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Welfare of the children is our topmost priority – Dr. Manmohan Singh, Indian PM

The Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has called for concerted efforts for the welfare of the children. ?Interests of the children are our topmost priority. An independent status has been given to the women and Child development department so that needs of the children can be taken care of?, this was stated by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh while distributing National Awards here today. Dr. Singh said special arrangements have to be made for the look after the orphan children and the children who need special care.

Health Care :: NewYork-Presbyterian Ranks Number 1 in New York Magazine’s Best Hospitals Survey

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is ranked the overall #1 hospital in New York City, according to New York magazine’s 2006 “Best Hospitals” issue.

Asthma :: New Studies Reveal What Caregivers See As Key Issues To Facilitate Better Asthma Treatment

In two studies presented during the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), held in Philadelphia November 9-15, caregivers considered the ?seal of approval? from the FDA to be the most important factor when looking for an effective asthma treatment for their child. Caregivers and physicians also expressed in the study the need for a standardized assessment tool that could help diagnose and monitor asthma.

Asthma :: PULMICORT RESPULES, budesonide inhalation suspension controls Asthma

Children treated with PULMICORT RESPULES? (budesonide inhalation suspension) either once or twice daily experienced a significantly greater increase in the percentage of asthma-control days compared to those receiving placebo. These results are being presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), held in Philadelphia on November 9-15. Asthma-control days were defined as days when children were free of symptoms and did not use rescue medications during the day and night. Control of asthma symptoms during the day and night and reduction of the need for rescue medication is an important goal of asthma therapy in keeping with current National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines.

Heart :: Major advance in tissue engineering growing heart valves

For the first time, researchers have successfully used a rabbit’s cells to grow heart-valve-shaped tissue inside the animal’s body, according to research reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2006.

Pregnancy :: Smoking during pregnancy linked to congenital heart defects

Women who smoke or are exposed to tobacco smoke early in their pregnancies are more likely to have children with certain types of congenital heart defects, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2006.

Heart :: Chest blows can be fatal even with protective gear

Youth league coaches and parents may feel reassured when their athletes wear commercially made protective gear, but researchers in Minneapolis warn that standard equipment may not protect the heart adequately against hard contact.

Flu :: Flu drug Tamiflu may pose risk of mental side effects – FDA

The FDA has announced a new warning for the flu drug Tamiflu. The new warning notes reports of self-injury and delirium in flu patients taking Tamiflu, mainly among children in Japan.

HIV :: Adolescent arrest history influences risk of acquiring HIV

Adolescents with a history of arrest are at greater risk for HIV infection than adolescents with no arrest history, according to a new study published in the November issue of Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Researchers from the Bradley Hasbro Children’s Research Center and Brown Medical School attribute higher rates of substance abuse, sexual risk behaviors and mental-health issues to the increased risk of infection.

Organ Transplant :: Researchers study reimbursing living organ donors for out-of-pocket expenses

In an effort to close the gap between organ supply and demand, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, the University of Michigan and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons are studying ways to reimburse living donors for some of their out-of-pocket expenses when they choose to donate an organ.