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Woman gets 10 years for kidnapping Lubbock baby  -  25 Mar 2008
KTEN,Investigators say Jones in June 2006 took the baby, who suffered from jaundice, from the child's home. The mother, Erica Ysasaga, says Jones befriended her

HEALTH-PARAGUAY: Vaccination, Anyone?  -  25 Mar 2008
Inter Press Service (subscription),Liver failure causes jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes), which gives yellow fever its name. According to the US Centres for Disease

Do you have a lethal taste for luxury?  -  25 Mar 2008
Daily Mail,..."Others may present with jaundice or swelling of the abdomen because there's a lot of fluid present. "These three things are all signs of quite advanced

Feral Children's Debut LP To Be Unleashed On Sarathan Records July 8  -  25 Mar 2008
Top40-Charts.com,..."Jaundice Giraffe," a staple on KEXP, begins with a ghostly synth line before various falsetto "woos" take over, leading into guttural yelps and tribal

Patients and families consider palliative care  -  25 Mar 2008
Denver Post,Within days, Doris Miller was at St. Joseph, diagnosed with bile-duct cancer, which caused the jaundice. "The team, they spent half a day with us, talking.

Neonatal jaundice is common but often harmless  -  Mar 19, 2008
The Post,LAHORE: Jaundice is common but often harmless in newborns; it can become complicated if left untreated. Jaundice in newborn babies is due to breakdown of a

FDA issues alert about HIV drug Prezista  -  Mar 24, 2008
United Press International...is suspected of contributing to several hepatic events, including liver failure, destruction of liver tissue, cirrhosis, hepatitis and jaundice.

Jaundice: Why your baby may look yellow  -  Mar 10, 2008
CNNBy Judy Fortin ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Jaundice is a common condition that affects six out of 10 newborns, according to the March of Dimes.

Two tragedies, one cause  -  Mar 23, 2008
Calcutta Telegraph,At the Ahmedabad municipal hospital, initial reports said the warmer in which premature babies or those suffering from neonatal jaundice had been kept,

Light Therapy Helps Newborns Jaundice  -  Mar 14, 2008
Central Florida News 13|,..."Jaundice refers, literally, to the yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes of babies who have high bilirubin levels in their blood," said Dr. Anne Hansen

Neonatal Jaundice – Get Full Information With Its Therapies  -  Mar 12, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,Jaundice however, is not a disease itself, but a disorder of the liver. Red blood cells are constantly being broken down by the spleen.

Jaundice – Symptoms, Types and Natural Remedies  -  Mar 12, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,Jaundice is not a disease but rather a sign that can occur in many different diseases. Jaundice is the yellowish staining of the skin and sclerae (the

How to Get Rid of Jaundice  -  Mar 12, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,Rarely, when severe jaundice doesn't respond to other treatments, a baby may need an exchange transfusion of blood. This involves repeatedly withdrawing

Jaundice cases on the rise in the city  -  Mar 11, 2008
Daily News & Analysis,Hepatitis A infection, commonly known as viral hepatitis or jaundice, has cropped up in some areas in Mumbai. Akhila Kale, 13, a resident of Thane

More jaundice cases reported, Health dept says situation under control  -  Mar 10, 2008
Expressindia.com,Ludhiana, March 10 While eight new cases of jaundice have been reported from Kot Mangal Singh locality, new cases have also surfaced in other parts of the

Jaundice strikes Kot Mangal Singh locality, 30 cases reported  -  Mar 9, 2008
Ludhiana Newsline,Ludhiana, March 9 Nearly 30 cases of jaundice have surfaced in the Kot Mangal Singh locality of the city reportedly due to contaminated water supply in the

Fighting With A Disease Called Jaundice  -  Mar 1, 2008
TamilStar.com,The word jaundice is derived from a French word called as jaune, which means yellow. It is a very common condition which is seen in newborn babies which can

'Fuel shortage to be over soon'  -  Mar 18, 2008
Times of India,Responding to call attention notice of Mangat Rai Bansal on spread of jaundice in Bareta Mandi, minister local government Manoranjan Kalia said underground

Jaundice hits Operation Gajendra  -  Feb 26, 2008
Newindpress,He is down with jaundice for the past 10 days and had to be moved to Vizag on Tuesday as his condition turned critical. According to his family members,

Liver Injury Linked to Darunavir (Prezista)  -  Mar 21, 2008
MedPage Today,Patients should seek medical attention if they have unexplained fatigue, anorexia, nausea, jaundice, abdominal pain, or dark urine.

Phototherapy for Neonatal Jaundice  -  Feb 27, 2008
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of

Sharon in line for top honour  -  Mar 20, 2008
Ipswich Evening Star,Ryan's mum, Joanne Wilkinson, said she and her partner, Martin, 26, had been extremely worried when their little boy developed jaundice and turned bright

Little warning  -  Mar 24, 2008
Chester DailyLocal.com,...the cells of the pancreas become malignant, they multiply, grow and block the flow of pancreatic enzymes as well as the bile ducts, leading to jaundice.

Warmer short-circuit kills infant  -  Mar 12, 2008
Times of India,The infant was undergoing photo-therapy treatment for jaundice. The distraught mother, Kamlesh Devi, has alleged that when she spotted the fire and called

15 Hepatitis Infections Tied to Ex-Nurse  -  Mar 24, 2008
TIMESymptoms vary but can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pain and jaundice. Court records show Jones tested positive for hepatitis C after the

A Stealthy Opponent  -  Mar 6, 2008
NewsweekPatients who do not have jaundice generally experience pain and are not usually likely candidates for surgery. Staren stresses that the difficult physical

Swayze's family speaks out about his treatment  -  Mar 13, 2008
New Zealand Herald,He said: "Patrick noticed some weight loss and jaundice and decided to go to the doctors. It was almost like, 'Hey, it's time to get a check up anyway,

Stars support Patrick Swayze over cancer  -  Mar 7, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,As the disease becomes more advanced, a person may get jaundice with their skin and whites of their eyes becoming yellow. If caught early enough,

Pancreatic cancer a brutal killer  -  Mar 5, 2008
Stuff.co.nz,The most common physical sign can be jaundice. Most medical treatment currently involves caring for the patient and minimising pain, while assisting family.

Elan down on Tysabri liver reports  -  Feb 27, 2008
RTE.ie,The FDA said Tysabri should be discontinued in patients with jaundice or other evidence of significant liver injury. Elan shares were down 4% on the New

Patrick Swayze stays optimistic in spite of pancreatic cancer ...  -  Mar 6, 2008
Pravda,Jaundice occurs when the tumor grows and obstructs the common bile duct, which runs partially through the head of the pancreas.

Pancreatic Cancer -- What You Need to Know About Prevention and ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
PR Web (press release),Symptoms of pancreatic cancer don't usually appear until the tumor obstructs nearby bile ducts, leading to jaundice, or grows large enough to cause

BARACLUDE(R) (entecavir) Data Continue to Demonstrate Low ...  -  Mar 24, 2008
CNNMoney.com (press release)People should call their healthcare provider right away if they get any of the following signs of liver problems: yellowing (jaundice) of the skin or the

Patrick Swayze Has Pancreatic Cancer  -  Mar 6, 2008
WebMDIf the tumor is in the head of the pancreas, it may cause jaundice, so these tumors are easier to find early. In these cases, the jaundice is characterized

Your Health Matters: March 13th Edition  -  Mar 13, 2008
WTVH,The March of Dimes reports six out of 10-newborn babies develops jaundice...a yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes in babies with high bilirubin levels

Hepatitis B virus attacks live  -  Mar 24, 2008
The Flint Journal - MLive.com,Symptoms include yellow skin or eyes (jaundice), tiredness, fever, joint pain, no appetite, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain and vomiting.

NOTTINGHAM TOT'S LIVER DISEASE FIGHT  -  Mar 3, 2008
This is Nottingham,Samuel's yellow colouring - a sign of jaundice - was not getting better and eventually he was sent for tests at the Queen's Medical Centre.

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Launches Ciprofloxacin Injection, USP, 5%  -  Mar 24, 2008
Pharmaceutical Online (press release),Less common adverse effects include seizure, psychological episodes, jaundice, diarrhea, numbness or tingling, or chest pain or palpitations.

Karate kids help children's aid group  -  Feb 27, 2008
Central Maine Morning Sentinel,By Morning Sentinel staff 02/28/2008 By Morning Sentinel staff Doctors at Inland Hospital's Birthing Center at one time sent infants with jaundice to a

FDA Warns of Tysabri Liver Risk  -  Feb 27, 2008
WebMDDoctors should tell patients about the risk and stop Tysabri in patients with jaundice or other signs (such as lab tests) of significant liver injury,

Kin hope for corpse to wake up, worship it for 3 days  -  Feb 26, 2008
Siasat Daily,He did not believe in taking any medicines for jaundice. Few hours after the announcement, he died, but those around believed his words and waited for him

OUTCOME IS BLEAK  -  Mar 5, 2008
Mirror.co.uk,Jaundice can be the first real noticeable symptom. It is possible to survive after part of the pancreas has been removed. But if the cancer is diagnosed too

Kelly Grubb and family are coming home this weekend  -  Mar 5, 2008
Cut Bank Pioneer Press,Patty reported Kelly has been miserable with stomach discomfort from the narcotics they are giving her for pain control, but her jaundice is fading and

Rains leave many gasping for health  -  Mar 21, 2008
Hindu,The Out Patient Department of the hospital has seen six cases of typhoid, 12 cases of amoebiasis, and three cases of jaundice in the last four days.

Tropical travel tips to make your jouney a safe and happy one  -  Feb 29, 2008
Out & About,The signs and symptoms of both types of Hepatitis include: Jaundice (yellowing of the skin), fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea and

Combined Stenting And Photodynamic Therapy Improves Survival In ...  -  Mar 11, 2008
Science Daily (press release)Successful therapy was defined by relief of cholangitis (infection caused by biliary blockage), jaundice and pruritis (itching) with a decrease of bilirubin

Biogen issues warning on Tysabri  -  Feb 27, 2008
Washington Business Journal,In the letter, the company states patients should stop taking Tysabri if they develop jaundice or other symptoms of liver injury. Tysabri, which is Biogen's

David B. Johnson: Rx TV ads push sales, shopping for doctors  -  Feb 27, 2008
The Capital Times,...kidney stones, heart failure, eczema, an enlarged prostate, glaucoma or yellow jaundice. Do not take this prescription if you have high blood pressure,

GlaxoSmithKline Donation Helps Protect Canadian Olympians Against ...  -  Mar 19, 2008
Canada NewsWire (press release),Hepatitis A can last a few weeks to several months and typical symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, fever, and jaundice.

The View from Sunnybank: Wise, wonderful  -  Mar 23, 2008
Traverse City Record Eagle,Severe jaundice developed. Following extensive tests, a regimen of powerful medications was prescribed; her doctors told her time and rest would tell the

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