June 13-16: NAMI National Convention In Orlando

Who: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Outbreak Of Salmonella Saintpaul In The United States

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) are closely following an outbreak investigation by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) into recent illnesses caused by Salmonella Saintpaul that may be associated with certain types of uncooked, fresh tomatoes consumed in the United States.

Antipsychotics May Improve Psychiatric Symptoms In Alzheimer's Disease

Psychiatric and behavioral symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease-such as anger, agitation, aggression, and paranoid thoughts and ideas-may improve with the use of second-generation antipsychotic medications, a new federally funded study has found.

Freight Company Prosecuted By HSE Following Death Of Worker, UK

Following the death of an employee, in March 2006, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) pursued a prosecution against Berser International Cargo Services Ltd for alleged breaches of health and safety at work legislation. Legal proceedings were brought after Mr Martyn Simm (45), a lorry-driving employee, was killed when a sliding metal gate weighing 0.

GE Healthcare Announces World's First High Definition CT Scanner

GE Healthcare, a global leader in imaging and in dose reduction technologies, has announced U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the LightSpeed CT750 HD, the world's first high definition CT scanner. LightSpeed CT750 HD will set the new standard for CT clarity, delivering the vision and the tools to allow clinicians to diagnose quickly and confidently.

FDA Gives Green Light To GE Healthcare Surgery; Shipping Resumes

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified GE Healthcare's Surgery business, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, that the company has satisfied the criteria in the January 2007 consent decree required to resume operations.

Australia Considers Lifting Ban On Foreign Aid For Abortion Services, Government Official Says

The Australian government is considering lifting a requirement that no group receiving foreign aid can use the funding for abortion counseling, services or training, Bob McMullan, parliamentary secretary for international development assistance, said Wednesday, AFP/Straits Times reports (AFP/Straits Times, 6/4).

U.S. Immigration Policy Irrational When U.S.-Born Physicians Are In 'Short Supply,' Editorial States

"Thanks to the nation's dysfunctional immigration system and the dysfunctional Congress that keeps it that way, tens of thousands of promising, intelligent, ambitious and highly skilled foreign professionals ... will be denied a chance to contribute their expertise and energy to the American economy, " a Washington Post editorial states.

Antiabortion Reps. Pearce, Zimmer Win GOP Primaries In New Mexico, New Jersey

Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) narrowly won Tuesday's Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat by 51% to 49% over Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M.), the AP/Las Cruces Sun-News reports. According to the AP/Sun-News, Pearce ran on his "right-wing Republican credentials, including opposition to abortion rights" (Clark, AP/Las Cruces Sun-News, 6/4).

Senate Approves Bill To Address Increased Rates Of PTSD, Suicide Among Veterans

The Senate on Tuesday by voice vote passed a bill (S 2162) that seeks to address increased rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among veterans, CQ Today reports. The Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 would expand research and health care facilities for veterans who have PTSD, substance abuse problems and chronic pain.