Archive for November 28th, 2007

Editorials Respond To Report About HIV/AIDS In Washington

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Two newspapers recently published editorials in response to a report released earlier this week on HIV/AIDS in Washington.

Research To Decode Genetic Secrets Of Prolific Potato Pest

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

The potato cyst nematode attacks potato crops all over the world and is particularly devastating in developing countries where the potato is a subsistence crop.

AHA Responds To Medicare Hospital Payment Change Proposal

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Proposed changes that would base Medicare hospital payment on quality-of-care measures could create financial problems for hospitals.

Editorials Address US Health Care Costs

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

New York Times addresses editorial that discusses rising health care costs in the U.S. and possible ways to improve the nation’s health care system.

Romney, Giuliani Trade Criticism Over Health Care

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Mitt Romney said that Rudy Giuliani in 1994 had nothing but praise for the health care proposal offered by former President Bill Clinton.

Report Examines HIV/AIDS Drug Access

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

The report looked at HIV/AIDS drug access in 14 countries and says that although scale-up is working, high costs, unreliable supplies.

Young Adults Use Facebook To Advocate Health Insurance Expansion

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

More than 20 groups on the Web site Facebook are dedicated to advocating expanded government health coverage.

SCHIP Bill Advocates Shift Focus To Short-Term Program Extension

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

States and children’s groups are calling on lawmakers to abandon efforts to pass legislation that would reauthorize and expand SCHIP.

Scientists Will Update NCI Breast Cancer Risk Calculator

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

The formula used for the National Cancer Institute’s Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool often underestimates the risk of cancer in older black women.

Women Urged To Address Cultural Practices That Fuel Spread Of HIV

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Women called to openly discuss and increase awareness of harmful cultural practices that are fueling the spread of HIV