Physicians from countries worst-affected by the deadly bird flu (H5N1 influenza virus) have reported an increased survival rate in patients treated with the oral antiviral Tamiflu (oseltamivir). These data reinforce the World Health Organization (WHO) advisory that Tamiflu is the only antiviral strongly recommended for the treatment of humans infected with the H5N1 virus. Complete news at...
In a move to bolster its cancer treatment drug supply Pfizer said that it has reached a deal with Serenex to buy the pharmaceutical drug company. Complete news at...
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Lead Poisoning Linked to ADHD, Other Disorders
Lead paint and lead poisoning have long been known to cause
a host of health problems, including hearing loss, stunted
body growth and even reduced I.Q. But new research points
to another danger of lead paint and lead poisoning -
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
Boys at Greater Risk
The study proved that boys are at a greater risk than
girls, pointing to a specific variation in a genetic
dopamine receptor (DRD4-7). Children with this genetic
variation who have exposure to lead are at a greater risk
of developing ADHD. The connection between lead poisoning
and attention problems has long been known, and it was this
connection that spurred doctors to research a potential
link between ADHD and lead poisoning.
Doctors split the children studied into two groups - a
high- and low-risk category of DRD4 variation. Though
exposure to lead paint and other lead did not seem to
increase the risk for children with the high-risk variety,
the low-risk group was significantly affected by the
presence of lead.
A Series of Disorders
ADHD children are not the only victims of lead poisoning -
lead exposure can lead to disorders in almost every part of
the body. The nervous system is a common casualty of lead
exposure, with reduced strength and inability for different
body parts to effectively communicate with one another. The
potential for miscarriage is increased by lead exposure,
and sperm production can be endangered in men who are
exposed to lead paint or particles. Though there is no
conclusive proof that lead is carcinogenic (cancer-causing)
to humans, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
determined that lead is a potential human carcinogen.
Protecting Children from Lead Poisoning
Children are by far the most vulnerable to lead poisoning.
Children ingest lead in a number of ways - through chewing
on paint chips in old houses, eating soil or dust that has
been contaminated with lead, or biting ceramics or other
objects that have been coated in lead-based paint. Young
children are at significant risk through their ingestion
habits, but fetuses and babies are at risk, too: premature
birth and even miscarriage are well-known side effects of
lead exposure.
In order to reduce the risk of lead poisoning for children,
parents should be vigilant about what goes in their
children's mouth. They should keep close watch on children
who chew or lick painted surfaces and keep cosmetics and
other lead-based pigments away from children. Frequent hand
and face washing can keep lead dust from getting in the
mouths and mucus membranes of children. In addition, your
child should be tested for lead at one or two years of age.
Legal Options for Lead Poisoning
If you or your child have been injured by lead poisoning,
contact a medical professional immediately. You may be
liable for damages due to your lead-based medical problems.
It is best to consult an experienced lead poisoning
attorney who can provide you with legal consultation and
support as you litigate your lead poisoning claim. You may
be eligible for compensation or damages to help pay for
medical bills and pain and suffering.
About the Author:
LegalView, is the number one resource for everything legal
on the Web and can be located at http://www.LegalView.com .
LegalView has an array of practice areas that are
continually updated to contain the latest news, jury
verdicts and information. Two new practice areas relate to
Vytorin, http://vytorin.legalview.com , and Zetia,
http://zetia.legalview.com , which are cholesterol-reducing
drugs discovered to be less effective than generic brands.
a host of health problems, including hearing loss, stunted
body growth and even reduced I.Q. But new research points
to another danger of lead paint and lead poisoning -
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
Boys at Greater Risk
The study proved that boys are at a greater risk than
girls, pointing to a specific variation in a genetic
dopamine receptor (DRD4-7). Children with this genetic
variation who have exposure to lead are at a greater risk
of developing ADHD. The connection between lead poisoning
and attention problems has long been known, and it was this
connection that spurred doctors to research a potential
link between ADHD and lead poisoning.
Doctors split the children studied into two groups - a
high- and low-risk category of DRD4 variation. Though
exposure to lead paint and other lead did not seem to
increase the risk for children with the high-risk variety,
the low-risk group was significantly affected by the
presence of lead.
A Series of Disorders
ADHD children are not the only victims of lead poisoning -
lead exposure can lead to disorders in almost every part of
the body. The nervous system is a common casualty of lead
exposure, with reduced strength and inability for different
body parts to effectively communicate with one another. The
potential for miscarriage is increased by lead exposure,
and sperm production can be endangered in men who are
exposed to lead paint or particles. Though there is no
conclusive proof that lead is carcinogenic (cancer-causing)
to humans, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
determined that lead is a potential human carcinogen.
Protecting Children from Lead Poisoning
Children are by far the most vulnerable to lead poisoning.
Children ingest lead in a number of ways - through chewing
on paint chips in old houses, eating soil or dust that has
been contaminated with lead, or biting ceramics or other
objects that have been coated in lead-based paint. Young
children are at significant risk through their ingestion
habits, but fetuses and babies are at risk, too: premature
birth and even miscarriage are well-known side effects of
lead exposure.
In order to reduce the risk of lead poisoning for children,
parents should be vigilant about what goes in their
children's mouth. They should keep close watch on children
who chew or lick painted surfaces and keep cosmetics and
other lead-based pigments away from children. Frequent hand
and face washing can keep lead dust from getting in the
mouths and mucus membranes of children. In addition, your
child should be tested for lead at one or two years of age.
Legal Options for Lead Poisoning
If you or your child have been injured by lead poisoning,
contact a medical professional immediately. You may be
liable for damages due to your lead-based medical problems.
It is best to consult an experienced lead poisoning
attorney who can provide you with legal consultation and
support as you litigate your lead poisoning claim. You may
be eligible for compensation or damages to help pay for
medical bills and pain and suffering.
About the Author:
LegalView, is the number one resource for everything legal
on the Web and can be located at http://www.LegalVie
LegalView has an array of practice areas that are
continually updated to contain the latest news, jury
verdicts and information. Two new practice areas relate to
Vytorin, http://vytorin.
http://zetia.
drugs discovered to be less effective than generic brands.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
New Drug Targets For Preventing Cell Death
New Drug Targets For Preventing Cell Death
A new compound that blocks an early step in cell death could lead to a novel class of drugs for treating heart attacks and stroke.When cells are deprived of oxygen -- during a heart attack, for example -- they start to die through a tidy process called apoptosis or programmed cell death. Early in apoptosis, the mitochondria -- complex structures that supply energy to the cell -- divide into pieces, holes appear in their membranes and proteins such as cytochrome c leak out.
Loud Snoring Associated With Higher Stroke And Heart Disease Risk
If you are a loud snorer there is a good chance your risk of stroke and heart disease is higher compared to people who do not snore, say Hungarian scientists after a new study on 12,643 participants. You can read about this in the journal Sleep.The authors explain that everybody snores to some extent at some period in their lives. Estimates indicate that approximately 40% of men and 24% of women snore regularly.
A new compound that blocks an early step in cell death could lead to a novel class of drugs for treating heart attacks and stroke.When cells are deprived of oxygen -- during a heart attack, for example -- they start to die through a tidy process called apoptosis or programmed cell death. Early in apoptosis, the mitochondria -- complex structures that supply energy to the cell -- divide into pieces, holes appear in their membranes and proteins such as cytochrome c leak out.
Loud Snoring Associated With Higher Stroke And Heart Disease Risk
If you are a loud snorer there is a good chance your risk of stroke and heart disease is higher compared to people who do not snore, say Hungarian scientists after a new study on 12,643 participants. You can read about this in the journal Sleep.The authors explain that everybody snores to some extent at some period in their lives. Estimates indicate that approximately 40% of men and 24% of women snore regularly.
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