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Availability Of IVF Treatment In UK Still Poor Compared With Rest Of Europe
Commenting on the news announced today by ESHRE"s European IVF monitoring consortium on the improvements in the quality, safety and efficacy of ART, Clare Lewis-Jones MBE, Chief Executive of Infertility Network UK said "We are angry that although the UK pioneered infertility treatment, we are still among the lowest providers in Europe of NHS treatment, and these figures show that availability in the UK is less than one third of that in Denmark. Recent measures announced by the Government to encourage implementation of the NICE Guideline have led to an improvement in the provision in some areas but more needs to be done by Primary Care Trusts in England to ensure that patients have equal and timely access to the full range of treatment recommended by NICE, and to tackle the ongoing variations in provision that exist across the country.
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Warmer Weather Brings Health Concerns, Iowa
With schools dismissing for summer and summer activities underway, the Iowa Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans to be aware of illnesses and health concerns that are typically associated with warmer weather. Increased outdoor activities mean increased potential for exposure to ticks, waterborne illnesses like Cryptosporidiosis (Crypto) and other diseases. "Everyone is eager to get outdoors," said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. "Being aware of spring and summer health concerns is important, especially when simple precautions can help prevent illnesses."
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Drinking And Dementia - Stay Within The Guidelines
US scientists have found that moderate drinkers - those who consume between 8 and 14 drinks per week - are at a 37% lower risk of dementia.
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Medical Students To Be Informed And Inspired

Medical students will be urged to look beyond our shores, as the Australian Medical Students" Association (AMSA) Global Health Conference explores the health issues and challenges facing developing countries. Over the next few days, experts in the medical conditions and difficulties of developing nations will inform and inspire a new generation of medical students. These skills and knowledge will then be put to use on Saturday with the Global Health Challenge, at which students will be faced with their own global health crisis scenario. AMSA President Tiffany Fulde said, " It is one thing to be educated and informed about the issues facing global health, but it is another to be forced to work alongside others in taking action to deal with these problems. " Session details: University of Queensland Raybould Lecture, Hawken Engineering Building Saturday July 4 10am-4pm Global Health Challenge. Sunday July 5 11am Equitable Global Delivery of the Outcomes of Health Research. Ian Frazer 1:30pm Founding Director of the Fred Hollows Foundation. Gabi Hollows For more information visit http://amsa.org.au/ghc09/ Australian Medical Students Association


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