Corneal grafts obtained from donors dying in the hospital or with cancer may be associated with an increased risk of infection for the recipient, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Read more Corneal transplant success depends on donor’s health Health News
Livonia, MI (PRWEB) May 24, 2011 Sensible Technologies announced today that the company is making major investments in technology and talent by dedicating resources to developing hardware and software technologies and expanding its sales force. Sensible Technologies is making plans to release the newest enterprise software package that will provide the ability to oversee … Read more
Researchers have found the first evidence that perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) chemicals that are widely used in everyday items such as food packaging, pesticides, clothing, upholstery, carpets and personal care products may be associated with infertility in women. Read more Women’s fertility risk from exposure to perfluorinated chemicals Health News
The overall potential benefits of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations or frequent HPV screenings for women over the age of 41 are low, concludes a new study published online February 15 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Read more Frequent screening for women over 41 is low after HPV Vaccination Health News
As of 06:00 GMT, 17 May 2009, 39 countries have officially reported 8480 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection. Read more WHO reported 8480 swine flu cases in 39 countries Health News
Los Angeles, California (Vocus/PRWEB) March 09, 2011 On Monday, March 7, 2011 Cal e Connect, the state of California’s health information exchange entity announced four grants designed to improve health information exchange activities in communities across California. Public Health Foundation Enterprises, (PHFE), was fortunate enough to be involved in two of those grants. OCPRHIO, … Read more
A popular class of osteoporosis drugs, bisphosphonates nearly triples the risk of developing bone necrosis, a condition that can lead to disfigurement and incapacitating pain, revealed by researchers in a study. The research conducted by reasearchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Canada. Read more Osteoporosis drugs increase bone … Read more
The South Bend Chocolate Company announced a voluntary recall of certain candy products because they contain peanut butter from Peanut Corporation of America, which may be contaminated with Salmonella. Read more South Bend Chocolate recalls candys containing peanut butter Health News
A new £372 million cross-government strategy to help England’s population lead healthier lives was published by the UK Health Secretary, Alan Johnson and the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls. Read more Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives, says UK Govt Health News
Doniphan, MO (PRWEB) December 5, 2006 – People with high cholesterol or a history of heart problems, concerned over how to pay for their prescription medication now have a resource to help them: Free Medicine Foundation. Although free medicine assistance has been around for more than 50 years, most people have never heard about and … Read more