Archive for December 6th, 2007

Efforts On Child-Appropriate Medicines Intensify

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Efforts to ensure children have better access to medicines appropriate for them intensified today with the unveiling of a new research and development agenda by WHO.

Helping Providers, Patients Implement Safer Health Care Practices

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

An array of toolkits designed to help doctors, nurses, hospital managers, patients and others reduce medical errors was released today by HHS.

Pheromones Identified That Trigger Aggression Between Male Mice

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

A family of proteins commonly found in mouse urine is able to trigger fighting between male mice.

Scientists Identify Gene That Influences Alcohol Consumption

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

A variant of a gene involved in communication among brain cells has a direct influence on alcohol consumption in mice.

New Software To Aid Early Detection Of Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

A newly released software program will let health authorities at the site of an infectious disease outbreak quickly analyze data, speeding the detection of new cases and the implementation of effective interventions.

FDA: Undeclared Eggs Found In Ranch Peppercorn Cheese Curd

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Heuvelton Community Irrevocable Trust is recalling Heritage Cheese Ranch Peppercorn Cheese Curd due to undeclared eggs.

Soma Beverage Recalls Metromint Flavor Water

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Soma Beverage recalls Metromint flavor water in 16.9 fluid ounce bottles.

Health Care Debate Should Focus On Spending

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

We need to have a candid debate about health care in 2008, but the odds are against it.

Senate Cancels Medicare Bill Mark Up

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Senate canceled plans for a mark up of Medicare legislation and instead will negotiate directly with House Democrats on the measure.

YouTube breeding ground for anti-vaccination views

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

As cold and flu season hits this year amid growing debate over the necessity of vaccinations, University of Toronto researchers have uncovered widespread misinformation in related videos on YouTube.