giant Indian generic drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories because of manufacturing deficiencies at two of the company's plants.Douglas Throckmorton,...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700003706/ |