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Malaria Cases Reported In Cambodian Public Facilities Drop More Than 50%
There was more than a 50 percent drop in the total number of malaria cases reported by public facilities in Cambodia between 2003 and 2008, according to the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control"s annual report, which was released on Tuesday, the Phnom Penh Post reports. Officials are attributing the decrease to village-based treatment and education programs.
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New Research Evaluates The Impact Of Working Memory Training And Stimulant Medication On Kids With ADHD
A study to be published in the August 2009 edition of Applied Cognitive Psychology sheds new light on how Cogmed Working Memory Training and stimulant medication address working memory impairments in children with ADHD. Working memory, acknowledged as one of the core deficits in ADHD, represents the brain"s ability to hold and process critical information related to the present moment. This study represents the latest findings from a team of independent UK researchers whose ongoing work examines the impact of Cogmed"s software-based training program on individuals with disorders of memory and attention.
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Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms More Likely To Suffer From Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers have determined that individuals with mild to severe symptoms of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome (MetS), a collection of cardiovascular risk factors thought to be linked by insulin resistance). LUTS encompass voiding (incomplete emptying, weak stream, intermittency, straining) and storage (frequency, urgency, nocturia) difficulties.
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AAMC Applauds Benjamin As Choice For Surgeon General, USA

AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., issued the following statement on President Obama"s nomination of Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., as U.S. surgeon general: "The AAMC congratulates Dr. Benjamin on her nomination as U.S. surgeon general. A gifted physician with a strong commitment to caring for the underserved and community health, Dr. Benjamin has first-hand understanding of the struggles many Americans face when they seek health care. This nomination also appears to mark the first time that a former participant in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) could serve as our chief public health official. The NHSC, which provides financial assistance to new physicians who practice in underserved areas, is critically important to America"s future health care needs. In addition to Dr. Benjamin"s experience with the NHSC and caring for the underserved, she would also bring an understanding of medical education to her new position. As former associate dean for rural health at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Dr. Benjamin trained medical students at the Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic, which she founded, and mentored them through her directorship of the Alabama Area Health Education Center. She is also the immediate past chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards, and has participated in various initiatives undertaken by the National State Board of Medical Examiners. The surgeon general can play a vital role in setting the nation"s health agenda, and Dr. Benjamin"s experience on the frontlines of care delivery will provide an excellent foundation for her contributions to the administration"s reform efforts. We applaud Dr. Benjamin"s nomination, and look forward to working with her to improve the health of the nation, once she receives Senate confirmation." The Association of American Medical Colleges


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