Archive for November 20th, 2007

Examining Physicians’ Disclosure To Patients Of Business Ties

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Wall Street Journal examined physicians’ disclosure of business ties that might be considered conflicts of interest.

Efforts To Prevent Tattooing Among Prison Inmates To Curb Spread Of HIV

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Thai Department of Corrections is increasing its efforts to prevent prison inmates from tattooing themselves in an effort to curb the spread of HIV.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Questions WHO’s AIDS Estimate

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) questioned whether WHO’s newly revised number of people thought to be living with HIV/AIDS worldwide - now six million fewer - is any more reliable or accurate than the previous number.

Half Of Caregivers Spend 10 Percent Of Income Caring For An Older Loved One

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Half of those caring for a loved one 50 years or older-as many as 17 million Americans-spend more than 10 percent of their annual income on caregiving expenses.

Protein Breakthrough Sheds New Light On Fidney Disease, Cancer, Mental Retardation

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

McGill researchers discover how Bicaudal-C protein controls RNA synthesis of other proteins.

Alberta Province Supports Prevention, Management Of Diabetes

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Alberta leads a 10-year strategy to raise awareness of diabetes and help those living with diabetes to manage their health.

Improving Care For People Living With Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Plans to improve the care and support for people living with chronic respiratory conditions in Wales have been unveiled by Health Minister Edwina Hart.

Discussing Dental Services And Oral Health

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

The new arrangements for commissioning primary dental care services in the NHS have now been in place for some 18 months.

Measures To Reduce Infections Coming Into Hospitals

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

New measures are being introduced to reduce the number of patients with healthcare associated infections entering hospitals.

The Mystery Of Melanoma

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

In the last 30 years, melanoma has become the fastest rising cancer, reaching epidemic proportions.