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University Acts Quickly on Meningitis Scare KEZI 9 Eugene Sun, 13 May 2012 18:56 PM PDT By Chris Curtis EUGENE,Ore.-- The sudden death of Lillian Pagenstecher alerted the University of Oregon campus community to make sure they are protected from bacterial meningitis. Students that were in close contact with Pagenstecher over the last several days have been given vaccinations against the rare disease. Lane County health officials say the University of Oregon acted quickly. "Very ... Toxic drugs used in IVF 'risk health of mothers and babies Daily Mail Sun, 13 May 2012 18:46 PM PDT Clinics are using ‘aggressive’ practices that improve success rates but have led to treatments becoming one of the biggest causes of maternal deaths in England and Wales, experts warned. Obesity rising at alarming rate New Sabah Times Sun, 13 May 2012 18:44 PM PDT PUTRAJAYA : Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes among Malaysians are rising at an alarming rate, said health director-general Datuk Seri Dr Hassan Abdul Rahman. Clinical trials critical to medicine, patient health, doctors say KSL Salt Lake City Sun, 13 May 2012 18:43 PM PDT It used to be that patients with cystic fibrosis couldn't expect to live very long, yet they are now living into their 40s. Eye on Health: Celebrating Nurses KX TV North Dakota Sun, 13 May 2012 18:35 PM PDT The first week in May every year is set aside as Nursing Week.  In this week's Eye on Health, Carla Burbidge tells us about this demanding, challenging, yet rewarding career.Emergency Room Doctor Dr. R. Celso pushes for old Philhealth sharing scheme Zamboanga Times Sun, 13 May 2012 18:31 PM PDT Mayor Celso Lobregat strongly bats for the retention of the old Philhealth sponsorship policy to ensure that the city’s over 30,000 beneficiaries of the health insurance program can continuously avail of the coverage. As U.S. argues over health care, nations embrace global coverage Seattle Times Sun, 13 May 2012 18:13 PM PDT Many political leaders around the world also have concluded that creating a system of universal health care is crucial to remaining competitive and sustaining economic growth. Critics charge province with scare campaign to justify health care cuts Hamilton Spectator Sun, 13 May 2012 18:11 PM PDT Mac professor, Gordon Guyatt, called threats to health care system a "parade of misinformation" New Infographics From HealthCompare Simplify Today's Health Insurance Hardships For Consumers Beaumont Enterprise Sun, 13 May 2012 18:08 PM PDT New Infographics From HealthCompare Simplify Today's Health Insurance Hardships For Consumers HealthCompare, a health insurance comparison site, releases Infographics to help consumers understand complex data regarding health insurance difficulties. Infographics, especially those designed by HealthCompare, are unique graphics that are growing in popularity across the web are known for utilizing ... With Biotechs Back In Limelight, OPKO's Alzheimer's Diagnostic And Other Products Catch Investors' Eye Forbes Sun, 13 May 2012 17:51 PM PDT OPKO Health is not a typical biotech/healthcare company. Rather, it is a holding company wih constantly evolving investment in product/technology for risk diversification and growth enhancement.

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