Stem Cell Obstacles "There are still a number of major hurdles in the path of stem cell research today that are preventing the routine application of the technology in regenerative
medicine." So say UK scientists writing in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Biotechnology.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comAdvocates Urge Obama Administration To Develop U.S. HIV/AIDS Strategy HIV/AIDS advocates on Tuesday called on President-elect Barack Obama to adopt a comprehensive approach to domestic HIV/AIDS policy when he takes office, CQ
HealthBeat reports. The groups encouraged the incoming administration to develop a national strategy to address HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comNostalgic Thoughts Of Happier Times Can Help Overcome Loneliness Nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past, has a crucial part to play in combating feelings of isolation and loneliness, claim researchers in a new study.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comConnecticut Dept. Of Public Health Launches Diabetes Awareness Campaign Targeting African Americans In Three Major Cities The Department of Public
Health (DPH) today announced an innovative campaign to increase awareness among African American Connecticut residents about diabetes that features posters and take-away information cards to be posted at hair salons and barbershops throughout Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comEuropean Working Time Directive - Time Is Running Out, Warns BMA Scotland With less than 250 days to go until all junior doctors in Scotland will be restricted to working a maximum of 48 hours a week, BMA Scotland today (28 November 2008) warns that Scotland's
Health Boards are not ready. The deadline for full compliance with the European Working Time Directive for doctors in training is August 2009.
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