Potential Key To Better Drugs For Fighting Toxoplasmosis Parasite Uncovered By Indiana U Scientists
Discoveries by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have opened a promising door to new drugs for toxoplasmosis and other parasites that now can evade treatments by turning dormant in the body.
Bacteria Anticipate Coming Changes In Their Environment
A new study by Princeton University researchers shows for the first time that bacteria don't just react to changes in their surroundings -- they anticipate and prepare for them. The findings, reported in Science, challenge the prevailing notion that only organisms with complex nervous systems have this ability.
New Report Launched On How European Aid Can Save The Health MDGs, Europe
A new report from Action for Global Health (AfGH)* highlights concerns that Europe is not doing enough to ensure that health and development aid is delivered in ways that will support developing countries to achieve the health Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.
National Dementia Strategy Must Be 'Bold And Ambitious', UK
In advance of the publication of the Government's consultation on the National Dementia Strategy tomorrow, Help the Aged has called on the Government to be 'bold and ambitious'Elizabeth McLennan, Policy Officer at Help the Aged said: 'Research conducted by Help the Aged has revealed that the UK p
Exploring The Evolution Of Vertebrate Innate Immunity
The immune system of vertebrate animals consists of two components: the innate immune response, a constitutive system ready to respond to a pathogen, and the adaptive immune response, a system of immunological memory that responds to previously encountered pathogens. In a study led by Dr.
Achieving Dignity In Care Means Ensuring Quality Of Care, UK
Help the Aged has responded to news of plans for nursing quality to be measured for compassion of care. The charity has highlighted the link between quality of care provision and the dignity of patients. Charlotte Potter, Senior Policy Officer at Help the Aged, said: 'Help the Aged has long campaigned on the need to measure quality of care in relation to dignity.
Sen. Baucus Says Lawmakers Will Approve Medicare Physician Payment Fix Before Cuts Take Effect July 1
Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-Mont.) on Tuesday said that legislation that would prevent a 10.6% reduction to Medicare physician fees will be ready by the Fourth of July recess, CQ HealthBeat reports.
Unite NHS Members Call For Strike Ballot, UK
NHS members in Unite, the UK's largest trade union, have, in an unprecedented move, voted for a ballot on industrial action. The vote came alongside an overwhelming rejection of the government's 7.99% three year pay offer.Unite members are angry at the imposition of a below inflation pay deal that equates to a pay cut.
Banning The Sale Of Tobacco Products And Or Byproducts In Retail Outlets Housing Store-Based Health Clinics - American Medical Association
The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, voted today at its Annual Meeting to adopt the following new public health policy.Store-based clinics are located in pharmacy and large retail chain stores, very often these facilities also sell tobacco products.
Children's Hospital Patient Safety Program Improves Caregiver Family Communications
Condition Help, a patient safety program launched more than two years ago at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, has significantly improved communication between caregivers and patients and improved patient and family satisfaction, a review of the program has found.