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Renowned Chinese surgeon who revealed the SARS cover-up last year is reported to be undergoing brainwashing

Jiang Yanyong a renowned Chinese surgeon who revealed the enormity of the Chinese SARS cover-up last year is reported to be undergoing brainwashing enforced upon him by Chinese Government officials.

6 Jul 2004

Chiropractic care for veterans

Veterans can receive chiropractic care at 26 selected Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities beginning this fall, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi announced today.

5 Jul 2004

Healthy fats and oils essential to satisfy calorie-conscious consumers

Reacting to the obesity epidemic, food consumers have stirred a global health revolution and are increasingly demanding healthier oils and fats.

4 Jul 2004

Youth smoking down in Nevada

A annual study conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and the Nevada Department of Education confirms that fewer Nevada high school students obtained cigarettes by purchasing them in stores in 2003.

4 Jul 2004

South African Courth defends the Medicine Act

This is a major victory for government's effort to ensure the transformation of health services and patient safety. The judgement vindicates the validity of government endeavour to ensure the quality dispensing services and the supply of safe medicine.

4 Jul 2004

Reports of a serious polio outbreak among children in Rogo, Nigeria

Reports of a serious polio outbreak among children in Rogo, Kano State, have emerged. Kano is Nigeria's most populous northern state.

2 Jul 2004

World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control closed this week, with nearly 90% of countries having signed up

The WHO FCTC has become one of the most rapidly embraced United Nations' conventions, with 167 WHO Member States and the European Community (EC) signing, and 23 countries ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to the Convention, just one year after it opened for signature in Geneva.

2 Jul 2004

New legislation ensures veterans and their spouses admitted to nursing homes in New York State receive access to federal pension entitlements

Governor George E. Pataki today signed into law legislation that will better ensure veterans and their spouses who are admitted to nursing homes in New York State receive all of the benefits they are entitled to, including access to federal pension entitlements.

2 Jul 2004

One in three Americans born today is predicted to develop diabetes as a consequence of obesity

One in three Americans born today is predicted to develop diabetes as a consequence of obesity, according to a new report by the International Diabetes Federation and the International Obesity Task Force.

2 Jul 2004

Secondhand smoke increases the risk of heart disease among non-smokers by as much as 60 percent

Exposure to secondhand smoke is even more dangerous than previously thought and increases the risk of heart disease among non-smokers by as much as 60 percent.

2 Jul 2004

No compulsory genetic testing for newborn babies in Europe

European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin today rejected stories in several media claiming he had called for genetic testing of all newborn babies in Europe.

2 Jul 2004

Emergency Nurses Association has initiated its annual drinking and driving awareness campaign

The ENA’s program empowers emergency nurses across the nation to educate parents and teens about the dangers of drinking and driving during the Fourth of July holiday weekend and throughout the year.

2 Jul 2004

ASU and Mayo Clinic collaborate on a new joint nursing program

ASU and Mayo Clinic have reached an agreement to collaborate on a new joint nursing program based at Mayo Clinic Hospital in northeast Phoenix.

2 Jul 2004

Employers are key to overcoming U.S. breastfeeding dilemma

The United States government has launched a year-long national awareness campaign consisting of public service announcements (PSAs) for print media, radio and television, all to help the American public better understand the significant health benefits that breastfeeding provides to mothers and babies.

1 Jul 2004

Ethical, social and legal aspects of human genetic testing

On 6th and 7th May 2004, the European Commission invited all interested parties to attend a European citizens' and stakeholders' conference, held in Brussels, to discuss the ethical, social and legal aspects of human genetic testing in research and healthcare applications.

30 Jun 2004

The medical use of marijuana

The medical use of marijuana enjoys wide public support. More than 70% of respondents to recent surveys agree that marijuana should be available medically. Sources: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates. Feb. 14-19, 2001 and The Gallup Poll. March 19-21, 1999.

30 Jun 2004

Medical Legislation News and Research

Renowned Chinese surgeon who revealed the SARS cover-up last year is reported to be undergoing brainwashing

Chiropractic care for veterans

Healthy fats and oils essential to satisfy calorie-conscious consumers

Youth smoking down in Nevada

South African Courth defends the Medicine Act

Reports of a serious polio outbreak among children in Rogo, Nigeria

World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control closed this week, with nearly 90% of countries having signed up

New legislation ensures veterans and their spouses admitted to nursing homes in New York State receive access to federal pension entitlements

One in three Americans born today is predicted to develop diabetes as a consequence of obesity

Secondhand smoke increases the risk of heart disease among non-smokers by as much as 60 percent

No compulsory genetic testing for newborn babies in Europe

Emergency Nurses Association has initiated its annual drinking and driving awareness campaign

ASU and Mayo Clinic collaborate on a new joint nursing program

Employers are key to overcoming U.S. breastfeeding dilemma

Ethical, social and legal aspects of human genetic testing

The medical use of marijuana

Harmless form of the herpes virus may help create a vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease

Human Tissue Bill is in need of further amendment

Five children have been born conceived from previously isolated and frozen egg cells

U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether anti-drug laws should apply to the medicinal use of marijuana

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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