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Heart disease 'reversed in mice'
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:04:01 -0000
Scientists have halted the advance of heart disease in mice - and even reversed some of its effects.
Decision due on conjoined twins
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:16:28 -0000
Doctors will decide next Tuesday whether to operate on two conjoined twins born in a London hospital last week.
South Africa 'at risk of cholera'
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:38:02 -0000
A South African scientist warns that gross underinvestment in water management has left it at risk of a cholera outbreak.
UK funds for S Africa Aids fight
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:16:24 -0000
The UK is to give South Africa's new Health Minister Barbara Hogan £15m to help combat Aids in the country.
Drug firms 'block cheap medicine'
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:01:36 -0000
Drug companies are blocking or delaying the entry of cheaper generic medicines into the EU, the European Commission says.
Surge in UK measles cases
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Measles cases in England and Wales have topped 1,000 in a year for the first time in more than a decade, figures show.
NYT > Health
More Men Take the Lead Role in Caring for Elderly Parents
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:39:57 -0000
Even as they make up nearly 40 percent of family care providers now, men are less likely to ask for help to cope.
Europe Accuses Drug Makers of Padding Health Care Costs
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:13:27 -0000
The European Union accused drug companies of adding billions of dollars to health care costs by delaying or blocking the sale of less-expensive generic medicines.
CNN.com - Health
7 ways to help your baby fall asleep
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:16:23 -0500
Naptime at our house used to be a recurring mystery: When would Lucy go down today? When I could no longer stand the suspense, I'd plop her in her car seat, where she'd anticlimactically drift off like it was no big deal. I was willing to do whatever worked. If you've ever experienced naptime drama, Parenting.com brings you mom and expert help.
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Heart disease 'reversed in mice'
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:04:01 -0000
Scientists have halted the advance of heart disease in mice - and even reversed some of its effects.
Decision due on conjoined twins
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:16:28 -0000
Doctors will decide next Tuesday whether to operate on two conjoined twins born in a London hospital last week.
South Africa 'at risk of cholera'
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:38:02 -0000
A South African scientist warns that gross underinvestment in water management has left it at risk of a cholera outbreak.
UK funds for S Africa Aids fight
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:16:24 -0000
The UK is to give South Africa's new Health Minister Barbara Hogan £15m to help combat Aids in the country.
Drug firms 'block cheap medicine'
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:01:36 -0000
Drug companies are blocking or delaying the entry of cheaper generic medicines into the EU, the European Commission says.
Surge in UK measles cases
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Measles cases in England and Wales have topped 1,000 in a year for the first time in more than a decade, figures show.
NYT > Health
More Men Take the Lead Role in Caring for Elderly Parents
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:39:57 -0000
Even as they make up nearly 40 percent of family care providers now, men are less likely to ask for help to cope.
Europe Accuses Drug Makers of Padding Health Care Costs
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:13:27 -0000
The European Union accused drug companies of adding billions of dollars to health care costs by delaying or blocking the sale of less-expensive generic medicines.
CNN.com - Health
7 ways to help your baby fall asleep
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:16:23 -0500
Naptime at our house used to be a recurring mystery: When would Lucy go down today? When I could no longer stand the suspense, I'd plop her in her car seat, where she'd anticlimactically drift off like it was no big deal. I was willing to do whatever worked. If you've ever experienced naptime drama, Parenting.com brings you mom and expert help.
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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