Asthma :: Cincinnnati scientists pursue new target for asthma treatment
Cincinnati scientists have found further evidence that certain defensive white cells in the body cause or play a major role in the symptoms experienced by asthma patients.
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New study finds no link between Kawasaki disease and newly discovered coronavirus
A newly described virus is not a cause of Kawasaki disease, according to an article by a group of researchers in Denver, Colorado. Their article appears in the December 15 issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online.
Diabetes :: Holiday gluttony can spell disaster for undiagnosed diabetics
Hearty feasts and couch-potato marathons are holiday traditions, but UT Southwestern Medical Center experts warn that packing on pounds and not exercising could be deadly for the 6 million Americans who have diabetes and don’t even know it.
Stroke :: Survivors of childhood leukemia, brain tumors more at risk for strokes later in life
Children who are successfully treated for brain tumors or leukemia are more likely to have strokes later in life, according to new research from UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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.
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News tips from the 2006 annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, Nov. 14 to 19, San Diego.
Baby Care :: Independent ethics body proposes week-by-week guidelines on treating premature babies
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has set out guidelines on when to give intensive care to extremely premature babies. Advice for parents and doctors is provided, on a week-by-week basis, for treating babies born before 22 weeks up to those born after 25 weeks.
Cervical Cancer :: PAHO Recognized for Cervical Cancer Elimination Efforts
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) was recognized today for its efforts in cervical cancer prevention, receiving the ?Women in Government Presidential Leadership Award for a Commitment to the Elimination of Cervical Cancer? from the non-profit, bi-partisan organization that represents women state legislators in the United States.
Eyes :: Hope to achieve vision for all by 2015 – Ramadoss, India
Pledging his eyes, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss today said that the country India hoped to achieve its target of vision to all by the year 2015.
Healthcare :: Civilians in West Darfur Deprived of Assistance as Attacks Intensify
Increasing attacks in the Jebel Moon region have caused several thousand civilians to flee their homes, but no aid can reach them.