The goal of the botulism nasal spray vaccine is to offer troops better protection from potential bioweapon, safer stockpiling. A preclinical study found a new nasal spray vaccine to provide complete protection against a major botulism toxin, according to a study published today in the Nature journal Gene Therapy.
Economy Has Utahns Avoiding Cancer Screenings
In these tight economic times, physicians are reporting their patients are delaying routine cancer screenings due to cost. This has officials at the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and Utah Cancer Action Network (UCAN) concerned, particularly about colon cancer screening.
“Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and Utah,” said Bronwen Calver, UDOH comprehensive cancer coordinator. “It’s alarming that nearly 45 percent of Utahns age 50 and older have never been screened for it.”
Health Personnel put 60,000 People at Risk for Hepatitis
A new study from the CDC shows that health care personnel, working outside of hospitals, have put 60,000 people at risk for Hepatitis B and C because of failure to follow basic infection control guidelines.
Dr. John Ward, director of CDC′s Division of Viral Hepatitis says, "Thousands of patients are needlessly exposed to viral hepatitis and other preventable diseases in the very places where they should feel protected. No patient should go to their doctor for health care only to leave with a life-threatening disease." He calls the report a "wake-up call".
Pennsylvania Recognizes January As Cervical Health Awareness Month
As a part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month, Acting Secretary of Health Everette James today reminded women of the importance of cervical cancer prevention and the need for Pap tests.
“Every January as we begin a new year, we want to remind all Pennsylvanians to do what they can to improve their overall health,” said James. “This month, as we observe National Cervical Cancer Month, I want to remind our mothers, sisters, daughters and friends that yearly examinations are the best way to prevent cervical cancer.
Failures To Follow Infection Practices Increases Patient's Hepatitis B, C Risk
A new study by the Center for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) in the Annuals of Internal Medicine (Jan 6, 2009) notes that in the last decade, more than 60,000 patients in the United States were asked to get tested for hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) because health care personnel in settings outside hospitals failed to follow basic infection control practices.
A life in pain: new study examines the experiences of older people
It’s debilitating, isolating and can lead to severe depression - yet pain is widely accepted as something to be expected and regarded as ‘normal’ in later life.
Now a new study from The University of Nottingham examines older people’s experiences of pain and how best Government, the NHS and social care agencies can address the issue. The report, Pain in older people: reflections and experiences from an older person’s perspective, aims to highlight the issue of pain in older people by exploring their experiences of living and coping with persistent pain.
