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    Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. FDA approves a drug to reverse anticoagulation

    Ever since the drug warfarin was discovered to be a highly effective anti-clotting agent as well as a good rat poison in the early 1950s, it has been the frontline weapon in preventing stroke among those with atrial fibrillation. But its growing use has always raised the specter of dangerously hard-to-stanch bleeding if someone taking it is wounded or bleeds internally from a fall or a car accident.
    Ever since the drug warfarin was discovered to be a highly effective anti-clotting agent as well as a good rat poison in the early 1950s, it has been the frontline weapon in preventing stroke among those with atrial fibrillation. But its growing use has...

    Tags: Pradaxa (drug), Physical Conditions, Chemical Industry, Food and Drug Administration, Pharmaceuticals

    2. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. District 112 teacher still has questions about asbestos removal

    North Shore School District 112 was fined two years ago for multiple violations regarding asbestos removal projects at several of its schools dating back to 2007, but one teacher is still seeking answers.
    North Shore School District 112 was fined two years ago for multiple violations regarding asbestos removal projects at several of its schools dating back to 2007, but one teacher is still seeking answers. Steve Bartel, a Lincoln School fifth grade...

    Tags: Health and Safety at School, Teaching and Learning, Mesothelioma, Teachers, Freedom of Information Act

    3. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. HIV vaccine trial shut down

    In another major setback for efforts to develop an HIV vaccine, federal researchers have shut down a key clinical trial after an independent panel of safety experts determined that volunteers who got an experimental vaccine appeared to be slightly more...

    Tags: Allergies, Columbia University, AIDS, Vaccines, Merck & Company Incorporated

    4. Apr 15, 2013 |Column| Baltimore Sun

  4. Doctor whose work saved millions reflects on career

    The publication of Alfred Sommer's new memoir, "10 Lessons in Public Health," comes precisely 30 years after the publication of the most important thing he's ever written: "Increased mortality in children with mild vitamin A deficiency," a report of a medical discovery that has saved an estimated 10 million children from blindness and death.
    The publication of Alfred Sommer's new memoir, "10 Lessons in Public Health," comes precisely 30 years after the publication of the most important thing he's ever written: "Increased mortality in children with mild vitamin A deficiency," a report of a...

    Tags: Family, Literature, Dietary Supplements, Arts and Culture, Vaccines

    5. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Who should own DNA? All of us

    Most court cases involving patent law are corporate battles, with one company suing another for infringing on its intellectual property rights and, therefore, profits. Big companies fighting over big money can seem painfully irrelevant, especially when so many of us are simply struggling to get by.
    Most court cases involving patent law are corporate battles, with one company suing another for infringing on its intellectual property rights and, therefore, profits. Big companies fighting over big money can seem painfully irrelevant, especially when so...

    Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Genetics, Polio, Invention and Innovation, Human Rights

    6. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Questions remain after judge lifts age limit on Plan B

    With a federal judge clearing away age restrictions on purchasing emergency contraception, many Chicago-area health care providers, teens and others are preparing for more accessibility — even if they're not exactly sure how the drug will be made available.
    With a federal judge clearing away age restrictions on purchasing emergency contraception, many Chicago-area health care providers, teens and others are preparing for more accessibility — even if they're not exactly sure how the drug will be made...

    Tags: American Academy of Pediatrics, Birth Control, Food and Drug Administration, Target, Judges

    7. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  7. Health Check Up: Assessing Your Risk For Breast & Ovarian Cancer

    Many women today are unaware of their risk for breast and ovarian cancer. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime during their lives. Almost 300,000 women each year are diagnosed with invasive and non-invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
    Many women today are unaware of their risk for breast and ovarian cancer. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime during their lives. Almost 300,000 women each year are diagnosed with invasive and non-invasive breast...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, Family, Internists, Colon Cancer, American Cancer Society

    8. May 1, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  8. Monster energy drink fights San Francisco

    Monster Beverage Corp. accused San Francisco's city attorny of violating its constitutional rights by demanding that the company change ts drinks, labels and marketing materials, in a lawsuit filed on Monday in California federal court.
    Reuters
    Monster Beverage Corp. accused San Francisco's city attorny of violating its constitutional rights by demanding that the company change ts drinks, labels and marketing materials, in a lawsuit filed on Monday in California federal court. San Francisco...

    Tags: Family, Food and Drug Administration, Consumers, Trials, New Products

    9. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Letters to the Editor - April 30

    Relay for Life seeks your help, support To the editor: In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Wash., raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern. Once...

    Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Relay for Life, American Cancer Society

    10. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Burbank Leader

  10. Cars are the stars at Kiwanis for Fun show

    Car enthusiasts shared their reasons for owning classics during Sunday's Kiwanis for Fun Car Show at Johnny Carson Park.
    Car enthusiasts shared their reasons for owning classics during Sunday's Kiwanis for Fun Car Show at Johnny Carson Park. Lori Wilcox's 1944 convertible with a rumble seat was among the 300 vehicles displayed. It's bright pink with flames painted on...

    Tags: Colon Cancer, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Abusive Behavior, Black College Reunion

    11. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  11. Antibiotic-resistant ground turkey found in 21 states-report

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    * FDA says "major public health threat" * Dangerous bacteria found on 90 percent of turkey tested By Carey Gillam KANSAS CITY, April 30 (Reuters) - Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in ground turkey on U.S. grocery shelves across a...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Consumers, Agriculture, Salmonella Infection, Staphylococcal Infection

    12. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Burbank Leader

  12. Chad's Champions ready for Relay for Life

    Members of Team Chad's Champions are gearing up for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, the 24-hour walk on May 4 and 5 at Johnny Carson Park. The walk begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and ends at 9 a.m. Sunday.
    Members of Team Chad's Champions are gearing up for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, the 24-hour walk on May 4 and 5 at Johnny Carson Park. The walk begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and ends at 9 a.m. Sunday. Team Chad's Champions was created to...

    Tags: Colon Cancer, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Butterfly Ballots, Chad

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