Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Sep 5, 2008
Defence lawyers say the children had the virus which causes Aids before the nurses arrived to start work at the hospital in the eastern city of Benghazi. No pardon. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Research Supports Medicinal Marijuana Sep 5, 2008
AIDS Patients in Controlled Study Had Significant Pain Relief ... AIDS patients suffering from debilitating nerve pain got as much or more relief by smoking marijuana as they would typically get from prescription drugs -- and with fewer side effects -- according to a study conducted under rigorously controlled conditions with government-grown pot ... Countless anecdotal reports have suggested that smoking marijuana can help relieve the pain, nausea and muscular spasticity that often accompany... (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
Scientists Spot New Twist in HIV Infection Sep 5, 2008
D., vice president, research, the Foundation for AIDS Research, New York City; Sept. 5, 2008, Cell). THURSDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- The virus that causes AIDS infects one form of immune T-cell by rearranging its inner skeleton, allowing it access to the cell, scientists have discovered ... "We know that HIV prefers to infect activated T-cells -- it's more difficult for HIV to infect resting T-cells," noted Rowena Johnston, vice president of research at the Foundation for AIDS Research... (Health-Finder)
Ear wax issues? Sep 5, 2008
There also a recommendation that people with hearing aids be checked for impaction during regular check-ups because cerumen can cause feedback, reduced sound intensity or damage the hearing aid. The guidelines were created with input from family practitioners, paediatricians, internists, nurses, audiologists and emergency room doctors, and have been endorsed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. (Times of India)
Election '08: Michelle's Boot Camps For Radicals Sep 5, 2008
More than 70% of its recruits are "people of color." When they're not protesting, they're staffing AIDS clinics, handing out condoms, bailing criminals out of jail and helping illegal aliens and the homeless obtain food stamps and other welfare. Public Allies brags that more than 80% of graduates have continued working in nonprofit or government jobs. (Investors Business Daily)
Swaziland's 40th Anniversary Bash Hits Sour Note Sep 5, 2008
AIDS-stricken Swaziland Feels Less Than Overjoyed As King And Country Celebrate 40th Birthday ... "Is it the world's highest AIDS rate? The collapse of the health and education system? What are we showing the world that we have achieved?" ... Life expectancy has nearly halved since 1998 because of the AIDS epidemic and is now less than 31 years, according to the most recent U.N. figures. (CBS News -- World)
U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal Sep 5, 2008
VaxGen, founded in 1995 as a spinoff from biotech giant Genentech Inc., was involved in the development of a much-anticipated, but ultimately unsuccessful, AIDS vaccine in the late 1990s. In August, the company stumbled again, announcing that the Nasdaq exchange was delisting its stock because the company had not filed two quarterly reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
AIDS group drops expansion plan Sep 5, 2008
The agency had planned to add 24,000 square feet in medical and research space to its existing 30,000-square-foot headquarters facility at 206 S. Elmwood Ave. for the in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care & Research ... The agency provides medical treatment and social services for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. ... Founded in 1983, AIDS Community Services provides medical, mental health, nutritional and housing services to more than 1,500 clients annually. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Report: Brazil rejects patent request by Gilead for AIDS drug Sep 5, 2008
Brazil has rejected a patent request for an AIDS drug made by , opening the way for cheaper, generic versions to be used in the country's fight against the disease, according to a report from Reuters ... The medical group Doctors Without Borders said the decision could boost access to HIV/AIDS medicine in Brazil and throughout the developing world. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Vulvar Cancer: A Hidden Disease Sep 5, 2008
Patients infected with HIV, the virus that can lead to AIDS may also be more vulnerable to developing vulvar cancer. In premenopausal women, many of these cancers are associated with HPV types 16, 18 or 33, says Isabel Blumberg, M.D., a clinical instructor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive science at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, N.Y.. (Newsmax)
Concert to benefit children in Zimbabwe Sep 5, 2008
The four main goals of Beck and Magaya are facilities improvements such as building huts and toilets, smokeless stoves, and clean wells for water; help with long-term sustainability, including micro-loans; educational empowerment such as health and HIV/AIDS training, preschool to university sponsorship and preschool feeding programs; and keeping their health center running ... For example, the manager for the Nhimbe project was raised in a village the organization aids and spent several years as... (Lebanon Express, OR)
Therapy Animals Sep 4, 2008
How Animals Affect the Elderly, the Sick, and the Abused. The animals should ideally be sociable, gentle, friendly, unafraid, and capable of getting along with anyone. (Suite101.com)
Feline Dental Hygiene Sep 4, 2008
Feline dental problems can also be caused by other, more serious health issues such as kidney disease, disorders of the immune system or bacterial and viral infections resulting from leukemia and feline AIDS.. How To Care for Your Kitten's Teeth. (Suite101.com)
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Sep 4, 2008
Blocking this receptor aids in decreasing blood pressure in patients with hypertension due to increased receptor binding. High Blood Pressure. (Suite101.com)
Latin honours for Carlos Santana Sep 4, 2008
Santana and his wife are strong supporters of Aids projects ... Santana has been honoured for his social, professional and cultural achievements, including his work with Aids schemes ... Last year, Santana donated the proceeds from the US leg of his tour to Artists for a New South Africa which distributes money for Aids sufferers and research. (Yahoo News -- Entertainment Awards)
MORE: 'Stand Up' celebs get set to help Sep 4, 2008
Wake-up call: "It wasn't like one day it just hit me. Whether it's AIDS, cancer or education, I want to support different things. I've known what cancer does to families, seen what chemo does.". Other causes: "I have my own charity: The Vine Group. We put deserving kids through college in Nigeria. Anything that I can be involved with, anything I can help, I'm here.". (USA Today -- Life)
Value Of Direct-to-consumer Drug Advertising Oversold, Study Finds Sep 4, 2008
(July 25, 2007) The more magazine ads smokers see for the nicotine patch and other quit-smoking aids, the more likely they are to try to quit smoking and be successful --- even without buying the products, finds a. (June 2, 2005) Dartmouth linguistics expert Lewis Glinert studies how people use and interpret language, and two of his studies appear in the June issue of the journal Research in Social and Administrative. (Science Daily)
Remote Satellite Imaging Predicts Outbreaks Of Infectious Disease Sep 4, 2008
The use of remote sensing technology aids specialists in predicting the outbreak of some of the most. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Clinton launches low-cost Aids drugs Sep 4, 2008
Sonia Gandhi and Bill Clinton at the launch of the HIV/Aids initiative in New Delhi ... The former US president Bill Clinton said today that the new charges on airline tickets, pioneered by France, meant his Clinton Foundation HIV/Aids Initiative had the buying power to negotiate with drug companies for big discounts ... Mr Clinton, speaking after a visit to a new ward for children affected by Aids in New Delhi, said two Indian pharmaceutical companies, Cipla and Ranbaxy, have agreed to supply... (Yahoo News -- Bill Clinton)
Let's talk pitching - not Braves pitching Sep 4, 2008
yet over 55% of the AIDS population ... yet over 55% of the AIDS population ... It was called the Tuskegee experient for Syphiliss, there is still a conspiracy theory about Aids and crack being introduce to predominanatly black areas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Sep 4, 2008
The summit's final declaration included sweeping commitments to crack down on corruption, reduce government secrecy, reduce the time and cost of starting new businesses and improve education and health care, including care for HIV and AIDS patients. The leaders made an equally imprecise pledge to conclude talks on the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), an agreement aimed at eliminating customs duties through the hemisphere. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Sep 4, 2008
Locke could cut the state-subsidized child-care program, which aids families earning as much as 200 percent of the federal poverty level -- $30,520 for a family of three in Washington -- or its tuition-assistance programs for working families who have left welfare. But Miller said the governor is also seriously considering. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR SEPT. 4 Sep 4, 2008
Her interests were her family, travel, gardening, and various fundraisers in support of people with AIDS in Philadelphia. After the death of her husband in 1993, Mrs. Leone moved to Florida. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
First Canton Diabetes Walk planned Sep 4, 2008
Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in America, killing more people than AIDS or breast cancer. More than 213,000 Americans each year will die from its complications. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
health-relaed causes Sep 4, 2008
Walk with Positive Impact at AIDS Walk 2008. (Event) 929 Charles Allen Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30309 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Plate aids diabetes weight loss Sep 4, 2008
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 12:22 GMT 13:22 UK. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
> Business Profile: Ola's is controlling the brew from Africa to you Sep 4, 2008
SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS THAT WOULD SURPRISE PEOPLE: Hassan donates 5 percent of all coffee sales to help stop the spread of AIDS in Africa. HOW BUSINESS WILL CHANGE IN FIVE YEARS: More coffee will be brewed and consumed at home and at the office instead of at coffee houses. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Whole Foods makes brewer's small business a cup of tea Sep 4, 2008
Whole Foods spokeswoman Vanessa Cornish said the program aids loan recipients in expanding their product lines and distribution channels and provides business growth opportunities they may not have had prior to the loan. Loan amounts range from $1,000 to $100,000, and Whole Foods minimizes the fees, interest rates and paperwork that can often encumber a small, local farm or business taking the next step to expand its operations. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Yerkes researchers create animal model of chronic stress Sep 4, 2008
Within the fields of microbiology and immunology, neuroscience, psychobiology and sensory-motor systems, the center's research programs are seeking ways to: develop vaccines for infectious and noninfectious diseases, such as AIDS and Alzheimer's disease; treat cocaine addiction; interpret brain activity through imaging; increase understanding of progressive illnesses such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's; unlock the secrets of memory; determine behavioral effects of hormone replacement therapy;... (EurekAlert!)
Axed SA minister billed for trip Sep 3, 2008
Ms Madlala-Routledge's sacking was condemned by Aids activists. South Africa's former deputy health minister has been ordered to repay the cost of an unauthorised trip to Spain where she attended an Aids meeting ... Her sacking was condemned by Aids activists and the opposition as a setback in the fight against HIV.. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
Row over SA minister's transplant Sep 3, 2008
Dr Tshabalala-Msimang has - in the past - come under fire over her unorthodox approach to the HIV-Aids crisis ... Ten days ago, Mr Mbeki fired his deputy health minister, Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, saying she had not been a team player and had made an unauthorised trip to an Aids conference in Spain. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
USAID Administrator Tours Ghana Malaria Control Center Sep 3, 2008
"The Government of Ghana had the vision of where it needed to go, and how to mobilize the resources that were provided by the United States through the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, in addition to President Bush's Malaria Initiative." More than 100 donor and partner country ministers, leaders of development agencies, and civil society organizations are in attendance at the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, September 2-4, 2008. Henrietta Fore serves as the U.S.... (PR Newswire)
Discount retailer plans first WiseBuys, aims for 12 to 15 in region Sep 3, 2008
WiseBuys will offer items such as food and beverages, clothing, health and beauty aids and seasonal merchandise. It will carry name-brand shoes from manufacturers including and 300-ounce bottles of fabric softener all for $9. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
California Democrats push bills to fight spread of autism Sep 3, 2008
Once considered rare, autism is now more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer and pediatric AIDS combined and affects one of every 150 children and one of every 94 boys. "Virtually everyone in California knows a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor struggling with challenges surrounding autism and its related problems," Sen. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Summary for Patients Sep 3, 2008
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the cause of AIDS, an illness that interferes with the body's ability to fight infection and some types of cancer. The body fights infection with the help of CD4+ cells, and doctors measure their number in the blood to see how the virus is affecting the body. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Abstinence Education Is Still a Good Idea Sep 3, 2008
Some of these diseases, like genital herpes and AIDS, are incurable. Others can lead to infertility. (Townhall.com)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 2, 2008 Sep 3, 2008
To, somehow, invoke trickle-down economic theory as fall-guy for governments compulsive spending habit makes as much sense as blaming gravity for obesity, because gravity aids the ingestion process ... The raids targeted members of "Food Not Bombs," an anti-war, anti-authoritarian protest group that provides free vegetarian meals every week in hundreds of cities all over the world. (North County Times)
Falcons won't be as bad as you think Sep 3, 2008
The thoughtful DeAngelo Hall aids and abets his old team by being flagged three times on a pivotal drive. Hee, hee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
$5.6 billion to education Sep 3, 2008
Strong Start programs are seen as being extremely successful aids to get parents involved in the preschool learning experience. In acknowledging that one in four students is either overweight or obese, the BC Government is setting mandatory daily physical activity requirements for all grades. (Vanderhoof Omineca Express)
Glen Campbell Got GalvestonFrom Don Ho Sep 3, 2008
Campbell is out with a new album called "Meet Glen Campbell, which is a CD of covers of such tunes by U2, Tom Petty, Green Day and Velvet Underground. "Meet Glen Campbell" is on the top 30 on the country album chart. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] More Stories Post Your Comments First Name: Location: Enter Comments: characters left Email (optional): Email will not be displayed on site. For station contact purpose only. CBSNews.com Entertainment News Hollywood celebrities are joining a... (KWTX.com, TX)
Palin prepares to introduce herself to the nation Sep 3, 2008
John McCain, with First Lady Laura Bush before they packed care giver packages for health workers who treat those with AIDS in African countries at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Susan Walsh Dawn Gilbert, of Harbor, Me. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bolton schools will open on Sept. 2 Sep 3, 2008
Several teaching aids have been welcomed to the staff as well. Smart Classrooms will also be part of Nashoba Regional High School this year with additional projectors being installed in classrooms throughout the building. (Bolton Common, MA)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Sep 3, 2008
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Wednesday, 19 May, 2004, 09:55 GMT 10:55 UK. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Zulu leader breaks SA Aids taboo Sep 3, 2008
Activists say the government has dragged its feet on Aids. The leader of South Africa's Zulu-dominated Inkatha Freedom Party, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, has revealed that his son Prince died of Aids ... "I reach out to all the other people who died of HIV/Aids. My son did," the country's Sunday Independent quoted the former home minister as saying. (Yahoo News -- Africa AIDS Epidemic)
Normal after crisis Sep 3, 2008
Embrace spiritual aids, such as faith and prayer. Strive to maintain healthy nutrition, exercise and sleep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
PHILANTHROPY: Cindy McCain carves out traditional role Sep 3, 2008
Cindy McCain and First Lady Laura Bush appear at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Tuesday before making care packages for health workers who treat those with AIDS in Africa. 2008 CANDIDATE PROFILES. (USA Today)
Circumcision Problems Impair HIV Prevention Sep 3, 2008
The findings, published on Monday in the WHO Bulletin, raised questions about whether the availability of male circumcision should be extended quickly as part of a strategy to fight HIV backed by the WHO and its sister U.N. agency UNAIDS. ... Africa is the centre of the AIDS epidemic and countries such as Uganda are looking to increase their male circumcision rates to stem the spread of the disease. (MEDLINEplus)
Guidelines Issued on Battling Ear Wax Sep 3, 2008
But people at high risk of the problem -- such as those with hearing aids and anyone who has had an impaction in the past -- may want to visit their doctor every six to 12 months for routine cleaning. "The complications from cerumen impaction can be painful and ongoing, including infections and hearing loss," Roland said. (MEDLINEplus)
News from CA: Cancer Quality Alliance, blueprint for a better cancer care system Sep 3, 2008
Decision Making in Oncology: A Review of Patient Decision Aids to Support Patient Participation ... Based on a systematic review of 23 randomized trials of cancer patient decision aids, patients exposed to decision aids are more likely to participate in decision making and achieve higher-quality decisions. (EurekAlert!)
Concert to benefit children in Zimbabwe Sep 3, 2008
The four main goals of Beck and Magaya are facilities improvements such as building huts and toilets, smokeless stoves, and clean wells for water; help with long-term sustainability, including micro-loans; educational empowerment such as health and HIV/AIDS training, preschool to university sponsorship and preschool feeding programs; and keeping their health center running ... For example, the manager for the Nhimbe project was raised in a village the organization aids and spent several years as... (Lebanon Express, OR)
Bipolar Disorder Linked To Older Fathers Sep 2, 2008
Explore health issues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. Stories. (CBS News)
Uganda: Shortage of Aids Drugs Persists, Says Ministry Sep 2, 2008
com: Uganda: Shortage of Aids Drugs Persists, Says Ministry (Page 1 of 1) ... Uganda: Shortage of Aids Drugs Persists, Says Ministry ... As of August 19, there were no stocks for the life-prolonging AIDS drugs at the ministry. (allAfrica.com)
HIV Prevention Needs To Improve To Stop The Spread Sep 2, 2008
New York (dbTechno) - It is becoming clear and apparent that the current prevention methods to fight HIV/AIDS are not doing enough ... HIV is the virus which is the cause of the AIDS pandemic, and can prove deadly ... The biggest issue with prevention methods thus far has to do with people who are infected with the AIDS virus infecting those who do not have HIV/AIDS.. (dBTechno)
Funding aids stroke care system Sep 2, 2008
An innovative Web-based program that allows doctors to evaluate stroke patients at remote sites is getting a $2 million boost to its business from the company that runs Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics. MCG Health Inc. is investing in REACH Call, which was developed at MCG and still relies on MCG neurologists to do evaluations in conjunction with 11 rural Georgia hospitals. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* Zimbabwe suffers in silence as hospital system fails Sep 2, 2008
In a country with one of the worlds worst AIDS epidemics, medical staff lack protective gloves. Health authorities blame Western sanctions imposed to end political and human rights abuses under Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Businesses booming despite economy Sep 2, 2008
Also on the move is the Health Food Store, owned by Warren and Michelle Barbieri which is now operating at 353 Peoples Drive in behind Renasant Bank We are a full-fledged health food store with vitamin supplements, diet products, nutrition products and beauty aids, Warren Barbieri said. Brads Electronics has moved to 207 Industrial Drive and Bubbles n Bows, a dog grooming business owned by Sidney Lepard, is moving next week to 2149 Highway 15 North. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Sep 2, 2008
Locke could cut the state-subsidized child-care program, which aids families earning as much as 200 percent of the federal poverty level -- $30,520 for a family of three in Washington -- or its tuition-assistance programs for working families who have left welfare. But Miller said the governor is also seriously considering. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
China Frees Dissident Physician Sep 2, 2008
For his part, Jiang has expressed an interest in devoting his energies to China's AIDS crisis, the person said. The decision to detain Jiang was a risky one because of the popular reputation for honesty and integrity he earned during the SARS coverup. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
SARS spurs China to act on AIDS Sep 2, 2008
Lessons learned from China's 2003 SARS epidemic are spurring the country's response to AIDS, revealed a senior Chinese government minister on Tuesday ... He pledged a serious response from China in the battle against HIV. "As a major country in the developing world, China has the responsibility and obligation to make its due contribution to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in Asia and the world at large." ... In a report by UNAIDS and the Asia-Pacific Leadership Forum (APLF), which urges the... (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Counterfeit Drug Strategy Proposed Sep 2, 2008
pharmacist discovered that bottles of Neupogen, a growth hormone prescribed for AIDS and cancer patients, were filled only with saltwater. The FDA report on measures to combat drug counterfeiting was compiled in consultation with drug manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and pharmacy groups. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry)
Departmental Heads to develop HIV/AIDS workplace policy Sep 2, 2008
Obuasi, Sept 1, GNA - Heads of Departments have been urged to develop HIV/AIDS work place policy to help protect their workers against the disease ... Miss Cecilia Mawutorwu, President of Adansi HIV/AIDS Advocacy Network (ADHAN), said this at a workshop on HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy for Departmental Heads from Obuasi, Adansi North and South at Obuasi at the weekend ... She said it was important for departmental heads to appreciate the issue of HIV/AIDS especially in the event of a worker... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
Medicine chest - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Grapefruit juice can reduce drug absorption, too. (USA Today -- Money)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Sep 2, 2008
Defence lawyers say the children had the virus which causes Aids before the nurses arrived to start work at the hospital in the eastern city of Benghazi. No pardon. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Research Supports Medicinal Marijuana Sep 2, 2008
AIDS Patients in Controlled Study Had Significant Pain Relief ... AIDS patients suffering from debilitating nerve pain got as much or more relief by smoking marijuana as they would typically get from prescription drugs -- and with fewer side effects -- according to a study conducted under rigorously controlled conditions with government-grown pot ... Countless anecdotal reports have suggested that smoking marijuana can help relieve the pain, nausea and muscular spasticity that often accompany... (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
Safe sex ring tone sings "condom!" Sep 2, 2008
A man dressed in a condom costume walks at Vina del Mar beach during a summer campaign by the Chilean Corporation of the Prevention of AIDS Jan. 27, 2008 ... BEIJING, Sept. 2 -- A cell phone ring tone that sings "Condom, condom!" has been launched to promote safe sex in India, where condoms carry a strong social stigma and HIV and AIDS are growing problems. (Xinhuanet, China)
