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Violence In North Of Central African Republic Forces Thousands To Flee
A new escalation of violence between the army and a rebel group in the north of Central African Republic (CAR), has forced, once again, thousands of people to flee their homes. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) estimates there could be around 8,000 newly displaced in the region of Kabo and Moyen Sido.
Fattest State Weighs Its Options - WebMD
BBC News Fattest State Weighs Its Options WebMD July 1, 2009 -- It's official, again. For the fifth year in a row, Mississippi is still the nation's heaviest state -- ground zero for obesity in the US That's according to a new report, F as in Fat 2009, issued today by the nonprofit ... Fatter and Fatter AllGov Floridians among least obese in nation Bizjournals.com Minnesota 'at a ..
Steve Jobs' Liver Transplant Confirmed
Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute in Memphis has confirmed that Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive officer, got a liver transplant there recently.
Utah Bill Would Offer Parents Choice Of Two Sex Education Options
A bill (H.B. 189) before the Utah Legislature's Health and Human Services Interim Committee would allow parents to choose between two sex education curriculums, the Salt Lake City Deseret News reports. The first curriculum would be "abstinence-based and teach strategies for waiting until marriage but also offer information about issues such as sexually transmitted" infections.
CMA Applauds Senate Passage Of FDA Tobacco Rules
The California Medical Association supports the passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act that would allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to finally set standards for cigarettes and regulate chemicals. In 1963, CMA was the first among state medical societies to create policy to inform people about the harmful effects of cigarette smoking.
FDA Advises Lower Dosage for Popular Painkiller - TIME
ABC News FDA Advises Lower Dosage for Popular Painkiller TIME Paul Sakuma / AP A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended on Tuesday that the maximum over-the-counter dose of the popular pain reliever, acetaminophen, be lowered and that the current maximum ... Panel Recommends Ban on 2 Popular Painkillers New York Times FDA panel backs cut in maximum Tylenol dosage Philadelphia Inq..
Medicare Revamps Competitive Bidding Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is preparing to revive competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment that industry members helped sink last summer when it was originally scheduled to take effect, CQ HealthBeat reports. The agency had anticipated a 26 percent savings for wheelchairs, oxygen tanks and other pieces of equipment through the program.
Connecticut Health Department Urges Food Safety When Grilling Outdoors
Summer is the season for sizzling - steaks, chicken, ribs, veggie kabobs and much more. The Connecticut Department of Public Health reminds everyone that food safety is essential when grilling outdoors and offers tips to ensure that family barbecues and backyard picnics remain fun, healthy outings.
Contact lens stem cell sight aid
Scientists have used specially designed contact lenses to improve the sight of people with cornea damage.
Columbia University, EndoRobotics Ink License On Micro-robotic Imaging Device
Columbia University Science & Technology Ventures (STV) and New York-based EndoRobotics, Inc. have entered into an exclusive license agreement to develop and commercialize a micro-robotic imaging and surgical device platform designed to reduce the complexity of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures and improve patient outcomes.
House Democrats to open hearings on health bill
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AP - House Democrats are pushing forward with a partisan health care bill even as a key Senate Democrat labors to achieve an elusive bipartisan compromise on President Barack Obama's top legislative priority.
Institute Offers Blueprint for U.S. Effort to Compare Medical ... - Wall Street Journal
Basil & Spice: Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life! Institute Offers Blueprint for U.S. Effort to Compare Medical ... Wall Street Journal The nonprofit Institute of Medicine provided a road map Tuesday for a new US-backed effort to compare medical treatments and give doctors and patients better information to guide care for dozens of diseases and conditions. ... Comparing Medicine's Effecti..
Senators dig in on massive health care legislation
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AP - Eye-popping new cost estimates for President Barack Obama's plan to overhaul the U.S. health care system are forcing majority Democrats to scale back their plans to subsidize coverage for the uninsured.
Genetic Testing For Breast Or Ovarian Cancer Risk May Be Greatly Underutilized
Although a test for gene mutations known to significantly increase the risk of hereditary breast or ovarian cancer has been available for more than a decade, a new study finds that few women with family histories of these cancers are even discussing genetic testing with their physicians or other health care providers.
The Countdown Starts For Pharmacy Technician Registration
Pharmacy technicians throughout England, Scotland and Wales will be regulated by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain on a statutory basis for the first time when legislation comes into force on 1 July. The new regulations are a positive step for pharmacy technicians, reflecting the growing role and responsibility they have as healthcare professionals.
CVD Risks of HIV Infection Underestimated
HIV infection per se is an independent risk factor for preclinical atherosclerosis, with the magnitude of the effect being similar to that of known risk factors, such as smoking and diabetes, a new study has shown. Heartwire
Care Watchdog Staff Praised For Exam Success, Scotland
Staff at Scotland's care watchdog have been praised for completing a specialist course aimed at improving care standards across the country. A total of 40 Care Commission staff have gained an academic qualification which will help them raise the standard of care and improve the well-being of people throughout Scotland.
WATCH: The Naked Truth: Sex Myths
Avoidable Workplace Accidents Claim Nine Lives In North East, UK
Britain's workplace safety regulator today warned businesses in the North East of the continued need to put safety first as new figures reveal the number of employees killed at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published provisional figures showing that there were nine fatal injuries reported in the North East in 2008/09, compared with seven in the previous year.
Race for the Cure becomes personal campaign - Seattle Times
KOMO News Race for the Cure becomes personal campaign Seattle Times Breast cancer is intensely personal for many of the 14000 participants in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which took place Sunday at Qwest Field. A few more scenes from Race for the Cure 2009 in Seattle West Seattle Blog Thousands Race for the Cure Northwest Cable News KOMO News - Seattle Times - West Sea..
Specialized Solutions For Brain Mapping And Soft Tissue Imaging
Carl Zeiss has developed a unique series of solutions addressing the different methods for brain mapping and soft tissue imaging. "Scientists are right now attacking one of the last secrets of mankind: imaging and reconstruction of the brain," Dr. Dirk Stenkamp, Member of the Board at Carl Zeiss SMT explains.
ARVO 2009: Lutein, Zeaxanthin Supplements May Result in Better Macular Function in Early AMD
Although no statistically significant difference was seen in best corrected distance visual acuity at 12 months, oral supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin with coantioxidants may improve functional and morphologic outcomes at 36 months in patients at high risk for progression to late age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Medscape Medical News
Frequent Household Moves Raise Kids' Suicide Risk
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) -- Children from families who pick up and move often may be at higher odds for suicide, a Danish study finds.
Deeper Consideration Recommended For Sublingual Immunotherapy To Treat Inhalant Allergies
Sublingual immunotherapy for the treatment of allergy symptoms caused by a wide variety of environmental inhalants has been effectively used in Europe. It should be employed to further treatment of allergies in the United States, where allergic symptoms are largely undertreated, according to an invited article in the April 2009 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Tough Economy Could Slow Birth Rate
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. (MedPage Today) -- Women may be delaying pregnancy plans because of the troubled economy, a survey has found.
Cutera to Present At 8th Annual Needham Life Sciences Conference
BRISBANE, Calif., May 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq:CUTR), a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, announced today that Kevin Connors, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the 8th Annual Needham Life Sciences Conference, to be held on June 10-11, 2009, at The New York Palace Hotel in New York,..
Common Drug Eases Restless Legs Syndrome
Title: Common Drug Eases Restless Legs Syndrome Category: Health News Created: 4/30/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2009
Neurons That 'Mirror' The Attention Of Others Discovered By Scientists
Whether a monkey is looking to the left or merely watching another monkey looking that way, the same neurons in his brain are firing, according to researchers at the Duke University Medical Center. "We speculate that the neurons' activity may lie beneath critical social behavior, such as joint attention," said Michael Platt, Ph.D.
Colorectal Surgery Risk Determined By New American College Of Surgeons Risk Calculator
New research published in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that a risk calculator developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) can help surgeons provide patients with more detailed and accurate preoperative information about the risk of death and complications following colorectal surgery.
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