Parents in China's milk scandal criticize payout Dec 31, 2008
BEIJING - Chinese families whose babies suffered painful kidney stones from drinking tainted infant formula said Tuesday that a planned payout by dairies is too low and their lawyers pledged to continue attempts to sue for more compensation ... Children who suffered kidney stones would get 2,000 yuan ($290) while sicker children would be paid 30,000 yuan ($4,380), the paper said ... Wang Zhenping, a wheat farmer in Henan whose 14-month-old son suffered kidney stones and liver damage from tainted... (MSNBC -- Health)
China dairy boss on trial amid new melamine scare Dec 31, 2008
Executives at Sanlu, partly owned by New Zealand's Fonterra group, have been accused of covering up evidence that Chinese children had developed kidney stones and other complications from drinking milk adulterated with melamine for months before the scandal broke in September. At least six children have died and more than 290,000 made ill from the contaminated milk, battering already dented faith in China-made products and prompting massive recalls around the world. (Scientific American)
Doctors join the diet business as clinics for weight loss grow in ... Dec 31, 2008
Dr. Stuart Wanuck, a urologist, has spent years treating enlarged prostates, kidney stones and erectile dysfunction. But since last summer he's spent half his time giving vitamin injections, advising how to plan meals and monitoring patients' diets. (Palm Beach Post)
Jessica book sales fall short Dec 31, 2008
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Brooks also announced that quarterbacks coach Randy Sanders did not travel to Memphis due to kidney stones and it is uncertain when he will be able to arrive at the bowl site. -UKAthletics. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
China dairy boss pleads guilty in melamine case Dec 31, 2008
Executives at Sanlu, partly owned by New Zealand's Fonterra group, failed to report cases of Chinese children developing kidney stones and other complications from drinking milk adulterated with melamine for months before the scandal broke in September. Melamine, an industrial compound used in making plastic chairs, countertops, plates, flame retardants and even concrete, has been added to food to cheat nutrition tests due to its high nitrogen content. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Liverpool backs Gerrard Dec 31, 2008
But Benitez, who is still recovering from surgery to remove kidney stones two weeks ago, is adamant that his talismanic player will remain a vital part of the club's push for a first English league title since 1990. "Steven has been an outstanding servant to Liverpool for the last 10 years and the club will give him all the support he needs at this time," Liverpool said in a statement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Gerrard back in training after assault charge Dec 31, 2008
Gerrard was offered "all the support he needs" by the club Tuesday after a reassuring telephone call by Benitez, who is still recovering from surgery to remove kidney stones more than two weeks ago. Like the rest of the squad, the 28-year-old Gerrard had not been due back at Liverpool's training ground until Wednesday after routing Newcastle 5-1 on Sunday. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
China puts chairman of toxic baby milk company Sanlu on trial Dec 31, 2008
However, it also triggers the formation of potentially fatal kidney stones and crystals. Subsequent tests found that the problem was nationwide, and 22 dairy companies were found to have sold adulterated milk. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Four executives of milk scandal company stand trial Dec 31, 2008
Another 294,000 infants suffered from urinary problems such as kidney stones. "As the scandal has victims across the country, these trials will tell people what the truth is and who should be punished," said He Weifang, a law professor at Peking University, in a telephone interview with Xinhua. (Xinhuanet, China)
"Accountability" downfall of many officials in 2008 Dec 31, 2008
As early as in May, a father complained about tainted milk powder after his 13-year-old daughter developed kidney stones, and the Department of Health of Gansu Province in July received a report implying problematic milk powder produced by the Sanlu Group headquartered in Shijiazhuang city ... Another 294,000 infants suffered from urinary problems such as kidney stones. (Xinhuanet, China)
Trials open in China tainted milk scandal Dec 30, 2008
Nine people in court after contaminated formula gave babies kidney stones ... The tainted formula gave babies painful kidney stones and news of the problem sent parents around the country rushing their babies to emergency rooms for tests to see if they were affected ... Lawyers who are seeking to bring a lawsuit against the companies involved say they understand most children who suffered kidney stones from the tainted milk would get 2,000 yuan ($290), while sicker children would be paid... (MSNBC -- International)
Chinese Dairies to Compensate Sickened Babies Dec 30, 2008
Details in the report roughly correspond to figures provided this month by lawyers seeking to sue the companies involved, who said that most children who suffered kidney stones would get 2,000 yuan ($290), while sicker children would be paid 30,000 yuan ($4,380). Families of children who died will each get 200,000 yuan ($29,000), China Daily said. (ABC News -- Wire)
* CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR MATCHES: Two-goal Gerrard talks up Reds title hopes at St James Dec 30, 2008
Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool manager who watched a comfortable victory from the stands as he continued recover from a kidney stone operation, opted to keep in-form forward Robbie Keane on the bench in spite of the absence of the injured Spaniard Fernando Torres. It was a tactic that never looked like backfiring and Lee said: We didnt have Robbie or Fernando out there, but weve said on a number of occasions that this is a squad game. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Four more stand trial in China tainted milk scandal Dec 30, 2008
Another 294,000 infants suffered from urinary problems such as kidney stones. BEIJING, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Victims who fell ill or died after drinking tainted baby formula will soon get financial compensation from 22 Chinese dairy producers, China's Dairy Industry Association announced here Saturday. (Xinhuanet, China)
China sets up fund for victims of tainted milk powder Dec 28, 2008
The health ministry said it believed melamine contaminated milk powder was probably to blame for the death of six infants, while the parents of another 294,000 infants sought medical advice for kidney stones and other urinary problems. At the end of November, a total of 861 babies were still under treatment at hospitals nationwide for problems linked to tainted milk powder, the ministry said. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Robbie Keane keeps Liverpool atop Premier League Dec 27, 2008
tez was present after missing a 1-1 draw last week at Arsenal while recovering from surgery to remove kidney stones. The Spaniard continued to issue instructions by phone as he watched the game from the directors' box with the club's chief executive. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
China tainted milk trial begins Dec 26, 2008
After covering up the problem for several months, Sanlu admitted in September that it had sold melamine-tainted milk powder, causing kidney stones and other complications in children. Sanlu, which halted production on September 12, has filed for bankruptcy and has some 1. (Reuters)
China puts 6 on trial over tainted milk scandal Dec 26, 2008
Melamine poses little danger in small amounts, but larger doses can cause kidney stones and renal failure. . (International Herald Tribune)
Robbie Keane double seals Liverpool future Dec 26, 2008
But, this being Liverpool, keeping everything on an even keel is the only way and Keane's performance was not afforded any special praise by assistant manager Sammy Lee, who once again took charge of the dug-out with Benitez only fit enough to watch from the directors' box following his recent kidney stones ailment. Lee said: "It's always nice to see any Liverpool player score, never mind Robbie Keane. It's never been about individuals and Robbie has always worked very hard. "He is a talented... (Telegraph.co.uk)
'Firm in milk scare files for bankruptcy' Dec 26, 2008
Melamine can cause kidney stones if taken in excessive levels, and babies who were fed tainted milk powder suffered the worst. Once the news broke in September, Chinese dairy products around the world were recalled or banned after they were found to be tainted. (Business Report, South Africa)
The job that kills? Dec 25, 2008
Rafael Benitez and Luiz Felipe Scolari have been hit by kidney stones recently ... While a variety of different factors are believed to lead to kidney stones, studies have linked a highly stressful lifestyle to the painful problem. (CNN -- International)
PHOTOS: Top 10 Health Stories of 2008 Dec 25, 2008
Milk powder fed to infants in China was found to be tainted with the industrial chemical melamine in September and ultimately killed six infants and left 300,000 sickened with symptoms that ranged from kidney stones to severe kidney damage. The same chemical was later found in discounted baby formula and chocolate made in China and sold in the U.S. No U.S. illnesses were reported. (Fox News)
Whatever Happens, Blame Global Warming Dec 25, 2008
A University of Texas study said global warming will cause an increase in kidney stones over the next 30 years, the reported in July. Scientists predict that higher temperatures will lead to more dehydration and therefore to more kidney stones. (Fox News)
Chinese dairy in milk scandal faces $160M debt Dec 25, 2008
Melamine poses little danger in small amounts but larger doses can cause kidney stones and renal failure. Sanlu is 43 percent-owned by New Zealand daily cooperative Fonterra Group. (International Herald Tribune)
Fernando Torres closing in on Liverpool FC return Dec 25, 2008
Benitez was once again absent from yesterday s media briefing as he recovers from a second minor operation to treat a kidney stone problem. But Liverpool are hopeful the Spaniard will be back in the dug-out for Friday s game. (Liverpool Daily Post)
Rafa, Torres near return Dec 25, 2008
Liverpool manager Benitez missed Sunday's 1-1 draw at Arsenal while he recovered from a kidney stones operation, but he is expected to be back on the bench for Bolton's Boxing Day visit to Anfield. Benitez's assistant Sammy Lee hopes his imminent return can provide the perfect boost for Liverpool to finish the year on a high. (iAfrica.com)
Milk scandal firm submits bankruptcy application Dec 25, 2008
Children can develop kidney stones after drinking such milk ... Another 294,000 infants suffered from urinary problems such as kidney stones. (Xinhuanet, China)
Groundbreaking, Inexpensive, Pocket-sized Ultrasound Device Can Help Treat Cancer, Relieve Arthritis Dec 23, 2008
But the higher-energy ultrasound that Lewis works with can treat such conditions as prostate tumors or kidney stones by breaking them up. His devices also can relieve arthritis pressure and even help treat brain cancer by pushing drugs quickly through the brain following surgery. (Science Daily)
Rafa calls the shots from home, says Sammy Dec 23, 2008
LONDON: With Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez watching from home as he recovered from an operation to remove kidney stones, his assistant Sammy Lee took instructions by phone from the Spanish coach. Benitezs sick bed instructions did the trick as Robbie Keanes superb strike cancelled out Robin van Persies opener for Arsenal. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Arsenal frustrate Liverpool despite Adebayor red card Dec 22, 2008
Reds boss Rafa Benitez, watching from his sick bed after an operation to remove kidney stones, must have been frustrated at Liverpool's failure to make their one-man advantage count. There won't be much Christmas cheer in the Benitez household if Chelsea take advantage of Liverpool's slip to go top with a win at Everton on Monday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Arsenal hold Reds after Adebayor dismissal Dec 22, 2008
" Liverpool were without manager Rafael Benitez, who was back on Merseyside recovering from an operation on his troublesome kidney stones. His side could yet be knocked off top spot before Christmas by Chelsea, who play Everton on Monday night. Damien Duff came off the bench to fire Newcastle to a dramatic 2-1 home win over Tottenham at St James' Park. The Republic of Ireland midfielder snatched victory in the 90th minute after combining brilliantly with fellow substitute Mark Viduka just as it... (CNN -- International)
Reds blow chance to beat 10-man Gunners Dec 22, 2008
Liverpool, whose manager Rafa Benitez missed the game after having treatment for kidney stones, go two points clear at the top of the Premier League, but will cede that position to Chelsea should they win at Everton today. Arsenal remain eight points adrift, but all the positives of their late resilience pale beside the knee injury suffered by their captain Cesc Fabregas. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Consumer watchdog laments sad year for shoppers Dec 19, 2008
Excessive consumption of melamine can cause kidney stones or kidney failure. To address public concern, the Department of Health resorted to offering free kidney check-ups at hospitals across the country. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Vietnam counts costof development Dec 18, 2008
"As a citizen I think it's really bad and I don't know how to ask for help. Everything in my village is really polluted,'' the trader said. Residents have to buy clean water from elsewhere, he said, and his doctor has suggested his skin rash was a result of the water his shirts are washed in. School teacher Tran Van Khanh, 31, a Duc Bac resident, has been conducting his own small tests on the waters and people in his village. He reckons some 65% of people suffer from some kind of health problem... (Asia Times Online)
China plans compensation after tainted milk scandal Dec 11, 2008
Children who were confirmed to have developed kidney stones received free treatment ... Another 294,000 infants suffered from urinary problems such as kidney stones. (Xinhuanet, China)
Digestive Health Dec 10, 2008
Some also experience heartburn, kidney stones and other problems related to digestion. Millions of Americans suffer from heartburn when they go to sleep. (CNN -- Health)
Speedy Falcons shut down Lassies Dec 10, 2008
They need to fight through full-court pressure that makes passing a kidney stone seem pleasant by comparison. They need to defend against slashers such as Lauren Goecke, even if slowing floodwaters with a screen door would be easier. (Longview Daily News, WA)
China Tries to Rid Food of Illegal Additives Dec 9, 2008
Though melamine is not believed harmful to humans in tiny amounts, higher concentrations produce kidney stones and in serious cases can cause kidney failure. China last year ratcheted up inspections and tightened restrictions on food production and other industries, particularly exports, after manufacturers were found to have exported tainted cough syrup, toxic pet food and toys decorated with lead paint. (Time.com)
WHO Announces Tolerable Melamine Level Dec 8, 2008
Melamine is a toxic industrial chemical that may cause kidney stones and other kidney disease and this is the first time that the WHO has announced tolerable limits for it. Melamine is a contaminant that should not be in food. (TopNews)
Pass the cranberry sauce please! Dec 7, 2008
Some evidence suggests that cranberries may reduce urinary and bladder infections, tooth decay, kidney stones and other health problems. Anyone in Connecticut can grow their own cranberries with some special bed preparation. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Kennedy to step down from Judiciary panel Dec 6, 2008
Kennedy spoke at the Democratic National Convention in August - despite having kidney stones, as well as the tumor - and returned briefly to the Senate late last month. Kennedy, 76, and his staff have been working throughout his illness on developing a national healthcare plan that would cover the nation's 47 million uninsured. (Boston Globe)
WHO sets first limits for safe melamine levels in food Dec 6, 2008
Melamine can cause kidney stones if taken in excessive levels. It has been routinely mixed into Chinese milk and dairy products to give them the impression of having higher protein content. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Melamine no threat in U.S. infant formula, OHSU expert says Dec 5, 2008
The chemical is melamine, as in the substance that's sickened nearly 300,000 Chinese children with kidney stones and other problems and has led to six confirmed deaths. Got questions. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Hong Kong finds more tainted eggs Dec 4, 2008
The stricken babies suffered from kidney stones and other ailments. Today in Asia - Pacific. (International Herald Tribune)
Experts: Less salt, more water prevents kidney stones in kids Dec 4, 2008
Pediatricians at the UI Children's Hospital say they are witnessing a steady increase in the number of kids with kidney stones ... Although there are many causes of kidney stones, he said, he suspects the growing number of children with the disease comes from a diet heavy in salty and processed foods and a lack of water ... Kidney stones are often genetic, and some are treatable through medicine. (Daily Iowan, IA)
* China reports on tainted milk deaths Dec 3, 2008
Most of the sickened children received outpatient treatment only for small amounts of sand-like kidney stones found in their urinary systems, while some patients had to be hospitalized for the illness, the statement said. Thousands of parents have been clamoring for compensation for their sickened and dead children. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
FDA doesn't mind superfluous toxins Dec 3, 2008
When combined with cyanuric acid, an element in bleaches and herbicides, it becomes melamine cyanurate, and in the athanor of the digestive tract, this substance crystallizes into a particularly nettlesome kind of kidney stone, hard to dissolve, and occasionally toxic and/or fatal. Why does this substance exist at all in some foods. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Kids And Kidney Stones Dec 3, 2008
An ultrasound revealed Alex had kidney stones. "Most people are very surprised that their child has a kidney stone. Most people think of kidney stones as an adult disease," says Dr. Alice Neu with Johns Hopkins Children's Center ... "We typically see eight to ten patients in a clinic each session. We receive calls from new patients with kidney stones almost every day," says Neu. (W-USA News, DC)
China melamine death toll rises Dec 2, 2008
A total of 294,000 infants are reported to have suffered "urinary system abnormalities" such as kidney stones due to tainted milk. Some 51,900 were taken to hospital and 861 are still admitted. (BBC News)
Lack Of Vitamin D Could Spell Heart Trouble Dec 2, 2008
In rare cases, vitamin D toxicity (causing high calcium levels and kidney stones) is possible, but only when taking in excess of 20,000 units a day. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily (press release))
China: 6 babies may have died from tainted milk Dec 2, 2008
"Most of the sickened children received outpatient treatment only for small amounts of sand-like kidney stones found in their urinary systems, while a part of the patients had to be hospitalized for the illness," the statement said ... Though melamine is not believed harmful in tiny amounts, higher concentrations produce kidney stones, which can block the ducts that carry urine from the body, and in serious cases can cause kidney failure. (Yahoo News)
China reports huge increase in children sickened by tainted milk Dec 2, 2008
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FDA sets 'safe' melamine levels in baby formula Dec 1, 2008
According to the World Health Organization, contaminated infant formula in has killed four babies and caused more than 47,000 infants and children to be hospitalized with possible kidney stones. Chinese-made infant formula is not available in the United States, because no Chinese manufacturer meets the requirements to sell infant formula in this country, according to the FDA.. (CNN)
Consumers need better oversight of food imports Nov 30, 2008
Melamine can cause kidney stones and kidney failure when eaten. It has already sent about 54,000 Chinese consumers to the hospital and caused the deaths of at least four infants. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
No doctors (1) Nov 29, 2008
PASSABLE kidney stones. The doctor sent her home. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
FDA defends U.S. infant formula Nov 29, 2008
Thousands of Chinese children were sickened and at least four died after developing painful kidney stones from formula contaminated with melamine, which has been used as a cheap substitute to boost the appearance of protein levels in milk and other products. China's quality watchdog said it was seeking more information from its U.S. counterpart on U.S.-made infant formula on sale in China, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday. (Scientific American)
Reflexology's Use By Famous Persons Nov 28, 2008
Regis Philbin, then co-host of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee is quoted in Laura Norman s book as saying Laura Norman's reflexology spared me from a kidney stone operation and saved my life. What she does is the second best thing in the world. (Suite101.com)
Walter Sterling Strode, longtime Straub urologist, 1925-2008 Nov 28, 2008
Strode served as chairman of the Urology Department at Straub and was director of the Kidney Stone Center of the Pacific. He was a founder of the Hawai'i Health Net in the 1970s, a network of professionals and laymen interested in the future of medicine with a holistic perspective on healthcare. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Trace of melamine found in 1 formula sample Nov 27, 2008
Ingesting melamine in large doses over an extended period of time could cause kidney stones and other illnesses, though small amounts pose no such danger for adults, agriculture and health experts say. Its presence in Chinese infant formula has led to the hospitalization of more than 12,000 children and the deaths of several in China, according to the FDA, which said it is not aware of any such illnesses in the United States. (CNN)
Trace Melamine Found In U.S. Baby Formula Nov 26, 2008
People wait to get their babies checked for kidney stones in a hospital in Fuyang in central China's Anhui province on Sept. 23, 2008. (AP PHOTO). (CBS News -- Iraq)
N-D&L photo/PAM CASSADY Lisa Chance, Director of Radiology at Logan Memorial Hospital, shows off the new 16-Slice BrightSpeed Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner. Nov 26, 2008
Some of the most common reasons for a CT scan are: headaches, cancer, tumors, abdominal pain, kidney stones and trauma injuries. We do between 350 and 450 scans a month, Chance said. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Saugus Fire log Nov. 16-22 Nov 26, 2008
A passenger reported she wasn t injured but believed she passed a kidney stone as a result of the accident. Ambulance 2 transported the patient to Union Hospital. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Thyatira News Nov 25, 2008
Maxine Lewis has been ill for a couple of weeks now and went back to the doctor last Tuesday and found she has a bacterial infection in her stomach and possible kidney stones. Remember her in your prayers. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Spacewalking Hopes Dashed, Businessman Sues Space Adventures Nov 24, 2008
Daisuke Enomoto says Space Adventures of Vienna used his kidney stones as an excuse to deny him a space vacation ... The company, in its argument to dismiss the case, said that because Enomoto has kidney stones, which are potentially dangerous in space, his money was not refundable. (Washington Post)
