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Health :: M.D. Anderson collaborates with Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria

In a first-of-its-kind trans-Atlantic effort to address cancer disparities among Nigerian and Nigerian-American populations, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the Health Disparities Education, Awareness, Research & Training Consortium (HDEART) and the Ministry of Health of the Federal Republic of Nigeria today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), forming a partnership to collaborate on cancer research, education and training programs in Nigeria.

Asthma :: Drug reduces unscheduled trips to doctor for childhood asthma attacks

Young children with attacks of sporadic, recurring asthma who were treated with the prescription drug montelukast by their parents had fewer unscheduled trips to the doctor, missed less days from school or childcare, and caused their parents to take fewer days off work for their care.

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.

Healthcare :: Protein discovery targets antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A new type of protein discovered by Queen?s University researchers may be useful in developing treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as those that cause food poisoning and typhoid.

Antibiotic :: FDA limits use of risky Sanofi antibiotic Ketek

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced revisions to the labeling for the antibiotic Ketek (telithromycin) designed to improve the safe use of Ketek by patients.

Smoking :: Long-term marijuana smoking leads to respiratory complaints

Long-term exposure to marijuana smoke is linked to many of the same health problems as tobacco smoke, such as increased respiratory symptoms like cough, phlegm and wheeze, according to a new study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine.

Health Insurance :: Individuals with genetic conditions twice as likely to report health insurance denial

A new study published in the February 2007 issue of the American Journal of Medical Genetics reveals that individuals with genetic conditions are twice as likely to report having been denied health insurance than individuals with other chronic illnesses.

Healthcare :: Concerns about working overtime may be misplaced

Although working very long hours is linked to an increased risk of certain types of health and safety problems for particular groups of industrial employees, other factors?such as previous health problems?have a much stronger effect on overall health, safety, and productivity, suggests a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Heart :: Woodland Healthcare hosts free heart fair for women

Women at Heart – A Healthy Living Event for Women provides a unique opportunity for women to see how some surprising activities and indulgences can actually improve their heart health.

Stroke :: State actions increase clot buster treatment to stroke patients

Measures in Florida and Massachusetts requiring paramedics to transport qualifying patients to stroke centers increased the number of patients receiving the only approved treatment for ischemic stroke in each state, according to separate reports presented at the American Stroke Association?s International Stroke Conference 2007.