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University of Maryland School of Medicine aims to raise $500 million
The University of Maryland School of Medicine announced this week a $500 million fundraising goal — the Baltimore institution's largest campaign ever. Donors already have given $339 million during the quiet phase of the campaign, dubbed...
Tags: Politics, Education, Medical Procedures and Tests, Vaccines, Viral Diseases and Infections
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HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against the sexually transmitted infection were available, says to a new study. Researchers found an increase...Tags: Chemical Industry, Science and Technology, Human papillomavirus, Symptoms, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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OraSure announces $10.2 million first-quarter loss
Sales of OraSure's new OraQuick in-home HIV test, which arrived on store shelves in October, are rising, but not quickly enough to wipe the red ink off the company's balance sheet. The Bethlehem company that makes diagnostic tests for conditions that...Tags: New Products, Flu, Food and Drug Administration, OraSure Technologies, Inc., Magic Johnson
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Medical marijuana bill clears Senate panel
— A measure to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses advanced in the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. The issue sparked an emotional debate, with supporters arguing for compassion for those suffering from...
Tags: Medical Marijuana Therapy, Politics, Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor, Kwame Raoul
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Community notes Thursday, May 2, 2013
Births A daughter, Hadley May Meadows, was born to Stephanie and Jeremiah Meadows of Boyne City on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Hadley weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long at birth. Her siblings are Paris Meadows...
Tags: Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics, Sex Crimes, Planned Parenthood, Health Treatments
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REUTERS SUMMIT-Drug industry CEOs plotting more carve-outs
Reuters(For other news from Reuters Health Summit, click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/Health13) * New generation of CEOs more open to restructuring * Established drug products in focus at Pfizer, GSK, Sanofi * Bankers see divestments helping to unlock...Tags: Corporate Officers, Economy, Business and Finance, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Johnson & Johnson Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Health/wellness events
Upcoming Healthy Choices With Diabetes: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 11, June 8. Group diabetes management class for people who have diabetes and their caregivers. 503 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs. To register call 321-207-0851. Hearing Screening: 10:...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Human Interest, First Baptist Church of Orlando, Back Pain, Healthcare Provider
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Routine testing key to reducing sexually transmitted diseases
Here's a sobering fact: More than 110 million people in the United States, which is more than one-third of the population, currently have a sexually transmitted disease. In 2010 alone, more than 8,000 Orange County residents were newly diagnosed with an...Tags: Health Insurance Cost, Human papillomavirus, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Medical Procedures and Tests, Orange County (Florida)
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Oklahoma dental patients diagnosed with hepatitis C, HIV
Dozens of Oklahoma dental patients have been diagnosed with hepatitis C and at least one case of HIV, state health officials said Thursday, four weeks after finding a multitude of health code violations, including rusty tools, at a dental practice in...Tags: Hepatitis C , Hepatitis B , Sports, Dentistry and Dental Health, AIDS
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Ventura County may require porn actors to wear condoms
Following the lead of Los Angeles County voters, Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks plans to introduce an ordinance that would require actors in adult films to wear condoms. The supervisor said such a measure may encourage producers of such films...Tags: Movies, Pornography, AIDS, Health Insurance Cost, Entertainment
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HIV/AIDS outreach center reports more people are getting tested
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterSouthwest Virginia has seen an explosion in HIV and AIDS cases over the past several years, but a new report suggest education and outreach programs may be making a measurable difference. The Drop-In Center in Roanoke is one of several agencies that...Tags: AIDS, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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U.S.-backed HIV vaccine fails; study halted
ReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - The National Institutes of Health on Thursday halted a study testing an experimental HIV vaccine after an independent review board found the vaccine did not prevent HIV infection and did not reduce the amount of HIV in the blood....Tags: Chemical Industry, Medical Procedures and Tests, Vaccines, Viral Diseases and Infections, Pharmaceuticals
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