Aging well starts in womb Oct 14, 2009
"Are you awake? Are you asleep? Why are you sitting on my bladder?". Although Williams may not realize it, her body and baby are also conducting a separate, even more important conversation that may influence her child's health for the rest of its life. (Honolulu Advertiser)
regina c faulkner Oct 14, 2009
Blockage of the urethra can lead to retention of urine, abdominal pain, and eventually distention and rupture of the urethra or bladder. This disease is most often caused by feed rations too high in phosphorus compared to calcium. (Agri-View, WI)
Siler survives first cuts of Hawks' preseason Oct 14, 2009
U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies had several broken bones and a lacerated bladder after a one-vehicle accident Tuesday in which another person was killed. Davies underwent several hours of surgery at Washington Hospital Center Medstar, where he was listed in serious but stable condition. (The Augusta Chronicle)
EEOC sues Mannatech Oct 14, 2009
Roberts has multiple sclerosis, court records say, along with a condition called neurogenic bladder syndrome, which she developed as a consequence of the multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord are attacked by the body s immune system, the result being that the damaged areas can t transmit nerve signals. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
MDRNA shares rise 17 percent on Monday Oct 13, 2009
MDRNA explains progress in liver, bladder cancer drug test - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... MDRNA explains progress in liver, bladder cancer drug test ... said testing of its treatment for liver and bladder cancers is demonstrating continued progress and shares of the Bothell biotech rose nearly 18 percent in Monday trading. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
'Alternative Nobel' To Africa, New Zealand Oct 13, 2009
Hamlin and her late husband founded a hospital where women can seek free treatment for obstetric fistulas, which are holes that develop between the birth canal and the bladder or rectum that can develop during long and difficult births. They are common in Africa and other developing countries where prenatal care is limited. (CBS News -- World)
New Tumor Suppressor Destroys Key Link In Cancer Chain Oct 11, 2009
Some bladder cancer tumors are so small, surgeons can't see them. Urologist Edward Messing is using a new liquid dye that reacts to light to help him. (Science Daily)
Stress Urinary Incontinence: Minimally Invasive Operations As Effective As Open Surgery Oct 9, 2009
When the woman strains the sling tightens and supports the bladder ... Minimally invasive sling operations were also more effective than a second type of open surgery, in which the vagina is lifted using stitches to help support the bladder and urethra ... Different ways of inserting the tape in sling operations were also compared and those in which the tape was passed behind the pubic bone appeared to be most effective, although this approach was more likely to cause bladder injury. (Science Daily)
Cottonwood works to lower arsenic in water Oct 8, 2009
According to the EPA document, "drinking high levels of arsenic over many years can increase the chance of lung, bladder, liver and skin cancers, as well as heart disease, diabetes and neurological damage.". It also interferes with the body's ability to fight off cancer. (AZCentral -- News)
Core promises Oct 8, 2009
Excessive use of the surface abdominal muscles in women is associated with urinary incontinence, presumably because it puts too much pressure on the bladder, says Hodges. Philip Stevens is a Melbourne neurophysiologist who specialises in the study of breathing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Surgeon is 1st in area to do new procedure Oct 6, 2009
Sandstrom successfully completed a cholecystectomy, or gallbladder removal, using a new procedure that allows the surgery done through one incision rather than four incisions ... Sandstrom said the procedure will be used commonly for removing the gallbladder ... Approximately 500,000 procedures are performed each year in the United States to remove the gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located in the upper abdomen beneath the bladder. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
She Could Have Died, Roman Oct 5, 2009
" She lost bladder control and is feverish. Polanski worries that he might be stuck with a naked American teenager ;in the throes of a potentially fatal seizure." He "wondered whether he should call an ambulance or the police. He decided to wait. Why no ambulance!! In a film, should she die, his Hollywood friends might help dump the body. Still, not to waste a rape opportunity, Polanski painfully sodomized and raped the half unconscious child. "With her breathing still impaired by the effects of... (Human Events Online)
Umbilical Cord Blood As A Readily Available Source For Off-the-shelf, Patient-specific Stem Cells Oct 3, 2009
The endodermal layer, identified by markers AFP and FoxA2, will give rise to the digestive tract, lungs and bladder. (Credit: Courtesy of Juan-Carlos Izpis;a Belmonte, from Cell Stem Cell, Oct. 1, 2009). (Science Daily)
Antidepressant And Placebo Are Equally Effective In Child Pain Relief Oct 2, 2009
23, 2005) A new study will test an FDA-approved antidepressant for its potential to alleviate bladder pain for which there is no known cause and no effective therapy. Thousands, if not millions, of patients. (Science Daily)
Lumbar Disk Injury Oct 2, 2009
Urinary retention (inability to empty the bladder). Fecal incontinence (inability to control bowel). (Suite101.com)
First autopsy on Egyptian Mummy got 'wrong' cause of death Sep 30, 2009
But analysis by the UCL team has found traces of Mycobacterium tuberculosis - the bacterium which causes TB - in lung, gall bladder and bone samples. Researcher Dr Helen Donoghue said Dr Granville had failed to pin down exactly how the mummy had been preserved, and the exact technique remains a mystery today. (BBC News -- Health)
A matter of urgency Sep 30, 2009
An overactive bladder is a common affliction which affects both men and women of all ages. PATIENTS with an overactive bladder (OAB) often wrongly assume that it is a normal part of ageing ... In Malaysia and Japan, there is a high prevalence of OAB in men and the condition is getting more common with age, says Dr Tubaro who gave a media presentation on The Urgent Need To Treat Overactive Bladder. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Learning curve Sep 26, 2009
If you get pins or needles, sudden numbness, movement or bladder problems you need to go to the doctor because they indicate problems. " Bookmark with: Print Sponsor RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites SHARED Fears over 'internal' terror bomb India's 'green and clean' village What does your bookcase say about you? In pictures: Anglo-Saxon warrior gear Rare frog caught on film READ New tip rules 'could cost jobs' Fears over 'internal'... (BBC News -- UK)
Awareness promotes prostate health Sep 25, 2009
The prostate is a gland that is about the size of a walnut and sits just below the bladder. It completely surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that allows us to expel urine from the bladder ... Well, when the side effects can include bladder control issues and erectile dysfunction, can you blame anyone for not thinking straight. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Physician Focus: Don't let back pain get you down Sep 25, 2009
- Back pain with fever, difficulty with bowel or bladder function, or numbness and weakness in the legs. These signs could indicate serious conditions, so seek medical attention immediately, as urgent surgery may be necessary. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
The Parenting Place Sep 25, 2009
Children younger than 12 months have no control over bladder or bowel movements and little control for 6 months or so after that. Between 18 and 24 months, children often start to show signs of being ready, but some children may not be ready until 30 months or older. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Immune Response To Spinal Cord Injury May Worsen Damage Sep 23, 2009
Popovich noted that, along with paralysis, individuals with spinal cord injury may also have systemic problems, such as chronic bladder problems. These are usually attributed to chronic catheterization and loss of bladder control, he says. (Science Daily)
Paralyzed Rats Walk Again Sep 22, 2009
People who undergo locomotor training often see improvements in respiration, bladder function, blood sugar levels and circulation below the level of the lesion, which can help prevent the skin breakdown that can occur as a result of paralysis, Howley said. Others even recover trunk stability, which can enable them to move from a bed to a wheelchair, or a wheelchair to a car, without assistance. (MEDLINEplus)
Bladder Problems Sep 22, 2009
Common Problems Affecting the Bladder. There are several problems associated with the bladder and the inability to control urination ... The urge to urinate is normally controlled by a muscle that surrounds the bladder. (Suite101.com)
• Ask Dr. Gott: Simple remedy brings relief to migraine sufferer Sep 19, 2009
Depending on what those nerves supply, the arms, legs or even bladder and bowel functions can become affected. I understand his hesitation to having surgery. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
On the Steelers: Clark's call to play in Denver Sep 16, 2009
Over the course of a few weeks, Clark lost his spleen, gall bladder and more than 30 pounds ... While he cannot lose another spleen and gall bladder, he also does not want to risk something else happening from a similar reaction in his blood. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fred Cusick, at 90; the velvety voice of the Bruins for decades Sep 16, 2009
A broadcasting legend for Boston sports who called the Bruins last game at the old Boston Garden and the Patriots first football game, Mr. Cusick died in his Barnstable home yesterday of complications from bladder cancer. He was 90 and will be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame tonight. (Boston Globe)
Video Topics A–Z » Sep 16, 2009
Learn how the bladder works and the diff. Learn how the bladder works and the different types of bladder problems ... Bladder problems are very common, but th. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Annual physical exam Sep 13, 2009
I had been saving my urine in my painfully distended bladder in order to give whoever tests it a substantial sample. At 64, I was not shy about anxiously asking the pretty nurse if she could give me a sample bottle right away. (Burlington Union, MA)
REGURIN(R) XL (trospium chloride) Once Daily Tablets Now Available in the UK for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Sep 8, 2009
LONDON, September 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Regurin(R) XL (trospium chloride), a once-daily, prolonged-release capsule to treat patients with overactive bladder (OAB) has been launched in the UK. Regurin(R) XL provides rapid, significant and consistent improvements in the symptoms of OAB1 and has a reduced potential for central nervous system (CNS) side effects(2-7). OAB, also known as irritable bladder, is a condition that results from sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the... (PR Newswire)
Stay away from stalking ‘Steve’ Sep 4, 2009
So, too, with Bullock, who at certain points in the movie just hops up and down like a Yorkie with a bladder problem. She s an actress with an appealingly normal persona playing her idea of un-normal - a painful, even insulting display of wackiness. (Boston Globe)
Trauma 411: Prolonged Surgery Should Be Avoided In Certain Cases Sep 4, 2009
(May 15, 2008) Two urologists detailed their experience with the management of bladder injury in civilians with major abdominal trauma in. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Every health plan has its limits Sep 2, 2009
Two days after routine gall bladder surgery Feb. 24, he went into multiple system failure ... He already suffered from type II diabetes and lost one kidney to cancer before this year's gall bladder surgery and subsequent complications. (Florida Today)
Ferret Diseases, Cancers, and Gene... Sep 2, 2009
Ferrets can also suffer from bladder stones, apparently caused by a high ash content in their food. Dr. Brown says that a low ash food will keep bladder stones from being an issue ... Some issues, like bladder stones or blockages, can be completely prevented by proper diet and careful ferret proofing. (Suite101.com)
Experts urge wider folic acid use Sep 2, 2009
Children born with spina bifida are often paralysed from the waist down and can suffer lifelong spinal cord, bowel and bladder problems. Some children also have brain damage. (BBC News -- UK)
Young swimmers overcome disability Aug 29, 2009
Abigail Branson, who has a more severe case, has had bladder and bowel surgery. She wears ankle braces and uses a wheelchair. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cancer in Wildlife May Signal Toxic Dangers Aug 28, 2009
In the St. Lawrence region of Quebec, people who worked in smelters near the cancer-stricken belugas have reported many cases of lung and bladder cancers linked to coal tar exposure at the factories. Other residents have high rates of digestive tract and breast cancers. (Scientific American)
Unlocking The Body's Defenses Against Cancer Aug 27, 2009
9, 2009) Scientists have tracked down a powerful set of cells in bladder tumors that seem to be primarily responsible for the cancer's growth and spread using a technique that takes advantage of similarities. (June 15, 2006) Scientists have moved a step closer to understanding how breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body, thanks to research published this. (Science Daily)
- Life Out Here: Kicking serious aspartame 0 Aug 26, 2009
I don t wake up two or three times a night anymore to empty my bladder. Sometimes I even sleep the night through. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
ObamaCare: No Dream For My Father Aug 24, 2009
Hospitalized with an acutely inflamed gall bladder, he was scheduled for surgery the next day before slipping unexpectedly into cardiac arrest. Under the reformed medical system that the President seeks, its not pleasant to speculate about what the past few years would have meant for Dad. (Townhall.com)
New Robot-assisted Surgical Method Found Successful For Treatment Of Thyroid Cancer Aug 24, 2009
26, 2009) Robotic trained surgeons have developed a new and novel approach to surgically treat urothelial cancer (in the lining of the bladder or kidney). Using da Vinci robot-assisted technology, urologic. (Science Daily)
Toxins in Cigarette Smoke Aug 23, 2009
It's responsible for cancer of the larynx, esophagus and bladder. Exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to lung cancer and heart disease in non-smokers, as well as respiratory ailments in children. (Suite101.com)
Mandelson Admitted to Hospital for Prostate Operation, Will Stay Overnight Aug 22, 2009
The prostate, which is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system, is located just below the bladder, where urine is stored, and surrounds the urethra, where urine passes from the body ... The gland starts to grow again at around age 25, and years later the growth can pressure the urethra, causing frequent urination and limiting the bladders ability to empty completely. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Variation In Prostate Stem Cell Antigen Gene Raises Bladder Cancer Risk Aug 21, 2009
20, 2009) Researchers have pinpointed a specific gene variation that causes increased risk of urinary bladder cancer, according to a scientific team led by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ... These findings were reported Aug 2 in the advance online publication of Nature Genetics, and determined that people with the variant had a 30 percent to 40 percent higher risk for bladder cancer ... "With this research, we were able to find a novel specific gene and a functional... (Science Daily)
Drinkers 'ignorant of sleep woes' Aug 19, 2009
Alcohol stops the brain from releasing vasopressin, a chemical which tells the kidneys to reabsorb water that would otherwise end up in the bladder. Without this signal, the drinker needs more frequent trips to the toilet. (BBC News -- UK)
Subtle Body Energies Aug 17, 2009
Bladder Meridian (3pm 5pm) - Yang - Water element ... Gall Bladder Meridian (11pm 1am) - Yang Wood element. (Suite101.com)
The Chakras An Invisible Energy Aug 17, 2009
Meridian: - Stomach, Gall Bladder, Liver Meridians ... Meridian: - Kidney, Circulation Sex and Bladder Meridians. (Suite101.com)
AEterna Zentaris Announces Results from Two Phase 3 Studies with Cetrorelix in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Aug 17, 2009
BPH is associated with LUTS, including: frequent urination, a sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate, waking at night to urinate (nocturia), difficulty starting a urine stream (hesitancy and straining), decreased strength of the urine stream (weak flow), feeling that the bladder is not completely empty, an urge to urinate again soon after urinating and pain during urination (dysuria). Currently available therapies may improve symptoms to some degree, but often come with sexual and other side... (PR Newswire)
• Want some stevia with your coffee? Aug 17, 2009
Notes: Studies on animals showed a link to bladder cancer, but in 2000 saccharin was removed from a government list of cancer-causing chemicals after more studies on humans. A warning label was also removed. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A Healthy Diet after Gallbladder Su... Aug 16, 2009
A Healthy Diet after Gallbladder Surgery. A Healthy Diet after Gallbladder Surgery ... A proper diet after gallbladder surgery is essential to avoid more bile-related problems. (Suite101.com)
Medications Used to Treat Postpartu... Aug 16, 2009
More adverse reactions include respiration depression, agitation, irritability and extreme changes in bowel and bladder function. To ensure infant safety from antidepressant exposure from maternal breast milk, medication levels in infants should be tested regularly. (Suite101.com)
Locals take the challenge: Malden residents ride for cancer in 30th annual PMC Aug 14, 2009
I was on a research team that did trials with patients with kidney, bladder, and prostate cancer, Scibelli said. Seeing how important funding for research is, I felt compelled to ride for this event. (Malden Observer, MA)
Kenya: Area That Could Be Rich in Oil, Turns Out to Be Valley of Death Aug 14, 2009
"Arsenic in excessive amounts may cause external skin problems and/or cancer related to internal organs ... lung, bladder, liver and kidney," says the report. Global Concern helped residents to install a Kanchan Filter, a mechanical device that removes arsenic from water. (allAfrica.com)
Will we destroy another president? Aug 13, 2009
AlishaCatherine wrote on Aug 12, 2009 3:23 PM:" I lived in France for 6 years, and had fantastic health insurance. I picked any doctor I wanted with direct access to specialists. I had half of my thyroid removed last June, and I chose a surgeon who made that his specialty. All I paid was the television in my room and the insurance paid the remaining $1,300. My mother had the same surgery the previous year, insured by Kaiser. She spent less than 24 hours in the hospital, but paid $200 out of... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk Aug 11, 2009
Types of cancer represented were bladder, colon, esophageal, kidney, liver, lung, Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, melanoma, pancreatic, prostate, rectal and stomach. Among men considered "regular drinkers," defined as drinking on a daily or weekly basis, alcohol was linked to an increased risk for nearly half of the cancer types -- specifically, esophageal, stomach, colon, liver, lung and prostate cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Cancer Risk Rises For Hispanics In U.S. Aug 8, 2009
Cuban men were most afflicted by cancer associated with tobacco, such as lung and larynx, bladder, kidney and pancreas. Cuban women had the highest rate of colorectal cancer among all women studied. (CBS News)
Dogs, Cats Get Acupuncture Aug 8, 2009
UPSOUND: (English) Marilyn Khoury, Veterinary Acupuncturist "There is a very nice point at the heel that links two meridians: the bladder and the kidney. And we actually go through and through here.". Despite the many needles, Maddy drifts into a relaxed state during the 20 minute treatment. (National Geographic)
Navigating in the ocean of molecules Aug 8, 2009
5-lipoxygenase is a target protein in the treatment of inflammation and bladder cancer, while the oestrogen receptor alpha is an important starting point in the treatment of breast cancer. "Scaffold Hunter is a key technological tool with innumerable possible applications," says Stefan Wetzel. (EurekAlert!)
Tumors Effectively Treated With Use Of Nanotubes Aug 6, 2009
Conceptually, however, Torti said there is no barrier to applying the therapy into humans to treat tumors close to the surface of the skin, such as in the oral cavity and bladder wall. "We're excited about this," Torti said. (Science Daily)
When you retire ... Aug 6, 2009
Speaking of medicine chest; I hope when I get old I'm aware enough to not mistake viagra for my bladder control medication. I would sure hate to walk around looking so noticeable while wearing my adult diaper. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Drinkers face greater cancer risk Aug 6, 2009
Although the link was strong for the six types of cancer cited above, they found drinking posed no apparent excess risk for seven other types: cancers of the pancreas, rectum, kidney or bladder, melanoma, Hodgkins lymphoma and non-Hodgkins lymphoma. This study crystallises many strands of evidence from different studies on different types of cancer and alcohol consumption, said Jack Siemiatycki, the Canada research chair in environment and cancer at the University of Montreal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Celebrate Bill Clinton's coup Aug 6, 2009
One of my daughters developed a severe bladder infection. Although we were staying in a very small town, within two hours we had seen a doctor (no appointment necessary, just walk in) for a flat fee of 32 euros (about $45), taken a urine sample and gotten antibiotics (cost: less than $5). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
White's psychological thrillers draw on his experience with MS Aug 4, 2009
" MS FACTS, RISK FACTORS Approximately 400,000 Americans have MS. Every week, about 200 people are newly diagnosed. It's at least two or three times more common in women than in men. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, but MS can appear in children and teens as well as adults over age 50. While the risk of developing MS is one out of 750 in the general population, it rises to one in 40 in anyone who has a parent, sibling or child with the disease. MS occurs in... (USA Today)
Little-known Protein Found To Be Key Player in Building and Maintaining Healthy Cells Jul 31, 2009
(June 20, 2005) Scientists have known for decades that zinc may play a role in maintaining the health of the prostate, the walnut-size gland in males, located just behind the bladder. Now, studies led by. (Science Daily)
Massa should suffer no lasting injury: doctor Jul 30, 2009
Altman ruled out any eye injuries as well as a gall bladder inflammation that was reported by a hospital doctor earlier in the day. He added that Massa would be moved out of the intensive care unit on Wednesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
