ANH-Intl News Alerts: Week 43, 2014
Money for dementia, resignation in EC, sugar, herbicide harm, curcumin, chromium, NRDC sues EPA (Source: Alliance for Natural Health)
Source: Alliance for Natural Health - October 22, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sophie Tags: Agent orange Annie S. Anderson attention CCD chromium curcumin DG SANCO Dow AgroScience EC EFSA EPA europe European Anti-Fraud Office fatigue glyphosate herbicide honeybees international mood NDA NRDC obesity OL Source Type: news
Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval For REBEL™ Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has received FDA approval for the REBEL™ Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System, the company's latest generation bare-metal stent for the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - July 23, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Summary Information for: REBEL Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System (Monorail and Over-the-Wire)
Labeling, Approval Order, and Summary of Safety and Effectiveness for REBEL Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System (Monorail and Over-the-Wire) (P130030). (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - July 23, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Surge in number of mobile phone skin allergies caused by nickel and chromium
Nickel and chromium metals in the buttons and cases are sparking painful and unsightly rashes, blisters and dry flaky patches on cheeks, chins and ears. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 22, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Allergic Reactions From Cell Phones by Nickel and Chromium Metals
Despite efforts to control allergen release in phones, many phones on the market release levels of metals, such as nickel and chromium, which are sufficient to induce ACD, according to an article in Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The article is available on the Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology website. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - May 22, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Chrome Versus Chromium
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between chrome and chromium? Chromium is an element. It is a hard, corrosion-resistant transition metal. Chrome, which you may see as decorative ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
Source: About.com Chemistry - May 16, 2014 Category: Chemistry Source Type: news
Boston Scientific Launches Promus PREMIER™ Everolimus-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System In Japan
Continuing to advance leading drug-eluting stent (DES) technology, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has launched the Promus PREMIER™ Everolimus-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System in Japan. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - May 6, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Nutrition 21, LLC Announces A Multi-Year Chromium Picolinate Agreement...
Nutrition 21, LLC (“Nutrition 21”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-year license agreement with Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (“Church & Dwight”) for the use of chromium...(PRWeb April 22, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11781083.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 22, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
California to set chromium limit for drinking water supplies
The California Department of Public Health has submitted a final regulation setting a limit of 10 parts per billion in public drinking water supplies.The state Department of Public Health is adopting the nation's first-ever drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen found in water supplies across the state. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)
Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - April 16, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Are chromium supplements helpful in lowering blood sugar levels?
(University of Miami) A new study by a University of Miami researcher analyzes nearly three decades of data on the effect of chromium supplementation on blood sugar and concludes that chromium supplements are not effective at lowering fasting blood sugar in healthy individuals, or diabetics. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 9, 2014 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Boston Scientific Receives CE Mark Approval For REBEL™ Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System
Continuing to advance leading stent technology, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) has received CE Mark approval for the REBEL™ Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System, the company's latest generation bare metal stent for the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - March 14, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval For Promus PREMIER™ Everolimus-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System
Continuing to advance leading drug-eluting stent (DES) technology, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Promus PREMIER™ Everolimus-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System, the company's next-generation durable polymer drug-eluting stent (DES). (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - November 26, 2013 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Nutrition 101: Chromium
(HealthCastle.com) Chromium is a metal. It is known as an essential trace mineral because very small amounts of chromium are necessary for human health. It is interesting to note that the chromium in our bodies is the same metal used in the chrome plating for cars.
Recommended Intakes
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for chromium are shown below:
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - October 18, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Cobalt-Chromium Everolimus-Eluting Stents Best in STEMICobalt-Chromium Everolimus-Eluting Stents Best in STEMI
Cobalt-chromium everolimus-eluting stents are the best stents for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), according to a new meta-analysis. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Federal Jurisdiction Affirmed In New Jersey Class Action Alleging Chromium Exposure
NEWARK, N.J. - A judge presiding over a putative class action alleging exposure to hexavalent chromium from a Jersey City, N.J., chromate refinery issued an amended scheduling order May 21 to set a June 19 telephone conference for discovery issues; the judge also entered an order May 20 adopting a federal magistrate judge's recommendation to retain jurisdiction (Latreica Smith, et al. v. Honeywell International Inc., et al., No. 10-3345, D. N.J.; 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 72995; See 6/6/11, Page 17). (Source: LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News)
Source: LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News - June 7, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
