Thursday, May 4, 2017

WHO: Chemical weapons Q&A - Questions and Answers



From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E46FqA5FZpU

WHO to begin pilot prequalification of biosimilars for cancer treatment

his year WHO will launch a pilot project for prequalifying biosimilar medicines, a step towards making some of the most expensive treatments for cancer more widely available in low- and middle-income countries.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/pilot-prequalification-biosimilars/en/index.html

This is a man's brain on testosterone

Women may not be entirely surprised by the results of a study about decision-making among men with elevated "T" levels

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/this-is-a-mans-brain-on-testosterone/

Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?



From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/cold-medicines/art-20047855

Slide show: 5 vegetable main dishes



From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/multimedia/vegetable-recipes/sls-20076497

Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep



From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379

Slide show: Fruit 5 ways



From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/multimedia/fresh-fruit/sls-20076508

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Why experts predict a bad year for Lyme disease

Researchers say they expect it to be a "particularly bad year" for Lyme disease for an unlikely reason

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lyme-disease-bad-year-predicted-to-rise/

Political talk is causing problems at work

For 40 percent of U.S. workers surveyed, political squabbles have led to at least one negative outcome on the job

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/political-talk-at-work-on-the-job-disruptive-after-election/

Zika Epidemic in U.S. Could Be a Costly Scenario

A mild outbreak might approach $200 million, while more severe spread could involve billions, study finds



From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170503/zika-epidemic-in-us-could-be-a-costly-scenario?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ADA, renowned cancer center team up for cancer prevention

The ADA and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are combining their expertise to focus on increasing human papillomavirus vaccinations and tobacco cessation for oral cancer prevention, the two groups said in a May news release.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/ada-renowned-cancer-center-team-up-for-cancer-prevention

"Superbug" fungus strikes hospitals in several states

Scientists say the infection can be hard to identify with standard lab tests, and some commonly used antifungal drugs have little effect

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/superbug-fungus-new-york-new-jersey-hospitals/

Biden on cancer research, "bizarre" Trump budget cuts

The former vice president spoke with Dr. David Agus at a gathering of biotech and health industry leaders

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-on-cancer-trump-science-budget-cuts-2020-campaign/

What a gluten-free diet may mean for your heart

Eating gluten-free without a medical need for it won't help your heart and could even hurt it, researchers say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gluten-free-diet-without-a-medical-reason-heart-health/

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine names new dental school dean

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine announced May 1 it named Matthew J. Bateman, Ph.D., D.H. Ed., as dean of its School of Dental Medicine.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/lake-erie-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-names-new-dental-school-dean