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Brain Irradiation In Lung Cancer
A national Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) study led by a Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center physician at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee has found that a course of radiation therapy to the brain after treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer reduced the risk of metastases to the brain within the first year after treatment. The study was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Orlando, June 1.
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High-Tech 'Smart' Face Mask Helps Hong Kong Families Combat Swine Flu
Beginning today, Hong Kong people and their children will have direct access to Filligent"s patented anti- microbial face mask, the BioMask(TM). The revolutionary mask, which traps and kills germs like H1N1 upon contact, was launched at Asia"s leading drugstore chain, Watsons, today. In addition, Hong Kong"s biggest travel agency, Hong Thai, will be providing the BioMask(TM), on a complimentary basis, to all air travelers through the end of August. Up until now, the CE-certified, specialist mask has only been available to medical and healthcare professionals. The launch and availability of the BioMask(TM) in consumer retailers and service providers is significant because, as CEO Melissa Mowbray-d"Arbela says, "The BioMask(TM) is the first "intelligent" face mask. You don"t have to be a health care worker or medical professional to use it correctly. Instead, the mask is very easy to put on, wear and dispose of properly. Thus, it"s one of the best forms of protection for ordinary people and their children during this year"s swine flu crisis."
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SYNTAX Substudy Shows Positive Outcomes For Left Main Patients Treated With TAXUS(R) Express2(R) Stent System
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced positive outcomes from a substudy of patients with left main coronary disease who were treated with the TAXUS(R) Express2(R) Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System. SYNTAX-LE MANS is a substudy of the landmark SYNTAX trial, the first randomized, controlled clinical trial to compare percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using the TAXUS Stent to coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in patients with left main disease and/or significant narrowing of all three coronary arteries (three-vessel disease). The substudy data were presented by A. Pieter Kappetein, M.D., Ph.D., at the annual EuroPCR Scientific Program in Barcelona.
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HOPE Welcomes Autism Bill's Progress Following First Reading In The Lords, UK

HOPE, the charity for adults with autism and learning disabilities, welcomes the progress of the Autism Bill through Parliament. Its third and final reading in the House of Commons took place on 19th June and its first reading in the House of Lords was on 22nd June. Once law, the Autism Bill stands to be a landmark piece of legislation, as it will be the first time there will be statutory provision to meet the needs of adults with autism. Caroline Bell, managing director of HOPE, said: "Cross-party working has been key to the progress of the Autism Bill. As the result of support from MPs from all sides of the House, the Bill stands to be a catalyst for meaningful change once it becomes law. My hope is that this degree of collaboration and uniformity of purpose will be mirrored in the actions of the on-the-ground agencies that will be required to affect change. For a real, sustainable improvement to the lives of people with autism, local authorities and NHS trusts will have to work together, sharing information and, where necessary, pooling res and budgets. The silos between social care and mental care must be dismantled so that those who are hard to reach are no longer easy to ignore. "Training is a key component of the Autism Bill. This applies not just to GPs, but to the people assessing the needs of adults with autism. Without better understanding of the condition, people"s spectrum of needs will not be met. The starting point must be the adult"s needs rather than the availability of services. This new approach may require substantial change to the way services are planned and delivered. "The opportunity to work is essential for improving autistic adults" independence and integration. It also makes economic sense, as suitable employment provision could lead to annual savings of more than ÷£9 billion a year, according to research cited in a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) earlier this month. Again, training for employers and Job Centre staff will be critical to making this happen. But with the right support - such as job coaches and the creation of social enterprises - transformational change can take place so that people with autism can live as independently as possible." The Autism Bill"s second reading in the House of Lords will take place on 10th July 2009. To contribute to the Autism Bill consultation, visit the Department of Health"s website at http://www.dh.gov.uk/consultations. HOPE


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