| Link between the oral cancer and ethnicity identified
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): A recent study at the University of Southern California has identified the link between the oral cancer and ethnicity. The researchers theorized that the ethnic groups who were engaged in high-risk behaviours experienced high rates of oral cancer. The researchers worked upon this theory as they discovered that different ethnic groups living in California manifest the disease very differently. African Americans and Caucasians, who have the highest oral cancer rates, are most likely to develop cancer of the tongue. Among Asian populations, Koreans had the highest incidence of tongue cancer, while Southeast Asians were more likely to develop the disease in the buccal mucosa, or inner cheek. Filipino women have the highest incidence The authors also stated that the reason behind the development were the cultural habits which were to be blamed.
Food v drugs
Out of all the things likely to shorten our lives in the UK, coronary heart disease is the most likely. It is believed that almost 80 per cent of adults have total cholesterol levels above the ideal and that raised cholesterol and fats in the blood are responsible for well over half the deaths caused by the disease. Lowering cholesterol levels has, not surprisingly, become a big focus of the NHS, and to this end, the mass prescription of a group of cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins is under way to those whose cholesterol levels register as "high" in routine GP tests. Statins work by blocking enzymes that play a key role in the production of cholesterol in your liver (most cholesterol in our blood is made in our liver rather than being eaten directly in food). About three million of us are knocking back statins daily, millions more are being offered them and there is a proposal that these drugs should ultimately be offered to all men over 50 and women from the age of 60.
Rochester Team Recognized Nationally For Care And Support Of Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
A unique effort to reach out to, educate and support patients in the Rochester area with pulmonary hypertension has attracted the attention of the national Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) and led to a feature article in the association's newsletter.
The kudos reflect the growing reputation of R. James White, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center as a researcher in the search for a cure for pulmonary hypertension. Also recognized is the hard work by White's staff, Karen Frutiger and Toni Heininger, in persuading local patients to participate in clinical trials that could lead to a cure and to join a growing support group.
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare disorder where the blood pressure in the vessel that leads from the heart to the lungs (pulmonary artery) rises above normal and may become life threatening.
Meda AB (publ.) January - September 2007, Interim Report
-- The Group's net sales reached SEK 5,820.8 million (3,904.6).
-- EBITDA, excluding non-recurring impact on profits, rose to SEK 1,980.8 (1) million (1,072.4)(2), thus yielding a 34.0% margin (27.5).
-- Operating profit, excluding non-recurring profit impact, increased to SEK 1,440.8 (1) million (788.9)(2).
-- Including non-recurring items, operating profit totalled SEK 1,322.7 million (1,111.4).
-- Profit after tax was SEK 749.0 million (614.5). Excluding non-recurring items, profit after tax rose to SEK 701.0(3) million (397.1)(3).
-- Earnings per share (EPS) were SEK 3.20 (2.83). Excluding one-offs, EPS climbed to SEK 3.00(3) (1.83)(3).
-- Full-year forecast for 2007 (excluding Recip): The Meda Group (Nachrichten) estimates full-year sales of about SEK 8,000 million and EBITDA - excluding non-recurring profit effects - exceeding SEK 2,500 million.
Health calendar
Martial arts festival, demonstrations, entertainment and more; 2-8 p.m. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11; Neal Blaisdell Center; $20 ($10 children ages 7-13); www.themartialartsfestival.com. "Hanohano Lomilomi," event celebrating the release of a book on Hawaiian massage, with lomilomi mini-sessions, demonstrations, speakers and more; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 9; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i and Ward Warehouse stage; free; 597-8967. Sandplay therapy, lecture on how terrorism and other sociopolitical events affect the human psyche; 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 9; Unitarian Church; $30 ($25 advance); registration: 732-8184. "Cancer Care: Current Issues," public meeting, with local and national specialists; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Nov. 10; Hawaii Prince Hotel; free; registration: 522-3469.
Upgrades to Asthma Program, and Pediatric Clinic
More good news for health services in Manitoba. Nearly 2 million dollars is being invested in a new pediatric ophthalmology clinic and an expansion of the children's asthma education program. The clinic will have five new exam rooms, a patient preparation area, a doctor's consultation area, and more waiting room space. Related equipment is also being upgraded. CJOB News
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Rockland districts deal with vermin
Schools and vermin have been uneasy companions for generations, much to the annoyance and disgust of humans. Infestations of ants, mice, bees, wasps, rats, flies, cockroaches, centipedes, millipedes, silverfish, spiders, beetles, bats and other creatures that are attracted to food, damp cement, old wood and crumbling masonry appear regularly wherever old buildings with cafeterias exist. Such has been the case with Clarkstown North High School's recent problems with roaches and other critters. But most people are first introduced to school vermin issues through a letter home that says that head lice have been discovered in their children's elementary school. Such was the case during the past month in at least two of Rockland's eight public school districts, though representatives from all eight said they saw isolated cases of head lice every fall, this year included.
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