Categories
Cardiovascular
Diagnostics
Endocrinology
Health Insurance
Medical Devices
Mental Health
Nutrition
Oncology
Public Health
Sexual Health
Popular Articles

News From The American Chemical Society, May 13, 2009
Advance in detecting melamine-adulterated food
generic viagra online
New Mechanism Fundamental To The Spread Of Invasive Yeast Infections Identified
A group of researchers led by Carnegie Mellon University Biological Sciences Professor Aaron Mitchell has identified a novel regulatory gene network that plays an important role in the spread of common, and sometimes deadly, yeast infections. The findings, which establish the role of Zap1 protein in the activation of genes that regulate the synthesis of biofilm matrix, will be published in the June 16, 2009, issue of PLoS Biology, a peer-reviewed open-access journal from the Public Library of Science.
News of the day
Excellent Preclinical Data On Novel Type Of Intranasal H5N1 Influenza Vaccine
Studies performed in three animal models confirmed the safety and intensive immunogenicity of a new type of intranasal H5N1 influenza vaccine, according to the latest preclinical study data announced today by the Vienna based firm, Avir Green Hills Biotechnology. The study data was just published in PloS One, the Public Library of Science.
Cardiovascular

IPS Examines Legislative Measures To Fight HIV/AIDS

Inter Press Service examines several civil society organizations" argument that legislative measures aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS, "hurt more" than they "help." There are 58 countries with laws in place to "prosecute HIV transmission" and 33 others where such legislation is being considered, according to the International Planned Parenthood Federation. Jennifer Gatsi Mallet, who coordinates Namibia"s branch of the International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS, said, "The criminalisation of HIV will be yet another reason why people will stay away from testing facilities and clinics." According to Johanna Kehler, director of the AIDS Legal Network, if people don"t get tested, "they are more likely to spread the disease unknowingly, and will not have access to antiretrovirals that may help to prolong their lives." Laws can also have a negative effect on women, according to IPS. Kehler said, "Women will be the first ones in line to be prosecuted, as they are more likely to know their status compared to men, simply because they visit clinics more often, for instance during and after their pregnancy." IPS writes, "In countries like Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Niger, a mother can be criminally charged if she does not take steps to prevent HIV transmission to baby, including taking antiretrovirals during the pregnancy" (Mannak, 7/30). This information was reprinted from globalhealth.kff.org with kind permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, search the archives and sign up for email delivery at globalhealth.kff.org. © Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.


Add your comment:
Name:
Site address: http://
Your message:
Enter today\\\\'s date, 2 digits
(spam protection):

© Copyright 2009