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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.

Health :: Saliva to diagnose health and disease

Innovative saliva-based health diagnostic tools will be developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin through a $6 million, multi-institutional grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Grant :: Sanford Provides Gift to Improve the Human Condition

South Dakota businessman Denny Sanford has set a new standard in healthcare philanthropy with an unprecedented gift of $400 million to Sioux Valley Hospitals & Health System.

HIV :: New WHO Chief fails to stand up for people living with AIDS

AIDS Healthcare Foundation says WHO Chief’s lack of support for Thai action on compulsory AIDS drug licensing makes it clear that the health of people living with HIV in Thailand is not among her priorities.

Medical Products :: FDA and VA to share information on the safe use of Medical Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share information and expertise related to the review and use of FDA-regulated drugs, biologics and medical devices (medical products).

Drug Safety :: FDA reinforces commitment to drug safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined a comprehensive commitment to the safety of drugs and other medical products.

HIV :: AIDS Healthcare Foundation hails Thai action on compulsory AIDS drug licensing

US’ largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education provider says today’s Thai government’s action will increase availability of lifesaving generic AIDS drugs and result in more people on anti-retroviral treatment in Thailand.

Brain :: National research network launched to seek better treatments for brain injury, stroke and seizures

Every twenty-eight seconds, someone in America suffers a stroke, a massive seizure, a brain or spinal cord injury, or another major emergency affecting the brain, spine or nerves. Every two minutes, someone dies from one of these conditions. Many others are left permanently disabled.

Education :: Historic Opening And Naming Of Ambulatory Care And Medical Education Building

On the morning of Friday, January 26, 2007, we invite you to celebrate with us a momentous event in the histories of Weill Cornell Medical College and the medical community of New York City. The presentation will include the opening of the new 13-story, 300,000-square-ft. Ambulatory Care and Medical Education Building along with the formal naming of the building.

Health :: Joint UN-Sudan Government task force to deal with issue of sexual exploitation

As part of the United Nations zero tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, the world body?s mission in Sudan today agreed with the Government and the UN Children?s Fund (UNICEF) to set up a joint task force to foster coordination, information-sharing and action to stamp out the problem wherever it may occur.