Albatross study shows regional differences in ocean contamination
As long-lived predators at the top of the marine food chain, albatrosses accumulate toxic contaminants such as PCBs, DDT, and mercury in their bodies. A new study has found dramatic differences in contaminant levels between two closely related albatross species that forage in different areas of the North Pacific. Researchers also found that levels of PCBs and DDT have increased in both species ov...Regional collaboration is key to state's future
Our state boasts significant competitive advantages in terms of talent, technology, and capital, but alone we lack the critical mass needed to compete with our most significant competition - the East and West C...Milwaukee regional development group agrees on name
Representatives from seven counties in southeast Wisconsin have agreed to use the name "Milwaukee 7" as a collective brand for economic development in the area. The Milwaukee Regional Economic Development Council decided on the name, and an accompanying logo, at its first meeting this week. The organization is three months old. <a href="http://www.jsonline.com/bym/news/dec05/377...Wisconsin investors seek regional partners and informed legislature
We believe [venture capital] is a wor...Mystery behind Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Unraveled
A new study said that complex regional pain syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by continuous nerve injury affecting small fibers which has the ability to sense pain. // This syndrome includes all the post-traumatic limb pain and other disturbances that continue even though the injury has healed. But the causes of the symptoms of the syndrome are unknown. This is due to...Afghanistan Hosting A UN Funded Regional Health Conference
A senior official of Public Health Ministry of Afghanistan said on Sunday, that they are hosting a four-day regional health conference. // The conference, called "Health for All and Health by All", is being conducted in Kabul from today. It is the first such conference being held in Afghanistan over the past four years. Delegates from nine countries are attending the conference, and are meeting t...Chiefs Of Regional Commissions For Animal Health Announced
Dr. Robert Thwala, the Ministry of Agriculture Director of Veterinary and Livestock Services, was anointed as President of the African Regional Commission //for the International Committee of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Dr. Barry O’Neil was earlier elected the President of OIE. This post is held for three years. The elections were held last month during the 74th An...Regional Cooperation Promoted in Southeast Asia
Several health ministers meetings to consider the rising health emergencies and crisis in Southeast Asia and worldwide over the past two days have helped// to promote closer regional cooperation. The first day of the regional meeting saw the attempts for development of sustainable programs for Southeast Asian regional cooperation during the ASEAN meeting. The theme of the 8th ASEAN He...Regional cooperation on health care services
A two-day meeting began on Sunday in Dhaka, which is being attended by health ministers of 11 South East Asian countries. The agenda is to discuss ways to improve// collaboration to develop health care services in South East Asia. This meeting was inaugurated by the Bangladeshi Prime minister; Begum Khaleda Zia. She appealed for a stronger and lasting cooperation to make healthcare ac...