Public Health News

Study Shows Underestimation Of Global War Deaths

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:10 GMT

A new study published on bmj.commaintains that most estimates of global war deaths have beensignificantly underestimated - perhaps by as much as three times.

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Patterns Of Violence In Rural Communities: Findings Suggest That Civic Participation Is Key To Cutting Rates Of Violent Crime

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:09 GMT

Matthew Lee, professor of sociology at LSU, has taken an intense look at the phenomenon of violence in rural areas.

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Guide To Support Commissioners Launched By The NHS Information Centre, UK

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:09 GMT

A guide detailing the key NHS information services available to support commissioners has been launched by The NHS Information Centre.

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Ethical Principles For Medical Research Involving Humans - Revisions To Helsinki Declaration Circulated For Comment

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:08 GMT

A new draft of the World Medical Association's Declaration of Helsinki on the ethical principles for medical research involving humans is being widely circulated for discussion.

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UK's First Center Of Excellence For Public Health Launched At Queen's University Belfast

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:07 GMT

The UK's first Centre of Excellence for Public Health Research has been launched at Queen's University Belfast, with a focus on nutrition and lifestyle.

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Toshiba Announces Young Investigators Award Finalists

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:07 GMT

Continuing its mission to improve the quality of patient care, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

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First Survey On Patients' Involvement In The European Medicines Agency's Work Reveals High Satisfaction Levels Overall

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:06 GMT

Representatives of European patients' and consumers' organisations have expressed their appreciation for the work being done by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) to involve them in its core activity areas.

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Taking Biometric Recognition To The Next Step By Adding Scar, Mark And Tattoo Recognition Capability

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:05 GMT

A Michigan State University researcher has created an automatic image retrieval system, whereby law enforcement agencies will be able to match scars, marks and tattoos to identify suspects and victims.

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Cal OSHA Reminds All California Employers To Have A Heat Illness Prevention Program In Place

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:05 GMT

As California heads into the hot summer months, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health--also known as Cal/OSHA--urges all employers to have in place their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs and their emergency response procedures to make sure they are thoroughly prepared for heat waves.

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Why The 'Cheap Food Revolution' Hasn't Reached Poor Countries

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:04 GMT

Most people don't think twice as they pass spring apples from the southern hemisphere as they enter the supermarket, but they are participating in a cheap food revolution that has swept the industrialized world over the past couple of generations.

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