Health care Archives

$10.5 million pledge for breast cancer research

Boston University School of Medicine receives $10.5 million pledge to create a Breast Cancer Research Center. – Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has received a pledge of $10.5 million to create a Breast Cancer Research Center, including an assistant professorship and an international scholars training program, from a Boston University School of Medicine graduate who wishes to remain anonymous. This pledge represents the largest individual gift received by the School of Medicine.

Insomnia appears to be a persistent condition

Insomnia often appears to be a persistent condition – About three-fourths of individuals with insomnia report experiencing the condition for at least one year and almost half experience it for three years.

Depression linked to heart disease in women

Feeling down and out could break your heart, literally. Research links depression to cardiac death in women without known heart disease. – Relatively healthy women with severe depression are at increased risk of cardiac events, including sudden cardiac death (SCD) and fatal coronary heart disease (CHD).

Researchers uncovered working of superbug

Researchers have uncovered the workings of a superbug that kills elderly hospital patients worldwide. – An international team of scientists, led by Monash University researchers, has uncovered the workings of a superbug that kills elderly hospital patients worldwide – a discovery that has the potential to save lives and health care systems billions of dollars each year.

Health insurance essential for people’s health and well being

Action urgently needed from US President and Congress to solve crisis of the uninsured in the country. Health insurance is essential for health and well-being of peoples. – The evidence shows more clearly than ever that having health insurance is essential for people’s health and well-being, and safety-net services are not enough to prevent avoidable illness, worse health outcomes, and premature death, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

A-beta clearance – a key to treatment or prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

New study provides insight into ways organ systems outside the brain may affect Alzheimer’s disease – In Alzheimer’s disease the brain accumulates a molecule called A-beta that can be quite toxic to brain cells. Many researchers believe that finding ways to clear A-beta may be a key to treatment or prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

High barriers to dental care exist for 12 million children

C.S. Mott Children?s Hospital National Poll on Children?s Health finds for children without dental health coverage, over 40% received no regular dental care – As the nation begins to focus its attention on the prospects of major health care reforms, one important aspect of health must not be overlooked ? access to affordable dental care for children. If left untreated, tooth decay in childhood can lead to lifelong tooth and gum problems, hospitalizations and emergency room visits, delayed physical development and loss of school days.

Minority health care clinics separate but unequal

New study evaluates role of clinic environment in health-care disparities – A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine may shed new light on why minority Americans have poorer health outcomes from chronic conditions such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.

National Black HIV AIDS Awareness and Information Day

Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health – The scourge of HIV/AIDS, which continues to affect the African-American community disproportionately, highlights the importance of a comprehensive strategy to address the U.S. epidemic.

US prioritizing health care reform

Faced with a barrage of pressing issues, the Obama administration has placed health-care reform high on its agenda. – US people elected new government with a mandate for change and health care is an area that requires reform. Faced with a barrage of pressing issues, the Obama administration has placed healthcare reform high on its agenda.

Prayer – an integral part of health care and healing

Victory for Christian Nurse Facing Sack for Offering Prayer – Once again it is proved legally that prayer is recognized as an integral part of health care and the healing process in the healthcare system.

Dr Ramadoss a public health champion says UN Secretary General

UN Secretary General lauds Dr. Ramadoss as a Public Health champion – UN Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon met the India’s Health & Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, and discussed a wide gamut of health related issues including National Rural Health Mission, impact of global financial crisis on health and climate change.