CASE RECORDS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL: Case 27-2008 -- A 64-Year-Old Man with Abdominal Pain, Nausea, and ... (New England Journal of Medicine)

A 64-year-old man was admitted to the hospital because of abdominal pain, nausea, and an elevated serum creatinine level. He had a history of recurrent epigastric pain, which had been attributed to pancreatitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease. One week before admission, epigastric pain recurred, with nausea and vomiting; 3 days before admission, he stopped all oral intake, but symptoms ...

Type 1 Diabetes (New York Times)

In-Depth From A.D.A.M. Treatment Insulin is essential for strict control of blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes. Tight blood glucose control is the best way to prevent major complications in type 1 diabetes, including those that affect the kidneys, eyes, nerve pathways, and blood vessels.

US FDA approves Aloxi caps for chemotherapy-induced nausea & vomiting (PharmaBiz)

Eisai Corporation of North America and its partner Helsinn Healthcare SA announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new oral formulation of Aloxi (palonosetron hydrochloride) for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).

Health officials warn of 'crypto' outbreak (Quad-City Times)

DES MOINES, Iowa  ? Prompted by an ongoing outbreak of a waterborne disease in southeast Iowa, state health officials are warning Iowans.

Waterborne Disease Warning Issued In Iowa (KCCI 8 Des Moines)

State health officials issue a warning to Iowans about an ongoing outbreak of a waterborne disease.

Death toll of listeria outbreak in Canada rises to 9 (People's Daily)

Another death has been linked to the current listeria outbreak that is sweeping across Canada, raising the total death toll to nine, health officials said Friday. The death happened in the western province of British Columbia, where a total of two people have died of the disease. The other six deaths occurred in Ontario province. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, there are 29 ...

Health officials warn of 'crypto' outbreak (WOI-TV Des Moines)

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Prompted by an ongoing outbreak of a waterborne disease in southeast Iowa, state health officials are warning Iowans. The Iowa Department of Public Health won't say which counties were affected by cryptosporidiosis, known as "crypto."

Health officials warn of 'crypto' outbreak (WHO-TV 13 Des Moines)

Associated Press - August 29, 2008 8:54 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Prompted by an ongoing outbreak of a waterborne disease in southeast Iowa, state health officials are warning...

B.C. death raises listeriosis outbreak toll to 9 (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News)

A ninth death is being blamed on the nationwide outbreak of listeria, public health officials said Friday afternoon.

More rain means more mosquitoes (News 14 Carolina)

RALEIGH -- The recent rain is a blessing for a drought-plagued state, but it is also bringing something else -- mosquitoes. With that comes the concern for diseases carried by the pests, including the West Nile Virus.

Myth Busting: Some Helpful Tips for a Nutritious Pregnancy

If there ever was a love/hate relationship for the record books, it's the relationship between a pregnant woman and food.

Knowing Pregnancy In General

Getting pregnant is a great desire of every married woman. When the pregnancy test turns positive, you may be excited about spreading the news that you are expecting a baby.

Behind the Byetta Crisis: Is This Drug Really All That and a Bag of (Fat-Free) Chips?

The current big headache for Eli Lilly and Amylin is their diabetes drug Byetta, which the FDA has linked to six cases of fatal pancreatitis .

Air Pollution Watch-Level Orange for Little Rock

THE OZONE FORECAST FOR THURSDAY IS CODE ORANGE...WHICH MEANS ITS TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT OZONE POLLUTION IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS.

West Nile Virus Victim Goes Home After Year In Hospital

A man is going home Thursday after spending a year in a hospital suffering from West Nile virus, KPRC Local 2 reported.

Outside Lands Festival

In the months leading up to Outside Lands, it became clear that the three-day gathering in Golden Gate Park would not be just any old weekend in the woods.

What you need to know

Women who develop a urinary tract infection might notice: * Frequent or intense urges to urinate, even when there's little urine to pass.

Beck showers Victoria with gems

Rating: 5 stars There's no shame in Beck Hansen's game. He has played impromptu shows with borrowed equipment, performed alongside marionettes that mimicked his every move, and dressed up in heavy metal ...

Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital: Case 27-2008 -- a ...

Case 27-2008 - A 64-Year-Old Man with Abdominal Pain, Nausea, and an Elevated Level of Serum Creatinine Theodore I. Steinman, M.D., Anthony E. Samir, M.D., and Lynn D. Cornell, M.D. Presentation of Case A ...

Review of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

The group of antidepressants most frequently prescribed today are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors .