2/28 Telegraph Health

Rugby player 14 was first in world to die from allergy to acne drug February 27, 2009 at 10:33 am A schoolboy rugby player who died from taking just one acne tablet is the only person in the world to have suffered a fatal reaction to the drug an inquest was told. Ivan Cameron: one mother offers insight into the suffering of cerebral palsy victims February 27, 2009 at 7:41 am As Samantha and David Cameron mourn the death of their son TV producer Catharine Seddon talks about how her second child copes with the condition Up to 1000 people a day admitted to hospital for alcoholrelated illness February 26, 2009 at 3:36 pm Up to 1000 people a day are being admitted to hospital for alcoholrelated illnesses after a rise in cases last year.

2/28 CNN.com - Health

Gene linked to some cases of ALS found February 27, 2009 at 6:02 pm Researchers announced this week that they've found a new gene, ALS6, which is responsible for about 5 percent of hereditary Lou Gehrig's cases. White House set to reverse 'conscience' clause February 27, 2009 at 5:31 pm The Obama administration plans to reverse a regulation from late in the Bush administration allowing health-care workers to refuse to provide services based on moral objections, an official said Friday.

2/28 HealthNEWS.Direct!

GE Ropes in HCL to offer Systems Integration Support to its Health IT Customers February 27, 2009 at 1:27 pm GE Healthcare, a leading healthcare IT provider, has announced a strategic partnership with HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCL), whereby HCL will provide systems integration support for GE's "Digital Day One" efforts. GE will further certify HCL on its Centricity Enterprise platform, enabling HCL to offer its services to existing and prospective customers in planning, deployment, customization, [...]

2/28 Yahoo! News: Health News

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 27, 2009 (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 11:48 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Health Tip: Prevent Your Children From Choking (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 11:48 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- For small children, even the most seemingly harmless objects can pose a choking threat. Views on Old Age May Become Reality Later (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 11:48 pm HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that young people who assume life is rough for seniors are more likely to suffer from heart attacks and stroke when they reach that age themselves. Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 11:48 pm HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are part of families in which some members have BRCA1 or 2 gene mutations -- which boost the risk for breast and ovarian cancer -- typically avoid genetic counseling or testing, a new study found. Emotional stress may raise older adults' fall risk (Reuters) February 27, 2009 at 2:26 pm Reuters - While physical frailty puts elderly adults at risk of falls and bone fractures, emotional distress can be the immediate trigger of some of those accidents, new research suggests. Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 27, 2009 (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Health Tip: Prevent Your Children From Choking (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- For small children, even the most seemingly harmless objects can pose a choking threat. Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are part of families in which some members have BRCA1 or 2 gene mutations -- which boost the risk for breast and ovarian cancer -- typically avoid genetic counseling or testing, a new study found. Overweight Russia prescribed 'crisis diet' (AFP) February 27, 2009 at 10:50 am AFP - Health officials have ordered Russians to adopt a back-to-basics diet for the economic crisis to stop their weight ballooning after a decade of indulgence during the boom years. Obama calls for generic biotech drugs (AP) February 27, 2009 at 6:32 am AP - President Barack Obama's budget aims to foster generic competition for costly biotech drugs used to treat cancer and other intractable ailments. Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 26, 2009 (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection? (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Ear infections are common in babies and young children. Unfortunately, youngsters who can't talk yet aren't able to tell you when something is wrong. Alzheimer's Plaques More Complex Than Thought (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- The impact of amyloid plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease may be more complex than believed, U.S. researchers report. Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Yoga can improve the emotional health of breast cancer patients, contends a new U.S. study. Discovery could help adults grow new teeth when their own wear out (AP) February 26, 2009 at 9:27 pm AP - Ever wonder why sharks get several rows of teeth and people only get one? Some geneticists did, and their discovery could spur work to help adults one day grow new teeth when their own wear out. What's the Best Diet? Eating Less Food (Time.com) February 26, 2009 at 8:05 pm Time.com - The $40 billion U.S. diet industry would have you believe that a high-protein or low-fat or low-carb plan is the ticket to thinness. A new study suggests simply this: eat less. FDA slaps warning on heartburn drug tied to spasms (AP) February 26, 2009 at 5:22 pm AP - Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug that has been linked to muscle spasms.