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As reported in the San Francisco Chronicle, an Oakland environmental group warned in a recent study that nurses are being exposed to harmful chemicals. I ronically, the exposure is from chemicals used to keep the hospital clean and treat patients. The group sites "heavy-duty cleaners and latex to chemotherapy drugs" could have long term effects on the nurses health. A study conducted by the Environmental Working Group and Health Care Without Harm, evaluated nursing exposure to 11 common chemicals use in healthcare, including anesthesia gas, hand disinfectants, cleaning agents and chemicals used for sterilization. The study notes that exposure may increase the risk of cancer, asthma and miscarriage rates for nurses that are exposed.
The frightening part of all this is that the nurses are unknowingly being exposed - the study notes that nurses may not even be aware that job related chemical exposure is an issue.
Check out the full story on nurses and chemical exposure here >>>
Vitamin D – It Does your Body Good
It has been said time and again how important it is to make sure that you eat your daily does of vitamins, or that there is a supplement that you take in its place. Studies have proven this to be true. In a recent revelation, Vitamin D seems to increase the vitality of life, and decrease the time of one’s inevitable death. Published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, and released on September 10, it has been proven that Vitamin D is indeed beneficial for living a longer and healthier life. It has also been augmented that Vitamin D is perhaps the only vitamin that is truly beneficial for daily vitamin intake, which has totally debunked many of the statements that vitamins are needed on a daily basis. As with any vitamin that is consumed, it is best to do so in moderation. Having too many vitamins in one’s system is quite potent to the body, and it has a difficult time regulating all of the vitamins.
Consumer Health - Diabetes
Studies that were announced this week have proven that a steady and consistent routine of exercise is good for the blood sugar levels in diabetics. Diabetics are represented in this country by an alarming 2.8 million men and women. Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, is what is affected most by these recent studies. With a combination of strength training and exercise, diabetics that were in the study had an almost 10% drop in their blood sugar levels overall, a rate that they are sure to be proud of.
This is indeed positive news for diabetics. This means that those that have diabetes and who begin to do both the weight loss and training can reduce the amount of insulin that is needed in their bodies every day. Above all, they are well on their way to a happier and healthier style of living!
Public Health - Disease - Consumer Health
This week, it was announced that a 32 year old Californian man was diagnosed with the first case of the West Nile Virus. It is not entirely known where or how he contracted the virus, but he is out of the hospital and recovering now. While in the hospital, he suffered from a high fever and persistent headaches. The gentleman went an entire month with these symptoms prior to finally going to the doctor to have them examine him.
It is advised that anyone that has these symptoms for the same amount of time as he had, that they need to go to the doctor as soon as possible. Thanks to the proper treatments and rehabilitation, the man was released from the hospital on Monday, September 17. He seems to be in good spirits, and is looking forward to his full recovery.
Healthcare Industry Today
Hospital - Cosumer Health
When we see a doctor walking down a hall, be it in their offices or at a hospital, their white lab jackets are carrying tons of germs and diseases. This statement was made by administrators in Britain. Other clothing fashions that were affected in the hospital were neckties and jewelry. It was stated that neckties where not in the least bit clean, as they are often worn time and again before finally cleaning them. The health officials in Britain fear that the doctors will carry contagious and possibly deadly diseases while traveling from room to room seeing patients. Effective Monday, the doctors must be in full complaisance with the dress code. However, although this is a new regulation that has been passed, others were already in effect regarding neckties. British health officials had asked their doctors last year to please disregard their neckties at home, as they were not deemed as necessary anyhow.
Consumer Health - Vitamins
It has been said time and again how important it is to make sure that you eat your daily does of vitamins, or that there is a supplement that you take in its place. Studies have proven this to be true. In a recent revelation, Vitamin D seems to increase the vitality of life, and decrease the time of one’s inevitable death. Published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, and released on September 10, it has been proven that Vitamin D is indeed beneficial for living a longer and healthier life. It has also been augmented that Vitamin D is perhaps the only vitamin that is truly beneficial for daily vitamin intake, which has totally debunked many of the statements that vitamins are needed on a daily basis. As with any vitamin that is consumed, it is best to do so in moderation. Having too many vitamins in one’s system is quite potent to the body, and it has a difficult time regulating all of the vitamins.
Health Regulation
There is a new ADHD drug that is being reviewed by the FDA. The FDA is giving the drug a thorough investigation to make sure that there will not be any heart problems in both children and adults. Although this is a serous investigation, the end result of a positive ADHD drug that can be made available for consumption is always on the lookout from those who suffer with the disease. According to various reports, the FDA had begun its preliminary research, but had to halt the process due to financial set backs.
The FDA does, however, have every plan to reinstate the investigation process of the drug once there are additional funds that can be use for the medication. The FDA plans to research 500,000 patients who were diagnosed to take the medication. This should prove to be beneficial for study and trends.
Pharma Industry News
