The use of a new vaccine designed to help those who are addicted to cocaine has achieved limited success in the battle to beat the habit. Although the vaccine is not a cure, the results of a recent study have revealed that it shows promise for future treatment of the addiction.
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Last week, President Obama paid a visit to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he announced $5 billion in grants to fund new explorations of long-time biomedical research targets from cancer to heart disease. The grants also include the largest-ever investment in an area that the President has made a focus from the first days of his presidency—autism research. Altogether, the federal government will provide nearly twice as much funding for autism research in the upcoming fiscal year as they did just three years ago. And it appears this increased funding couldn’t have come at a better time, especially in light of a new government study that suggests autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have nearly doubled since the last survey conducted in 2003.
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In 1990, the United States Congress designated the first week of October Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). They did so to allow supporters and advocates a specific time frame to bring their concerns to light. Educating the public about mental health is an important part of acceptance and benefits those who are not only currently in treatment, but can also encourage others to seek out help for their own benefit.
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The common flu virus may raise the risk of dying from heart disease by increasing the likelihood for heart patients to suffer a heart attack. Those who have diabetes or other risk factors may also be at greater risk.
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A study by the Yale School of Medicine and the Yale School of Public Health published in this week’s Journal of the American Medical Association reports that the majority of general surgery residents in the United States say they are satisfied with their training and confident of their ability to perform. However, a significant number believe that the hours and stress are straining their family life. In addition, many express uncertainties about future income and career prospects.
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Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave final approval to four vaccines developed to fight the H1N1 influenza virus. The four drugmakers granted approval are CSL Ltd, MedImmune LLC, Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Ltd, and Sanofi Pasteur Inc. It is expected that the vaccines will be available for shipment within one month.
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