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Helicobacter pylori survives in the body by manipulating important immune system cells. This is shown in a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy. The discovery may lead to new treatments against the common peptic ulcer bacterium.
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FDA Recommends Gardasil Recipients Sit, Lie Down After Receiving Vaccination
In a posting aimed at health care professionals, FDA on its Web site on Wednesday said that recipients of Merck"s human papillomavirus vaccine, Gardasil, should be closely observed afterward for 15 minutes while they remain seated or lying down to avoid the possibility of fainting, the Wall Street Journal reports. FDA said that since October 2007, Gardasil"s labeling for both health care providers and patients has included a discussion about fainting. The agency said the strengthened recommendation comes in response to reports of "traumatic injuries" among some recipients who experienced fainting (Corbett Dooren, Wall Street Journal, 6/10). Gardasil protects against the strains of HPV that cause most cases of cervical cancer and genital warts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that girls ages 11 and 12 receive the three-dose vaccine before they are sexually active. Girls and women ages 13 to 26 who have not been vaccinated or completed the vaccine series also should receive the vaccine (CDC fact sheet, June 2008). On Wednesday, FDA also approved changes to Gardasil materials that place warnings about fainting in a more prominent place on drug labels and handouts. The agency said that the new recommendations are intended to "prevent falls and injuries" (Wall Street Journal, 6/10).
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Governor Rell: State Of Connecticut To Receive $3.75 Million Grant To Enhance Heath Care Access For At-Risk Mothers

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving $3.75 million federal grant to expand access to health care in Hartford for low-income women nearing childbirth to ensure their newborns get a healthy start. "Our children are our most precious re and the health of a child is intrinsic to the health of the mother," stated Governor Rell. "These funds will help us ensure that at-risk moms get the health care services they need for a safe delivery and a healthy baby." According to state Department of Public Health officials, Hartford"s infant mortality rate for the city"s African-American community is 12.1 deaths per 1,000 live births. In comparison, the overall statewide rate for infant mortality is approximately 5 deaths per 1,000 live births. The Governor said DPH"s application for the federal Healthy Start Program funds was submitted in collaboration with the Public Health Foundation of Connecticut and several community partners, including the Hartford Department of Health and Human Services, local hospitals and community-based health centers in the city. "On behalf of the State of Connecticut and our partners, we are very pleased to be the recipient of these federal funds. They will help us address and drastically reduce the infant mortality rate in Hartford," said DPH Commissioner Dr. J. Robert Galvin. As part of the grant requirements, DPH and the Public Health Foundation will convene a Healthy Start Community Consortium consisting of, but not limited to, representatives from hospitals, community health centers, consumers, community-and faith-based organizations, professional health organizations, and other interested parties. The Hartford Healthy Start Program will collaborate with long-established and successful New Haven Healthy Start program, replicating its community-based model. The Connecticut Department of Public Health


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