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Pediatric Neuroblastoma Survivors Likely To Suffer Long-Term Health And Social Problems
Survivors of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma are eight times more likely to have chronic health conditions, less likely to be married, and more likely to have lower incomes than their siblings, according to a study published online July 31 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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Bayer Diabetes Care Launches A1CNow(R) SELFCHECK, A New A1C Monitor For At-Home Use
Bayer Diabetes Care announced the launch of A1CNow(R) SELFCHECK, a new A1C monitor that enables people with diabetes to check their A1C level at home. Measurement of A1C provides an average assessment of blood sugar levels over the past three months -- and is an indicator of how well diabetes is being managed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently cleared Bayer"s A1CNow SELFCHECK which enables patients to more closely watch their A1C level in between healthcare provider visits so they may modify their diet and exercise, or have a more informed discussion with their healthcare provider based on the results. Drugshop to buy zoloft online and other pills.
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Complexity Surrounding Changing Iowa HIV Transmission Law Examined
The Iowa Independent looks at the complexity of changing Iowa"s HIV transmission law. The Independent writes that Iowa "isn"t a state with a high percentage of people living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Prosecutions related to this particular law are often highly publicized as much for their uniqueness as for a public"s need to know. In addition, of the statute"s 24 convictions since its inception, three have been appealed and subsequently affirmed by the Iowa Supreme Court." The article features comments from a former state legislator and a member of the legislative study committee that could potentially reconsider this law (Waddington, 7/3).
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UK Autism Foundation Backs Call For Increase In Carer's Allowance

The UK Autism Foundation has backed the call for a substantial increase in the carer"s allowance. There are six million carers in the United Kingdom who look after family members or friends at home and often struggle to pay for their basic needs. Carers are finding it difficult to apply for the allowance because of the restrictions -you have to be caring for more than 35 hours a week. You cannot study for 21 hours or more. If you are receiving a state pension, the two benefits cancel each other out.As a result of the restrictions fewer than 500,000 people get the carer"s allowance. The UK Autism Foundation has joined many UK charities, calling on Her Majesty"s Government to increase the allowance and to place less restrictions - in order for carers to receive financial support. Ivan Corea of the UK Autism Foundation said: "There are families with autism who are plunging into poverty as a result of the current economic crisis. The welfare system needs reform but parents and carers of children and adults with autism and Asperger"s Syndrome need urgent help not in ten years time but in 2009. We are calling for urgent help for parents and carers where autism is concerned - the UK Autism Foundation has been campaigning for substantial increases in tax credits, the disability living allowance and the carer"s allowance." Over 200 MPs of all parties in the House of Commons have signed three early day motions backing the call of the UK Autism Foundation for more support for parents, carers, children and adults with autism and Asperger"s Syndrome including increasing the carer"s allowance. There are over 500,000 people with autism in the UK. Many parents care for children and adults with autism and Asperger"s Syndrome.Many are struggling to pay bills as a result of the economic downturn. Some are in fuel poverty. The UK Autism Foundation has been lobbying Her Majesty"s Government to help parents and carers during these difficult times. UK Autism Foundation


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