Putting The Breaks On Cancer Cells
MRC scientists have discovered a mechanism that prevents cells from transforming into cancer cells. As cells age they enter a state called senescence, a kind of suspended animation that allows a cell to keep functioning but prevents it from changing.
Walkers Raise Acirc; pound;24,000 For Diabetes UK
Keen walkers helped raise a colossal ^Alb24, 000 for Diabetes UK by taking part in the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha sponsored walks around the UK. BAPS, the UN-affiliated Hindu charity, has selected Diabetes UK as its Charity of the Year for 2008. Its annual 10 km walks took place at 14 locations around the country including London, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham and Coventry.
Newspapers Publish Results Of Congressional Primary Races
Two newspapers recently published articles related to abortion and congressional primary elections in South Carolina and Virginia. Summaries appear below.~ South Carolina: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday won the Republican primary for his seat over Buddy Witherspoon, a former member of the Republican National Committee, the AP/Fort Mill Times reports.
Safeway Launches Generic Prescription Drug Discount Program In Eastern U.S.
Safeway on Wednesday launched a generic prescription drug discount program at stores in the eastern U.S. and the Chicago area, according to company spokesperson Greg TenEyck, the Washington Post reports. Under the program, Safeway stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington, D.
Arkansas HIV AIDS Task Force Examines Ways To Encourage HIV-Positive People To Attend Public Forums, Provide Testimony
The Arkansas HIV/AIDS Minority Task Force on Monday examined ways to encourage HIV-positive people to attend three upcoming public forums and provide anonymous testimony, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports (Frago, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 6/10).
Namibian Military Makes No-Cost Condoms Available To Troops In Effort To Curb Spread Of HIV Among Forces
In response to the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the Namibian military, the country's Ministry of Defense on Monday introduced a condom aimed at protecting soldiers from sexually transmitted infections and HIV, the New Era/AllAfrica.com reports.According to the New Era/AllAfrica.
ACTUP Philadelphia Calls On Officials To Expand Condom Program To All City High Schools
Members of the AIDS advocacy group ACTUP Philadelphia rallied in front of the Philadelphia School District building and City Hall on Tuesday to demand that a condom-distribution program be expanded to all public high schools in the city, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Signs Up To Online Google Health Platform
US health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has announced a new venture with Google Health that will allow its 3 million members to store and share their claims data via an online service that is safe and secure, making BCBSMA the first health insurer to sign an agreement to integrate with the new Google platform.
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans Unveil Health Care Proposal
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a health care proposal that would enhance care provided at community health centers and create a high-risk pool for state residents who are unable to obtain health coverage elsewhere, the AP/Philadelphia Inquirer reports (Raffaele, AP/Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/10).
Experience With Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy: Peri-Operative And Short-Term Oncologic Outcomes
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy (RALRC) while technically challenging has been demonstrated to be very feasible by several investigators. This has been demonstrative by the researchers from Cornell University (abstract 993) who prospectively analyzed data from 54 consecutive bladder cancer patients undergoing RALRC by a single surgeon.