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AIDS bias successfully overcome by Indian Muslims in South Africa

...iage, as such sexual morality will make a positive contribution to the management and prevention of HIV and AIDS among both infected and affected individuals and families." Besides the Care Centre, MAP has a variety of activities, including regular workshops, educator training and life skills programmes for you...

Big Brained People Are More Intelligent

... said, it was still to be determined what nature’s contribution was to this cerebral size relationship with intelligence. "We're going to need to be careful if, in the future, we use MRI brain scans as a measure of ability in any selection process," said Prof. Witelson. Edited (ANI) ...

New Portable Helmet Scanner To Examine Newborns

...so cheaper than MRI. "It could make an important contribution to the care and treatment of critically ill babies." Edited IANS...

Increase In Health Insurance Premium Likely In Australia

... "These increases, in dollar terms, wipe out the contribution of the government's rebate, even at the higher levels now provided for older Australians," said Labor health spokeswoman Julia Gillard. "No one likes to see premiums go up in this sector. The funds are only allowed to increase premiums to the exten...

Australian Health funds stand accused

...s. 'These increases, in dollar terms, wipe out the contribution of the Government's rebate, even at the higher levels now provided for older Australians,' Ms Gillard said. Australian Health Insurance Association chief executive Michael Armitage said an increase of 5-7 per cent was a figure 'that I've heard my s...

Link between Astrocytes and Alzheimer's Discovered

... this path-breaking research signals the potential contribution of Astrocytes (Star shaped cells) in triggering certain sections of the brain into activity, whenever required. This is in contrast with the preconceived role of Astrocytes, in maintaining a healthy environment for the Neurons. The findings of the re...

Breast Cancer Treatment Influenced By Family

...s regardless of acculturation, is an important new contribution to the literature on cancer decision-making. The study results are of relevance to a growing number of cancer care providers. Physicians should acknowledge patients' family members as potential key participants in medical decision-making, rather than...

Distinguished Scientist Award Conferred on Manchester Dentist

...anchester. // Professor Blinkhorn has made a huge contribution in the field of public health and was even awarded an OBE around six months ago....

US Academy honors 15 for major contributions to science

...s Medal, awarded every three years for outstanding contribution to naval architecture and marine engineering, goes...ze of $10,000 awarded every four years for notable contribution to fluviatile morphology and closely related aspects of the geological sciences – goes to Michael A....

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia May Attain a 90% Cure Rate

...or even thousands of genes. Another significant contribution made by St. Jude researchers is the measurement of minimal residual disease (MRD), that is the small populations of leukemic cells that survive initial treatment (induction therapy). These cells can replenish the population of leukemic cells and caus...

Quality Platelets and Improved Blood Availability No Longer a Pipe Dream

...nly a matter of time when the positive impact of a contribution of this genre is felt across the world. Testing of the device will take place this year after which work will go on to make the product commercially available within a five year time frame....

President Bush proposes HSAs scheme for the benefit of both the workers and the country

...ealth plan, then the worker has to discontinue his contribution to the savings account. But the worker can either spend or save money from the account. Bush and other advocates of HSAs feel that this would reduce the health care costs as people are more likely to spend less money on medical care and are wiser a...

Never undermine the importance of calcium and Vitamin D

...ades of research in animals and humans confirm the contribution of calcium and vitamin D in building and preserving bone mass across all age groups. Therefore it is important that adequate attention is paid to these two nutrients and they are taken in the diet. This would help improve the general hea...

Ramdev Signs MOU With Jharkhand Govt To Set Up Ayurveda Hospital

...mmon people of the country." Ramdev announced a contribution of Rs.12 million for the hospital. He said: "I am happy the Jharkhand government has taken the initiative in developing ayurveda and spiritualism in the state. " Best known for his programmes on spiritual TV channels, Ramdev was accused last month ...

Men Are Less Capable Of Handling Stress Than Women – New Stud

... McClintock hoped the study would be an important contribution in the understanding of sex differences of disease - "but, specifically, disease as it occurs". --Edited IANS...

John Mendelsohn M.D, chosen for an International Award

...illion each to laureates chosen in areas where the contribution is immense and path breaking. "It is a tremendous honor to be awarded the Dan David Prize," Mendelsohn says. "It's especially gratifying to be honored for research that has played a role in the future care of patients with cancer. I am pleased to sha...

A simple answer to teen weight loss: Reducing sugary drinks

... have no nutritional value and seem to make a huge contribution to weight gain. People often get overwhelmed by nutrition advice and give up. We opted to study one simple, potentially high-impact behavior, and made it easy for adolescents to replace sugary drinks with noncaloric beverages," says Ebelling. As a ...

African American Children More Pone to Develop Diabetes

...gical changes during puberty may make an important contribution to the risk profile', concluded Dr. Geoff Ball. ...

Wal-Mart under Pressure from Health Care Officials

...n Clinton's decision to return Wal-Mart's campaign contribution illustrated the complicated role still Wal-Mart plays in her political life....

Arkansas Governor Explains New Health Plan Insurance On Radio Show

... less than twice the poverty level, the employer’s contribution has been fixed at $15 per employee, each month. The Governor explained several aspects related to the insurance plan during his 'Ask the Governor' show. He said that the plan would help workers retain their job. Participation is the insurance progr...

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