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New book predicts a "vaccine century"

A new book published by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) predicts that the 21st century will become the "century of vaccines" thanks to rapid developments in the field of immunization.

21 Jul 2004

Regional initiative targets syphilis

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched a new regional plan of action to eliminate congenital syphilis from the Americas during the Global Health Council conference "Youth and Health: Generation on the Edge," held June 1 to 4 in Washington, D.C.

21 Jul 2004

Experts, activists call for safer roads

Experts and advocates on traffic safety who participated in World Health Day celebrations at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) detailed the enormous public health costs of traffic crashes around the world and called for new and sustained efforts to reduce them.

21 Jul 2004

Vaccination Week reached 40 Million in 35 countries

An estimated 40 million children and adults throughout the Western Hemisphere received vaccines during the first regionwide Vaccination Week in the Americas, held April 24-30 in 35 countries of the Americas.

21 Jul 2004

PAHO, University of Geneva cooperate on emergency preparedness, disaster relief

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the University of Geneva have signed an agreement to increase and facilitate cooperation on emergency preparedness and disaster relief programs.

21 Jul 2004

A study on diabetes in Central America is set to advance

A study on diabetes in Central America is set to advance, as the result of an agreement between the Pan American Health Organization and the Office of Global Health Affairs, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

21 Jul 2004

Benefits from Medicare approved drug discount cards won't affect Medicaid benefits

Low-income Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for the $600 credit when they enroll in a Medicare-approved drug discount card will not have to worry that this help will be counted against them when they apply for Medicaid or other federal government benefit programs like housing and food stamps.

21 Jul 2004

Exercise therapy looks promising for alleviating symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is persistent, medically unexplained fatigue lasting more than six months.

21 Jul 2004

Novel method to 'drilling and filling' dental cavities is found lacking

Innovative methods for preventing the progression of cavities in teeth appear regularly. One such method is the application of ozone gas to carious lesions.

21 Jul 2004

Tai Chi helps keep arthritis sufferers on their feet

The traditional Chinese martial art of Tai Chi has been said to produce a variety of health benefits for older adults.

21 Jul 2004

Wrist acupuncture point stimulation proves useful in preventing post-op nausea and vomiting

Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common complications following surgery and anaesthesia and can add to the stress of hospital stays.

21 Jul 2004

Chemotherapy and supportive care are a winning combination

Gastrointestinal cancer, including colorectal, is one of the most common groups of cancers to claim Western lives.

21 Jul 2004

Soy formula not a good choice for infants at risk of allergies

Soy-protein based infant formulas have been used to treat infants who have food allergies or intolerances.

21 Jul 2004

Medicinal qualities of plants shown to ease symptoms of genetic disease

Phytomedicines are medicines derived from plants and often responsible for the healing effects of traditional remedies used.

21 Jul 2004

Benefits from diet lower in salt not limited to those with high blood pressure

It has long been established that people suffering from high blood pressure can benefit greatly by reducing their salt intake.

21 Jul 2004

Debate over acetaminophen and acute liver failure

One expert questions the acceptability of the current level of acetaminophen-related injury and death, while another suggests that acetaminophen overdoses are misunderstood.

20 Jul 2004

3M and MicroDose Technologies Inc. team up to bring advanced electronic dry powder inhaler to market

3M and MicroDose Technologies Inc., a privately held drug delivery company based in Monmouth Junction, N.J., announced today that the two companies have entered into an exclusive co-development and joint marketing agreement.

20 Jul 2004

Florida Attorney General issues civil subpoenas to six pharmaceutical manufacturers

Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist has issued civil subpoenas to six pharmaceutical manufacturers regarding their wholesale pricing practices.

20 Jul 2004

Chemotherapy aimed at both cancer cells and their genetically normal cellular 'microenvironment' might improve the success of breast cancer treatment

In the first comprehensive survey of gene activity in each cell type composing normal and malignant breast tissue, scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified genes in non-cancerous supporting cells that can spur the growth of breast cancer cells.

20 Jul 2004

Suicidal behavior is higher in the first month after starting antidepressants

A new study in the current issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that the risk of suicidal behavior is higher in the first month after starting antidepressants.

20 Jul 2004