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IFPMA R&D Status Report 2009: Industry Research Increasing In Less Well-known Tropical Diseases
The IFPMA has just published the 2009 edition of its Status Report on Pharmaceutical Industry R&D for Diseases of the Developing World(1). This documents research and development projects by IFPMA member companies(2), alone or with partners, to develop medicines and vaccines for the 10 diseases of the developing world (DDW)(3) prioritized by the United Nations" TDR tropical disease research and training organization(4). Member company DDW medicine and vaccine projects have increased from 67 last year to a total of 84 this year. While the number of tuberculosis and malaria projects has grown slightly, projects for the remaining eight tropical diseases have increased markedly from 11 in 2008 to 25 in 2009.
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Anthrax Attack Requires Early Detection & Quick Response
A large attack on a major metropolitan area with airborne anthrax could affect more than a million people, necessitating their treatment with powerful antibiotics. A new study finds that in order for a response to be effective, quick detection and treatment are essential, and any delay beyond three days would overwhelm hospitals with critically ill people.
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Adhering To Healthy Lifestyle Habits Associated With Reduced Lifetime Risk Of Heart Failure
Men who exercised regularly, drank moderately, did not smoke, who were not overweight and had a diet that included cereal and fruits and vegetables had a lower lifetime risk of heart failure, according to a study in the July 22/29 issue of JAMA.
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August 1-7, 2009 Is World Breastfeeding Week

This week long observation of the importance of breastfeeding is organized by the World Breastfeeding Week organization (worldbreastfeedingweek.org). The theme this year is the importance of breastfeeding during emergency situations. It is important that when natural or man-made disasters strike that all involved remember the importance of maintaining and supporting breastfeeding of infants affected by the disaster. The benefits of breastfeeding are well established and have been described by, among others, the WHO and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the United States (see below). AFIC joins the WBW organization and the WHO in indorsing August 1-7, 2009 as World Breastfeeding week. WHO emphasized that "Breastfeeding is the ideal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family and the health care system. Colostrum, the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, is recommended by WHO as the perfect food for the newborn, and feeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age." Similar with National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the United States, stated that "Breast feeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections. It may also help your health. Certain types of cancer may occur less often in mothers who have breastfed their babies. Women who don"t have health problems should try to give their babies breast milk for at least the first six months of life. There are some cases when it"s better not to breast feed. If you have HIV or active tuberculosis, you should not breast feed because you could give the infection to your baby. Certain medicines, illegal drugs, and alcohol can also pass through the breast milk and cause harm to your baby." Reference - http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/ - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/breastfeeding.html - http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/Breastfeeding.cfm Asian Food Information Center (AFIC)


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