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$1.8 Million To Improve Vaccine Strategies For P. Carinii Pneumonia Awarded To LSUHSC's Kolls
Jay K. Kolls, MD, Professor and Chairman of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine, has been awarded $1.8 million over five years by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health to study whether antibodies that recognize carbohydrate (sugars) and proteins on the surface of the fungus that causes Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) can be used to prevent the infection.
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New Insights Into The Mystery Of "High Risk Platelets" From Diabetic Donors
Amid emerging concerns that blood platelets donated for transfusion by individuals with Type 2 diabetes may be unsafe, scientists are reporting the first detailed identification and analysis of a group of abnormal proteins in platelets from diabetic donors. The study could lead to screening tests to detect and monitor these so-called "high risk platelets," the researchers say. Their study is scheduled for the June 5 issue of ACS" Journal of Proteome Research, a monthly publication. About 18 million people in the United States have Type 2 diabetes, and the disease is spreading with the epidemic of obesity.
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Researchers Say Stress In The Womb Can Last A Lifetime
Visitors can see how their stress levels could affect the heart rate of their unborn baby and find out why pregnant women should reduce their anxiety, at a new exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, which opens today (30 June 2009).
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TORY Dental Plans A 'Waste Of Money' Says UK's Leading Oral Health Charity

The British Dental Health Foundation has called into question the basis of a Conservative party pledge to provide free check-ups in primary schools. Health shadow secretary Andrew Lansley yesterday branded the Government"s 2007 scrapping of compulsory primary school dental checks as "shameful". The Foundation - Britain"s leading independent oral health charity - welcomed the emphasis on prevention and children"s dentistry but says the Tories" planned ÷£17 million spend on school check-ups would be better spent on effective preventative measures. Compulsory screenings became optional for Primary Care Trusts in 2007 after the National Screening Committee heard evidence highlighting a lack of impact on future oral health with isolated screenings failing to solve dental problems. Foundation chief executive Dr Nigel Carter BDS LDS (RCS) said: "While we wholeheartedly support Mr Lansley"s commitment to increase the focus on preventative dentistry, compulsory school screenings are simply a waste of money when there are far more effective measures available. "We live in an age of evidence-based medicine and dentistry and the evidence is overwhelming that school dental check-ups are not effective. Indeed, far from improving pupils" oral health they have been shown to increase existing disparities. "Screenings are not a preventative measure since they diagnose existing decay. Instead the proposed additional budget would be best spent on real preventative measures from water fluoridation to targeted programmes in schools with the application of fluoride varnishes and supervised brushing. "These measures have proved extremely successful at reducing child decay levels when implemented in the Scandinavian countries. We particularly need to target high-need areas with dental res. The Foundation would welcome an opportunity to work with the Shadow Health Team in developing their future dental policy." The Foundation"s National Smile Month campaign began on May 17th promoting better oral health under the tagline "Look After Yourself, Brush for Health". Key messages help the public maintain a healthy mouth and smile: - Brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. - Cut down on the frequency of sugary snack and drinks. - Visit the dentist regularly, as often as they recommend. The Foundation"s National Dental Helpline is available on 0845 063 1188 for all public oral health enquiries. The British Dental Health Foundation website is available at http://www.dentalhealth.org The Foundation"s National Smile Month campaign runs May 17th to June 16th 2009. The Foundation promotes three key messages: - Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste - Cut down how often you have sugary foods and drinks - Visit the dentist regularly, as often as they recommend The British Dental Health Foundation


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