Unexplained in Medical News

New Relief for Unexplained Chest Pain

The discomfort caused by esophageal (non-cardiac) chest pain is often severe, driving many patients to emergency rooms and physicians offices despite the fact that the ailment has no definable pathology. Although this pain may sometimes be the result of acid reflux disease, when this is ab...

New Reforms Could Cut the Number of Unexplained Infant Deaths

Reforms introduced as a result of the Sally Clark case could lead to a halving in the number of cases of unexplained infant deaths and a positive legacy emerging from tragedy, says a feature in this weeks BMJ. Sally Clark was arrested in 1998 for the murder of her two infant sons. She was ...

Over 500 Sudden Unexplained Deaths Every Year, Mostly in Young Men

Every year there are potentially more than 500 sudden unexplained deaths in England, reveals a nationwide study published ahead of print in the journal Heart.// This figure is around eight times higher than previously thought, the data suggest. The research team drew on cause of death ...

Revolutionary New Treatment Plan Developed For Treatment Of Unexplained Symptoms

It has been reported that doctors from the Michigan State University (MSU) have developed a revolutionary new treatment plan, which allows a more effective// means of treatment by the primary care physicians for people suffering from symptoms and conditions that are medically unexplained. Rob...

Effient(TM) is Now Available in Pharmacies

... Important Safety Information about Effient Antiplatelet medicines, including Effient, can increase the risk of bleeding. If patients have unexplained or excessive bleeding while on Effient, they should contact their doctor right away as some bleeding can be serious, and sometimes may lead to death. ...

Elder Abuse, Neglect Make Early Death Far More Likely

...g medical conditions, such as being more short of breath, are clues that people might be neglecting themselves. Abuse can be harder to detect, but any unexplained bruises or sudden change in doctors could be clues. Financial abuse and exploitation are probably getting worse in the recession, they said. Possib...

Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA

...een prescribed without first talking with a knowledgeable health care professional. Pay close attention for any signs or symptoms of cancer such as unexplained weight loss or fatigue, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarms or groin, or easy bruising or bleeding. Promptly discuss any signs and symptoms wit...

FDA Approves INVEGA(R) SUSTENNA(TM) for the Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Schizophrenia

...es have been associated with decreases in the counts of white cells in circulating blood. If you have a history of low white blood cell counts or have unexplained fever or infection, then please contact your doctor right away. INVEGA(R) SUSTENNA(TM) can make some people feel dizzy, sleepy, or less alert. ...

INVEGA(R) Approved as the First and Only Treatment for Schizoaffective Disorder

...es have been associated with decreases in the counts of white cells in circulating blood. If you have a history of low white blood cell counts or have unexplained fever or infection, then please contact your doctor right away. INVEGA(R) and similar medicines can raise the blood levels of a hormone called ...

Dermatologists Shed Light on Common Pigmentation Problems and Solutions in Skin of Color

...tion and spots that are extremely pronounced and do not fade on their own," said Dr. Breadon. "That's why it is critical that people who experience an unexplained rash see their dermatologist immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment. Ashy Dermatosis Another skin condition that affects people of ...

Department of Aging Urges Citizens to Report Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

...ure to sign documents, neglect and deprivation of dignity. Some warning signs of potential abuse are bruises or marks on the body, weight loss and the unexplained disappearance of money or personal property. Sexual abuse can be more difficult to determine, but can involve improper touching and rape. Neglect can ...

Pinpointing cause of colic: UT Houston researchers identify organism

...infants against colic. The babies in the study were recruited from UT Physicians' pediatric clinics and Kelsey-Seybold clinics. Colic is defined as unexplained and severe crying in an otherwise healthy newborn. It usually occurs in infants three months old or younger and lasts for more than three hours daily ...

Daiichi Sankyo and Lilly Receive U.S. FDA Approval for Effient(TM)

...) Important Safety Information about Effient Antiplatelet medicines, including Effient, can increase the risk of bleeding. If patients have unexplained or excessive bleeding while on Effient, they should contact their doctor right away as some bleeding can be serious, and sometimes may lead to death....

Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S.

...in wheat, barley and rye. An autoimmune reaction damages the small intestine and can cause severe diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, weight loss, anemia, unexplained infertility, loss of teeth and even premature or severe osteoporosis. Treatment is mainly a lifelong adherence to a diet free of gluten, a protein. ...

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by Attorney General Eric Holder at the Heat Press Conference on Detroit Takedown

... law enforcement working together can strike back against crime in our communities. These strike forces analyze Medicare data to identify hot spots of unexplained high-billing levels in concentrated areas. Teams of federal, state, and local investigators then work together to investigate fraudulent activity, and...

Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy

...terility . "This is a very important study that will likely influence physicians to reduce the number of stimulated inseminations for patients with unexplained infertility," Elizabeth Ginsburg, president of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, said in a news release from the group. "Adoption of s...

ADHD Drugs Linked to Sudden Death in Kids

... But these unexplained events are exceedingly rare, study finds,,,, ... In the early 1990s, several reports of sudden, unexplained death in children taking these medications began t...sy, Gould and her colleagues found only 10 sudden, unexplained deaths in children taking stimulant medications. ...

Appetite-stimulating hormone is first potential medical treatment for frailty in older women

...n. "As Americans are increasingly living into their 80s and 90s, we need to identify ways to prevent or treat common geriatric conditions, such as unexplained weight loss and frailty, which have serious health consequences," said senior author Anne Cappola, MD, ScM, Assistant Professor of Medicine in Endocri...

The CJ Foundation for SIDS Announces SLEEP IN SAFETY, GROW IN STYLE Initiative

...han 3,798 otherwise healthy infants under 12 months of age die suddenly and unexpectedly every year. In some cases, the cause of death remains totally unexplained and is diagnosed as SIDS: a diagnosis of exclusion, utilized when a thorough investigation does not reveal a clear cause of death. In others, deaths t...

Abbott's TRILIPIX(R) (Fenofibric Acid) in Combination With Rosuvastatin Calcium Helps Patients With Mixed Dyslipidemia and Type 2 Diabetes Meet American Diabetes Association Lipid Targets

... A healthcare provider should be contacted if serious side effects such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness develop. The risk of these side effec...dney disease, nursing mothers, or those allergic to any product ingredient. unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly when occurring with tire...

Abbott and AstraZeneca Extend Relationship to Include Co-Promotion of TRILIPIX(R) (fenofibric acid)

... A healthcare provider should be contacted if serious side effects such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness develop. The risk of these side effec...ney disease, nursing mothers, or those allergic to any product ingredient. unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly when occurring with tire...

Abbott and AstraZeneca Submit New Drug Application to the FDA for CERTRIAD(TM), an Investigational Treatment for Mixed Dyslipidemia

...ients with active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations of hepatic transaminase leve...sm. Patients should be advised to promptly report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly...ers, or those allergic to any product ingredient. unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly...

Lilly Resubmits Cymbalta(R) Supplemental New Drug Application for Chronic Pain to U.S. Food and Drug Administration

...roblems, glaucoma, or diabetes. Patients should talk to their doctor if they have itching, right upper belly pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, or unexplained flu-like symptoms, which may be signs of liver problems. Severe liver problems, sometimes fatal, have been reported. They should also talk to their do...

Journal of Periodontology and the American Journal of Cardiology develop joint clinical recommendations

...ntal evaluation should be considered in patients with atherosclerotic CVD who have: signs or symptoms of gingival disease; significant tooth loss, and unexplained elevation of hs-CRP or other inflammatory biomarkers. A periodontal evaluation of patients with atherosclerotic CVD should include a comprehensive ex...

Environmental pollution increases the risk of liver disease

...e study examined chronic low-level exposure to 111 common pollutants including lead, mercury, PCBs and pesticides and their association with otherwise unexplained liver disease in adults. The specific pollutants included were detectable in 60 percent or more of the 4,500 study subjects. Dr. Cave added that ...

Protect Your Kids' Hearts: Summer Activity Can Trigger Genetic Disorder, Say Results for Life, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association

...paign offer the following tips. Test for Long QT Syndrome if your child has: A family history of Long QT Syndrome or sudden, unexplained death of a family member before age 40. If one person in your family is identified with Long QT Syndrome, your entire family should be tested. ...

Shire to Present New Scientific Data on its ADHD Treatments at a National Scientific Meeting of Psychiatrists on May 18

...story, and physical exam, to assess the presence of cardiac disease. Patients who report symptoms of cardiac disease such as exertional chest pain and unexplained syncope should be promptly evaluated. Use with caution in patients whose underlying medical condition might be affected by increases in blood pressur...

Researchers identify the gene responsible for a rare form of congenital anemia

...ibuted. Subsequently, in collaboration with researchers in the United States, the team identified 10 additional causal mutations of this gene in other unexplained cases of congenital sideroblastic anemia. In collaboration with the laboratory of Dr. Louis Saint-Amant of the Universit de Montral's Department of Pa...

Women's Gynecological Exams: Another Victim of the Troubled Economy?

...ducate women about early signs and symptoms." Women should pay heed to the following symptoms: Upset stomach or heartburn unexplained weight loss or gain Fatigue Menstrual changes Pain during intercourse Back pain Constipation ...

FDA Recalls Dietary Supplements Tied to 1 Death, Liver Damage

...onal if they are experiencing any symptoms of liver injury, which can include jaundice and brown urine, nausea, vomiting as well as unusual tiredness, unexplained itching and loss of appetite," said Dr. Linda Katz, interim chief medical officer at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), part of...

Metametrix Announces New Toxic Effects Profiles to Help Combat Growing Concerns About Toxicity and Health

...cals from various sources including work environments, toxic spills, and industrial land, air, and water pollutants. Additionally, those patients with unexplained chronic conditions may consider testing for toxic burden. The new profiles include: AccuChem Chlorinated Pesticides Profile - Thi...

Heart Screening Not Effective for Type 2 Diabetics

...tory of heart disease or have symptoms of cardiac problems, such as the chest pain called angina, feeling of tightness and heaviness in the chest, and unexplained shortness of breath on exertion, Young said. One possible reason for the negative finding in the study is that plans for the trial were made eight ...

American Heart Association Leads Efforts to Reduce Preventable Deaths and Rehospitalizations for Heart Failure Patients

...g C. Fonarow M.D., chair of the GWTG Steering Committee. "While evidence-based, guideline recommended therapies are available, there are marked gaps, unexplained variations, and disparities in their use. GWTG-HF helps hospitals provide the highest quality patient centered care and ensures the right patient get...

Video: CRESTOR(R) Reduced Risk of Blood Clots in the Veins

...t of this product, in patients with active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations of hepatic transaminase levels, in women who are preg...s diagnosed or suspected. All patients should be advised to promptly report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malais...

Saving Money While Protecting Your Health in Tough Economic Times

...fference to you and your whole family." What Caused Barb's Sudden Heart Attack ? When wife, mom and runner Barb Hankwitz had a sudden and unexplained heart attack several years ago, Dr. Dall used an advanced diagnostic tool (NMR LipoProfile) to detect the presence of heart disease risk which tradit...

ASGE's Birthday e-Card Reminds Recipients to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer!

...blood in your stools, narrower than normal stools, unexplained abdominal pain, unexplained change in bowel habits, unexplained anemia, and...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Do You Know What Your Screening Options Are?

...blood in your stools, narrower than normal stools, unexplained abdominal pain, unexplained change in bowel habits, unexplained anemia, and...

Big-hearted fish reveals genetics of cardiovascular condition

...n, both during the time that vertebrates make the cardiovascular system and later in life," says Kahn. "Its loss later in life confers this previously unexplained disease, cerebral cavernous malformation." CCM proteins, along with the receptor HEG, are responsible for building properly formed blood and lympha...

CRESTOR Cuts Risk of Stroke by Nearly Half in JUPITER Study

...t of this product, in patients with active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations of hepatic transaminase levels, in women who are preg...s diagnosed or suspected. All patients should be advised to promptly report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malais...

Being Heart Smart Just Makes Sense

...y Physicians (ACEP). "Everyone knows that a heart attack can start with severe chest pains. But early signs can also include shortness of breath, unexplained weakness or palpitations," Dr. Nick Jouriles, ACEP president, said in a news release from the organization. Heart disease is the leading cause of d...