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Puerto Vallarta Health News: January 2010
 Pamela Thompson
As we move in to 2010, we at HealthCare Resources have a whole bunch of clinics, activities & events scheduled to assist & enlighten you! This is a long newsletter, so settle in, grab a cup of coffee, pull out your calendar & let us help you to fulfill some of those New Year's resolutions.
What US Health Care Overhaul Likely Means for You
 Jordan Rau
Now that the Senate has passed a hotly debated health care bill, Congress is headed to the next step: House of Representatives-Senate negotiations in January to hammer out a final version. Given the Senate's difficulty in passing a bill, the final legislation is likely to tilt strongly toward that chamber's version. Here's where things stand and how you might be affected.
New Tool in the Fight Against Mosquito-Borne Disease: A Microbial 'Mosquito Net'
 Cathleen Genova
Earlier this year, researchers showed that they could cut the lives of disease-carrying mosquitoes in half by infecting them with a bacterium they took from fruit flies. Now, a new report in the December 24th issue of Cell, a Cell Press publication, suggests that their strategy might do one better.
Swine Flu Vaccine Administered to 60 Million in U.S.
 Tom Randall
At least 60 million Americans have received the swine flu vaccine out of 111 million doses available as of this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported today.
Researchers Find New Patterns in H1N1 Deaths
 Keely Savoie
Brazilian researchers have performed the first-ever autopsy study to examine the precise causes of death in victims of the H1N1 swine flu.
Twin Study Identifies Factors Associated with Skin Aging
 Christina DeAngelis
Smoking, being heavier, not using sunscreen and having had skin cancer appear to be associated with sun damage and aging of skin on the face, according to report based on a study of twins in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology.
Compound Found to Safely Counter Deadly Bird Flu
 Yoshihiro Kawaoka
A study published this week suggests that a new compound, one on the threshold of final testing in humans, may be more potent and safer for treating "bird flu" than the antiviral drug best known by the trade name Tamiflu.
 Why Not Try a Yoga Vacation Beside the Sea in Sayulita?
 Canwest News
Via Yogais a Seattle-based tour operator that runs yoga and surf retreats in Sayulita, Mexico, located 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Via Yoga is offering $300 in savings on any six-night retreat in 2010.
 Is It a Stroke? Recognize It’s an Emergency
 Stacey Singer
A stroke happens when a blood clot goes to the brain, or a blood vessel ruptures. Brain tissue nearby begins to die. Knowing the warning signs of stroke, and treating them as a medical emergency, could save your life.
Brazil Toddler Stable After Needles Removed
 Bradley Brooks
A Brazilian toddler was awake and breathing on his own Saturday after doctors removed four life-threatening sewing needles from around one of his lungs and his heart, but he was likely to face more surgery in the coming days, a hospital director said.
New Research on Cannabis and Adolescence
 Rebecca Burns
Canadian teenagers are among the largest consumers of cannabis worldwide. The damaging effects of this illicit drug on young brains are worse than originally thought.
Hospital Medasist Offers Detox Program
 Pamela Thompson
Hospital Medasist is pleased to announce the implementation of a new bi-lingual Detox Program (drugs-alcohol). This four day inpatient plan provides an integrated assessment, both physical and mental, for individuals struggling with addiction, as well as support for family members.
Spotlight on Vallarta: Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery in Puerto Vallarta
 SF Productions
Can you say "Phacoemulsification?" Dr. Jose Antonio Rodriguez can not only pronounce it, he is the first board-certified ophthomologist in Puerto Vallarta to use this state-of-the-art cataract removal technology on cataract patients.
Native Mexican Design Meets High Fashion at Los Arroyos Verdes
 Roberta Rand
The designs of up-and-coming clothing designer Ximena Cortes were the highlight of a fashion, interior design and beauty product showcase held at Los Arroyos Verdes Resort & Spa, near Bucerias, Mexico, last month.
Tax Sugary Drinks to Fight the Flab, Says Expert
 Kate Kelland
If Barry Popkin had his way, sugary drinks would be taxed like cigarettes, and the levy would go up and up until societies were weaned off them and stopped piling on weight.
New Doubts Over Tamiflu Anti-Virals
 The Real News Network
Channel 4 questions the claim that Tamiflu could reduce the hospitalizing of patients with Swine flu.
The Year 2010 is Declared as Year of the Lung
 Bobby Ramakant
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) convening at the 40th Union World Conference on Lung Health in Cancun, Mexico, declared the year 2010 as the Year of the Lung.
Local and Organic: Still Your Best Choice
 Krystal Frost
The film Food Inc. points out with overwhelming evidence what spurs the huge corporate food giants on, which apparently has nothing with providing wholesome foods to Americans. We have more options here in Mexico, where it's still less expensive to buy veggies and fruits than a burger and fries.
The US Health Care Race to Christmas
 E.J. Dionne Jr.
Getting a health care bill is important on its own, but it's central to establishing Obama's credentials as a domestic reformer and to proving that Democrats are capable of governing.
Implementation of Right to Health of Indigenous Peoples Essential to Stop TB
Bobby Ramakant
Basic human rights as enjoyed by others have not benefitted indigenous peoples. Therefore the respect and recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples is critical to our dignity and survival.
Federal Government is Working to Include Persons with Disabilities: President Calderón
 Suzanne Stephens Waller
President Felipe Calderón confirmed the Federal Government's commitment to work for the development and inclusion of persons with disabilities, "Not as a gift or as a concession or as charity but as elementary recognition of their human rights."
Major Impacts of Climate Change Expected on Mental Health
 Melanie Haberstroh
Leading mental health researchers are warning that some of the most important health consequences of climate change will be on mental health, yet this issue is unlikely to be given much attention at the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen next week.
Most Americans Want Public Option, But...
 Reuters
Most Americans would like to see a "public option" in health insurance reform but doubt anything Congress does will lower costs or improve care in the short term, according to a poll released on Thursday.
PBS Reporter Comments on Medicare in Mexico Debate
 PVNN
News Hour senior correspondent Ray Suarez was among the PBS news crew present at the Medicare town hall meeting that took place on November 20th at Hacienda San Angel in Puerto Vallarta. In a recent Guadalajara Reporter article, Suarez gave his views on the campaign to bring Medicare to Mexico.
Pirated Flu Shots on Rise in Mexico
 Rocio Zayas
Leave it to Mexico's black market to pick up on the lack of availability and come out with its own version of an H1N1 vaccination.
An Open Invitation from SETAC on World AIDS Day
 Paco Arjona
As part of the December 1st celebration here in Puerto Vallarta, World AIDS Day will be commemorated by The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Community Center SETAC, where qualified and certified English speaking counselors will be providing free rapid testing.
10 Hangover Myths Debunked
 Family Health Guide
Almost everyone you know seems to have a sure fire theory about how to have a big night out and still avoid the dreaded hangover. Some just don’t add up while others can leave you feeling even worse.
Diabetes Cases to Double and Costs to Triple by 2034
 John Easton
In the next 25 years, the number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double, increasing from 23.7 million in 2009 to 44.1 million in 2034. Over the same period, spending on diabetes will almost triple, rising from $113 billion to $336 billion, even with no increase in the prevalence of obesity.
Health Without Borders: Medical Tourism
 Bill Kettler
Many medical travelers stick to the simple stuff, such as getting a cavity filled by a dentist in Mexico. Others, like Krois, go abroad for major procedures — an artificial hip, a new knee or even coronary artery bypass surgery.
Ada Opens Aura Spa in Luxurious Marina Vallarta Facility
 Bob Cohen
Ada, perhaps the most popular massage therapist in Puerto Vallarta for the last ten years in the same location in the downtown area has opened her own new spa in Marina Vallarta at Albatros 285. Named Aura Spa, the facility occupies a large private home on the golf course in Marina Vallarta.
Sobriety Under the Sun: Alcoholics Anonymous 8th Annual English Speaking Convention in Puerto Vallarta January 2010
 Bob Cohen
The local English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group will be hosting their 8th annual "Sobriety Under the Sun" AA convention at the NH Krystal Resort on January 29-31, 2010. This year's theme will be "Mind, Body, Spirit."
Endoscopic Breast Surgery: A New Hope for Cancer Patients
 Shobha Shukla
Dr Eisuke Fukuma, Director of Breast Cancer, Kameda Medical Centre at Chiba, Japan, has done pioneering work in the field of endoscopic breast surgery and cryosurgery as a nonsurgical ablation.
Alarming Trend - Antiviral Therapy to Treat Hepatitis C is Declining in the US
 Dawn Peters
Researchers from the University of Michigan determined that only 663,000 of the approximately 3.9 million Americans with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection received antiviral therapy between 2002 and 2007.
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