| Obtaining Valid Consent For Doing Large Genetic Studies In ...
Genetic research has the potential to improve global health by discovering what makes people susceptible or resistant to certain diseases, and what causes the diseases themselves, thereby guiding prevention efforts. Genetic studies, for example, are providing clues for scientists working on vaccines against HIV, malaria, and TB. But it is crucial, say Dave Chokshi (Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford) and colleagues in a policy paper in PLoS Medicine, to ensure that those who choose to participate in such research have given their fully informed consent.
While there has been much discussion setting out ethical principles for conducting medical research in low-income countries, there has been little discussion of how to apply these principles to large-scale genomic studies.
Make Fido's Teeth Shine in Honor of National Pet Week, May 6-12
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Apr 26, 2007 -- /prbuzz/ -- Research from the American Veterinary Dental Society indicates more than 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats develop periodontal disease by the age of three, a condition which can be prevented by regular at-home tooth brushing. In honor of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s National Pet Week, May 6-12, the creators of the KEEP IT CLEAN™ Pet Dental Kit are offering consumers seven great reasons to make their pets’ teeth shine. 7 Reasons to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth Today 1. Brushing a pet’s teeth regularly can extend his life by up to three years. "Periodontal disease is a serious condition that causes gingivitis, loss of teeth, pain in the mouth and possibly even serious infections in the internal organs," says Dr.
New food review: manufacturers digest the health issue
The health needs of consumers have been well catered for in the food industry for a number of years, but recent developments in packaged goods have seen the health trend move in novel directions. These include collagen-enhanced marshmallows and pomegranate flavored candies, helping manufacturers gain a niche in the ever increasing market of health and healthy-indulgent foods.
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RegeneRx Cleared to Initiate First Ophthalmic Phase 2 Clinical ...
BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2007 - REGENERX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (AMEX:RGN) (www.regenerx.com) announced today that it has been cleared by the FDA to begin its first phase 2 clinical trial to test its drug candidate, Thymosin beta 4 (TB4), for the treatment of diabetic patients undergoing vitrectomy surgery. This will be RegeneRx's first phase 2 clinical trial outside of the dermal wound healing field and an expansion of its technology platform. .
Huntsville Hospital stresses health education
Perhaps there is no time in life when healthcare matters more than during the years you'll spend as a senior citizen. No two patients are alike, and Huntsville Hospital is committed to providing area seniors with the best healthcare, cutting-edge technology and customer service available. "As each of us ages, our need for health care information and services increases," says Burr Ingram, Vice-president of communications and marketing for Huntsville Hospital. "At Huntsville Hospital, we know it's our responsibility to provide that to our community." One of the largest locally-owned, not-for-profit hospitals in the nation, Huntsville Hospital has been a long-time supporter of the Senior Center. "We share the same mission," says Ingram, "which is to serve the community and to take care of our people." At this year's Senior Expo, the hospital is sponsoring a myriad of free screenings and tests for health concerns like blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, glucose levels, stroke and even oral cancer.
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