Restricting Salt Intake Should Be A Major Public Health Priority
Reducing sodium intake is a major public health priority that must be acted upon by governments and nongovernmental organizations to improve population health, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Source:Restricting Salt Intake Should Be A Major Public Health Priority
ALS Stem Cell Trial Gets FDA Go Ahead
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the first clinical trial to test a new stem cell treatment for the fatal neurodegenerative disease ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) this month (ALS) can go ahead. Source:ALS Stem Cell Trial Gets FDA Go Ahead
$11.16 Million NIH Grant Received By Center For AIDS Intervention Research Medical
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR) received a five-year, $11.16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to continue its HIV prevention research. A national and international resource in AIDS prevention, CAIR faculty and staff develop, conduct, and evaluate new interventions to prevent [...]
Release Of The Stem Cell Charter
The Canadian Stem Cell Foundation is proud to announce the release of the Stem Cell Charter and the world premiere of “Rock Star Scientists.” The work being done each day in stem cell research labs is critically important to the future of humanity. Science is moving closer to groundbreaking treatments and cures for debilitating and [...]
New Report Highlights Proven Disease Prevention Programs In Communities
Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) released a new report today featuring a range of evidence-based disease prevention programs that have shown results for improving health and reducing costs in communities. Source:New Report Highlights Proven Disease Prevention Programs In Communities
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