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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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With Rare Disorders, Misdiagnosis and Desperation Prevail (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- People diagnosed with
cancer have a difficult and scary battle ahead of them, but there's
comfort to be found in the multitude of patient groups, medical
associations, research facilities and hospitals dedicated to improving
treatment of their disease. |
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Nepalese doc is God of Sight to poor (AP)
AP - Raj Kaliya Dhanuk sits on a wooden bench, barefoot, with a tattered sari covering thin arms as rough as bark. Thick clear tears bleed from her eyes, milky saucers that stare at nothing. |
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Obama says historic health plan will pass (AFP)
AFP - US President Barack Obama led Democrats in a triumphant, fist-pumping rally Saturday and confidently predicted Congress would rise to a century-old challenge and pass his health care overhaul. |
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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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