Antibiotic :: FDA restricts use of Sanofi-Aventis’ antibiotic Ketek
The US Federal regulators – FDA has narrowed the approved uses and indications of the controversial Sanofi-Aventis’ antibiotic Ketek.
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Health Care :: UK contribution to health care in developing countries
The United Kingdom should do more to help train and support health workers in developing countries in an effort to strengthen their health care infrastructures, Lord Nigel Crisp, former chief of the U.K. National Health Service, said in a report released on Tuesday, BBC News reports.
Health Insurance :: Affordable health insurance to all
A group of US senators asked US President Bush to work with them on a proposal to expand health insurance to all U.S. residents.
Diabetes :: Breakthrough in understanding type-2 diabetes as key genes identified
The most important genes associated with a risk of developing type-2 diabetes have been identified, scientists report today in a new study.
Flu :: Public health and pandemic flu preparedness to headline Preventive Medicine 2007
Several of the nation?s top experts in pandemic, bioterrorism, and disaster readiness will be on hand next week at the premier annual gathering of preventive medicine and public health leaders to discuss public health preparedness and response efforts at the national, state, and local levels.
Heart Disease :: Living in poor neighborhoods raises risks for heart disease and stroke
According to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine, the incidence of heart disease and associated fatalities are higher for people who live in poor neighborhoods verses those who live in more affluent areas.
Diabetes :: Study of diabetes and race reveals the imperfect science of defining ethnic groups
While previous biomedical research studies have found that genetics and race increase risk for some diseases, a new look into how researchers study genetic triggers of type 2 diabetes suggests that defining race remains an inexact science, with social and historic facts mixing with biology throughout the research process.
Health Care :: Senators bring health care plan to Bush
A group of 10 senators — five Republicans and five Democrats — told President Bush on Tuesday that they have agreed on a blueprint for increasing health insurance coverage, and they would like to work with him on it.
Heart :: Heart for Women Act endorsed By National Health Groups
Federal legislation aimed at fighting the No. 1 killer of American women — heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases — today received the endorsement of several leading women’s heart and health care organizations.
Lawsuit :: C.A.R. files lawsuit against Blue Shield of California to keep medical benefits
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R.) today announced it has filed a lawsuit against Blue Shield of California to prevent cancellation of medical insurance affecting more than 8,000 members and their families.