Light used to activate drugs in the body
Moldova.org Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:18 AM PDT
Spanish scientists say the new practice of using light to activate medications in the body is efficient, especially when used in treating some cancers.Researchers at the University of Santiago de Compostela said the emerging process uses biocompatible materials that are sensitive to certain physiological variables or external physicochemical stimuli.Current research, the scientists said, ... |
Nursing home suit alleges negligent care
Richmond Register Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:32 AM PDT
The estate of a former Kenwood nursing home resident filed suit March 25 in Madison Circuit Court, alleging that negligent care caused Kimberly Hamilton to suffer injuries to both body and mind and incur medical expenses before her death Dec. 22, 2007, when she was 45.The suit was filed by husband, Ricky D. Hamilton, administrator of his wife’s estate.According to the suit, Kimberly Hamilton was ... |
There's exciting news for seniors from latest diabetes research
Dayton Courier Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:22 AM PDT
If you have type 2 diabetes and you're tired of the whole routine -- frequent blood-sugar monitoring, diet planning, with its carb counting, inspecting your body from head to foot every day, remembering to pack survival kits for exercise and long and short jaunts -- after 10 years, you might be inclined to say, 'phooey.' |
Simplified Health Complaints System Launched, UK
Medical News Today Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:03 AM PDT
On 1st April 2009, the health complaints system in England will be simplified when the Health Service Ombudsman becomes the second and final point of contact for complaints. Anyone who feels that their complaint has not been handled satisfactorily by their local NHS body or practice can now complain directly to the Health Service Ombudsman. |
Exercise melts body fat
Central Chronicle Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:39 AM PDT
Bhopal Today Team Bhopal, April 1: If you want to reduce your body fat, focus on increasing the amount of exercise you get rather than decreasing your food intake. |
Tests on body found after blaze
BBC News Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:29 AM PDT
A body found in a council home in Cambridge which burnt down in a suspicious fire is taken to a hospital for post-mortem tests. |
Pathologists say lab tendering is making staff shortage worse
The New Zealand Herald Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:12 AM PDT
Uncertainty in laboratories caused by tendering such as the Labtests Auckland contract has made the pathologist shortage worse, their professional body says. Dr Debra Graves, chief executive of the Royal College of Pathologists... |
Massive chemo dose targets cancerous liver
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:16 AM PDT
Bill Darker grinned as he headed into the operating room for a dramatic experiment: A super-high dose of chemotherapy dripped directly into his cancer-ridden liver, 10 times more than patients normally can tolerate. Not to fear. Working through small puncture holes, doctors sealed off Darker's liver and washed most of the toxic medication from his blood so it didn't poison the rest of his body. ... |
Veteran armed for pageant with 5-inch spikes
Daily Inter Lake Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:43 AM PDT
She's blonde, willowy and trained to kill. But these days, Army veteran Misti Vogt, Miss Montana USA 2009, strikes fear into pageant competitors with her megawatt smile and to-die-for 5-foot, 10 3/4-inch body. |
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