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Safety update on melamine in infant formula
http://www.thecamreport.com/ 2008/ 12/ 01/ safety-update-on-melamine-in-infant-f…Melamine-contaminated products from China have been a topic here for almost 2 years. Now, the FDA has published guidelines for safe levels. According to an Associated Press article, “Problems with melamine-spiked formula surfaced this fall in China, where unscrupulous manufacturers intentionally dumped it into watered-down milk to falsely elevate protein levels.
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Anemia
http://www.thaimarathon.com/ 2008/ 11/ 27/ anemia/Anemia refers to a condition that means lack of blood. It is the most common blood disorder that occurs when the quantity of red blood cells decreases in the body. These red blood cells contain hemoglobin- the red colouring matter, a protein and are composed of an organic compound called ?heme?.
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First New Gout Drug in 40 Years to be Approved
http://www.pajamadeen.com/ health/ first-new-gout-drug-in-40-years-to-be-approve…Perhaps King Henry VIII, who purportedly suffered from gout, would have had less of a flair for the dramatic — such as beheading wives he’d tired of — had he not been in pain from gout. The corpulent monarch is shown here playing the harp in the company of royal jester Will Somers, in an illustration from the 16th century King’s Psalter held by the British Museum of London, England.
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The Nitric Oxide Pathway
http://www.thaimarathon.com/ 2008/ 11/ 27/ the-nitric-oxide-pathway/I first learned of the nitric oxide pathway through friends? work in the cardiovascular system and the possibility of reversing cardiovascular disease. For them the exciting part was rapid promotions through the academic systems to Chairman of the Department of Medicine in one major University and Director of Cardiovascular Research at yet another.
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More contaminated foods from China
http://www.thecamreport.com/ 2008/ 11/ 26/ more-contaminated-foods-from-china/As an update to yesterday’s discussion about undeclared ingredients in medicine and other products from China, here’s the latest FDA advisory, warning the public not to consume certain dairy products because of possible melamine contamination. A list of the products and a brief discussion of the dangers of melamine follows.
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One in seven Bangladeshis suffers from kidney disease
http://www.thaindian.com/ newsportal/ south-asia/ one-in-seven-bangladeshis-suff…Dhaka, Nov 26 (Xinhua) One in every seven people in Bangladesh suffers from kidney diseases and 40,000 die annually from kidney-related complications, The Daily Star newspaper reported Wednesday. Experts told a convention and scientific seminar here Tuesday that about 20 million people are now suffering from kidney ailments as against 10 million a decade ago.
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Tung Shueh Pills not legal in US
http://www.thecamreport.com/ 2008/ 11/ 25/ tung-shueh-pills-not-legal-in-us/A reader who gets pain relief from this Chinese “herbal” product asks why it’s illegal in the US. Here’s what we know about Tung Shueh Pills. It’s used to reduce pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation in the lower back, knees, and shoulders. It’s also used to treat muscular strains and injuries.
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Cause Of Insomnia
http://www.thaimarathon.com/ 2008/ 11/ 25/ cause-of-insomnia/The National Institute of Health defines insomnia as, ?the perception or complaint of inadequate sleep? and classifies it as three types; transient, intermittent and chronic. Most people have suffered from insomnia at one time or other in its transient (one day to a month) or intermittent (occasional) form.
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15 Year Old Girl Needs Miracle
http://northshorejournal.org/ 15-year-old-girl-needs-miracleMarielle Carroccio is a beautiful fifteen year old girl with kidney disease. At this stage in her illness, her choices are limited to a transplant or dialysis. Mom and Dad have been fighting for her with the various organ procurement facilities, discovering that they do not all operate by the same rules.
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High Blood Pressure Explained
http://www.thaimarathon.com/ 2008/ 11/ 21/ high-blood-pressure-explained/What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is a rise in pressure exerted by circulating blood on the artery walls as a normal response to stress and physical activity. However, if this pressure remains persistently high (high blood pressure as it is called), it can overwork your heart and
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