Intense care for premature babies risky Oct 30, 2008
One showed that light treatment for jaundice may overwhelm the smallest infants while another questions the practice of giving insulin to premature newborns ... Higgins said because jaundice "is one of the many medical problems they're facing, you need to look at these babies on an individual basis" to decide what treatment would be best. (MSNBC -- Health)
Toxic Bile Damages The Liver Oct 28, 2008
Women who carry the mutated ABCB4 gene but are not themselves affected have a clearly increased risk of suffering from pronounced jaundice during pregnancy. Genetic counseling and close supervision during pregnancy should be considered. (Science Daily)
County seeks workplace health enforcement Oct 28, 2008
The symptoms that food establishments are required to become familiar with include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, sore throat with fever and a lesion containing pus such as a boil. "We have posted something in back that lets all employees know what the new policy is," said Robert Murphy, manager of a Fazoli's in Muncie. (Munster Times, IN)
114 hep C cases linked to 2 Las Vegas clinics Oct 24, 2008
Hepatitis C can cause swelling of the liver, stomach pain, fatigue and jaundice. Even when no symptoms occur, the virus can slowly damage the liver. (MSNBC -- Health)
Facts About Viral Hepatitis Oct 24, 2008
They are followed by jaundice (a yellowing of the eyes and skin) and often dark urine with pale stools and a mild fever. The jaundice can last for up to six weeks during which the patient generally begins to feel better ... Some patients also have painful joints and those with severe jaundice often complain of intense itching of the skin. (Suite101.com)
Toronto restaurant worker positive for Hep A Oct 24, 2008
Symptoms can appear up to eight weeks after exposure to hepatitis A, including fever, loss of appetite and jaundice. There is a vaccine for the virus, but it is only effective for 14 days after contact. (Toronto Star)
Herbal Remedy Blamed for Infant's Death Oct 21, 2008
The latest death, of a 9-day-old baby, came after the infant received an injection of Yinzhihuang, a drug used to treat liver diseases and jaundice, the Xinhua News Agency said. The drug contains extracts of herbs including gardenia and honeysuckle. (Fox News)
Mothers Launch National Petition for Preemies Oct 17, 2008
"This is a problem because babies born even a few weeks early are at greater risk of serious problems such as respiratory distress, delayed brain development, sudden infant death, jaundice, re-hospitalization and feeding problems." "Neonatologists and general pediatricians are very good at taking care of premature infants once they are safely delivered, but what we all want is to prevent prematurity from occurring in the first place," said Renee R. Jenkins, MD, FAAP, president of the American... (PR Newswire)
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Gets FDA Warning Oct 17, 2008
Dizziness upon standing, weakness, or jaundice (possible ). Bruising, , pinpoint-sized red or purple dots under the skin (possible symptoms of thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count). (WebMD)
Your Mirror Provides an Instant Health Checkup Oct 15, 2008
Changes in skin color, especially to yellow, can be a sign of jaundice and liver problems. A color change to orange can be a sign of too much beta-carotene consumed in yellow and red vegetables and fruit. (Newsmax)
Homeopathy key to ovarian cysts? Oct 12, 2008
There is excruciating pain when gallstones move and get lodged in ducts causing inflammation, fever and jaundice. A diet high in fats and low in fibre causes it. (India Times, India)
Indian Doctors Perform Liver Transplant on 7-Month-Old Child Oct 10, 2008
Sivojit, who is based in Kolkata, came to New Delhi two months ago with severe jaundice after a surgery to connect the liver and intestine failed in a Kolkata hospital. His mother Munmun Paul told reporters they were referred to Delhi by the Kolkata doctors. (News Locale)
Levels Of Key Hormone During First Trimester Of Pregnancy Could Lead To Earlier Diagnosis Of Gestational Diabetes Oct 10, 2008
Researcher Dr Kristine Lain said: Gestational diabetes, if untreated, leads to increased risk of neonatal complications such as excess growth, jaundice, and respiratory problems. In addition, GDM places women at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. (Science Daily)
Essay: The tryanny of diagnosis Sep 20, 2008
It is a common cause of liver-related illness and death in the United States, and symptoms can range from jaundice, bleeding and confusion to life-threatening hemorrhage, coma and death. File photo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Olin Stephens II, 100, renowned yacht designer Sep 19, 2008
In 1926, Mr. Stephens enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study naval architecture, but within a year he became ill with jaundice and withdrew. His interest in yacht design stayed strong enough, however, that a year later, while working as an apprentice at the Henry Nevins boatyard at City Island in the Bronx, Mr. Stephens designed his own version of a 6-meter yacht. (Boston Globe)
The Tyranny of Diagnosis Sep 19, 2008
It is a common cause of liver-related illness and death in the United States, and symptoms can range from jaundice, bleeding and confusion to life-threatening hemorrhage, coma and death. The cause of the disease, as the name implies (from the Greek krypt, or hidden, and genesis, or origin), has long been unknown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Religious mother let 'emaciated' son die Sep 15, 2008
At birth, he had respiratory problems, jaundice and "abnormal jittery movements", according to court documents. After an investigation into the child's death, the parents were called in for police questioning in March 2006. (NEWS.com.au)
Woman dies after being scratched by rat Sep 15, 2008
Weil's disease, which affects around 10 per cent of lepto-spirosis victims, causes jaundice and liver damage, and can be fatal ... She began feeling unwell and later became jaundiced and could not move. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Woman dies from Weil's disease after rat scratch in garden Sep 14, 2008
Woman dies from Weil's disease after rat scratch in garden - Scotsman. It has come as such a shock and seems like such a shame that trying to rescue an animal should have such dire consequences. (Scotsman)
Gardens for Disabled Take Root in Niger Desert Sep 10, 2008
People come from dozens of kilometres away looking for leafy vegetables to make sauces and cures for ulcers and jaundice. "It was like I was not really here before, but now they see me.". (allAfrica.com)
* Gut feelings Sep 9, 2008
Tests are indicated if a patients symptoms began after age 50, if there is a family history of inflammatory bowel disease or cancer, or if the patient has blood in the stool, fever, jaundice, a weight loss of more than 10 percent, anemia, symptoms that occur during the night, extreme abdominal tenderness, enlargement of an abdominal organ or profuse diarrhea. In the journal article, Neil T. Moynihan and his co-authors emphasized that in the absence of the above red flags, extensive... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bardhan undergoes surgery Sep 7, 2008
The 82-year-old Communist leader was brought to AIIMS on September 1 with high fever, jaundice and hypertension from Bihar. He had fell ill on his way to flood-hit areas in Begusarai of the state. (Howrah News Service)
State investigating hepatitis outbreak Sep 4, 2008
Symptoms of acute infection can include fever, nausea, tiredness, abdominal pain and jaundice, or yellowing, of the skin or eyes. Hepatitis C can be treated, although treatment success depends on the strain of the virus. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Why Should You Breastfeed? Sep 3, 2008
Hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) in the infant. Premature birth (mothers may have to pump breast milk until the infant is able to feed well, but a transition to breastfeeding is usually possible). (Suite101.com)
Cellvizio Imaging System Improves Bile Duct Cancer Detection According to a New Study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology Sep 3, 2008
Symptoms include jaundice, weight loss and generalized itching. This disease is diagnosed through a combination of blood tests, imaging, endoscopy and sometimes surgical exploration. (Primezone Releases)
TRANSCEND(TM) Trial Results Presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress and Published in The Lancet Sep 1, 2008
There is a risk of fetal or neonatal jaundice, thrombocytopenia, and possibly other adverse reactions that have occurred in adults. MICARDIS is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any of their components. (PR Newswire)
Medicine: An achiever dies Aug 31, 2008
Seven decades ago, while still a medical resident, Butt discovered that vitamin K stopped bleeding in patients with jaundice. Many lives were saved, including that of Mayo Clinic founder William Mayo - who, a news release says, had become jaundiced after undergoing cancer surgery. (Florida Times-Union)
Mysterious disease kills over 120 in north India Aug 28, 2008
Symptoms of the mystery disease are similar to that of malaria and jaundice, sources said. The unofficial count of the deaths due to the mysterious disease in six districts of Kanpur division is 160. (Xinhuanet, China)
What makes pancreatic cancer so deadly? Aug 26, 2008
Weight loss, abdominal , jaundice [a yellowing of the skin due to toxic buildup in the liver] those are the most common symptoms ... For instance, if the cancer is in the head of the pancreas, which is close to the common bile duct, and it grows and it causes obstruction of the common bile duct, a patient can get jaundiced ... They would not present with jaundice, so we would not have a clue that there was necessarily anything wrong with them. (Scientific American)
Biliary Tract Obstruction Aug 24, 2008
The evaluation of biliary obstruction often occurs when a patient presents with jaundice. In general, a physician orders lab tests to check levels of bilirubin and liver enzymes in the blood and establish that biliary obstruction might be occurring. (Suite101.com)
Hugh R. Butt, 98, Doctor Whose Studies Helped With Blood Problems, Dies Aug 24, 2008
Dr. Hugh R. Butt, whose bravura studies of coagulation showed that Vitamin K could be highly effective in halting internal bleeding and that it could be used to reduce deaths markedly among patients with jaundice, died on Aug. 16 in Rochester, Minn ... Dr. Butt theorized that jaundiced patients, who are prone to internal hemorrhages, might also have a problem absorbing the vitamin, a condition that could be corrected ... After extracting Vitamin K from fish meal fertilizer and a series of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Three Lakes under water advisory Aug 23, 2008
Typical symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea or jaundice with headaches or fatigue. . (Forest Republican, WI)
NFL Hall Of Famer Dies Aug 22, 2008
Pancreatic cancer typically has no symptoms, except for end-stage jaundice, explained , cancer specialist at the UCSD Moore's Cancer Center in La Jolla. All of a sudden a person will turn yellow or jaundice not necessarily have any pain or symptoms before it," Reid said.Reid said pancreatic cancer spreads painlessly but very aggressively-- with an average survival rate of less than six months.By the time it's usually diagnosed, it's often spread to the liver, the abdomen and the lungs," said... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
One bad trip: Family rescued twice by EMS during Galveston vacation Aug 22, 2008
Baby Daniel was born prematurely and with jaundice, so the family was stuck in a Galveston hotel while waiting for him to be released from the hospital. They tried to enjoy some tourist attractions, but that didn t go so well, either. (KHOU.com, TX)
Malaria claims more lives, authorities indifferent Aug 20, 2008
The district medical authorities, however, finally acknowledged that it was malaria and not jaundice, which was responsible for the deaths. But the official death toll still remains 12. (Sahara Samay)
Overdosing OTC DrugsGrowing Problem Aug 18, 2008
Symptoms of chronic overdosing include frequent vomiting, severe abdominal pain and even jaundice. If you think this might be happening to you, call a doctor. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Website on pancreatic cancer Aug 18, 2008
The symptoms stomach pain, loss of appetite, jaundice may not even manifest themselves till the disease has advanced. But once it happens, it's almost fatal. (India Times, India)
Cte d'Ivoire: Yellow Fever Epidemic Feared as Vaccinations Start Aug 13, 2008
After experiencing fevers, sore muscles, and nausea, an infected person may relapse into jaundice, bleeding from the eyes, nose and mouth. Resulting kidney failure can lead to death. (allAfrica.com)
FOXSexpert: The Health Benefits of Masturbation Aug 12, 2008
Likewise, in losing vaginal fluid, a female who took matters into her own hands was supposedly at risk for hysteria, jaundice, epileptic fits, and other negative health conditions. Of equal concern, self-pleasuring was thought to send her down the road to sodomy as well. (Fox News)
Jailed MV Benjamin crew member passes away Aug 12, 2008
Sources say Arhin until his conviction had been suffering from jaundice. Arhin could not appear in court on the day judgment was pronounced. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mystery fever claims two more kids in Kanpur village Aug 12, 2008
The symptoms are clearly of viral fever and jaundice and on Sunday we examined about 100 patients in Muktapur and also distributed medicines. A majority of the sick people are children, chief medical officer Satya Singh told IANS by telephone. (Fresh News)
Cte d'Ivoire: Citizens Vaccinated Against Yellow Fever Aug 9, 2008
Yellow fever, which is spread by mosquitoes, derives its name from the jaundice that affects some sufferers, who tend to experience fever, muscle pain, headaches, loss of appetite, vomiting and/or nausea. While most patients recover, the disease can be deadly and the number of infected people has risen in recent years, despite the availability of an effective vaccine. (allAfrica.com)
Protein protects liver against excess bile Aug 5, 2008
The condition causes jaundice and cirrhosis of the liver. Senior author Klaus Kaestner, professor of genetics, named the family of FOX genes and previous work in his lab showed that FOXA2 was important for glucose metabolism in the liver. (Sify.com, India)
Once-Daily Combo Works for New HIV Patients Aug 5, 2008
None of the L/R patients developed jaundice, which occurred in 4 percent of A/R patients. "In treatment-naive patients, atazanavir/ritonavir once-daily demonstrated similar antiviral efficacy to lopinavir/ritonavir twice daily, with less gastrointestinal toxicity but with a higher rate of hyperbilirubinaemia...the results of this study support the use of once-daily atazanavir/ritonavir as a recommended first-line treatment option, with a number of patient benefits over the currently recommended... (MEDLINEplus)
LegalView Offers Mesothelioma Blog Readers Details of Disconcerting Request to Decrease Asbestos Regulations from Industry Aug 2, 2008
Additional may also be considered dangerous and those who report signs of yellowing skin or jaundice should consult a doctor immediately. The Avandia portal is continually being updated to provide the public with extensive research, scientific findings and experienced attorney links. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
LegalView Brain Injury Site Reports Department of Veteran Affairs Request for Research on TBI and Soldiers Aug 2, 2008
The prescription drug Ketek was allegedly linked to liver damage and to an increased risk of jaundice. In April 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of approximately 134 patients with liver damage as well as 18 deaths related to the consumption of Ketek. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Penn researchers find a new role for a 'Foxy Old Gene' Aug 2, 2008
The condition causes jaundice and cirrhosis of the liver. Senior author Klaus Kaestner, PhD, Professor of Genetics, named the family of FOX genes and previous work in his lab showed that FOXA2 was important for glucose metabolism in the liver. (EurekAlert!)
Natus sales and profit grow in Q2 Aug 1, 2008
It makes light-emitting devices to treat newborn jaundice, and it also sells scales for weighing babies and other disposable medical products. Hearing tests still supply most of the company's revenue -- 53 percent in 2007, down from 61 percent in 2006 and 77 percent in 2005. (San Francisco Business Journal)
Avoid food poisoning Jul 31, 2008
You have jaundice (eyes or skin turns yellow). You have recently been travelling. (iAfrica.com)
Panel considers health 'standards and sanctions' Jul 30, 2008
Hepatitis C results in the swelling of the liver and can cause stomach pain, fatigue and jaundice. It may eventually result in liver failure. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Green Thoughts: Herb gardening 101 Jul 30, 2008
The pesky lawn plantain (Plantago major) soothed nettle stings and wounds, while shrubby barberry (Berberis vulgaris) cured jaundice. Would I remain socially acceptable by trading my "Old Spice" for a mixture of lavender, peppermint, tarragon and anise. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Diagnosis a Death Sentence Jul 26, 2008
However, some symptoms include yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice), pain in the upper/middle abdomen and back and unexplained weight loss and fatigue. Sudden onset of diabetes may also be a symptom. (Fox News)
Doctors Say Baby Has Liver of 35-Year-Old Alcoholic Jul 22, 2008
The condition has caused Hiilei s skin and the whites of her eyes to turn yellow from jaundice. "She's really cute and we thought she had a nice tan," Hiilei's grandmother, Robyn Hashimoto told KGMB9. (Fox News)
UP: Unusual rise in jaundice cases Jul 20, 2008
Unusual rise in jaundice cases this season-Lucknow-Cities-The Times of India ... Unusual rise in jaundice cases this season20 Jul 2008, 0552 hrs IST, Pankaj Shah & Shailvee Sharda,TNN ... The change is more perceptible in the case of viral hepatitis (jaundice) which spreads through infected water and food. (India Times, India)
Placenta Removal: A Safer Method After Caesareans Jul 19, 2008
19, 2008) Waiting just a few minutes to clamp the umbilical cord after a baby is born could boost iron stores in the newborn's blood, but delayed cord clamping comes with an increased risk of jaundice. (July 15, 2008) Women often undergo early Caesareans or induced labor following detection of decreased amniotic fluid volume, because this is seen as a sign of fetal distress. (Science Daily)
Burlington restaurant worker diagnosed with Hepatitis A Jul 17, 2008
Therefore, all patrons need to see their health care provider right away if they develop symptoms of Hepatitis A. Symptoms may include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dark urine and jaundice (the yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes). Immediate diagnosis of Hepatitis A allows family and friends to be given the vaccine or immune globulin quickly to reduce their risk of disease. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Hepatitus A linked to Burlington business Jul 17, 2008
Officials are telling them to be aware and seek treatment if they experience symptoms of the disease, which include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dark urine and jaundice. The Des Moines County Health Department is holding vaccine clinics later this week. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Nurses' Notes - Hepatitis C virus can damage liver and more Jul 14, 2008
The symptoms of HCV may include jaundice, fatigue, dark urine, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and nausea. Unfortunately, 80 percent of the time an infected person experiences no symptoms at all and liver damage occurs. (Missoulian, MT)
Spreading HIV awareness the folk way in J&K Jul 14, 2008
We have already initiated this process of fourfold awareness programme in Gojri, the language of nomad Gujjars through oral traditions and folk-poetry, poster making and folk-theatre having indigenous settings all over the tribal areas of the state," said Dr Rahi adding their innovative approach to address to these vulnerable diseases including HIV-AIDS includes use of folk artists, story tellers, folk-painters and theatre performers. We hope that the awareness through folk medium will prove... (The Statesman)
Judgments -vs- Acting On Moral Judgments Jul 13, 2008
Joanne wrote on Jul 10, 2008 10:48 AM:" To: John of speaking the truth! I am a Catholic who stands on my Roman Catholic beliefs. My point was God's word is clear that one man and one woman shall leave their parents and become joined together as ONE. Not one man and one man, or one woman and one woman. My daughter took the path of gay living and returned to her senses. Gay is a social pleasure! A child/person is born with Autism or Muscular Dystrophy or Jaundice or Moles, etc., but no one is born... (New Iberia, LA)
Prostate cancer sneaks up on victims Jun 30, 2008
Pain in the abdomen and/or jaundice, and chest pains or coughing can reflect the cancer s spread to the liver or lungs respectively. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
'Mild' malaria strain turns deadly Jun 30, 2008
Dr A P Dash, director of ICMR's Malaria Research Centre, told TOI: "The clinical profile of vivax is gradually changing. Vivax has been found causing complications like jaundice, kidney failure and cerebral malaria. It is no more an innocent parasite. At present, 50% of the malaria cases in India are due to vivax.". This has now made Indian and American scientists jointly start a five-year-long study to better understand vivax, complications that can result in people infected with both vivax and... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Bobcat Fever Afflicting Domestic C Jun 21, 2008
Jaundice (yellow discoloration of gums and skin). Pale tissue around the gums, nose and eyes. (Suite101.com)
The Rise of John F. Kennedy Jun 19, 2008
The next year (1935), after finally graduating from the Choate School (being voted "Most Likely to Become President"), as he was attending the London School of Economics, Kennedy was hospitalized yet again, this time for a bout with jaundice. Returning to America and enrolling in Princeton University later that year, Kennedy was hospitalized yet again in fear that he had Leukemia. (Suite101.com)
Clear As Mudd Jun 17, 2008
Others grow around the bile duct, which blocks the flow of bile and leads to a yellowing of the skin known as jaundice. By the time a pancreatic cancer causes these signs or symptoms, it has usually reached an advanced stage. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
