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Breathing disorder tests for Down syndrome children to be investigated by researchers at the University of Southampton

Researchers at the University of Southampton are planning to investigate tests for a breathing disorder that affects babies and children who have Down syndrome while they sleep. They aim to provide the missing evidence so that doctors can introduce affordable and simple routine screening.

15 Mar 2013

University of Sunderland pharmaceutical scientists receive CFUK grant for research into cystinosis

Pharmaceutical scientists at the University of Sunderland have been awarded £125,000 by the Cystinosis Foundation (CF) UK to fund the next stage of their research into a rare genetic disease.

7 Mar 2013

Measles epidemic affecting tens of thousands of children in DRC, MSF warns

"A measles epidemic has affected tens of thousands of children in northern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), overwhelming health facilities, says medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)," IRIN reports.

2 Mar 2013

Discovery about eye’s shape could boost effectiveness of lenses used in cataract operations

A professor at London's Kingston University has made a discovery about the shape of the eye that could boost the effectiveness of man-made lenses used in cataract operations.

1 Mar 2013

Twenty doctors suspected of embezzling funds from GAVI arrested in Niger

"Niger arrested about 20 doctors suspected of embezzling funds from a charity promoting vaccination in poor countries, ... judicial and police sources said on Monday," Reuters reports.

27 Feb 2013

Humanosphere blog examines Kerry's commitment to foreign aid

"John Kerry has only held the office of U.S. Secretary of State for a few weeks but has already made it known that foreign aid is one of his priorities," development blogger Tom Murphy writes in Humanosphere, adding, "Kerry says he will fight to maintain the budget of USAID and make the argument for its benefits."

22 Feb 2013

Parkinson's-related mutations may also affect vision

The most common genetic cause of Parkinson's is not only responsible for the condition's distinctive movement problems but may also affect vision, according to new research by scientists at the University of York.

16 Feb 2013

Roundup: Conn. governor's budget proposal would shed thousands from Medicaid; Insurance rates to rise 2.7% in Mass.; Calif. group wants tighter doc narcotic control

Gov. Dannel Malloy said he would close Connecticut's $1.2 billion budget gap with a mix of spending cuts, including to hospitals and programs for the poor, and new revenues, including the extension of some business taxes that were scheduled to expire.

10 Feb 2013

Viewpoints: Debating P4P; ‘Tactical retreat' by GOP; The virtues of across-the-board spending cuts

Instead of granting automatic pay increases, N.Y. City's public hospital system will pay them based on how well they reduce costs, increase patient satisfaction and improve the quality of care. The Health and Hospitals Corporation, which runs the city's 11 public hospitals, deserves praise for an ambitious proposal that will need to be refined as it is put into practice.

28 Jan 2013

Keeping healthy blood cells alive could help fight leukaemia

Instead of focusing on the elimination of cancer cells, maintaining a stable population of healthy blood cells in the bone marrow could be the most effective way to fight against leukaemia.

23 Jan 2013

Study: Good sleep fosters psychological well-being, gratitude

We all know that getting a good night's sleep is good for our general health and well-being. But new research is highlighting a more surprising benefit of good sleep: more feelings of gratitude for relationships.

21 Jan 2013

Scientists to investigate how cancer cells hide to avoid chemotherapy drugs

Scientists hope to improve leukaemia treatment by investigating how cancer cells use 'hiding places' in the body to avoid chemotherapy drugs.

17 Jan 2013

Florida Atlantic University announces $3M gift to endow medical student scholarships

Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has announced a $3 million gift to endow medical student scholarships. The endowment will be named the "Dr. Morton and Cynthia Levitt Endowed Scholarship for Medical Education," and the announcement was made during the Schmidt College of Medicine's inaugural "Your Medical School" celebration honoring Dick and Barbara Schmidt.

16 Jan 2013

Charity News and Research

Breathing disorder tests for Down syndrome children to be investigated by researchers at the University of Southampton

University of Sunderland pharmaceutical scientists receive CFUK grant for research into cystinosis

Measles epidemic affecting tens of thousands of children in DRC, MSF warns

Discovery about eye’s shape could boost effectiveness of lenses used in cataract operations

Twenty doctors suspected of embezzling funds from GAVI arrested in Niger

Humanosphere blog examines Kerry's commitment to foreign aid

Parkinson's-related mutations may also affect vision

Roundup: Conn. governor's budget proposal would shed thousands from Medicaid; Insurance rates to rise 2.7% in Mass.; Calif. group wants tighter doc narcotic control

Viewpoints: Debating P4P; ‘Tactical retreat' by GOP; The virtues of across-the-board spending cuts

Keeping healthy blood cells alive could help fight leukaemia

Study: Good sleep fosters psychological well-being, gratitude

Scientists to investigate how cancer cells hide to avoid chemotherapy drugs

Florida Atlantic University announces $3M gift to endow medical student scholarships

Hospital fees, provider cuts to steady Medicaid programs in Ga., Calif. linger

Dementia care services: an interview with Sue McLean

Protection of health workers necessary to eradicate polio

7 more health workers killed in Pakistan in attacks suspected to be linked to murders of polio vaccinators

Parkinson’s: an interview with Steve Ford, CEO of Parkinson’s UK

MITF protein may help develop effective drug treatments for melanoma

Children's Miracle Network Ambassador announces Fire Truck O'Toys charity toy drive

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