Canseco apologizes, gets 12 months' probation Nov 6, 2008
Limping slightly and saying he's tired, depressed and nearly bankrupt, the former slugger pleaded guilty Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, to a misdemeanor offense of trying to bring a fertility drug across the Mexican border. He was sentenced to 12 months' unsupervised probation. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Conservative Scorecard 2008: Initiative and Referenda Nov 6, 2008
Under the proposition, embryos must have been created for fertility treatment purposes, have been otherwise discarded, and they may not be used more than fourteen days after cell division has begun. Proposition 1, permitting marijuana for medical use under a list of conditions (such as cancer and glaucoma), passed with 63% of the vote. (Human Events Online)
Stem-cell research gets boost from Michigan voters Nov 6, 2008
Thanks to Proposal 2, scientists can now use stem cells left over from fertility treatments for research purposes. Under previous law, the stem cells had to be destroyed. (USA Today -- Tech)
CML HealthCare Income Fund Reports 2008 Third Quarter Financial Results Nov 5, 2008
Laurel Radiology's two multi-modality clinics provide general medical imaging services, as well as specialized fertility imaging services. On July 20, 2008, the Fund closed the acquisition of Applemed X-Ray and Ultrasound Services ("Applemed"), a multi-modality clinic located in Niagara Falls, Ontario. (Canada Newswire)
• Canseco apologizes, gets probation for drug charge Nov 5, 2008
Canseco was sentenced Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008 in San Diego to 12 months unsupervised probation after pleading guilty in federal court to a misdemeanor offense of trying to bring a fertility drug across the border from Mexico ... Limping slightly and saying he's tired, depressed and nearly bankrupt, the former slugger pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor offense of trying to bring a fertility drug across the Mexican border. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
MLB Notebook: Yankees decline Giambi, Pavano (Today) Nov 5, 2008
Jose Canseco has pleaded guilty in federal court to a misdemeanor offense of trying to bring a fertility drug across the border from Mexico. The former baseball star was sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation by U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruben B. Brooks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Karnataka fares well in third National Family Health Survey Nov 5, 2008
BANGALORE: The third National Family Health Survey (NFHS) of the state has revealed that 70% of children aged between 6 months and 5 years are anaemic, while fertility level and HIV prevalence have declined ... The main objective of the survey has been to provide national and state estimates of fertility, family planning, infant and child mortality, reproductive and child health, nutrition of women and children, and the quality of health and family welfare services, for which around 6,008 women... (Times of India)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Nov 5, 2008
Diabetes damages a man's sperm and may reduce fertility, say UK researchers ... Defective sperm DNA is one cause of male infertility, pregnancy failure and miscarriage but the implications for sperm affected by diabetes is unknown ... Co-author Professor Sheena Lewis stressed it was not possible to say whether the DNA damage caused by diabetes would have the same effect on fertility as DNA damage caused by other factors such as smoking. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Job burn-out 'ups diabetes risk' Nov 5, 2008
Lead researcher Dr Samule Melamed said: "Emotional burn-out may pose a risk to health. "Earlier studies have found it to be associated with cardiovascular disease risk, sleep disturbances, impaired fertility and musculoskeletal pain. "Our finding suggests that the potential damage to health may be greater than suspected and it may also include a risk of diabetes.". (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
'Human-animal' embryo green light Nov 5, 2008
The only exception is to test the quality of sperm Canada - Legislation bans the creation of human-animal embryos US - Federal funds can only be used for research involving pre-existing embryos - such as those left over from fertility treatment - and there is a ban on hybrid embryos Elsewhere - Other countries do not specifically legislate on hybrid embryos ... At the moment, scientists have to rely on human eggs left over from fertility treatment, but they are in short supply and are not always... (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
Debunking infertility myths Nov 5, 2008
Infertility treatments simplified-Health-Wellness-Lifestyle-The Times of India ... Infertility treatments simplified5 Nov 2008, 0004 hrs IST, CHARU AMAR ... For many who experience long-term infertility, pregnancy remains an idealised dream. (India Times, India)
High-tech robodocs are surgeons of the future Nov 4, 2008
Some critics, including British fertility expert Robert Winston, have questioned the cost-effectiveness of robots when other treatments, such as cancer drugs, are being rationed. But proponents note prices will inevitably fall as usage and competition increase, as happened with once-costly computers. (MSNBC -- Health)
'India will rule all forms of the game' Nov 4, 2008
India will rule all forms of the game' - Cricket - Sport - smh. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Celine Dion: Respiratory infection Nov 4, 2008
Celine, who welcomed son Rene-Charles into the world in 2001 after having a series of fertility treatments, is keen to extend her family, but will not be too disappointed if the process doesn't work. She said: "We are going to give it a try after my tour. Hopefully we are pregnant again. I have a small window of hope. But we have been so blessed already. We tried six years for Rene-Charles. We have our miracle baby.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Natural contraception 'effective' Nov 4, 2008
The symptothermal method (STM) assesses fertility levels during the monthly cycle by measuring body temperature, and observing cervical secretions ... Toni Belfield, of the Family Planning Association (FPA), said: "Natural family planning when taught properly and carried out correctly is a highly effective method of family planning. "Research has always shown that combining two or more fertility indicators is more effective than relying on a single fertility indicator. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Evestra launches German subsidiary Nov 4, 2008
Evestra develops women s health products, including fertility control products as well as products that treat gynecological disorders and women s cancer. San Antonio-based Evestra was spun off earlier this year from the Organic Chemistry Department of the (SFBR). (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Fanatics' fury over executions Nov 4, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. A guard patrols outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta as security is tightened before the executions. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Father guilty after leaving daughters to freeze to death Nov 4, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. November 4, 2008 - 11:00AM. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Test developed to predict menopause Nov 4, 2008
The breakthrough by American scientists will help women prepare mentally for losing their fertility and allow those in their late 30s and 40s who are considering trying for a baby to pinpoint just how long they have left to conceive, The Observer newspaper reported on Sunday. This test seems to be reasonably predictive of menopause. (Hindustan Times)
You're Not Just Voting For President: Gay Marriage, Abortion, Al Franken Also On The Ballot Nov 4, 2008
Here are some more Election Day issues that could end up shaping national legislation for years to come. " Opponents of the measure think it's nothing more than bait, designed to draw out conservatives for the presidential election. A similar proposal is on the ballot in California. Proposition 8 would change the California Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry, if voted into law. The amended section would classify marriage as being "between a man and a woman," with no... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Bioethics committee says female egg donors should be compensated Nov 4, 2008
" That is why women who donate their surplus eggs after undergoing fertility treatment will not get any compensation. In addition to existing Health Ministry guidelines, the committee recommended that donors be given full information on the donation process and that they are free to withdraw their decision at any point before the eggs are used for research. It is recommended that independent parties seek the consent of female donors so that there will not be any conflict of interest. Professor... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Indonesians appease volcano gods Nov 3, 2008
MOUNT BROMO, Indonesia - Indonesian legend has it that six centuries ago, a princess hurled her youngest child into a fiery volcano to appease mountain gods who had granted her fertility. Today thousands of pilgrims flock to Mount Bromo on East Java each year to offer the spirits food, live animals and money and ask for prosperity and health. (MSNBC -- International)
New embryo test to screen for 6,000 diseases Nov 3, 2008
British fertility specialists have developed a powerful new way to test embryos for inherited diseases, offering hundreds of couples their first realistic chance of having healthy children ... The technique, called preimplantation genetic haplotyping, was pioneered by Ali al-Hellani, a Saudi Arabian fertility specialist in 2004, but has been developed further by Pamela Renwick at Guy's hospital genetics centre and Prof Braude, who runs a fertility centre at Kings College, London ... Stuart... (Yahoo News -- Biotechnology and Genetics)
• A crystal ball for telling the present, not the future Nov 3, 2008
Blowing into a glass bubble that holds buzzing bees sounds unusual, but according to Portuguese artist Susana Soares, doing so could help detect disease and monitor fertility cycles ... But according to Portuguese artist Susana Soares, doing so could help detect disease and monitor fertility cycles. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The test that predicts when the menopause will start Nov 3, 2008
It will also help women prepare mentally for fertility loss and the hot flushes, mood swings and loss of libido that the 'change' brings on ... Clinicians have previously measured these hormones but were not able to relate changing levels to fertility or to a menopause end point because of a lack of data. (Daily Mail)
'Road map' test can predict when the menopause will start Nov 2, 2008
A test to predict when a woman will go through the menopause has been developed by scientists who believe it will provide a 'road map' of fertility for older would-be mothers. The breakthrough will also help women prepare mentally for losing their fertility and allow those in their late 30s and 40s who are considering trying for a baby pinpoint just how long they have left to conceive ... One of the country's leading experts in fertility and women's health last night welcomed the test as a... (guardian.co.uk)
Antidepressants And Male Infertilit... Nov 1, 2008
Antidepressants And Male Infertility: What Men Should Know ... Antidepressants And Male Infertility ... Antidepressants And Male Infertility. (Suite101.com)
'Sorry for what he did' Nov 1, 2008
Sorry for what he did. Schenectady man in turmoil seeks guidance from pastors before arrest in wife's murder. (Albany Times Union)
Tonko for Congress Nov 1, 2008
Technologist CNY Fertility Center is. established company based in Clifton. (Albany Times Union)
McCain knows the American way Nov 1, 2008
Technologist CNY Fertility Center is. Provide consulting services to the e.. (Albany Times Union)
Acupuncture available in Wilmington Nov 1, 2008
Acupuncture is often effective in treating arthritis, asthma, back pain, headaches, migraines, high blood pressure, fertility problems, chronic fatigue, pregnancy induced nausea, dizziness, allergies, skin disorders, anxiety, depression, insomnia and stress. Loading commenting interface. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Donor wants to know who's got his genes Nov 1, 2008
VANCOUVER Dwight Jones estimates he sold his sperm on 300 to 400 occasions over 10 years to a Vancouver doctor who specialized in fertility treatments ... Worried about his fertility, he went to see Gerald Korn, a Vancouver physician who specialized in fertility treatments. (Globe and Mail -- National)
First U.S. Uterus Transplant Planned Oct 31, 2008
But the planned operation, which Del Priore and his colleagues could attempt later this year, is stirring objections among some transplant experts, fertility specialists and medical ethicists. They question whether the procedure has been tested sufficiently on animals and whether the benefit of being able to carry a pregnancy outweighs the risks for the woman and fetus. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Oct 31, 2008
Obese women are more likely to have chronic diseases, fertility problems, miscarriages and complications during pregnancy. But the scientists who carried out this research say this is the strongest link so far between obesity at the time of conception and some birth defects. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Quintuplets' dad says delivery was quick Oct 31, 2008
We used the same fertility treatment when we had our son. That time we had one healthy, beautiful boy, but this time, we had five," said Kelly. Phillips family Kelly and Bob Phillips with daughter Kate. Kelly met her husband Bill over a game of dominos while students at Texas A&M. "I'm feeling pretty good and I feel blessed to have babies that are healthy and well," Kelly Phillips said. "And we're anxious to bring them home. (KHOU.com, TX)
Love or hate Jon and Kate (plus 8)? Oct 31, 2008
Ok so we re supposed to buy into a nurse taking fertility pills knowing the tragic effects of these chemicals (its not normal for a 9 month old to be wearing glasses). Now were supposed to respect her as she gives it all up to God. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
How to Choose the Right Pet Health Insurance Plan Oct 30, 2008
Common exclusions include pre-existing medical conditions, cosmetic and elective procedures, fertility and pregnancy. 5. (Pekin Times, IL)
October snow Oct 30, 2008
Technologist CNY Fertility Center is. be licensed in NYS. OTR (P/T)PTA (F. (Albany Times Union)
Get this, 'getaway' voters Oct 30, 2008
Technologist CNY Fertility Center is. Physician Assistant Benedictine H.. (Albany Times Union)
British couples 'illegally choosing gender of babies' at Turkish ... Oct 30, 2008
British couples 'illegally choosing gender of babies' at Turkish fertility clinic ... British couples are going abroad to fertility clinics where they can choose the sex of their babies, it is claimed ... Allegations that a Turkish fertility clinic came to London to seek prospective parents are being officially investigated by government health chiefs in Turkey, where sex selection is illegal. (Daily Mail)
UK couples 'choose baby gender' Oct 29, 2008
Representatives from one Turkish fertility clinic, the Jinemed Center, were secretly filmed when they came to London to see prospective patients. They guaranteed if pregnancy occurred it would be of the chosen sex. (BBC News -- UK)
'I want a girl' Oct 29, 2008
Having been involved in IVF for many years he advocates implanting only one embryo in women going for fertility treatment. He said: "Putting three embryos back in a young woman is really bad practice because of the high risk of multiple pregnancy. "So even if you went abroad for treatment and had your IVF treatment you're bringing those twins back for care in this country - and besides the impact on the NHS there's significant impact on those babies. (BBC News -- UK)
Wearing red can boost attraction, say scientists Oct 29, 2008
Dr Jo Setchell, an anthropologist from Durham University, said that, as the colour of blood, red was the easiest signal for an animal to produce externally, and had become a handy method of advertising fertility. "For example, a lot of female monkeys have bright red sexual swellings, which show that they are around the time of ovulation. "There has been controversy over whether, in female humans, ovulation is advertised or not, although there is some evidence that behaviour, such as going out,... (BBC News -- Health)
LSU backup QB Hatch has leg injury Oct 29, 2008
The My Heart Will Go On singer, 40, and her husband Rene Angelil welcomed son Rene-Charles in 2001 after undergoing fertility treatments. This site is hosted and managed by. (FOX23.com, OK)
Tulsa Police Shoot Man Believed To Be Suspect In Shooting Oct 29, 2008
The My Heart Will Go On singer, 40, and her husband Rene Angelil welcomed son Rene-Charles in 2001 after undergoing fertility treatments. The generous mogul rewards his loyal workers with special cash bonuses to show how much he appreciates them. (FOX23.com, OK)
Happy Moms-to-Be Have Healthier Babies Oct 29, 2008
Women who had experienced previous problems with fertility, stressful events in their lives, or were obese were even more likely to deliver early when they were also diagnosed with depression. The Li study, funded by the California Public Health Foundation, involved a limited number of study participants who were tested for depression only once during their pregnancies. (MedHeadlines)
Talking Dirt Oct 29, 2008
In fact, the fertility of those top inches depends on an incredibly complex society of small creaturesmites, beetles, sow bugs, water bears, nematodes, millipedes, springtails, fungi, and bacteriathat we're only beginning to understand. As Leonardo da Vinci observed, "We know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot." It's only in the past couple of decades that soil ecologists have systematically applied microbiological techniques to learning more. (Slate)
Pot, stem cells and economy top 105th District seat forum Oct 29, 2008
Dean said, To be against Proposal 2 is almost to be against the fertility clinics in general. I don't see it as an ethical issue. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
New hormone data can predict menopause within a year Oct 28, 2008
---For many women, including the growing number who choose later-in-life pregnancy, predicting their biological clock's relation to the timing of their menopause and infertility is critically important ... This decline pinpoints a critical juncture in which a woman probably has so few follicles (eggs) that her fertility becomes increasingly questionable, Sowers said ... While clinicians have the ability to measure these hormones now, they haven't had the kind of information about AMH, inhibin B... (EurekAlert!)
Crim checks for IVF women? Oct 28, 2008
The Victorian legislation would mean more than 14,000 women who sought out fertility treatment each year were forced to undergo the test. News Limited newspapers reports the legislation is before the Victorian Parliament. (Streem)
Colo. couple get marijuana with order of tacos Oct 27, 2008
Technologist CNY Fertility Center is. looking for a full-time Business Man. (Albany Times Union)
Management : Keeping morale high Oct 27, 2008
During this financial meltdown, workers have had less sleep, more anxiety and shown a wide range of physical and psychological problems: ulcers, memory loss, high blood pressure, fertility complications and depression. Mangers have to counter this sentiment expressed by one study participant: It seems pointless to overcommit to work since the company does not seem to commit to its employees. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
First-born children of older parents are more likely to be autistic Oct 27, 2008
Older parents are also more likely to have undergone fertility treatment. Another theory is that older parents may be more aware of developmental abnormalities, and therefore more likely to seek treatment and have their child diagnosed with disorders such as autism. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Oct 27, 2008
Diabetes damages a man's sperm and may reduce fertility, say UK researchers ... Defective sperm DNA is one cause of male infertility, pregnancy failure and miscarriage but the implications for sperm affected by diabetes is unknown ... Co-author Professor Sheena Lewis stressed it was not possible to say whether the DNA damage caused by diabetes would have the same effect on fertility as DNA damage caused by other factors such as smoking. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Job burn-out 'ups diabetes risk' Oct 27, 2008
Lead researcher Dr Samule Melamed said: "Emotional burn-out may pose a risk to health. "Earlier studies have found it to be associated with cardiovascular disease risk, sleep disturbances, impaired fertility and musculoskeletal pain. "Our finding suggests that the potential damage to health may be greater than suspected and it may also include a risk of diabetes.". (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
'Human-animal' embryo green light Oct 27, 2008
The only exception is to test the quality of sperm Canada - Legislation bans the creation of human-animal embryos US - Federal funds can only be used for research involving pre-existing embryos - such as those left over from fertility treatment - and there is a ban on hybrid embryos Elsewhere - Other countries do not specifically legislate on hybrid embryos ... At the moment, scientists have to rely on human eggs left over from fertility treatment, but they are in short supply and are not always... (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
Economy will need more immigrants Oct 27, 2008
Fertility rates declined and populations aged in the West as countries shifted to knowledge-based economies, prompting the demand for highly skilled labour. Many countries started to restructure their immigration policies to target these workers. (Toronto Star)
Japan's burgeoning class: Working Poor Oct 27, 2008
More people are putting off marriage because of tight finances, exacerbating a declining fertility rate. Part-time workers unable to afford rent sleep in 24-hour Internet cafes to escape the streets. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Test to find gene disorders in embryos Oct 27, 2008
"The effectiveness and efficiency of the procedure is quite exciting, and the fact it's quicker means it could be helpful to couples at risk of inherited diseases - and that in itself is significant," said Dr Mark Hamilton, chairman of the British Fertility Society. Text. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Kristin Scott Thomas breaks the ice Oct 26, 2008
After her rise to fame, the actress, who has lived in France since she was 19, decided to take a year off to have a third child with her then-husband, a French fertility doctor. Her agents warned her that directors and producers would begin looking elsewhere for their leading ladies. (Boston Globe)
Mark Jackson Oct 26, 2008
Jackson's "Macbeth" is a modern-dress staging, "drawing on fashion shows and the culture of celebrity. We're not setting it in a fashion show or anything like that, but there are all these references in the play to clothing, how he's 'wearing borrowed robes.' And there's a lot about fertility, about children and lineage - the famous conundrum about the child of Lady Macbeth, the one she mentions, and whether it was Mr. Macbeth's child. When he goes after Macduff, he's so specific that he wants... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Back On Our Radar Oct 26, 2008
After 17 years together, she has separated from her husband, Franois Olivennes, a renowned French fertility doctor. The split reportedly resulted from her involvement with English actor Tobias Menzies, who is 14 years younger than her. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Letters to the editor (10/26/08) Oct 26, 2008
Mercury, when ingested, can lead to learning disabilities and physical ailments relating to vision, motor skills, blood pressure and fertility. Fish consumption advisories have been issued in 48 states because of high mercury levels. (Anchorage Daily News)
Natural contraception 'effective' Oct 26, 2008
The symptothermal method (STM) assesses fertility levels during the monthly cycle by measuring body temperature, and observing cervical secretions ... Toni Belfield, of the Family Planning Association (FPA), said: "Natural family planning when taught properly and carried out correctly is a highly effective method of family planning. "Research has always shown that combining two or more fertility indicators is more effective than relying on a single fertility indicator. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Activist wants 'trash' to leave Oct 26, 2008
"Next time you spray for roaches..think miracle ... Human fertility and reproduction is not a miracle. The miracle happens when children are raised in auspicious environments. Create a glorious environment in Harrisburg for quality children.". "Religious fanaticism coupled with George Bushes 'faith based initiative' have worked together to keep trashy dope attics, crack whores and the like dewilling in Harrisburg ... Our Koran too has much to say about the poor ... I sincerely wish that... (The Augusta Chronicle)