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Study Explains Potential Failure Of Oral Contraceptives With Obese Women
Researchers have identified a potential biological mechanism that could explain why oral contraceptives may be less effective at preventing pregnancy in obese women, as some epidemiological studies have indicated.
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Kessler Foundation Research Center Study Provides Insight Into One Of The Most Challenging Symptoms Following A Traumatic Brain Injury
A recent study by Kessler Foundation Research Center published in Brain Injury, the official journal of the International Brain Injury Association, uncovered the possible cause of cognitive fatigue in patients suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Cognitive fatigue has been shown to be one of the most challenging symptoms following TBI, greatly affecting everyday life activities such as work and school. The study also addressed the difficult task of measuring cognitive fatigue through the use of functional MRI (fMRI), an advanced imaging technology. In addition to civilians with TBI, methodology from the study could potentially be used in VA Hospitals to improve the lives of the estimated 300,000 U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who suffer from brain injury. Cognitive fatigue is a highly prevalent condition, with 73 percent of TBI patients reporting significant levels of fatigue even five years post-injury.
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New Incentives Needed To Encourage GPs To Teach Medical Students, Australia
New strategies are needed to encourage general practitioners to teach medical students in their practices, according to a letter published in this year"s General Practice edition of the Medical Journal of Australia.
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American Public Health Association Applauds Congressional Action On Health Reform

The American Public Health Association (APHA) applauds the recent progress made by Congress on comprehensive health reform legislation that includes important provisions to protect and improve health in our nation. Both the House and Senate have begun moving forward comprehensive health reform bills that are aligned with the president"s stated commitment to make prevention and wellness a central component of health reform and to ensure coverage for all. Additionally, both measures moving through Congress provide a strong foundation for real reform that can produce better health outcomes and lower costs. "The prevention provisions included in the bills adhere to the understanding that meaningful health reform must shift the paradigm from sickness to wellness by promoting primary care, early intervention and measures that stop preventable conditions in their tracks," said Georges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP, FACEP (E), executive director of APHA. Of particular note is the emphasis in both bills to increase funding for public health and prevention activities; to develop a national prevention, health promotion and public health strategy; to invest in community-based health promotion services; to expand the preventive service task force; and to dedicate res for building up the public health work force. APHA will continue to work with Congress in the upcoming weeks to ensure that these important provisions are included in the final legislation voted on by each chamber. American Public Health Association


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