Sports & Medicine News

Deaths Blamed on Improper Painkiller UseReported September 14, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The deaths of two patients prescribed a powerful painkiller as a headache treatment were among four fatalities linked to the recently approved drug, its manufacturer reported Thursday. All four deaths apparently involved improper use of the drug, called Fentora, manufacturer Cephalon … [Read more...]

Robots Massage Away Pain Reported December 24, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Robots are no longer just a science fiction dream. They're also part of our everyday lives. Robots help build our cars, vacuum our floors, and now, they're also massaging away aches and pain. Just two weeks before 23-year-old marine Mike Delancey was … [Read more...]

Early-Onset Puberty In Girls Slowed By Diabetes Drug Reported June 17, 2008 In young girls at risk of early puberty and insulin resistance, the diabetes drug metformin delayed the onset of menstruation and decreased the development of insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The results were presented … [Read more...]

Fertility drugs 'link' to cancer Reported December 14, 2008 Fertility drugs have been linked to an increased risk of womb cancer in women treated three decades ago. The discovery was made by Israeli scientists who looked at cancer incidence in 15,000 women 30 years after they gave birth. Of 567 women given drugs to induce ovulation, five had … [Read more...]

For Flu, Vaccines Better Than Antiviral DrugsReported August 10, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Healthy adults are likely to fare better during the flu season by getting a flu shot than by depending on antiviral drugs to make them feel better, new research from the UK shows. The research team headed by Dr. Jane Burch found that Tamiflu (oseltamivir), a flu drug made by … [Read more...]

Hidden Heart Disease Impacts Endurance Athletes Reported June 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are a few endurance athletes for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even sudden death, especially among those in middle-age or who have a pre-existing cardiac disease. "It's for this reason that sports medicine has focused on … [Read more...]

How does the antitumor drug get to the cell nucleus? Reported November 05, 2007 In the journal Angewandte Chemie, they present their hypothesis about the transport mechanism. It has always been assumed that cisplatin simply passes through the cell membrane; however, growing evidence indicates that a copper transporter is involved. Ctr1 is a … [Read more...]

Health department hosts flu vaccine clinicReported November 03, 2007 The Houston County Health Department is hosting a flu vaccination clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Rozar Park in Perry. The flu shot will cost $25. It will be available at no charge to residents with Medicare Part B cards. Health department workers, who have been vaccinated with the … [Read more...]

Doctors Aim to Loosen Anemia Drug LimitsReported September 4, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cancer doctors seek to loosen federal restrictions on anemia drugs that carry potentially deadly side effects, saying the tight payment guidelines for treatments made by Amgen and Johnson and Johnson are ultimately bad for patients. The American Society of Clinical Oncology says … [Read more...]

Rotator Cuff Repair Stands Test of Time   Reported March 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – People who have surgery to correct a rotator cuff injury can rest assured relief will be long-lasting. A study conducted among 11 patients 8 years following the operation found even those who continued to experience rotator cuff defects remained … [Read more...]

Spain to stockpile sufficient A/H1N1 flu vaccine Reported September 01, 2009 MADRID, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Spanish government is ordering enough supplies of the A/H1N1 flu vaccine to protect over 60 percent of its population, Spanish Health Minister Trinidad Jimenez said on Monday. The government had originally planned to order an amount of vaccines to protect … [Read more...]

Study underscores the need for improved prevention and treatment of torn knee ligaments among young female athletesThursday, 7-Oct-2004 One of the fastest growing team sports in America, particularly on college campuses, is women's soccer. Of the more than 17 million players participating in organized soccer nationwide, 7 million are female. While offering an … [Read more...]

Get fit: Take the plunge and tone up Reported January 14, 2009 Alex Benady finds out how to get a body like an Olympic swimmer. Bleak midwinter may not seem like the obvious time to take up regular swimming. But try to think back to last summer. It was hot. The Olympics were on. Who had the best physiques? Swimmers such as record-breaking … [Read more...]

Taking Aspirin After Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis May Improve SurvivalReported August 11, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New "compelling evidence" suggests that aspirin may have a benefit, not only for the prevention of colorectal cancer, but for its progression and spread as well. Based on the findings, "Regular use of aspirin after diagnosis of colorectal cancer is … [Read more...]

Wii-Hab: Proof it WorksReported December 17, 2009 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Video games like wii are being used to help patients with everything from Alzheimer's to coordination problems. It's fun, but does it really help? Now, for the first time, researchers say they have the answer. After surgery for a paralyzing neck injury, Benjamin Norris is learning to … [Read more...]

Antiretroviral drugs reduce HIV transmission via breast feeding Reported February 10, 2008 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- New studies show that the use of antiretroviral drugs by mother or baby for several months after delivery can significantly reduce the risk of transmitting the AIDS virus during breast-feeding. One research, presented at the Conference on … [Read more...]

Drugs, teens and pot are a dangerous mix: White House reportReported May 09, 2008 WASHINGTON - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday. A teen who has been depressed at some point in the past year is more than twice as likely to have used … [Read more...]

Spine Injury Breakthroughs: Hope for Injured NFL Athlete Reported September 17, 2007   ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Within minutes of the hit that left Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett lying on the turf with a catastrophic spine injury, doctors were pumping cold saline into him. The rapid response could be part of the reason … [Read more...]

Sweat may Harbor Hepatitis B Reported March 1, 2007 Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests people should keep their sweat to themselves. Like blood, those beads of perspiration can harbor the hepatitis B virus. These results come from a study conducted among 70 male Olympic wrestlers. While none tested positive … [Read more...]

Man coughs up rat in advert warning over fake drugs Reported January 13, 2009 A man is seen coughing up a dead rat in an advert to warn against the dangers of buying drugs over the internet.   The adverts will be screened in cinemas to highlight the risks posed by counterfeit medicines, often sold via websites, which may not work or even be … [Read more...]

The pill may cut the risk of a leaky bladder Reported September 04, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women of child-bearing age who use oral contraceptives face a lower risk of a leaky bladder than women of similar ages who do not take the pill, researchers from Sweden report. Oral contraceptives have the potential to "positively influence" bladder … [Read more...]

Wii-itis Reported October 01, 2009 ROCHESTER, Minn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's happening around TV sets in more than 10 million households across the U.S. An interactive video game is connecting grandparents with their grandchildren and providing a great workout. But is there such a thing as too much Wii?   Move over Monopoly. Many family game nights … [Read more...]

Hot new diet drug put to the Healthline testReported August 11, 2007 The new diet drug Alli is a hot seller in the valley. It has been available over the counter for several weeks now. The Healthline 3 Team's Beth Fisher digs deeper. People everywhere are talking about the results and side effects it can produce. We looked into this new drug to see if it's living up to … [Read more...]

FDA Approves New Smallpox VaccineReported September 4, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The approval of a new vaccine against smallpox was announced Saturday by the Food and Drug Administration, which says the shots could be made quickly if the virtually extinct virus reappears. The vaccine, ACAM2000, is intended to innoculate people at high risk of exposure to smallpox, a highly … [Read more...]

Spine Surgery: Timing Matters! Reported August 29, 2007 TORONTO, Canada (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) – About 300,000 Americans are in wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries. Many patients will recover at least some function in their fingers, toes, hands and limbs after injury, but new research shows there may be a way for them to recover even more. … [Read more...]

Sweating Out AsthmaReported September 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who suffer from exercise-induced asthma (EIA) may benefit from strategies to increase their production of sweat and other bodily fluids. That’s the key finding from University of Michigan investigators who measured fluid secretion rates in 56 athletes suspected of having EIA. All the subjects … [Read more...]

New hope for blood clot sufferers   Reported December 07, 2009 Results from a major trial look set to change the way thousands of patients are treated for blood clots in the UK. Experts believe dabigatran capsules could soon replace warfarin, the "rat poison" blood-thinning drug given to patients at risk from lung clots, heart attacks and strokes. … [Read more...]

Winning Athletes Get BiggerReported July 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As swimmers lined up for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, former Olympic swimmer and NBC Sports commentator Rowdy Gaines quipped that swimmers keep getting bigger, with the shortest one in the current race towering over the average spectator. What may have been seen as an off-hand remark turns out to … [Read more...]

High-Sugar, Low-Caffeine Drinks Worsen Sleepiness Reported July 21, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- That sugar rush might give you a quick burst of energy, but it may later make you more tired than you already were. A new study from the University of Loughborough, England, reveals one hour after having a high-sugar, low-caffeine drink participants had slower reactions and more … [Read more...]

Eisai Falls Most in Four Years on Drug-Filing Delay Reported February 04, 2008 Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Eisai Co. fell the most in more than four years in Tokyo trading after the Japanese drugmaker was forced to delay seeking U.S. approval for its first potential new medicine since the Aciphex stomach ulcer treatment … [Read more...]