FDA Warns Plavix May Be Ineffective In Some People
Mar 12th, 2010 · People with a weak liver enzyme don't get the blood-thinning benefit of Plavix. Asians are the most like to have the problem.
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Snowboarder's Liver Transplant Revs 'New Engine'
Feb 27th, 2010 · Snowboarder Chris Klug's career almost ended after the 1998 Olympics because of liver disease. But he got a transplant a decade ago, and went on to take a bronze medal in 2002 — likely the only Olympic medal won by a transplant recipient. Now, Klug is back once again for the Vancouver games.
Remembering Jazz Trumpeter Lester Bowie
Oct 8th, 2009 · The noted trumpeter was on was only 58 when he died of liver cancer in 1999. Despite his short career, Bowie made significant contributions to jazz, exploring the avant-garde with techniques like blats, growls and half-valve effects.
Steve Jobs Returns To Stage At Apple Event
Sep 9th, 2009 · Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs has returned to his showman role, taking the stage Wednesday at a product launch event for the first time since his nearly six-month-long medical leave. Jobs, who had a liver transplant this spring, got a standing ovation. The CEO unveiled a new iPod Nano with a built-in video camera, sound recording and speaker.
Cincinnati Pops Director Erich Kunzel Dies At 74
Sep 2nd, 2009 · Award-winning conductor Erich Kunzel has died at the age of 74. He had been diagnosed with liver, colon and pancreatic cancer in April. Kunzel headed the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra since it was founded three decades ago. He had led the National Symphony on the Capitol lawn in nationally televised Memorial Day and Independence Day concerts since 1991. Janelle Gelfand, music critic for The Enquirer in Cincinnati talks with Renee Montagne about Kunzel's work.
Acetaminophen Concerns Prompt FDA Recommendation
Jul 4th, 2009 · A panel of experts from the Food and Drug Administration has recommended lowering levels of acetaminophen in prescription and over-the-counter drugs because of concerns about liver damage. Host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Joanne Silberner about the proposed changes.
FDA Panel Advises Smaller Doses Of Painkillers
Jun 30th, 2009 · The Food and Drug Administration's panel voted 21-16 to lower the current maximum dose of nonprescription acetaminophen, which is 4 grams, or eight pills per day. Taking more than that can cause potentially fatal liver damage.
Is Apple Obliged To Say More About CEO's Health?
Jun 25th, 2009 · A hospital that performed a liver transplant on Apple CEO Steve Jobs said he got the liver because he had "end-stage liver disease" and was the sickest patient on the list. Apple has been mum about his health status beyond saying Jobs would take six months off to deal with a "hormonal imbalance." Should Apple have disclosed more about his condition to investors?
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