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Recognition for cancer researchers

World-class cancer researchers whose science has significantly contributed to progress in the fight against cancer will be recognized April 14-18, 2007, by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) at its 2007 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, Calif.

3 Apr 2007

Heart muscle cell death is an active and ongoing process in heart failure

Using a nuclear medicine technique and molecular imaging to "see" programmed cell loss, the body's normal way of getting rid of unneeded or abnormal cells, may help in early identification of those individuals who are at risk of developing heart failure, say researchers in the April Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

3 Apr 2007

Children who get frequent infections may have immunodeficiency

Children who get frequent infections, such as ear infections, sinusitis or pneumonia, may have a more severe condition called immunodeficiency, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).

3 Apr 2007

New computerized system for chemotherapy patients at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

A new computerized system for chemotherapy patients promises to advance Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's patient safety effort by establishing automatic standards for all treatment plans.

3 Apr 2007

HHS Assistant Secretary for children, families to step down

Wade Horn -- assistant secretary for HHS' Administration for Children and Families, who oversees abstinence education programs for the Bush administration -- on Monday announced that he will resign from his position, the Washington Post reports.

3 Apr 2007

Women ages 40 to 49 urged to consult with doctors before undergoing routine mammography

The American College of Physicians, which represents about 120,000 internists, in the April 3 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine recommend that women ages 40 to 49 consult with their doctors about whether to undergo routine mammography screening, the Washington Post reports.

3 Apr 2007

Obstetric fistula, impact on women

Reuters on Friday examined obstetric fistula and its impact on women living with the condition (Ringler, Reuters, 3/30). Obstetric fistulas develop when a fetus becomes lodged during labor in the narrow birth canal of a girl or young woman, causing pressure that blocks the flow of blood to vital tissues and tearing holes in the bowel, urethra or both, causing incontinence.

3 Apr 2007

Philadelphia Inquirer examines efficacy of genetic testing to determine risk of breast cancer relapse

The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday examined the efficacy of Genomic Health's Oncotype DX test and Amsterdam, Netherlands-based Agendia's MammaPrint, both of which measure a woman's odds of breast cancer relapse by testing her removed tumor for genes that can predict the likelihood of her cancer returning.

3 Apr 2007

All U.S. States to begin names-based reporting of HIV cases by end of 2007

All U.S. states and Washington, D.C., by the end of 2007 will begin recording HIV cases using names-based reporting systems rather than code-based reporting systems, the AP/Springfield State Journal Register reports.

3 Apr 2007

Millions of children living with HIV/AIDS in developing countries need immediate access to treatment

There is an immediate need for the provision of antiretroviral therapy developed for children, including smaller pills and combination therapies, as well as enhanced medical training to provide care to HIV-positive children in developing countries, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement published on Monday in the April issue of the journal Pediatrics, the AP/San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3 Apr 2007

India plans to provide 300,000 HIV-positive adults, 40,000 HIV-positive children with access to no-cost antiretrovirals

India's National AIDS Control Organization, which this month is scheduled to launch the third phase of its National AIDS Control Program, plans to provide 300,000 HIV-positive adults and 40,000 children ages 15 and younger living with the virus with access to no-cost antiretroviral drugs, the Indian Express reports.

3 Apr 2007

International community should focus on 'critical' health conditions, including HIV/AIDS epidemic, of Myanmar's population

The international community "needs an approach that focuses not on fostering democratic governance" in Myanmar "but on the critical health and education needs," including curbing the spread of HIV, among the country's "long suffering" population.

3 Apr 2007

Debate continues over access to experimental medications for terminally ill

USA Today on Monday examined the debate over whether patients with terminal illnesses should have expanded access to experimental medications -- an issue currently under consideration in a lawsuit before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

3 Apr 2007

Congress should expand SCHIP, says Baucus

Congress this year should reauthorize and expand SCHIP, which will expire on Sept. 30 without congressional action, because, when a "child gets sick, the main focus needs to be on getting them healthy, not on how to pay for it," Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) writes in a Billings Gazette opinion piece.

3 Apr 2007

New Rhode Island rules require hospitals to provide no-cost care to low-income residents

New Rhode Island regulations that took effect on Sunday require state hospitals to provide no-cost care to any uninsured resident whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, the Providence Journal reports.

3 Apr 2007

Dingell introduces bill that would expand dental coverage for children enrolled in Medicaid, SCHIP

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair John Dingell (D-Mich.) last week introduced a bill (HR 1781) that would help improve the delivery of dental services to low-income children enrolled in Medicaid and SCHIP, CQ HealthBeat reports.

3 Apr 2007

Emerging threats demand new approach to disaster preparedness

The SARS epidemic, the South Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and avian influenza all underline a growing need for preparedness planning that addresses multiple hazards and coordinates all levels of government and society, said a panel of public health experts today at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Washington, D.C.

3 Apr 2007

Substantial need for mental health services in the general population

First large-scale assessment of the general population shows nearly 30 percent need mental health care and about one-third of them get it.

3 Apr 2007

Severe dengue infections may go unrecognized in international travelers

Severe cases of a common travelers' infection may not be recognized if doctors rely on the World Health Organization's (WHO) guidelines for identifying it, according to a new study published in the April 15 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online.

3 Apr 2007

Few surgeons routinely refer breast cancer patients for reconstruction

Forty-four percent of surgeons do not refer the majority of their breast cancer patients to a plastic surgeon prior to the initial surgery when the woman is choosing her treatment course, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

2 Apr 2007

Health Care News and Research

Recognition for cancer researchers

Heart muscle cell death is an active and ongoing process in heart failure

Children who get frequent infections may have immunodeficiency

New computerized system for chemotherapy patients at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

HHS Assistant Secretary for children, families to step down

Women ages 40 to 49 urged to consult with doctors before undergoing routine mammography

Obstetric fistula, impact on women

Philadelphia Inquirer examines efficacy of genetic testing to determine risk of breast cancer relapse

All U.S. States to begin names-based reporting of HIV cases by end of 2007

Millions of children living with HIV/AIDS in developing countries need immediate access to treatment

India plans to provide 300,000 HIV-positive adults, 40,000 HIV-positive children with access to no-cost antiretrovirals

International community should focus on 'critical' health conditions, including HIV/AIDS epidemic, of Myanmar's population

Debate continues over access to experimental medications for terminally ill

Congress should expand SCHIP, says Baucus

New Rhode Island rules require hospitals to provide no-cost care to low-income residents

Dingell introduces bill that would expand dental coverage for children enrolled in Medicaid, SCHIP

Emerging threats demand new approach to disaster preparedness

Substantial need for mental health services in the general population

Severe dengue infections may go unrecognized in international travelers

Few surgeons routinely refer breast cancer patients for reconstruction

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