Health department warns about Hantavirus May 27, 2009
The symptoms of the hantavirus typically occur two to three weeks after infection and early symptoms include fever, muscle and body aches, fatigue, headache, dizziness, chills, nausea and vomiting. The hantavirus worsens within a short period of time and may then include coughing and severe shortness of breath when the lungs fill with fluid. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Aircraft Medical Enters Anaesthesia Monitoring Market With Acquisition of Morpheus Medical, S.L. May 26, 2009
In addition, it suggests that patients whose anaesthesia is guided by neuromonitoring have significantly better outcomes in terms of quality of recovery and reduction in post-operative nausea and vomiting. Morpheus was founded by Erik Webber Jensen, a world renowned researcher in the area of level of consciousness assessment during general anaesthesia. (PR Newswire)
Effects of meth can be extreme May 22, 2009
Higher doses of methamphetamine can cause delirium, panic, an irregular heart beat and high blood pressure, circulatory collapse, nausea and vomiting, seizures, coma and death. The long-term effects of methamphetamine are usually marked by rapid weight loss. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Do Women Who Get Morning Sickness Really Have Smarter Kids? May 22, 2009
Flaxman has found that nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are triggered by foods that posed the greatest risk to our ancestors' fetuses, including meats (which could contain dangerous bacteria, fungi, or viruses) and strong-tasting vegetables (which often get their taste and odors from natural chemicals that are toxic in large amounts). The results of the recent Journal of Pediatrics study might provide another piece of evidence in favor of the "embryo protection" argument. (Slate)
Ginger Quells Cancer Patients' Nausea From Chemotherapy May 17, 2009
About 70 percent of cancer patients who receive chemotherapy complain of nausea and vomiting ... 3, 2008) A new study increases the understanding of the biological mechanisms responsible for the nausea and vomiting that often afflict patients undergoing chemotherapy. (Science Daily)
Ginger Eases Nausea From Chemo May 16, 2009
The majority of patients undergoing chemotherapy do have nausea and vomiting ... Ginger is a spice that has been widely used for decades to treat nausea and vomiting, Ryan stated ... Most patients report the most severe nausea and vomiting on the first day of chemo, Ryan said. (MEDLINEplus)
Ginger Eases Chemo Nausea May 16, 2009
About 70 percent of cancer patients in chemotherapy complain of nausea and vomiting. "There are effective drugs to control vomiting, but the nausea is often worse because it lingers," said lead author Julie L. Ryan, assistant professor of dermatology and radiation oncology at Rochester's James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. (Newsmax)
NADMO and MOH assures of readiness to control swine flu May 15, 2009
General News of Thursday, 14 May 2009. General News of Thursday, 14 May 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Help on chemo from the spice rack May 15, 2009
Simply adding a teaspoon of ginger to food consumed in the days before, during, and after chemotherapy can reduce the often debilitating side effects of nausea and vomiting, a large, randomized clinical trial has found ... The findings are significant, cancer specialists said, because about 70 percent of chemotherapy patients experience nausea and vomiting during treatment. (Boston Globe)
3-Drug Combo Reduces Nausea After Chemo May 13, 2009
MONDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- The addition of the drug casopitant mesylate (CM) to the conventional two-drug regimen of dexamethasone and ondansetron greatly reduces chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients undergoing highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC), a new study concludes. HEC is used to treat many types of solid tumor cancers, including colorectal and pancreatic cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Las Vegas Family Struggles with Healthcare Nightmares May 13, 2009
Nevada lands at or near the bottom of almost every national healthcare survey. While comparatively the numbers equal an underfunded system, they may not add up until someone you love is among the statistics. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Dairy resumes distribution in area May 12, 2009
The bacteria causes such symptoms as diarrhea, fever, severe cramping, nausea and vomiting in humans, but is only rarely fatal. Eight of the people infected last month reportedly drank raw milk from Kinikin Dairy. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
When to Take a Child to the Doctor May 12, 2009
Parents must get medical help for a child with an extreme body temperature, severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite and breathing difficulties. Many childhood illnesses can be treated with home rest and don t really require medication, eliminating the need to take the child to the doctor. (Suite101.com)
Chemical plumes continue to grow May 10, 2009
In comparison, the amount of arsenic present under the city would cause nausea and vomiting if a person were to drink it. After a few weeks, that amount of arsenic could destroy a person s digestive tract and cause organ failure, according to scientists with the ATSDR.. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Pot endorsed by many May 9, 2009
Completely sane oncologists regularly recommend marijuana to fight the nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy because cannabis works better than any standard medicine. It is worth noting that a conviction record injures a kid s future far more than many years of pot smoking. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Swine flu confirmed in Oklahoma May 8, 2009
McElvany said the symptoms of H1N1 influenza are similar to seasonal influenza and include fever greater than 100 degrees, body aches, coughing, sore throat, respiratory congestion, and in some cases, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Physicians with patients who have these symptoms and have traveled to Mexico or other affected areas should send nasal and throat specimens to the OSDH Public Health Laboratory for analysis. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
5 Drugs Kids Steal Most Often From Parents May 8, 2009
Dr. Jennifer Ashton: Medicine Cabinet Is Significant Source Of Prescription Drugs Teens Taking. NEW YORK, May 7, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Treatment for extreme nausea, vomiting during pregnancy May 7, 2009
Montreal, May 6, 2009 Nausea and vomiting are telltale indicators of pregnancy, affecting more than 80 percent of future mothers ... "In 2002, we had to quickly change the medication protocol to treat hyperemisis gravidarum (HG), or severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, due to a FDA and Health Canada warnings," says senior researcher Anick Brard, a professor at the Universit de Montral's Faculty of Pharmacy and director of the Research Unit on Medications and Pregnancy of the... (EurekAlert!)
Swine Flu's Mildness Is Called `Encouraging' by U.S. Disease Chief Besser May 4, 2009
The three main seasonal flu strains -- H3N2, H1N1 and type- B -- cause 250,000 to 500,000 deaths a year globally, according to WHO. The new flus symptoms are similar, including fever and coughing, nausea and vomiting, according to the U.S. disease control centers, which is based in Atlanta. Authorities advised hand-washing, hygiene and staying home if sick as the most effective ways to control the outbreak. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Food Safety and Your Health May 3, 2009
Food safety is about good hygiene practices, elimination of potential contaminants in our food, proper handling, preparation, and storage of the foods we eat and drink. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta,"Estimates that every year about people in the United States become ill from pathogens, or disease-causing substances, in food. Of these people, about 5,000 die.". (Suite101.com)
Ranbaxy Voluntarily Recalls Nitrofurantoin Capsules in the U.S. May 2, 2009
However, there is a remote possibility that the non-conforming product may increase the incidence of local non-serious gastrointestinal adverse events such as nausea and vomiting. All patients presently consuming and/or prescribed this formulation should consult their physicians for alternate and appropriate medication/treatment options. (PR Newswire)
How swine flu is spread, how to protect yourself May 1, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Flu Confirmation Prompts Public Health Emergency May 1, 2009
The symptoms of the N1H1 virus include: high fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. If one notices symptoms, Pour advised staying home from work for seven days or until one is symptom-free for 24 hours. (7 KETV Omaha)
Swine Flu: To Panic Or Not -- That Is The Question May 1, 2009
However, there seems to be an increase in nausea and vomiting amongst those infected with swine flu. Again, these symptoms can be associated with regular strains of the flu as well. (Science Daily)
Southlake takes precautions Apr 30, 2009
However, there seems to be an increase in nausea and vomiting amongst those infected with swine flu, he said. Again, these symptoms can be associated with regular strains of the flu as well. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Swine flu has not reached Georgia, but local officials urge caution Apr 30, 2009
Flu symptoms may include: cough, runny nose, body aches, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea. More about swine flu can be found online at the following Web sites: www. (Calhoun Times, GA)
SU to watch for swine flu symptoms Apr 29, 2009
Jacobs said symptoms tend to be typical of seasonal influenza, which include fever, sore throat, headache, body aches and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. He said as of now it's hard to evaluate the severity of the problem. (Daily Orange, NY)
Milk in the raw Apr 19, 2009
The CDPHE ordered the dairy on April 7 to halt raw-milk distribution, after at least 11 people became ill with campylobacter, a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever, severe cramping, nausea and vomiting in humans. The bacteria occurs naturally in cattle and can be spread through their fecal matter. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
War images can create anxiety in young children Apr 18, 2009
Symptoms resemble extreme nervousness and include headaches, nausea and vomiting. It also affects behavior. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Homeopathic Medicines: Can They Help Relieve Side-Effects Of Cancer Therapy? Apr 17, 2009
16, 2009) Drugs and radiotherapy given for cancer can cause unpleasant side effects such as nausea and vomiting, mouth sores, dermatitis, and menopausal symptoms. Around a third of patients with cancer use complementary therapies, including homeopathic medicines, to try to reduce these side effects. (Science Daily)
Wrist Acupuncture Or Acupressure Prevents Nausea From Anesthesia, Review Finds Apr 17, 2009
16, 2009) Up to 80 percent of patients who have surgery complain of nausea and vomiting afterwards, but stimulating an acupoint in their wrists can help reduce these symptoms, finds a new evidence review ... Treatment for nausea and vomiting after surgery and anesthesia typically calls for the use of anti-nausea (antiemetic) medications ... The Pericardium (P6) point is in the wrist and its stimulation prevents nausea and vomiting, the researchers found. (Science Daily)
Rapid City Regional, Forest Service team up to tackle the plague Apr 15, 2009
Typical symptoms of the plague is a sudden onset of fever and chills, headache, muscle ache, nausea and vomiting, swollen and painful lymph modes and generally feeling sick. Immediate medical attention is crucial for those who contract the plague. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
How to Deal with Food Poisoning Apr 15, 2009
Advice for Helping to Treat Food Poisoning. Food poisoning' is a general term used to describe the feeling of sickness caused by consuming food or drink that is contaminated with bacteria or viruses. (Suite101.com)
• Amalgamated investigates illnesses at Paul plant Apr 14, 2009
Low concentrations will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and respiratory system, while moderate concentrations can cause more severe irritation, nausea and vomiting. High concentrations can cause shock, convulsions, rapid unconsciousness and death. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Tackling concussions Apr 13, 2009
Nausea and vomiting may occur. Post-concussive syndrome usually goes away on its own with time. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
DHHS warns residents about recalled sprouts Apr 11, 2009
Symptoms include fever and muscle aches and sometimes nausea and vomiting. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State clamps down on raw milk operation after bacterial infections reported Apr 9, 2009
The infection's symptoms include diarrhea, sometimes bloody, fever, abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting. It is only rarely fatal. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Wristbands ease nausea with cancer treatment Apr 9, 2009
Although chemotherapy is more closely linked with producing nausea and vomiting, radiation to the intestinal tract can also cause nausea, Roscoe said. Patients without wristbands, or group 1, served as the control group. (EurekAlert!)
Salmonella spike blamed on poor food handling Apr 9, 2009
Common symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting, with symptoms lasting four to seven days, sometimes longer. "Anyone who contracts salmonellosis should keep up their fluid intake and seek medical advice if symptoms persist," Dr McAnulty said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
State: Bacterial illness linked to dairy Apr 9, 2009
Mewes and the state authorities were in the process of contacting each of the 200 shareholders who use the dairy s raw milk to check whether they had symptoms consistent with campylobacter diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting. The infection is rarely fatal. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Medford's LMH pilots program proven to reduce, eliminate nausea and vomiting after surgery Apr 8, 2009
Hallmark Health has announced the tremendous success of a pilot program, which has proven to significantly reduce and even eliminate nausea and vomiting after surgery. Research has shown that experiencing nausea and vomiting after surgery is the leading fear among patients going in for surgery ... Hallmark Health clinicians recognized this dangerous trend and developed a pilot program at Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford to address nausea and vomiting after surgery. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Cancer survivor: 'I want to live my life to the fullest' Apr 7, 2009
"The side effects I experienced were nausea and vomiting from the chemo, and radiation made me tired and weak."There were many days I asked, 'Why me, Lord. I had times that I was angry at the situation, but I had become more in touch with God, and my faith was still strong. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Cellular target may prove useful in treating deadly brain tumors Apr 4, 2009
"The FDA has already approved a drug for combating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting that happens to be an NK1R inhibitor, so that might be a possibility for study in conjunction with erlotinib," Kwatra said. . (EurekAlert!)
Police looking for pit bull that attacked boy Apr 2, 2009
It runs a fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. It is just more torture and torment on the child, Camp said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Cause Of Mussel Poisoning Identified Apr 1, 2009
1, 2009) The origin of the neurotoxin azaspiracid has finally been identified after a search for more than a decade. The azaspiracid toxin group can cause severe poisoning in human consumers of mussels after being enriched in the shellfish tissues. (Science Daily)
Stomach flu closes Massachusetts college Apr 1, 2009
Students and faculty have been afflicted with severe nausea and vomiting at Babson College in Wellesley, just southwest of Boston. State Department of Health spokesman Tom Lyons says the norovirus is "miserable" but isn't life threatening. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Bang your head? Mar 29, 2009
With children, German says, watch especially for nausea and vomiting. Are they complaining of a headache. (Albany Times Union)
* Parasite sickens Thai workers after they eat raw snails Mar 27, 2009
This can result in eosinophilic meningitis, which is characterized in the early stages by severe and acute headaches, fever, nausea and vomiting, and stiffness of the neck, and can result in death or permanent brain damage. Chou said that it was once believed that eating giant African snails could cure certain illnesses and that there were frequent reports in Taiwan of infections of this type of roundworm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Haleigh's Father Fights Back Against Abuse Allegations Mar 27, 2009
Three days later, the attorney said Haleigh's grandmother took her back to the hospital because of stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Haleigh was treated and released, and Cummings' attorney said no one at the hospital made any mention of possible child abuse. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Public Health :Super strong stomach bugs Mar 21, 2009
Within an average of 12 to 48 hours after hand contact with an infected surface or eating a food carrying the virus because it was touched by an infected food handler, the victim begins to suffer from nausea and vomiting, quite often followed by a second day of diarrhea and a third day of lethargy. It usually spreads like wildfire through even the cleanest of homes. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Scientists trial device to treat chemotherapy-related nausea Mar 20, 2009
Professor Lloyd-Williams said: "Developments in anti-emetic drugs used to combat nausea and vomiting have decreased the symptoms suffered by chemotherapy patients but nausea remains a debilitating and poorly controlled symptom. "Patients rank nausea and vomiting amongst the most distressing side effects of chemotherapy. In some cases, poorly controlled symptoms can lead to patients choosing to stop potentially curative treatment. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Diabetes, Parkinson's can lead to gastroparesis Mar 16, 2009
Some stimulate muscle contractions within the stomach, some reduce bacterial overgrowth, and others reduce nausea and vomiting. Doctors and dietitians may suggest eating several small meals daily to reduce the amount of food in the stomach at any one time. (Erie Times-News, PA)
C1-Esterase Inhibitor Concentrate Rapidly Relieves Acute Swelling Attacks Across All Body Sites in Patients with Hereditary Angioedema, According to Study Mar 16, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. Additional data presented at the 2009 AAAAI Annual Meeting shows that C1-INH improves health-related quality of life measures in patients with HAE. (PR Newswire)
Rapid Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks at the Onset of Prodromal Symptoms Decreases Morbidity and Mortality Mar 16, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. WASHINGTON, March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The importance of recognizing prodromal symptoms and treating acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) at the onset of these symptoms was highlighted in a survey presented today at the 2009 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting. (PR Newswire)
Shining light on diabetes-related blindness Mar 12, 2009
This moderately invasive technique can cause nausea and vomiting and, in rare cases, severe allergic reactions. OCT may provide a more quantitative, less invasive way to diagnose the condition, says Huang. (EurekAlert!)
High Prevalence Of Child Marriage In India Fuels Fertility Risks Mar 12, 2009
26, 2008) Mothers born in India and Sri Lanka are three times more likely to suffer from extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy than ethnic Norwegians. Earlier studies reported that 90 percent of pregnant. (Science Daily)
Medical marijuana bill goes up in smoke Mar 11, 2009
Tuesday's hearing was both a glimmer of hope and a bitter pill for Jeff Elton, a Des Moines man who said cannabis is the only substance that eases a paralyzed stomach condition that causes him nausea and vomiting. "It's a glimmer of hope that something will change and that I won't actually have to move out of Iowa to get healthy," Elton said. (Sioux City Journal)
Shire Announces Launch of FOSRENOL(R) in Japan Mar 11, 2009
Patients with acute peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or bowel obstruction were not included in clinical studies with FOSRENOL. The most commonly reported Adverse Drug Reactions are gastrointestinal reactions such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea and vomiting. These are minimized by taking FOSRENOL with food and generally abate with time with continued dosing. (Canada Newswire)
Legalizing marijuana a bad idea Mar 10, 2009
Limited studies have shown that it can improve conditions related to appetite loss, nausea and vomiting and help ease pain caused by arthritis and other conditions. But other, FDA-approved drugs already are available to treat each of these ailments. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Opinion: Medical Marijuana Benefits Mar 7, 2009
In addition, because dronabinol is a pill, it is difficult for people with nausea and vomiting to swallow. Finally, like any medication thats swallowed, dronabinol takes a long time to digest and have its effects. (CBS News)
Five tips to reduce stress Mar 6, 2009
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Doctors Eye Links In Salmonella Cases Feb 28, 2009
"(There's) fever and then some nausea and vomiting and then there'll be some diarrhea and that will be frequent," Aaronson said. He said that someone has more than eight or nine bouts with diarrhea per day, they should contact a doctor. (7 KETV Omaha)
Diagnosing Strep Key to Curbing Rheumatic Heart Disease Feb 28, 2009
In children, headache, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting are also possible. The infection can occur with other upper respiratory tract infections, so an accurate throat culture is important for proper diagnosis and treatment. (MEDLINEplus)
City faces wave of parasitic infections as pools harbour bug Feb 27, 2009
The parasite, which can also cause fever, nausea and vomiting, cannot be killed by chlorine and is easily spread by swallowing contaminated water or coming into contact with someone who is infected. A cryptosporidiosis epidemic swept across Sydney in 1998 when more than 1000 cases were confirmed, but NSW Health fears the city is on the verge of another crisis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Doctor educates others about importance of defibrillators Feb 25, 2009
Symptoms include chest pain, radiating pain in left arm, between shoulder blades and/or jaw, difficulty breathing, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, and sweating. IF YOU GO. (Winona Daily News, MN)
