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Autism parents 'infection risk'
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:29:32 -0000
Caring for children with problems such as autism or Down's syndrome may weaken parents' immune systems.
Human blood vessels grown in mice
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:59:43 -0000
Scientists have used human cells to grow new blood vessels in a mouse for the first time, a US journal reports.
Alzheimer's drug trial 'promise'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:31:04 -0000
A drug once used to treat hayfever "improves" symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.
Kenyans reject circumcision plan
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:44:51 -0000
Elders from Kenya's Luo community reject a government plan to promote circumcision to stem HIV/Aids.
Scan 'detects obsessive disorder'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:58:19 -0000
A brain scan could help identify those at risk of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), say scientists.
Vomiting dummy for medic training
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:25:27 -0000
Medical students train on a dummy which can vomit and sweat and moves and feels like a real patient.
NYT > Health
Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:42:59 -0000
Some doctors are hailing surgery for centenarians, but others say such procedures can be wasteful and barbaric.
More Smokers Seek Help With Quitting Since Latest Cigarette Tax Took Effect
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:05:29 -0000
Reports that tax increases are the most effective measure known to reduce demand for tobacco are proving true in New York City.
CNN.com - Health
Man counted calories, watched 40 pounds go
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:51:22 -0400
Sujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly. But it took bad news from his doctor, and a hard time from friends, to motivate him to get to a healthier weight.
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Autism parents 'infection risk'
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:29:32 -0000
Caring for children with problems such as autism or Down's syndrome may weaken parents' immune systems.
Human blood vessels grown in mice
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:59:43 -0000
Scientists have used human cells to grow new blood vessels in a mouse for the first time, a US journal reports.
Alzheimer's drug trial 'promise'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:31:04 -0000
A drug once used to treat hayfever "improves" symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.
Kenyans reject circumcision plan
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:44:51 -0000
Elders from Kenya's Luo community reject a government plan to promote circumcision to stem HIV/Aids.
Scan 'detects obsessive disorder'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:58:19 -0000
A brain scan could help identify those at risk of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), say scientists.
Vomiting dummy for medic training
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:25:27 -0000
Medical students train on a dummy which can vomit and sweat and moves and feels like a real patient.
NYT > Health
Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:42:59 -0000
Some doctors are hailing surgery for centenarians, but others say such procedures can be wasteful and barbaric.
More Smokers Seek Help With Quitting Since Latest Cigarette Tax Took Effect
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:05:29 -0000
Reports that tax increases are the most effective measure known to reduce demand for tobacco are proving true in New York City.
CNN.com - Health
Man counted calories, watched 40 pounds go
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:51:22 -0400
Sujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly. But it took bad news from his doctor, and a hard time from friends, to motivate him to get to a healthier weight.
Sites:
Hospice Web: Home Page for Hospice Web. Information about hospice services and a national directory of hospices. Member services include a free web page, classifieds and data reporting. HospiceTalk is an open forum for communications about hospice issues.Arohanui Hospice: The hospice is here to help anyone living with a terminal illness. We provide care wherever people need it - at home, in hospital, in rest homes or at Arohanui Hospice
Blessed Gérard's Hospice: Objective is to care and counsel persons afflicted with AIDS or HIV. Based in Mandeni, South Africa
David Kessler and Elisabeth Kubler Ross: Two experts on Death & Dying, David Kessler & Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, share information on end of life issues.
Hospice Africa: Helping to establish Hospice Care in Africa, to provide or support the provision of palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients in the African setting.
Hospice Foundation of America: Hospice Foundation of America is a not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care. Through programs of professional development, research, public education and information, Hospice Foundation of America assists those w...
Hospice Net: Hospice Services, Make a Donation, Find a Local Hospice, Frequently Asked Questions, The Hospice Concept, What Questions Should I Ask About Hospice Care.
Hospice Patients Alliance: Hospice Patients Alliance is a consumer advocacy resource center for hospice patients, families, caregivers; promoting hospice patient rights, revealing what NO hospice will tell you; providing information on HCFA Medicare hospice regulations, working to promote quality hospice care and stop i...
Ina and Jack Kay Center for Supportive Care: Hospice in the Hadassah medical center in Jerusalem.
Jeevodaya: Chennai, India. For terminally ill cancer patients. Describes facilities, services, and donation needs.
The Hospice Home Page: Dr. Dale Larson’s Hospice Home Page, a collection of resources for end-of-life education and professional training, including audio and video lectures, articles, and the Finding Our Way online course on living with dying in America.
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