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World Health Organization Publications :
The establishment of WHO Press consolidates publishing activities within WHO and reflects the importance of knowledge sharing in a world where the health needs of the world's poor are not being met, as demonstrated by the findings of the 10/90 gap study of the Global Forum for Health Research.
WHO Press becomes the publisher of choice for the dissemination of important scientific, technical and medical advice that WHO wishes to deliver to
HC Information Resources Inc. : Electronic publications on Legionellae Control, Legionnaires' disease, news, free articles, books and reports.
Gryphon Productions Ltd : Documentary video and film productions on a variety of subjects, including aboriginal communities, organizations, government, schools and hospitals.
Preventive Medicine : Devoted to international practice and theory, with authoritative contributions to the field of preventive medicine and public health. Online access requires a subscription.
Global Software Solutions : Industry specific resource directory. Virtual vertical communities and links to communications, public safety, information technology, non-profit, education, accounting, legal, health care, financial,
Hoolet: Magazine of RCGP (Scotland) : The magazine of Scotland's Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Current and back issues are available online.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement : Offers a wide range of resources and teaching tools to help health care professionals lead effective improvement efforts, enhance clinical outcomes, and reduce costs. Contains information on research.
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition : Reports new findings on issues pertinent to maternal, child and family health and related issues of population and nutrition. Articlesencompass all age groups and stages of life, with emphasis on fami.
Medical Care : Journal of the American Public Health Association. Journal contents, abstracts and author instructions. Searchable. [Subscription required for full-text.]
Positive Populations : Positive Populations is known for its coverage of Correctional and Public Health issues. The website features a fully searchable newsletter archive and forum.
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Swine Flu in Pregnancy Leads Some to ICU (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with the H1N1
(swine) flu were 13 times more likely to become critically ill than
non-pregnant women infected with H1N1, according to a report from
researchers in Australia and New Zealand. |
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With Faulty Food Labeling, Who's Minding the Store? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- Reports in recent months of
inaccurate, misleading ingredient lists or calorie-counts on store-bought
foods are leading many to wonder if food-product labeling can be trusted,
and who -- if anyone -- is checking that it's true. |
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Health Tip: Doing Baby's Laundry (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Some babies have sensitive skin, so many
parents use detergent that's specially designed for babies. Trouble is, it
may not get everything clean. |
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Health Tip: Symptoms of IBS (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) describes a
host of conditions that cause the bowel's nerves and muscles to function
abnormally. |
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Avandia Researchers' Financial Ties Questioned (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- A new review of studies on the
controversial diabetes drug Avandia finds that most of the researchers who
reported positive results had financial ties to pharmaceutical companies,
but it's not clear if being paid by drug makers directly leads to
supportive research. |
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