HEALTH News, Jun 25, 2011

Novo Nordisk says degludec insulin outperforms Sanofi rival
Fri,24 Jun 2011 05:00 PM PDT
Reuters - COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Studies showed Novo Nordisk's insulin degludec lowered blood sugar levels with significantly reduced rates of hypoglycaemia when compared with rival Sanofi's Lantus, the Danish firm said on Saturday. Full Story1

Amylin study shows insignificant heart rhythm link Fri,24 Jun 2011 04:29 PM PDT Reuters - SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Analysis of an earlier trial found a "clinically insignificant" link between changes in heart rhythms and use of Bydureon, a long-acting diabetes drug being developed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly and Alkermes. Full Story1

FDA rejects Pain, Pfizer anti-abuse painkiller Fri,24 Jun 2011 03:46 PM PDT Reuters - BANGALORE (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc and Pain Therapeutics Inc said U.S. health regulators declined to approve their abuse-resistant painkiller Remoxy, less than a week after a similar Pfizer drug was cleared for sale, sending Pain's stock crashing Friday. Full Story1

Abbott says blood sugar monitoring devices stolen Fri,24 Jun 2011 02:45 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories said it was working with authorities to retrieve one tractor-trailer shipment of blood glucose monitoring products that was reported stolen on June 19. Full Story1

Endo recalls two lots of pain drug Fri,24 Jun 2011 02:40 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc said it recalled two lots of its pain drug Endocet as it may contain incorrect tablets that have a higher dose of widely used analgesic, acetaminophen. Full Story1

Sanofi diabetes drug shown to work as well as Byetta Fri,24 Jun 2011 02:30 PM PDT Reuters - SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A trial of Sanofi's experimental once-daily drug for Type 2 diabetes, Lyxumia, found that it worked as well as Byetta, a similar drug sold by Amylin and Eli Lilly and Co that is injected twice a day. Full Story1

Analysis: Scientists getting closer to artificial pancreas Fri,24 Jun 2011 02:05 PM PDT Reuters - CHICAGO (Reuters) - Researchers are coming closer to developing an "artificial pancreas," a long-sought system of insulin pumps and glucose sensors that deliver insulin to diabetics, mimicking the function of a real pancreas. Full Story1

Heart risks lower in men who get enough vitamin D Fri,24 Jun 2011 12:19 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who consume the recommended amount of vitamin D are somewhat less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those who get little of the vitamin in their diets, a large U.S. study suggests. Full Story1

FDA urges caution on Amgen, J&J anemia drugs Fri,24 Jun 2011 10:37 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Health regulators urged on Friday more conservative dosing for widely used anemia drugs from Amgen Inc and Johnson & Johnson because of the risk of heart problems. Full Story1

Dutch may label some cannabis as a hard drug Fri,24 Jun 2011 10:27 AM PDT Reuters - AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands, famous for its liberal soft drugs policies, said on Friday it may label some highly concentrated forms of cannabis as a hard drug on a par with cocaine or heroin, because of the risk of addiction. Full Story1

Prenatal folic acid doesn't boost sons' fertility Fri,24 Jun 2011 10:26 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young men whose mothers took folic acid supplements while pregnant did not grow up to produce healthier sperm, a small Danish study has found. Full Story1

Kidney improvement sustained by Abbott drug: study Fri,24 Jun 2011 10:24 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Diabetics with moderate to severe chronic kidney diseaseshowed significant and sustained improvement in kidney function through 52 weeks of treatment with a novel drug being developed by Abbott Laboratories, according to data from a midstage clinical trial. Full Story1

Some small risks to antidepressants in pregnancy Fri,24 Jun 2011 08:22 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two antidepressants appear to be associated with a small risk of birth defects, according to a new analysis based on national data from Finland. Full Story1

Newport ads target black youth: Stanford study Fri,24 Jun 2011 07:54 AM PDT Reuters - SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Cigarette maker Lorillard Inc targeted California school neighborhoods with high proportions of African-American students for its Newport menthol cigarettes, Stanford University said on Friday. Full Story1

Experts warn U.S. to boost Alzheimer's funding Fri,24 Jun 2011 07:36 AM PDT Reuters - CHICAGO (Reuters) - Alzheimer's experts urged U.S. lawmakers on Thursday to increase funding for research of the debilitating disease and to push international policymakers to pay more attention to its global impact. Full Story1

For Your Health: A Toast to Good Health Denison Bulletin & Review Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:47 PM PDT While red wine is often touted for its heart-healthy benefits, more evidence is showing that when consumed in moderation, beer contains several health-promoting qualities as well, according to an article published in the Winter 2011 issue of the American Dietetic Associationâs member publication, ADA Times. Counties lose state long-term health contracts Douglas Dispatch Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:40 PM PDT Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. Poudre Valley Health System, University of ado Hospital announces partnership Greeley Tribune Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:40 PM PDT The Fort Collins-based Poudre Valley Health System and the University of ado Hospital announced today they are exploring a joint operating agreement. Where's Hugo? Chavezâ silence fuels speculation New Haven Register Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:28 PM PDT CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) â Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is one of the worldâs most talkative leaders and his prolonged silence and seclusion in Cuba following surgery there two weeks ago is fueling speculation about his health. Poudre Valley Hospital and University Hospital announce joint venture Greeley Tribune Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:26 PM PDT Fort Collins-based Poudre Valley Health System and the University of ado Hospital announced Thursday a joint venture that, when complete, would make it one of the largest not-for-profit health facilities in the state. N.J. Assembly passes bill calling on public unions to pay more forhealth care The Philadelphia Inquirer Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:20 PM PDT TRENTON - Boos and screams from union workers broke out in the Statehouse Thursday night after the New Jersey Assembly approved a bill, 46-32, to have government employees pay more for their health and pension benefits. Health Department: Montauk Man Died After Breathing In Fumes From Mice Droppings CBS New York Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:19 PM PDT Hantavirus is a lung infection caused by a microbe sometimes found in urine, droppings or saliva of infected rodents. Humans can become infected by inhaling the microscopic particles. Fresh & Easy Opens First San Francisco Store The Gourmet Retailer Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:14 PM PDT San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee today joined U.S. Health and Human Services Regional Director Herb Schultz, executives from Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market and dozens of neighborhood leaders to open the grocerâs first store in San Francisco on June 22. The store is located in the Outer Richmond District at 32nd Avenue & Clement Street. Health overhaul glitch provides Medicaid for the middle class Temple Daily Telegram Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:10 PM PDT WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's health care law would let several million middle-class people get nearly free insurance meant for the poor, a twist government number crunchers said they discovered only after the complex bill was signed. Methodist Hospice Residence part health care facility, part home Memphis Commercial Appeal Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:00 PM PDT Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare's residential hospice will, indeed, be astate-of-the-art health care facility when it opens in July, but its leaders also call it "a sacred place."

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