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Prescriptions of some opioids, such as oxycodone, have increased significantly over the past decade. As long-term opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain becomes more common, the deaths associated with opioids increase.

19 Jan 2010

Clemson University researchers explore ways to solve housing crisis in Haiti

Some Clemson University researchers have been experimenting with ways to convert shipping containers into emergency housing in the hurricane-prone Caribbean, where a surplus of the sturdy boxes often sits in port yards.

19 Jan 2010

Save the Children delivers food, water, and essential medical supplies to 14 hospitals in Haiti

Westport, CT-headquartered Save the Children is on the ground in Haiti following last week's devastating earthquake, delivering food, water, and essential medical supplies to 14 hospitals and medical clinics in the impacted area.

19 Jan 2010

Canadian, US and International Salvation Army teams support relief efforts in Haiti

More than 700 Salvation Army workers permanently stationed in Haiti are being supported in their Earthquake disaster response efforts by Canadian, US and International Salvation Army teams.

19 Jan 2010

World Vision responds to Haiti disaster, but situation remains grave

World Vision has signed an agreement with Air Serv International to provide one light aircraft to transport people and cargo (14,000 lbs capacity) between Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince. The first flights began today, making two rotations per day. According to relief staff, these flights will radically improve transports of staff and goods.

19 Jan 2010

HolGenTech PGA for Genome Based Economy to be presented at the Personalized Medicine World Conference

HolGenTech, a leader in Genome Computing Architecture, will demonstrate the world's first Personal Genome Assistant (PGA) for the Genome Based Economy at the inaugural event of the Personalized Medicine World Conference at the Mountain View Computer History Museum, January 19-20. Designed to automate best choices for consumers as they shop for food, nutrients, cosmetics and more, the HolGenTech PGA leverages data from genomic tests, health database services, and user preferences to equip consumers with a practical tool to optimize health and maximize prevention.

19 Jan 2010

Urgent aid shipment containing tents and family survival kits docked at Jacmel, Haiti

An urgent aid shipment containing 4,000 tents and more than 300 family survival kits has just docked at the Haitian coastal town of Jacmel.

19 Jan 2010

PAHO/WHO to assess the impact of earthquake on Haiti’s health facilities

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is mobilizing health experts to assess the impact of yesterday's earthquake on the health situation in Haiti and working with other United Nations agencies, international partners, and local authorities to mobilize and coordinate relief and recovery efforts focused on the quake's survivors.

19 Jan 2010

Residents of Canada's northern regions contribute more than $25,000 to support Haiti earthquake victims

Residents of Canada's northern regions including Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon have shown their characteristic generosity by contributing to World Vision's efforts to support the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

19 Jan 2010

Movie star attends RSN Renal Teen Prom

For one precious night, movie star Jack Black helped more than 250 teens forget about dialysis and renal disease and enjoy a right of passage most kids take for granted—the prom.

19 Jan 2010

New policy sets nutrition standards for food and beverages sold in Ontario schools

ARAMARK Canada Ltd., a leader in providing professional food services to more than 150 middle and high schools across Ontario, is in full support of the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Policy Memorandum No. 150, School Food and Beverage Policy, setting nutrition standards for food and beverages sold in publicly funded elementary and secondary schools in Ontario.

19 Jan 2010

British Columbian donors sponsor 1,610 Haiti children

Generous British Columbians have so far contributed $1,042,648 towards World Vision's efforts to support the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

19 Jan 2010

CARE's disaster-response teams teach water purification techniques in earthquake-ravaged Haiti

CARE's disaster-response teams find themselves in a race against time in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, coaching survivors how to purify contaminated water and preparing hygiene kits to help prevent a secondary crisis: the outbreak of disease.

19 Jan 2010

Newfoundland residents contribute to Haiti relief programs

Newfoundlanders have shown they care by contributing to World Vision's efforts to support the victims the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

19 Jan 2010

Scientists publish study on the effects of nutritional supplement ingredients on cholesterol levels

In collaboration with the scientists in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Standard Process scientists have published a study examining the effects of nutritional supplement ingredients on cholesterol levels in Rapacz familial hypercholesterolemic swine or FH swine.

19 Jan 2010

Humanitarian group's response targets vulnerable women and children in Haiti

CARE warned Saturday that pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and young children are at greatest risk in the wake of an earthquake that has devastated the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince and left nearly three million people in need of assistance.

19 Jan 2010

FDA warns consumers about counterfeit and potentially harmful version of Alli capsules

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is today warning consumers about a counterfeit and potentially harmful version of Alli 60 mg capsules (120 count refill kit).

19 Jan 2010

HHS medical response teams help victims of Haiti earthquake providing medical care

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) medical response teams are providing medical care in Haiti at several locations, including an orphanage where they are treating more than 300 patients, most with acute medical problems.

18 Jan 2010

325 Haiti children sponsored by Saskatchewan donors

Generous Saskatchewan residents have so far contributed $167, to World Vision's efforts to support the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

18 Jan 2010

Sunlight and vitamin D deficiency linked to 17 varieties of cancer

For humans, sunlight and vitamin D is critically important for the development, growth, and maintenance of a healthy body, from birth until death. "Humans make thousands of units of vitamin D within minutes of whole body exposure to sunlight. From what we know of nature, it is unlikely such a system evolved by chance," states Dr. John Cannell, Executive Director, Vitamin D Council.

18 Jan 2010

Food News and Research

New issue from Annals of Internal Medicine

Clemson University researchers explore ways to solve housing crisis in Haiti

Save the Children delivers food, water, and essential medical supplies to 14 hospitals in Haiti

Canadian, US and International Salvation Army teams support relief efforts in Haiti

World Vision responds to Haiti disaster, but situation remains grave

HolGenTech PGA for Genome Based Economy to be presented at the Personalized Medicine World Conference

Urgent aid shipment containing tents and family survival kits docked at Jacmel, Haiti

PAHO/WHO to assess the impact of earthquake on Haiti’s health facilities

Residents of Canada's northern regions contribute more than $25,000 to support Haiti earthquake victims

Movie star attends RSN Renal Teen Prom

New policy sets nutrition standards for food and beverages sold in Ontario schools

British Columbian donors sponsor 1,610 Haiti children

CARE's disaster-response teams teach water purification techniques in earthquake-ravaged Haiti

Newfoundland residents contribute to Haiti relief programs

Scientists publish study on the effects of nutritional supplement ingredients on cholesterol levels

Humanitarian group's response targets vulnerable women and children in Haiti

FDA warns consumers about counterfeit and potentially harmful version of Alli capsules

HHS medical response teams help victims of Haiti earthquake providing medical care

325 Haiti children sponsored by Saskatchewan donors

Sunlight and vitamin D deficiency linked to 17 varieties of cancer

Understanding cultivated meat and its global potential eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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