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WHO Proposes Strategy For Prevention And Control Of Cancer In The African Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed a strategy to prevent and control cancer, 582 000 cases of which were recorded in the Region in 2002. Cancer of the cervix, breast, liver and prostate as well as Kaposi's sarcoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are the most common forms of cancer in the African Region.
WHO Urges Action To Kick Polio Out Of Nigeria
There is an urgent need to interrupt wild poliovirus in Northern Nigeria, sustain optimum involvement of communities in high-risk areas, and conduct independent monitoring and evaluation of immunization activities at all levels.
Towards Elimination Of Iodine Deficiency Disorders In The African Region
Since the 1990s, Africa has made steady progress in controlling iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), but countries need to intensify elimination efforts, advises the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo. IDD refers to a wide range of health problems associated with inadequate intake of iodine such as goitre, still birth, stunted growth, thyroid deficiency and mental defects.
Africa Makes Modest But Steady Progress In HIV Prevention
African countries have made modest but steady progress in curbing HIV infection since the WHO Regional Office for Africa spearheaded the launch, in 2006, of an initiative to accelerate HIV prevention in the Region.
More Training, Improved Tools Needed For African Health Workers Performing Male Circumcisions, Study Finds
African health workers performing male circumcision in an effort to curb the spread of HIV need better tools and more training to avoid high rates of complications, according to a World Health Organization study published Monday in the WHO Bulletin, Reuters Health reports. The authors conducted the study among 1,007 participants, 298 of whom were physically examined by the authors.
Former Republican Presidential Candidate Says GOP Should Focus More On Health Care In Presidential Election
Former Republican presidential candidate and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Tuesday during a forum about obesity expressed disappointment that the party has not focused more on health care in the presidential election, The Hill reports.
Governments Challenged To Improve The Health Of Women In The African Region
"By virtue of their multiple roles, women constitute a key link in the chain of development, and efforts must be made by African countries to ensure that women are in a state of physical, mental and social well-being to be able to carry out their numerous responsibilities.
Africans Must Curb Harmful Use Of Alcohol
African countries have been called upon to curb the harmful use of alcohol, a practice which experts say poses a serious threat to the Region's health and development efforts. The call was made in Yaoundé, Cameroon, by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, in a report to the annual meeting of health ministers from 46 countries which constitute the WHO African Region.
Scientists Find Gene That Affects Pair-Bonding Behaviour In Men
Scientists studying human Swedish twins and voles have discovered a gene variant involved in producing a hormone that affects monogamy in animals whereby men with two copies of the variant were twice as likely to have had a relationship crisis with their spouse or partner in the last 12 months than men who did not carry the variant.
Study Examines Prevalence Of, Factors For Obesity Among American Indian Youth
"Factors Associated With Overweight Among Urban American Indian Adolescents: Findings From Project EAT," Ethnicity & Disease: The study looked at 246 American Indian boys and girls living in the St. Paul-Minneapolis region who participated in Project EAT, a population-based study of adolescent nutrition and weight.
Health Affairs Web Exclusive Examines Supreme Court Decision About ERISA Conflict Of Interest
"'MetLife V. Glenn': The Court Addresses a Conflict Over Conflicts in ERISA Benefit Administration," Health Affairs: In the Web exclusive, Tim Jost of the Washington and Lee University School of Law discusses a recent U.S.
Pennsylvania Should Not Seek Federal Funding For Abstinence-Only Programs, Editorial Says
For the first time since Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D) took office in 2003, the state Department of Health is seeking $1.7 million in federal funding to support abstinence-only sex education programs for organizations and schools in the state, marking an "abrupt shift" for the Rendell administration, a Philadelphia Inquirer editorial says.
Cellvizio(R) Imaging System Improves Bile Duct Cancer Detection According To A New Study In Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology
A new imaging system that allows physicians to examine tissue at the cellular level from inside the body may now enable them to more effectively diagnose cancer of the bile ducts, according to a new study in the September 2008 issue of the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This cancer, medically known as cholangiocarcinoma, is one of the most difficult to detect and treat.
ORLive Presents: Scoliosis Surgery: A Minimally Invasive Approach
Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, a renowned spinal surgeon at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will demonstrate the use of minimally invasive surgery to treat scoliosis during a live interactive webcast on www.OR-Live.com October 7th at 3 p.m. CDT. Dr.
Health Care Professionals Seeing More Children With Fatty Liver Disease; Condition Prevalent Among Hispanics
As many as 2% to 5% of children older than age five -- most of whom are obese -- are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and the condition seems to be most prevalent among Hispanic children, the AP/San Mateo Daily Journal reports. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is "relatively rare" among black children and more common in boys than girls, according to the AP/Daily Journal.
Georgia Approves HMO Fee To Help Fund State Medicaid Program
The Georgia Department of Community Health board on Thursday approved a plan to charge commercial HMOs the same fee as managed care companies that operate the state's Medicaid program in an effort to make up for a 5% reduction in program funding, the Savannah Morning News reports. The fees are used to draw down federal match funds that are then combined to pay Medicaid managed care plans.
Editorials, Opinion Pieces Comment On Palin, Daughter's Pregnancy, Abstinence-Only Sex Education
Several newspapers recently published editorials and opinion pieces on the announcement by Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R), who opposes abortion rights, will be his vice presidential running mate. Editorials and opinion pieces also discussed Palin's announcement that her 17-year-old daughter, Bristol, is pregnant. Summaries appear below.
Scientists Determine The Genomic Origins Of Lager Yeasts, Published In Genome Research
Yeast, the essential microorganism for fermentation in the brewing of beer, converts carbohydrates into alcohol and other products that influence appearance, aroma, and taste. In a study published online in Genome Research researchers have identified the genomic origins of the lager yeast Saccharomyces pastorianus, which could help brewers to better control the brewing process.
Operating Department Practitioner Struck Off For Failing To Disclose Convictions, UK
Richard Cox, operating department practitioner, has been struck off the HPC Register for failing to disclose his conviction to the HPC and his employer, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.
Women Who Give Birth At California Hospitals Serving Mostly Minority, Low-Income Patients Less Likely Than Others To Breastfeed, Report Indicates
Women who give birth at California hospitals serving mostly non-white, low-income women and children are less likely to breastfeed than women who give birth at other hospitals around the state, according to a report released from the University of California-Davis Human Lactation Center and the Cal
HMOs To Stay In Florida Medicaid Reform Program After Agency For Health Care Administration Agrees To Lower Payment Cuts
Three Florida HMOs have said they will continue participating in a "Medicaid Reform" plan after the Agency for Health Care Administration agreed to reduce payments by an average of 3% on Sept. 1, instead of 5% as previously announced, Florida Health News reports (Florida Health News, 9/2).
Washington Post Examines November Ballot Initiatives On Abortion
The Washington Post on Saturday examined antiabortion-related state ballot initiatives in California, Colorado and South Dakota.The California initiative would require parental notification for minors seeking abortions, according to the Post.
Medicexchange.com Launches Radiology Bookstore In Collaboration With Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Medicexchange PLC (Subsidiary of MGT Capital Investments Inc, Amex: MGT) has launched a large and comprehensive radiology book store, targeted to the needs of radiologists and medical imaging professionals worldwide. Medicexchange.
Obama And McCain Align With Food And Beverage Industries For Child Obesity Platform
Although "Change!" is the common cry among today's Democratic and Republican candidates, like the George W. Bush Administration before, both the Barack Obama and John McCain campaigns have aligned themselves with the Food and Beverage Industries for their approaches to America's Child Obesity public health crisis.
Domestic HIV/AIDS Spending 'Essentially Flat,' Increased 'Efforts To Control' HIV From 'All Levels Of Government' Needed, Editorial Says
It has been "difficult over the years to get a good statistical handle on the size of the AIDS problem in this country," a New York Times editorial says, adding, "But by the latest and most sophisticated measurements, the disease continues to frustrate federal and local efforts to rein it in." A recent report from CDC about annual new HIV infections in the U.S.
Proposed Medical Loss Ratio Requirement In California Would Not Address Rising Health Care Costs, Insurers Say
California health insurers say legislation that would require them to spend at least 85% of premium revenue on health benefit expenses would not address the underlying causes of rising health care costs or improve the quality of care, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Wall Street Journal Examines Growing Fear Of Breast Cancer Among Some Young Girls
The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday examined the growing fear of breast cancer among some young girls that in part is because of information about the disease from the media. Marisa Weiss -- director of breast radiation oncology at Lankenau Hospital in Pennsylvania, founder of Breastcancer.
Neurosciences Institute Discovers Drug Extends Stroke Treatment Time To 24 Hours, Repairs Brain Tissue
Scientists at the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute (BRNI) have discovered that Bryostatin - and a related class of drugs discovered at BRNI - administered 24 hours after stroke can rescue and repair brain tissue. These findings are markedly advanced compared to current stroke treatments that must be administered within three hours and are unable to repair damaged brain tissue.
National Pediculosis Association Marks 25 Years Of Advocating Important Message: 'It's Not About Lice, It's About Kids'
A lot can change in 25 years, but the National Pediculosis Association 's commitment to protecting children from the misuse and abuse of pesticides has never wavered. Each year NPA's signature outreach, the All Out Comb Out, coincides with its sponsorship of National Head Lice Prevention Month and the back to school season.
Philippine Health Department Issues Administrative Order To Address HIV/TB Coinfection
Philippine Health Secretary Francisco Duque recently signed an administrative order aimed at increasing efforts to combat HIV/tuberculosis coinfection, Asia Pulse/Individual.com reports.The order focuses on policies and guidelines for a collaborative approach aimed at decreasing the TB burden among HIV-positive people and decreasing HIV prevalence among people with TB.
More Companies Offering On-Site Health Care Services For Workers
The Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday examined how workplace-based health care centers are "quickly gaining popularity among large employers around the country" who consider them "an attractive perk for employees, but also a way to increase worker productivity and hold down health costs by treating problems early and efficiently.
Former Sen. Thompson Criticizes Obama's Support For Abortion Rights At Republican National Convention
Former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., criticized Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama's (Ill.) support for abortion rights, the Detroit Free Press reports (Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 9/2).
New Forensic Sciences Exhibition Opens At National Museum Of Health And Medicine
The National Museum of Health and Medicine of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (NMHM) is proud to announce the public opening of "RESOLVED: Advances in Forensic Identification of U.S. War Dead." RESOLVED highlights the underlying forensic sciences that have evolved to fulfill our nation's commitment to the identification of U.S.
Optical Regulator Wins Case Against Illegal Online Contact Lens Sales
An Internet retailer was ordered to pay over £60,000 as the General Optical Council (GOC) successfully concluded a criminal prosecution for illegal sales of contact lenses. Vision Direct pleaded guilty to six offences of selling contact lenses without a valid specification and without the supervision of a registered doctor or optician.
U.S. Residents Increasingly Adopting HIV-Positive Children From Abroad, AP/Google.com Reports
U.S. residents increasingly are adopting HIV-positive children from abroad, according to figures from the U.S.-based Adoption Advocates International, the AP/Google.com reports.
Wall Street Journal Examines Insurer WellPoint's Strategy To Raise Premiums, Retain Plan Members
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday examined how WellPoint CEO Angela Braly "is attempting a delicate balancing act: raising premiums enough to placate investors but not so much as to send customers fleeing elsewhere.
New Obama Radio Ad Says McCain Would Make Abortions Illegal
The campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) recently released a radio advertisement in at least seven swing states saying that Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) would make abortions illegal, The Politico reports.
Fast Track Drugs Reach Market Sooner, According To Tufts Center For The Study Of Drug Development
New drugs that receive fast track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) experience shorter clinical and approval times compared to drugs without the designation, according to a recently completed study of the first decade of the fast track program conducted by the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development.
Action Duchenne Funds £200k For New Research For A Cure For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
New research project focuses on stem cell research to counter effects of muscle-wasting disease that affects boys and young men Action Duchenne is funding a £200k research project into Stem Cell research undertaken by medical research scientists at University College London.
Zimbabwe Government Lifts Ban On Aid Groups; Organizations Still Face Difficulties Providing Assistance
Zimbabwe on Friday lifted an almost three-month ban on the work of aid groups in the country, which the government had imposed because it said some of the groups had supported the opposition to President Robert Mugabe, the New York Times reports (Dugger, New York Times, 8/30).
President Bush Signs Law To Ensure Health Benefits For 'Sole Survivor' Veterans
President Bush on Friday signed into law legislation (HR 5825, S 2874) that will guarantee health benefits for "sole survivor" veterans who receive honorable discharges, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Trichoplax Genome Sequenced - 'Rosetta Stone' For Understanding Evolution
Yale molecular and evolutionary biologists in collaboration with Department of Energy scientists produced the full genome sequence of Trichoplax, one of nature's most primitive multicellular organisms, providing a new insight into the evolution of all higher animals.
Edwards Lifesciences Receives FDA Approval For PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Heart Valve
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the world leader in the science of heart valves, announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna mitral heart valve. Edwards will launch the PERIMOUNT Magna mitral valve in the United States immediately.
BMA Scotland Welcomes First Minister's Commitment To NHS General Practice
BMA Scotland welcomed the First Minister's announcement that the Scottish Government is to bring forward a Health Bill which will include measures to close the legal loophole that will prevent commercial companies providing GP services in Scotland.
New Data On The Benefit Of Cardiac Devices In Heart Failure Patients Presented At ESC Congress 2008
New analyses presented during the annual congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) on the effects of cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) in patients with mild heart failure from the REVERSE (Resynchronisation Reverses Remodeling in Systolic Left Ventricular Dysfunction) trial show impr
Agile Therapeutics Achieves Phase 2 Study Endpoints In Key Clinical Trials With New, Innovative Low-Dose Contraceptive Patch
Agile Therapeutics, Inc., announced that it successfully completed two key clinical trials in the development of the company's new, innovative low-dose, once-weekly, contraceptive patch, which the company refers to by its internal product code AG-200-15. The Phase 2b safety and efficacy study successfully met its primary endpoint of ovulation suppression, cycle control and safety.
Less Talk, More Action To Tackle Scotland's Soaring Obesity Epidemic
In advance of a debate on obesity in the Scottish Parliament today [Thursday 4 September], BMA Scotland called on politicians to take tough action to tackle childhood obesity. In a briefing paper sent to MSPs, the BMA outlined its five point plan for tackling chilhood obesity in Scotland.
Walter Reed Evaluation Concludes OraQuick(R) HCV Test Is Preferred Over Other Rapid Tests
OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR), a market leader in oral fluid diagnostics, today announced that an evaluation by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research of the OraQuick® HCV Test, currently in clinical development by OraSure Technologies, was recently released at the Advanced Technology Applications for Combat Casualty Care meeting, sponsored by the Department of Defense.
Positive Phase II Results For FX06 - Fibrin-Derived Peptide For The Treatment Of Reperfusion Injury In Myocardial Infarction
Fibrex Medical, a biopharmaceutical company focusing on cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, announced positive Phase II results for FX06, a peptide for the treatment of reperfusion injury - the damage to heart muscle that results from remedial treatment following a heart attack. The results will be presented at the ESC Congress today in Munich, Germany.
Study Confirms Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Start At Age 50
Colorectal adenomas, the precursor polyps in virtually all colorectal cancers, occur infrequently in younger adults, but the rate sharply increases after age 50. Additionally, African Americans have a higher rate of proximal, or right-sided, polyps, and may have a worse prognosis for survival if the polyps become cancerous.
How Gastric Bypass Rapidly Reverses Diabetes Symptoms
A report in the September Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press, offers new evidence to explain why those who undergo gastric bypass surgery often show greater control of their diabetes symptoms within days. It also helps to explain why lap-band surgery doesn't offer the same instant gratification.
FDA Approvals For Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection USP, 4 Mg (Base)/mL And Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection USP, 10 Mg (Base)/mL
Akorn-Strides, LLC announced the approval of two ANDAs for Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection USP, 4 mg (base)/mL in 1mL, 5 mL, and 30 mL vials, and Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection USP, 10 mg (base)/mL in 10 mL vials. Akorn-Strides, LLC is a Joint Venture that was formed in 2005 by Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRX) and Strides Arcolab Limited (NSE: STAR)(BSE: 532531).
Isolation Measures For Controlling Epidemics - Workshop, 10th September In Washington, DC
Six weeks after South Africa's Cape High Court authorized mandatory isolation of patients with extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Stimson's Global Health Security Program are convening a workshop on "social distancing" techniques such as quarantines.
Targanta Therapeutics Announces Positive Top-Line Results From Oritavancin Phase 2 SIMPLIFI Trial - Antibiotic Targeting Gram-positive Organisms
Targanta Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: TARG) announced positive top-line results from a Phase 2 clinical trial investigating the efficacy and safety of oritavancin at Single or Infrequent Doses for the Treatment of Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections (cSSSI), or SIMPLIFI.
Battling Diabetes With Beta Cells
Affecting eight percent of America's population, diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure, strokes and heart disease. Thanks to Tel Aviv University researchers, a new cure - based on advances in cell therapy - may be within reach. Prof.
Optimer Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment In Second Prulifloxacin Phase 3 Clinical Trial
Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPTR) announced that the company has completed enrollment in the second of two planned phase 3 clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of Prulifloxacin for the treatment of infectious diarrhea in travelers.
New Hope For Treating Common Form Of Inherited Neuromuscular Disease
Treatments that ramp up production of the tiny "motors" that power cells may have promise for treating one of the most common forms of inherited neuromuscular disease, according to a report in the September Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication.
NIH Begins Study Of CHF Solutions' Aquapheresis™ Therapy
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has informed CHF Solutions, Inc. that the CARRESS-HF trial has begun enrolling patients.
SunTech Medical OEM NIBP Technology For EMS Patient Transport Excels Against Recognized Standard
SunTech Medical's Advantage™ TMT blood pressure technology (OEM NIBP) was recently evaluated in an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) patient transport environment. The evaluation revealed that the SunTech OEM NIBP technology provided quicker and more reliable readings than the market leader.
International Congress For Joint Reconstruction: The New Face Of Orthopaedic Education
Pri-Med introduces the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), a new community of orthopaedic surgeons who have come together to improve patient care through innovative education formats. Each of ICJR's founding board members, led by President & CEO Dr. Norman Scott and Vice President Dr.
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