WHO paper: TB vaccine could kill babies with HIV Jul 1, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ore. doctor: Dead girl looked malnourished Jul 1, 2009
- A 15-month-girl whose parents belong to a congregation that shuns doctors appeared to be malnourished after her death from pneumonia, a medical examiner testified Tuesday in the manslaughter trial of her parents ... The state medical examiner said she could easily have been treated with antibiotics for her pneumonia. (MSNBC -- Crime)
New challenges in faith healing cases Jul 1, 2009
The manslaughter trial of an Oregon couple who claim they were following their religious beliefs in the 2008 pneumonia death of their 1-year-old daughter began Monday. Carl and Raylene Worthington are members of Followers of Christ Church, which has been investigated for past child deaths. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Swine flu linked to isle death Jul 1, 2009
The other person, now recovering in a hospital, had "underlying health issues (and) developed pneumonia as a complication of their H1N1 infection," according to the department announcement ... One chaperone, who was diagnosed with pneumonia, remains hospitalized, but his condition has improved, a spokeswoman for the group said yesterday ... The other person, now recovering in a hospital, had "underlying health issues (and) developed pneumonia as a complication of their H1N1 infection," according... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii death linked to H1N1 Jul 1, 2009
The Oahu resident developed pneumonia as a complication of the infection. The department said that individual is responding to treatment and recovering in the hospital. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Younger People Appear More at Risk from New Swine Flu Jul 1, 2009
Though the H1N1 flu has been mild for most people, some have developed pneumonia and respiratory distress, which can be severe and even fatal ... They found that 87 percent of the deaths and 71 percent of the cases of pneumonia were seen in people aged 5 to 59 years ... That's unlike what is seen with seasonal flu epidemics, in which, on average, 17 percent of those in that age range who are seriously ill die and 32 percent develop severe pneumonia. (MEDLINEplus)
Trial opens for Oregon couple Jul 1, 2009
Horner said the girl lost a long battle caused by a cold that led to a bacterial infection and pneumonia, accompanied by a cyst-like growth on her neck caused by her lymphatic system struggling against the infection. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots Jun 30, 2009
But it is known that typical influenza by itself is associated with a higher rate of complications -- including bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, such as pneumonia -- among those with medical conditions such as asthma. In the study, Dr. Peng-jun Lu, a senior service fellow at the center, together with Euler and others looked at data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, in place since 1984, which collects information from telephone surveys. (MEDLINEplus)
Oahu woman confirmed as Hawaii's first swine flu fatality Jun 30, 2009
The Oahu resident who has underlying health conditions developed pneumonia as a complication of their flu infection, they said ... The Oahu resident who has underlying health conditions developed pneumonia as a complication of their flu infection, they said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Manslaughter trial begins for 'faith healing' parents Jun 30, 2009
The Worthingtons' daughter, Ava, died March 2, 2008, of pneumonia that the state medical examiner ruled could have been easily cured with antibiotics. Prosecutor Greg Horner said in his opening statement that the infant lost a months-long battle with pneumonia, accompanied by a cyst on her neck that put pressure on her esophagus ... The couple also claim they were within their constitutional rights when they decided to pray for their 15-month old daughter rather than take her to a doctor to... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Mercy ranks among top hospitals for women's health Jun 30, 2009
Eighty-two percent (14,930) of the potentially preventable deaths were associated with the treatment of four diagnoses -- pneumonia, stroke, heart failure and heart attack. In the study, HealthGrades analyzed more than 2. (Sioux City Journal)
Manslaughter Trial Opens For Oregon Couple Jun 30, 2009
The Worthingtons' daughter, Ava, died March 2, 2008, of pneumonia that the state medical examiner ruled could have been easily cured with antibiotics. The couple have already lost a round of defense motions before trial in Clackamas County Circuit Court, including a claim they were targeted for prosecution because of their church. (KIRO TV, WA)
ASU scientist: Study of first wave of swine flu requires revised public health strategies Jun 30, 2009
"The data show that the vast majority of cases of severe pneumonia and deaths occurred among those ages between 5 and 59, which is atypical when compared with the age pattern supported by seasonal flu," says Chowell-Puente ... Specifically, according to the findings, 87 percent of the deaths and 71 percent of the cases of severe pneumonia occurred in persons aged 5-59, compared to an average 17 percent and 32 percent, respectively, for influenza seasons from 2006 through 2008. (EurekAlert!)
HealthGrades study: Top hospitals for women's health/maternity care have lower mortality/morbidity Jun 30, 2009
Women's Health outcomes were separated into several aspects of care: Women's Medicine (heart attack, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and stroke); Women's Cardiovascular Procedures (coronary bypass surgery, peripheral vascular bypass, coronary interventional procedures, resection/replacement of abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid surgery, and valve replacement); and Women's Bone Health (total knee and total hip replacement surgeries, spinal surgeries,... (EurekAlert!)
Boy killed in hallway of high school; student arrested Jun 30, 2009
Although he dropped out of school when his father, Rorth, was hospitalized with pneumonia a few years ago, Makhai was a main factor in his decision to quit a job at McDonald's and return to school, his family and friends said. He also seemed to be improving his life following 2004 convictions for car theft, obstructing a police officer and a drug violation, according to Juvenile Court records. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Stemming the Rise in Global Alcohol-Related Deaths Jun 29, 2009
e., a larger than expected number of people dying from a certain disease) not just for obvious alcohol-related illnesses such as liver cancer, but also tuberculosis and pneumonia, which the study's authors say may be partly a result of weak immunity caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Globally, average alcohol consumption per person is the equivalent of about 1. (Time.com)
Ken Roberts; golden voice announced soap operas Jun 29, 2009
Or advise the use of a chest rub to save you from pneumonia or worse and laugh with almost maniacal glee during the one-minute announcement. But now I don t feel like a phony, he said. (Boston Globe)
Fiji's influenza A/H1N1 confirmed cases stand at 10 Jun 29, 2009
The Ministry of Education in Fiji has also been warned that children are at high risk of complication or severe form of the disease, for example, pneumonia. All the 22 patients whose tests were taken on Friday and Saturday have been cleared. (Xinhuanet, China)
Last Hawai'i students, chaperone to be released from quarantine in South Korea Jun 28, 2009
Another chaperone who was hospitalized for pneumonia was also hospitalized and is expected to be released tomorrow. The students and chaperones are part of a high school study group visiting South Korea as part of a program organized by the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council. (Honolulu Advertiser)
CDC to Reinstate Booster Shots of HiB Vaccine Jun 27, 2009
In January, the CDC noted a rise in illnesses among children in Minnesota, where five children became gravely ill with meningitis, pneumonia and other HiB-caused diseases, and one child died. Meningitis is especially risky because it can cause swelling of tissue around the brain and spinal cord. (MEDLINEplus)
Thailand puts flu death toll at two Jun 27, 2009
The first victim, a 40-year-old woman from Bangkok, died from pneumonia and haemoptysis, Witthaya Kaewparadai, Public Health Minister, told a press conference at 11 a.m. local time to brief details on the flu death. The woman, who was sent to a private hospital on June 8 after falling ill, developed fever and dyspnea and died on June 20, Dr. Kamnuan Ung-Chusak, Director of the Office of Epidemiology under the Department of Disease Control, said along with Mr. Witthaya. (Xinhuanet, China)
Commentary: Simple HIV test can save lives Jun 27, 2009
Once there, doctors conduct tests and inform them they have both pneumonia and AIDS. They never knew they were HIV infected, and yet they had the virus for years. In fact, data released today show that nearly 40 percent of people develop AIDS within just a year of being diagnosed with HIV. Many of these people could have stayed healthier if they were diagnosed with HIV and began drug treatment much earlier. (CNN -- US)
Unique Portion Of Enzyme Fights Lung Infection Jun 27, 2009
In models of pneumonia and peritonitis, MMP-12-deficient mice were much less likely to survive the infection. Macrophages are present in very high numbers in the lungs and the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdomen. (Science Daily)
* Alcohol kills over half of Russians in their prime: study Jun 27, 2009
High mortality from tuberculosis and pneumonia may be partly a result of increased exposure to infection, weak immunity, or decreased likelihood of cure, the research found. Russias mortality rate in people aged 15 to 54 was more than five times higher for men and three times higher for women than in Western Europe, the study showed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A school’s roller coaster ride ends Jun 27, 2009
Named after a prominent Jewish attorney and community leader who died of pneumonia in 1922, the Lewenberg opened a few years later, at a time when Mattapan had a large Jewish community. In its early decades, Lewenberg students routinely earned admission to the city s premier high schools of the time. (Boston Globe)
Medical Acoustics makes respiratory device Jun 26, 2009
The company expects the device to play a role in the diagnosis and development of treatments for lung cancer, tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia. Medical Acoustics is a privately held, commercial stage company that designs and develops devices using acoustic technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic medical applications. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
CDC: Shortage of Childhood Infection Vaccine Over Jun 26, 2009
ATLANTA -- The government declared an end to a shortage of a childhood vaccine that protects against bacterial meningitis, pneumonia and other serious infections ... The vaccine protects against Haemophilus (hehm-ahf-ihl-us) influenza type B, which can cause pneumonia and other infections. (Newsmax)
Missouri boy, 3, leaves hospital after 2 years Jun 26, 2009
Irving Schulman, MD, chair emeritus of pediatrics at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a leader in the founding of Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital, died June 11 of complications of pneumonia at his home on the Stanford campus. He was 87. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Alcohol blamed for half of 90s Russian deaths Jun 26, 2009
They reported finding a strong link between heavy drinking and causes of death associated with high alcohol abuse, including alcohol poisoning, trauma, pneumonia and liver disease. The link between life expectancy and alcohol in Russia has long been the subject of study. (MSNBC -- International)
State stops tracking spread of swine flu Jun 26, 2009
For now, at least, the seasonal flu is a much greater threat to Hawai'i residents, causing hundreds of hospitalizations and, with pneumonia, an average of 240 deaths annually. "The majority of flu-positive specimens (tested by the Health Department) are still the seasonal flu. That's not the case on the Mainland," she said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New Heart Valve Repair System Tested for Safety Jun 25, 2009
While no deaths, heart attacks, stroke or emergency surgeries occurred among the 27 patients, four suffered at least one major adverse event, such as pneumonia, temporary kidney dysfunction, or accumulation of fluid around the heart. The researchers noted that the PTMA system will not be recommended for all patients due to various anatomic and disease-specific causes, and they stressed that more study is needed before the medical impact of the device can be determined. (MEDLINEplus)
LaBella: Test-day illness 'blessing in disguise' Jun 25, 2009
But that illness not pneumonia, he says, but a virus -- had a silver lining, according to LaBella. Being ill allowed him to take the exam three days later by himself, he says, free of public scrutiny and media attention. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Pneumococcal Vaccine Reduces Child Deaths In Developing Countries Jun 25, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 24, 2009) A new trial has found that pneumococcal vaccine is effective in preventing severe pneumonia, the leading cause of death among children in developing countries ... The results showed that there was a 23 percent reduction in X-ray-confirmed pneumonia among children under two years of age who received the pneumococcal vaccine ... However, the vaccine did not reduce clinically diagnosed pneumonia. (Science Daily)
Officials confirm NCs 1st swine flu death Jun 25, 2009
The hospital system said the patient was in critical condition with severe pneumonia and died Friday, hours after returning to the seek medical care. We certainly send our thoughts and prayers to the family, said Joan Wessman, chief nursing officer at Moses Cone Health. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
MDA cancels camps over H1N1 flu Jun 24, 2009
Many with the disease also have compromised respiratory systems and are vulnerable to pneumonia, he said. Among the canceled camps are ones this week and next week at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center on Lake Bloomington, said Steve Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Easter Seals of Peoria and Bloomington. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
McMahon was a one-of-a-kind second banana Jun 24, 2009
Most recently, he was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital with pneumonia. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- News)
Ed McMahon Dead At Age 86 Jun 24, 2009
Former 'Tonight Show' sidekick had been battling a 'multitude of health problems,' publicist says. "The Massachusetts native spent 30 years, from 1962 to 1992, on "The Tonight Show," where he became known for his catchphrase "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny. (VHI.com -- Music News)
American TV star Ed McMahon dies Jun 24, 2009
In March, he was treated in intensive care in hospital after suffering from pneumonia. At the time, Mr Bragman declined to comment on reports that the TV star was also suffering from bone cancer. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Late-Night Legend Dies Jun 24, 2009
Earlier this year, McMahon was in and out of the hospital for pneumonia and other medical issues, according to sources close to him. While Bragman did not give a cause of death, he said McMahon had "a multitude of health problems the last few months.". (Fox News)
Area hospitals see mixed grades on yearly report card Jun 24, 2009
There are specific areas in which we excelled in 2008 over 2007: the treatment of heart attack patients, pneumonia patients, and stroke patients to name a few. She continued, We have numerous quality improvement initiatives underway with regard to many other categories as well. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
* World News Quick Take Jun 23, 2009
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the womans chronic heart disease was aggravated by severe pneumonia. She started to have flu-like symptoms such as dry cough, fever, chills and difficulty breathing two days before her death on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Wisconsin testing finds mostly youth ill from swine flu Jun 23, 2009
She was admitted to a Wausau hospital early June 12 for what appeared to be a case of pneumonia and the rapid test for swine flu was negative, the father said. Her condition worsened by June 13 and she was transferred to the Marshfield hospital, where more testing discovered swine flu. (Agri-View, WI)
Case of swine flu confirmed in Butte Jun 23, 2009
In addition, while the flu can make a person bed-ridden for up to 10 days, the most serious implications are secondary infections such as pneumonia. Hocking said those are more likely to develop the longer a person is sick. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fundraiser for local man set for Thursday Jun 23, 2009
"(The doctor) said he would go through six months of treatments, and Then he hopes to put him in remission," Jayne said, adding that after remission, the doctor said "he would talk about a cure." Curt expected to return to work after his first treatment, but a case of pneumonia landed him in the hospital for 11 days and because of fatigue and nausea coupled with the treatment routine, he has been unable to return since ... Because of that, "we incurred a very large bill from the... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Swine flu reported in Lewis and Clark County (25) Jun 23, 2009
Severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported elsewhere in the nation and in other countries. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions. (Helena Independent Record)
County sees first case of H1N1 influenza Jun 23, 2009
Severe illnesses, including pneumonia and respiratory failure, have occasionally been reported. People need to practice good preventative care at home, Robertson said. (Helena Independent Record)
History: 1918 influenza pandemic strikes North Andover Jun 23, 2009
Another 14 died of pneumonia, which at that time was difficult to distinguish from influenza ... The 1917 listing by cause reported: heart disease 13; pneumonia 10; apoplexy 9; carcinoma 8; phthisis [tuberculosis] 7; old age 3, diphtheria 2; typhoid 1 ... Although there was no separate listing for influenza, some of the pneumonia deaths could have easily been caused by the common flu. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Mass.'s only swine flu death still a mystery Jun 23, 2009
An irreversible cascade of illness can be unleashed, with secondary pneumonia infections proving deadly. More times than not, people with pneumonia can experience severe respiratory distress, the CDC s Skinner said. (Boston Globe)
Thailand's total number of A/H1N1 patients rises to 774 Jun 22, 2009
Also, among the new confirmed cases, a woman, who admitted at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, was severely suffering from the illness due to pneumonia, the website by The Nation newspaper said. Witthaya said he was most concerned that 61 of the 69 new cases are students, the Bangkok Post's website reported. (Xinhuanet, China)
Swine flu 'may kill' more Aborigines Jun 22, 2009
He had tested positive for swine flu but was also suffering from a range of health issues, including pneumonia. Health officials have yet to determine what role swine flu played in his death. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Final CastWolanski survives forced labor camps in Germany; now battling cancer Jun 21, 2009
He had gone to see his personal physician, Dr. Mindy Miller, months earlier after developing pneumonia. He was on antibiotics, but something still wasn't right with his breathing. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Olvera Street Loses Tie to the Past (7) Jun 21, 2009
Tanzini died May 26 from pneumonia after being hospitalized for a fall at his store. He was 87. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Aerosmith back in the saddle Jun 21, 2009
Also that year, Tyler suffered an ear infection and a bout of pneumonia that sapped efforts to record the long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "Just Push Play" ("Honkin' on Bobo" was a covers album in 2004). Then, Perry went down with knee surgery. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Data in on local care Jun 21, 2009
It offers hospital-specific performance information on procedures like abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, removal of the pancreas and coronary artery bypass surgery, and mortality rates for pneumonia, stroke and heart attacks. The report card also evaluates volume for certain surgeries, based on evidence that higher volume results in better outcomes. (Albany Times Union)
Tax Breaks Under the Microscope Jun 20, 2009
This would clearly reduce access for many patients who need hospital services for serious but low-paying conditions: diabetic complications, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, severe schizophrenia. Driving nonprofit hospitals to become for-profit specialty hospitals probably won't improve the population's health. (Slate)
Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia Jun 20, 2009
THURSDAY, June 18 (HealthDay News) -- Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs don't lower the risk of pneumonia in the elderly, according to a study that appears to dash hopes for this use of the drugs. "Prior research based on automated claims data had raised some hope -- and maybe some hype -- for statins as a way to prevent and treat infections, including pneumonia," Dr. Sascha Dublin, an assistant investigator at the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle, said in a news release from... (MEDLINEplus)
Chubby People Live Longer than Skinny People Jun 20, 2009
Main reasons for the shorter lifespans of skinny people were believed to include their heightened vulnerability to diseases such as pneumonia and the fragility of their blood vessels, he said. But Kuriyama warned he was not recommending people eat as much as they want. (Newsmax)
Got a mystery cough? 8 possible culprits Jun 20, 2009
A more serious respiratory tract infection is pneumonia, which can be caused by bacteria or viruses ... Pneumonia is treated with antibiotics and generally clears up within two or three weeks ... A form of pneumonia known as mycoplasma, or walking pneumonia, shares the symptoms of pneumonia (including cough) and is more common in people under the age of 40. (CNN -- Health)
Former Beatrice Center Resident Dies Jun 20, 2009
Allen's guardian, Don Vetrovsky of Beatrice, said Allen had been battling pneumonia for several weeks. Allen was 52. (7 KETV Omaha)
Boy killed in hallway of high school; student arrested Jun 19, 2009
Although he dropped out of school when his father, Rorth, was hospitalized with pneumonia a few years ago, Makhai was a main factor in his decision to quit a job at McDonald's and return to school, his family and friends said. He also seemed to be improving his life following 2004 convictions for car theft, obstructing a police officer and a drug violation, according to Juvenile Court records. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Third BSDC resident moved from center dies Jun 19, 2009
The state Department of Health and Human Services worked with Vetrovsky to move Allen to the Beatrice area after doctors said several weeks ago he likely would not recover from pneumonia. Allen has been sick much of the time since he was moved from the center to Lincoln in early February after the state s chief medical officer determined BSDC staff members were not adequately trained to handle emergencies and moved 47 medically fragile residents to hospitals and nursing homes. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns Jun 19, 2009
GBS can cause sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia in infants, usually within the first week of life. If a pregnant woman is a carrier, the infection can be passed to her child during delivery. (MEDLINEplus)
• Outdoors briefs Jun 18, 2009
" Southern Idaho Challenge. These activities are designed to get kids and families outside to use their imaginations, learn and have fun.If you missed the June 13 launch, it is not too late to sign up. Register any weekday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Twin Falls Parks and Recreation building or at Primary Therapy Sources.This week's special events include a trip to the Rock Creek Forrest Service Guard Station in the South Hills from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Participants will learn about... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
False test results seen in maternal screening Jun 18, 2009
It's harmless to most adults but in newborns can lead to blood infections, pneumonia, meningitis, mental retardation or hearing and vision loss, and death. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
* Cancer still top killer in Taiwan: DOH Jun 18, 2009
5 percent), pneumonia (6. 1 percent), diabetes (5. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
