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CFIA Decodes Genetic Makeup Of H1N1 In Swine
Scientists at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency"s (CFIA) National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD) have mapped the full genetic sequence of the virus found in swine from Alberta-a development that will help scientists around the world better understand the virus and its affects on animals.
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Prostate-Specific Antigen: To Test Or Not To Test, From Harvard Men's Health Watch
One of the most controversial issues in men"s health is whether men should routinely have a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) to screen for prostate cancer. Some experts argue that PSA testing saves lives by helping detect this common form of cancer early. Others say it triggers unnecessary treatment that disrupts many more lives than it saves. The results of two studies released this spring focused the debate, but scientists are still a long way from concluding the discussion, reports the July 2009 issue of Harvard Men"s Health Watch.
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Proposed House Amendment Would Impact Needle Exchange Programs In Washington, D.C.
A proposed amendment to Washington, D.C."s federal appropriation for 2010 "would prohibit the city from using federal funds to distribute needles for the "injection of illegal drugs ò€¦ within 1,000 feet of a public or private day care center, elementary school, vocational school, secondary school, college, junior college, university, public swimming pool, park, playground, video arcade or youth center,"" the Washington Post reports. Local HIV/AIDS advocates "are concerned that [the] proposed amendment ò€¦ would drastically reduce public funding for needle exchange programs and take away a weapon in the fight against HIV and AIDS," according to the Post. A companion bill in the Senate does not contain language prohibiting the use of federal dollars for needle exchange programs. "Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) urged her colleagues to fight the amendment which is before the full House this afternoon," the article states. The district has provided $700,000 in the past year to four non-profit organizations for needle exchange programs (Fears, 7/16).
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The National Organization For Rare Disorders Applauds Collins Nomination

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) said that the nomination by President Obama of Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., to be the next Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), represents "an excellent choice to provide leadership to the NIH." Peter Saltonstall, President and CEO of NORD, said: "Dr. Collins has always been an ardent supporter of NORD and understands the concerns of the 30 million Americans with rare diseases. He recently spoke at NORD"s policy summit and presented a cohesive and articulate view of how to overcome the obstacles facing the development of more treatments for rare diseases." Saltonstall added: "Dr. Collins demonstrated in his oversight of the National Human Genome Research Institute that he is an excellent administrator. His earlier research demonstrates that he is on the frontiers of science and medical progress. He is an excellent choice to provide leadership to the NIH. We look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Collins and to encouraging further NIH commitment to research into new treatments for patients with rare diseases." The National Organization for Rare Disorders


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