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1 November R.I.'s long-delayed lead-hazard law takes effect today. After three years, two postponements, one lawsuit and countless compromises, the lead-hazard mitigation law goes into effect today. Providence Journal, Rhode Island.
Public Release: 1-Nov-2005
JAMA
New screen-and-treat methods for cervical cancer significantly reduce cancer precursor lesions
A new Columbia University Medical Center study demonstrates the safety and efficacy of two low-tech diagnostic tools to significantly reduce the prevalence of cervical cancer precursor lesions. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in many developing countries. Designed as rapid screen-and-treat methods that could be done the same day, the protocols could finally make prevention of cervical cancer a viable option for all women in any setting around the world.
Contact: Elizabeth Streich
eas2125@columbia.edu
212-305-6535
Columbia University Medical Center
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-11/cumc-nsm110105.php
Public Release: 1-Nov-2005
13th European Cancer Conference
ECCO 13 - Chernobyl legacy sheds light on link between thyroid cancer and radiation exposure
Study results presented at the 13th European Cancer Conference (ECCO 13) have provided further valuable insights into certain genetic mutations which occur in childhood thyroid tumours and their link to both radiation exposure and patient age.
Contact: Kirsten Mason
kirsten.mason@toniclc.com
44-077-969-55353
Federation of European Cancer Societies
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-11/foec-e1-110105.php
Bracklesham Dreams
http://brackleshamdreams.com/index.html
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Tired of Scratching? How To Weather "Winter Itch" |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Research on prion removal technology presented to FDA Advisory Committee |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Study uses stream fish as indicators of water quality |
02 Nov 2005 |
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At least two "diabetes genes" predict the risk of Type 2 diabetes |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Combination therapy for mouse model of human inherited blindness |
02 Nov 2005 |
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A persistent immune response to an acute viral infection |
02 Nov 2005 |
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New brain tumor model developed |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Carey Addresses Medicare, Medicaid Spending Reductions, Extension of Q-I Program, USA |
02 Nov 2005 |
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FDA To Consider Use of Celebrity Spokespeople in DTC Prescription Drug Ads, USA |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Doctors, Pharmacists Protesting TennCare Regulation Limiting Medications for Mentally Ill, USA |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Maryland Gov. Sued Over Cuts to Medicaid Funding for Documented Immigrants |
02 Nov 2005 |
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New Republic Examines Consumer-Driven Health Care, USA |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Newspapers Examine Health Benefit Issues for Wal-Mart, Other Employers, USA |
02 Nov 2005 |
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New York Times Examines 'Concierge' Care |
02 Nov 2005 |
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BusinessWeek Profiles Efforts To Establish National Electronic Health Records Network, USA |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Newspapers Examine Issues Related to New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit |
02 Nov 2005 |
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CMS Announces New Quality Program for Physicians To Submit Data on 36 Measures, CQ HealthBeat Reports, USA |
02 Nov 2005 |
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US Congress To Debate FY 2006 Budget Reconciliation Packages, Including Medicare, Medicaid Cuts |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Global Community Should Support Campaign Aimed at Children Affected by HIV/AIDS, Editorial Says |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Washington Post Previews 'Unusual Mobilization' of Campaign To End AIDS |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Indian Media Can Play Important Role in Coordinated National Response to HIV/AIDS Epidemic, Information Minister Says |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Los Angeles Times Examines Uganda's Focus on Abstinence in Fight Against HIV/AIDS |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Women Who Terminate Unplanned, Unwanted First Pregnancy Do Not Increase Risk of Depression, Study Says |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Missouri Circuit Judge Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Abortion-Related Law Provision |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Washington Post Examines 'Clash' Between Health Advocates, Social Conservatives Over Cervical Cancer Vaccine |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Unmarried U.S. Women Delivered Record 1.47M Infants in 2004, Report Says |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Nevada Pharmacy Board Debates Proposal Allowing Pharmacists To Refuse to Fill Prescriptions if Referral Provided |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Bush Nominates Samuel Alito to Supreme Court; 3rd Circuit Judge Dissented in Planned Parenthood v. Casey Ruling |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Winter Exercise May Exacerbate Asthma Complications |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Ten Tips on Improving Life in the Winter for Children With Allergies |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Winter Watch for Senior Citizens - 10 Tips for Having a Safe Season |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Flu shots and children |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Tips on Avoiding Winter Weight Gain |
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Advice for Reducing Holiday Stress |
02 Nov 2005 |
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The Facts and Fictions About Colds and Flu |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Gene responsible for facial diversity identified, Forsyth Institute |
02 Nov 2005 |
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UCLA study identifies $7 in societal savings for every $1 spent on drug abuse treatment |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Possible predictors of relationship violence |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Who will develop type 1 diabetes? Combination of tests discovered by researchers |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Hormone can reduce food intake, body weight, study |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Non-drug hypertension treatment device effectively reduces blood pressure in hypertensive diabetics |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Poor pregnancy outcomes linked to increased uric acid |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Baby's genes affect mom's cholesterol levels |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Measles immunization may prevent fatal brain infection, study |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Tulane receives multi-million grant for hemorrhagic fever research |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Haplotype map offers new insights into human disease, evolution |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Looking for genes in all the right places |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Genetic traffic in DiGeorge syndrome |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Predicting pregnancy success |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Many years after heart attack bone marrow stem cells may heal hearts |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Heart health benefits of walking and sports in Japan |
02 Nov 2005 |
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17th annual medical ethics conference to focus on global and personal issues |
02 Nov 2005 |
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Protein aggregates in Lou Gehrig's disease linked to neuron death |
02 Nov 2005 |
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TPV EU approval provides new HIV active drug to be combined with FUZEON® |
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Mayo Clinic researchers find math learning disorder is common |
02 Nov 2005 |
