Best health news articles 01 2008

	Genetic testing can gauge prostate cancer risk Genetic testing of DNA in a blood sample can determine which men are likely to develop prostate cancer, as five genetic variants previously associated with prostate cancer risk have a strong cumulative effect. Prostate Cancer - Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, USA
	Cancer stem cells causing childhood leukemia found A breakthrough study of identical twins has for the first time confirmed the existence of cancer stem cells that cause the most common form of childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) – backing evidence that this childhood cancer starts in the womb. The research should lead to less aggressive treatment for childhood ALL and provides the hope of new, more effective drugs. Leukemia - Leukaemia Research, UK
	Gay men vulnerable to infectious MRSA superbug bacteria Sexually active gay men are many times more likely than others to acquire a new, highly antibiotic-resistant strain of the so-called MRSA bacteria widely know as the "superbug," a UCSF-led study shows. MRSA - University of California, San Francisco, USA
	GVAX cancer immunotherapy improves prostate cancer survival Cell Genesys, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEGE) announced that the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) for VITAL-1, the first of two ongoing Phase 3 clinical trials of GVAX immunotherapy for prostate cancer, has completed a pre-planned interim analysis and has recommended that the study continue, as GVAX cancer immunotherapy improves prostate cancer patients survival. Prostate Cancer - Cell Genesys, USA
	Probiotics in yoghurt affect metabolism Probiotics, such as yoghurt drinks containing live bacteria, have a tangible effect on the metabolism. The research is the first to look in detail at how probiotics change the biochemistry of bugs known as gut microbes, which live in the gut and which play an important part in a person's metabolic makeup. Metabolism - Imperial College London, UK
	Surgical site infections common after breast surgery Infections at the incision site occurred in more than 5 percent of patients following breast surgery and cost them more than $4,000 each in hospital-related expenses, revealed in a US study. Mastectomy - Archives of Surgery, USA
	Toronto Public Health investigating rabies exposures Toronto Public Health is investigating human exposure to rabies from dogs purchased at a Toronto flea market. One puppy purchased at booth #1513 at Dr. Flea's Hwy 27 and Albion Rd. Flea Market on Sunday, January_13 tested positive for rabies after being brought to the Toronto Humane Society. Rabies - Toronto Public Health, Canada
	Stricter warnings for botox, myobloc botulinum injections The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should immediately increase its warnings and directly warn patients and doctors about the use of botulinum toxin – available as Botox and Myobloc – because of serious adverse reactions, including deaths, linked to the drug, Public Citizen said in a petition filed with the FDA. Botulinum - Public Citizen, USA
	Ongoing review of cholesterol drug Vytorin The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public that the agency will conduct a review of Merck and Schering Plough's recent trial once the FDA receives the final study results. Cholesterol - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USA
	Pediatricians call for cancellation of ABC's ELI STONE premiere The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is demanding ABC cancel the opening episode of "Eli Stone" scheduled for Thursday, January 31. As reported in The New York Times, the episode features a lawyer who argues in court that a vaccine caused a child's autism. Autism - American Academy of Pediatrics, USA
	Breast size predicts type 2 diabetes risk Elevated waist circumference and body mass index (BMI), both traditional measures of obesity, are accepted risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Girls who are obese experience earlier onset of puberty and possibly greater breast development. Young women with a larger bra cup size may be at higher risk of diabetes in adulthood, says a new study led by St. Michael's Hospital physician Joel Ray. Diabetes - Canadian Medical Association Journal, Canada

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