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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and ConvaTec Recognize Young Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) and ConvaTec, a world-leading manufacturer of ostomy and wound care products, announced today the recipients of the Great Comebacks(R) Program 2006 Ina Brudnick Scholarship and the Comeback Kids awards. Abby Ryan, the 2006 Ina Brudnick Scholar, was honored alongside Lauren Belanger, Becca Davis and Michelle Flude, the 2006 Comeback Kids, in New York City on November 18th at CCFA’s annual meeting.

Healthcare :: Deadline Extended to Submit Nominations for Depression Awards Program

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2007 Welcome Back Awards, a national awards program that recognizes heroes of the depression community, has been extended by one month. Nominations are now due by Sunday, December 31, 2006.

Alzheimer’s Disease :: More insight into Alzheimer’s disease with Stanford discovery of possible cause

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine discovered that when a molecule responsible for dialing down the immune system malfunctions in the brain cells of mice, the rodents develop symptoms of the degenerative brain disease.

Hospital-acquired infections — Inevitable?

In a press conference held earlier today at Washington D.C.’s Press Club, David B. Nash, MD, editor of the American Journal of Medical Quality, addressed hospital-acquired infections and the widespread anchoring belief — by both health-care professionals and patients — that acquiring infections in the hospital is unavoidable.

New natural family planning options are a natural fit for nurse-midwives

Researchers from Georgetown University’s Institute for Reproductive Health report in November issue of Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health that new natural family planning methods, also known as fertility awareness-based methods, fits well with philosophy of nurse-midwives and the needs of the women they serve.

Flu :: First-time analysis reveals millions of Europeans left at risk from influenza

A powerful analysis from this month’s Vaccine highlights the huge gap between current vaccination coverage across Europe and the recommendations endorsed by the European U nion. Currently, only one-third of all high-risk populations are receiving seasonal influenza vaccine in Europe, resulting in avoidable morbidity, hospitalizations and mortality.

Health Insurance :: Professor Leads Task Force on Barriers to Health Insurance

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has partnered with the state’s Health and Wellness Trust Fund (HWTF) Commission to create the Task Force for a Healthier North Carolina. The task force is charged with examining barriers that limit access to health insurance and offering policy recommendations to overcome the barriers.

Children and Chronic Kidney Disease

News tips from the 2006 annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, Nov. 14 to 19, San Diego.

Metabolic Syndrome :: Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Progressive Kidney Disease in African-Americans

For African-Americans with high blood pressure, the combination of risk factors known as metabolic syndrome brings an increased risk of worsening kidney disease, reports a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego.

Dialysis :: Framingham Score Underestimates Cardiovascular Risk for Dialysis Patients

A standard tool for predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk greatly underestimates the true rate of heart disease among patients receiving dialysis for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), reports a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego.