May 19, 2003

May 19, 2003            

   

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Safety of Aluminum Added to Vaccines as a Vaccine Adjuvant - www.testfoundation.org

E-News: Senate Backs Away from Compensation Reforms (NVIC)

Feedback: Just what is Gulf War syndrome? - BioMedNet

British public "duped" over MMR fears - www.newscientist.com

Public duped by media over vaccine, says report - www.eurekalert.org

Concern over MMR safety study - A US study has re-ignited the debate about the safety of the MMR vaccine by suggesting it may raise the risk of neurological problems. - BBC

MMR survey shows public doubts over safety linger - The Telegraph, UK

Almost all doctors back triple jab - http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk

The Public's Health and the Law in the 21st Century - Second Annual Partnership Conference on Public Health - CDC

Smallpox vaccination theory based on politics - The New York Times

OHSU scientists look for methods to improve vaccinations for smallpox and other infectious diseases - Currently some vaccines, including smallpox vaccine, cannot be used by millions of susceptible patients - www.eurekalert.org

Merck sued by Fox journalist over faulty vaccine - Reuters via http://money.iwon.com

Secret AIDS Vaccine? - www.medicinenet.com

Chiron, a Biotech Company, May Acquire Vaccine Maker - The New York Times

“Health Officials Gear Up as West Nile Virus Begins Assault” - http://www.immunizationinfo.org

“Influenza A Persists in South China City” - http://www.immunizationinfo.org

“Rabies” - http://www.immunizationinfo.org

“Rubella Persists in France Despite Vaccine Available” - http://www.immunizationinfo.org

“Shingles on the Rise, Experts Warn” - http://www.immunizationinfo.org

“Survey Exposes Public Misconception Over MMR Jab” - http://www.immunizationinfo.org

“UNICEF Pledges $3 Million to Upgrade Vietnam's Nha Trang Pasteur Institute” - http://www.immunizationinfo.org

“WHO Eyes 24-Hour Global Network on SARS, Other Diseases” - http://www.immunizationinfo.org

“World Bank to Provide $20 Million to Pakistan to Eradicate Polio” - http://www.immunizationinfo.org

An Autism Explosion? - www.komotv.com

All aboard to get autism awareness on track - www.theage.com.au

How common are gastrointestinal disorders in children with autism? - journal article

Radiation Sickness Drug Developed - Military Health Officials Hope Medicine Could Protect First Responders - The Washington Post

Polio eradication - the validity of surveillance indicators - journal article

Take the Offense Against Lyme Disease - Some tips to avoid the ticks that will feed on you - HealthDayNews via HealthScoutNews

Immunologists unearth HIV archive - BioMedNet

More cash, challenges in HIV fight - Nations viewed as unprepared to help patients - www.boston.com

Health Officials Gear Up as West Nile Virus Begins Assault - USA Today via www.naccho.org

Patient protection in trials questioned - Local hospitals part of disputed research - Newhouse News Service via www.nola.com

Health groups say most drugs not tested for use on children - www.boston.com

Drug Development: Clinical Trials - www.the-scientist.com

Trial Lawyers Are Now Focusing On Lawsuits Against Drug Makers - The New York Times

Trickle-Down R&D and the Public Good - www.the-scientist.com

Surprising results for colon cancer drug - AP via CNN

Legal Cases: Merck & Co. v Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals

Testimony of Paul Bogart, Healthy Building Network - Before the Consumer Product Safety Commission - re: arsenic treated wood in playground equipment - www.healthybuilding.net

Use of Morning-After Pill Rising And It May Go Over the Counter - The New York Times

Early Depression Linked to Alzheimer's in U.S. Study - Reuters

'Electronic nose' sniffs out lung cancer: study - Reuters Health via www.ivillagehealth.com

New Breast Self-Exam Guidelines Stir Debate - USA Today via www.intelihealth.com

'Rapid detox' breaks drug habits quickly - HealthScoutNews vis USA Today

Want Drugs With Those Fries? - www.guerrillanews.com

Reducing Birth Defect Risk - Ivanhoe

Update on pediatric nutrition: Breastfeeding, infant nutrition, and growth - journal article

Bigger babies more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis, study finds- The Independent, UK

Alcohol Causes Weight Gain - Ivanhoe - no kidding

Feedback: So you think you know the double helix story? - BioMedNet

U.S. to Support World Tobacco-Control Treaty - The New York Times

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