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Drug companies in India keen on developing bird flu drug

...nst the most dreaded avian flu virus. Section 92 empowers the government to issue CL without receipt of an application from the industry. Furthermore, the issue of such license is independent of third party consent. The following proposal is expected to help cope up with a public health emergency that might...

Europe: Empowering Society with Knowledge

...to establish a relationship between knowledge that empowers society, to create a ‘Knowledge society’. Professor John Brennan from Centre for Higher Education Research and Information, in the UK’s Open University, will lead the Forward Look. In his words, ‘Universities as research centers tend to study absol...

Intensive Training and Tool Kit, Indicates Adequate Preparation To Combat AIDS.

...t is an important milestone across the world as it empowers the communities and volunteers on treatment. This is a special moment for us and we will continue learning from the beginning of this experience, realizing that information is power. ...

Stern action against AIIMS Medicos, warns Ramadoss

... but is still the director. His appointment letter empowers him to work till the age of 66, which is completely inappropriate." The minister also said that striking doctors will not receive any salary for the period of protests. "According to the law of the land, no one would be given any salary for the per...

Now A Computer Game To Battle AIDS

...tive feature in Swahili today, an online game that empowers young people to make good life choices about and prevent HIV'. In its Swahili version, the game is called 'Ungefanyaje' (What would you do?). It takes the player through a series of relationship-based scenarios that emphasize the importance of HIV-p...

New Regulation to Check Medication Errors

...discretionary (clerical) tasks. The new regulation empowers general acute care hospitals to give jobs to suitably trained pharmacy technicians to check the work of other technicians, to help rule out medication errors that creep in. This helps pharmacists to expand their role in patient care areas. This redu...

New AMA Tool Empowers Doctors to Work Safer Hours

...-out of their risk level, Dr Haikerwal said. “It empowers doctors, particularly young doctors, to negotiate with hospital management for improved rosters, and ensure patient safety is not endangered by fatigue brought on by excessively long shifts and demanding rosters,” he said. “Doctors should contact t...

Alberta Pharmacists Entitled to Prescribe Medicines

Calgary – A new ruling in Alberta empowers pharmacists to prescribe medicines to patients suffering minor medical conditions. Now, pharmacists in Alberta// will be allowed to take a decision on the treatment for minor conditions and make modifications to dosages or prescriptions given by doct...

HIVmirror, LLC Launching Breakthrough Genetic Product for HIV Positive Consumer

... user-friendly Web site (http: www.hivmirror.com), empowers modern consumers and gives a unique insight into their genetic code and its role in their potential HIV disease progression. HIVmirror(TM) is a revolutionary scientific test that assesses an individual's DNA for CCR5-Delta32 (known as Delta 32) and...

AAPPO Launches ACT on Diabetes Initiative to Promote Improved Diabetes Care

...cked off its new ACT on Diabetes Initiative, which empowers AAPPO members to take Action, Champion better care, and empower their patients to Take charge of diabetes by providing tools and information to the over 1000 PPO providers nationwide. More than 7 percent of Americans currently are diagnosed with di...

Toolkit to Assess Reproductive Health Needs of Displaced Women

...he assessment with minimal assistance from CDC. It empowers organizations to be able to identify their own needs and build their own capacity. The toolkit was pilot tested in refugee camps in Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and among displaced persons in Colombia. "What is wonderful about this toolk...

Online Education Program Better Source of Information for Patients

...r disease," she said. "The Heart Profilers tool empowers patients to take control and manage their condition by providing personalized information in lay language so patients have a complete picture of their condition and treatments relevant to their diagnosis profile." Chronic disease is an ever-growing...

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