http://bayviewrx.web4.hubspot.com RSS feed for HEALTH NEWS YOU CAN USE! 60 http://archneur.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/67/7/808 http://archneur.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/67/7/808 2010-07-13T13:44:32.5070000Z The results are consistent with the suggestion that high vitamin D status provides protection against Parkinson disease Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:44:32 GMT http://www.therapeuticsdaily.com/news/article.cfm?contentValue=714094&contentType=newsarchive&channelID=28 http://www.therapeuticsdaily.com/news/article.cfm?contentValue=714094&contentType=newsarchive&channelID=28 2010-06-30T12:01:37.2200000Z The investigational triple combination therapy (40/10/25 mg) enabled more patients with hypertension and diabetes to achieve blood pressure goal of <130/80 mm Hg at week 12 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:01:37 GMT http://www.inpharm.com/news/fda-make-safety-reviews-public http://www.inpharm.com/news/fda-make-safety-reviews-public 2010-06-29T20:05:50.6430000Z Summaries of FDA safety analyses on recently approved products will now be periodically prepared and posted on its website, along with a brief discussion of any related safety measures. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:05:50 GMT http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/04/AR2010060403034.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/04/AR2010060403034.html 2010-06-07T12:18:19.2770000Z Two reports accuse the agency of exaggerating the threat posed by the virus and failing to disclose possible influence by the pharmaceutical industry on its recommendations for how countries should respond. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:18:19 GMT http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/340/may19_4/c2181 http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/340/may19_4/c2181 2010-05-21T14:08:12.6600000Z Long term treatment with metformin increases the risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency, which results in raised homocysteine concentrations. Fri, 21 May 2010 09:08:12 GMT http://pharmalive.com/news/index.cfm?articleID=703395&categoryid=9&newsletter=1 http://pharmalive.com/news/index.cfm?articleID=703395&categoryid=9&newsletter=1 2010-05-11T19:10:14.1830000Z Proton pump inhibitors, medications that suppress acid in the stomach, appear to be associated with fractures in postmenopausal women and bacterial infections in many patients, and higher doses do not appear any more beneficial for treating bleeding ulcers. Tue, 11 May 2010 14:10:14 GMT http://www.therapeuticsdaily.com/news/article.cfm?contentValue=701546&contentType=newsarchive&channelID=26 http://www.therapeuticsdaily.com/news/article.cfm?contentValue=701546&contentType=newsarchive&channelID=26 2010-05-05T18:25:02.8500000Z The use of statins - drugs commonly prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels - may play an important role in decreasing complications among patients undergoing total hip replacement (THR). Wed, 05 May 2010 13:25:02 GMT http://www.projo.com/news/content/BLUECROSS_2009_LOSS_04-23-10_E2I7CVM_v11.3b38f20.html http://www.projo.com/news/content/BLUECROSS_2009_LOSS_04-23-10_E2I7CVM_v11.3b38f20.html 2010-04-23T17:59:28.5700000Z Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island will ask for double-digit rate increases in May, and institute a cost-cutting plan that could include job cuts, in response to a $100-million loss in 2009. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:59:28 GMT http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Doctor-groups-set-new-policy-apf-605687019.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=7&asset=&ccode= http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Doctor-groups-set-new-policy-apf-605687019.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=7&asset=&ccode= 2010-04-21T15:14:59.0800000Z No more letting industry help pay for developing medical guidelines. Restrictions on consulting deals. And no more pens with drug company names or other swag at conferences. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:14:59 GMT http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100414/ap_on_he_me/us_med_dr_nurse;_ylt=AhyiUggT_JCH86EuxCjv.H3VJRIF;_ylu=X3oDMTJnaXFmczhxBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNDE0L3VzX21lZF9kcl9udXJzZQRjcG9zAzIEcG9zAzQEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDZG9jdG9yc2hvcnRh http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100414/ap_on_he_me/us_med_dr_nurse;_ylt=AhyiUggT_JCH86EuxCjv.H3VJRIF;_ylu=X3oDMTJnaXFmczhxBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNDE0L3VzX21lZF9kcl9udXJzZQRjcG9zAzIEcG9zAzQEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDZG9jdG9yc2hvcnRh 2010-04-15T12:18:29.1200000Z A nurse may soon be your doctor. With a looming shortage of primary care doctors, 28 states are considering expanding the authority of nurse practitioners. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:18:29 GMT http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304198004575171782805022028.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304198004575171782805022028.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular 2010-04-09T19:14:47.4170000Z This week it became impossible in Massachusetts for small businesses and individuals to buy health-care coverage after Governor Deval Patrick imposed price controls on premiums. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:14:47 GMT http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9EUAVBG1.htm http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9EUAVBG1.htm 2010-04-08T12:37:17.2470000Z Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. said Wednesday it received Food and Drug Administration approval to start selling generic versions of Merck and Co.'s blockbuster blood pressure drugs Cozaar and Hyzaar. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:37:17 GMT http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100405/ap_on_he_me/us_med_retraining_doctors http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100405/ap_on_he_me/us_med_retraining_doctors 2010-04-07T15:04:04.5330000Z The next time you're at the doctor's office, take a peek at those certificates hanging on the wall. Like gallons of milk, some of them are expiring. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:04:04 GMT http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018032947 http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018032947 2010-03-08T16:55:52.8400000Z Researchers in the Netherlands said in a recent report that vitamin D is essential in activating the the human immune defense system Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:55:52 GMT http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20100301/low-fat--diet-tops-low-carb-in-long-run http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20100301/low-fat--diet-tops-low-carb-in-long-run 2010-03-02T16:24:58.3370000Z Study Shows People on Low-Fat Diet More Likely to Keep Weight Off Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:24:58 GMT http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6885581.html http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6885581.html 2010-02-26T20:51:46.3430000Z Breast cancer patients are increasingly having preventive surgery to remove the unaffected breast, but a new study suggests it's not beneficial for the vast majority of women who undergo it. women's health Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:51:46 GMT http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100218-713792.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100218-713792.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines 2010-02-18T20:25:02.4230000Z The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it plans to implement new "safety controls" for a class of long-acting asthma drugs. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:25:02 GMT http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/news/20100208/beer-for-better-bones http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/news/20100208/beer-for-better-bones 2010-02-08T21:57:44.7900000Z Drinking beer may be good for building more than just beer bellies. A new study suggests that drinking beer may help build better bones thanks to its high silicon content. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:57:44 GMT http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20100204/44percent-say-breakthrough-cancer-pain-uncontrolled http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20100204/44percent-say-breakthrough-cancer-pain-uncontrolled 2010-02-05T15:02:50.3200000Z Nearly half of patients suffering breakthrough cancer pain -- intense bouts of crippling pain -- say treatment does not offer adequate relief. Pain Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:02:50 GMT http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/news-expert-says-swine-flu-scare-just-a-money-making-scam-r-1263407680 http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/news-expert-says-swine-flu-scare-just-a-money-making-scam-r-1263407680 2010-01-13T19:38:55.3770000Z Calling it "one of the greatest medical scandals of the century," the head of health for the Council of Europe is calling for an investigation of the World Health Organization's declaration that swine flu was a pandemic. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:38:55 GMT http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-01-03-IRS-health-care-role_N.htm http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-01-03-IRS-health-care-role_N.htm 2010-01-04T16:04:42.6230000Z The legislation would require most Americans to have health insurance and to prove it on their federal tax returns. Those who don't would pay a penalty to the IRS Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:04:42 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8395865.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8395865.stm 2009-12-08T16:13:50.6100000Z Drinking coffee could help to cut the risk of advanced prostate cancer, a US study suggests. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:13:50 GMT http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704431804574539581994054014.html http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704431804574539581994054014.html 2009-11-18T17:57:14.0400000Z Those of us for who whom the central issue is health, have been left in a lurch by our government. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:57:14 GMT http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20091111/survey-shows-risks-of-borrowed-medicine http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20091111/survey-shows-risks-of-borrowed-medicine 2009-11-12T14:00:43.7300000Z One in four who take a borrowed prescription medicine will have a side effect, according to new research Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:43 GMT http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20091102/more-smokers-quit-with-patches-and-lozenges http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20091102/more-smokers-quit-with-patches-and-lozenges 2009-11-03T13:30:36.5930000Z Smokers who combined the patch with immediate-delivery nicotine lozenges were twice as likely to be nonsmokers six months after entering the study. men's health women's health Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:30:36 GMT