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Autism :: Army research mission focused on autism

?”Children are like snowflakes, each one different, each one needing a different biomedical intervention,” said Shelley Reynolds of Unlocking Autism. ?”What makes treating autism difficult is that each combination to unlock each person affected is so unique.” As a result of advocacy efforts, the U.S. Congress provided $7.5 million in appropriations directed to the Department of Defense to initiate the Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Program in 2007.

Influenza :: WHO facilitates influenza vaccine technology transfer to developing countries

As part of a concerted effort to ensure more equitable access to a potential pandemic influenza vaccine, six developing countries are being awarded grants to establish in-country manufacturing capacity for influenza vaccine.

Hospital :: Half a million hospital admissions avoidable

A new report released by the University of Adelaide’s Public Health Information Development Unit shows that almost 9% of hospital admissions in Australia should have been avoided, with highest rates among the oldest and most disadvantaged Australians.

Diabetes :: Cloned cows to produce insulin in milk

Researchers in Argentina have moved a step closer to combating diabetes by cloning four genetically modified cows capable of producing human insulin in their milk.

Bladder Cancer :: Scientists find one reason why bladder cancer hits more men

Scientists have discovered one of the reasons why bladder cancer is so much more prevalent in men than women: A molecular receptor or protein that is much more active in men than women plays a role in the development of the disease. The finding could open the door to new types of treatment with the disease.

WHO :: WHO uses web-based approach to revise global disease standards

WHO is launching a major online project to revise the global standard for medical and health statistics – the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).

Schistosomiasis :: Merck KGaA & WHO conclude partnership to control Schistosomiasis in Africa

Merck KGaA announced the conclusion of a ten-year partnership with WHO to control schistosomiasis in African schoolchildren. For this purpose, Merck will provide for free 200 million tablets Cesol? 600 (active ingredient praziquantel) with a value of approximately US$ 80 million.